Perfection in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region
About an hour from the Philadelphia suburbs, 10 time Knot Best of Winner for Central Pa, Baltimore and Philadelphia, Riverdale Manor is a delightful setting for weddings. Riverfront terraces lead to a spectacular pavilion or to the ballroom with gorgeous reclaimed hardwood floors and a soaring ceiling that can accommodate up to 200 guests for ceremonies, dinner and dancing the night away. The 19th-century farmhouse is yours for the day for getting ready, photos, and gathering with your family. Thyme & Seasons Catering provides an awesome variety of menus to create a custom and personal wedding reception.
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
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Ballroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Historic Venue, Trees
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Woman-owned Business
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Riverdale Manor Reviews
Emily Fudge(other)5 out of 5 Rating
You MUST book your wedding at Riverdale Manor! There are not enough positive adjectives to describe our experience with them. From the moment we toured, we were welcomed wholeheartedly by Maureen and her team. The coordinators are incredibly easy to work with and will answer your questions and concern promptly. The menu is extensive with so many unique options to choose from! Vashti, our coordinator, left no stone unturned and was able to fulfill all of our requests. During the wedding, her team was never far away from me or my husband. They got our plates of food, drinks, and anything else that we needed from the moment we arrived for our wedding day. Guests are still marveling at how beautiful and well-run the facility is. Multiple people told us the food was the BEST they’ve EVER had at a wedding. We had SO many leftovers that we were able to serve at our after party and beyond. As an additional perk, they had winter decorations up for our December wedding— with no cost to us— to add to the festivities.Thank you Vashti and everyone at Riverdale Manor for making our wedding day beautiful and stress free! Reviewed on 10-01-2024
Laura Sullivan(other)5 out of 5 Rating
What an amazing wedding! The entire day could not have been more perfect! The staff at Riverdale was amazing and the food –OMG the food--the beautiful setting. It was more than I could have ever imagined it being for our daughter and son-in-law. Our guests are still raving about the entire event. Monica and Sam were so wonderful to work with. They were calm , cool, collected and caring—especially caring 😊! This was an amazing way to end 2023 and bring in 2024. Thank you to everyone! Oh, and did I mention the food? 😉 DELICIOUS! Reviewed on 03-01-2024
Makenzie Sullivan(other)5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I got married at Riverdale at the very end of December 2023. It was the perfect venue for our holiday wedding. We appreciated the staff's communication, attention to detail, and overall kindness to our guests. My husband and I felt at ease throughout the entire planning process; having Thyme and Seasons catering at the venue was so helpful. The food was beyond delicious and everyone left well fed! Our cake, also from Thyme and Seasons, was so beautiful and tasty. We cannot recommend Riverdale Manor enough! We are so grateful to have found such an amazing venue that made our wedding so magical! Reviewed on 02-01-2024
Adam Harnish(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Riverdale Manor was a great venue for our wedding. We had our wedding in late November, so we got married in the pavilion, where it was heated and very comfortable. Everything looked so great on the day of the wedding - the ceremony, the cocktail lounge and ballroom were all as good as we could’ve hoped.We also really enjoyed working with Monica as our wedding coordinator. She made everything so easy for us and handled all our details with ease. We felt like we were in capable hands from start to finish. Thyme & Seasons Catering also did a great job with all our food, everything tasted great and there were lots of options to choose from. FYI, if you do choose Riverdale, you’ll have to use Thyme & Seasons as your caterer. But overall, we were very happy with Riverdale as our venue, it’s an easy five stars for us! Reviewed on 17-12-2023
Kayleigh Bredehoeft(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Wow! Monica made my wedding exceptional. I was very stressed planning a wedding but Monica tackled it with ease. She gave me any updates alone the way, reassured me, and was available for me 24/7. Ambiance was amazing, food was even better, SO many options to make your day how you want it. Monica knew my vibe and the reception was PERFECT when it was time for us and our guests to celebrate! I cannot thank you Riverdale enough for making our wedding perfect. Look no further for your dream wedding team! Reviewed on 27-11-2023
Maggie Nanney(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We are so, so happy that we held our wedding at Riverdale Manor. Beyond the immaculate space, the team at Riverdale really made our wedding dreams come to life. Everyone on the team was so helpful, thoughtful, and friendly. We were so lucky to work with Maureen who has such a keen eye for detail and had so many ideas on how to make our ideas come to fruition in the space. Lastly, nearly 2 weeks after our wedding, we're still receiving compliments from guests about just how amazing the food was! Reviewed on 16-10-2023
Christine Gieringer(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Words cannot explain how happy we are we booked Riverdale Manor! They are so professional, kind, and responsive. Vashti was always fast with emails and responded to every question. She ran our rehearsal and day-of so smoothly and seamlessly. Everyone raved how gorgeous the grounds were, and how DELISH the food was! I know I'm biased, but it was honestly the best wedding food we've ever had. The staff brought my husband and I huge helpings of all food and were so attentive. They nailed all of our decor details/instructions and helped us pack everything at the end of the night. The day could not have run more smoothly and they are true experts and professionals at what they do! Get married here! Reviewed on 07-10-2023
Kassidy Murray(other)5 out of 5 Rating
If I could rate Riverdale Manor more than 5 stars, I would! First, the staff at Riverdale exceeded our expectations. Monica, was always so responsive and available for any questions we might have. On our wedding day she did absolutely amazing in setting up my vision for our wedding and she truly took so much stress off of me as a bride and really let me just enjoy the day. She made wedding planning such a pleasure with her help and direction. The catering staff, bartenders & everyone else went above and beyond with service & did so wonderful with making the night flow. The food & drinks were amazing! I seriously cannot say enough great things about everyone who is apart of their staff. Not only is the staff fantastic, but the venue itself is perfect for hosting a wedding. I never worried about rain due to the fact they have beautiful rain plans. Our guests were able to spread out at Riverdale and enjoy the entire venue and were not limited to one space. Everything there is very well maintained & clean and you can tell they pay attention to details. Overall, I had the wedding of my dreams at Riverdale Manor & cannot thank everyone for making that dream come true! Thank you!! Reviewed on 27-09-2023
Meghan Jackson(other)5 out of 5 Rating
If we could give more than 5 stars we would! Everything was perfect from start to finish. Vashti paid close attention to every little detail to ensure we had the perfect day. Planning a wedding can be the most stressful thing you ever do but Vashti answered every question we had and replied to every email (I sent a lot) in a very timely manor. The venue is tucked away on the river to create the perfect intimate ceremony space. The food was excellent 10/10! My husband and I are both vegan and they accommodated us very well. The portobello Wellington is so amazing that my mother in law keeps trying to recreate it but it never turns out quite as good as the one we had at riverdale! We are so thankful to have had the opertunity to work with such a great venue and staff. Reviewed on 22-09-2023
Corinne Byerly(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Everyone needs to get married here!! I will recommend this venue to everyone for the rest of my life! The event staff is amazing and knows exactly how to make your day perfect. Rain or shine, this venue can accommodate you. GET MARRIED HERE!! Reviewed on 08-09-2023
Maura Ryan(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We couldn't have had a better experience having our wedding at Riverdale Manor! They were great to work with and made the process easy for us. Our coordinator Monica was super friendly and helpful, and took care of everything on the day of the wedding. It was so nice to have someone in the wedding industry to set everything up for the ceremony and reception, and decorate using the decorations we provided. It was so nice not to have to designate a family member to have to do that on the day of the wedding! Our guests had a great time and we received many compliments about the venue and the food from their catering company, Thyme & Seasons. Would recommend! Reviewed on 28-07-2023
