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About

The Riley Building is a modern, industrial, and fully customizable wedding venue located in Austin, Texas. We specialize in weddings (seated: ceremony & dinner) up to 180 guests - however, we can accommodate up to 200-250 for a cocktail-style reception (eg mostly standing room with some seating sprinkled in) as an alternative as well (eg if you were to get married offsite just before celebrating your reception at The Riley).

Facilities and Capacity

This establishment offers a chic and industrial environment for hosts to make use of. The interior is divided into separate areas, creating unique social spaces across its layout. Large windows frame views of city life, elevating the urban appeal of the venue. Beams and exposed piping create a modern aesthetic, complemented by concrete floors and a wide, open floor plan. This venue presents the ideal canvas for a custom-created event, allowing clients to curate a look that perfectly suits their theme.

Services Offered

The Riley has a number of rentals available to clients. These include tables, chairs, linens, and more. The facility comes with overhead LED lights that can be dimmed to clients’ preferences. Surround sound speakers are also present on both levels of the building. Outside, there is another set of LED lights that may be set to different colors based on the couples’ themes. In order to ensure that the music played at an occasion maintains the most ideal quality, The Riley has installed soundboards on the ceiling of the main hall. Audiovisual equipment can be provided on request and a door host must be present at the time of the event. Should soon-to-be-weds wish to have a valet service, this may be coordinated with the venue. Custom branding may be accommodated. For further information about venue rentals, packages, and service bundles, potential clients are encouraged to reach out to the event director with their inquiries.

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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?

$5,750

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

$4,600

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?

$5,750

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

$4,600

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft
Rooftop

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August

Reviews of The Riley

M
Mia H. Sent on 01/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

This venue was incredible to work with. Not only is the space perfect for urban, modern, city wedding vibes, but the event coordinator, Carly, went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was flawless. The Riley Building accommodated for our wedding plan changes due to COVID and made the day absolutely perfect. There aren’t enough good things to say about the space or the service.
M
Micah Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most Perfect Venue

We got married at The Riley Building, both the ceremony and reception, and it was the best choice we made for our wedding!

The design of the event space is fantastic, and very stylish. The two-floor layout was perfect for separating the ceremony, dinner, and dancing as the night progressed, allowing for easy transitions for each phase.

Its high-tech A/V equipment, as well as the top floor's retractable ceiling, make it a dream to use that can cater to any event or situation.

But most of all, the best part of The Riley Building was working with their event director, Carly. Her professionalism and communication was first-rate, as was her flexibility, attention to detail, and patience with us and our requests.

I can't recommend them enough. This venue is the ideal place to hold any event!
Rossi
Rossi Sent on 11/07/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Unique venue with a fantastic view

The Riley is a beautiful and unique venue right in the heart of downtown Austin. We absolutely loved the location, which was not only super convenient for our 90% out-of-town guest list, but the city skyline was a gorgeous backdrop for our rooftop reception. A crucial selling point for me was the fully retractable glass roof in the case of inclement weather. I am not a fan of tents, and the Riley's rainy day backup plan does not take away from the beauty of the view. The team at the Riley is great. Brandon was super responsive to all communication, and he and Jordyn really bent over backwards to help us when an issue came up the month before the wedding. I also booked the Riley House next door for my bridal suite, and Satchel was so helpful with any questions we had, reachable by text at any time of the day or night. If you're looking for a modern, city vibe for your wedding, this venue is absolutely ideal.
D
Dallas Sent on 12/28/2021
4.2 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

This venue is stunning and our wedding was beautiful. Planning here was a little tricky due to the downtown area but Carley was super helpful and informative.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 07/01/2024
3.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space, but lacking good management

I loved The Riley Building’s location and everything about the space! We just had a difficult time with the management. Between the time we booked the location and the wedding, there were at least 3 different managers, only one of which showed up for a single site visit. We were also asked the same questions regarding our liquor package from multiple people, which didn’t install much confidence leading up to our wedding. While I thought the wedding was a success, I didn’t find out until afterwards that the AC wasn’t on when guests arrived and it was hotter inside than outside (our wedding was in June). I still loved the space and I think it’s a really cool venue, so I hope they get staffing figured out or at least improve their communication.
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The Riley frequently asked questions

The Riley includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Riley includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Riley for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Rooftop
The Riley offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Riley offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Riley offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Riley offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Riley is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in value and 4.2 in average response time.
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