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On WeddingWire since 2016

Last update: April 2025

River's Edge at The Arlington Hotel is a wedding venue in scenic downtown Paris, Ontario. This historic hotel is filled with countless stories captured through decades of celebration, indulgence, and unforgettable experiences. A boutique hotel, this property is where you and your loved ones can celebrate and stay during your wedding festivities.

Facilities and Capacity

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, The Arlington Hotel's versatile event spaces can accommodate parties of any size. Your magical day will begin and end with the stunning riverfront backdrop. River's Edge is located on the banks of the Grand River, with the Arlington Hotel adjacent, each offering elegant spaces to complement your lasting memories. The venue's team is committed to creating a truly unforgettable day, complete with culinary imagination and attention to the finest details to accompany its beautiful spaces. This hotel venue offers a restaurant, bar, and excellent facilities for intimate weddings. The facilities and their designated capacities include the River's Edge, with a capacity for 130 seated guests or 150 guests for a standing reception.

Services Offered

The Arlington Hotel provides excellent services for your big day. These include an exceptional culinary experience for your reception, event space hire, and a dedicated team. The mouthwatering culinary creations offered by the crew at The Arlington Hotel will be everything you have ever dreamed of for your wedding reception. Executive Chef Jeremy Barrett offers several food packages, which include hors d'oeuvres, plated 3-course dinners, desserts, and late-night eats. Fabulous drinks packages are also included.

Accommodation

The Arlington Hotel offers 23 unique rooms equipped with comfort and tranquility in mind. Each suite is a charming display of contemporary amenities and playful peculiarities. The end result is a night's getaway from reality that will leave you and your guests feeling inspired and relaxed. From the classic Jane Austen Executive Suite to the eclectic Monty Python room, these guest rooms will undoubtedly capture your imagination and transport you to an entirely new world.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic
Hotel
Loft
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Rustic
Vintage
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer

What event items are available?

Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

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

No

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

$125

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

$115

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$125

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$35

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

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
Wedding cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

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

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Bartenders
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Reviews for The Arlington Hotel

K
Katie Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

We just got married at River’s Edge this past weekend and it was the BEST choice we could have made for our venue. The team is so easygoing, accommodating, and fun to work with, from start to finish they made everything easy on us. Our guests couldn’t have had better things to say about the venue, the staff, the FOOD, and the overall experience at RE. We were blown away and would do it all over again if we could. Having the hotel so close is such a bonus. The amenities at the hotel should all be taken advantage of because everywhere you look, there are so many thoughtful touches. We love you guys! Thanks again for making the best day of our lives seamless, fun, and full of support!
J
Jaclyn Sent on 21/10/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Oct 17 wedding

Myself and my husband got married here last weekend and it was nothing but amazing! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the cocktail space is perfect for the amount of people we had. We had the maximum number of guests which I believe was 155. We had our ceremony against the beautiful windows that oversee the Grand River and it was very picturesque. The only complaint I had were about service here and there. The food was tasty and all the guests loved the meal! They did not have any dressing on a lot of the salads that were served, but promptly brought dressing to the salad that were missing it. I would recommend that when they have a large group of 155 people they should require two bartenders even though the one that we had was absolutely amazing and she was able to keep up with a very high demand crowd! The staff from start to finish were so helpful kind and flexible. I highly recommend getting married here! It was the best weekend of our lives.
Shady
Shady Sent on 21/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

truelly spectacular

got married this past sunday and it was an absoulte dream!! the venue was beautiful the staff were amaing and the seemless planning between the decor options and the cake provided really didi make the wedding planning much more seemless. thank you so much
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 19/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Happy Bride & Groom

I got married this past Saturday and I couldn't have asked for a better day. To start off, we went through approx. five different contacts due to maternity leaves/staff leaving, and each contact was helpful and efficient. Ashley, our coordinator was amazing. She received so many emails from me and she always answered them promptly and the answers were always helpful. Our MD for the day, Kelsey was great. She kept reassuring me and telling me how calm I was, even when I felt anything but calm. She answered anything we asked her throughout the night; she was great! Sandra, our bartender was great as well. I heard from multiple people that they loved her and how nice she was.