Mary Cate Sweeney(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-11-2022 Riverdale Manor was everything we could imagine for our wedding day! It was absolutely beautiful and had plenty of room for all of our guests! Our coordinator, Monica, was simply amazing! Always quick to answer emails and helped us every step of the way to ensure our vision came to fruition! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 15-05-2023
Juliana Higginbotham(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-03-2023 Where do I begin! It was truly a dream. Monica, the event coordinator was available, organized, and cheerful throughout the entire process! The food was exceptional! Especially the salad and salmon! The wedding day was such an elegant experience, I felt like a princess. The pavilion was spacious but also very intimate. The ballroom was large, elegant, and spacious for all the dancers. Having the patio area allowed for guests to space out and not feel clustered. I would 100% recommend this venue if you are looking for these types of experiences :) Reviewed on 20-03-2023
Ryland Shiloh(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-03-2023 Amazing place to get married. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful. Everything was set up just how we wanted it to be. The food was amazing and we got so many compliments. The whole day went seamlessly. Vashti and her team were amazing. I can't recommend this venue enough. Best day ever. Reviewed on 12-03-2023
Lindsay Gunderman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-02-2023 Monica, Jackie and everyone at Riverdale Manor and the in-house caterer, Thyme and Seasons, exceeded our expectations. Monica was always prompt at responding to all of my questions. She is also very organized, friendly and on top of everything! The venue is beautiful, no matter the time of year (we had our wedding in February 2023.) We had numerous people tell us the food was the best they’ve had at any wedding they’ve been to. Monica and Jackie set up all of my decorations with little direction from me and nailed the look I was going for. I could go on and on, but if you book Riverdale, you won’t be disappointed. Wish we could relive that day :) Reviewed on 07-03-2023
Racsi Campbell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-02-2023 So happy we got married at Riverdale! The venue is beautiful and the staff are all very attentive and friendly - we had such a great experience working with Angie from the first time we toured the venue til we left as a married couple! 10/10 would recommend Reviewed on 06-03-2023
Amanda Velez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-02-2023 Riverdale was wonderful to work with start to finish. Monica was so helpful and organized throughout the planning process and her and everyone else at Riverdale made the day go by so smoothly. Everyone is still commenting on how wonderful everything was. Do not hesitate to book your wedding here, it'll be the best experience possible. Reviewed on 27-02-2023
Tara Faddis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-01-2023 I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was working with Riverdale Manor. The venue is stunning. Monica, our wedding coordinator is an absolute delight. She made us feel comfortable and helped us through all of the little details. She made sure we enjoyed our night and had nothing to worry about. The food was outstanding as well as the cake. We had a perfect wedding night! Reviewed on 08-01-2023
Andy Kolkhorst(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-09-2022 Riverdale was the perfect venue for our wedding and Monica was a dream to work with.Their unique landscape and ability to use so mix of the property enabled our guests and to spread to have conversations, but also come together on the dance floor.Also, their ceremony location by the river was magical and the backup location had us never worrying once about rain Reviewed on 08-12-2022
Mary Givler(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-04-2022 Probably one of the best choices of our wedding day was booking Riverdale as our venue. We got married on a beautiful day in April, and our day was perfect from start to finish. We got married outside, but I loved the fact that I didn’t have to obsess over the weather beforehand, because the pavilion is stunning too. Our friends and family are still raving about the delicious food and gorgeous atmosphere. We worked with Sierra and she was extremely organized and helpful throughout the entire process. Pricing is very reasonable for all they have to offer. Highly, highly recommend having your wedding or event at Riverdale - you will not regret it!! Reviewed on 25-11-2022
Njeri Abram(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-08-2022 We worked with Monica & her communication was amazing! She easily filled the blanks with what we needed & let us lead. The venue was beautiful and all the guest kept mentioning it. So glad we picked this venue for our special day Reviewed on 13-09-2022
Holly Mainiero(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-09-2022 We got married at Riverdale recently and everything was absolutely perfect! We worked with Monica, who made our planning process so easy and enjoyable! From the first meeting with her till day of our wedding she was fabulous! She and her team truly made our special day perfect and went above & beyond to exceed our expectations! The venue and grounds are absolutely stunning. We had nothing but amazing compliments during and continuously after! Reviewed on 12-09-2022
Andrea Keen(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-08-2022 From Patrick and Andrea Keen. I could write a book on perfection from start to finish of a wedding/reception, Riverdale was over the top. Thank You for making their wedding excellent. The Staff, Food and Politeness was just so perfect. Thank You and God Bless.. Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Hayley Helmich(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-07-2022 We absolutely loved working with Riverdale Manor for our ceremony and reception. It was so nice to have a planner along the way and they worked with us to make sure we had everything we wanted. Our guests were so impressed! Reviewed on 20-07-2022
Mary Deegan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-04-2022 Riverdale Manor was an incredible venue for our wedding day, and they were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. Our coordinator, Melanie, would always respond to our millions of questions within 24-48 hours, and anytime that we ran into an issue, she always helped us resolve it. For our wedding day, the catering was delicious, the grounds were beautiful, and the ambience was perfect. We highly recommend Riverdale Manor for any couples. Reviewed on 14-05-2022
Haley Langan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-05-2022 We had such an amazing wedding at Riverdale! The venue is beautiful and the perfect back drop for photos. We worked with Maureen and Sierra as coordinators and they were spectacular at getting our day to be perfect. The timeline is on point, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere was great. It poured most of our wedding day and the venue has an awesome back up plan for rain. The ceremony and dancing in the pavilion made for a fantastic evening. Definitely recommend here for your wedding! Reviewed on 10-05-2022
Christy Rhoades(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-01-2022 Cannot say enough wonderful things about Riverdale Manor and their staff. We worked with Monica who was the best! She guided us step by step throughout the process and made planning our wedding day fun and easy. The day of the wedding the staff set everything up for us and helped pack everything up afterwards, which was a huge help to us and our family. It was truly the most magical day! Reviewed on 07-03-2022
C Rhoades(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-01-2022 Monica and her staff at Riverdale Manor made my daughter's wedding perfect! The day of the wedding, they handled everything from set up to boxing up the centerpieces, etc. at the end of the night so we were all able to just enjoy the wedding. Having a winter wedding means that weather can be an issue. Being able to hold everything inside at Riverdale Manor from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception made it so much easier for the guests. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was awesome. We did stations and they were a big hit! Thank you Monica for everything. It was truly a perfect day. The light dusting of snow made the outside photos awesome! Reviewed on 06-02-2022
Alex McCoy(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2021 The perfect wedding venue if you are seeking indoor/outdoor layouts, rustic and charming themes, and not wishing to rent any supplies. Each couple is given an event coordinator and we had Monica, who was amazing!!! She handled literally everything. Reminders for meetings, payments, and decisions. We had a meeting to select the menu which she helped greatly with. Forgot to mention that Riverdale has their own catering company, Thymes and Seasons, so you essentially get everything you need at one shot. They provided tables, chairs, linens (which we got to select with the help of Monica and she organized the rental) and they even had many optional items at their venue that were available to use at no extra cost. Monica was there on our big day with an assistant to help everything go smoothly. She coordinated with all of our vendors so much so that I did not have to answer a single vendor call on our big day. The food was amazing, the service was also incredible. We received so many compliments on the venue and are so happy we chose it for our special day! Reviewed on 07-01-2022
