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Richwood on the River is the destination wedding venue right in your own backyard. We offer the unique experience of a venue that is yours all weekend! Arrival begins on Friday and departure is on Sunday. We can accommodate up to 46 of your guests for 2 nights. Imagine sharing the entire weekend with family and friends that have traveled from afar to share in your special day! Our couples enjoy the opportunity to have the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in the same place; and your guests know that their comfort was important to you as well.

We are proud to offer you our home for your special event. Richwood on the River honors all people with respect, compassion, and grace and holds themselves to the highest standards of customer service.

We look forward to your visit and assisting you in creating memories to last a lifetime.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

15

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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94% Recommended by couples
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Richwood on the River is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as beautiful and charming, with a picturesque setting and cozy accommodations. The owner, Colleen, and her staff are praised for their exceptional care, attentiveness, and professionalism. Guests appreciate the convenience of having the entire wedding party stay on-site for the entire weekend. The seamless organization and attention to detail, as well as the exclusive use of the bed & breakfast, make it a memorable and stress-free experience for couples. Overall, Richwood on the River is highly praised and recommended for its exceptional service and beautiful setting.

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Richwood on the River is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The venue is described as beautiful and charming, with a picturesque setting and cozy accommodations. The owner, Colleen, and her staff are praised for their exceptional care, attentiveness, and professionalism. Guests appreciate the convenience of having the entire wedding party stay on-site for the entire weekend. The seamless organization and attention to detail, as well as the exclusive use of the bed & breakfast, make it a memorable and stress-free experience for couples. Overall, Richwood on the River is highly praised and recommended for its exceptional service and beautiful setting.

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Dee N. Sent on 01/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

ROTR - Where it's more than just a wedding!

Our daughter and her groom had sweet dreams for their 2023 New Year’s Eve Wedding centered around bringing their family and friends together from Louisville and WI, IL, CA, CO, VA, NY, & MO. Richwood on the River was the beautiful setting where their dreams came true.
This destination wedding was a home away from home experience for both of our families. From the first facetime tour with the proprietress Colleen Sutton, to the final detail meeting and all the texts, emails, and phone calls in between, she oversaw every tiny & big detail. Colleen has the finesse, experience, and foresight to handle your event like you have a best friend at your side. We required not just the space for NYE wedding reception but also the accommodations for 42 onsite guests, our rehearsal dinner, a 100-guest welcome reception, the wedding morning breakfast, and a sendoff brunch. Her attention to detail is more than her job, it’s an extension of her calling for genuine hospitality to all that visit. The inn became our home in many respects. Over 4 days, our two families bonded around the huge outdoor fireplace on several nights, broke bread together at the dining room table, and danced & celebrated as a joined family for the new year.
Holding our Welcome Reception in the main house the eve of the wedding was like welcoming all the guests into our own home. The elegant entryway and the illuminated, wreathed windows were a welcoming sight for all our out-of-town guests as they pulled up to the property. We saved the beautiful event space for a grand reveal at the wedding reception, and it was truly grand, wowing the guests with another wonderful experience.
With so, so much going on for one weekend, the schedule ran flawlessly! Colleen, staff and recommended vendors moved about discretely and efficiently. Whenever we needed something, Colleen or a staff member was there in quick response. I’m making this sound very professional when in reality Colleen and her staff were so personable it was like collaborating with family members to be sure everyone was taken care of. This allowed all of us parents the freedom to spend our time enjoy each other’s company and being present for our kids as their dreams came true. We can’t express to Colleen, with all her connections to vendors and local establishments, and all her staff, the amount of gratitude we have for blessing us with the best weekend of our lives!
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Alyse N. Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible!

Richwood on the River was nothing short of an absolute dream! When we were looking for a venue, we were not sure what we wanted. We searched hundreds of venues for something something unique, timeless, & intimate (& yet hold our ~150 planned guests for an EPIC NYE wedding weekend). When we found Richwood, we knew immediately that this was IT.

This wedding venue was so much more than just our wedding day. It allowed us to have our immediate family & wedding party stay onsite for the entire wedding weekend (Friday - Monday). We made so many special memories sitting around the outdoor campfire, decorating the inn/venue space, sipping coffee by the Christmas trees, & enjoying family meals together. We filled the wedding weekend with our welcome party, rehearsal dinner, cocktail party, wedding reception, and farewell brunch all at Richwood on the River. Although it was a busy weekend, it never felt “scheduled” or “rushed”. It was seamless. Richwood on the River makes you feel at home.

Colleen Sutton is EXTRAORDINARY. We were planning our winter wedding from out of town and from day one, she was our biggest support and advocate. She would FaceTime us for meetings, to show us the progress around the Inn, and to discuss all details. She has years of experience to share and is well-connected to the surrounding areas for resources. She was completely transparent with the planning process and made it SO easy & reassuring for an out-of-town couple. It was very special to have a wedding venue coordinator who felt like family by the time the wedding weekend was over.

We will forever cherish our memories at Richwood on the River, what an incredible place. 10/10, absolutely recommend!
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Chloe B. Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Richwood on the River

Richwood on the River, Colleen and her staff are amazing! The area is beautiful and Colleen and her staff made sure it went as smooth as possible. We could not have asked for anything better and are so happy with our decision to have our wedding at Richwood on the River.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Team

Colleen Sutton
Colleen Sutton
Owner/Operator

Being the owner/operator for Richwood on the River is a dream come true. A wonderful friend said to me during this process, “If your dreams don’t scare you, then you are not dreaming BIG enough!” I hold on to those words daily. Thanks Tania!

I hope to inspire my daughter, Ava Rose, to fully understand to follow her dreams and to always do what truly makes her happy. The money will follow. Hearing the laughter in the walls of the mansion from guests enjoying the warmth of a fire and the love of family and friends … is exactly what my hopes were and are for this property.

I love sharing my home with you and hope to have my small part in creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Kelsey Spence
Kelsey Spence
Event Manager

Kelsey was born and raised in a small town in Southeastern Indiana. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC, she took courses in wedding planning and special events and immediately fell in love with the industry.
Kelsey met Colleen in 2015 and began assisting Colleen with weddings for her business Ava Rose Event Design. That October Colleen purchased Richwood and Kelsey was more than happy to join the team.

Fast forward to 2018- Kelsey got married (at Richwood of course) and moved to the Cincinnati area to be closer to her husband’s job. She left her position at Richwood and started working in downtown Cincy. However, she missed working with all of our amazing wedding couples and guests, and decided to return! She has now resumed her role as Event & Social Manager and couldn’t be more thrilled to be back with her Richwood family and friends.

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