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About

The New Rideau is a Kemptville-based venue that specializes in providing an intimate setting for your upcoming nuptials. It's the perfect venue for smaller weddings boasting with historic charm as it is set along the famous Rideau Waterway. Known for it's impeccable food and great service, this restaurant venue quickly partnered up with an experienced team of event planners to open it's doors up to weddings.

Facilities and capacity

The facilities found at The New Rideau include a glass atrium and sunroom reception space which allows for plenty of natural light and the versatility of being able to decorate it any way you want. It also offers a two-story cabin which is right outside the main reception space which can be used as a bridal suite. This restaurant venue has a capacity for up to 200 guests.

Services offered

The New Rideau offers soon-to-be-married couples the following services for their big day:

  • Catering / Bar
  • Clean up
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting / Sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Set up
  • Bridal Suite

Cuisine

This restaurant venue offers you and your guests a wonderful dining experience, with the delicious menu crafted by their in-house chef. Not only are the dishes beautifully presented, but they all include the freshest ingredients including a complimentary meal tasting if you want to check out what they have to offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Country
Garden
Modern
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
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?

Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
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

What event items are available?

Aisle markers
Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
Tent accessories
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access

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

Yes

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

$1,500

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

$1,500

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
Chairs
Tables
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Bridal suite

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

$77

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

$50

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

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

$15

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7

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

Bartenders
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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100% Recommended by couples
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Anastasia Y. Sent on 30/01/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful

Pietro was flexible, understanding, and did everything he could to make our day special and accommodate our vision. He could because he owns the place which is handy. He's hospitable and easy going. The property is beautiful! Whether you get married inside or outside it'll be stunning! You can have all your wedding at this venue including the rehearsal dinner should you choose or you could do part of it there but make life easy and spend your day there. Spring for the cottage as well ladies! It's perfect for you and your ladies to get ready and for a quiet place for you and your new groom to grab a second after photos before the dinner. If you do just bring some extra lighting. It's close to downtown kemptville as well so your guests will have somewhere to go in between if they choose. Wouldn't have more than 130 guests here. I can't remember how much we spent but it was very affordable! A better deal than most venues we looked at!
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Anna M. Sent on 25/10/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating

Recommendable venue for a wedding

Staff were really cooperative, and the venue was really amazing. My wedding turned out the way I wanted it to be. The venue works really well for an intimate wedding. The glass atrium was really nice at night.
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Lynn D. Sent on 11/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations!!

The staff, the presentation, the food and the price exceeded our expectations. The venue was intimate yet spacious and beautifully decorated. The staff and food was amazing... we have had nothing but compliments on how delicious the food was and the plate presentation. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our wedding was and it had everything to do with The New Rideau! Excellent staff including the very talented and awesome chef Pietro! 10 Stars here!!
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7780 Merlyn Wilson Road K0G1J0 Kemptville (Ontario)
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