Riversbend Essex, MA

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests

About this venue

Riversbend at Essex Marina is a waterfront wedding venue located in Essex, Massachusetts. With the Essex River as the backdrop, this completely renovated venue boasts beautiful water views, an outside patio, and creative catering with nautical, fire-grilled cuisine to satisfy every guest. They combine expert planning, menu design, and detailed execution to create a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-100

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
35 Dodge St, Essex, MA 01929

Our event spaces

Riversbend

We host. You create stories.

Our collaborative approach of producing events that are inspired by you, allows us to make each event unique and distinctive. It is our belief that events are defined by the personalized details that share the story of the couple with all of the guests. We combine planning, menu design, and execution with distinctive design and styling to create a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Riversbend of Essex is a beautiful rustic waterfront event venue. The interior walls and ceilings are built with gorgeous traditional shiplap. Our venue offers a stunningly large sunny dining hall and an open-air deck with scenic views of the Essex river. In the get-ready rooms, you and your partner can prepare for the big day ahead along with your loved ones. With acute attention to detail in their planning, menu design, and delivery process, you and your guests will experience an unforgettable celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“charmingly rustic”

Included in this room:

Riversbend at Essex Marina provides in-house catering services for your party, with hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and the option for a seated or buffet-style meal. They also offer tastings in order to perfect your menu before the big day. China, glassware, flatware, and linens are all supplied. The staff at this venue wants to make your festivities as convenient as possible and provide an open bar service stocked with premium liquor, specialty beers, and even signature drinks. Riversbend at Essex Marina offers couples all-inclusive packages that include everything you might need to host the wedding of your dreams. As well as your big day, this venue can host other special occasions surrounding it, including rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and more.

Riversbend

We host. You create stories.

Our collaborative approach of producing events that are inspired by you, allows us to make each event unique and distinctive. It is our belief that events are defined by the personalized details that share the story of the couple with all of the guests. We combine planning, menu design, and execution with distinctive design and styling to create a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Riversbend of Essex is a beautiful rustic waterfront event venue. The interior walls and ceilings are built with gorgeous traditional shiplap. Our venue offers a stunningly large sunny dining hall and an open-air deck with scenic views of the Essex river. In the get-ready rooms, you and your partner can prepare for the big day ahead along with your loved ones. With acute attention to detail in their planning, menu design, and delivery process, you and your guests will experience an unforgettable celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“charmingly rustic”

Included in this room:

Riversbend at Essex Marina provides in-house catering services for your party, with hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and the option for a seated or buffet-style meal. They also offer tastings in order to perfect your menu before the big day. China, glassware, flatware, and linens are all supplied. The staff at this venue wants to make your festivities as convenient as possible and provide an open bar service stocked with premium liquor, specialty beers, and even signature drinks. Riversbend at Essex Marina offers couples all-inclusive packages that include everything you might need to host the wedding of your dreams. As well as your big day, this venue can host other special occasions surrounding it, including rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and more.

Available services that can be provided by Riversbend Essex, MA

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • We love the Riversbend!!

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    •Lilli J.•Dec 12

    Our experience with the Riversbend was everything we dreamed of and more! The location is serene, the staff is welcoming and attentive, and the food is fantastic! If you’re looking for a venue that will treat you like family and support you throughout the wedding planning process, look no further!

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