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Loma Grant
Loma Grant
Director of Catering

Woman-owned

2010 years in business

We speak English

20 team members

Riverside Hotel is a classic ballroom wedding venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The venue is versatile, with indoor and outdoor spaces for both ceremony and reception. It strives to give couples everything they need to bring their wedding vision to life. It is located near the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches and Port Everglades and conveniently near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. With luxury facilities, couples and guests will enjoy their time at Riverside Hotel.

Services Offered

With amenities at the hotel and nearby, guests can relax and enjoy their stay during the big wedding weekend. Tables, gold Chiavari chairs, flatware and glassware, linens, and napkins are provided for catering services. The venue offers Setup, clean up, and valet parking for every guest's convenience. A dance floor, lighting, and sound systems are all available to entertain you and your guests. In addition to hosting your ceremony and reception at Riverside Hotel, couples may also use the hotel to host their engagement party and bridal shower.

Facilities and Capacity

With eight event spaces, couples can host 250 guests at Riverside Hotel. Palms and lush Florida foliage provide a serene ambiance on the New River Patio. The Himmarshee Ballroom provides a luxurious charm perfect for couples who dream of a bit of elegance on their wedding day. The Skyline Terrace is attached to the Himmarshee Ballroom and offers fantastic views of the river and city skyline to the ocean. As a hotel, Riverside Hotel offers accommodations for couples and their guests. Each of the 231 rooms offers gorgeous views with comfortable and modern amenities. Rooms from classic standard to executive king are available, with various room styles in between. ADA-compliant rooms are also available, so there is a perfect space for every couple and guest.

Catering

The Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille provides in-house catering and bar services. The diverse menu means there is something every guest can enjoy for their meal while preparing to dance the night away.

Pricing information

$200 starting price $160 starting price
$25,000 average price $15,000 average price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$20 per person
These prices are available for the months of October through June.
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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?

$1,000

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

$800

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?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

140

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

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

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

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)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Reviews of Riverside Hotel

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The Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale is highly praised by multiple reviewers for being a picturesque and memorable wedding venue. Guests appreciated the beautiful locations available for different parts of the wedding, such as the patios and ballroom. The attentive and friendly staff, including Loma and the wedding planning team, were commended for their exceptional service and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and magical experience for couples and their guests. Amenities like valet service and on-site dining options added to the convenience and charm of the venue, making it a top choice for unforgettable weddings.

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The Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale is highly praised by multiple reviewers for being a picturesque and memorable wedding venue. Guests appreciated the beautiful locations available for different parts of the wedding, such as the patios and ballroom. The attentive and friendly staff, including Loma and the wedding planning team, were commended for their exceptional service and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and magical experience for couples and their guests. Amenities like valet service and on-site dining options added to the convenience and charm of the venue, making it a top choice for unforgettable weddings.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 51 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1908 reviews
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 10.13.2024

We cannot say enough about the Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. My now husband and I had an appointment with Loma to tour the Hotel for our wedding and all I can say is, as soon as we met her we knew right away the Riverside was going to be our Wedding venue. Loma greeted us with the biggest smile and open arms and right away just made us feel like we were the first Bride & Groom that she has ever met, which was huge for us, because we were both coming in from NYC and wanted to make sure if we were going to have a “destination wedding” we wanted all of our family & friends to feel just as important as us. And that is exactly what happened. Our Wedding weekend was magical from start to end. All our guest flew/drove down from NY, NJ, WA, and even TX and they all have been ranting and raving over how prefect their stay was and how beautiful our wedding was and thought the food was delicious. Every vendor that we hired through Riverside ( Eddie B, for DJ/Photo/Video- Lina Portnoy , our day of wedding coordinator to Kiss The Make-up for all hair and makeup for the bridal team) to every staff member at the hotel(valet, all F&B outlets, FD team, & Daniela A) made sure our day was perfect. Loma, Lina and Daniela guided us and the bridal team throughout the whole day to make sure every detail that we wanted was in place and made sure our special day ran smooth, and even held up the rain!!We cannot Thank you all enough for what you all have done for us at the Riverside Hotel, we can not wait to go back.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and amazing day!

Love the location of the hotel on las olas. We didn’t want a traditional hotel so this was perfect. I love the different locations for the wedding, the downstairs outside, upstairs outside for cocktail hour, and the ballroom for the reception. The food was great and comes from wild sea downstairs and the cake comes from their bakery. Overall an amazing day!
Ron
Ron H. Sent on 02/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding at Riverside

Loma and the entire Riverside team were a dream to work with. From day one of looking for a venue to our special day we felt supported and important. Loma is professional and an urgent communicator. You can tell she values love and marriage by how seriously she takes the planning and execution of your special day.
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Loma Grant
Director of Catering
Daniela Almeida
Daniela Almeida
Sales and Catering Manager

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Riverside Hotel is a beautiful and unique setting for a wedding or special event. In fact, we celebrated our honeymoon night there 23 years ago. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. There's a beautiful balcony in the old wing that overlooks Las Olas Boulevard.

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One of the top wedding venues in Ft. Lauderdale. The staff is friendly & accomodating, the food & service is tops....

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The Riverside Hotel is one of our favorite locations!! With such an beautiful and unique location paired with a top notch catering department you will find the best choice for any event at The Riverside Hotel.

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Riverside Hotel frequently asked questions

Riverside Hotel 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
Riverside Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Riverside Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Riverside Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Riverside Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Riverside Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Riverside Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
Riverside Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
Riverside Hotel 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 quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.

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