Michelle (Saddic) Cohen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-10-2021 Everybody says to prepare for something to go wrong at your wedding, but truly nothing did. Melanie responded to tons and tons of emails and many changes beforehand. And when the day came, she ran everything like a well-oiled machineThe venue itself is gorgeous. The wedding was over a month ago, and people are still complimenting its perfection for our romantic fall wedding. I was going for fairytale forest with lots of different jewel tone colors, and it was perfect without feeling like a basic barn or a stuffy castle. Pictures attached.Note: The pricing is itemized, down to every napkin. To some, this is a minus because it’s a lot more work for the client. To me, it was a plus because we weren’t stuck with a pre-made package and could custom-tailor every detail and make it fit our budget.Otherwise I'll let the pictures speak for themselves :) (photos by Jackie Pochadt and Austin Gill) Reviewed on 08-12-2021
Alexis & Mike Iannetta(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-11-2021 Wow, we cannot say enough great things about Riverdale Manor!! This was the first and only venue we needed to see and it was so perfect for us from day one. We got the pleasure of working with Melanie - who consistently went above and beyond to be the most responsive throughout the entire process. From making sure we had enough food, to helping with decorations, and everything in between - we truly couldn’t have done it without all of her knowledge, recommendations and attention to detail! For the wedding day, Melanie kept everything running smoothly and ahead of schedule! Every single detail was perfect and everything went according to plan without a single hiccup - which is unheard of! There isn’t enough to say about Melanie and the staff at RM - we are truly grateful we got to meet and work with everyone for our special day! Everyone is still talking about how beautiful of a venue it is, how nice and helpful the entire staff was, and THE FOOOD - SO DELICIOUS. Everyone was obsessed with the slider bar, crab cake bites, and mini margarita pizzas to name a few! We can’t recommend RM enough! Reviewed on 16-11-2021
Stephanie Rodrigues(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2021 Out of all the venues we looked at, nowhere came even close to Riverdale Manor! This venue is a \"hidden\" gem with a unique variety of indoor/outdoor spaces. They offer catering with pretty much ANYTHING you could imagine (mashed potato bar in martini glasses?!? yep.) with options to fit every budget -- and everything was absolutely delicious! Our wedding coordinator, Melanie, was INCREDIBLE and made sure everything went seamlessly throughout the planning process and wedding day. We received so many compliments on our wedding day about the venue -- and still are a month later! Reviewed on 14-11-2021
Megan Kelley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-09-2021 We got married on 09/06/2021, and we honestly could not have picked a better place! Our coordinator, Melanie, was a rockstar from the second we toured the venue to the end of our reception. We didn’t have to worry about a thing! She was organized, professional, and very accommodating of our requests. She kept all of our vendors on the same page and ensured that everything ran smoothly during the event. She set up decorations, saved us from a last minute table number mishap, and checked on us during the event to make sure that we were okay! Additionally, the day-of assistant, Sierra, was incredibly friendly and professional. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and the grounds are incredibly well kept, right to the bridal/groom suites. The food was delicious and the staff was so polite. We can’t say enough good things about this venue. They offer so much! Reviewed on 11-11-2021
Jenna Zager(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2021 We got married at Riverdale Manor in September. Monica was our wedding coordinator and was absolutely amazing to work with. From the planning process to the actual day, she was prompt in answering any questions I had and was so helpful! The venue is beautiful and our day went so smoothly. I love that there are multiple ceremony locations and a beautiful plan B in case of rain which many other venues did not have. The food was AMAZING! All of my guests are still raving about their meals. We had the most perfect day and would recommend this venue to everyone! Reviewed on 07-11-2021
Alaina Smith(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-10-2021 The venue was very nice and beautiful. They took care of everything and everyone was very friendly. Monica was our wedding coordinator and she was great! The food is amazing too. Our ceremony ended up being pretty short and they worked the schedule around it very well. They also gave us a really cute ornament of the house. Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Melanie Pritt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-12-2020 I got married here back in December and our day turned out just as we imagined! We worked with Sierra and she was so professional and helped us capture the vision we dreamed of. She set up all our decor and stayed on top of our timeline to keep us organized throughout the day. Dani was her assistant and he was so helpful throughout the day with everything we needed. Also, the food was incredible! Thyme & Seasons Catering has the best chefs! We were so lucky to have snow on our wedding day and very happy we decided to hold our wedding at Riverdale! For anyone looking for an amazing experience, we highly recommend!! Reviewed on 26-10-2021
Maria Anater(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-08-2021 My husband and I had our wedding reception at Riverdale Manor and it was definitely one of the easiest decisions we made! From the start they were transparent and so easy to work with. Monica was absolutely amazing and on top of everything! I am not the most organized person and she went out of her way so many times to ensure that we had the best day ever and we truly did. I would recommend Riverdale Manor to everyone, from the coordinators and planners to the event staff and servers, everyone was so great and welcoming to all of our guests. Monica made sure our day was a breeze and made our dream become all that we could have wished for and more! We couldn't thank her enough!!!! Reviewed on 09-10-2021
Molly Barrett(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-09-2021 We got married at Riverdale September 2021 and it was perfect. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Maureen ran everything so smoothly and all the guests were in awe of how stunning the venue is and how delicious the food was. One of the reasons I picked this venue over others was because they had multiple ceremony location options indoor and outdoor that were just as beautiful. So although it rained on my wedding day and the ceremony was moved into the pavilion, it was still a gorgeous ceremony and I didn’t feel like I was compromising my ceremony! No matter where you get married on the property you will be satisfied and guests will fall in love. Definitely recommend this venue you won’t regret it. Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Amy Hatfield(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-09-2021 10/10 recommend Riverdale Manor for your wedding venue! I recently got married on Sept. 3rd and Melanie and her team worked extremely hard to provide us with the most seamless, beautiful wedding! Every little detail was exactly what I hoped for and much more. Melanie was so great through out the process. She was very organized, knowledgeable and remained clam during the wedding. I loved the venue so much! Due to the flooding, we had to switch the plan B but I ended up loving it way better! I wish we could relive this day! Everything was amazing ! Reviewed on 29-09-2021
Tiffany Hultz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-08-2021 My Husband and I got married at Riverdale Manor in August 2021. Our wedding day was nothing short of amazing thanks to all the hard work the staff at Riverdale put in. During the planning process, our coordinator, Melanie, was responsive and walked me through every step! Bless her heart for answering all of my millions of emails and making me feel like the it was bo big deal at all. Her constant and professional communication with me made planning a Covid wedding all that much easier. As for the venue, we ultimately chose Riverdale Manor because of how beautiful and well kept the venue was and the amazing Plan B option if it rained. They recently have built a new terrace and bar which we loved! I will recommend Riverdale Manor over and over again! Reviewed on 21-09-2021
Casey Yee(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-06-2021 Riverdale was the best choice for us. The layout of the venue is great for guests to go wherever they want to go (hang in the ballroom, dance in the pavilion, play backyard games). Our guests loved the venue. Melanie and the crew were absolutely awesome helping us with everything. The crew even helped pack our stuff at the end of the night. I highly recommend Riverdale Manor for your special day. Reviewed on 19-09-2021
