Elegant, Mesmerizing, Memorable

We turn ordinary events into extraordinary affairs

Our award winning The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station sits atop the banks of the Connecticut River across from the historic Goodspeed Opera House with the famous Haddam Swing Bridge in-between. Our gorgeous and private wedding venue promises you the very finest in food, service and elegance that you and your guests will long remember.

Whether your tastes gravitate towards a reception luncheon, family-style, a buffet of unique and exotic stations or a full plated sit-down dinner, The Riverhouse assures your particular tastes in ambiance, superb food and service will be exceeded.

Your selection of flowers, music, lighting and other special personal and maybe whimsical favors, paired with our award winning menu, linens, dinnerware, wines, liquors and wedding cake, will seamlessly blend to create the wedding you have always dreamed of.

We will make every professional effort to reflect your personal vision of elegance and excellence. And while you are preparing for and enjoying your grand occasion, the entire Riverhouse is yours alone.

With our expertise, let us help you make this a day that lasts a lifetime.

Like the day you’ve waited for, The Riverhouse is one of a kind.

The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station

A One-Of-A-Kind-Setting

Weddings

Overlooking the Goodspeed Opera House and the historic East Haddam Swing Bridge, our private wedding venue boasts a magnificent ballroom, ceremonial garden and plush private rooms with a splendid blend of both traditional décor and contemporary amenities.

Private Parties

Our premier banquet facility lets you enjoy world-class service and gourmet catering menus; making it ideal for private parties, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties and other gala social events.

Business Events

Ensure your guests leave your meeting remembering more than presentations, and remind your employees why they love working for you. We offer a wide range of packages and event services for your specific needs.

Off-Site Catering

Whether you’re hosting a wedding, business affair, holiday party, family reunion, or anything in between, Riverhouse Catering offers a mouthwatering mix of traditional and contemporary menus which look great and taste even better.

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THE RIVERHOUSE AT GOODSPEED STATION

We offer the finest in catered events

A waterfront wedding venue and banquet hall known throughout Connecticut for hosting unforgettable events, The Riverhouse is the flagship venue of Riverhouse Hospitality, offering breathtaking backdrops for weddings, private parties, corporate events and other special occasions. With a variety of options to suit the desires of both couples and corporations, you can expect unmatched service at a venue that reflects utmost sophistication.

Whether you’re planning a traditional or specialty wedding, private event, social event, anniversary, reception, gala, black tie event, or anything in between, The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station is Connecticut’s premier venue for elegance and style.

Make Your Moments Last Forever

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Our clients speak on our behalf

See what they say about their experience with The Riverhouse

We love the Riverhouse! The staff at the Riverhouse are out of this world. From the very beginning of the process, Hattie and Kelley were amazing – they responded to every email and silly question within the same day and always let me know if they needed something from me to keep us on track. Read More

The Riverhouse=Amazing. There are no words to describe how my wedding went at the Riverhouse. They did such an amazing job making my wedding the best day of my life. The ceremony set up outside was perfect, the food was amazing, Hattie and everyone at the Riverhouse worked to make me feel I was the only bride they’ve ever worked with. Read More

Can’t say enough good things about The Riverhouse!! We cannot say enough good things about The Riverhouse!! Hattie & Kelley, the sales staff, were absolutely amazing. From the day we toured to the night before our wedding, they answered every crazy question I had and were super helpful with suggestions. Read More

I absolutely LOVED The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station! They really made the wedding planning process easy and organized, and the venue is gorgeous! They answered all of my questions throughout the time leading up to the wedding in a timely fashion, which helped put my mind at ease. Kelley and Jill are awesome to work with and Linda did a great job coordinating my rehearsal and wedding day! Read More

There truly are not enough good things to say about the Riverhouse! My husband and I held our wedding reception here about three weeks ago, and everything was perfect from start to finish! From the moment we booked with the Riverhouse, to the day of the wedding, every single person we worked with was fantastic. Read More

Hattie and Kelley were absolutely amazing! The staff at the Riverhouse on our wedding day were prompt, timely, and everything ran so smoothly. We had our ceremony on site, outside, which was beautiful as well. Food is the best I have had at any wedding before (not being biased) Read More

I’m not even sure where to start, everything was amazing! All of the staff was incredibly accommodating, professional, and most importantly (for me) responsive. All throughout the planning process Hattie, Kelley, and Jillian answered all my stupid questions usually within an hour of me emailing them. Read More