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When you arrive at our beautiful River Edge Venue you will see our 1880's cozy Bed and Breakfast farm house with carriage house, along with our 1917 barn with silo, rustic outbuilding and old fashioned wishing well. We offer 3 gorgeous locations for brides to hold their ceremonies--the scenic wooded overlook, the river terrace site, and the river edge site. Each offers its own special view of the river and scenic backdrop--All of this combines for a totally unique photo opportunity.

One advantage we have with our Bed & Breakfast, is our ability to offer our beautiful enchanting farm home as a private setting for the newlyweds to spend their wedding night.

One of the first things that brides and wedding planners alike have noticed when entering our beautiful pavilion for the first time is the neutral, clean white interior, which will accommodate any type of wedding theme or decor from rustic to contemporary.

The pavilion offers our brides a single large 40' x 100' area for ALL your guests to share your special day with you under one roof. Our guests love the open sides option with ceiling fans for complete ventilation and spectacular scenery on the warmer days. The pavilion has been thoughtfully located with a prime view of the river and scenic backdrop, and is equipped with commercial duty roll down tent curtains with cathedral windows for unparalleled versatility. A wide open cathedral and beam ceiling offers character and endless decorating opportunities. Ceiling fans with plenty of dimmable lighting will provide your guests with the feel and atmosphere that you are looking for.

If you are thinking about a nostalgic gentleman farm type setting or a scenic natural outdoor venue for your wedding, we would love to personally meet with you and show you what we have to offer. In our opinion we have a unique wedding venue unlike any other in West Michigan.

Feel free to call us and arrange a personal tour of the home and property. We understand how important such a decision is for you and can help you plan your dream wedding. See our website http://www.riveredgebnb.com and facebook for more up to date pictures.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$2,950

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

$2,950

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
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of River Edge Bed and Breakfast & Gathering Place

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
42 reviews
95% recommend it
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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River Edge offers a unique and picturesque setting for weddings, with stunning views of the Flat River and beautiful natural surroundings. The historic farmhouse and enchanting pavilion provide an ideal backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Reviewers praised the attentive and helpful staff, particularly Bill and Brenda, who ensured a smooth and memorable wedding day experience. Guests appreciated the sunset photo opportunities and the ability to host both the ceremony and reception on-site, making it a highly recommended venue for couples seeking a natural and scenic wedding environment.

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River Edge offers a unique and picturesque setting for weddings, with stunning views of the Flat River and beautiful natural surroundings. The historic farmhouse and enchanting pavilion provide an ideal backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Reviewers praised the attentive and helpful staff, particularly Bill and Brenda, who ensured a smooth and memorable wedding day experience. Guests appreciated the sunset photo opportunities and the ability to host both the ceremony and reception on-site, making it a highly recommended venue for couples seeking a natural and scenic wedding environment.

Andrea
Andrea Sent on 08/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Beautiful Venue!

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!
Kacie
Kacie Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An absolutely stunning and amazing venue to have a beautiful wedding day!

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.
Christie
Christie Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

For nature loving couples!!

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!

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Catered Creations, Inc. Catered Creations, Inc. Wedding Caterers

We talked extensively with Bill & Brenda at River Edge Bed & Breakfast & Gathering Place as they built their pavilion this past spring. It was fun to watch it go up and be able to offer our perspective on what brides and grooms are looking for. Both Bill and Brenda are very focused on meeting the needs of their guests and offering a beautiful venue on the Flat River to host both your ceremony and reception. They are very thoughtful about what works well from both a guest perspective and a vendors needs. When catering an event, it is so important to have a great relationship with the venue in order to ensure that our mutual client is well served. It is so nice to work with yet another venue that puts guest satisfaction first! Great job River Edge! We look forward to many years of working together!

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