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About

River Landing is a wedding ceremony and reception venue in Wallace, North Carolina. Its lush and serene setting is infused with magic. Picture perfectly-manicured lawns and oak trees towering over the flowing Cape Fear River. River Landing’s beautiful, peaceful surroundings, when combined with their award-winning event staff, on-site accommodations, fine cuisine, and Southern hospitality and charm, make for the perfect location for your North Carolina wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

River Landing features four main event spaces: The Clubhouse, The River Lodge, Poolside at River Landing and the Mad Boar. The largest of these spaces, The Clubhouse, contains multiple spaces, including a modern, luxurious ballroom with space for 300 - 500 guests. Whether you’re envisioning a rustic, intimate outdoor gathering or an indoor ball with hundreds of family members and friends, River Landing has the perfect space for you.

Services Offered

River Landing offers on-site accommodations, including Clubhouse Suites and Club Cottages. Their large, easily-accessible parking lot is in close proximity to all ceremony and reception spaces on property. River Landing’s wedding packages include all food and beverages, bar service (including bartenders, beverages and drinkware), setup and service staff, linens, and reception tables and chairs. If you’d like, they offer the option of adding ceremony chairs, heaters and decor items like arbors, lighting and champagne fountains.

Cuisine

River Landing offers in-house catering. Their executive chef specializes in fine food pairings and Southern hospitality. Catering includes the following serving styles:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings

History

River Landing was initially developed as a community for those who worked at Murphy Family Farms. Since then, it has grown to include 1,600 acres of homes, walking paths, lakes and golf courses.

Location

River Landing is located in the small, historic town of Wallace, North Carolina. Located just 30 minutes from the Wilmington International Airport, the community is easy to find, even for guests from outside of the area.

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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?

$500

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
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 Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of River Landing

Amanda
Amanda Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

I recently worked a wedding at River Landing as a vendor (live painter) and loved it! I have also been there for an expo and am so amazed by how many great options they have for every kind of couple. I found the staff to be wonderful and easy to work with and definitely hope to return! All the guests and the couple were so happy at the end of the night, and as a worker it just felt easy! Which is not always the case!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 03/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful place

Staff was amazing! Everything was perfect, the food was wonderful! Everyone was extremely helpful and fun the whole night!! The location it self is so beautiful!
Dee
Dee Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

The venue was perfect. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing.
Rose
Rose Sent on 01/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue in Wilmington NC

I would recommend River Landing. The staff was so helpful and I really needed them there and they were beyond awesome.❤️
S
Sydney Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made my planning so easy and carefree

We held our wedding at the River Lodge at River Landing and I could not have asked for a better team to help through the process. Carrie was the absolute BEST. Carrie was super supportive, professional, and friendly though the whole process. She will walk you though the whole process and how everything works. Shelli helped us with booking rooms for our big day and was really helpful as well. When you book with River Landing you can pick your own vendors for your big day except for food and beverage. But let me tell you our food was AMAZING we did the Italian Buffett and my husband and I loved everything and so did our guests. The serving staff was perfect! They were so friendly and really made the day special! Thank you guys so much for the most perfect day!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 12/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

I cannot have been more thrilled and happy with our wedding at River Landing. I always knew it was a beautiful setting, but our wedding was absolutely perfect. From Meagan being so helpful with all the planning and preparation, to the absolutely wonderful food, to the amazing staff, our wedding was all we could have dreamed and hoped for. The rooms were absolutely wonderful and gave plenty of room for preparation on the day of the wedding, as well as rooms for all of our guests. Highly, highly recommend.
Charisse
Charisse Sent on 11/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue!

River Landing was the most gorgeous, well-kept venue we have ever seen! We initially wanted to have the river lodge but October is unpredictable for weather. Thus leading to versatility of River Landing being unmatched. Meagan Yow was so insightful and let us check out the ballroom/veranda for an all weather option. We fell in love the space and the weatherproof capabilities of the venue. The staff were very accommodating in regards to covid and put the safety of guest at the forefront. Not only that but this location was so cost efficient! All the looks and dazzle dazzle for the cost. The staff, coordinators, chefs, and guest accommodation staff were delightful and always willing to help. They were instrumental in our special day.
Shavoni
Shavoni Sent on 12/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Daniel Thing

When I say, I am beyond excited about working with this for my up coming wedding. Carrie was so great showing us around on our tour. This place is beyond beautiful. I am so thrilled to have booked this venue.
S
Stacie Sent on 10/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever.

I saw the lodge venue early on in our engagement and fell in love. I almost just passed it up because I figured we couldn’t afford it. I thought why not get pricing...I was shocked at how affordable and flexible they were. Day of, everything was PERFECT. All of our guests gushed over everything...the food, service, and just overall beauty of the space was spot on.
Joy
Joy T. Sent on 08/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sensational

River Landing was the venue for my wedding and reception. We also used their Clubhouses and Falls Suite. Ms Carrie with River Landing was phenomenal in the services she provided to me. The food and all services provided were exceptional. I want to thank them for their services, I was more than happy and pleased with River Landing and highly recommend them.
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Awards

42
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Weddings of Topsail Weddings of Topsail Wedding Officiants

We absolutely LOVE River Landing in Wallace, NC. It's 30 mins from beautiful Wilmington NC and has gorgeous grounds and a beautiful ballroom inside. You will be pleased! If you're looking for a country club setting, you've found it!

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River Landing frequently asked questions

River Landing includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
River Landing includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at River Landing includes:
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by River Landing for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
River Landing offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River Landing offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
River Landing offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
River Landing offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
River Landing is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.
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