La Banque de Fleuve-Wedding Reception Venue

This is a very beautiful venue overlooking the water! The staff has been helpful thus far throughout our wedding planning process. Just be aware that you are literally paying for the view, and use of the tables and chairs. Set up isn’t included in the price. Your caterer is responsible for setting up tables and chairs, food, as well as the break down and clean up. Which will most likely cost an additional fee. I was informed that if I wanted to have my wedding there then my caterer would also be responsible for moving chairs into the reception space after the ceremony.

La Banque de Fleuve has been a client with me for over 2 years and working with this business has been a collaboration characterized by professionalism and attention to detail. As a wedding venue owner-operator, Kim is passionate, responsive and deeply cares about creating an experience for her clients that is authentic, meaningful and memorable. La Banque is a jewel of Havre de Grace, and Kim brings the heart, soul and passion to her work so that her brides, grooms and families are listened to, cared for and receive everything they ask for and desire for their special day!

My best friend was married there in the midst of this pandemic and everything went beautifully. First, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. Second, the staff was very accommodating. Lastly, any concerns were addressed right away and handled. I highly recommend this venue to anyone considering an outdoor event.

I am one to harp on the good, not the bad, but here is a rare exception because the wedding industry is so expensive and people spend tons of money and time on their wedding so I wanted to help you all out!nnIf this venue is on your list, SCRATCH IT OFF! Kim, the wedding director, is BEYOND unprofessional. I sent in an inquiry about the venue. No response. I called, nothing. Finally I left a message and got a response. Kim texted me asking when we could talk. I texted back, no response. I gave her a call and wanted to ask a some questions to get them out of the way before deciding if we should come in, giving that the venue is 35 min drive away each way, not to mention we are in a pandemic! Didn't think it was a tall order,nconsidering their website isn't super helpful.nnKim was extremely rude on the phone. She acted like me asking questions was a major inconvenience and had such an attitude. She had no interest in talking to me and I could tell she didn't take me seriously at all. At that point, I lost interest but my fiance was still willing, so I told her I'd text her right back about our availability. I literally texted her about a minute after our phone conversation to let her know we could come in on the day she had available, but got no response. The day before our appointment I texted to confirm our appointment (not my job! Anyone trying to make a sale should do this). She texted back 8 hours later saying we were on. PS. She didn't ask when it was convenient for US. We were working around her schedule. Don't worry, it gets better.nnMy fiance and I show up after struggling to find the place for a while (could have been cleared up if Kim would have taken a few minutes to be personable and let us know how to find the location). We walk in to the venue, no one is there. We walk all around the building in the rain, trying to call her or stumble upon her. Nothing. She never even returned my call! If this is the type of service she offers to her potential clients, I can't imagine trying to have a wedding there and having ZERO communication.nnThankfully I am not the only one who feels this way! I have heard very bad things about the awful, unprofessional business practices of Kim. Don't just take it from me. The venue seems nice, but I'd never trust one of the biggest days of my life to someone who is so disrespectful, rude, and unprofessional. There are literally hundreds of other venues.nnWait - keep reading! We were also meeting with Laurrapin Catering down the street. We texted our contact to see if we could come early since we were just blown off. Though she (Kelly) was with another client, she texted us within minutes letting us know she was still meeting with her clients, but we could sit in the dining room and wait and she'd see us earlier.nnThe helpful, friendly staff got us a table, drinks, and menus, without pushing us to order. We met with Kelly and mentioned everything that happened and she completely went out of her way to turn our day around! She had amazing suggestions on food, cutting costs, and other venues! We ended up going to one right after meeting with her (Steppingstone Farm and Museum) and fell in love, ALL thanks to her!! She reassured us that we could still have a wonderful venue and perfect day! She was so funny, real with us, and helpful. All of the food we tried was so delicious! Shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, egg rolls, and crab dip, all outstanding. She completely knew us and suggested everything before we told her what we were interested in, and nailed it. The prices for catering and the restaurant are so unbelievably reasonable we were blown away! We are going to use them somehow, someday, and are already planning to go back to the restaurant.nnIn all, thanks Kim for being completely horrid because you led us to Kelly, who was an absolute delight. We had a great day (that was originally horrible, a waste of time and rainy!), and found a perfect venue (NOT at La Banquet de Fleuve).

I have attended several events at La Banque de Fleuve and can say without hesitation it earns 5+ stars in every single way. The venue is stunning, the view is breathtaking, the service is impeccable and the attention to detail is second to none. It's a beautiful dream come true!