Wedding & Event Venue
The Riley Building
Weddings
One of the most cherished moments in life is your wedding day, and the venue for this eventful occasion is the foundation to make your special day phenomenal. Featuring an indoor main hall and an upstairs, open-air glass-ceiling rooftop, we can help you design the wedding of your dreams.
Special Events
Whether you are hosting a corporate event, private party, nonprofit gala, or another type of celebration, our aim is to exceed your expectations. We are fully equipped to coordinate, manage, and direct your special event, beginning with the smallest details and ending with exceptional results.
Photoshoots
Lighting is what makes video and photoshoots come to life. Within our space, we offer a number of backdrops with dynamic, natural light. Large, modern windows illuminate our indoor space, and on our rooftop Austin’s cityscape forms an iconic scene for photography and videography.
Located in Historic Downtown Austin
Venue Guide
The Riley Building is a unique event venue that intersects modern design and historical heritage. We have a number of amenities available with your booking, many nearby accommodations, as well as a variety of recommended vendors for your event.
FAQ
Read through questions and answers around booking, coordinating, and actualizing an event at The Riley Building. We specialize in hosting small, medium, and large events, from weddings and corporate gatherings, to private and hybrid parties.
Guest Testimonials
“The Riley venue is customizable and modern. Their rooftop has unbeatable views in downtown Austin. I think any type of event would be great in the space - corporate or wedding. They just added a beautiful rooftop, so no need to stress about a rain plan. Bonus points for an amazing Venue Manager! Carly is super easy to work with and makes planning your event enjoyable!”
— Karen Lasher
“The covered rooftop is so fabulous. The 2nd floor reception area is large and can be dressed up in any way! We flipped the roof from ceremony to reception while guests went to the 2nd floor for cocktail hour, but you can really stage this space in many different ways! With downtown changing quickly, you want to jump on this space if hosting your guests downtown!”
— Camille Ross
