Riverside Convention Center Wedding Guide

Weddings & Special Events

Table

of Contents WEDDINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS WELCOME

1

EVENT SPACES OVERVIEW

3

FLOOR PLAN

5

CAPACITY CHART

6

RENTALS & MINIMUMS

7

WEDDING PACKAGES

8 - 10

PLANNING DETAILS

11 - 12

Welcome

Congratulations from the entire team at the Riverside Convention Center!

We are dedicated to ensuring that your wedding celebration or special occasion is flawlessly carried out.

Whether you choose to have an outdoor reception beneath the beautiful stars or a romantic candlelit fivecourse meal in one of our elegant ballrooms, the Riverside Convention Center offers a distinctive and adaptable setting. Our food and beverage program carefully selects the best seasonal ingredients, traditional dishes, and unique suppliers, all delivered by our attentive service team who will assist you with understated elegance.

We appreciate your consideration of the Riverside Convention Center as the venue for your event, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you.

Best Convention Center Under 100,000 Sq. Ft. CAIFORNIA MEETINGS & EVENTS

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Best Meeting Venue 2024 INLAND EMPIRE MAGAZINE

The Spaces

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable wedding celebration at the Riverside Convention Center, where indoor elegance and outdoor beauty seamlessly come together. With elegant ballrooms and a sprawling 14,000 square foot outdoor plaza, our venue offers the perfect blend of sophistication and natural charm.

Interior

The interior of the Center is a spacious and elegant venue, encompassing over 68,000 square feet of beautifully designed event space. Its grand ballrooms, with high ceilings and dazzling chandeliers, create a captivating atmosphere for your wedding ceremony and reception. Whether you envision an intimate affair or a grand celebration, the versatile layout of the Center can be tailored to meet your unique vision. Convenient getting ready rooms are also available, providing a tranquil space for you and your wedding party to prepare for the big day.

Exterior

Step into the outdoor space at the Center and be greeted by a breathtaking 20,000 square feet of meticulously manicured lawn and vibrant greenery. This expansive outdoor area offers a picturesque setting for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception beneath the stars. Surrounded by nature's beauty, you can exchange vows amidst colorful blooms and create an atmosphere of romance and tranquility. With the assistance of our team, you can customize this versatile space to reflect your unique style and preferences, whether it's setting up a garden-style ceremony or arranging elegant lounge areas for your guests to enjoy. The outdoor space at the Center is an oasis of natural beauty, providing an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding celebration and creating memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.

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Floor Plan

We appreciate your consideration of the Riverside Convention Center as the venue for your event, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you.

U P P E R C O N C O U R S E

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RAINCROSS BALLROOM

BEN H. LEWIS HALL

Capacity Chart Meeting Room

Dimensions (LxWxH)

Area (sq.ft)

Ceiling Height

Banquet

Ben H. Lewis Hall

232'4"x117'2"

27,953

22'

1470

Exhibit Hall A

117'x80'

9,695

22'

470

Exhibit Hall B

117'x80'

9,695

22'

470

Exhibit Hall C

71'x55'

3,785

22'

200

Exhibit Hall D

71'x65'

4,505

22'

240

Raincross Ballroom

110'10"x73'3"

7,898

18'

400

Raincross F&C

73'3"x36'9"

2,641

18'

120

Raincross E&B

73'3"x38'8"

2,639

18'

120

Raincross D&A

73'3"x35'5"

2,618

18'

120

Ballroom

60'5"x65'

3,999

10'6"

180

Ballroom A

60'5"x33'

1,987

10'6"

80

Ballroom B

60'5"x32'

2,017

10'6"

80

Meeting Room 1, 2 & 3

79'10"x41'

3,298

12'6"

170

Meeting Room 1

41'x26'2"

1,080

12'6"

50

Meeting Room 2

26'8"x41'

1,115

12'6"

50

Meeting Room 3

26'5"x41'

1,090

12'6"

50

Meeting Room 4 & 5

79'5"x31'4"

2,040

12'6"

100

Meeting Room 4

31'4"x39'7"

1,202

12'6"

50

Meeting Room 5

31'4"x39'4"

1,202

12'6"

50

Meeting Room 6

33'9"x22'4"

758

12'6"

40

Meeting Room 7, 8, 9 & 10

89'9"x41'2"

3,709

12'6"

150

Meeting Room 7

41'2"x22'1"

925

12'6"

40

Meeting Room 8

41'2"x22'8"

941

12'6"

40

Meeting Room 9

41'2"x22'7"

938

12'6"

40

Meeting Room 10

41'2"x22'5"

905

12'6"

40

Upper Concourse

-

9,574

20'

