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Riverdale Manor

$8k - $11k For 100 Guests
Up to 200 guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov.
Reception
$2,200 starting price
Ceremony
$695 starting price
Bar
$5 starting price
Reception
$1,300 starting price
Ceremony
$295 starting price
Bar
$5 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2008

Riverdale Manor is a historic wedding venue located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Nestled on six acres of wooded land and gardens, the manor dates back to the 1800s. Owned and operated by John and Maureen Raezer, the site boasts waterfront views of the Conestoga River, providing couples with a plethora of picturesque backdrops. Fully restored and with modern amenities, this property offers a truly stunning location to celebrate a special occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples have the option of exchanging vows in an outdoor or indoor ceremony, and Riverdale Manor can accommodate up to 200 guests for a banquet reception. The indoor pavilion offers rustic elegance with timber interiors and is enclosed by the surrounding forest. The ballroom is a grand and spectacular space that boasts lofty beamed ceilings and polished wooden floors, Its wide windows allow light to flood the space, making it ideal for photographs. Iron hanging chandeliers complete the vintage style of the room. The wedding party can avail of the on-site farmhouse to prepare for the event in privacy.

Services Offered

The manor hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions and will provide an event coordinator to assist with the planning of big days. The team of dedicated staff will be on-hand for food and beverage service and will take care of the setup and cleanup of the event. Couples can avail of one hour of rehearsal time and may use the grounds in advance of the ceremony for a magical wedding photoshoot. Items such as glassware, china, and flatware can be provided and linens and napkins are available to rent in a selection of colors. The management can provide a list of recommended vendors to ensure excellent service throughout the day, including musicians, photographers, officiants, and florists.

Cuisine

Catering at the manor is provided exclusively by Thyme and Season caterers, who have worked through Riverdale Manor since 1996. This culinary team is skilled in a range of styles and can offer plated meals, stations, and hors d'oeuvres, often using ingredients from their gardens. Engaged couples may avail of tastings before the event to select options such as whole poached salmon and eggplant rollatini, or pizza and taco stations. A range of dessert options are also available with a selection of pies, cakes, and cookies, as well as novelties such as s’mores bars. Couples may bring in their own cake from a licensed bakery of their choice.

  • Woman-owned

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?

$2,200

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

$1,300

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?

$695

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

$295

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Barn
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
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Recommended by 96% of couples
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  • Flexibility
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    Lily S. Married on 10/28/2022
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    Perfect Venue!

    Melanie, Angie, and the whole team at Riverdale Manor took all the guesswork out of planning our wedding. From the first meeting through the day of our wedding, the team was friendly, supportive, and available to answer all our questions. The wedding itself was an absolute dream come true, and multiple guests commented on how gorgeous the venue is and how incredible the food was. I can not recommend Riverdale Manor enough!
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    Jenna B. Married on 09/24/2022
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    The Most Magical Day of Our Lives

    Riverdale was the perfect venue for our wedding and Monica was a dream to work with.

    Their unique landscape and ability to use so mix of the property enabled our guests and to spread to have conversations, but also come together on the dance floor.

    Also, their ceremony location by the river was magical and the backup location had us never worrying once about rain.
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    Mike S. Married on 07/24/2022
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    This must be the place

    My wife and I had our wedding at Riverdale Manor on a scorching hot day in late July 2022. But really our story with Riverdale began a year earlier. After getting engaged, we scrolled through what must have been hundreds of venues, looking for a location with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, searching for a place that felt like it represented us as a couple. I will always have to my credit that I’m the one who found Riverdale Manor.

    We visited and met Melanie, who would be our thoughtful and endlessly patient coordinator for the next year. Melanie made all of the details and options digestible and was attentive to our many questions. She showed us the space and it was even more beautiful in person than in the photos online. I would highly recommend making the trip and taking your time walking the grounds. It is peaceful and charming, with all the modern amenities you could expect.

    In choosing Riverdale Manor as our wedding venue, we were also choosing Thyme & Seasons Catering. Some couples may prefer a venue at which they can bring in a separate caterer, but to us this was a bonus. We had a tasting the winter before our wedding and were impressed.

    In the months that followed, Melanie answered every single little question we had, usually within a day. She never made us feel foolish for asking, and fielded our queries and requests with kindness. When our wedding day finally arrived, everything went without a hitch. If you are looking for a venue and coordinator that “just handles it,” then Riverdale and Melanie are your picks. It was really, honestly a magical day, and Riverdale a big part of that. This is a place that will exist in our memories forever, and we couldn’t be happier about that.
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Ashley & Nate
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Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
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Such an elegant and stylish venue! Every aspect lends to a perfect experience. The staff are impeccably focused on providing the best service. Everywhere your guests look, they will be treated with beauty! If you are looking for a venue that will turn your big day into an AMAZING experience, Riverdale is the one!

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We work at Riverdale Manor more than any other single location. They are consistently on schedule, professional, and great to work with. Working there as much as 30 times a year or more, not only am I not sick of their food, it continues to be delicious time after time. I look forward to each time I am there because I know how good it is going to be.

Jocelyn Mathewes Imagemaker Jocelyn Mathewes Imagemaker Wedding Photographers

Riverdale Manor is a beautiful and pleasant place in which to photograph and enjoy a family celebration!

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62 Pitney Road Lancaster, PA, 17602
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Riverdale Manor frequently asked questions

Riverdale Manor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Riverdale Manor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Barn
  • Waterfront
Riverdale Manor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Riverdale Manor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Riverdale Manor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Riverdale Manor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Riverdale Manor is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in flexibility.

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