Laura Hepp Saunders(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-05-2021 Where to even begin? Riverdale Manor is utter perfection. Period. The second I stepped foot on the grounds, I knew it was meant to be our wedding venue. It's breathtakingly beautiful everywhere you look and at every time of day. The outdoor and indoor options are both to die for, which eases a lot of stress when talking about Plan B options if your first choice is to have your ceremony outdoors. The land has an endless amount of great photo spots that will give your photographers and videographers all kinds of fun things to work with. But those are all the highlights you'll learn very quickly after you visit. Let me tell you about some of the things you won't know until during or after your big day...1) You and your guests will be OBSESSED with the food! You'll get a tiny hint of that at your tasting, but you will be blown away by how delicious every single thing is the day of. I wish I could have their halibut, bacon-wrapped shrimp and cake every day!2) The staff are exceptional at what they do, and they are so sweet to your guests. (Danny in particular was amazing and so helpful!)3) Every single detail you plan will be perfect. Be sure to soak it in!4) Your coordinator will make sure your vendors have and know everything they need to to ensure your day is perfect.Maureen was our wedding coordinator, and I can't rave enough about her. She's incredibly detail-oriented and the most amazing thought partner. She'll not only bring your vision to life, but she'll help you refine it along the way. And the day of, she's handling it all so you can just be present and enjoy the day you worked so hard to create. We are BEYOND grateful for Maureen and her expertise -- if you have the honor of working with her, you truly have the best in the business (though I have no doubt every coordinator here is exceptional). Our day wouldn't have been the dream that it was without her.Riverdale will always hold the most special place in our hearts. We know you will love it endlessly, too! Reviewed on 25-06-2021
Alexis Vaszily(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-04-2021 We just got married at Riverdale Manor on 4/24/2021 and it was AMAZING. Monica our coordinator was so good we can’t brag enough about everything. From the planning process to the day itself it all went smooth and everything fell right into place. Our friends and family raved over the food and the beautiful views the venue provides. If we could do it all over again we would. This venue and staff are exactly what you need for and amazing day !! Reviewed on 04-05-2021
Sabrina Flores(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-04-2021 My husband and I can't believe the amount of detail and time everyone at Riverdale put into our special day. Our guests were beyond thrilled with all the service and the beauty of the venue. Reviewed on 20-04-2021
Meghan Kelly(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-03-2021 My husband and I are so happy we picked Riverdale Manor to have our wedding. It was truly the perfect day! Riverdale is beautiful inside and out. Our wedding was a day we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We worked with Melanie and she was amazing. So communicative and professional from start to finish! Thank you to everyone at Riverdale Manor! Reviewed on 01-04-2021
Caitlin Callahan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-10-2020 Riverdale Manor was a beautiful reception venue for our fall wedding! The new addition of the Garden Terrace, combined with the Pavilion was a perfect location to give our guests lots of outdoor space for cocktail house and dancing! We are still getting compliments on our gorgeous venue! Maureen was fantastic and very knowledgeable with all things wedding, and was so responsive via email. We could not have been more comfortable with all the special precautions and guidelines taken during our 2020 wedding. Reviewed on 27-10-2020
Megan Hamm(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-09-2020 We had such an amazing wedding! Trying to plan and prepare during the year of 2020 was not easy but Monica and the staff at Riverdale were very accommodating! We loved our day! Reviewed on 25-10-2020
Abby Hummel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-11-2020 I can not say enough good things about Riverdale manor!! Monica and the staff at the venue were the most wonderful people to work with. Planning a wedding is super stressful (let alone during Covid) but Monica was there to help along the way. She made our vision come true! The weather on the day of was pretty unpredictable so having the option of having it under the pavilion was so great! The food was also fantastic! All of our guests said so many good things about it. I would Recommend that everyone chooses Riverdale to get married at!! It truly exceeded our expectations! Reviewed on 17-10-2020
Jessica Hay(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-08-2019 Riverdale Manor will always have a special place in our hearts. I would highly recommend for a wedding or any other event venue! Monica helped to make everything perfect for our wedding day, she was fantastic! She helped to make the planning a lot easier and made sure everything was running smoothly for the day of. I really loved the flexibility of having the ceremony either inside, under the pavilion or by the water. The food was excellent and they provide alot of flexibility to fit you & your guests needs. Reviewed on 07-10-2020
Leanne Beach(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-08-2020 I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is. They help with every detail from menu planning to decor placement. They are able to accommodate outdoor ceremony and coacktail hour with a contingency plan for rainwith absolutely STUNNING ambiance! I loved working with Maureen and Sierra, our wedding was a dream come true! Reviewed on 23-09-2020
Brittany Blades(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-07-2020 We originally chose Riverdale Manor because of its affordability and the overall WOW factor. Through the planning, we were more and more certain that we made the right choice. The menu tasting blew us away. The COVID hit and the support and professionalism we received from Riverdale Manor was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. The coordinators made the day go smoothly and took all of the stress off of us. They even packed up everything for us during the reception and helped us load it in our cars at the end of the night! Also- the portions were HUGE and NONE of our guests went home hungry. They all couldn't get over how beautiful the grounds were and delicious the food was. If we were to do it all over again, I wouldn't even think about booking another venue. I hope to attend some weddings at Riverdale just to relive the magical day they created for us! Check them out- you will NOT regret it!! Reviewed on 27-07-2020
Melissa Eberhard(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-01-2020 Riverdale Manor was the perfect location for our picture perfect snowy winter wedding day! Our ceremony and reception were both held on the grounds and both were equally as beautiful. We worked with Melanie as our coordinator, who was extremely responsive in planning and answering any and all questions in the year leading up to our event and was instrumental in making the day seamless and stress free. We had so many compliments on the venue, service, and food. My husband and I went in with the expectation that not everything would go as we had planned on our big day, but our wedding day was absolutely perfect and we couldn't have asked for anything to be better or different. I look back on our big day with so much happiness and I hope that every bride gets to experience her wedding day the same way that I did at Riverdale Manor. Reviewed on 20-07-2020
Julianne Fatula(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-06-2019 We could not have been happier with booking our wedding and reception with Riverdale Manor. It is such a beautiful venue and the in house catering (Thyme and Seasons) provided amazing food. We had the privilege of working with Monica throughout the entire experience. This was a destination wedding for us and Monica made it so easy and helped us plan out every detail to make it a perfect evening. The plan was to have the wedding on the lawn, but mother nature threw us a curveball the morning of the wedding with rain. Monica and her team quickly transformed the pavilion for a beautiful ceremony for our 125 guests and by the time we joined the cocktail hour it was already set up with the bar, photobooth, and speakers for outdoor dancing. It was a magical night and we would highly recommend Riverdale to anyone. Reviewed on 18-07-2020
Shannon Ryan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-12-2019 We got married at Riverdale Manor and have absolutely zero complaints! The venue is gorgeous, the food is amazing, and the staff is friendly! Melanie was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was responsive with my endless questions and really helped my vision come to life. If you're considering Riverdale Manor, DO IT. Reviewed on 02-03-2020
Melissa Aylesworth(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-11-2019 I can't fully explain how lucky I feel that we found Riverdale Manor. They were an absolute dream to work with and made wedding planning so much less stressful. The venue was gorgeous, the food was amazing, and everything was perfect. Stop looking for other venues and book Riverdale Manor right now!!!! Reviewed on 28-01-2020
