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About

Venetian River Club is an elegant, private banquet hall and wedding venue in Nokomis, Florida. This secluded property offers the ambiance of the Italian countryside in the heart of South Florida. With an exceptional culinary and event staff along with picturesque views of the nature preserve, there is something for everyone at Venetian River Club. The staff curates events that are a reflection of your tastes and individual styles. Whether you’re looking forward to a simple, intimate ceremony or want to plan the celebration of a lifetime, Venetian River Club will make your day truly an exceptional experience.

Facilities and Capacity
Venetian River Club offers a one of a kind wedding venue for couples of all styles and tastes. The blend of modern Tuscan and Venetian architecture style offers sophistication and elegant portrait backdrops, as well as a luxury experience for guests. The Club consists of three dining rooms, a manicured event lawn, and secluded trails perfect for any size and style wedding. It is nestled on a 70-acre nature preserve with native palm and oak trees providing shade across the trails. Three main dining rooms: La Sala Lounge, Pranzare DIning Room, and La Vista Dining Room, each featuring high ceilings and panoramic window vistas of the outdoor veranda and event lawn. The main room is a full banquet hall with a capacity of 140 seated guests. Its royal interior design and open floor plan offer limitless possibilities for seating and style.

Services Offered
Venetian River Club wants to make your special day a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved. They offer ceremony coordination and planning services to help execute the big day. They will match you with local vendors including music, entertainment, florals, transportation, and more. Venetian River Club also offers custom-curated menus to best serve your guests. They work with an exceptional culinary staff to provide a delicious, health-conscious meal for all.

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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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
Signature Drink

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

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

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?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of Venetian River Club

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Courtney Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

Megan and her team were absolutely amazing! I have never met a person who knew just exactly how to make my dreams come to life! They made the process just so easy! I can honestly say that this was the best venue and team I could have asked for! I cannot say enough about Megan and her team! They truly made everything so beautiful. Thank you for making my wedding day so beautiful.
Karen
Karen Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautifully decorated with amazing service and food!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about the beauty, setup, service, flexibility, food quality and willingness to accommodate literally ANYTHING that we wanted. Anthony and Megan took the reigns and created the most stunning and beautifully put-together reception of our dreams. The fenced-in outdoor grass area was perfect for the kids to romp around, the gorgeous entrance vestibule, cozy cocktail hour room/bar, and separate cake and dessert room are excellent touches. The servers were super attentive to us and ALL of the guests and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a drink in their hand or food on their plates. We cannot stop talking about how perfect it was. Guests were thrilled and all felt the same way. I would most definitely recommend this venue to any and all considering it for their wedding reception. We had about 50 adults and 15 children and it was a wonderful space for us with plenty of extra room. Not too large and empty, but just right! Also, there are great outdoor spots for photos including a huge Oak tree with Spanish moss by a lake to take advantage of. Top of the line! Do it!
Camille
Camille Sent on 02/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal quality of service

Paul and the Venetian River Club staff go above and beyond to ensure that your event/big day goes as smoothly as possible. Beyond professional and helpful, able to keep everything on track smoothly and elegantly.
Mira
Mira Sent on 01/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding possible

Very good venue, very helpful in organizing , didn’t need wedding planner, Paul did excellent job
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue!

Paul was just amazing from beginning, middle, and end! This venue is so beautiful and it’s great that it can all be in one place. We had the ceremony outside and they have a large cocktail room for our guests of 100. The reception was inside and they transformed it into what I imagined, beautiful! The price was just right for us and I was allowed to use any of the decorations they had which was an added bonus! They were very quick and professional when I had questions for them. I was able to use the whole club house from early morning to get our wedding party ready and they made sure we were well taken care of. This venue was the absolute best!
Merissa
Merissa Sent on 04/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever.

This was the best day ever. Paul was spectacular. He went above and beyond to make this day perfect. He set everything up and broke everything down so my wedding and i party didn’t lift a finger. They are super flexible with pricing, dates, and times. He was amazing at going over all the details and made sure it was how I imagined. The food was absolutely amazing. All my guests were blown away. The whole wedding went smoothly. I wish I could rate a million stars.
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Deanna Sent on 10/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Venue

My daughter got married at The Venetian River Club on September 19, 2020. It is a difficut time to plan a wedding with the pandemic. Paul and Chris walked us through every step and were more then accomodating at all times. They went above and beyond what we expected. The food and the service were also outstanding. I would highly recommend the River Club.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Grateful Beyond Words

Chris and Paul were so accommodating! They worked in ensuring I was happy from day one of our meeting! They have great tips and tricks to keep my stress level down! Also, Alyza did such an amazing job decorating for the wedding, it left me full of emotions! If you choose this venue, you will not be disappointed!
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Donna Sent on 12/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Alicia Hunnerman at the Venetian Golf & River Club went above and beyond to make my daughters wedding nothing short of a fairytale. Her professionalism and the venue itself speaks for itself.. I would recommend this facility to anyone planning a special occasion. Anyone who plans a wedding knows what a stressful event this can be and not once from food tasting, to the bridal shower right down to the big day did my daughter nor I worry about anything. 12-13-14 was the most memorable day ever and I could not thank the Venetian and Alicia for being part of it.
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Ariane Sent on 12/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was the most amazing night of my life, all thanks to the amazing staff at the Venetian River Club, and in particular, Alicia. Throughout the entire process she made our wedding planning stress free. She even went above and beyond to surprise me with the entire reception decor from centerpieces to table settings, I didn't pick anything out, because we completely trusted her and she couldn't have done a better job. She truly loves what she does and makes every wedding so special!
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Awards

24

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
BLACK TIE DJs BLACK TIE DJs Wedding DJs

The Venetian is a great choice for a wedding, and we always love events there. The entire Staff is great to work with, always professional and upbeat, and we know eveything will run professionally and smoothly!

A Victorian Bride Hair & Makeup Design Team A Victorian Bride Hair & Makeup Design Team Wedding Hair & Makeup

Venetian Golf and River Club is the hidden gem of the Venice area. Alicia of the Venetian Golf and River Club is a true professional and very detail orientated person. Alicia goes to great lengths to make sure that brides happy with every stage of their planning. The food is excellent, the banquet rooms are elegant and beautiful overlooking the pristine golf course. The wedding photos are stunning at that venue!

Beneva Weddings Beneva Weddings Wedding Florists

This is a lovely location for weddings and special events. They have many indoor and outdoor options for a bridal party, including a bachelor party on the greens for the guys.

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Venetian River Club frequently asked questions

Venetian River Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Venetian River Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Venetian River Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Venetian River Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Resort
Venetian River Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Venetian River Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Venetian River Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Venetian River Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Venetian River Club is recommended by 97% 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, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in flexibility.
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