Riverview Reviews

Kayla and the staff at The Riverview are lovely and professional and amazing. The food was delicious and our guests were well cared for, as were we. The bridal attendants couldn’t have been more attentive and sweet. Everything was so well coordinated I must have been the calmest bride! We definitely recommend this venue.

From the first time we walked into the Riverview, it was THE place where everything went right. The months of planning leading up to our wedding, when we had meetings or emails with Kayla and Meghan at the Riverview, it was always pleasant and easy - they were wonderful to work with. Even though the precedent of high quality and extremely pleasant interactions was set, I couldn't have predicted that it could get better. Kayla and Meghan led the way and our personal bridal attendants, Damani and Stephon were like mindreaders, on top of every possible need or want we had and there to provide for us before we even knew what we needed. Everything from hot tea on a cold day to sewing my maid of honor into her dress because of a stuck zipper. Aside from the venue being absolutely beautiful, the food being amazing and delicious and and the price actually being much better than I thought it would be for a wedding of 125, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond for us in every possible way. You will be SO happy you chose this place. I would do it again a million times with them in our corner!

Our wedding was on 11/4/23 at the Riverview in Simsbury, CT. Hiring the Riverview was the BEST decision we made in preparation for our big day! Kayla, our wedding coordinator, was communicative and was sure to answer any question that arose. We were given great recommendations for other vendors as well. Then, on the night of the event, the staff handled everything with such professionalism and expertise! Everyone at the Riverview was courteous, attentive, and reliable! They asked us if we needed anything, packed up food, kept our gifts safe, and made sure that we were happy! We truly felt that we were in the best of hands. The Riverview provides the ultimate wedding experience and we would highly recommend this venue!

The Riverview was amazing! My husband and I had our wedding there on 10/21/23 and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Our coordinator Kayla was super helpful with answering any questions that we had and always got back to us in a timely manner. The day of our wedding, Kayla and our assistant coordinator Meghan ensured everything went smoothly. Our two bridal attendants, Stephon and Mackenzie, were wonderful!!! They were both so kind and always made sure my husband and I had something to drink or to eat. Special shoutout to Mackenzie for carrying the train of my dress in the pouring rain and for making it look easy to bustle my dress! All of the Riverview staff did a fantastic job with setting up our decorations for all of the dining tables, the memory table, guest book table, and place card table. Everything was packed up for us at the end of the night and it was really nice to be able to just put everything in our car afterwards. The food at the Riverview was absolutely delicious!!! From the hors d'oeuvres to the 3 course lunch to the dessert, everything tasted so good! We also got the add-on Viennese table for dessert, which all of our guests loved. The Riverview was incredibly accommodating towards food allergies that our guests had and put out labels at the Viennese table of any potential allergens in the desserts. It was a perfect day and we cannot thank the Riverview enough for making it possible!

Having our wedding at The Riverview was fantastic! We are so glad we chose them to host our big day! The staff was very experienced and attentive to details, often prompting us to think about things we hadn’t before. Kayla was our coordinator and very on top of things. The food was great, and a beautiful location for pictures. With the tent outside weather was never a concern for us, and the day turned out wonderful! We would highly recommend The Riverview to anyone!

From the start this venue was perfect. Maureen was attentive and helpful with any questions we had. As the day got closer we attended a tasting. We left the tasting a little worried because most of the appetizers were cold at the tasting. The day of the wedding the food was perfect! Kayla and her team were organized and set up all of our decor perfectly. Everything ran smoothly and left us stress free.

Above and beyond. There’s so much to say and I can’t tell it all. We planned our wedding in 3 months! First, was our site tour. Being an hour away with a tight schedule Meghan accommodated us and stayed late just so we could do the site tour. Meghan was such a delight, full of energy and enthusiasm that I wanted to work there. The space was gorgeous. We loved the huge windows and high ceilings. It was so elegant we didn’t have to decorate. The ceremony space was ideal with a beautiful tent. The bar and outside bistro setting was icing on the cake. We booked the following week.

Then we got a letter and email from Adam introducing himself and scheduled our menu meeting (which was a week after the tasting event). When we got to the tasting event, we were not on the list. But Maureen and the staff barely batted an eye and escorted us to a table and away we went. The food was incredibly delicious. We don’t go out to dinner often because I cook and cook well. The appetizers and main dishes were amazing. I still think about the mashed potatoes with the filet mignon. The staff was on top of everything and it was the tasting!

