The Riverside House


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,800

Guest capacity

Up to 283 seated guests



About this venue

This traditional colonial building was built in 1926 and known as the Riverside Mormon Church. The Junior League of Jacksonville purchased the building in 1979 and by 1980, we opened our facilities to the community and its many organizations. The Riverside House offers its board room, auditorium, reception hall and kitchen to the public. It is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions and provides a beautiful atmosphere for any celebration.

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Our event spaces

Auditorium

Historic Wedding Venue

Previously a church sanctuary offering a 2200 square foot indoor room with seating for 283 guests. There are 192 auditorium seats (12 rows of 8 seats on each side with a center aisle). There are 91 additional seats in the balcony.

Guest capacity

1-283 Seated

Up to 0 Standing

Square footage

2,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total lighting customization -Sound system -Drop down projection screen -

Room cost

Starting at $800.

Banquet Room

Historic Wedding Venue

Hold your ceremony in our auditorium and enjoy a reception downstairs in our banquet room. Our banquet room can comfortably seat 125 guests. Kitchen is conveniently located next to our banquet room for a caterer or on-site food preparation.

Guest capacity

1-125 Seated

1-140 Standing

Square footage

1,452

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Dimmers for total lighting customization. Available for use with rental: 18 60" round tables and 125 standard padded banquet chairs. Banquet chairs are standard size and a standard chair cover will fit them.

Room cost

$1,200-2,000

Bridal Suite

Historic Wedding Venue

The Bride's room is available for wedding events and is equipped with additional lighting, mirrors, and comfortable stylish seating for the bridal party.

Guest capacity

1-6 Seated

1-10 Standing

Square footage

120

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Vanities with mirrors, sofa and chairs.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Auditorium

Historic Wedding Venue

Previously a church sanctuary offering a 2200 square foot indoor room with seating for 283 guests. There are 192 auditorium seats (12 rows of 8 seats on each side with a center aisle). There are 91 additional seats in the balcony.

Guest capacity

1-283 Seated

Up to 0 Standing

Square footage

2,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total lighting customization -Sound system -Drop down projection screen -

Room cost

Starting at $800.


Available services that can be provided by The Riverside House

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

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  • The Best venue!

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    Terry & A.Mar 2, 2021

    The Riverside house was not only gorgeous, but everyone there was so amazing and welcoming and it truly was the best spot to have our wedding! Ashley was so kind from the beginning all the way to the end! Anytime I had a question, she had an answer! I felt so comfortable and they made sure our wedding day ran smooth and that we were comfortable and happy with how everything was going. Truly, it is a beautiful venue and I would recommend them to anyone still needing to find a venue!

  • I couldn’t have asked for a better venue!

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    Stephanie C.Feb 2, 2021

    The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and the staff made everything so easy! It was the perfect venue for our little wedding and I’m so glad we chose the Riverside House!