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The River Club

4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Scituate, Massachusetts · 1.7 mi to the beach

On-site lodging

Event space featuring an oceanfront deck plus an outdoor area and hosting a variety of celebrations, including weddings.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 1.7 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 781-545-1330
  • Website theriverclubscituate.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

78 Border St, Scituate, MA 02066

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On the property

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

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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💄 Bridal Suite 2 mentions

“The bridal suite is one of the best I have ever seen- elegant and perfect for getting ready photos.”

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⛩️ Gazebo or Arch 4 mentions

“The venue itself was stunning - from saying 'I Do' under the gazebo to dancing the night away under the twinkling lights during the reception.”

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🍸 Full Bar Service 2 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 196 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 23 mentions

“This was our 3rd wedding date and 2nd venue that we are truly blessed we found last minute❤️ When walking into the venue we immediately fell in love, it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 9 mentions

“The staff, from the wedding planners to the servers, went above and beyond to make the day run seamlessly and were kind, attentive, and professional.”

😌 stress-free planning 19 mentions

“The staff, from the wedding planners to the servers, went above and beyond to make the day run seamlessly and were kind, attentive, and professional.”

🎉 guests raved about it 4 mentions

“Our guests are still commenting about how stunning the venue is and how great the food was!”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 3 mentions

“The food was delicious, the venue was gorgeous, and we had a fantastic time.”

From the reviews

The River Club was the perfect venue for our wedding! Angela and her crew were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. Anytime I had a question I would send a email and somebody would get back to us within a few hours.

★★★★★ — Julia, Jul 2024

My husband and I recently got married here. We had never been there before, but it kept coming up on my instagram feed, so we checked it out; and let me tell you, it was THE BEST DECISION EVER! Angela, Maria & Niki were AMAZING throughout the entire wedding planning process.

★★★★★ — Juliana, May 2024

We got married at the River Club on 5/17/25 and had an amazing experience! Angela, Maria and the rest of the staff were helpful and informative both throughout wedding planning and on wedding day! The staff was both efficient and kind- our guests had nothing but great things to say about the venue and staff!

★★★★★ — Morgan, Jul 2025

We recently had our wedding at The River Club, and the entire experience from start to finish was outstanding. Angela, Maria, Nicki, and their entire staff were incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming throughout the whole process. Even before the big day, their level of organization really stood out.

★★★★★ — Amber, Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 196 reviews →

Getting married at The River Club

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.