We left with our cupcakes and frosting/fillings to try at home. To my dismay there was no red velvet cupcake which is what I knew was going to be our cake. We tried the others. I emailed Adam and explained what happened. He talked with their pastry chef. When we showed up for our meeting a week later, there were two red velvet cupcakes on the desk made especially for us that day! They were so fluffy and delicious. I even gave feedback on the cream cheese filling and on the day of, the filling was exactly what I wanted. My bridesmaid still raves about the cake, she had two slices.

Throughout the planning Adam was patient and always responsive. I emailed him a lot.

The day of our drop off we were 5 hours late. I was a mess. I called ahead to let them know. They were so supportive and encouraging. When we finally arrived, at the beginning of another event, they were so accommodating and we went through everything for the next day. While doing so, Adam popped in to see us and make sure we were ok and assured us everything was going to work out and be great.

The day of was just perfect. We had 167 people. We got so many compliments about the beauty of the venue inside and out, the food, the bar, the staff. My FIL was amazed with Adam, who seemed to have cloned himself because he was just everywhere. Our attendants Sarah and Will were wonderful. The staff even rearranged our picture frame favors/escort cards at my request as I stood waiting to walk out to the ceremony.

Adam and the team at The Riverview took care of everything, we could not have asked for anything more.

The Riverview was great to work with. Leading up to the wedding (06/04/2023) we had no problems contacting our coordinator Adam and he was able to answer any questions we had. The rehearsal ended up on a Thursday night for our Sunday wedding, but we were able to drop off most of the decor items and go over the ceremony plans. We had DIYed centerpieces and ceremony decor and they were able to put it all out for us day of (pre-assembled) and helped put everything in our car the night of the wedding. We also had 2 bridal assistants that checked on us throughout the night, making sure we had food and drinks and helping bustle my dress and get tissues when I cried happy tears. Overall, the venue was beautiful, and we were glad we could have the ceremony outside but protect our guests from too much sun, or any possible rain. Other venues having poor back up plans for rain is a big reason we did not select some of the others we looked at. The Riverview helped to make sure things when exactly how we wanted through the night, and we were happy with how everything turned out.

Our wedding at The Riverview was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we booked the venue, we knew we were in good hands. Adam, our day-of coordinator, was exceptional. He was always there to lend a helping hand, and his responsiveness was truly impressive.

Not only was the venue visually stunning, but the food was also exceptional. The culinary team went above and beyond to create a fantastic menu that left our guests raving. Our special little request for "fried pickles" was top-notch!

One of the standout moments was when we had to make a quick change in plans due to unexpected weather. The staff at The Riverview handled it seamlessly, accommodating our needs without any issues. Their flexibility and willingness to make our day perfect, despite the circumstances, were truly appreciated.

We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. Every aspect, from the attentive staff to the beautiful setting, exceeded our expectations. Our wedding day was flawless, and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you, The Riverview and Adam, for making our wedding day an unforgettable experience!

The Riverview exceeded our expectations. I can not say enough about the excellent service received by this venue. Since the first time we met with Maureen to the preparation for the wedding with our coordinator Kayla, our experience has been outstanding. Thank you, Kayla, for your professionalism and patience and for making our day the best.

Our wedding at The Riverview was absolutely perfect. As soon as we spoke to Maureen we were sold on booking this as our venue, and it was the best decision we could have made. It was the perfect October wedding space inside and out. The foliage for our on-site ceremony could have been out of a magazine. The ballroom with its floor to ceiling windows is so romantic. The staff is EXCEPTIONAL! Kayla our coordinator was extremely organized, had answers to every question we had, made sure our special day went seamlessly, and she always checked in to make sure we were having fun! And I can't say enough about the food and drinks, OMG! Our guests are still raving to us about everything from the cocktail hour to the cake and the spectacular dessert table. There was not one thing served that wasn't amazing. The Riverview was just so phenomenal and will always have a special place in our hearts. We can't recommend it enough!

Amazing beyond comparison so much help and such nice people

We definitely made the right choice when choosing Riverview as our wedding venue. The whole process was perfect. Kayla was very responsive in any questions we had. The staff was attentive and helpful. The venue was beautiful!

I would definitely recommend this venue.

I wish I could give it more than five stars! This venue was amazing and everything I had ever hoped for. Kayla is the most fantastic day of coordinator. She is prompt, knowledgeable, and beyond helpful. The venue is breathtaking. The service is spectacular. My guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. The night started and ended perfectly, and I am beyond happy with my experience. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the Simsbury/ Hartford county area, this is it. No need to look further. You won’t regret it!

