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Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection, is a wedding venue located in Rockford, Illinois. The largest banquet hall property in the area, it features spacious event rooms and guest chambers, including bi-level suites with separate seating areas. Recently refurbished, these expansive spaces boast modern amenities and elegant interiors, ideal for nuptial celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection offers indoor and outdoor event spaces suitable for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and other milestone events. Their main reception areas include the Ampitheatre, Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Ballroom, Vanderbilt 1, 2, and 3, and the Vanderbilt Ballroom. These beautiful ballrooms are sophisticated and luxurious, featuring shimmering crystal chandeliers, magnificent fireplaces, and plush carpets. They can be choreographed to accommodate your unique requirements and are suitable for intimate and lavish celebrations. All the function spaces have ample space for dining and dancing and lead out onto a large deck with water views, ideal for cocktail hour. For extravagant affairs, you can book multiple rooms and celebrate with a maximum of 1,200 guests. After a full day of making fantastic memories, you can retire to their on-site accommodations to rest and relax. However long you choose to stay at this venue, their dedicated staff will work tirelessly to exceed expectations and ensure your special day is a success.

Services Offered

Consult Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection to explore their full range of packages. Their expert planning team can help you arrange and execute every tiny detail. You can choose your decorators, caterers, and event rentals from their list of recommended vendors. Essential commodities like chairs, tables, drapery, WiFi, and parking are provided on-site. They also have a professional team to look after set up and clean up, allowing you to enjoy time with your guests.

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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?

$6,000

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

$4,000

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
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?

$18

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
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 Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection

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3.8 out of 5 rating
3.8 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
77% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    3.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    3.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3.9 out of 5 rating
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Melissa Sent on 09/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I and our guests stayed at this hotel after the wedding. They were so nice and used their shuttle to transport us from the hotel to the venue before the ceremony and back to the hotel after the reception. It didn't cost anything and was great because we had an open bar.
A
Ali Sent on 01/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue and Staff

Ann and Sarah were so accommodating and helpful when planning my wedding at the newly renovated Cliffbreakers! They went above and beyond to make my day everything that I hoped it would be and more. When I signed on to Cliffbreakers back in January of 2018, I was a little nervous because it was still a construction zone; however, I fell in love with the passion and care that the staff had for what they do and was put at ease. All of my guests were in awe at what they saw too! Great staff, service, food, and atmosphere!
M
Mary Sent on 05/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Food was very good. Waitress friendly and helpful. The room was lovely but the beautiful view

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Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection frequently asked questions

Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection is recommended by 77% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.9 in quality of service, 3.9 in flexibility, 3.8 in average response time, 3.8 in professionalism and 3.8 in value.

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