Stacey Rivenburg(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-06-2019 We were just married at Riverdale in June. The day was truly perfect!! It exceeded all of our expectations. Several guests told us it was the best wedding they have ever attended. Everyone loved the food and commented on how professional and courteous the staff was. We worked with wedding planner Monica and are so thankful. She responded promptly throughout the entire wedding planning process and was extremely knowledgeable and fun to work with. We were able to enjoy our day stress free knowing that she was taking care of everything. We had a blast at our wedding and would do it all over again if we could. Reviewed on 01-01-2020
Megan Luckenbaugh(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-11-2019 We chose Riverdale Manor because it is simply stunning all year round. We got married in late November. The grounds were beautiful for pictures and the indoor ceremony space was stunning. Riverdale takes the guessing out of wedding planning, which to me as an absolute plus. They think of nearly everything, and they're precise on timing and execution. They're affordable and accommodating. The food is INCREDIBLE and the selection is huge. Thank you, Melanie, for all of your help! Reviewed on 19-12-2019
Ashley Daniels(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-10-2019 My husband & I got married in October, and it was absolutely beautiful! Melanie did SUCH a great job helping to get everything ready, including making sure the evening ran smoothly even if some of the scheduled things changed at the last minute. I wish our wedding could have lasted all weekend, because it is an amazing venue with amazing people in it! The outdoor/indoor space options were perfect for the fall season because it was a bit chilly. The ceremony was outside with the beautiful fall leaves and we moved inside for the reception. Melanie worked very well with the other vendors that came in and communicated with them leading up to the event. This helped us to only worry about enjoying our day and not worrying about the \"behind-the-scenes\" stuff. I will definitely be recommending Riverdale Manor to all of my friends and family because I can't wait to come back! Thank you to everyone at the venue that helped make our day perfect! Reviewed on 04-12-2019
Katelynn Kajunski(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-10-2019 When my husband and I got engaged, right away we started researching venues. Riverdale was not on my list but we had numerous friends who suggested we check this place out. So glad we did! After leaving from our tour of Riverdale, my husband and I looked at one another and knew we had found our venue. To start, Riverdale is absolutely stunning. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The farmhouse, ballroom and gazebo are the perfect combination of elegant and rustic. Another major reason we picked Riverdale was because of our “plan B”. We both wanted an outdoor wedding. Other venues we looked at did not really have a rain plan or if they did it wasn’t a very good one. At Riverdale that’s not the case at all. If you can’t get married on the grounds due to the weather, the gazebo is a perfect back up plan!! Monica was our coordinator during the whole process. I cannot say enough great things about her!! She was absolutely amazing to work with. She kept up on track with planning everything. She answered all our questions (even the annoying ones) and was always so great at responding quickly. Thanks to Monica I was not stressed at all leading up to wedding. I knew she would help make sure everything ran smoothly. Finally, our wedding day was a dream come true. Monica made sure everything stayed on course and on time which is such a relief. My husband and I were able to just enjoy ourselves all day/night. The food was seriously DELICIOUS (we still have guests telling us how great our food was). Everything was perfect! Honestly, Riverdale is one of a kind. If we could do it all over again we would choose this venue in a heartbeat!! We could never thank Monica and the staff enough for making our wedding so perfect! Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Kasey Stoltzfus(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-08-2019 My husband & I cannot say enough about Riverdale. From our tour up to our wedding day, they were great to work with. Maureen was fantastic and made sure the day went smoothly. Our plan was to have the ceremony on the grass in front of the tree/creek but due to morning rain we went to plan B which was to have the ceremony under the pavilion. I was not disappointed of this decision as every where on the property is beautiful. If we had to do it all over again, we sure would pick Riverdale again! Many of our guests are still talking about the property ! Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Erin O'Brien(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-03-2019 Our March 1st, 2019 wedding at Riverdale Manor could not have been better! Monica worked with us for the past two years to make our vision come true. We loved how gorgeous the grounds were in all types of weather. It being early March we wanted a venue that could handle, sun, rain, or snow. It snowed the morning of our venue and the snow with all of the lighting was just gorgeous. We received so many compliments on the food, decor, and overall ambiance of the venue. We chose our photographers (Tony Gibble), transportation (Schultz), and officiant (Rev. Theresa) from their preferred vendors list and we loved each of them!! Our whole day was completely stress free all thanks to the staff at Riverdale Manor, Monica, and the amazing vendors they recommended!! Reviewed on 24-10-2019
Amanda Eiser(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-11-2018 We had a wonderful experience with Riverdale Manor and with our coordinator, Melanie. She took care of the numerous big and small details throughout the wedding planning process to ensure that our wedding was a beautiful, enjoyable night for us and our guests. We couldn't believe that everything went so perfectly!You get a lot for your money at Riverdale Manor, which is not something I can say of the other venues we toured in the Lancaster and Philadelphia areas. While planning, I was all about simplicity, and having catering in-house and a wedding coordinator included in the package made planning much easier on us. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, reasonably priced wedding location with great, professional service. Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Jessica Sargent(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-06-2019 Out Dream VenueMy husband & I feel completely in love with this venue at 1st sight. Melanie was amazing! She made sure everything ran perfectly. The wedding was outside by the river and was stunning. The reception looked incredible and we did a lot ourselves so Melanie was fantastic helping to put last minute touches on things. The venue was the perfect size for our 140 guest list. Our guests raved about how gorgeous the reception hall and the grounds were, but also about how amazing all the food was. It was the most wonderful day and I couldn’t recommend them enough! Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Jessica Sargent(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-06-2019 Out Dream Venue!Mu husband & I feel completely in love with this venue at 1st sight. Melanie was amazing! She made sure everything ran perfectly. The wedding was outside by the river and was stunning. The reception looked incredible and we did a lot ourselves so Melanie was fantastic helping to put last minute touches on things. The venue was the perfect size for our 140 guest list. Our guests raved about how gorgeous the reception hall and the grounds were, but also about how amazing all the food was. It was the most wonderful day and I couldn’t recommend them enough! Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Annie Schuster(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-11-2018 Monica, Linda, and the staff at Riverdale are absolutely top notch. I had a wonderful experience with everyone I encountered during the planning process and would not change one thing. I was told by several people how delicious the food was and how beautiful the venue is. Some even compared it to Magnolia, which for this Fixer Upper fan is the ultimate compliment! Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Melissa Malesh(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-10-2019 I cannot say enough about this venue. The staff, led by Monica were the friendliest, most efficient people ever! The preferred vendors are amazing and reasonable. The food was delicious and plentiful. You couldn’t get a more beautiful setting and convenient location. Exceptional all around.Oregon Dairy and Petals With Style were amazing as well. Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Shannon Brownson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-08-2019 Monica had everything flowing perfectly and our wedding day was perfect. The photos you see just can't to the location justice. We visited on a whim and was blown away with the scenery and details that come included. The venue was affordable and worth every penny. All of our guests lived the food and the idea of the three stations. (I'm very indecisive and hated when I went to a wedding with platted meals) All the food was delicious and we were able to take home any leftovers (thankfully we have a chest freezer to store most of it. I recommended budgeting for some cheap containers to portion out when you freeze because they only provided foil storage pans.) Reviewed on 22-09-2019
