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Woman-owned

25 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Riverside Receptions and Conference Center is a wedding venue located in Geneva, Illinois. This unique property is nestled along the Fox River and provides spectacular views from its two-story event space. Characterized by a picturesque stone exterior, the historic building exudes a chic and rustic atmosphere that is ideal for celebrations of love. Couples who wed at this estate will enjoy friendly and helpful staff, all-inclusive packages, and exclusive access to the venue on their special day.

Facilities and Capacity
Riverside Receptions and Conference Center comes with a breathtaking outdoor ceremony site where soon-to-be-newlyweds can exchange their vows. This courtyard can hold up to 130 guests and features vintage lanterns, natural stone walls, brick walkways, and lush green vegetation. Two indoor conference centers are also beautifully outfitted for ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours. These include the lower-level Mill Room, which accommodates 110, and is furnished with a cozy pub-style bar, natural brick limestone walls, and three impressive fireplaces. On the upper level is the Bridgeview Room, an elegant event space that seats 130 and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the river. Couples can even rent the entire facility to make use of all three sites and throw a truly unforgettable party with all their loved ones. A get-ready suite is also available for the wedding party to prepare together and socialize ahead of the walk down the aisle.

Services Offered
Rentals of Riverside Receptions and Conference Center come with all-inclusive packages that include Chiavari chairs, ivory house linens, and floor-length tablecloths. The venue also offers a large variety of centerpieces such as seasonal fresh flowers, greenery, votives, white lanterns, crystals, and cylinder vases with floating candles. For reception meals, the extensive in-house catering features four hours of open bar, a champagne toast, the cake, and buffet, food station, and plated dinners. Nuptial brunch menus are also available, for those couples who would prefer a more casual affair. Overnight accommodations are situated at an adjacent sister location, The Harrington Inn and Spa. This hotel provides luxurious suites, a tranquil ambiance, and a full-service spa where the wedding party can pamper themselves with facials, massages, and more.

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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?

$500

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

$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?

$575

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

$400

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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?

$30

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Park
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

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Reviews of Riverside Receptions and Conference Center

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Riverside Receptions is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, stunning views, and delicious food. The venue's coordinator, Renee, is commended for her professionalism and organization, making wedding planning stress-free. The venue's beautiful indoor spaces and riverside location create a magical experience for couples and guests. The inclusive packages are mentioned as convenient, and reviewers recommend Riverside Receptions for weddings and other events.

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Riverside Receptions is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, stunning views, and delicious food. The venue's coordinator, Renee, is commended for her professionalism and organization, making wedding planning stress-free. The venue's beautiful indoor spaces and riverside location create a magical experience for couples and guests. The inclusive packages are mentioned as convenient, and reviewers recommend Riverside Receptions for weddings and other events.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 103 reviews
Google
4.7/5 335 reviews
Alex
Alexandra Sent on 01/03/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and organized/smooth experience

I absolutely loved Riverside Receptions for our wedding venue. We use both the downstairs and the upstairs which I highly recommend to all couples because it adds a surprise for guests to move into a completely different space. Being on the river was amazing as well. There are beautiful locations for photos too! The food was incredible and has been raved about from many of our guests. We had ~200 people and I felt like it was the perfect venue for this amount of people. Great food-great service-organized perfectly. We had the BEST day and could not be more grateful! One tip for this venue: they have so much decor that is not on display during your food tasting. Ask to visit the venue during the season you are getting married so that you can see all of their decor options!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue for a wedding!

From the beginning of venue searching to the day our wedding occurred, the staff at Riverside Receptions has been absolutely amazing. They are a well oiled machine and made our wedding everything we could have imagined and more. Can't forget to mention the absolutely stunning view from every window. We envisioned an indoor wedding that captivated nature and Riverside Receptions is it!
Nia
Nia S. Sent on 11/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience with Renee!

Renee was fantastic! She really did make planning a wedding so easy! The venue is absolutely stunning, the food is fantastic (all our guests raved about it), our dessert table and cake were beautiful. Renee and team worked with our vendors and we literally did not worry about a thing on the day of our wedding! Renee truly is so professional, personable, and organized! She was very easy to work with! Plus, the pricing was extremely fair considering how fantastic and stress-free everything was!
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Linda Sent on 04/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

Riverside is a beautiful venue with great staff! Thank you for the great experience!
Bride’s mom,
Linda
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Marissa Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and beautiful venue

Riverside receptions made my dream wedding come true! The staff was on top of everything, the food is to die for and the venue itself is one of a kind. My husband and I couldn’t be any happier with the outcome!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The food, the view!

The staff at Riverside Receptions is amazing, the food is to die for (guests called and texted for days to tell us how good) the space itself is just gorgeous. Did I mention the food. Clean plates and happy bellies for sure. They are all inclusive, and made the process so simple without having to chase down a bunch of various vendors, which is the way to go. I would not hesitate to book any type of event there.
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Nh Sent on 09/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

This venue is a hidden gem! We saw this venue after late nights researching, and although it was a little further out than we were initially planning, we knew we had to at least take a tour. Honestly, we should have stopped looking at other venues after that. Every venue we toured was compared to Riverside Receptions, and nothing could top it.

Tina, Renee, and the rest of the team are all so wonderful to work with. They are in the business of making wedding dreams come true. They were so accommodating in ways that we never even imagined. We were in contact mostly with Renee. Renee showed us the venue, answered our seemingly endless questions, met with us for our drop off appointment, worked with us during our rehearsal, and coordinated the lineup for our ceremony. It was nice to see a familiar face at our meetings. She also was very helpful with her suggestions, and she knew what worked and what did not.

The venue itself is gorgeous. We had the lower level for our wedding day. The weather was beautiful in the afternoon, so we took beautiful pictures outside and behind the venue on the river. It rained during our ceremony and dinner. Luckily, we had planned for our ceremony to be inside regardless. The reception room was right on the river with full windows across the whole room and a gorgeous view. Later in the evening, when the rain stopped, our guests were able to spend time outside.

The food was delicious. We enjoyed all the food at our tasting, so we had a hard time making decisions. The food was just as delicious at our wedding. The drinks were also great, and there was never a long wait. Our guests had such a great time. Overall, if we had to do it all again, we would not change a thing.

We highly recommend Riverside Receptions.
Kara
Kara Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space and amazing staff

The coordinators were so helpful and they did so amazing making sure everything was set up how we wanted and on time. The only thing i heard from the guests was that their champagne glasses were cleared before the toasts, but that was probably just a miscommunication.
Megan
Megan Sent on 05/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Reception Ever!!

Riverside Receptions and Amy Hardersen we’re absolutely fantastic to work with and Riverside is an incredible venue with beautiful views. Amy was so helpful and responsive to emails when asking questions and scheduling the food tastings and various meetings. The food here is so delicious and the wait staff is so professional and kind. I cannot thank Amy enough for her professionalism, responsiveness, kindness and positive attitude. Riverside made my reception everything I could have dreamed of. Now I just need my other friends to get married here so I can enjoy another evening there!! Thank you
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Alyssa Sent on 03/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

Riverside was unbelievably amazing! They are so helpful and kind truly brought my vision to life and executed the day to perfection! Amy is amazing to work with!

My only advice would be to not work with their preferred florist Town and Country Gardens we had huge problems with them.
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