The River View Reviews
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Chelsea Sent on 05/31/2025A perfect venue!
We knew we wanted to book The River View the moment we stepped inside, and never doubted this decision throughout the entire wedding process. The outdoor spaces (the river, docks, kiln, patio, lawn) provided great views and a wonderful canvas for creative wedding photographs. The indoor spaces feel gigantic with their high ceilings and windows. The venue is a great option if you have guests with mobility issues, since it’s all one level. Getting-ready rooms were great. The drive-up to the venue through the park is beautiful. The venue staff was responsive and always had answers to our questions. Great Blue Heron Catering (built-in) provided a delicious meal (and the APPS!). We got tons of compliments on both the venue and the food!The River View's reply:
Chelsea,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute honor to host your special day and we are so glad you had such a wonderful time. We wish you and Andrew the best in your new chapter in life! -
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Victoria Sent on 11/04/2024⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We are thrilled with our choice of The River View for our wedding! From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding day. The stunning views and beautiful space provided a breathtaking backdrop for both our ceremony and reception.
The venue and catering staff were incredibly helpful and attentive throughout the entire planning process. They ensured everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding, which allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment. The venue was impeccably maintained, and the setup was exactly how we envisioned it.
If you’re looking for a venue that combines beauty and professionalism, look no further than The River View!The River View's reply:
Victoria, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're overjoyed to hear that The River View was the perfect setting for your wedding day. It’s wonderful to know that the views and space provided such a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony and reception. We're so glad our venue and catering team could support you throughout the planning process and help everything run smoothly. We’re honored to have been a part of your special day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together! -
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Tommy Sent on 09/28/2023Dream Venue on the Occoquan River
The River View at Occoquan is an absolutely stunning venue in a pocket of Northern Virginia we didn't even know existed (until our wedding planner suggested it to us as a potential wedding site and ultimately was the perfect location for our big day).
River View offers the intimacy for a private wedding, while easily accommodating 150-200 guests, and provides the perfect backdrop of the Occoquan river for any outdoor ceremony/event. We were so impressed by the food, the service, and the overall experience provided by the team!
Despite the logistical challenges of planning a Virginia wedding from the West Coast (we live in Los Angeles), it was a smooth process working with the River View team. We were very impressed with the responsiveness and high touch support we received from Hannah, Ashley, and the River View staff along the way. They were easy to communicate with and super accessible throughout the planning process and the final weeks leading up to our wedding day, which made the whole experience very enjoyable.
Day-of-wedding execution was seamless, with only a few hiccups that none of our guests were aware of (firepits were not turned on and wine table service was limited). Otherwise, we were very happy with the way our wedding turned out - guests were very pleased with the food catered by the Great Blue Heron team and everyone loved the venue (especially the scenic drive up to the venue )!
Thank you to the entire River View team for making our dream wedding a reality! We will definitely recommend River View to friends and family looking for a wedding venue or event space in the future!The River View's reply:
Tommy, we were so honored to be part of your special day, we wish you and Michael the very best! Thank you for your kind words! -
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Briana Sent on 10/17/2022Beautiful venue!
We had such a wonderful experience working with Hannah and the River View team! We had so many changes leading up to out wedding due to Covid and rain, and they were so on top of everything! It is such a beautiful venue both indoors and outdoors! -
Jessica Sent on 08/12/2022
This is the one
Beautiful. Spacious. Breathtaking. Once in a lifetime memory that will never be forgotten by us or our guests. Any and all other adjectives that can describe the perfect venue should be used.
The venue was absolutely gorgeous. It was the perfect location for our wedding. We had almost given up and settled on another venue, but we had a feeling that the right venue had to be out there. With River View, you have a capacity of 400+, modern building, incredibly tall ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, waterfront for beautiful photos, pristine wooden floors, gold chiavari chairs, amazing team (Cori and Fern), exclusive caterer Great Blue Heron (who nailed all the service and food), and the list goes on and on. -
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Tugce Sent on 07/28/2022Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish
If you pick River View, you will not be disappointed. The venue itself is absolutely a dream, but Cori and Fern definitely make it worthwhile. They were always so responsive and so helpful, even offering us things the venue just had from over the years. Their added guidance was/is unmatched.
The Great Blue Heron is the caterer for all of the Nova Parks, and even though they are an automatic booking their services are also top notch. Every person I talked to after the fact raved about how delicious the food was.
