The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station

The Riverhouse was beautiful but the staff was immaculate. We had support right from the beginning with clarity around pricing, process, and availability. In the time leading up to the wedding, we had open communication not only about payments but every single detail you can imagine. As a type A organized person myself, they thought of everything and truly carried the team. We dropped off all decor prior to the event; they organized everything, arranged/setup everything prior to our arrival on the wedding day, and made sure it all looked perfect. We did not worry about a thing on the day of as our day of coordinator was the best human possible; handled everything, communicated efficiently, and adapted to changes as they happened when things were out of our control, all while also being a support and biggest hype woman you can ask for. The Riverhouse and their staff are like the grand finale of a surprise party that turned into a conga line, with unlimited queso and margs. They are the human equivalent of finding $20 in your jeans pocket while staying at an all-inclusive resort that serves endless triple fudge chocolate cake, all while not using any of your personal PTO hours. Everyone should get married like this!

Where do I begin with this incredible venue? They truly made all of our dreams come true. They made the entire process so easy, everyone was so kind, and they all truly cared about making our night as magical as possible. We had a Christmas themed wedding (hence being in December) with a hint of Disney. At our final meeting, Rob was so attentive to what we were asking for in regards to decorations. He truly smashed it out of the park.
The night of our wedding was unforgettable. All of our guests commented on how beautiful everything was, how amazing the food was, and something so important to me was how careful they were with food allergies/sensitivities.
If you are looking to get married somewhere where they make you feel like family you are looking at the right place. It was sad driving away after we picked up all of our bins from the wedding. Kelley, Hattie, Rob, and Loretta are just 4 of the amazing people we had the honor of working with. We can't thank them enough.

My husband and I checked out many venues when planning our wedding, but we fell in love with the Riverhouse right away. The venue was beautiful and recently renovated. With it's extended balconies and views, and it's location on the Connecticut river, it had perfect spots for photos.

We had a vision for a garden library themed brunch for our special day. There wasn't a standard wedding brunch menu, so Hattie and the chef worked closely with us to customize a package that was beyond our expectations. We also had several allergies and dietary restrictions which affected about a third of our guests, including several of our immediate family members, and I was worried about being able to accommodate all of them. As the bride, it meant a great deal to me that our guests with allergies would have enough to eat and that they would have options available to them that were as diverse and delicious as any other guest. The Riverhouse more than delivered. And unlike every other venue that we visited, when I asked what was frozen on the menu, I was told that the chef makes everything fresh. We were wowed by his skill when we attended the tasting with our families, and the same exceptional quality was appreciated unanimously by our guests the day of the wedding.

Throughout the planning process, the entire staff was reasonable and transparent, honest, pleasant, and incredibly helpful. Hattie and Holly kept in touch with us in the months leading up to the big day to make sure that we were on track and had everything that we needed. They really went above and beyond to create our vision.

When we arrived for our final details meeting, Holly met us and took the time to get to know us, and really listened as we described our setup. I had done multiple DIY projects to add personal touches and had a bit of a unique plan for our guest table and setup. Since our ceremony was in the morning, I knew we wouldn't have time to setup or check things ahead of the reception, which made me a little nervous. But when we arrived at the Riverhouse after our ceremony the tables and venue were set up perfectly. Every detail was thought of, and Holly even saved the day by catching a few details that I had missed in my DIY planning which could have turned into big problems if she hadn't caught them. There were even munchies waiting in the bridal suite for me and my girls. We could not have been in better hands.

Loretta was our bridal attendant during the reception, and was amazing at keeping things moving and on track. My mom broke her leg a few weeks before the wedding and due to her limited range of motion, my husband and I decided to take our family photos at the Riverhouse, although we knew that trying to take photos with guests arriving presented some potential challenges. The staff worked with our photographer to keep our guests moving to the balcony for cocktail hour so that we could get our photos done. During the meal, Loretta helped my husband and I get our courses quickly, so we were able to enjoy each course, and still had enough time to travel to each table for pictures.

The food was delicious- from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees and dessert. We also loved that we had the option of a plated dinner instead of a buffet without an upcharge, which was something we had encountered at other venues. At the end of the reception, while we were being pulled in a million directions for goodbyes and last minute pictures by friends and family, the staff quietly packed up all of our decorations and personal items back into the bins we brought them in, and had them ready at the door to load into the cars. Every detail- from the venue, to the menu, to the staff, to the signature drinks, setup and cleanup, and the flow of the day- went off without a hitch thanks to the warm professionalism of the Riverhouse staff. Our guests loved the wedding and everyone complimented the day. Several guests told us that they felt like they were in a fairytale. In fact, we still get compliments on the venue and food. By the time we arrived at the day of the wedding, Hattie, the chef, Holly, Loretta, and everyone there who worked so hard to make our vision a reality felt like friends. We couldn't be more grateful for everything that they did, or for the way that we were able to kick off our happily ever after because of them.

We celebrated our big wedding at Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station on 10.23.25, and it was truly the most beautiful wedding we’ve ever been to and it was our own. 💓

From the very beginning, we knew this was the perfect place for us. Riverhouse was the first and only venue we toured, and the moment we walked in, we immediately said, “This is the one.” One of the biggest things we loved was that they only host one wedding per day and that was a huge plus for us. It made the entire experience feel personal, unhurried, and completely ours.

