ROCKFORD, IL HOTEL AND EVENTS CENTER UNVEILS NEW WEDDING PACKAGES & EXTRA PERKS

ROCKFORD, Ill., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cliffbreakers Event Center, the largest wedding and event venue in Rockford, Illinois and part of Riverview Inn and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel, is offering three new, 'Riverview Romance' wedding packages for events for up to 500 guests. Couples who book by January 6, 2027 and hold their event at the venue before December 31, 2027, will also receive extra perks such as a private advance menu tasting, complimentary ceremony setup and bonus hors d'oeuvres.  

To book a wedding or learn more about Cliffbreakers Event Center or Riverview Inn and Suites, visit www.CliffbreakersEventCenter.com or call (815) 282-3033.

Attractively priced from $60 to $90 per person (before tax, service and any custom additions), all three of the wedding packages feature waived event space rental with minimum food and beverage spend, along with complimentary getting-ready suite and wedding-night accommodations for the couple. 

• Silver (starts at $60/person): includes a two-hour open bar and classic entrées like herb-roasted pork tenderloin
• Gold (starts at $75/person): offers a three-hour bar, Champagne/sparkling cider toast, and upgraded menu options like Chicken Marsala. 
• Diamond (starts at $90/person): elevates with a four-hour premium bar, upscale bites like Maryland-style mini crabcakes, signature mains such as prime rib and baked salmon, included rehearsal space, included cake cutting and upgraded linens, along with turn-down Champagne with chocolate-covered strawberries, and complimentary overnight stay for the couple the night before and of the wedding, and on their one-year anniversary.                        

"With a choice of packages at multiple price points, couples can create a wedding that feels truly personal and matches their budget," said Director of Sales and Catering Danniela Solano.

Located overlooking the Rock River at 700 W. Riverside Blvd. in the Riverview Inn and Suites Hotel, Cliffbreakers Event Center features 70,000 square feet of configurable ballrooms for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to grand receptions for up to 2,000 guests. The venue also has private meeting spaces for welcome cocktails, rehearsal dinners and day-after brunches, enabling a cohesive wedding weekend in a single location. Its collection of antiques, romantic fireplaces and crystal chandeliers are a stunning canvas. The connected hotel has ample free onsite parking, a restaurant, an indoor pool, gym, complimentary breakfast for overnight guests, and 82 modern guest rooms. Group room blocks make it easy for family and friends to stay and celebrate under one roof.

At guests' service is a dedicated hospitality team, including a bilingual (Spanish speaking) wedding coordinator, and award-winning culinary lead, Executive Chef Jonathon Powers.

"Cliffbreakers Event Center has been where Rockford holds its most important occasions. Because we have a hotel onsite, it's also a smart choice for couples from the greater Chicago-area and neighboring Illinois and Wisconsin communities who want a larger space or more flexible options," said Bianca Sanders, general manager of the venue and hotel. 

About the Venue: Cliffbreakers Event Center is part of Riverview Inn and Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel, and Rockford's premier destination for events, meetings, and milestone celebrations including weddings, quinceañeras, graduations, reunions, memorial services, galas, conferences, meetings, holiday parties and more. Situated along the Rock River, Cliffbreakers is the largest event facility in the region, recognized for its historic charm, extensive art collection, and friendly service. With 70,000 square feet of flexible event space, modern overnight accommodations, and an onsite restaurant, the combined event venue and hotel offer an unmatched all-in-one experience for up to 2000 guests.

About the Management Company: Based in Chicago, Illinois, and founded by industry expert Robert Habeeb, Maverick Hotels and Restaurants is regarded as one of the nation's premiere hotel and restaurant development and management companies with a strong history of creating value through best-in-class hotel operations acumen. We are a free-thinking hospitality organization that challenges the process and brings unparalleled results to our projects relying on the individual genius and talent of our highly skilled team. Maverick's unique culture and guiding principles offer a fresh new way of working with a hotel and restaurant management company, not as a traditional "contract party" but as a partner.

SOURCE Riverview Inn and Suites