Overall, if you are considering River View - pick it, you won't regret it. -
Clare Sent on 02/20/2022
Great Venue
The River View was absolutely gorgeous as our venue. The planning staff was very easy to work with and everything ended up looking beautiful 💜 -
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Ryan Sent on 10/29/2021Love at First Sight
So my wife and I toured the River View in February of 2019 and we instantly loved the venue when we walked into the building. We first met with Cori and her team, she gave us a thorough rundown of the venue. She was so friendly and patient with our questions. She explained at that time that the River View was a new venue. We were excited that it was recently build and the scenery in the area wowed us, especially since it's on the river bank. We were so impressed, we signed a contract the next day to reserve our wedding for April of 2020. We wanted to try their catering partner, Great Blue Heron, so we went to a taste testing at the venue a few weeks later. We were also impressed with their appetizers, entrees, and variety of foods, that we decided to have Great Blue Heron cater our wedding reception. A year of wedding planning zoomed by quickly and as you well know by the time we were almost ready to have our wedding we had to postpone it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon after a Virginia State of Emergency was announced, Cori and her team provided us with alternative dates. At first we postponed it for six months but after three months of the ongoing pandemic we decided to push it out till October of 2021 just to be safe and with the hope of a vaccine coming out way before our wedding. Cori was so patient and made it so easy to reschedule our weddings twice. Fast forward another year and we are finally doing our walk through with Cori and she made it very easy. We went down her check lists, reviewed the layouts for the ceremony and reception, and did a final walkthrough of the venue. Afterwards, both my wife and I felt more at ease with the wedding planning. Finally, on the day of the wedding, everything that we required of the venue was exactly what we wanted or better. We got compliments for the beautiful venue, the amazing scenery, our guests enjoyed the special cocktail drink (we asked a Fall weather drink and they made a delicious hot apple cider bourbon), and guests loved the food. Cori and her team really made it a perfect day for our wedding and we absolutely recommend the River View. -
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Kathryn Sent on 09/16/2021The River View is IT.
I live in Philadelphia, but knew I wanted to get married where I grew up. I toured the River View in February of 2020, and because the staff was so warm and the space was so stunning, booked it immediate for 9/18/2020. Then COVID erupted, and I can’t say enough good things about Cori, Fern, and the rest of the team at the River View. They helped us reschedule (twice) and were there for us when we were finally able to celebrate in person on 9/3/21. Every single detail was thought of and managed. Cori & Fern answered questions for us before we were able to ask. We got so lucky that the first venue we toured was this one, because we couldn’t have pulled off the party we did without them. Every vendor we hired said the same thing about the River View — how professional, organized, and helpful they all are. This venue & team is incredible, and we couldn’t recommend them enough! -
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Luciana Sent on 08/08/2021Great venue and team!
The staff at the River View is absolutely incredible! Unfortunately we had to cancel our wedding due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, but the team at RV was great leading up to the event and in working with us to reschedule and eventually cancel. Cori and Fern are extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and already have the answer to your question before you've thought to ask it. The space is also, of course, beautiful and what sold us in the first place. The catering is also excellent and we enjoyed the tasting. Highly recommend the River View for your party needs! -
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Jenna Sent on 07/26/2021Beautiful Location and Wonderful Staff
Fantastic! The team at the River View was truly amazing at every step of the way. They were very communicative and helpful during the planning process; and made sure that I had nothing to worry about on the day of the event. The food from Great Blue Heron (their contracted catering team) was soooo good, all our guests had rave reviews! The bar tending team also was cranking out the most amazing drinks that left our guests speechless. It is a beautiful venue, in a great location, and they have a fantastic service team on top of it! I couldn’t have asked for anything better. -
Antioneya Sent on 07/02/2021
BOMB!!!!!! The best!!!! BOOK NOW!!!!
I can’t even begin to explain how much lucky my husband and I are to have found The River view or shall I say CORI & FERN!!! We found this venue at the last minute and they immediately catered to us and made sure that we had everything that we needed and answered all of my 1000 questions via email and phone. We are so grateful for them. Our wedding coordinators were super lazy and disappeared during our wedding day and CORI & FERN literally saved the day!! I am so thankful. If it wasn’t for Cori & Fern, my husband and I would have had to coordinate our own wedding. These ladies and this venue are the best! Cori & Fern helped with EVERYTHING!! From setting up, helping with my dress alllll night, following the timeline & making sure everyone was lined up and etc. I mean I should have hired them to be my coordinators 😫😫 they saved my wedding day!!! HIRE THIS VENUE! You won’t be disappointed!!! Oh!! & Rose, the bartender was Soooo much fun! Her drinks were amazing & she also assisted with my dress and making sure to keep
Those signature drinks rolling!!!! She was so sweet & tended to our guests in such an amazing way!!!! Thank you ladies!!!! -
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Shannon Sent on 06/18/2021
We loved having our wedding at the river view
Our wedding day would have not been the same if it weren't for The River View. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The HUGE open windows made the whole ceremony and reception so beautiful!!!! We worked with Cori and Fern and they were both so helpful and very responsive. Our wedding day was so magical at The River View! :) -
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Jenna Sent on 11/17/2020Best venue!