Cristina Putz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-04-2019 My husband and I got married there in April, and Riverdale Manor exceeded our expectation in every way! Monica was our wedding coordinator and she did an excellent job in keeping constant communication with us during the planning process and through out the wedding day. She was very organized and ensured that every detail was taken care of, which I greatly appreciated. She assisted with the pre-wedding setup and the guest raved with how beautiful the entire venue looked. I gave her a vision and she brought it to life. I could not thank her enough! The venue itself was breathtaking! I was hoping to use the outdoor grounds for the ceremony, unfortunately the grounds were wet from the day before, and they were unable to set up on the lawn, as such we had to use the pavilion. The pavilion was beautiful and it created a very intimate ceremony. The overall ambiance of the venue was breathtaking and we received so many compliments. The food was also delicious and a good serving size. The staff and bartenders were all extremely professional and kind to our guest. I would highly recommend this venue!! It was perfect! Reviewed on 02-09-2019
Lauren Crozier(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-08-2019 Riverdale is such a beautiful venue! I was personally drawn to Riverdale Manor because of the pavilion, it allowed us to be outside but covered if it were to rain. We loved working with our coordinator, Melanie! She really took the time and listened to our vision and our needs during the planning process. Everything ran very smoothly, I never even saw the workers transitioning everything in between the different parts of our ceremony and reception. When the night was over, the workers helped us take everything up to our cars so there really wasn't any stress the whole night!! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Heather Morihara(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-07-2019 We just got married this past weekend and I cannot say enough positive things about this venue! It is absolutely beautiful as you can see from the photos, so there wasn't much I had to do in terms of decoration. Since they contract with a caterer (Thyme & Seasons), it eliminated a huge part of the search process for the wedding. The food was AMAZING. We worked with Maureen for most of the process and she was so incredibly competent and quick to respond to all questions/concerns.One of the other unique aspects about this venue is that there are so many different \"settings\" within the venue that allow all guests to have the experience they prefer at weddings. The grounds are considerably sized and right beside the river, so people have a lot of outdoor space to \"wander.\" There is also a sizable patio area outside so if guests would like to be outside but want to sit and socialize, they will have that option as well. The pavilion can act as a dance floor (which we did - highly recommend doing!) but also a great cocktail area and/or ceremony space. There is also the main ballroom area for dinner/dancing, etc. The best part is that all these different \"locations\" are so close to each other so that no one feels isolated if they choose to take a break from the dancing or would prefer a more quiet setting to talk.Again - I can't recommend this venue enough! We heard such positive feedback from guests and the coordinating staff made everything so easy for us throughout the planning process. You will NOT regret going with RM! Reviewed on 15-07-2019
Rachel Shenk(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-06-2019 Riverdale Manor is THE BEST!!! Short version: the coordinators are great (yay Melanie!), they are organized, the ceremony & reception locations are beautiful, and the food is amazing. If you want a low-stress very organized and absolutely beautiful wedding with amazing food, choose Riverdale Manor!More details: We visited so many different venues in Lancaster, PA and near the Philly area, and the customer service and quality of Riverdale cannot be matched. Melanie was our coordinator, and she made the process so easy and enjoyable. We love her! Anytime I got stressed about wedding plans, I just thought about how organized Riverdale is every step of the way, and it made me feel so reassured. Literally every detail was taken care of!!! We also really enjoyed working with a lot of the preferred vendors.Second, it is so beautiful! The grounds are gorgeous, the river is such a nice touch, the ballroom is perfect, and the pavilion is so cute. One of the main reasons I chose Riverdale is because of the Plan B option if we couldn't have our ceremony outside. Finally, the menu and food options are just incredible. I heard the food was good but after our wedding day and tasting, it really was some of the best food I've ever had. Reviewed on 16-06-2019
Lauren Houseal(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-05-2019 This is a great venue to work with. Monica, our wedding coordinator at the venue, was awesome to work with and responded quickly to any questions. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all went on without a hitch! Reviewed on 11-06-2019
Nicole roche(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-04-2019 My husband and I fell in love with Riverdale Manor the first time we laid eyes on it. Every experience we had with Riverdale and our coordinator Monica was fun, smooth, and delightful. Our wedding was out of our dreams. Our guests and our photographers said our food was the best they have ever had at a wedding. It rained on our wedding day and everyone said it didn't even matter, everything about it was still beautiful. Monica went above and beyond for us on our wedding day and set everything up amazingly without me even having to think about it. I will now try and convince all my friends to get married her so I can continue to go back for years to come. Reviewed on 18-05-2019
Serena Bolinger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-04-2019 I was married here one week ago and it was incredible. Monica was our wedding coordinator and did a great job of keeping the day running smoothly. We had all the appetizers we wanted and she made sure the whole day was on schedule. Her kind and relaxed nature helped both James and I feel at ease as well. Gorgeous venue too- with lots of outdoor space and gardens and a beautiful ballroom that simply doesn’t need much decorating with the natural light seeping through. The food was spectacular, the bartenders and staff kind. We loved our day and it would not have been made possible without this wonderful venue. I would recommend this to others, especially if you want your day to be gorgeous and fun. Thank you Riverdale Manor! Reviewed on 20-04-2019
Erika Canouse(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-12-2018 We had both our ceremony and reception at Riverdale Manor and we could not say enough good things about the venue. Maureen was organized, helpful, efficient and very friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests agreed. The ballroom, pavilion and grounds are stunning. We had a winter wedding right before Christmas and the heaters all around the venue were very nice. Maureen and her staff were amazing. I would highly recommend this venue as we had the perfect experience with our wedding. Reviewed on 08-01-2019
Whitney Dixon(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-11-2018 We had the most amazing day and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t have anything to worry about! Reviewed on 13-12-2018
Colleen Crider(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-08-2018 The venue is beautiful, the food was great too (at least what we got to eat of it). We were disappointed we couldn't use the grounds as much as we wanted with the rain this summer. They are very strict about certain things, so read over the details they send you carefully! Reviewed on 14-11-2018
Matt Peffer(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-10-2018 Riverdale Manor was a beautiful place to hold our wedding. We had our ceremony (and later dancing) in the pavilion, where the chandeliers, many twinkle lights, and view of the garden-like foliage outside made for a lovely atmosphere. The whole property has a kind of whimsicality to it with the large old trees by the river, the colorful landscaping (in all seasons), the natural light shining through the french doors of the ballroom, and again many chandeliers and twinkle lights. We worked with Maureen Raezer, the owner of the property, as our wedding coordinator and we couldn't have had a better person to help coordinate the wedding. She has a ton of experience and is especially good at making sure things run smoothly the day of. She was also able to offer a lot of great suggestions during the planning process, which was very helpful for indecisive people like us. We received feedback from our pastor and vendors that Maureen was really great to work with. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! We decided to have three different food stations, and our guests just raved about everything they tried. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. We looked at a lot of wedding venues in Pennsylvania, and Riverdale Manor was our clear favorite (and the cheapest) so it was an easy decision, and we couldn't be happier with it. Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Tanya Dinkel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-09-2018 I highly recommend this catering team for your next event! We used them at Riverdale Manor for our wedding and were so impressed. The only complaint our guests had was there was so much they were so full! Reviewed on 29-09-2018
