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Within the grounds of Elizabeth Park in Trenton, Wayne County Parks' Chateau on the River is a unique venue along the Detroit River across from Grosse Ile Island. The building features marble bathrooms, a river view terrace, and cocktail space adjacent to the Main Hall. There is a maximum capacity of 190.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Chateau On The River

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Samantha Sent on 09/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Chateau on the River, Magical

I just had my wedding at the Chateau and I was not disappointed! We invited 184 guests, and the hall capacity is 190. We ended up with 150 guests total, and had plenty of room! This hall is a gem. They have most things already on site, which is a big part of the planning process. The food is incredible. We even had room for a photobooth, which our guests loved. The team at the Chateau is friendly, and can take on any request you may have, and I had a lot! Our day went without a hitch, and I know it's because the event staff had everything under control. It was the best day of my life, and I am truly glad I chose the Chateau as my wedding venue.
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Sarah Sent on 07/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved this place!!!!

We had our wedding here in May and it was absolutely fantastic! Everyone went above and beyond. Samantha was super communicative and responsive. She answered all of our questions and was super flexible if I needed something changed around! Sam and Jerry run a great show!
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Melissa Sent on 10/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I do not even have enough words to describe how absolutely happy I am with the Chateau! From the time that my husband and I booked our venue up until the day of our wedding the staff was amazing! I cannot thank Lana, Jerry, and Amber as well as the wait staff that took care of us the day of the wedding. I would recommend The Chateau to anyone who is looking to have a completely flawless ceremony and reception at Elizabeth Park. They are very responsive to emails/ phone calls and they help guide you along the way of your planning process! Everything, including the food and bar, was beyond expectations and I cannot thank the staff of Kosch Catering enough for helping make our dream wedding possible! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
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Danielle Sent on 08/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This venue was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for my 120 person wedding! They were so helpful and accommodating and I am still getting rave reviews on the food. This venue has such a comfortable and homey feel that I could not have chosen a better place. They have plans and backup plans for rain, power outages, you name it so when it stormed on my wedding day I knew I didn't have to worry about a single thing. I would recommend them to anyone!!
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Miranda Sent on 11/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Kosch was extremely professional and very helpful down to the wire. We were running a bit behind on the timing of everything and they were wonderfully adaptive..
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Michelle Sent on 06/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I was very pleased with my entire experience with Chateau on the River. Absolutely beautiful venue overlooking the water. Beautiful inside and out. This venue uses Kosch Catering which was wonderful as well. Our main entree was the Chicken Marsala which tasted even better at the wedding than at the tasting. The price was very reasonable also. Much better than the other venues I looked at. Our event coordinator Lana Kosnik was amazing. She was extremely helpful and responded to all of my emails within minutes over the course of a year. The onsite manager Amber was great too! She called me a few days before to verify some details, and let us in the building from 2-6 the day prior to the wedding to set up. We were also able to get in 4 hours before the wedding to finish, and back in the morning to clean up. While I was in the bathroom freaking out about the rain, my bridesmaids told me they had staff outside with towels drying off everything so I could still have my ceremony outside. I have nothing but good things to say about this venue & catering company. I would recommend them to any bride!!
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Andrea Sent on 09/28/2016
4.5 out of 5 rating
The venue was beautiful. We had a lot of compliments. The food was good. Lots of options to choose from. We had the premium bar and guests were impressed with the options. My fiance was not too pleased with the grounds near the ceremony site. He went the day before and picked up trash and removed weeds. We did not want those to appear in any of our pictures. Only other minor issue was the rehearsal was not well structured. I thought we would get more direction from the staff but they did not have much to offer as they were showing the venue to other potential clients. Other than those two things, we were very happy with everything.
Haleigh
Haleigh Sent on 10/12/2020
1 out of 5 rating

Absolutely awful, unprofessional

My fiancé and I booked our wedding with Kosch and started planning our dream wedding. Things quickly went south with lack of communication on their end. First our tasting event was canceled one week prior to the event, next our event coordinator left the company and we were assigned someone new, this was not communicated to us until trying to contact the previous coordinator in an attempt to finalize some details. It was a constant voice mail and email waiting game dealing with them. Finally we were told just 30 days prior to our wedding that our event would not be able to go through and no dates would be available the remainder of the year. Faced with this tough decision we requested a refund being as no services had been rendered and they would not be able to host our wedding and on such short notices a change of venue or date simply was not possible or acceptable. I was then told that they would not honor a refund. So our deposit plus extra money paid towards our event is all being withheld without and services being provided. DO NOT BOOK YOUR EVENT WITH KOSCH!
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Chateau On The River frequently asked questions

Chateau On The River includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Chateau On The River includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Chateau On The River includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Chateau On The River for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Chateau On The River offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Chateau On The River offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Chateau On The River offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Chateau On The River offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Chateau On The River is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in average response time, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in value and 4.3 in professionalism.
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