I threw more than a few temper tantrums towards my now husband insisting upon this venue and wow I’m so glad I did and only a little ashamed about it.
This place is gorgeous at all times of the year. The building itself is such a nice modern vibe it’s a nice change from all the barns in this area! The windows are so gorgeous and the view of the river is perfect! I love all of our pics from this place! -
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De’angela Sent on 09/03/2020
The Perfect Venue!
The Riverview at Occoquan was my absolute number 1 choice for our wedding venue. The floor to ceiling windows and the open concept layout was the perfect space for what our wedding planner and I envisioned. The Coordinators (Cori, Fern, and Brooke) were always so responsive. When the government stay-at-home mandate was put in place and all large gatherings were postponed the staff immediately reached out to let us know what our options were and they were very flexible with cancellations and rescheduling. The catering services provided by Great Blue Heron was also very impressive. Our guests certainly enjoyed their meals. The ONLY downfall of the venue is the uneven/patchy grass in the outdoor ceremony space. -
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Amy Sent on 08/17/2020Our wedding was perfect!!
Everyone we met at the venue was absolutely AMAZING!! Their communication was awesome and they were always so quick to respond to any questions we had. Working with them was just such a delight and I believe the staff really enjoys what they do. They took such great care of us on our wedding day and they were so flexible especially because we had to move the ceremony indoors about an hour before the guests arrived. They recommended vendors where we needed them too and they were just so helpful with everything. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and exactly what we envisioned! And they’re very dog friendly which is great because we had our pup in our wedding and he was able to stay on premises the whole day (and get all the belly rubs and treats he could ask for from the staff). -
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Biz E. Sent on 02/29/2020This was an easy choice for me
I got married here in February of 2020, and I am so glad I chose this venue! Their team answered my questions promptly whenever I asked. I had tons of access to the venue during the planning process, and there were a million great places for photo ops. The day of my wedding went perfectly, and I felt very well attended by the whole staff. -
Kristin Sent on 01/12/2020
Loved our venue!
This review is long overdue! Our wedding planner had gone to the River View's grand opening in July of 2018 and thought of us. She was on the money because this was the PERFECT venue! Cori and her team are extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and transparent. They made the whole process from touring the venue to the day of the wedding very easy and smooth. Great Blue Heron catering is responsible for the food and drinks so that was one less vendor to worry about (they came recommended by a friend who used them at another NOVA parks site, and despite agreeing to use them before tasting the food, you still get a HUGE tasting of pretty much everything on their menu to make your own selections---come hungry!) The River View is absolutely gorgeous. The pictures look amazing, but really don't do it justice. It was one of the aspects of our wedding guests kept complimenting us on over and over again. The outdoor space is just as beautiful as the indoor architecture, so much so that my fiancé and I could have tossed a coin and been happy with either ceremony plan. You can have the ceremony in one of two outdoor spaces or indoors. We chose indoors since it was Labor Day weekend and a still little too warm out, but we were able to have an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour complete with yard games that come with the venue and took pictures outside as well. The view over the water is gorgeous and the docks make for some beautiful photo options. The Brickmaker's Cafe is also located below the venue and offers a food truck for late night eats during the reception, which we took advantage of and was a huge hit with our guests and our stomachs! You will not be disappointed if you select this venue for your big day, they were fantastic! Our only regret is not being able to relive the experience every day! -
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Jim S. Sent on 12/08/2019Outstanding venue and staff
Amazing, friendly, professional, and attentive staff. Beautiful venue! Thank you so much for going out of your way to make our special day even more memorable. -
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Melanie Sent on 10/12/2019Absolutely Stunning & Perfect!
My husband and I got married here on 09/06/2019. We had an AMAZING experience! The staff, particularly Cori and Liz, were extremely helpful, responsive, and worked with us throughout the whole process. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The venue was STUNNING! We had our ceremony outside with a gorgeous view of the river. The reception area inside is extremely spacious and has plenty of natural lighting with all of the windows. Great Blue Heron is their caterer and the food was outstanding. We received so many compliments from our guests about the venue, staff, and food. I had the wedding of my dreams thanks to The River View at Occoquan! I couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thank you for everything!The River View's reply:
You're an angel, Melanie! Thank you for the kind review and choosing us to host your family and friends. -
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Narise Sent on 09/03/2019Stunning Venue & Professional Team
We took a chance on the River View and booked it when it was still a floor plan and muddy outside and we are so happy that we snagged a spot at the River View before it booked up quickly. We cannot say enough about this venue!!! The space is absolutely stunning, both inside and outside. We had our wedding there in early August 2019 and it was an absolute delight. Cori is super(!!!) professional and responsive to all email correspondence and was always available by phone as well. Liz of the GBHC (caterers) was also very responsive to our many changes/ updates to our requests. All of our guests raved about the gorgeous venue and it was an experience to remember. This is sure to be a hot spot for weddings and other celebrations for YEARS to come.The River View's reply:
Thank you Narise for your kind words. Thanks for believing in the our potential! We loved having you! -
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Heather Sent on 06/27/2019Beautiful and perfect
We had our wedding at The River View on June 14th. It was beyond amazing! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the coordinators are awesome! During the whole wedding process, Cori was in constant contact with me, answering all of my many questions. The day went off without a hitch and all of the guests loved the venue too! I would highly recommend this venueThe River View's reply:
Thank you for your review of our facility and staff Heather. We love to take care of our couples during their wedding day! -
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Morgan Sent on 04/10/2019
Outstanding event venue!
