Bill and Brenda were absolutely lovely to work with, and their venue is spectacularly beautiful! We used their wooden arch/overlook setting as our ceremony spot, and it was so pretty. Bill and Brenda always responded to our emails quickly, answered all of our questions very patiently, and were just so kind to us and our guests. We had to delay our ceremony due to COVID, and they went the extra mile for us and the other couples so that we could have a new date that worked for us. They were even willing to work outside of their usual hours to accommodate our request for a brunch wedding! We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out, and the River Edge Bed and Breakfast was the perfect venue for us. Thanks, Bill and Brenda!

Our wedding at this venue was absolutely magical! From the moment we toured the property, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our day. The outdoor setting was breathtaking — lush greenery, beautiful natural scenery, and the most peaceful atmosphere that created the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and photos.

The owners, Bill and Brenda were very attentive and quick to respond to our questions and emails. They were professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our wedding everything we dreamed of. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the location and kept telling us how stunning it was.

If you’re looking for a venue that combines natural beauty with incredible service, this is it. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to start out forever. Highly recommend to any couple searching for an unforgettable outdoor wedding experience!

I had my wedding at River Edge Gathering Place on June 7, 2025 and my wife and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The staff members were incredibly kind and helpful and the property was immaculate. We held our ceremony down by the river & received many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the location was. There are 3 locations to choose from - one by the river, one in a field, and another that has a more woodsy feel with oak trees surrounding. A fourth location is under the pavilion, which is a great fallback in the event that the weather doesn’t cooperate. All are beautiful, but the river stuck out to us the most. The bathrooms for guests were very nice for it being an outdoor venue. The owner, Bill, even took my wife, photographer, and me for a tour around the property looking for scenic photo spots. Overall, this venue is 10/10 and is perfect for anyone with a party under ~200 people that wants a more natural feel to their wedding

We had the most beautiful wedding day at this venue! It was perfect for our simple, small wedding in June of this year. The setting was peaceful, scenic, and incredibly special. We held our ceremony right by the river, which created such a serene and romantic backdrop. I love that there were 3 ceremony areas to pick from. One of our favorite parts was heading back to the mini waterfall area for photos which was absolutely stunning! The owners were incredibly kind and accommodating. Bill provided transportation to all of our favorite sunset photo locations, which was such a thoughtful touch. The staff was also wonderful, especially with organizing parking and making sure everything ran smoothly throughout the day.
If you’re looking for a naturally beautiful, well-kept and managed place to get married, I highly recommend River Edge Gathering Place! It was everything we hoped for and more.

I had the most perfect day at River Edge! The venue was absolutely gorgeous with its cozy and historic farm house, its enchanting pavilion, and its captivating view of the Flat River that took our breath away! Bill drove us out into the field with our photographer for sunset photos, and they turned out better than I could have ever imagined! I can't stop looking at these photos! Bill and Brenda were very helpful & professional leading up to our event, and I felt confident that we were in good hands! On the day, they made sure all of our needs were met, and the event went off without a hitch! This venue has everything you could desire from Michigan historic charm to idealic scenes of nature! I highly recommend this venue! 💐🏡🥰

We had a very special day at River Edge! The property is unique to any venue we looked at, and the pavilion was beautiful, with more than enough space for our event. Bill took us out with our photographer for field photos at sunset time. There is no place around where we could duplicate the type of photos we were able to get here. Bill and Brenda were very helpful prior to our event, and made sure all of our day-of needs were met. If you love nature, a diverse setting of wildflowers, prairie grass, butterflies, songbirds and trees with a beautiful winding river, we would highly recommend this venue!

My wedding was 09/13/2024, and it was absolutely amazing. We booked this venue about a year in advanced, and when we first toured it, I was a goner. It was so beautiful and woodsy and exactly what I imagined getting married at. Conveniently, they also had a reception area which is what I wanted as well. Brenda was an excellent communicator, she answered every question we asked and gave us reminders about payments. We met Bill the day of our wedding and he was very helpful in answering any questions and ensuring we were sticking to our contract. The day could not have gone so smoothly without them around. Some of the other reviews did mention they did sit at a picnic table outside the reception area, but I did not find it weird or felt they passed any judgment on what we did or how we planned everything. We catered through Mission BBQ and had their designated Butch by Bars for alcohol. We played our own music through spotify and rented speakers and mics from Speaker on a Stick, and the venue had no issues with any of them. We actually ended up leaving the venue an hour ahead of schedule and I was honestly relieved because I'd been awake since 5:30am, but it also meant we didn't have to rush cleanup or anything. During clean up, my husband accidentally dropped a ring his father gave him as a gift and we called Bill a 1/2 hour after we left the venue and he was very nice about it and told us he'd call us in the morning to let us know if Brenda found it, which she did. They were very kind and accommodating and left the ring and our deposit at their house for us to pick up later that day. Later that weekend, we found out our wedding cake had been accidentally thrown away along with our cake cutlery and the cake topper. My father called Bill and asked if he could come over and go through the dumpsters to recover it and Bill was so understanding and allowed my dad to do that. Which was wonderful. Every guest I talked to mentioned how lovely the ceremony was and how beautiful the venue was all together. We had no problems during our 1/2 hour sunset photos either. Bill lead us to amazing places and we're excited to see how well they all turned out!! Leading me to say, I have no negative things to say about the day or about Bill and Brenda. They made the day wonderful and even the events that occurred afterwards, they showed compassion and care for us.

Bill and Brenda were wonderful to work with throughout the entire time of planning our wedding. They were extremely prompt, professional and communicative from the time we first visited the venue to even after our wedding day.

Their property is stunning and they take meticulous care of it and for that reason it deserves guests/couples to treat it with the same care. Our day couldn’t have gone any smoother and Bill and Brenda played a huge part in that.

During our reception, Bill took my husband, our photographer, and me out into their grass field and along the river, which provided us with some of our absolute favorite photos of the day.

We would absolutely recommend River Edge Bed and Breakfast to anyone looking for a pristine and natural setting!

Our experience at River Edge more than met our expectations. The setting on the Flat River was stunning, and seeing the nostalgic structures and sun setting on the scenic backdrop created an environment which cannot be found elsewhere. Bill and Brenda were always accessible when we had any questions or concerns, very helpful during setup time, parking assistance and kept the pavilion and property well maintained throughout the event. We recommend this venue to couples seeking a naturally diverse and beauty filled environment for their guests, and place a high value on the photos that can be realized there.

Mid September wedding and it was beautiful! We loved the ceremony location and the fact that the reception was on the same site. Everything went very smoothly. They do take you out on the property for sunset photos so make sure to plan your time accordingly. We had to head out right after dinner and when we got back guests were leaving so knowing that, I would have moved the ceremony earlier by an hour. But we took our time and hit all the spots (pictures are the part that will last forever so get them all!) Otherwise it was perfect. We also opted to stay the night in the B&B and I highly recommend doing so. Makes the night easier and more relaxed and breakfast is provided as well.