-

Lower Concourse

-

4,120

11'

-

Outdoor Plaza

95'x86'

7,912

-

350

Terrace

14'x52'

748

-

-

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Rentals Ballroom Rental Includes:

Dinner & Cocktail Tables Double Draped Custom Color Table Linen & Napkins Banquet Chairs Wooden Dancefloor

China, Silverware & Stemware Six Hours of Event Time, Three Hours of Setup Time All Day Rentals Available Custom Sized Stage

Food & Beverage Minimum Room Rental will be waived with a Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Minimum and will be based on the final guarantee. Bar revenue, administrative fees, and sales tax are excluded for the purposes of this calculation. The current administrative fee is 23% and sales tax is 8.75%. If the food and beverage minimum revenue is not met, the balance will be charged as Room Rental.

Client bears responsibility for the "minimum" as well as any charges incurred above the minimum.

We strive to provide the best possible experience for our couples and their guests. Our talented culinary team has crafted a diverse and delectable menu selection to suit various tastes and preferences. By choosing from our range of offerings, you can ensure a seamless and hassle-free celebration while enjoying the culinary delights we have prepared.

Generally, we do not permit outside food or beverage unless it is a cuisine that we do not offer. However, we understand that couples may have specific dietary preferences or cultural requirements. In such cases, we are happy to discuss options and make necessary accommodations.

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Wedding Packages Orange Blossom

Package Includes: Wedding Cake & Cake Cutting Fees | Aloha Punch (Served During Reception Only) | Bartender fee

SALADS | CHOICE OF ONE: RASPBERRY, PINE NUT & FETA SALAD Fresh Raspberry | Feta Salad with Raspberries on Sweet Greens | Raspberry Vinaigrette CAESAR SALAD Classic Caesar Salad | House Dried Tomatoes ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD Crispy Bacon | Diced Tomatoes and Smoked Bleu Cheese Dressing | Red Onion | Crumbled Blue Cheese

PLATED ENTRÉE | CHOICE OF ONE: HOT TEA, COFFEE, & ICED TEA SERVED WITH DINNER

CHICKEN BASIL MARSALA Marsala Cream Sauce | Toasted Almonds over Quinoa Rice Pilaf | Served with Steamed Broccolini Chicken Tarragon Shallot White Wine Cream Sauce | Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus with Red Pepper Confetti MESQUITE PEPPER RUBBED TRI-TIP STEAK Sliced over Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Drizzled with a Wild Mushroom Demi-glaze and Sautéed French Green Beans First menu selection includes 1 vegetarian option for dietary needs.

Each additional menu selection shall incur a $2.25++/per plate fee.

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Raincross

Package Includes: Wedding Cake & Cake Cutting Fees | Aloha Punch (Served During Reception Only) | Champagne or Cider Toast | Mirror & Votive Candles | Bartender fee

HORS D’OEUVRES: FROMAGERIE BOARD Montage of Imported and Domestic Cheeses | Served with a Variety of Breads & Crackers VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS Served with Lemon Basil Parmesan Dip & Buttermilk Ranch Dip

SALADS | CHOICE OF ONE: YOUR SELECTION SERVED WITH ARTISAN ROLLS & BUTTER

RASPBERRY, PINE NUT & FETA SALAD Fresh Raspberry | Feta Salad with Raspberries on Sweet Greens | Raspberry Vinaigrette CAESAR SALAD Classic Caesar Salad | House Dried Tomatoes SPINACH SALAD Crispy Tabasco Shallots | Roasted Tomato Bacon Vinaigrette

PLATED ENTRÉE | CHOICE OF ONE: HOT TEA, COFFEE, & ICED TEA SERVED WITH DINNER

CHICKEN BREAST IN AN APRICOT CITRUS GLAZE Succulent Airline Chicken Breast in an Apricot Citrus Glaze | Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and French Green Beans MAHI-MAHI Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi with Tropical Fruit Relish | Sweet Red Rice Pilaf | Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables FLAT IRON STEAK Grilled Flat Iron Steak Resting on a Bed of Herb Roasted Potatoes | Drizzled with Pepper Brandy Demi-glaze | Sautéed Mixed Vegetables First menu selection includes 1 vegetarian option for dietary needs.

Each additional menu selection shall incur a $2.25++/per plate fee.