The river view event venue is truly a rare find in the northern, va area. It’s a modern venue overlooking the Occoquan River and for an event venue that can hold around 300 people, the price is completely reasonable and one of the cheaper nice venues in the area!
The staff at the River View is really what makes the venue exceptional. Cori and kaila are so accommodating and very responsive! Whatever you want, just ask! They are not a venue that with Nicole and dime you for everything which is truly appreciated!
You are required to go with their caterer, great blue heron catering, but I PROMISE you that you will not find better food out there. Everyone raved about how good our food was!
Book at the River View! You’ll love it!The River View's reply:
Thanks for the in depth review, Morgan! So happy to host you and Ross, we are always striving for you to have a good time! -
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Heidi Sent on 02/26/2019This venue has it all! We would highly recommend it
We can't say enough about how much we loved the River View. From our very first tour (while it was still under construction) to communication after the event, Cori and Kaila were incredibly competent and easy to work with. We were easily able to coordinate in person, through emails, and through phone calls. No matter what the detail was (like scheduling walk through with four different people's schedules in mind, coordinating with our event designers, providing platters to our baker, sending me photos of what pre-plated salads would look like because I couldn't decide, working on lighting the day of, answering endless questions, etc.) Cori and Kaila were professional and always knew what to do. We were so grateful for their help in coordinating with catering too because then the whole even went seamlessly. They made us feel special, excited, and relaxed through out the whole process and that is truly a blessing while wedding planning. If you are thinking about having your wedding here, do it! You will not regret it!The River View's reply:
You're so precious, thank you for the high praise! We strive to make planning as seamless as possible for our couples. Happy to hear you and Danny loved your experience! -
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Wendy Sent on 10/28/2018beautiful location & amazing service and food!
This venue was absolutely... AMAZING! It's such a beautiful venue, inside and out! I just had my wedding on 10/19 and it was just so beautiful! This venue has a large bridal room and the groom can hangout at a little modern "club house" outside. Complete privacy and the venue is so spacious, with very modern designs.
The service of EVERYONE prior to the big day, on the day of the wedding was great too! From the first time we went to do a tour, to the walk through, setting up tables on the day of, wait staff, bartender... everyone was extremely nice, caring and very professional. No one complained about any service and the interactions all feel very genuine!
The caterer they partner with was also very VERY impressive! We did buffet style and all the food was very well prepared. Our guests could not stop talking about the salmon and the beef!! (Highly recommend it!!) Nothing was dry, over/under cooked. Our guests came happy, left happy and well fed!
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect location and service for our special day! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!The River View's reply:
Wendy, thank you for such a kind review! I appreciate knowing your guests had a wonderful time. Hope you and Sai are doing well! -
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Amal Sent on 10/25/2021Beautiful and professional
As a DIY Bride, a lot of my décor was my responsibility. However, knowing that the River View handled everything else both professionally and efficiently eased my concerns greatly. It was important to me that they handled set-up and break down. In house catering was nice to have as well. Venue was a little pricey but I ended up doing a Sunday evening wedding to save some costs. Catering was affordable as well. Overall though, for the service and attention that my wedding was given, it was definitely worth it. Thank you! -
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Nira Sent on 05/26/2019Stunning Venue, 5-Star Service
We had the reception for our wedding at the River View on Saturday, May 11 - the venue is absolutely stunning and Cori was truly a star. From the first moment we met her through the day of the event, Cori was super responsive and flexible to our needs. She made coordinating a large, Indian wedding with lots of Western elements easy and was a great point person for our day of wedding planner too. The venue has so many beautiful features already built in, we were able to do simple decor and the venue spoke for itself. The River View was also flexible for us to bring in an external Indian caterer that we wanted to work with and they worked well to bring all of the elements together on the day of. I couldn't recommend River View more highly, they were truly the best!The River View's reply:
Nira, you're too kind! I'm glad that we could help bring your stunning day together for you and Aditya. Cheers to a wonderful marriage! -
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