Riverlife Brisbane Weddings
If you’re searching for a stunning riverside setting for your Brisbane wedding, Riverlife is a wonderful choice. This incredible waterfront wedding venue boasts jaw-dropping river and city views, three beautiful riverside marquees for relaxed receptions, picturesque ceremony settings, exceptional catering menus, and endless photo opportunities.
For your wedding at Riverlife Brisbane, the experienced Fresh Collective wedding team will take care of all the finer details, allowing you to relax and enjoy this special time. They’ll work closely with you to tailor a bespoke wedding package, finalise mouthwatering menu options, and liaise with your suppliers to ensure everything comes together effortlessly.
The Scene at Riverlife Brisbane
Nestled between the Brisbane River and towering Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Riverlife is a picture-perfect spot for riverside weddings in Brisbane. This unique venue boasts a spectacular waterfront setting, with panoramic, uninterrupted river and city views forming a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding celebrations.
With several ceremony and reception spaces on offer and endless photo opportunities at your disposal, you’ll be able to create your dream wedding day flow at Riverlife Brisbane. Host a magical outdoor ceremony in the lush Kangaroo Point Parklands, overlooking the Brisbane River and city skyline. Or, if you’d prefer an intimate indoor ceremony, the historic Cannon Room is the ideal spot.
Riverlife’s beautiful open-plan marquees are situated right on the river and can be transformed into a stunning waterfront reception space, with blank canvas interiors and flexible floorplans that can be customised to suit any wedding theme. We can’t imagine a more perfect place to drink, dine and dance the night away with your loved ones as the sun sets over Brisbane’s spectacular cityscape.
Riverlife Brisbane Wedding Ceremonies
At Riverlife Brisbane, many couples choose to host their ceremony nearby in the picturesque Kangaroo Point Parklands, against a beautiful backdrop of uninterrupted river and city skyline views. Make the most of Brisbane’s balmy climate and exchange vows outdoors amidst swaying trees and lush greenery, then slip away for wedding photos as your guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks and nibbles. Alternatively, if you’re worried about inclement weather, Riverlife’s stunning open-air marquees and charming Cannon Room are perfect for indoor ceremonies.
Riverlife Brisbane Wedding Receptions
You’ll be spoilt for choice when picking a location for your wedding reception at Riverlife Brisbane, with an array of stunning settings on offer. Whether you’re envisioning a beautiful open-air celebration on the Riverfront Deck, an intimate dinner in the heritage-listed Cannon Room or a lavish affair in the spacious City Lights Marquee, the team will ensure your dream reception comes to life with ease.
No matter which reception space you choose, you can expect an unforgettable night filled with incredible food and fabulous river views. Enjoy mouthwatering menus from the amazing Fresh Collective team, then dance the night away with your loved ones as the warm evening breeze rolls in and Brisbane’s city lights twinkle over the river.
Wedding Photography Near Riverlife Brisbane
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near Riverlife Brisbane are:
- Brisbane River
- Kangaroo Point Cliffs
- Story Bridge
Capacity
Up to
180
Sitting 
Up to
300
Standing Wedding Venue Details
Reception Only
Outdoor
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Sunset Marquee
Perfectly placed between a towering sandstone wall and the shore of the Brisbane River, Riverlife’s spectacular Sunset Marquee offers a picture-perfect setting for weddings and private events. This versatile space can be styled beautifully to suit any event and looks particularly beautiful while bathed in golden light during sunset.
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City Lights Marquee
Located on the banks of the Brisbane River, the stunningly secluded City Lights Marquee boasts panoramic views of the Brisbane cityscape. The marquee also features its own private garden — perfect for cocktail hour or as a backdrop for your wedding photos.
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Riverfront Deck
Built out over the Brisbane River, the incredible Riverfront Deck offers expansive and uninterrupted water views across to the Brisbane CBD. The deck can accommodate up to 100 seated guests and 160 standing.
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Cannon Room
This charming event space is located on the second floor of Riverlife's heritage-listed naval store building. The Cannon Room is bright, airy, and inviting, with freshly painted white walls, rustic exposed beams, carpeted floors, and large windows.
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Perfectly placed between a towering sandstone wall and the shore of the Brisbane River, Riverlife’s spectacular Sunset Marquee offers a picture-perfect setting for weddings and private events. This versatile space can be styled beautifully to suit any event and looks particularly beautiful while bathed in golden light during sunset.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 180Standing: 0 - 300
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
Located on the banks of the Brisbane River, the stunningly secluded City Lights Marquee boasts panoramic views of the Brisbane cityscape. The marquee also features its own private garden — perfect for cocktail hour or as a backdrop for your wedding photos.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 80Standing: 0 - 150
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
Built out over the Brisbane River, the incredible Riverfront Deck offers expansive and uninterrupted water views across to the Brisbane CBD. The deck can accommodate up to 100 seated guests and 160 standing.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 100Standing: 0 - 160
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
This charming event space is located on the second floor of Riverlife's heritage-listed naval store building. The Cannon Room is bright, airy, and inviting, with freshly painted white walls, rustic exposed beams, carpeted floors, and large windows.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 80Standing: 0 - 100
Features
Wi-FiAir conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Storage space
Dance floor
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Brisbane River
- Kangaroo Point Cliffs
- Story Bridge
Hotels nearby:
- Royal on the Park Brisbane
- Capri by Fraser
- Brisbane Skytower
- The Point
Venue Testimonials
We had a beautiful mid-week wedding at Riverlife Brisbane and it was everything we wanted and more. They hosted the ceremony and reception taking care of everything from furniture to food, and event planning to make sure everything runs smoothly throughout the day. They made our wedding so easy and stress-free to plan. All the guests loved the location and the food was divine. I would highly recommend Riverlife to anyone for their wedding.
Kirsty E
This was the best decision we made — choosing Riverlife. They have everything we needed: a garden, the element of water and the Brisbane view. We didn't have to spend much on decorations really because the view on its own is breathtaking. Riverlife is the best supplier that offers not only a venue but excellent service! The team have been superb — so easy to talk to and deal with!
Eden S
Riverlife was the most amazing wedding and reception venue. Our ceremony was in the Kangaroo Cliffs parklands with Brisbane City as the backdrop, and then it was just a short stroll to the reception venue, the riverfront deck. Both locations were incredible! Our event manager was a delight to work with and made the planning process so smooth. On our wedding day, all the staff were incredible and made us feel like VIPs! It was an absolute dream, and we are so fortunate to have been able to get married at Riverlife. We HIGHLY recommend it!
Eswen N
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverlife’s bespoke wedding packages start from $140 per person, plus venue hire.
Capacity limits vary depending on your chosen event space and are as follows:
- City Lights Marquee — 80 seated, 150 cocktail
- Riverfront Deck — 100 seated, 160 cocktail
- Sunset Marquee — 180 seated, 300 cocktail
- Riverside Marquee — 30 seated, 50 cocktail
- Cannon Room — 80 seated, 100 cocktail
Weddings at this stunning waterfront wedding venue in Brisbane are the perfect combination of elegant and relaxed, with a number of incredible ceremony and reception spaces to choose from, depending on your vision.
- Royal on the Park Brisbane
- Capri by Fraser
- Brisbane Skytower
- The Point
There is no on-site parking at Riverlife. Parking is available nearby in the free public car park at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs or next to Joey’s Cafe.
The Fresh Collective create exceptional food and beverage menus for weddings and events at Riverlife Brisbane. Each carefully curated menu focuses on quality, sustainability, and fresh local ingredients. Options include grazing tables, live-action food stations, grand banquet feasts, cocktail-style canapés, and seated course menus.
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