Mallory Hensel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-08-2018 I can't say enough wonderful things about Riverdale Manor. What drew us to this venue was the gorgeous grounds and the rustic but comfortable vibe. What made us ultimately choose it was that it had an amazing plan B location for bad weather. We ended up using our plan B location, the pavilion, and it was perfect! Everything about the venue is beautiful and the staff is amazingly helpful. If you want to take a lot of the stress out of planning a wedding Riverdale Manor is the spot for you. Maureen basically took care of everything from picking linens to coordinating with our vendors. A lot of reviews say that Riverdale Manor has a lot of strict rules, but we didn't feel that way AT ALL! Maureen was so accommodating and even suggested things we never would have thought of. We have received so many compliments on the food and we had to kick our own guests out at the end of the night because they were having such a great time. Reviewed on 06-09-2018
Megan Seymour(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-07-2018 I had the best wedding day ever! Unfortunately, my vision of having my ceremony outside was quickly changed to the beautiful pavilion due to pour down rain. My coordinator changed over everything and was a huge help in our success. The e-mails were a bit short and they are strict on all guidelines. We were told we had WAY too much alcohol and had to take some back that they wouldn't store for the reception. We ended up running out of certain alcohol so that was a little upsetting. All in all, a great day that I will never forget! Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Caitlyn Fox(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-06-2018 Let me start off by saying, look no further. Our wedding was on June 3, 2018. My husband and I chose RM out of the five venues we looked at because of the beauty and history of it. Also, we had the whole entire facility to ourselves and did not have to share with another wedding party. This venue is AHHmazing! We received so many compliments throughout the night and still now we do. The food was on point and delicious. Our coordinator, Monica was professional, easy going, always there if we needed anything throughout the night. Monica took us through the whole entire process of planning our wedding with RM. We are out of town so all of our messages were through email and she answered back right away. Everything went smoothly and we couldn't be any happier with how everything went. The entire staff that night we would like to thank for making our day so magical and beautiful. If you are a Christmas lover like myself, we received a super cute ornament of RM which we cannot wait to put up on our Christmas tree this year! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for everything! xoxo, Caitlyn & Cory Fox-Bednarski Reviewed on 12-07-2018
Kate Kingsborough(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-06-2018 Riverdale manor was the perfect venue for us. The space was beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of our guest could not stop complimenting how amazing it was. The staff was attentive and fun, and our wedding coordinator there helped us with everything staying well organized and understanding our vision perfectly. Reviewed on 04-07-2018
M Booth(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-08-2019 We had our daughter’s wedding at Riverdale Manor on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in June. Our coordinator, Monica, was extremely helpful with every little detail from food choices, to ceremony flow and vendor follow ups. We didn’t have to do a thing other than drop off our decor on rehearsal day. Everything was exquisite. The food was delicious staged into three different stations. Our guests raves about the dessert buffet which was heavenly with five choices. The venue was beautiful and easily accessed by our handicapped guests. At the end of the evening, Linda and Ashley ensured everything was gathered and packed for us. Including the food! Five stars and more for this very affordable venue. Reviewed on 23-06-2018
Kelly Seymour(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-01-2018 My husband and I got married at Riverdale Manor in May 2018 and we could not possibly be more happy with Riverdale Manor! We fell in love with Riverdale Manor upon our first visit. There are so many spaces to love - the covered pavilion and breezeway, the indoor hall, the outdoor ceremony space by the river, the patio, and the farmhouse. We also loved Riverdale because it had an indoor ceremony option that we loved just as much (if not more) than the outdoor space! It had rained the entire week of our wedding, so the ceremony was in the covered pavilion. The space was so beautiful and intimate, the perfect ceremony. We had so many compliments from our guests on how much they loved the ceremony space and how it was unique to any wedding they had previously attended.Our coordinator, Monica, was so awesome! We worked with her from our very first visit. She was so on top of every little detail. She typically responded to any inquiry within 24 hours. She was there every step of the way to help us plan, and she attended the wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly. She and the Riverdale team also set up the room and put up all decorations so we didn't have to do anything the day of the wedding except enjoy the day! Strongly recommend Riverdale Manor to everyone! Reviewed on 15-06-2018
Heather Lyons(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-06-2018 My husband and I just got married last week at Riverdale Manor. This venue could not have been more perfect and beautiful. Monica, our coordinator was so awesome and helped alleviate any day of stress we had. She literally did everything! Everything about our day was perfect - the cake and food were delicious, the venue itself, the ease of having someone put all your visions to life, the bride and groom suites, and so much more. If I had to go back and do it over, I wouldn't change a thing or our decision to get married here. I can't stop raving about this venue. All our wedding guests were complimenting how beautiful it was. I can't speak highly enough about Riverdale Manor!!!!!! Thanks again Monica!!! Reviewed on 15-06-2018
Katie Poore(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-03-2018 Riverdale Manor was the perfect choice for our March wedding. The property was so beautiful and we knew we would have great options for our ceremony and reception no matter how the weather turned out. We worked with Maureen and we really appreciated her depth of knowledge: she helped us make the right choices for our vendor team and generally to achieve our vision. Many of our guests commented both on how beautiful the venue is, but also how smoothly the whole evening ran. We had a great experience with Riverdale Manor and Maureen, and we really appreciated how easy she made our wedding planning process! Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Nicole Paradiso(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-05-2018 Riverdale manor and their staff were amazing! Maureen was so helpful and made planning our wedding a breeze. The food delicious and the service was like none other. I would highly recommend!! Reviewed on 03-06-2018
Katie O'Brien(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-08-2019 Riverdale was the only venue I went to see in person and I immediately fell in love with it, and I never once regretted my decision. One of my favorite things about this venue was that I loved every option for the ceremony location. That turned out to be really important because we ended up with our plan B ceremony due to weather and it was still absolutely beautiful, and the food is awesome! We worked with Monica and she was fabulous throughout the whole process. She was very very friendly, patient, extremely organized, and always answered questions promptly. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better venue or staff for our big day and we would definitely recommend Riverdale to anyone!! Reviewed on 25-05-2018
a member (wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-07-2019 My son and now daughter-in-law got married on April 28th at the Riverdale Manor, and it was nothing short of perfect. It was their dream come true and we loved seeing them smile all day long. They fell in love with this venue as soon as they saw it. It had many options as far as where to have the ceremony, but because the grounds were wet they had the ceremony in the pavilion. It worked out great. Their venue coordinator, Maureen, could not have been anymore perfect! She listened to them, understood their vision, and worked with them to get what they wanted! The food was unique and delicious! We received so many compliments regarding how amazing the food tasted, and their menu is endless! They had about 180 people attend, and it was very comfortable inside the reception! We are thrilled that they found this place and worked with Maureen! Also should say that the pricing was very reasonable. You won't go wrong with anything you select! The wedding day itself ran extremely smooth! There were a few hiccups, but nothing that wasn't handled quickly, (and nothing was the venue's fault). Maureen laid out a beautiful reception for them, and just knew how to properly place all of their decorations! She also worked so well with their vendors and welcomed them so well! We heard so many compliments! Thank you Maureen and Riverdale Manor! Reviewed on 06-05-2018
