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.

Photo Tour

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!

Flexible 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.