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Boathouse Vows is a modern waterfront wedding venue located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It has played host to countless events since 2006. Kimberly Kavanagh, the head wedding coordinator here, joined in 2017 and has continued to make the venue a desirable destination for any celebration. She and her talented team are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure you have all the assistance you need throughout your planning process. Whether you envision an intimate gathering of 50 or an extravagant affair of 200, Boathouse Vows can accommodate your dream wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

There are three event spaces to choose from at Boathouse Vows. The smallest, Finish Line Tower, is ideal for elopements, rehearsal dinners, or micro-weddings. Much like the rest of the building, it features large windows and serene views of the Oklahoma River. CHK Central Boathouse gives you convenient access to essential amenities such as a private dressing room and outdoor patio. The raised stage is perfect for hosting your ceremony. Receptions can take place next door in Devon Boathouse, the largest of the three rooms. Functional and flexible, this event space can accommodate a myriad of table layouts to suit your vision.

Services Offered

Many services and amenities are included in your rental of the property. This includes an array of furniture such as tables and chairs as well as access to the built-in audio-visual equipment. To get your wedding up and running smoothly, Kimberly and her team provide setup services. There is ample parking outside of the venue with complete wheelchair access to all facilities within the building.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Boathouse Vows

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Alison Sent on 02/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue

We used the McClendon Center for our wedding and it turned out so pretty. The natural lighting was perfect and it is very spacious. I would do it again there no problem.
Kyearra
Kyearra Sent on 11/03/2011
5 out of 5 rating
It was so beautiful. They were able to work with you on everything and even took over doing some of the wedding day planning with all of the vendors. Geoff (Event Director) is an absolute life saver and truly cares about every bride. If there was an example of a perfect venu, the Devon Boathouse was just that for my wedding! The most beautiful scenery you could ever ask for!!!!!
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 08/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day

Kimberly is amazing!!! And the venue turned out so perfect for our big day! Definitely recommend!
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Mindy Sent on 06/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Central Boathouse was a perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner! Kimberly was very helpful in keeping us posted on the availability of the space. Abby gave us great suggestions for selecting a caterer and setting up the event space. Allison was available the night of the event and was so kind to help us with running the audiovisual. The space is lovely with beautiful windows overlooking the river to watch the sun set! We would highly recommend the Boathouse District for any event!!
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User953614 Sent on 09/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was absolutely perfect! They are very responsive to your needs and are willing to customize to your tailored needs. Great venue!
Keaira
Keaira Sent on 01/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Tour of venue

Amanda was a lot of help. She answered all questions and was responsive with calls and emails.
Kaysea
Kaysea Sent on 02/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10 would hire again!

I absolutely love the fact that my wedding was at this venue! It gave it a futuristic feel which my husband absolutely loved, it was right next to the water, is very convenient for guests to find, having the reception and the ceremony at one place was amazing. They were very understanding of my vision made sure I understood what was included with my agreement as well as work with my wedding planner & my DJ I had set up. I cannot thank them enough!
Kenya
Kenya Sent on 01/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and staff

This venue was a dream. We weren't even looking at it to begin with but through the power of targeted ads, it popped up in my instagram feed and the rest was history. What was particularly enticing was that they were LGBT friendly (the ad that popped up featured a gay couple who was getting married there in the near future). You could really tell that their support of all couples was true. There was a time during the summer that the boathouse was going to be in the pride parade in town and they reached out and invited us to be on the float.

The day of the wedding was perfect. Even though it was on weekday and the facility was still open, we never felt like anyone was intruding on our time. Kimberly and her staff made sure that we had everything we needed and subsequently everything went off without a hitch.

Very little decorating was necessary because of the beauty in the simplicity of the venue. Everyone commented and complimented the style and modernity of the reception area downstairs and they all really loved the vibe that venue put out.

To wrap it all up, if you're looking for a venue that will wow your guests and make your memories that much more special, book this place. The price is well worth it (they offer discounted rates for non-peak season and weekdays) and everyone there will do their best to make your day the best day ever. I wish we could go back and do it all again because the boathouse made our wedding perfect. Definitely would recommend, in a heartbeat.
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Lita Sent on 12/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

We love the boathouse!

It was such a help to have the chairs and table come with the venue, and they also set it up exactly how we wanted it! They were so helpful and very affordable!
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User2459486 Sent on 12/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our rehearsal dinner at the new CHK/ UCO Boathouse and were so pleased with our experience! We worked with Abby, Rachel and Meagan and all three were so helpful with any questions we had and ensured that our experience with them was a good one! The building was immaculate on the night of the event and was kept nice and warm (in the middle of the ice storm!). We were so happy with our decision to have our rehearsal dinner here!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Boathouse Vows frequently asked questions

The space offered by Boathouse Vows for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Waterfront
Boathouse Vows offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Boathouse Vows offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Boathouse Vows offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Boathouse Vows offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Boathouse Vows is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.

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