What's Actually Included in an All-Inclusive Wedding Package at Riverside

Every venue seems to have a different definition of "all-inclusive." For some it means the venue and a caterer. For others it's a vague bundle that still leaves you sourcing your own florist, DJ and photographer separately. That inconsistency is exactly why couples ask us to spell it out before they book - so here it is, in full, no fine print left out.

Riverside's All-Inclusive Wedding Package covers your venue, your coordinator, your ceremony styling, your reception décor, your food, your DJ and your photographer, all under one booking. Here's what that actually looks like on the day.

The venue and your team

Your package includes your choice of ceremony space - the river-facing Open Air Chapel or the willow-lined Garden Chapel - paired with either Wisteria Hall for larger celebrations or Willow Hall for something more intimate. Venue hire runs for 8 hours from your ceremony start time, and includes full set-up and clean-up of all Riverside items.

You'll also have the Bridal Suite from 7am to 7pm on the day, and the Honeymoon Suite for your first night as a married couple, with breakfast for two included the following morning.

A dedicated Wedding Coordinator is with you from your very first planning meeting through to formalities wrapping up on the night - handling menu selections, a concept storyboard, a floorplan and a full day-of timeline alongside your MC and Front of House team.

Ceremony styling

White Wimbledon chairs, a white carpet down the aisle, a signing table and confetti bowls, floral arrangements on your arch or plinths, a small floral posy on every second chair, and a bridal bouquet with a groom's buttonhole are all part of the package, along with a lemon and mint water station for guests as they arrive.

Reception styling

Tables are set with your choice of linen, runners and napkins, crystal glassware, and cutlery and underplates in silver, gold or rose gold. Every table gets a floral centrepiece with candles, there's a main table arrangement, a one-tier cutting cake, a printed seating chart and menus, and a Simonsig MCC toast - one bottle per ten guests.

Food and drink

Guests are welcomed pre-reception with a beer and cider selection or juice bar, plus your choice of a harvest table, canapés, or meaty grazing platters. The reception itself runs as a four-course experience: an elegantly plated starter, a main course served buffet or family-style - two meats, two starches, three vegetable or salad options - and a dessert table of four different treats.

DJ and photography

A professional DJ covers your ceremony, pre-reception and reception across the full 8 hours. Your photographer is booked for 9 hours and includes a complimentary engagement shoot plus 700 edited photographs, so you're not left waiting weeks to find out whether you like your gallery.

What's not included

Hair, make-up and videography sit outside the package, though we can point you toward vendors we've worked with before. Extras like a Boma fire pit reception, additional hours beyond the 8-hour package, a dance floor monogram, or a second cake tier are available on request as add-ons.

Why couples choose all-inclusive over building it themselves

The honest reason is fewer moving parts. Booking a venue, florist, DJ, photographer and caterer separately means five contracts, five deposits, and five people who've never worked together before trying to coordinate on your wedding day. All-inclusive collapses that down to one team that already knows the venue, has run weddings in it before, and reports to one coordinator instead of you having to manage every vendor relationship yourself.

It also tends to remove the guesswork around final cost. Instead of a venue quote followed by five more quotes trickling in over months, you get one number that already accounts for florals, entertainment and food - so there are fewer surprises as your date gets closer.

Practical advice if you're comparing packages

Ask what "included" actually means for florals. Some venues include a small arrangement or two; ours includes styling across the ceremony, guest tables, main table, and every small detail area like the signing and gift tables. Get the specifics before comparing prices.

Check the photography hours against your day's actual length. A 6-hour photography package sounds fine until you realise it doesn't cover getting-ready shots or the first dance. Ours runs 9 hours specifically to cover both ends of the day.

Confirm what happens with guest numbers above your package tier. Ask any venue directly rather than assuming - our All-Inclusive Package allows for additional guests at a set per-person rate, so there are no last-minute renegotiations if your numbers grow.

Ask about the coordinator's actual involvement, not just their title. A coordinator who shows up on the day is different from one who's been in your planning meetings for months. Ours is involved from the first sit-down through to the last formality.

If you'd like to see exact package pricing for your guest count, or want to walk through what a day at Riverside would actually look like, we're happy to talk you through it on a venue tour.

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is included in Riverside's All-Inclusive Wedding Package? The package covers venue hire, a dedicated wedding coordinator, ceremony and reception styling, a four-course dining experience, a professional DJ for 8 hours, and a professional photographer for 9 hours including an engagement shoot and 700 edited photos.

Does the All-Inclusive Package include flowers? Yes. Floral arrangements are included for the ceremony arch or plinths, guest tables, main table, and smaller detail areas including the signing table, welcome board, and gift table, along with a bridal bouquet and groom's buttonhole.

Is hair, make-up or videography included in the package? No, these are not included in the standard All-Inclusive Package, but Riverside can recommend trusted vendors from a preferred supplier list.

Can we add extra guests beyond our chosen package size? Yes. Additional guests beyond your booked package tier can be added at a set per-person rate — speak to your coordinator for the current rate and how it applies to your guest count.

What happens if we want the reception to run longer than the included 8 hours? Additional hours can be added on request at an hourly rate, with the venue required to close by 2:00am at the latest.