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The RiverCenter is a modern and beautiful wedding venue in Davenport, Iowa. It is located near the banks of the Mississippi River and offers versatile and spacious banqueting facilities. The venue’s celebration spaces can be tailored to your needs, offering customization options for every aspect of your big day.

Facilities and Capacity

The RiverCentre offers ceremony and reception rooms for 50 - 500 guests. The Mississippi Hall is the venue’s large event space, while its upper and lower concourses are available for more intimate affairs. The venue provides tables, chairs, chair covers, and linens for bespoke setups to fit your vision. The RiverCentre boasts entertainment facilities, with sound systems, a stage, and a dance floor for you and your guests to dance the night away. The venue has ample parking and is connected to two hotels - Hotel Blackhawk and The Double Tree - perfect for guests traveling from out of town. Getting ready rooms and overnight accommodation are provided for the happy couple.

Services Offered

The RiverCentre offers comprehensive wedding planning services. Their experienced wedding coordinator, Jennifer, will be on hand to assist with every aspect of designing your dream day. She will help you select the perfect space for your celebration, choose menus, select décor, and style the venue. The in-house catering team will help create decadent menus to impress your guests. Whether you’re looking for a formal sit-down dinner or a laid-back buffet-style meal, they will design their offerings around your needs. The venue also offers dedicated bar service, with a great selection of cocktails, wines, and beers. The RiverCentre team will be delighted to help you plan the wedding day of your dreams.

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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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The RiverCenter

Olivia
Olivia Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

We had our wedding reception here and I am so pleased and highly recommend! Jennifer was an absolute pleasure to work with, she was always quick to respond, helpful, and always made sure we were in constant communication. The space was wonderful; the food was amazing and overall, the experience was one that I will never forget, and the River Center is directly to thank for the amazing experience!
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever !!

I do a lot of events and this has to be my favorite event space so far. The room is spacious for some of us who loves huge events. they have big changing rooms or and they through in a few mirrors for my bridal party. The staff was extremely professional and fun to work with! If I asked for something, I didn't go even 24hours without hearing back so communication was wonderful! Jennifer worked with me and tried to accommodate to as much as she could. every thing was 10/10 and I would use the space again if I had to do it all over.

the only downfall to the space is that it is missing lights. I had to use a lot of white in my decoration in hopes to improve lighting in the room for good photos and videos.
Kela
Kela Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amhof Wedding Reception

We had our wedding reception at the River Center and I cannot explain how GREAT of an experience we had. We worked closely with Jennifer, who is simply amazing. She helped us and guided us throughout the entire process from all of our question upfront to determining food choices, lightening, and everything in between. On the day of set up, Jennifer and crew were amazing. They had all of the tables, linens, lights completely set up and ready for my crew to come in with table decor. She gave us OPTIONS and let us make the reception our own with all of her help. The night of the deception, Jennifer and TEAM were AMAZING. They were helpful, respectful, on point, quick, and ready to go. And the food, I cannot get over how many compliments we received on the food and the service of the River Center. After the reception, the River Center team was ready for pick up.

So grateful for the entire team. I cannot say enough amazing things about Jennifer and team, as they truly made the best day of our lives, even better. Jennifer was so helpful throughout the entire process, I am truly grateful for her expertise and patience. We would recommend the River Center to anyone we know. We had such a great experience and our wedding was filled with an amazing experience.

Thank you again,
Matt & Kela Amhof
11-09-24
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User2670861 Sent on 07/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The River Center was wonderful to work with. Jennifer McKee responded to every question quickly through e-mail and was always willing to meet if needed. The River Center was beautifully decorated for our reception with the canopy lights. The food was very good.
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User2308170 Sent on 09/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The RiverCenter was a wonderful venue for our wedding reception! Jennifer is extremely easy to work with and very helpful. The day went completely flawless. Everything was as promised and could not imagine a more beautiful setting to celebrate our night!
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Victoria Sent on 05/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Although I was initially disappointed I didn't get the ceremony space I had hoped for, the space was transformed beyond what I could imagine. The reception space with the lighted canopy is so beautiful and is what initially drew me to want the RiverCenter as my venue.
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Jill Sent on 05/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I am the Mother of the Bride and worked with Jennifer McKee at the River Center. We were so very happy about our daughter and son-in-law's wedding ceremony and reception! Jennifer is the Event Coordinator and was great! She responded to all questions and concerns immediately. She worked her schedule around us. For example, we hoped to do the menu tasting when the maid of honor was in town, Jennifer scheduled the chef and staff for us. It was so nice of all of them to accomodate us.
We also had to move the room for the ceremony due to another event scheduled in the original space (we knew this was a possibility when we booked the space). Jennifer met us to view the other room and helped us envision the possibilities.
The rooms for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were fantastic!! The River Center has special lighting ropes for the ceiling that make the space gorgeous! The space for the ceremony was so intimate and lovely. We had so many compliments about the overall appearance of the event.
The food for the cocktail hour and reception was so good! The presentation and the quality was superb. The wait staff was super attentive to all the guests. And, so helpful to me, too!
I could go on and on about how fantastic Jennifer, staff and the River Center was for this special day but I'll stop for now. I would give them a 10...but 5 is the highest rating available

Jill Gehbauer
Milan, IL (Quad Cities)

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The RiverCenter frequently asked questions

The RiverCenter includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The RiverCenter includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The RiverCenter includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The RiverCenter for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
The RiverCenter offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The RiverCenter offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The RiverCenter offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The RiverCenter offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The RiverCenter 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.
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