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Price range: $3,700 - $49,000 Price range: $3,700 - $49,000
Couples usually spend $6,000 Couples usually spend $6,000
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

BB Riverboats is a boat wedding venue which operates out of Newport, Kentucky. The happy couple and their guests can enjoy gliding along the Ohio River as they take in the passing sights. Taking in views of the Cincinnati cityscape as well as the riverbank, everyone can relax as the soothing tones of parting water mingles beautifully with animated chatter, sing-songs, and the sound of your future together.

Facilities and Capacity

Featuring a variety of boats, BB Riverboats’ fleet is comprised of two different options - The Belle of Cincinnati and The River Queen, while the River’s Edge is another one of the event spaces located on the pier.

The flagship boat is The Belle of Cincinnati. Offering climate-controlled spaces, it can easily accommodate between 50 and 500 people. Here, you can celebrate your ceremony and reception thanks to the many areas available. Three decks offer room for celebrating in the open air, while you could also avail of these for saying ‘I do’, exchanging vows, and swapping rings. A buffet space and bar means that you and your guests can drink and dine in peace as the magical day unfolds. What’s more, there is a dance floor available so that the happy couple can enjoy their first dance as newlyweds, while everyone else can get down to the music.

The River Queen can accommodate up to 150 guests. A smaller boat, it would certainly suit a more intimate affair. Boasting two deck spaces, the wedding party can enjoy an open-air party here - day or night - while basking in the sunshine or mingling underneath a star-dotted sky. Here, too, you can dine and enjoy some beverages in style.

The River’s Edge is ideal for couples who would like to enjoy a wedding by the water without going on a cruise. Offering large windows which offer views of the river, it also has dining spaces. Its maximum capacity is 250 people.

Services Offered

An event planner can make themselves available to assist you with the preparation and organization of your momentous celebration if you would like to customize your BB Riverboats experience. The planner can help arrange flowers and floral decor, entertainment, furniture, and more so that your venue looks as stunning as you deserve it to look. The planners can also coordinate the day, managing it expertly to avoid any headaches.

If you opt not to create your own package, you can choose from one of the all-inclusive options.

Cuisine

BB Riverboats can provide cuisine for weddings and rehearsal dinners. Depending on the package you decide on, a variety of meals can be available. These can include served entrees (such as honey-glazed ham, marinated roast turkey breast), sides of grilled asparagus and buttered corn, as well as hors d’oeuvres. Their serving styles include buffet, cocktail reception, outside cake, tastings, and dessert.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$600

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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4.9 out of 5 rating
23 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
95% Recommended by couples
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Michele S. Sent on 09/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing wedding to remember

Our wedding exceeded our expectations. Everything turned out amazing! We live 2 states away and everything was done for us by Jenna and Dana and it was absolutely beautiful. We just had to show up. Our guests enjoyed everything about our wedding. No one was ready to leave when we docked. We loved also being able to give our guests the picture gift as they arrived. I would definitely recommend BB Riverboats.
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Heather I. Sent on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

We booked our wedding for 8/26/23. The venue was stunning! I had so many compliments from my guests. We have such a wonderful time on our cruise and the food was delicious. I can’t say enough good things about our coordinator Jenna. She was on top of everything starting with the planning process. She patiently answered my thousands of questions, meeting with me a couple times about the venue, and even helped calm my pre-wedding jitters. Day of she made sure my big day ran smoothly. She kept the schedule as I wanted and made sure everything was picked up and accounted for at the end of the night. On top of that one of my guests had left something at the venue and it was noticed the next day. She delivered it to my house! Don’t sit on this venue, make the call!
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Ann W. Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Place Ever

This place is amazing and so is the staff that makes it all happen, starting with Jenna! I would have changed nothing about our day! They even took our dreadful cake and made it beautiful!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Team

Jenna Sparks
Jenna Sparks
Wedding Sales Manager

Welcome to BB Riverboats!
My name is Jenna Sparks and I serve as the Wedding Sales Manager at BB Riverboats. I have been in the wedding industry for 4 years and would be delighted to assist you in planning your perfect day. BB Riverboats is not just a wedding venue, but a full EXPERIENCE for you and your guests. We offer so much more than a typical room for your wedding or rehearsal dinner guests. Where else can you experience ever changing and unobstructed views of the beautiful Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati? Your day will be truly unforgettable not only for you, but for your guests.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
OTF PhotoImages LLC OTF PhotoImages LLC Wedding Photographers

OTF PhotoImages was the photographer and videographer for a wedding in which the couple wanted to get married in the middle of the Ohio River in front of Riverfront Stadium. BB Riverboats did an excellent job of fulfilling the bride/groom requests and accommodated us very well. Highly recommend!

Kevin Lush Photography Kevin Lush Photography Wedding Photographers

BB Riverboats is by far the most unique wedding experience I've ever had while photographing Dayton weddings and Cincinnati weddings. I rate this A+. The coordinator is awesome is well!!

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BB Riverboats frequently asked questions

BB Riverboats includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
BB Riverboats includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at BB Riverboats includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by BB Riverboats for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Waterfront
BB Riverboats offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
BB Riverboats offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
BB Riverboats offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
BB Riverboats offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
BB Riverboats is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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