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Riverside House, headquarters and home of the Junior League of Jacksonville, opened its facilities to the Jacksonville community in December of 1980. This historic facility offers its boardroom, auditorium, reception hall and kitchen to the public at affordable rates. Originally a church, this beautiful property is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions and meetings – large and small.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$1,300

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

$1,300

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of The Riverside House

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Alessandra Sent on 03/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Loved the venue!

Had a great experience with this venue! Very responsive and professional. Really loved the place, all of our guest loved it as well. They were very accommodating when it came to how we wanted the set up and they helped get everything ready for the day of. I will keep this venue in mind for future non-wedding festivities as well!
Erin
Erin Sent on 07/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Riverside House was the perfect size for our group of 55 guests. I wanted an indoor wedding and reception with a more traditional feel and The Riverside House delivers. They have flexible scheduling so you have enough time to set up and tear down for your event. Parking is plentiful and the staff is very responsive. We loved the natural lighting during the ceremony.
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Bojana Sent on 06/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The place is beautiful.. Manager is amazing she helped us out when we needed to move back my wedding twice already.
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Meryl Sent on 04/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Riverside House was exactly what we didn't know we were looking for. I've always wanted to get married in a chapel, but none could accommodate more than 50 guests until a coworker suggested the Riverside House! What a beautiful place. Almost all our guests were from out of town so having everything in one place was very important to us, and you can't be the price! I was adamant about having a dance floor. They were able to oblige; once our guests had eaten, some tables were cleared, and we had more than enough room. The staff are extremely flexible and easy to work with, definitely not their first rodeo. The natural lighting in our pictures is stunning. We continue to receive compliments on finding such a beautiful, timeless place in such a big city. The venue is naturally beautiful, and we provided minimal decorations to simply add some color. Everything turned out beautiful!!!
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Sabrina Sent on 11/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Riverside provided me with a traditional chapel look upstairs and a lovely reception hall downstairs for one great price. It was so beautiful, I only had to use minimum decorations. They worked with the hours I needed and made sure everything was in place. The reception hall is kind of small however so I think it is better for a smaller weddings. I would recommend this venue to anyone. They help make my day perfect.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 10/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Riverside House was the perfect venue for us. We had our ceremony and reception here. Anita, the office manager was always available to help with anything we needed and we were provided with 3 very helpful staff members during our rehearsal and wedding day. The natural lighting upstairs made for the most beautiful pictures and down stairs bridal room was amazing! I'm so glad we chose to have our wedding at the Riverside House, it was everything we wanted!
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Loren Sent on 08/21/2018
4.4 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue! We had are ceremony upstairs and it was simple, elegant and beautiful. We didn’t use a ton of flowers because the space is beautiful on it’s own. The reception hall is great, it was a little small for are reception. They said it seats 125, we had 100 guests seated with a bar, buffet and dj and it was tight!! We had a few complaints that people couldn’t sit near the buffet because they couldn’t get into their seat. We had to move 3 tables to create a dance floor, not a big deal, they did tell us about it ahead of time. All and all beautiful and reasonable!!!
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The Riverside House frequently asked questions

The Riverside House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Riverside House for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Riverside House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Riverside House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Riverside House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Riverside House is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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