Riviera Ballroom Reviews
21 Reviews
Rated
4.7
out of 5.0
Recommended by 94% of couples
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Jordan Married on 08/03/2019Gorgeous views
Amazing location in LG and so beautiful inside and out -
User2346782 2+ years agoHosting our wedding ceremony and reception at the Riviera was amazing! Everyone complimented us on the venue choice. THE BEST place to get married in Lake Geneva, hands down! Though, I do realize that I might be a little biased, but it really was great! -
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Morgan Married on 03/26/2016What a beautiful venue! With it located on the lake, you could ask for a more stunning back drop. Not to mention you get a lot for the money (sure there are a lot of add on charges but still less then other venues in the area). The location's preferred vendors are great and are really responsive and professional. Easiest way to plan your dream wedding! -
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Margo Married on 09/25/2010It's the best place hands down! You have to put a lot of work into it but it is so worth it in the end. I loved having it there!! -
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Elizabeth P. Married on 06/26/2021Beautiful Venue
Stephanie was wonderful to work with and the Riviera is absolutely beautiful! The ladies who were there the day of weren't as easy to work with, especially while we were cleaning up. Also, I wish we could have gotten into the venue earlier to set up, but everything worked out well! -
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Taylor Married on 12/31/2011The Riviera Ballroom was a great place to have our wedding reception- we actually have booked the space again for an anniversary party! Chuck was great to deal with throughout the whole process. Many rules that you must take note of: No candles, strict rules on timing to end the reception, etc. The room was recently renovated in 2011 and looks wonderful! -
User1223989 2+ years agoThe venue is GORGEOUS!!! It is somewhat difficult to get ahold of the event coordinator at times and I was a little panicked that you will not receive any tangible evidence that the event is booked...just a verbal agreement. The security guards for setup, tear down, and at the event were very kind and helpful. -
User2543832 2+ years agoThe Riviera is a gorgeous venue located right on Lake Geneva and I was very happy with the way everything turned out and looked. However, you are paying for the venue only. They have one type of banquet chair and two different tables available. Anything different has to be rented at an additional cost elsewhere. They have a list of preferred vendors you have to rent/do business with or there is an additional fee. We used the caterer and baker from that list and they were great, don't get me wrong. Just be prepared. The Riviera is in high demand so book early if you want a specific date (year plus in advance). We got married on a Monday thinking we would get the weekday price which is $1500 cheaper but because it was a holiday, we were charged full price. No where on the website or written information given to me was that stated. You also have to have everything cleaned up and out of the venue before you leave so recruit friends to make expedite the process. Chuck is very friendly, professional, and responds quickly to messages. -
User1684222 2+ years agoThe Riviera in Lake Geneva is stunning, an old ballroom located right on the water overlooking the docks, it could not be prettier. For people like us who love boating, the water, etc, it was what we wanted.
This being said, all The Riviera provides is the beautiful ballroom and a list of suggested caterers, bartenders, florists, etc. EVERYTHING has to be done separately, it is ALL your responsibility (be wiser than we were and hire a wedding planner!). Even the china and glassware have to be rented. Even a cutain to hide the kitchen area. You have to have a lot of time, a lot of energy and be ultra organized in order to pull this off!
The other huge draw back is parking. When we booked it, we were told there would be valet parking (we would have to pay for it, but it would be worth it). Well, the city stopped offering that. The wedding party and young people stayed at hotels close by and walked, so they were happy as could be with the whole weekend. But...... the older guests, some of which were not healthy, were pretty uspet when they had to park 7 blocks away. Just be prepared, especially if it is a summer wedding.
Chuck Gray was very reliable to work with and helpful. I have no complaints. It was just very, very stressful.
We had a rental company decorate, but also brought in table numbers, favors, old photos, etc. At the end of the evening (because The Riviera is usually booked all weekend with more and more weddings), we had to pack all of our boxes up and make numerous trips to the car to get everything cleared out of the building before we could leave. That put a damper on the evening.
Overall, because of the beauty and because of being right by the docks (the wedding party took a boat out for a while for photos), it was worth it, but be prepared....
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