AMENITIES
From Rustic to Elegant, Our Venue Fits Your Style
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION "Discover the perfect location for your next event! Our venue is conveniently located just a short drive from St. Paul, MN, Rochester, MN, and Eau Claire, WI. You and your guests will enjoy a scenic drive through rural Wisconsin’s natural beauty to reach our destination.
But that’s not all! Our venue is also located just 8 miles south of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, the Cheese Curd Capitol of the United States. Your guests will have plenty of opportunities to explore the charming town of Ellsworth, WI, as well as nearby Redwing, MN. With an abundance of shops, eateries, wineries, and attractions to choose from, there’s something for everyone!"
We offer Weddings and Events up to 200 people. Some popular events in addition to weddings include:
• Family Reunions
• Graduation parties
• Corporate events
• Fly fishing & Kayaking parties. We can guarantee we have kayaks available to rent, but you’re on the hook for catching the trout
Oh, you’d like more stunning photo opportunities and the opportunity to explore? Beyond the premier wedding sites, our location offers full reign of the 30-acre property which includes 1,400 feet of Rush River frontage and 3+ miles of groomed trails through the forest. Couples looking for a one-of-a-kind Nature Adventure are welcome to take a stroll or a golf cart ride to one of the many other stunning photo opportunity locations. The property offers to explore/cuddle, or just enjoy being surrounded by the soothing sounds and unbridled beauty of nature
Whether it’s panoramic views of the different river/river bluffs, the gorgeous hills of wild ferns growing their way up to the highest bluff on the property, or wide-open spaces sprinkled through the forest, River Bluff Weddings & Events offers the perfect photo opportunities for anyone who appreciates nature’s stunning beauty.
At River Bluff Weddings & Events (RBWE), couples enjoy a beautiful reception experience in our modern tents which create an intimate and lovely turnkey reception including rectangular or round table configurations for guests/head table, buffet or sit-down dining, fully stocked bar, area for DJ/band, and dance floor. In addition to exchanging your nuptials on the riverbank, the tent sits just upriver where the water can be enjoyed from any place from any angle; you’re right on the water.
The White Reception Tents are spacious and lovely. They come with fully removable side curtains to avail you and your guests an up-close look at the river, and can also accommodate your ceremony in case of bad weather. Refurbished barns and reception halls are nice, but a beautiful tent experience on the grass in the middle paradise is what we have to offer.
We offer Wedding and Events up to 200 people. Some popular events in addition to weddings include:
• Family Reunions
• Graduation parties
• Corporate events
• Fly fishing & Kayaking parties. We can guarantee we have kayaks available to rent, but you’re on the hook for catching the trout.
Nature Inspired Wedding
The Restrooms: Our portable bathroom trucks are clean, comfortable, and fully stocked. They are conveniently located near the reception tent.
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Fire Pit: - When the sun goes down out in the country, looking up at the Night sky, there’s a great chance of ending your evening spotting a shooting star or two.
The Social Area (outside the reception tent):
Have fun with your guests with our yard games including Corn Hole, Horse Shoes, and Bocce ball or relax with a snack or beverage at one of the rustic high-top tables.
All Tables & Chairs, and basic lighting are included in the price of the venue.… We provide all the round or rectangular tables, as well as white, or black table linens and linen napkins. Ivory linens are available for an extra charge.
What’s Included:
• Experience the perfect wedding venue with us! Our 30-acre property offers stunning nature trails with the Rush River and forest views, providing the perfect backdrop for your special day.
• 40X60 White Tent for the two-day event or 40X40 Tent for the Full day Experience, no tent for the Express package
• 8' Banquet Tables - seats 8 for 150 or 200 guests. Not included in the express package.
• 4- 30" Hi-Top Cocktail Tables. Not included in the express package.
• Transportation from parking to ceremony on the Wedding Wagon.
• Two luxury golf carts to explore the 30-acre property and get that special photo, so that you can capture the memories of your adventure.
• Our outdoor ceremony site and reception area can accommodate up to 150 to 200 guests, with Black resin folding chairs to match your theme. We’ll take care of everything for you, including setup, breakdown, and clean-up of the reception space, so you can relax and enjoy your day.
• Our day-of coordinator will ensure that everything goes smoothly and according to your plan.
• You’ll also have access to a private Bridal cabin where the Bride and Bridesmaids can hang out and relax before the ceremony. The Groom’s private suite comes equipped with a bumper pool and a 100” TV, perfect for bonding with Groomsmen and getting ready for the big event.
• We provide a sound system with 2 mics for the ceremony site, so everyone can hear your vows and your music.
• Twinkle lights in the trees and pathway light your way as you stroll along the river from the ceremony to the reception area.
• Adjacent parking with transport on our famous Wedding Wagon to the ceremony site, then back to the cars as the evening winds down. Your guests can leave their cars overnight if they need to, as long as they pick them up by 10:00 a.m. the next day.
• Luxury bathrooms with heat, so you and your guests can feel comfortable and refreshed.
• Wi-Fi access, so you can share your photos and videos with your friends and family online in real time.
• Choose one of our beverage services, so you can choose a wine, champagne, or beer truck.
• Choose one of our caterers. You can have the food that you love and that reflects your personality.
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We recommend a bagpiper for pre & post-ceremony. We had one placed on the edge of the river whose “Amazing Grace”, “The Wedding Song” and more which delighted the guests as the sounds reverberated through the river valley.
Amenities and Restrictions
• Venue must approve all decorations
• Wheelchair access limited
• No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.
• Approved outside caterer allowed (licensed & insured)
• Amplified music OK outdoors (must end by 10:30 pm)
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We recommend a bagpiper for pre & post-ceremony. We had one placed on the edge of the river whose “Amazing Grace”, and “The Wedding Song” and more delighted the guests as the sounds reverberated through the river valley.
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Our restrooms are ADA accessible, but our property is mostly natural. Our trails are not paved and our ceremony sites are accessed by grass paths. We have two six-passenger golf carts that can transport guests to specific locations if needed. We can discuss the details with you or your guests to make sure everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
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INSURANCE You will need to obtain event insurance for your event. We will provide you with the information on how to do that easily. Info for insurance here
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We will be open in June 2024
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We determined long ago that the greatest joy of owning a stunning piece of property is sharing it with others. After getting married here ourselves, having several other friends get married here, and then bouncing the idea off pretty much everyone who’s visited in the last few years, I’ve received a unanimous “YES, THIS PLACE IS UNLIKE ANYWHERE ELSE FOR PEOPLE TO GET MARRIED, SO YOU JUST HAVE TO DO IT!” So here we are, offering what we believe will be a wedding experience you’ll enjoy as much as we enjoyed ours. WELCOME!
