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Dennis Neitz
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Are you recently engaged? Don't waste any time, and reserve River Oaks Golf Course & Event Center for your special day! With our gorgeous event center, outdoor ceremony spot overlooking the Mississippi River Valley and attentive staff, River Oaks is the perfect place to celebrate the start of your life together with your family and friends. Host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one stunning venue for a seamless and unforgettable celebration from start to finish! Whether you are thinking of hosting your wedding in the Summer, Winter, Spring or Fall, River Oaks offers all the pleasure and comfort you've searched for at a price that's exceptionally affordable. Contact us today to learn more about pricing, tour our venue and book the wedding of your dreams!

Facilities and Capacity

Boasting a multitude of event spaces - both inside and out - River Oaks Golf Course has space to accommodate a maximum of 200 people for your amazing wedding celebration. A minimum of 25 people are required to book the venue, so it would be equally suitable for a more low-key affair.

Outside, you and your significant other can join together in matrimony as you say your vows, join hands, and declare ‘I do’ for all your guests to hear. In front of the large pergola on the lawn, you can stand with your partner as you commit yourselves to each other, while the wedding party are seated, watching on. Around the grounds, there are a great deal of places for photo opportunities after the romantic ceremony.

Inside, the wedding party can relax in a banquet hall as the revelries begin and the party atmosphere ramps up. Your guests can be seated comfortably at round tables as everyone enjoys the cuisine and beverages served up.

As the couple of honor and a few select guests are seated at the head table, the speeches and toasts can begin in earnest once everyone is ready.

These charming and contemporary interiors truly provide a great place for the magical reception memories to be formed.

Services Offered

Thanks to the availability of an event planner, the newlyweds can truly enjoy their day without fretting too much as they receive some assistance along the way. River Oaks Golf Course’s event planning staff can lend a hand with everything you need to make the day perfect. From the major details to the minor touches, they can guide you, offering setup and cleanup services as well.

Cuisine

As part of their planning services, River Oaks Golf Course can help couples choose the right type of food for them and their friends and family. Offering fine cuisine of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, plated entrees, buffet meals, delicious desserts, and more, they provide a wide selection. So, whether you and your guests are dining on marinated chicken skewers, oven-baked salmon, or muffins, palates are sure to be pleased.

Bartenders can also serve wine, beer, cider, and more for everyone’s enjoyment.

FAQ

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?

$6,000

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

$6,000

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of River Oaks Golf Course

Weddingwire
4.8/5 11 reviews
Google
4.4/5 412 reviews
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Gary Sent on 12/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I rarely rate anything with the highest score across the board. River Oaks Golf Course is one experience I have to give across the board top scores. Their only limit is the size of their reception area. Everything else was simply outstanding. The preparation work with Sue was top notch. The decorations and room set up were great. Very easy and flexible to work with. The food was simply outstanding and hit of the night (other than my father/daughter dance of course). And to top it off, it is a great value that only the bride's family is aware of! I would highly recommend considering and using this venue for a wedding. I have 4 more daughter's to marry, so I'll put my money where my comments are!
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User1738589 Sent on 07/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Sue, Russ and the staff truly made our ceremony absolutely perfect. The ceremony took place at the gazebo with a beautiful view of the River. The river is not close to the property but you are able to get beautiful photos with it in the background! Absolutely stunning pictures!! The chairs along with set up and take down are all included in the outdoor ceremony fee. Luckily we did not have rain on our wedding day but, if we did they move everything inside. Really put us at ease.

The banquet room is absolutely gorgeous!! The drapery with lighting added so much elegance to the facility. They have a beautiful back bar with a patio that is for your wedding guest to enjoy. The staff is always on their toes trying to make you day absolutely perfect! They are willing to set up anyway you want it which allowed us to personalize our wedding even more!
The food was superb! Our guest gave us too many complements to count! Everything was perfect!! Could not have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Sue O'Connell, who is the event coordinator, is an absolute pro! But, her team was full of above-expectation go-getters. We were thrilled with how the venue looked, the service we got, but we also felt like the team was extraordinary. Our guests LOVED the food - CHICKEN!! - and they were so easy to work with.
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User1411959 Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The food and setup at River Oaks was great.
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Tawney Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
It has always been my dream to get married here and the job river oaks did for our wedding was nothing short of spectacular!
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Britni Sent on 02/20/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
I was very happy with choosing River Oaks as my wedding venue. The staff were very friendly and easy to work with. The venue was decorated beautifully and the staff were always so willing to help with any little detail. Sue was wonderful to work with through the whole process of choosing the venue and making my Wedding day one that I wont forget. I would definately recommend this venue to anyone. I also got many compliments from guests on the food. It was very good!!
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User1634606 Sent on 05/27/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
Fell in love with this venue. I am a budget-conscious bride and found River Oaks to be one of the cheapest options in the Twin Cities with an incredible view, beautiful patio/venue, and extremely flexible coordinator (Sue!). Was the perfect place for our wedding- can't say enough!
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Jessica Sent on 09/26/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
They were easy to work with and the food was amazing. I received many compliments from our attendees that the food was some of the best wedding food they've had. The only downfall of our wedding was that they couldn't get the beer we requested, and we didn't find out until the day of! Every venue I talked to, I made sure to ask if they could get kegs of the beer my family members drink, they assured us that they can get it with no problem. The day of the wedding, they had replaced our request with a different beer, because they couldn't get it from the distributor. They said that in the contract it allows them to do so. I understand that things happen, but it would've been nice to be able to choose what they swapped our selection out with. Nonetheless our guests drank both kegs, and we had to buy an additional, so it all worked out. That is the only detail that had me not rate them the full 5 stars. This is a beautiful venue that is reasonably priced, accommodating, and has excellent food.
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Josey Sent on 08/31/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue with all costs on website and super staff for the event

We had our wedding here in June and I can't say how well they did. Accommodating before hand for checking set up, meal choice and assuring us an easy day. To the day of, all was set up for our finishing decorations, they had plenty of staff for drinks, dinner and throughout the day and everyone was kind and helpful. The food was delicious and flavorful, so much that our guests were talking about it afterward.

While it's not the flashiest place the outside pictures turned out beautifully and everyone had a great time with plenty of space. Plus we used the bags and bocce ball areas and our guests enjoyed having more things to do. Might take a little bit to respond to emails only because they are always going and helping.
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Kelly Sent on 09/25/2008
4.5 out of 5 rating
River Oaks was a really pretty venue. The golfers stuck around until it got dark but did not bother anybody. It was nice to not have extras from the bar just rolling in like if you had it at a hotel. Sue was very accomadating and addressed my concerns when I brought them up to her. They did run out of potatoes but accomadated for extra meat for the plates that did not get them. Overall a nice venue.
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River Oaks Golf Course frequently asked questions

River Oaks Golf Course includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
River Oaks Golf Course includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at River Oaks Golf Course includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by River Oaks Golf Course for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
River Oaks Golf Course offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River Oaks Golf Course offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
River Oaks Golf Course offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
River Oaks Golf Course is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service and 4.7 in average response time.
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