The Riverside Church is spacious and elegant wedding venue located in New York, New York with extensive experience uniting interfaith, heterosexual, and same-sex couples. This space boasts beautiful architecture and stunning views, perfect for breathtaking photos. The Riverside Church is a historic location that sits on the historic Upper West Side overlooking the Hudson River. The church features a large ceremony area and a variety of event halls ideal for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and more. This church can cater to all party sizes, big and small, and can accommodate to a couple’s distinct style, vision, and budget.

Facilities and Capacity
This venue has a number of facilities that can cater to large affairs and intimate gatherings. From the Christ Chapel, that can hold 100 wedding guests, to the South Hall, that can accommodate 500 wedding guests, couples have plenty of options to choose from. They also have get-ready rooms for the couple and their designated bridal parties. The Riverside Church provides many halls that can be transformed into a number of different floor plans, including long tables and circle tables, to accommodate a couple’s catering choices. Whether you’re having a small ceremony of 25 people or a reception of over 100 guests, their staff can lead couples in the right direction when it comes to catering, venue selection, vendor management, and more.

Services Offered
This iconic and historic church can easily host a couple’s ceremony, reception, cocktail hour, and reception dinner. Their services include an experienced event planner, setup, and cleanup. Their spaces boast a variety of amenities, including a wood-burning fireplace, an open floor plan flexible for a variety of event designs, large gothic-style spaces, stone pillars, a stage for entertainment, a lobby, and more.

History
The church is modeled after the 13th Century gothic cathedral in France. The very first service was held in 1930, and since then has been graced by presidents, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more.