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Mission Bells

Package Includes: Wedding Cake & Cake Cutting Fees | Aloha Punch (Served During Reception Only) | Champagne or Cider Toast | Mirror & Votive Candles | Bartender fee

HORS D’OEUVRES:

PASSED HORS D’ OEUVRES

FROMAGERIE BOARD Montage of Imported and Domestic Cheeses | Served with a Variety of Breads & Crackers

Steak Crostini, Caramelized Onion & Horseradish Cream

VEGETABLE CRUDITÉS Served with Lemon Basil Parmesan Dip & Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Assorted Vegetarian Tarts

Boursin Stuffed Red Skin Potatoes

ANTIPASTO AND BRUSCHETTA DISPLAY Marinated Artichokes, Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, & Roasted Red Peppers Served with Petite Rounds of Garlic Toasted French Baguette Slices

SALADS | CHOICE OF ONE: YOUR SELECTION SERVED WITH ARTISAN ROLLS & BUTTER

RASPBERRY, PINE NUT & FETA SALAD Fresh Raspberry | Feta Salad with Raspberries on Sweet Greens | Raspberry Vinaigrette QUINOA WALDORF SALAD Quinoa | Apples | Grapes | Pecans | Bibb Lettuce ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD Crispy Bacon | Diced Tomatoes | Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing | Red Onion | Crumbled Blue Cheese

PLATED ENTRÉE | CHOICE OF ONE: HOT TEA, COFFEE, & ICED TEA SERVED WITH DINNER

BRAISED SHORT RIBS & WHITE SEA BASS Ancho Chili Braised Short Ribs on Whipped Sweet Potatoes | Pan Seared White Sea Bass with Fire Roasted Corn Purée | Served with Roasted Asparagus HERB GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST & BEEF TENDERLOIN Grilled Chicken in a Sweet Shallot Cream | Beef Tenderloin in a Port Wine Sauce | Served with Creamy Scalloped Potatoes | Sautéed Green Beans in an Almond Brown Butter FLAT IRON STEAK Grilled Flat Iron Steak Resting on a Bed of Herb Roasted Potatoes | Drizzled with Pepper Brandy Demi-glaze | Sautéed Mixed Vegetables First menu selection includes 1 vegetarian option for dietary needs. Each additional menu selection shall incur a $2.25++/per plate fee.

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Planning Details Appointments Convention Center tours are made by appointment only. Tours will take approximately one hour. Please contact us at 951-335-7002 or adryver@riv-cc.com to schedule a tour.

Room Blocks The Riverside Convention Center is within walking distance of the Riverside Marriott at the Convention Center, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Hyatt Place and Hampton Inn. We can assist with room blocks of 10 or more rooms per night. Please contact 951-335-7002 or adryver@riv-cc.com for more details.

Certificate of Insurance Client must procure and maintain insurance that fully covers the risk and indemnity obligations set forth, including Commercial General Liability coverage for bodily injury, property damage, contractual liability assumed under this Contract, and any independent contractors, in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The insurance policy must specifically name the following entities as additional insurers: "Raincross Hospitality Management Corporation dba Riverside Convention Center and the City of Riverside, The Riverside Civic Authority and their respective members, officers, directors, managers, agents and employees."

Wedding Confirmation When you are ready to confirm your wedding date with the Riverside Convention Center, we require the deposit along with a signed contract.

You will have 14 days from the time the contract is received to sign and provide the deposit to secure your date. If the signed contract and deposit are not received by the date noted on your contract, the held date will be released, and the contract will be terminated.

Deposit & Payment Schedule A 15% deposit is required to reserve the space for your Event. This deposit, which is non-transferable and non-refundable, will be deducted from the overall balance due. Ninety (90) days prior to the date of the Event, an additional 35% of the estimated charges will be due. If the Event is contracted within ninety (90) days of Event, then Client must pay a non-transferable and non-refundable deposit in the amount of 50% of the estimated charges. Complete pre-payment of estimated charges for the Event is required four (4) business days prior to the Event by cash, company printed check, cashier's check, money order or credit card. Before the Event, Client must submit a valid credit card for any additional charges incurred during the Event.

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Tastings

Complimentary menu tastings are provided for confirmed events with a food & beverage minimum of $7,500 or more, limited to four guests and are scheduled two months prior to your event - based on availability. If additional guests or an increase of menu items is requested, a fee will apply.

You are invited to select: (2) Salads (3) Entrées (2) Vegetarian Entrées (2) Wedding Cake options at bakery

Vendor Guidelines

Vendor guidelines have been established to help your vendors understand the operations and policies of the Riverside Convention Center.

The Riverside Convention Center requires a current certificate of liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage. The client must contract all audio-visual equipment, rigging, labor, and any other AV-related services through the Center’s exclusive in-house provider, Pro AV. (this does not include DJ) Once your vendors are confirmed, our Convention Services team will work with you to ensure all of the required forms have been received.

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951-335-7002 | info@riv-cc.com 3637 5th Street, Riverside, CA 92501