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The River Club is a wedding venue rooted in Downtown Jacksonville, FL for the past 70 years.Located at the top of the Iconic 1 Independent Square, The River Club provides unparalleled views of the city’s skyline and the breathtaking landscape of the St. Johns River. Our convenient downtown location makes The River Club the ideal venue for your wedding.

Say 'I do' up in the clouds, with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the Jacksonville skyline as your backdrop, along with a team of passionate professionals ready to provide outstanding service executing all the details to make your big day an unforgettable experience!

Whether it is an intimate reception with family and friends or a larger reception of up to 300, The River Club can accommodate your needs with style.

The River Club is a full-service wedding venue. When you confirm your big day with The River Club you will receive the utmost attention. Our wedding reception packages provide a designated bridal attendant, an Event Services Manager, gold chiavari chairs, gold chargers, table numbers, votive candles, banquet tables, floor length linens, a dance floor, complimentary covered parking for all guests and a complimentary menu tasting and consultation.

Celebrate your love and your new marriage at The River Club. Please contact The River Club team for more information to create a memorable event for you and your guests!

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

Which of the following are included in the 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)

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Restaurant
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

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
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The River Club

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Elizabeth Sent on 10/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about choosing the River Club for our venue! Keely and her team worked so hard to make our reception perfect in every way! The venue itself is gorgeous with views of the St. John’s River and the interior is very elegant. Keely was so responsive to every question we had, usually responding within an hour. She offered great suggestions and perfectly executed our vision. Our guests raved about the venue and I would absolutely recommend it to any couples getting married!
Lana
Lana Sent on 12/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are so in love with this venue and the friendly staff. Everything was perfect ! We love the modern elegance of this hotel. It had everything we wanted. Thank you for all your help. The way your staff took care of my grandparents really touched us. Thank you for that. Th e salmon was too die for. What is that recipe, have have to have it!

The views are to die for! We love city space views and you definitely provide!

Big shout out to Katie, she was really great. Lana
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User2954825 Sent on 05/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our rehearsal dinner at The River Club. We love the venue and didn't want our rehearsal to rival our wedding at the TPC the next day. We invited all guests who were invited to the wedding to our rehearsal. Everyone loved the venue. We had casual stations and the food was delicious. We had mac and cheese bar, flatbread station, salad bar, and a slider station with chips plus open bar. Everyone had a great time. The only downside was that our snapchat filter didnt work all the way on the top floor.. It did work on the ground floor. Not sure how to get it to work but FYI for all other wedding planners out there. Any event, wedding or otherwise would be great the River Club. Prepare for your guests to be wow-ed!
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User2740393 Sent on 08/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Allison and the River Club team could not have done more to make our wedding more perfect!! Allison met with us as many times as we requested, had great ideas that made a huge impact on the event, and was patient when we went back and forth on decisions. We planned our wedding in 6 months without a planner, and the only reason it was possible was because I had so little to worry about with the reception venue! The food and drinks are always incredible, service phenomenal, and of course you can't pick a more elegant or comfortable space with a better view. Getting married in the middle of summer, we also didn't have to worry about weather- we knew we'd be inside no matter rain or 100 degree heat - and it was 100 degrees on our day :) We also didn't have to spend a fortune trying to dress up the space or go to extreme lengths trying to fill up space or make it look different. It was wonderfully laid out for our event with ~220 guests. I could go on and on, but everyone was blown away by the event and I didn't have to stress about a thing that weekend. Wish we could relive the evening 10 more times!
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Kelli Sent on 07/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had both our ceremony and reception at the River Club, and all of our guests had a great time. We wanted to have a casual reception - no assigned seating or plated meals, but rather a selection of tables and couches for guests to mix and mingle, and a variety of stations (crab cakes, steak, pasta, etc) and passed hor d'oeuvres. The River Club accommodated all of this, and then some. After the wedding, we had a number of guests tell us they'd never had a better time at a wedding than ours, and a big reason for this was the atmosphere and the food.
There are two other highlights to mention. One of the groomsmen has a son with some severe food allergies. His parents are seasoned veterans when it comes to having conversations about these allergies with the chef/cook whenever they go out to eat. After the wedding, they told us that they have never been more impressed with how his allergies were handled than at the River Club. The chef came all the way up from the kitchen, spoke with both parents, and ended up personally preparing their son's meal to ensure that he knew exactly what was going into it.
Secondly, our praise for the River Club could really double as praise for Amanda Juneau, their Event Sales Coordinator. Amanda was the one who showed us around when we were looking at it for the first time, and while we loved the venue, Amanda's professionalism and competence was a huge factor in guiding our decision. Throughout the entire planning process, she not only accommodated our various requests, but always provided fantastic advice/suggestions whenever asked. There is a lot of stress that comes with planning a wedding, but ours was significantly alleviated, thanks to the knowledge that we had someone as capable as her helping us. The River Club has a top notch employee in her.
Our wedding was exactly what we wanted it to be at the River Club.
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Mallary Sent on 07/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was beautiful. The event coordinator, Amanda was a blessing and made everything very easy. The food was wonderful. I would highly recommend The River Club as an event venue.
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Grace Sent on 07/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had to plan this event quickly, and the staff of the River club was phenomenal. They went above and beyond to make it special, to meet our budget needs, and did all they could to make it all we hoped it would be. They were amazing.
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User1848344 Sent on 10/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We hosted the Rehearsal Dinner for our son's wedding at The River Club on September 14,2012. It was exceptional in every way. We received rave reviews! We have since recommended it to a friend who also used The River Club for their event.
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User1833653 Sent on 09/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our son's rehearsal dinner at the River Club. It is a beautiful venue. The service and food was excellent and everyone was so accommodating and helpful.
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Paige Sent on 09/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Allison was wonderful! She made sure that everything was handled in a professional manner & coordinated the entire reception. She put me at ease, knowing that I could trust her to handle my reception set up and coordination! She even helped me bustle my dress! Everything was perfect! I'm so happy with the outcome and would highly recommend her & The River Club.
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Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Michelle Mones Photography Michelle Mones Photography Wedding Photographers

Alison Culpepper and her Creative Team at The River Club are an absolute delight to work with! She's organized, extremely friendly and her talent for organizing and executing weddings in all their eccentricities and uniqueness no matter how large or small, is unparalleled! Amazing vendor to vendor communication regarding Meagan & Rashad's wedding and was kind enough to even offer me the opportunity to scout the River Club venue the day prior to the wedding. Since Jacksonville is considered a destination from me, I truly appreciated her generosity in letting me peruse the property ahead of time. The River Club is an ABSOLUTELY STUNNING venue visually and the location is perfect right in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. The staircase and chandelier alone are simply breathtaking! Thank you Allison and all of your wonderful staff at The River Club!

Severine Photography Severine Photography Wedding Photographers

The River Club is a beautiful location that every bride should consider. It has lots of charm and character. I highly recommend them.

Sassi Smiles Photo Booth Sassi Smiles Photo Booth Photo Booths

Allison at the River Club has been wonderful to work with. She always responds to emails promptly which I feel is a major plus. Allison has been so helpful when Sassi Smiles has had events at the River Club. She makes sure we have everything needed and is a pleasure to work with.

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The River Club frequently asked questions

The River Club 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
The River Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The River Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
The River Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The River Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The River Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Wifi
The River Club 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 flexibility, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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