About this venue
Located in Occoquan Regional Park, The River View overlooks the Occoquan River through floor-to-ceiling windows. Whether inside or outside, your event guests can enjoy waterfront views. Our facility was newly opened in Summer 2018, with weddings specifically in mind for design. Our rentals include a 1608 Room (cocktail space), hospitality suite, main room, ceremony lawn, rooftop patio, and a historic scale house cottage.
Our event spaces
1608 Room
Perfect cocktail hour space
Our 1608 Room features interpretive elements of John Smith's voyage up the river in 1608. As our facility is located in a regional park, we love to educate guests on the history of the area. This spaces serves as the cocktail and appetizer area for your event. Adjacent to the ceremony lawn, it is easy to find.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Main Room
Check out that view!
Our main space features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Occoquan River. Rain or shine, the view is spectacular.
Guest capacity
Up to 425 Seated
Up to 750 Standing
Square footage
5,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-hardwood floors -floor-to-ceiling windows with electronic shades -gold chiavari chairs -round & rectangle tables
Ceremony Lawn
Ceremony in Nature
Our ceremony lawn, adjacent to the facility, is surrounded with native Sycamore trees for stunning views year-round. Whether summer greenery or wintery wood is your vibe, our ceremony lawn fits the bill.
Guest capacity
Up to 425 Seated
Up to 750 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
-white folding resin chairs -custom wooden arch -electrical outlets -tables if needed
Rooftop Patio
Unobstructed water views
Our rooftop patio is another option for your waterfront ceremony. Suitable for up to 220 seated ceremony guests, your backdrop is water and open sky! This space is also PERFECT for client photos!
Guest capacity
50-220 Seated
50-220 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
-white resin folding chairs -custom wood arch -tables as needed for ceremony
1608 Room
Perfect cocktail hour space
Our 1608 Room features interpretive elements of John Smith's voyage up the river in 1608. As our facility is located in a regional park, we love to educate guests on the history of the area. This spaces serves as the cocktail and appetizer area for your event. Adjacent to the ceremony lawn, it is easy to find.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Main Room
Check out that view!
Our main space features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Occoquan River. Rain or shine, the view is spectacular.
Guest capacity
Up to 425 Seated
Up to 750 Standing
Square footage
5,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-hardwood floors -floor-to-ceiling windows with electronic shades -gold chiavari chairs -round & rectangle tables
Ceremony Lawn
Ceremony in Nature
Our ceremony lawn, adjacent to the facility, is surrounded with native Sycamore trees for stunning views year-round. Whether summer greenery or wintery wood is your vibe, our ceremony lawn fits the bill.
Guest capacity
Up to 425 Seated
Up to 750 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
-white folding resin chairs -custom wooden arch -electrical outlets -tables if needed
Rooftop Patio
Unobstructed water views
Our rooftop patio is another option for your waterfront ceremony. Suitable for up to 220 seated ceremony guests, your backdrop is water and open sky! This space is also PERFECT for client photos!
Guest capacity
50-220 Seated
50-220 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
-white resin folding chairs -custom wood arch -tables as needed for ceremony
Available services that can be provided by The River View
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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