The staff was warm, professional, and so attentive, we loved our wedding attendant, Robert. We made a special request for the chef to prepare Filipino lumpia for our guests, and not only did they say yes, but it was absolutely delicious, our Filipino family and friends loved it! 💕

Communication was exceptional from start to finish. Kelley was amazing to work with, incredibly responsive, patient, and kind. No matter how many questions we had or how many decor changes I made along the way, she never hesitated to help. Everything was handled with so much care.

The organization, the service, the food, the atmosphere, every single detail was perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was and how seamless the entire day felt.

We are truly thankful to the entire Riverhouse team for giving us a wedding day we will cherish forever. We couldn’t recommend this venue enough to any couple looking for a stress-free, elegant, and unforgettable celebration. 💓

The Riverhouse was fantastic! The staff were all wonderful and they made it so easy to plan our wedding! I would recommend them to anyone!

Our October 2025 wedding at The Riverhouse was nothing short of perfect. We truly couldn’t have asked for more from a wedding venue. The entire team at The Riverhouse was extremely helpful, informative, accommodating and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process from our initial tour to our wedding and everything in between. The package The Riverhouse offers is unbeatable with everything included and no extra hidden fees. The venue itself is gorgeous, the food is incredible and the staff is top notch. Our guests have continuously raved about the venue, food & staff since the wedding. Huge shoutout to Kelley who helped us throughout the entire planning process and details as well as Rob & Loretta who were our day of coordinators and made sure everything was running smoothly and we had everything we needed throughout the entire wedding day. We will forever recommend The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station to everyone we know looking for a wedding venue.

I first found the Riverhouse searching on Zola. My husband and I spoke with Holly for our initial appointment. Holly had light music playing over the speakers when we arrived, and when I walked into the ballroom and onto the dance floor, I looked at my now husband and said, “This is it, I hope they have a date in 2025 available”.

The planning process with Kelley and the team was wonderful! The worksheets that are provided make planning easy and outline all the tasks clearly. We attended their vendor show which helped us determine exactly what we were looking for in our vendors to design our perfect wedding day. Our detail meeting about a month before our wedding day was smooth and we easily made all our banquet choices. A week before our wedding, we met with Holly to ensure our day of timeline was exactly how we wanted it – she totally nailed it day of!

We have been to many weddings, and we believed that food was one of the most important parts of our day. We were blown away by the quality (and quantity!) of food at the Riverhouse. At our tasting, my husband and I ranked the appetizer, salad and dinner choices. The rankings were so high, we had trouble narrowing it down! It’s been about 3 weeks, and our guests are still complementing our food and saying how beautiful the venue was. The mac and cheese bar has been a HUGE hit with our guests.

On our wedding day, Holly and Loretta kept everything smooth and seamless and both ladies provided a calming atmosphere when things started to feel chaotic (shout out to Loretta for grabbing me tums!). It truly seemed as if all the staff at the Riverhouse enjoyed our wedding event as much as our guests did! The food service was outstanding and went right along with our timeline, our bartenders were flawless, and we totally spied a little bit of dancing going on to our music and we were absolutely overjoyed!

We would like to thank everyone at the Riverhouse for making our day amazing! We hope to see you all again sometime soon!

The Riverhouse was absolutely perfect! We got married at the end of September and the venue totally exceeded our expectations. From the very first interactions with Jim, Hattie, Kelley we knew it was where we wanted to celebrate our day. We were planning from out of state, and between every phone call or email the team was quick, attentive and beyond helpful for our many questions. The venue alone speaks for itself, it is absolutely beautiful. Having grown up right down the road, I knew it was the perfect place to host our family and friends to show them a glimpse of beautiful New England and the charm it holds being on the river. The day of coordinator, Holly, was so great and truly made the day a breeze so we were able to enjoy every second. Our guests absolutely raved about the food! Our only regret was not taking any time to try the hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour… but the following day we found out they even sent us home with a tray of them so we ended up getting to try them! Everything about this venue is top notch, it is hospitality at its finest. You will feel so special and a sense of ease having your wedding at The Riverhouse! Thank you to everyone who made our day so amazing!

We will be singing Riverhouse praises to all who will listen! We are so beyond happy with how our day went and cannot believe how smooth it was! A gorgeous fall day with the leaves and the river in the background made the onsite photos gorgeous. Just a short drive away, we were able to have our first look at Gillette Castle which was breathtaking.

The staff on the day were incredible and went out of their way at every step. Our attendant, made sure we always had fresh drinks, even if we had only taken a sip. She was always ready to help, while still giving us privacy to enjoy our reception. The Banquet manager was nothing but professional and experienced. He executed each element, making us feel in the know and involved, but not responsible for the follow through.

We feel so blessed to have had such an easy planning process, especially given we only planned for 7 months! The Riverhouse team helped make this possible and give us a dream wedding.

Booking the Riverhouse was the best decision we made when it came to planning our wedding. From the very first tour, we felt appreciated, celebrated, and special. We couldn’t wait to book. Hattie, Kelley, and Lauren were a dream to work with. Any email did not go unanswered and their responses were timely. They not only took care of us but our families and guests. They allowed us to bring one of our family members who is autistic to see the venue before the wedding to ensure her comfort and ease her anxiety. We can’t thank them enough for their understanding. Rob was incredible during our rehearsal and wedding day. His attentiveness and professionalism was admired by us and our guests. Rob did not hesitate to make sure we or our families had whatever they needed. Loretta, our bridal attendant, went above and beyond to ensure we were enjoying our day. Her kindness and attentiveness did not go unnoticed. The entire staff, bartenders and servers, were amazing. Everything turned out amazing. We couldn’t recommend the Riverhouse enough!