Riverview Club Wedding Photography Guide
A photographer's guide to this waterfront venue along the Intracoastal
We've visited Riverview Club and love what it offers — we're looking forward to photographing our first event here. In the meantime, here's everything you need to know to plan your wedding day.
About The Riverview Club
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The Riverview Club sits on 14 acres of manicured lawns and wildflower gardens along the Intracoastal Waterway in the St. Augustine Shores community, just 8 miles south of historic downtown. Serving the area since 1981, this waterfront venue combines natural beauty with elegant event spaces.
Two distinct ballrooms anchor the property: the grand Riverview Ballroom with glimmering chandeliers and capacity for 350 guests, and the more intimate Reflections Ballroom with hardwood floors for gatherings up to 60. Both offer elegant lighting and flexible layouts to accommodate your vision.
A 500-foot pier extending into the Intracoastal Waterway is the venue's signature feature, providing a dramatic backdrop for ceremonies and portraits. Combined with the parkland setting, native Florida landscaping, and waterfront ceremony sites, The Riverview Club offers exceptional variety for wedding photography.
Couples also get a deluxe wedding suite for getting ready, on-site event coordination, and a premium kitchen available for outside caterers. With 12 hours of event time including setup and cleanup, there's flexibility to create your ideal timeline.
Why We Love Photographing at The Riverview Club
That 500-foot pier changes everything about this venue. Walking a couple out to the end of it during golden hour, with the Intracoastal stretching in every direction, gives us compositions that feel wide open and cinematic. The water catches the light differently every time, and the distance from shore creates a sense of being in your own world for a few minutes.
The 14 acres give us real variety without driving anywhere. We can go from the manicured gardens to the wildflower areas to the waterfront edge, each with its own character. The native Florida landscaping feels natural, not staged, which helps portraits look relaxed and authentic rather than posed in front of a hedge wall.
We also like that the two ballrooms give us different interior options. The Riverview Ballroom with its chandeliers has a grand feel for reception coverage, while the Reflections Ballroom with hardwood floors has a warmer, more intimate quality. That kind of range in one venue is unusual.
Best Photo Locations
The Riverview Club's 14-acre waterfront setting offers diverse backdrops for your wedding day:
The 500-Foot Pier
A stunning 500-foot pier extending into the Intracoastal Waterway offers dramatic waterfront portraits and ceremony backdrop with endless water views.
Riverview Ballroom
The larger of two ballrooms features glimmering chandeliers and an open floor plan. At 5,520 square feet, it accommodates up to 350 seated guests with elegant lighting.
Reflections Ballroom
A more intimate space with hardwood floors and elegant lighting, perfect for smaller weddings up to 60 guests.
Manicured Grounds & Gardens
14 acres of landscaped lawns and wildflower gardens provide natural backdrops for outdoor ceremonies and portraits.
Waterfront Ceremony Sites
Multiple outdoor ceremony locations along the Intracoastal Waterway with native Florida landscaping and water views.
Planning Your Timeline at Riverview Club
We don't publish generic sample timelines because they're useless without knowing your wedding date. Here's why:
A 5pm ceremony works beautifully in summer but means portraits in the dark in winter. Your timeline needs to be built around your actual date and what matters most to you.
Get a Timeline Built for Your Day
Tell us your wedding date, ceremony time preferences, and what moments matter most. We'll send you a custom timeline that accounts for sunset, this venue's best light, and your priorities.
Request Your Custom TimelinePhotography Tips
Our recommendations for making the most of The Riverview Club's waterfront setting:
Take Advantage of the Pier
The 500-foot pier is the venue's signature feature. Plan time during golden hour for dramatic waterfront portraits with the Intracoastal stretching to the horizon.
Use the 14 Acres
Don't limit yourself to the ballrooms. The expansive grounds offer wildflower gardens, mature trees, and multiple waterfront vantage points for variety in your photos.
Plan for Weather Flexibility
With both large indoor ballrooms and beautiful outdoor spaces, you have flexibility. Consider a waterfront ceremony with the ballroom as backup.
Golden Hour Timing
Schedule your ceremony 90 minutes before sunset to ensure golden hour portraits on the pier and grounds before reception festivities begin.
Explore the Parkland
The venue includes soccer fields, volleyball courts, and a playground—unexpected backdrops for playful, candid moments with your wedding party.
Riverview Club Wedding FAQ
Common questions about weddings at The Riverview Club
The Riverview Club offers several wedding packages at a mid-range price point for the St. Augustine area. Pricing varies by day, guest count, and package selection. Contact the venue through their website for current rates. The BYO catering and bar policy gives you flexibility to manage costs. For photography pricing, check our packages page.
The Riverview Ballroom holds up to 350 seated guests with chandeliers and an open floor plan. The smaller Reflections Ballroom accommodates up to 60 guests on hardwood floors. Outdoor waterfront ceremony areas can handle groups of similar size, and the 14-acre property has plenty of room for larger celebrations.
Yes, The Riverview Club operates on a BYO basis for both catering and beverages. The venue provides a premium kitchen for your caterer's use and can recommend local vendors who know the space well.
Yes, both ballrooms can accommodate indoor ceremonies if weather requires a change of plans. The Riverview Ballroom works for larger guest counts, while the Reflections Ballroom is a better fit for intimate ceremonies. The music curfew is 10pm.
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