Wedding DJ at Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, NC

The Space

The Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County is a modern waterfront wedding venue overlooking the river in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina. As one of the largest wedding venues in the state, the center pairs an expansive, flexible event space with oversized windows and abundant natural light, creating a modern and attractive facility. A newly renovated portion features stunning head-to-toe glass windows framing the water, giving couples a genuinely bright, scenic setting for celebrations of nearly any size. That combination of a downtown riverfront location, huge flexible space, and floor-to-ceiling glass makes the Riverfront Convention Center a distinctive New Bern choice. For couples who want a modern, waterfront wedding with river views, floor-to-ceiling glass, and room for a large celebration in downtown New Bern, the Riverfront Convention Center is a memorable and versatile choice.

Capacity & Layout

The Riverfront Convention Center is built to host large events, with a massive event space that can be divided into three separate ballrooms to host smaller celebrations, the largest subsection hosting 500 guests, or combined to host a wedding for up to 1,000. The modern event space features oversized windows overlooking the river and natural light throughout, and the newly renovated portion, with its head-to-toe glass windows, gives couples a stunning, bright backdrop. That flexibility means an intimate gathering and a grand celebration are equally at home here, and couples can host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception across the divisible space. The riverfront setting gives every part of the celebration a scenic backdrop with a genuine indoor weather plan. That combination of a divisible ballroom, floor-to-ceiling river views, and a capacity reaching 1,000 suits weddings from mid-size to grand, keeping the celebration modern and connected from the ceremony through the last dance in downtown New Bern.

Amenities

The Riverfront Convention Center pairs its modern setting with genuinely full-service amenities. The venue provides setup, cleanup, lighting, and sound equipment, and couples have access to event rentals including chairs and linens, so much of the day’s logistics are handled in-house, and it services a variety of wedding events, from rehearsal dinners and engagement parties to bridal showers, ceremonies, and receptions. With over 400 guest rooms within walking distance, out-of-town guests stay comfortably close. The oversized river-view windows, the floor-to-ceiling glass, and the downtown waterfront setting give photographers a modern, scenic range of backdrops. For the entertainment, the enclosed event space, with its provided lighting and sound, gives a wedding DJ excellent structure and controlled acoustics to build on, so the reception fills the room and the dance floor stays lively at a modern downtown New Bern venue.

Location & Getting There

The Riverfront Convention Center sits in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, overlooking the river. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay at the more than 400 guest rooms within walking distance, explore downtown New Bern’s shopping, dining, and historic attractions on foot, and reach everything easily, while Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is a short drive for anyone flying in. The vibrant downtown setting gives guests plenty to enjoy around the wedding. Yet the venue’s modern waterfront design and floor-to-ceiling river views give the celebration a bright, scenic feel once you arrive. That combination of a modern waterfront venue with a walkable downtown New Bern location is a big part of what draws couples to the Riverfront Convention Center.