The Riverside Detroit

09/09/2026

Venue Search Tip: Think Beyond the Pretty ✨

Of course you want a space that photographs beautifully—but the best venues also make the entire celebration feel easy for your guests.

When you’re touring, picture the full flow of the day!

Think Gathering Spaces 🥂 Where will your guests settle in, mingle, and make themselves at home before the celebration begins? ✨

Think Cocktail Hour 🍸 The best cocktail hours give guests space to grab a drink, catch up, and enjoy the anticipation. 🤍

Think Dinner Space 🍽️ Consider how the room shifts from cocktails to dinner, those little transitions help the whole day feel effortless. ✨

Think Dance Floor Vibes 🪩 Make room for the big entrances, packed dance floor moments, and every song your guests refuse to sit out. 💃🕺

Think of a Celebration That’s Truly Yours 🤍 A beautiful venue is important. One that gives your day the space and flow to feel like you is everything. ✨

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from The Riverside! 🇺🇸🤍

Here’s to one more summer weekend spent soaking up the sunshine, gathering with your favorite people, and making a little time to celebrate. We hope your day is full of good food, good company, and moments worth raising a glass to.

09/05/2026

How many people can The Riverside accommodate? ✨

From intimate celebrations of 20 to full-room cocktail parties of up to 300, our 8,000-square-foot space can flex to fit the way you want to celebrate.

For seated dinners, we can host up to 175 guests—plenty of room for dinner, dancing, and all the in-between moments. 🤍

09/02/2026

September at The Riverside. 🤍

We’re holding onto these beautiful summer wedding moments while getting excited for everything fall wedding season brings.

Golden light, cooler evenings, rich florals, and a whole new season of celebrations ahead. 🍂✨

08/28/2026

A beautiful space—and plenty of room to make it your own.

The Riverside can feel romantic, modern, colorful, minimal, or completely unique depending on the details you bring into it.

08/26/2026

A few of our favorite reception moments. 🤍

The grand entrances, heartfelt toasts, happy tears, packed dance floors, and all the candid moments in between—these are the memories that make the celebration unforgettable.

08/24/2026

A moment for the florals. 🌸✨

From the smallest details to the statement arrangements, florals have a way of bringing the entire room together—and making The Riverside feel completely your own.

08/21/2026

As summer winds down, golden hours like this are becoming a little more limited. ✨

Sneaking away for a few photos gives you a quiet moment together—and often creates some of the prettiest photos from the entire day.

08/19/2026

A little something sweet. 🍰

From classic wedding cakes to colorful desserts and late-night treats, there are so many ways to make dessert feel like part of the celebration.

08/18/2026