FAQ’s

Read through common questions about booking a
wedding, corporate or special event at The Riley Building.

  • Schedule a tour today by filling out our online booking form, and within 24 hours we'll contact you with a confirmation.

  • Book our venue for your next event during your tour or by contacting us via email at events@therileybuilding.com.

  • We host all types of special events! Including weddings, corporate gatherings, nonprofit fundraisers, private parties, bat mitzvahs, and bar mitzvahs.

  • We offer a variety of amenities with your rental at The Riley Building. This includes 10 hours for your special event (to include set up, the event, and breakdown), a door host for guest reception, venue management, surround sound speakers, microphones, projector and screen, customizable LED lighting, 28 60” round tables, 10 cocktail tables, 200 chairs, 17 6’ tables, 14 8’ tables, two mobile bars, and more. For more information, review our Venue Guide.

  • We are in the heart of Downtown! We can play music until 2 am on our rooftop patio and host any after hours in one of our indoor spaces.

  • One door away, we have added a new edition on our premises. This 4-floor apartment has a unique view of the Downtown Buildings. We had a rooftop pool & Jacuzzi with a fully furnished patio. Our BnB sleeps up to 12 guests with its 3 bedroom layout. We have a lounge area that has a built-in movie theater.

  • Guests have the options to park within their nearby hotel’s garage, the Hobby Building on select days, the WeWork parking lot, Chase Bank parking lot, Lavaca Amli Garage, or nearby street parking. We also offer limited on-site parking for caterers. For further details, you’ll find a parking map in our Venue Guide.

  • For events at The Riley Building, we ask that your vendors are licensed, insured, and certified. We also kindly ask that vendors schedule drop-off and pick-up on the same day or night of the event, unless otherwise agreed upon with management. You’re also welcome to connect with our recommended vendors listed in our Venue Guide. Caterers must be full service.

  • Event coordinators support you and your timeline on your big day. They are the designated contact for The Riley Building and your vendors. Our venue management and staff manages "backstage" logistics for smooth sailing alongside your event planner.

  • You are welcome to decorate our space in almost any way you would like, as long as there are no permanent effects. Please submit all requests for decor or alterations for formal approval.

  • Our rooftop is weather-resisttant. It features an epic retractable, glass ceiling, electronically controlled wind guards, overhead heaters, and fans with an optional mister-function. Please keep in mind the rooftop is considered an outdoor venue space versus an enclosed indoor room.

  • Yes. 10 hours are included for all events (social, corporate, wedding, private) to include time for set up, the event, and 1.5 hours for breakdown. However, additional time outside of this allotment is available at a rate of $300 an hour.

  • No. There are no required additional fees outside of the rental and service rate. Our aim is to be as hospitable and helpful as possible throughout your planning process. You are welcome to ask for our support in coordinating miscellaneous items, such as linens, lounge furniture, string lighting, DJs, etc. You are also welcome to coordinate these areas on your own or through your event planner. Coordination, table and chair setup, additional hours, and specialty requests are optional add-ons that are available if needed.