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Madisyn Alloway-Shaw
Madisyn Alloway-Shaw
Sales Manager

6 years in business

We speak English

7 team members

Riverfront Events, located on the heart of the Christina River, features a large outdoor ceremony space, as well as overnight accommodations at the attached Hyatt Place. The Big Fish Restaurant Group brings its award-winning cuisine and culture of hospitality into this new event location. Our mission is to provide a seamless experience and to leave a lasting impression on you and your guests for years to come.

Looking for convenience in a new, beautiful location with great food, professional staff and modern design? Look no further than Riverfront Events!

Facilities and Capacity
Imagine enjoying a riverfront ceremony by the Christina River, saying your vows before sparkling waters. Then, imagine your reception in a spacious ballroom that accommodates up to 200 guests. With both indoor and outdoor pre-function spaces, couples can enjoy riverfront cocktail hours and receptions that are full of natural light. Outdoor furniture and firepits allow for lounging and casual conversation for any time of year. Riverfront Events is attached to Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront, a hotel that allows for convenient and modern accommodations for you and your wedding day guests. Hotel rooms include wide-screen televisions, complimentary parking, wifi & breakfast, and sunny views of Wilmington.

Services Offered
Riverfront Events is special for a variety of reasons, but one of the most primary appealing factors is catering services courtesy of the culinary team at Big Fish Restaurant Group. Big Fish Grill, an adjacent and renowned restaurant specializing in seafood, provides a professional team, delicious cuisine, and general services like setup, cleanup, and a variety of serving options. You can enjoy plated dinners, stations, or a buffet-style reception. Bar services are also available, complete with specialty libations and a champagne toast for the happy couple & their guests. Wedding day essentials come with catering and bar service packages, including barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Other more general services include:

  • Audio equipment
  • Dance floor
  • Lighting
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfont

The attached Hyatt Place Hotel features 114 rooms, 4 of which being King Suites which are perfect for getting ready in! With your room block, the Sales Team can assist with Rehearsal Dinner options, After Wedding Brunch options, Catered Breakfast and Lunch on your Wedding Day, Pre-Ceremony guest reception options and more! Our goal is to make your stay at our property as seamless as possible!

Cuisine
The Big Fish Restaurant Group offers both plated & buffet style meal options made to impress. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan menus are also available for those with dietary restrictions. Other cuisine options are available ranging from stations, hors d'oeuvres, decadent dessert and more.

Pricing & Deals

Starting at $8,000
Couples usually spend $20,000
Ceremony
$750 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
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FAQ

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

No

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?

$750

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

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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 Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

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Reviews of Riverfront Events

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Riverfront Events is highly praised for its stunning venue, exceptional service, and delicious food. The team, including Event Manager Yassmin, Event Coordinators Tina and Val, and the rest of the staff, are commended for going above and beyond to ensure a flawless and stress-free day. Guests continue to rave about the amazing food and beautiful location, making it a highly recommended choice for couples planning their big day. Despite a few minor hiccups, the venue's flexibility, attention to detail, and professionalism are highlighted in delivering a memorable and magical wedding experience.

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Riverfront Events is highly praised for its stunning venue, exceptional service, and delicious food. The team, including Event Manager Yassmin, Event Coordinators Tina and Val, and the rest of the staff, are commended for going above and beyond to ensure a flawless and stress-free day. Guests continue to rave about the amazing food and beautiful location, making it a highly recommended choice for couples planning their big day. Despite a few minor hiccups, the venue's flexibility, attention to detail, and professionalism are highlighted in delivering a memorable and magical wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 20 reviews
Google
4.6/5 103 reviews
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Shelby Sent on 03/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever

This venue made every single one of our wedding dreams come true! Yassmin and Val both went above and beyond to make our day epic! From allowing us to do stations for dinner (including a Puerto Rican station with recipes from my husbands family) to surprising us with 4 different kinds of churros which our guests are still talking about! They also allowed us to do a margarita machine for our signature drink! Multiple guests came up to us and told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had ! The venue is also attached to the beautiful hyatt! The hotel and staff also take this venue to the next level every single employee rolled out the red carpet for myself and the guests that traveled to come to our wedding and don’t get me started on the huge bridal suite that was stocked with my favorite drinks and snacks! If you’re thinking of booking this venue I truly can’t express into words how much I recommend it just ask my husband and I or any one of our guests!
Tori
Tori Sent on 12/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

Our wedding was everything we dreamed of! The venue was stunning, with breathtaking views and a beautiful setup that created the perfect atmosphere. The team was exceptional—Event Manager Yassmin and Event Coordinators Tina and Val went above and beyond to make sure every detail was flawless. They were professional, attentive, and made the entire day completely stress-free. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the amazing food and gorgeous location. We’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience they provided and highly recommend them to anyone planning their big day!
MauriceAntoinette
Mauriceantoinette Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Muy Bueno!

Everything is absolutely Amazing and exceeded our expectations. Yasmine, Tina and Val were amazing from the time we met them throughout the entire process. The venue, food and accommodations were everything that we wanted to celebrate our big day. Our guests enjoyed the location as well as the venue and continue to brag about the food until this day. We would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for everything in one package.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Real Weddings

Briana & Steven
69 photos · 09/20/2024
Lauren & Mike
265 photos · 06/25/2022

Team

Madisyn Alloway-Shaw
Madisyn Alloway-Shaw
Sales Manager
Riley Senseny
Riley Senseny
Event Coordinator
Brandy Ruff
Brandy Ruff
Event Manager
Tina Zahran
Tina Zahran
Event Coordinator
Jessica Ulmer
Jessica Ulmer
Sales Manager
Logan Smith
Logan Smith
Sales Coordinator

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Riverfront Events frequently asked questions

Riverfront Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Riverfront Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Riverfront Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Riverfront Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
Riverfront Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Riverfront Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Riverfront Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Riverfront Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Riverfront Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Riverfront Events currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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