Questions & Answers
Riverstone on the Crowe is located north of Campbellford Ontario in beautiful Trent Hills, right next to the Crowe Bridge Conservation Area. We are less than 2 hours from the GTA.
Riverstone On The Crowe opens from mid-June to the first weekend of October. We book only one wedding a day and are available for bookings on any day of the week.
We host wedding ceremonies and celebrations with at least 2 or up to 50 people. We are a micro wedding ceremony and reception venue with a 50-person maximum however there is some wriggle room on the capacity if you require it.
Here is the detailed access schedule for our wedding venue when you book a Saturday wedding. We understand how important it is to have ample time for setting up, rehearsing, and winding down after your special day. :
Friday: Setup and Rehearsal: You can access the venue from 2 – 5 pm on Friday. This time can be used for setting up decorations, arranging seating, and holding your rehearsal. Our staff will be available to assist you with any needs during this time.
Saturday: Wedding Day: The venue will be fully available to you from 9 am in the morning. You can use this time for any last-minute preparations. The ceremony and reception can take place according to your schedule. Our team will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Sunday: Pickup and Cleanup: You can access the venue on Sunday to pick up any wedding items and complete the cleanup process. Please make sure all personal belongings and decorations are removed by 10 am on Sunday.
When you book a weekday wedding. We understand how important it is to have ample time for setting up, rehearsing, and winding down after your special day. :
Setup and Rehearsal: You can access the venue from 2 – 5 pm on the day before your wedding providing there is not a wedding that day. This time can be used for setting up decorations, arranging seating, and holding your rehearsal. Our staff will be available to assist you with any needs during this time.
Wedding Day: The venue will be fully available to you from 9 am in the morning. In the event there is a wedding the day before, you can use this time for set up. The ceremony and reception can take place according to your schedule. Our team will be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Pickup and Cleanup: You can access the venue the next morning to pick up any wedding items and complete the cleanup process. Please make sure all personal belongings and decorations are removed by 10am.
At Riverstone on the Crowe, we want to ensure that your special day runs smoothly and that you and your guests have a memorable experience. We have established clear open and closing hours for our venue to ensure that everyone has ample time to enjoy the festivities while also allowing us to prepare the venue for the next event.
Access: Access to our venue is granted at 9 am on the day of your event. This allows your vendors to set up and prepare for your wedding day. Please note that we require all vendors to be set up before the ceremony start time unless other arrangements have been made.
Closing Time: Our venue closes at 11 pm, which allows ample time for your guests to enjoy the reception and festivities. At this time, we ask that all guests and vendors have vacated the premises by 11:30.
Clean Up and Tear Down: Our staff will begin the cleaning and tear-down process starting at 11 pm.
We understand that every event is unique and may require different hours. We are happy to discuss alternative hours and options that work best for your wedding. Please contact us to discuss any specific needs or requests you may have.
Payment Procedure:
At Riverstone on the Crowe, we want to make the payment process as simple and stress-free as possible for our clients. We have a clear and transparent payment procedure in place to ensure that both parties are on the same page regarding payment expectations.
Deposit:
A 30% deposit is required upon signing the contract. This deposit secures your wedding date and ensures that we can provide you with the best possible service for your special day. The deposit is applied to the total cost of your wedding services.
Six Months Before Wedding:
We require an additional 30% payment six months before the wedding date. This payment helps us plan and prepare for your wedding day and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Balance Due:
The remaining balance of 40% is due two weeks before the wedding date. This final payment ensures that we can fully complete all the wedding services as discussed and agreed upon.
We accept several payment options including cash, bank transfer, or check. If you have any questions regarding our payment procedure or need to discuss alternative payment arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our wedding packages do not include food and/or beverages. You must hire a caterer. We have a list of caterers that we can recommend. All caterers must be approved by Riverstone on the Crowe. Each package includes most services needed – just bring your own photographer, flowers, food, and beverages – Riverstone on the Crowe will supply the rest.
We have designed affordable all-inclusive wedding packages that include everything you need for your special day, such as the Officiant, DJ, MC, wedding planner, Photo Booth, lighting, decor, tables, chairs, linens, and more. Our completely draped high-peak tent, chandeliers, and wood arbor add to the stunning ambiance of the venue. With amazing value for what we offer, we take care of most things you need for your wedding. All you need to bring are your photographer, flowers, food, and beverages, and we’ll handle the rest. Please look through our wedding packages to find the details for each package available. We will never book more than one event at the same time, so you get Riverstone on the Crowe and all the amenities listed for the entire time.
Hate has no home here! Riverstone on the Crowe aims to create an environment that is safe, supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental towards the LGBTQ community. We are here to create the perfect wedding for you, whoever you are and whoever you love. We want to give you both a day that is unique, personal and without worry for you and your guests.
Yes, all our weddings here at Riverstone on the Crowe are non-denominational and secular. Religion is never included in a wedding ceremony unless requested by the couple.
Your wedding ceremony time must be no later than 3pm. We are super flexible with timelines however remember the time of year so in the autumn, it’s best to plan your wedding ceremony around the daylight hours. We suggest in late September and in early October to have your ceremony earlier than 3pm.
Yes, our venue is wheelchair accessible!
Yes, absolutely! Our photo booth is a professional wedding photo booth – an actual photo booth that prints 2×6 photo strips your guests will have within seconds and digital copies that your guests can download after your wedding day.
The historic town of Campbellford is only a few minutes away and there are multiple Air BnBs and hotels to choose from! Hastings, Marmora, Havelock, and Stirling, and their surrounding areas, also have multiple accommodations options.
Yes, of course! This is an option we will discuss at your site visit.
There is no smoking inside the tent. We do allow smoking in designated areas and around the fire pit.
Riverstone on the Crowe offers a preferred vendors list featuring caterers, photographers, bakers, and florists. After couples confirm their booking by paying a deposit and signing a contract, they receive a welcome package with all the planning details they need, including access to the preferred vendor’s list, which is reserved for booked clients. Couples are welcome to explore other wedding professionals not on our list, and as long as we have no prior negative experience with them, they will be gladly approved! Live acoustic musicians are welcome at events; however, substitutions are not allowed for the officiant, DJ, photo booth, or any other services provided directly by the venue.
Yes, we would love to have your musician play for the wedding. All musicians must be approved by the venue.
On the day of your event, your vendors can arrive early to set up anytime between 9 am and one hour before the ceremony start time. We will work with you and your vendors to plan for the perfect set up start time.
We will discuss and plan a layout with you for all your seating and table arrangements.
Sorry, absolutely no pets (with the exclusion of guide dogs) allowed. However, a family pet involved in the event will be welcomed.
The use of any type of flame is prohibited throughout the site. The new battery-operated “flameless candles” are permitted.
The weather is usually suitable for outside events from June 1 until October 15. Should there be inclement weather on your reserved day, we will set up the ceremony under the tent and reception area. There is no additional fee to change plans and set up under the tent.
Remember, you are at an outside wedding venue and there is always a chance of rain. Evenings can also be chilly. Please dress for the weather and have your guests do the same. We do not provide portable outdoor heaters. Any portable heaters you rent must be approved by Riverstone on the Crowe.
Yes, our firepit may only be started and maintained by Riverstone on the Crowe staff.
No, sorry we do not permit fireworks at Riverstone on the Crowe.
For available dates, pricing, and to set up an appointment for a venue tour, please CONTACT US
