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The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery is a riverfront wedding venue in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Gorgeous views of the winding Cass River peek through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allows for an abundance of bright, natural light for your special celebration.


During warm months, the windows open for an outdoor covered patio experience. The wood and brick accents provide a unique glow to the room that creates a beautiful place to celebrate this sacred and precious experience!

The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery is one of the only venues in Frankenmuth that offers a rooftop outdoor wedding location. Two ideal arch positions for a wedding ceremony for up to 150 guests allow you to choose the best outdoor wedding experience!

Service is provided by a dedicated, professional serving staff scheduled appropriately for your event.
Tables, chairs, and table settings are provided. Too much AV equipment to list here, from simple Bluetooth to live radio broadcast capability.

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Flexible Room Options

The River View venue space is comprised of two adjoining rooms: Hops and Barley. The Full River Room is Hops & Barley combined, accomodating up to 240 guests. Most couples choose this unique space for their entire wedding celebration. Hops can hold up to 100 guests sitting theater style for a ceremony; then, guests enjoy a gourmet dinner in Barley while our staff converts Hops into a dance floor for the post-dinner celebrations.

Each room can also be reserved individually.

Hops Room- Private entrance opens to a breathtaking view of the winding Cass River and Frankenmuth Covered Bridge. Hops accommodates groups of 50-80, depending on table size and setup configuration. Our professional setup team transforms the space from a ceremony room to a dining room. Following dinner, this makes an ideal dance and celebration space. Many choose Hops for their showers, as well.

Barley Room- Expansive wood bar and a gorgeous view of the winding Cass River. Perfect reception space for up to 160 guests. Condenses with natural architecture are for smaller groups looking for a private bar experience.

Additional spaces available:

The River View Balcony is a private, unique indoor area that overlooks the restaurant and comfortably holds 25 people. Ideal for rehearsal dinners and more casual gatherings.


The River View Rooftop is an opportunity to elevate your experience! This breath-taking rooftop patio holds up to 150 in a theater-style setup design.

The River View Terrace is an enclosed four-season patio on the restaurant level, which holds up to 100 guests. Enjoy a casual, locally inspired menu and Frankenmuth Brewery-hosted bar service for your event.

The Doxie Room is a room within the restaurant with doors to close for your group. It holds 25 comfortably. Perfect for rehearsal dinners or for spouses to gather during a shower.

Located in Downtown Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth Brewery is a historic venue in Frankenmuth, Michigan. With plenty to do around town, guests can enjoy all the beauty and fun of your wedding day and have plenty to do to fill the weekend! There are plenty of hotels within walking distance, including ones right across and down the street.

Pricing information

Couples usually spend $16,400
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Couples usually spend $16,400
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Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through December. These prices are available for the months of January through April.
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FAQ’s

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?

$2,000

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

$500

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?

$1,000

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

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)
House Wine
Specialty Beer

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Brewery
Rooftop
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
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Reviews of The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery

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4.4 out of 5 rating
4.4 out of 5 rating
24 reviews
88% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
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4.4/5 24 reviews
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4.1/5 1547 reviews
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Will Sent on 07/12/2023
1 out of 5 rating

Beautiful but does not care about guests

The venue is absolutely beautiful but the management is severely lacking. I warn you to not book here if Michelle Stone is still the event manager. I don’t write negative reviews lightly but her management led to a dangerous and highly irresponsible mistake at my wedding. tl;dr she ignored my guests life-threatening allergies.
My mother and one other guest have a severe gluten allergy. I requested the buffet dinner for my wedding but I explicitly told Michelle that my mother has a severe gluten allergy and asked if she could be given an allergen free plated meal instead of the buffet. Michelle said of course they could get a separate plate. If she had told me no, I would’ve switched to plated meals to ensure my moms safety. We discussed this again at our next meeting, and I confirmed multiple times over email that I had 2 specialty gluten free plated meals and 1 plated vegan meal. It says so in the latest worksheet for our wedding that Michelle sent me as well.
Yet on our wedding day I watched as the vegan meal came out and the gluten free did not. Both I, my mother, the other gluten free guest, and one of my bridesmaids asked several times over the course of dinner where the gluten free plates were, and the servers kept assuring us that they were “coming soon”. I watched as my mother and the other guest sat foodless at their table while the other guests finished their plates of food entirely. Finally I was able to find one if the managers and ask again and she said that there are no gluten free plates and my guests would have to eat from the buffet and pick what was not gluten free.
Now this upsets me for several reasons as I’m sure everyone can understand.
We had been told over and over that their plates were coming and now after everyone else has finished eating they’re told to just go through the buffet.
More importantly though is the issue of this being an allergy. My moms allergy is severe enough that she needs to know her meal has been cooked for someone with a gluten allergy (different pots and pans used, kitchen space wiped down between making things with gluten, etc.) to avoid cross contamination. Furthermore, even if there were gluten free options in the buffet, there is no way to guarantee that there has been no cross contamination between items. Especially as they were only told at the very end, my gluten free guests had to go through after 85 other guests had already gone through the buffet, and there is no way of knowing if other guests potentially mixed items up or dropped crumbs into different items, as is bound to happen at a buffet. My mom would never eat at a buffet specifically because of this risk. Now my own mom on my wedding day had a choice: starve, leave my wedding to eat somewhere else, or risk anaphylactic shock by eating at the buffet.
After my wedding I emailed Michelle Stone about what had happened, because her oversight was dangerous and I wanted to make sure this never happened to another bride. This was a huge stress on what should’ve been my happiest day. Michelle never bothered to email me back.
This venue could be perfect, but unfortunately needs new management. Be warned, Michelle Stone does not care about the safety of your guests.
Sara
Sara Sent on 09/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Everything We Wanted & More!

We were so happy with The Frankenmuth Brewery for our wedding! Lindsey, our wedding coordinator, was incredible from start to finish. I sincerely appreciated her sharing the options that could work with our budget, her organization for our big day to keep things timely, and so much more. The food and drinks were delicious, the staff were great, the venue was gorgeous, and all of our guests truly enjoyed themselves (and loved having hotel options right across the street)! I highly recommend this venue!
S
Sarah Sent on 08/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Riverview at Frankenmuth Brewery

This venue is absolutely fabulous! The venue is perfect for a bride who wants industrial/rustic setting. The food was delicious and the venue itself is extremely flexible and accommodate. The event coordinator Lindsay Dardas is phenomenal and made are day flow with ease. I highly recommend having your wedding here. We could not have asked for a better day!
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Karen Kelly
Karen Kelly
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Lexie Schneider
Lexie Schneider
Banquet & Events Manager

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The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery frequently asked questions

The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery for wedding events is known for:
  • Brewery
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in professionalism.

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