lauren riley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-06-2019 We wanted a Rustic wedding and toured many Barn venues in Lancaster County and found that the rental fees alone were astronomical . So when we toured Riverdale Manor and found out the costs we were thrilled to be able to have the wedding that we had always wanted within our budget. We had both our wedding and reception at Riverdale Manor this past April and it was stunningly beautiful! We had a lot of fun during the planning process...Maureen handled all of the details and had great suggestions as well. The food was truly restaurant quality and the staff were incredibly professional. At the end of the event they even packed everything up for us. We have had so many compliments from our guests about how fantastic our wedding was.....do not hesitate book Riverdale Manor for your wedding. Reviewed on 26-04-2018
Mary Kadysh(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-04-2018 My husband and I chose Riverdale Manor based on the reviews touting their professionalism. It was also a very convenient location for us, as the majority of our guests were from out of town. If you are someone who enjoys a highly organized, tightly-run operation, Riverdale is the place for you. It certainly was the place for me. Wedding planning is stressful, but working with Katie, our assigned coordinator, was an absolute dream. I could not have even imagined how helpful she would be until we got closer to the event. Any time I had a question, no matter how big or small, Katie would always respond to my emails in a timely manner with the exact information I needed. We had originally planned an outdoor ceremony, but due to ongoing moisture on the grounds, a ceremony in the pavilion was recommended. This was actually a blessing in disguise, because it was so intimate and gorgeous. The staff at Riverdale Manor were discrete and professional. They made our day smooth and perfect. The catering brand is Thyme and Seasons, and their food is gorgeous and delicious. I am still getting so many compliments on the food. The staff even encouraged us to sit down and eat our meals- who else would do that?! My only caution is to watch your budget closely- we ended up going over quite a bit based on my initial estimate. I do feel that the itemized pricing can be a bit confusing. We were able to justify the extra cost based on the extreme value we received from working with Katie. Reviewed on 21-04-2018
Brittany Andress(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-04-2018 My husband and I just had our fairytale wedding at Riverdale Manor. Everyone agrees it was the wedding of the year. The food was amazing, staff was so helpful, and our coordinator Monica was Amazing and so helpful in pulling all of the small details of the day together. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone getting married. Thanks to Riverdale Manor, it was the best day of my life! Reviewed on 11-04-2018
Mandee Hallman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-11-2017 My husband and I had our reception at Riverdale 11/18/17 - it rained all day but the day was nothing short of perfection! Maureen and her staff run a tight ship which makes everything run so smoothly! We had our ceremony in a church - so we were only at Riverdale for cocktail hour and reception. We were adamant about having an awesome cocktail hour so we went heavier on the passed and stationed hors d'oeuvres. The entrees were kept simple and I think (at least from what I was told by guests) it was very well received. This was probably the most overwhelming part of the planning since everything is a la carte and you have to piece your menu together. Maureen does an excellent job with suggestions to make it easier but it is a lot of info to digest at first. Listen to Maureen when she suggests how much alcohol to purchase - we went to the total wine and were told a much high quantity by their staff. Surprise, surprise when we had to return all of the extra we purchased. Splurge for the linens! I read that those details are unseen, but it really pulled our entire look together! The staff is very friendly, responsive and SUPER helpful with anything we needed. If you are on the fence about choosing a venue - pick this one. You wont be disappointed and your day will be beautiful! Reviewed on 14-03-2018
Kia Tolbert(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-12-2017 Let me just start by saying, initially, I was really turned off by the business-like attitude of the staff at the Riverdale Manor. Wedding days are a big deal to people and you really want them to have a personal touch to them. However, I think the business part is the very thing that made our wedding day so amazing. Everything went so smoothly and I really didn't have to worry about anything, which is all a bride ever dreams of. We had the pleasure of working with Monica. She was sweet, easy going, and had a good sense of humor! I thought we were going to have to select family members or close friends to set up all the decorations, but nope! Riverdale Manor did it all! All we did was deliver all the items and they did the decorating. I was super impressed. The food was delicious and our guests raved about it! I was disappointed we couldn't taste the appetizers, but all worked out well! At the end of the night, the staff helped pack up our decorations and leftover food and put it in the car. I never imagined my wedding day would be so stress-free. I would highly recommend the Riverdale Manor for anyone considering any event here (especially a wedding)! Reviewed on 16-01-2018
Linda Trois(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-07-2017 I, apparently was a very calm bride! How could I NOT be with such amazing vendors and the most perfect venue for us.The entire staff was organized and professional to help plan for the wedding, and they were wonderful the day of! I couldn’t have made a better choice for a wedding venue. Thank you Riverdale Manor for our perfect wedding day! My family members and guests still compliment on how beautiful the grounds were for our July 2017 wedding.Also, I cannot believe Riverdale Manor is less than 2 miles from my childhood home and elementary school...what a hidden gem! Reviewed on 31-12-2017
Alexander Peters(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-10-2017 My wife and I just got married here in October 2017 and this place was PERFECT! We planned our wedding from Seattle, WA and our coordinator, Monica, was the perfect combination of professional and fun for helping us every step of the way. She has no problems planning most of the wedding over email, and provided us will all of the tools and info so that is was easy to do so. She was open to every idea we had, and provided spot-on suggestions for the pieces we were unsure about. As for the venue, the grounds are beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is fantastic! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day :) Reviewed on 17-12-2017
Krista Voggenreiter(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-12-2017 I don't even know where to begin for this review! Absolutely everything - the location, the food, the service, etc. was perfect!! From the start, Monica was so welcoming and we thought the venue was so beautiful. Monica helped us every step of the way, any question we had about almost anything we knew we could ask Monica and she quickly responded with an answer, and she never steered us wrong. As the time of the wedding approached, I started to panic a little thinking we had so many things to do, and she was there to let me know everything was in order and being handled, and again, she was right. The rehearsal and the day of was absolutely perfect. The venue was warm, inviting, and for a December wedding it gave the intimate feel of a family Christmas party. We received so many compliments on the venue, the food, and the staff. Several guests mentioned that it was the most beautiful venue they've been to. There were so many little details that they took care of that just made the night amazing, and I cannot say enough how wonderful everything was. It was the most amazing place to begin a marriage! Reviewed on 11-12-2017
Kelly S.(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-12-2018 Riverdale Manor was such a wonderful place to get married! We worked with Monica throughout the whole process and she made things so easy for my as my coordinator. The day of our wedding, I didn't have to lift a finger and everything was in place and exactly how I wanted it to be. The food, coordinator, and the grounds were all perfect. Definitely worth all the money we put into our wedding to have such a perfect day! Reviewed on 31-10-2017
Jennifer drake(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-12-2018 We had our daughters wedding at Riverdale Manor this past Summer and it was fantastic. The food was exceptional, the venue was gorgeous and the staff incredible. Maureen was our coordinator and she was quick to respond and kept us all clam and on track. Thank you Riverdale Manor Reviewed on 31-10-2017