Mendota Expeditions LLC
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $600
Guest capacity
Up to 30 seated guests
About this venue
We are offering 3 reasonable wedding packages. KISS ($600) - This is for a 1 hour wedding riverside for up to 20 people. We provide the chairs, simple bouquet, and cake and punch. VIP ($1200) - This is for a 1 1/2 hour wedding for up to 25 people and adds in a BBQ meal with fixings so you will use our picnic and banquet tables for that. WOW ($1993) - This is for up to 30 people and 2 hours and adds on either arrival or departure by boat for 2 people OR gives a tubing celebration afterwards for up to 30 on the North Fork of the Holston River; it is for 1 mile and shuttling provided back to site. We are a small tubing business and have operated since 2021 successfully; waivers are required. The owner is a middle school teacher of 30 years and plans teacher activities and child activities on the river often. Now, she is opening up this location for small weddings in 2026. There is a portable bathroom provided and a tent provided for changing purposes when needed.
Our event spaces
Riverside at Mendota Expeditions
Where else can you arrive or depart via boat OR have a tubing party afterwards? If you love nature, we have the perfect spot for your wedding.
This is a business site that is normally used for teacher conferences on the river or tubing for families or groups, but is now being offered as a riverside micro-wedding venue also. We are working with other small businesses to offer the cake, BBQ, wedding bouquet and boutonniere, and boating to arrive or depart. Our setting is secluded and private. We are located near Bristol, VA.
Guest capacity
2-30 Seated
2-300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Couples luncheon, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
The KISS Package (20 people and 1 hour) $600 • Rental of Site • Fresh flowers (simple bouquet and boutonniere) • Chairs and tables • Simple wedding cake, punch, and paper products • Trash removal and clean up The VIP Package (25 people and 1 ½ hours) $1200 Add to above: Barbecue meal catering for up to 25 people (barbecue, 2 fixings, drinks) The WOW Package (30 people and 2 hours) $1993 Add: Boating arrival to or departure for 2 people OR short run tubing after ceremony Tent for changing
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Riverside at Mendota Expeditions
Where else can you arrive or depart via boat OR have a tubing party afterwards? If you love nature, we have the perfect spot for your wedding.
This is a business site that is normally used for teacher conferences on the river or tubing for families or groups, but is now being offered as a riverside micro-wedding venue also. We are working with other small businesses to offer the cake, BBQ, wedding bouquet and boutonniere, and boating to arrive or depart. Our setting is secluded and private. We are located near Bristol, VA.
Guest capacity
2-30 Seated
2-300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Couples luncheon, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
The KISS Package (20 people and 1 hour) $600 • Rental of Site • Fresh flowers (simple bouquet and boutonniere) • Chairs and tables • Simple wedding cake, punch, and paper products • Trash removal and clean up The VIP Package (25 people and 1 ½ hours) $1200 Add to above: Barbecue meal catering for up to 25 people (barbecue, 2 fixings, drinks) The WOW Package (30 people and 2 hours) $1993 Add: Boating arrival to or departure for 2 people OR short run tubing after ceremony Tent for changing
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Mendota Expeditions LLC
Services & amenities
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
- AW
Amber W.
Perfect for Adventure Lovers!
If you love an outdoor adventure, Mendota Expeditions is the perfect venue for your big day! The river is beautiful and a trip down the river would be the perfect touch to make your day unique. I've known Janet, the owner, for years and I know she will do everything she can to make your day special. She is friendly, easy to work with, and truly cares about making the experience everything you've dreamed of.
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