River Inn of Harbor Town
Set on an island in the Mississippi River, the River Inn of Harbor Town is an elegant Memphis hotel with an outdoor ceremony option and indoor space for the reception.
River Inn of Harbor Town is a hotel destination wedding venue in Memphis, United States, hosting 80 at dinner and 120 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$21,000 (our estimate).
About River Inn of Harbor Town
Set on an island in the Mississippi River, the River Inn of Harbor Town is an elegant Memphis hotel with an outdoor ceremony option and indoor space for the reception.
The meeting and banquet room seats up to 120 for a ceremony, holds 150 standing, and seats 80 for dinner, with a minimum of 80 guests.
In-house catering is provided, and the hotel's 15 room types (from Standard Queen Rooms for two to Junior, Queen and Superior Suites sleeping four) keep your wedding party on site.
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the nearest airport, an estimated 20-minute transfer away.
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Great location! Wish the bar stayed open later. Breakfast was a joke ended up going somewhere else. Room was great only issue was the shower did not drain but we still loved this hotel. Was beautiful.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 80 guests
- Standing reception
- 150 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 120 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 80 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 28 rooms
- Room types
- 15 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$21,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$95 to US$165 per headAisle estimate
- Venue fee
- US$1,100
House rules
- Music until
- 10:00 PM
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MEM, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Island, modern, elegant
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, no pork, nut-free and vegetarian
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Island setting on the Mississippi River, with both indoor and outdoor ceremony options
- Meeting and banquet space seating 120 for a ceremony, 150 standing, 80 for seated dining
- In-house catering and declared wedding services
- Suites (Queen, Junior and Superior) sleep up to 4; most rooms accommodate 2
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MEM · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MEM.
- Direct line
- (901) 260-3333
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 120 for a ceremony, holds 150 standing, and seats 80 for a served dinner. There is a minimum of 80 guests.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are possible, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor space.
Is catering handled by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is provided in-house.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are 15 room types, including Standard, Superior and Deluxe Queen, King and Double rooms for two, accessible King and Queen rooms, and Queen, Junior and Superior Suites for up to four guests.
How do we get in touch?+
Call +1 901-260-3333 or email reservations@riverinnmemphis.com.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 80 guests
“For indoor celebrations, River Hall serves as an elegant and flexible wedding reception venue in Memphis: • Up to 80 guests seated”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 150 guests
“• Up to 150 guests for standing receptions”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 120 guests
“Our Courtyard is a sought-after outdoor space for Memphis wedding ceremonies, offering a romantic atmosphere surrounded by classic architecture and lush greenery. • Up to 120 guests seated”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 80 guests
“Our hotel and event space across the street, River Hall, combine luxurious settings with the flexibility to host intimate events or large receptions from 80 to 200 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 28 rooms
“Each of the River Inn's 28 guest rooms and suites are individually decorated with luxury finishes that evoke classically-refined style, such as walnut armoires, elegant poster beds, fine linens and sumptuous window dressing.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 15 listed
“Queen Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Our Courtyard is a sought-after outdoor space for Memphis wedding ceremonies, offering a romantic atmosphere surrounded by classic architecture and lush greenery.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our culinary team offers customizable menus including plated dinners, buffet service, and curated hors d’oeuvres, perfect for rehearsal dinners, receptions, and brunches.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Gluten-free, no pork, nut-free and vegetarian
“It also accomodates diverse dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, no pork, nut-free, and vegetarian.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Guests can also enjoy Terrace, the hotel's open-air rooftop bar overlooking the Mississippi River, Little Bar, a cozy cocktail lounge ideal for a relaxed drink, and Tug's Neighborhood Grill, located just steps away, offering a casual, welcoming setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
Read the source for bar on siteVenue fee: US$1,100
“The rental fee ranges from $200 to $1,100 for a ceremony and reception and includes 7 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time.”
Read the source for venue feeMusic until: 10:00 PM
“- Music must end by 10:00PM”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“Yes, River Inn of Harbor Town is pet-friendly and we're thrilled you and your furry friend are joining us!”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Yes. River Inn of Harbor Town welcomes families and offers a comfortable, residential-style atmosphere suitable for guests of all ages.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Complimentary self-parking is available for guests of the hotel.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Three of our guest rooms offer accessibility with grab bars in the bathrooms.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“River Hall's outdoor gazebo and patio is a lovely focal point for a riverside ceremony, while its reception space overlooks the Mississippi River and its majestic evening sunsets.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The venue has both indoor and outdoor settings for all wedding events.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“- Dance floor”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“For indoor celebrations, River Hall serves as an elegant and flexible wedding reception venue in Memphis:”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Island, modern, elegant
“The River Inn is conveniently located in Memphis’ charming Harbor Town neighborhood, just west of downtown and nestled on peaceful Mud Island between the Mississippi River and Wolf River Harbor, close to everything historic Memphis has to offer.”
Read the source for settingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“- Day-of coordinator”
Read the source for coordinator on the day