UWRF-SA-Wedding Receptions

All your life... you have dreamed of your wedding day. Let the University of Wisconsin-River Falls be a part of making your dreams come true!

UWRF invites you to create a memorable wedding day by hosting your reception at the University Center's elegant Riverview Ballroom. Our dedicated staff and package deal of services allow for ease of planning, while our attractive facilities will provide the perfect setting and atmosphere for your special day. Our in-house catering manager will work with you to select a menu that is ideal to your taste and your budget. Enjoy a delectable meal in the Riverview Ballroom, and then get the dance party started in the Falcon's Nest, our prime entertainment room. The service we provide is nothing less than exceptional!

Make sure you understand the Wedding Reception Policies

Coming in 2010: beautiful outdoor amphitheater wedding ceremonies!

Facility Rental Fee of $1,400.00 includes:

Set up and tear down of our tables and chairs for up to 350 people in the Riverview Ballroom
Head table with staging and a wireless microphone for toasts and announcements
Audio/visual equipment for Power Point or DVD
Sound System
Dance Floor
A building manager on duty to assist with any day-of-event requests
Indoor and outdoor signage to direct your guests
Free parking - we'll even reserve the close spaces for the wedding party!

After dinner, get the party rockin'! Reserve the Falcon's Nest for your dance for only $300.00 more!

UWRF Alumni will receive a $200.00 discount off the facility rental fee!

Your meal must be provided by our contracted food service provider. For catering information and pricing, please contact the Sodexo Catering Manager at catering@uwrf.edu or (715)425-3274. Ask about local and in-season food and beverage options to add an element of sustainability to your reception!

To begin planning for your wedding reception, submit an online request to see if the Riverview Ballroom is open on your preferred date!

Sample layouts of Riverview Ballroom

Riverview Ballroom layout for 280 people

280 people layout

Riverview Ballroom layout for 400 people

400 people layout

Procedures For Hosting a Reception at UWRF

More than 30 days prior to your wedding reception

Submit an online availability request form. The earlier you do this the less stressed you'll be! (The Conference and Event Services Coordinator then confirms available dates of the Riverview Ballroom.)
Schedule a meeting to tour the Riverview Ballroom and meet with the Conference and Event Services Coordinator to discuss reception set-up and other details. (Conference and Event Services then sends you a contract. View sample contract.)
Review, sign and return your contract to the Conference and Event Services Office with a 50% non-refundable deposit by the specified contract return date.

30 days prior to your wedding reception

Finalize Riverview Ballroom set-up arrangements.
Confirm reception start and end time(s).

7 days prior to your wedding reception

Guaranteed attendance due to the Conference and Event Services Office.
Finalize catering arrangements with the Catering Manager.
Remaining balance of facility fee due.

The day of your wedding reception

Riverview Ballroom is available for decorating at 8:00am.
Enjoy your special day!