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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 allow 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, creating 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. There is too much AV equipment to list here, from simple Bluetooth to live radio broadcast capability.

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Please scroll individually through our photos so that you can see the captions with more descriptions of each space. All of these photos, with the exception of those of The River View Terrace, are courtesy of Cassie Nicole, one of our preferred vendors. Please visit her website to see more examples of her work!

Versatile Room Options

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

Each room can also be reserved individually.

Hops Room —The 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. It is ideal for rehearsal dinners and more casual gatherings.

The River View Rooftop is an opportunity to elevate your experience! This breathtaking 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 that close for your group. It comfortably holds 25 people and is 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 various things to do to fill the weekend! There are many hotels within walking distance, including ones right across and down the street.

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FAQ

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

Weddingwire
4.4/5 24 reviews
Google
4/5 1683 reviews
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!
Cansav09
Cansav09 Sent on 11/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Staff was perfect. Venue is beautiful.

Frankenmuth Brewery was excellent all the way around. Highly organized and professional. We threw them a few curve balls and they rolled with them. Kara and Katerina were our coordinators they were excellent. Would recommend the venue to anyone. The bar tending staff and wait staff was also excellent. I can’t think of a single complaint.
Annie
Annie Sent on 10/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true!

We just had our wedding at The River View at Frankenmuth Brewery and everything was amazing! From the food to the drinks to the amazing wedding coordinating services by Kara and her team! Great atmosphere, great service, and just a phenomenal experience. I recommend anyone to have their wedding, event or dinner here! 5 stars!!
C
Carie Sent on 05/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I could not have asked for a more perfect day. I have gotten so many compliments from my guest. The food, the service and the venue was perfect!
J
Jodie Sent on 10/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding here on 10/8/16 and from the moment we saw the place we knew this was the best and only place we could have our wedding at! we even decided this before we were even engaged. Dezarae and all the staff were nothing but professional and helpful in every way. I emailed her probable 25 times and each and every time I got a response and advice. We changed a few things the week of the wedding and it was no problem at all. We only had one thing go wrong at the wedding but Dezarae was fast at fixing it that no one even noticed. The venue itself is gorgeous and beautiful. We had the smaller room with the floor to ceiling windows and it was the best view and everyone raved about it as well as the food and staff! if you are looking for a place to get married this is it look no further. Our guest are still talking about out wedding and the food.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 10/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We were married and had our reception here a week ago and everything was perfect! Dezarae was a great help throughout our planning. We planned our wedding from out of state, so the responsiveness to my MANY questions was huge. The venue is beautiful with both the ceremony and reception areas looking over the river. The reception room actually has a wall of windows which can be fully opened to create more of a covered patio feel.
We had a mixup where we started an hour earlier than what the brewery had us down for starting. I am sure that there was a huge scramble to move dinner up an hour. Dezarae did not even say there was a problem until she had the kitchen set to get dinner out and had the problem resolved. Something that could have been a disaster added no stress and no one had any idea that there was a mixup. Everyone has been raving about how good the food and beer were and how beautiful and unique the venue was. I would definitely recommend taking a look at this venue.
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We recently(10/3/15) got married at the Brewery and it was AMAZING! I have spent the last year and a half corresponding with Dezarae via e-mail, as we live 2 hours away, and she was so helpful. No matter how many times I e-mailed her or what it was about, she made sure everything was perfect. We had the ceremony and reception downstairs in the River Room and it was gorgeous. We chose the barbecue menu and everyone loved it. The menu included things like hot dogs, burgers, brats, grilled chicken, potato salad and chips. We had several of the appetizers added as well and I hear they were delicious as well (we were out taking pictures while they were served!) We chose to serve beer and wine since it was all house made and it also came with sangria, which was the best sangria I've ever had! Toward the end of the night, we had pizza and root beer floats served and it was a great choice! People are STILL talking about how awesome the wedding was. Everyone loved the yummy food, drinks, and the unique atmosphere. If you are looking for a wedding venue that is different, this is definitely it. All of our friends and family said how they loved how unique and "laid-back" or wedding was! Dezarae is one of the most helpful women I have worked with and she will make sure your day runs as smoothly as possible! :)
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Allison Sent on 09/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at the Brewery and it was honestly the only venue we looked at - you could say it was love at first sight! It was where we had our first date, so when we discovered there was a banquet hall, we had to check it out. The space is beautiful - we loved the brick and wood, and the concrete floors (I hate ugly banquet hall carpet!) and our favorite part was the floor-to-ceiling windows that open up along the riverside - that was perfect later on in the evening and made it feel like we had an outdoor reception! We were so excited that a date opened up and we didn't have to wait until 2016! We worked with Dezarae the entire time and she was so awesome to work with! She was quick to respond to all my emails and never seemed to rush us when we had meetings in person with her. The food was amazing, and who doesn't love having all their awesome beers on draft - our guests were definitely happy! Thank you Dez and the Brewery staff for making our wedding perfect! =)
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Vanessa Sent on 08/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Frankenmuth Brewery was such a perfect wedding venue for us! The staff was so helpful and accommodating, and the facility is beautiful. Everyone told us how much they loved it!
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Karen Kelly
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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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