The food was exactly what we expected and the venue was set up how I had envisioned it. I couldn't have asked for a smoother process throughout the wedding planning and it is all thanks to the staff at River's Edge & The Arlington Hotel.
T
Taylor Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Summer Evening

The process from start to finish was easy. We booked two years prior to our event so over the course of the time there were a few changes with coordinators but we had wonderful communication overall. The start of the experience was with Sabrina and she did a wonderful job with the introduction and tour- she completely sold the venue and team. Our coordinator we worked with the longest was Ashley- she was absolutely wonderful. She was very easy to reach, worked with us on the changes that occurred a few times and helped ensure the entire day was planned to the minute. It was very helpful as this was the first time we had planned/hosted such a large event. Our day of team, Cora and Kelsey were amazing! We could not have asked for a better group of ladies to help us get through the day- everything went so seamlessly. Our guests had such a wonderful time as well. The wait staff and bar staff were amazing and the food was very tasty- any concerns they handled it. I even had a drink spilled on me fairly early and the staff swooped me into a separate washroom and we got the dress cleaned up. I seriously could go on and on about how amazing of an experience we had. Thank-you so much to every member of the team for making this the perfect day!
Dakota
Dakota Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

I have to say I was so happy with how the day turned out!
From the beginning the staff were so helpful and friendly!
We had a few meetings along the way and once the big day came, our vision came to life!
I couldn’t have been more thrilled
J
Jessica Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend the Arlington Hotel!

We recently were married at the River’s Edge at the Arlington, and are over the moon with both the space and the service! The team at the Arlington went above and beyond to help bring our special day together. They were flexible and supportive, and were always there to answer our questions. We’ve received so many compliments about our day, the food and venue being among the top of them. We plan to visit again in the future!
C
Carley Sent on 28/09/2024
2.6 out of 5 rating

Wedding stay

We stayed and got ready here for our wedding. When booking we were under the impression that the getting ready spaces were included in our package but later through emailing trying to confirm details found out that the spaces for bridesmaids/groomsmen are not included in the package and have to be booked and paid on top of your wedding package. They did say I wasn’t the first person to think this so maybe communication is a bit unclear there. The room itself was good, clean standard hotel. Breakfast in the morning was alright. Aside from some miscommunication our stay was good.
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 16/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely responsive team

Anais, Taylor and Rio helped me with my wedding, and I can't thank them enough for the excellent service. Anais mostly dealt with the pre-wedding email onslaught that I sent, she made me feel comfortable asking every little thing and always got back to me with an inappropriate time frame with a helpful answer.
And she actually coordinated with my other vendors for me, such as the photo booth on what time to set up and the DJ on the timeline and events throughout the event.
On the day of Rio treat us like royalty, was so sweet, she made sure we were always happy with timings, brought us plates of appetizers when we were busy mingling, and just really gave us excellent service. I can't say enough about my gratefulness to this team.
Venue: @riversedgeparis
Photo: @kat.arndtphotography
Video: @brubacherfilms
Officiant: @heyjeffmaeck
Flowers: @windflowerxbbf
Hair & MUA: @hutchcosmetics
DJ: @mudjs
Cake: @cakeandcrumbparis
Decor: @nowandalwaysdecor
Bridal: @cremecouturebridal @sixpencebridal
Suit: @mooresclothing
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 17/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stellar Service!!

I’m not sure where to start!! We are so blown away and extremely grateful and thankful that we chose Rivers Edge at The Arlington for our wedding venue!! Anais was our event coordinator and made our day absolutely perfect! She went above and beyond to ensure it was everything we ever dreamt of! And it was that plus so much more! She was extremely friendly, so easy to communicate with and does her job unbelievably well! We can’t thank her enough for all of her hard work, dedication and time she put in to make our day perfect in every way!! Rio was our Maître d and helped make our evening perfect as well! We can’t thank them both enough! The wait staff and bartenders were phenomenal as well as all of the people with dealt with at the desk at Arlington Hotel! Overall, we are extremely pleased with our choice of venue!
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Awards

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Andrew & James
25 Photos · 17/May/2024
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Meet the team

Sabrina Baldissera
Sabrina Baldissera
Sales & Event Manager

Hello! I'm Sabrina, and I am the Sales and Event Manager at River's Edge. My expertise in event planning will ensure that your wedding day is a dream come true! Thank you for reaching out to us, we look forward to working with you!

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106 Grand River Street North N3L 2M5 Paris (Ontario)
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