The food was incredible, the staff was highly professional, and the ambience inside and outside was classy and elegant. The picturesque location by the beautiful Farmington river was amazing to see and they were unbelievably helpful in planning out the wedding and really made it a stress-free process. Could not recommend highly enough!

They were amazing, price, coordinated, food was great, it’s worth it! The staff made everything so easy

My husband and I had our reception at the Riverview last month. We fell in love with this place several years ago when we went to a wedding there and knew it was where we'd have our own wedding one day. It was everything we'd hoped for and more!! Planning our wedding with them was so easy. They were flexible and accommodating and I don't think I ever heard the word "no"! The staff there was wonderful, making sure that we had a drink in hand at all times and we had anything we wanted or needed! Our wedding planner, Alyson was great. She made sure that we had our dinners wrapped up since we didn't have time to eat, when my husband took his jacket off during our announcement, she made sure that it was back on in time for our dance. She was great! The food was incredible, our guests were all very full and very happy! So many people complimented the food and the service! The place is absolutely gorgeous! I am so happy that we chose the Riverview to have our wedding reception at - it was unforgettable!

From before we even booked the riverview made us feel special. Throughout our two year engagement and a pandemic both Adam and Maureen kept us in the loop and optimistic. As we got closer they continued to blow any expectations out of the water with their responsiveness, helpfulness, and ideas! Our day of was amazing and perfect thanks to the venue and staff! They were so attentive and helpful! I couldn’t imagine any other venue leveling up. Oh and their food is the best thing I’ve ever eaten. BOOK THEM NOW if you want the most perfect wedding!

I can’t express enough how happy I am that I chose this venue. We had to postpone our wedding because of the pandemic and Maureen and Adam made it a seamless transition and never seemed bothered by my ten million questions. Maureen and Adam were easy to talk to and always paid attention to any concerns we had. One of our vendors was a little overbearing the day of our wedding and Adam kept it professional and was able to handle the situation well. We joked about it after. You get a great package deal when you book with the Riverview. Highly recommend!

From the moment we drove up to The Riverview and stepped inside, it was stunning. We visited numerous venues and The Riverview was our last venue we visited and we knew it was the place we wanted to get married at. The staff is very friendly and we met with Maureen our first visit and she’s great. She definitely sold us on the place. The venue is so well maintained and beautiful. They have 2 ballrooms, one on each side with separate bathrooms. We got married during COVID when the restrictions were just starting to lift right beforehand so we were actually the only wedding there that day. Adam was our wedding coordinator who is very friendly and attentive. He made sure all the details were taken care of. It was pouring on my wedding day but we were still able to get married outside under their tent. Adam was very communicative via email even at midnight the night before the wedding when I was worried about the rain and the tent. The day of the wedding I had 2 personal bridal attendants who were amazing, they made sure I had something to drink and eat right after the wedding ceremony during cocktail hour when we were taking family photos. They also tended to us through out the whole reception. Our bridal suite also had refreshments and hot hors d’oeuvres. Adam also made sure my parents and family were well taken care of through out the wedding day. My guests raved about the food both during cocktail hour and the reception. They fully enjoyed the open bar and also complimented on the wedding cake which is included in their wedding package. We also did the ice cream sundae bar which was a hit and an exit station of breakfast sandwiches for the guests on their way out of the wedding. The staff takes care of all your decorations and also packs everything up for you at the end of the night. The Riverview really knows how to take care of you and makes sure your wedding goes off without a hitch. Thank you Maureen, Adam and all the staff at The Riverview for an unforgettable wedding!

Loved everything about our day!

I recently had one of the best experiences at the Riverview. I was there for the Senior Prom assisting a student that needed some special accommodation. Adam Blutt a coordinator at River did an outstanding job assisting us with our requests. The night was prefect for everyone

I was looking for an elegant indoor venue to hold my winter wedding that also fit our price tag. The Riverview 1000% delivered!! They were so accommodating with Covid as well as providing discounts and little extras since our day was during the off season. We had everything all in one place so we never once worried about having to pin down vendors or look elsewhere. My event manager, Kayla, was amazing as well as the day of bridal attendants, waitstaff, bartenders, etc. I never once worried about anything because I was so confident that Kayla and her team took care of anything. Both my husband and I would highly recommend the Riverview and I know all of our guests also had nothing but good things to say.

beautiful venue, the staff was so helpful - highly recommend!