River Bend Nature Center

Budget-friendly, Beautiful Nature scenery,

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Starting at $2,515 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $2k for 50 Guests
Starting at $2k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 500

Starting price

$2K to start

Peak Season

March-October

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Outdoor

River Bend Nature Center Overview

The River Bend Nature Center located in northern Texas serves as a prime location for a beautiful, intimate wedding. With several outdoor areas as part of our venue, River Bend Nature Center is the perfect place to celebrate your love with gorgeous forest trails and nature surrounding you. The uncovered terrace and the beautiful native vegetation surrounding it is an ideal location for dinner, dancing, and gathering. Allow yourself and your loved ones to celebrate the night away under the bright stars at the River Bend Nature Center. Whether your wedding takes place in the Forest Ceremony Site or in the expansive outdoor Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion, it will certainly be a picturesque one-of-a-kind affair for your guests.

Venue Notes

Monday- Thursday- $300 for 4 hours, $75 per add. hour Friday- $1,000 for 12 hours, $125 per add. hour Saturday- $1,600 for 12 hours, $125 per add. hour Sunday- $900 for 12 hours, $125 per add. hour The prices above includes rental of the Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion, J.S. Bridwell Terrace, Forest Ceremony Site, and Rotary North Library. It also includes 5 6ft rectangle tables, 4 8ft rectangle tables, 15 60in round tables, 6 31in cocktail tables, 145 white folding chairs, 16 aluminum picnic tables, 40-50 black chairs, a brand-new Bluetooth sound system and security for your event. RBNC also has PA sound system available for rent at an additional fee of $75. A refundable security deposit of $300 is required with a completed contract.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

100 Aluminum Chairs available for free
16 Picnic Tables available for free
Bride's dressing area
Ceremony arch
Dance area
Day-of coordinator
Groom's dressing area
Large parking lot
No kitchen
Outdoor lighting
Security
WiFi

Requirements

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Approved outside caterer allowed- BYO alcohol- LED candles encouraged- Music must end by midnight- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Security required if alcohol is being served- Smoking in designated areas only