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River Forest Manor

4.7 ★★★★★ 236 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Belhaven, North Carolina · 0.3 mi to the sand

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Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (252) 943-0320
  • Website riverforestmanor.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

738 E Main St, Belhaven, NC 27810

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of River Forest Manor and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

💄 Bridal Suite

“The bridal suite was like something out of a movie.”

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Dock or Marina 14 mentions

“My husband was providing the music in the new pavillion and i was enjoying the view at the marina while having a drink.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 236 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 9 mentions

“The river views, beautiful grounds, and elegant manor created a stunning backdrop for a truly memorable day.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

“Peyton, our coordinator went above and beyond.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 3 mentions

From the reviews

River Forest Manor was the perfect setting for the Zoss/Wilder wedding. The river views, beautiful grounds, and elegant manor created a stunning backdrop for a truly memorable day. Everything flowed seamlessly, and the atmosphere was warm, timeless, and welcoming. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Richard, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 236 reviews →

Getting married at River Forest Manor

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.