The Upper Room – A Grand Open-Concept Event Space The Upper Room is a stunning 4,550-square-foot open-concept event venue located in the heart of Downtown Riverside, just blocks from some of the area’s most iconic landmarks and scenic streets. This vibrant, historic district provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor photos, wedding portraits, and event photography, making every moment feel elevated and cinematic. Featuring light grey hardwood floors, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, an elegant chandelier upon entry, and a sleek full bar with black granite countertops, the space offers a bright, modern, and upscale atmosphere that photographs beautifully and adapts to nearly any event style. With an airy layout and exceptional natural and ambient lighting, The Upper Room is ideal for hosting celebrations that feel both luxurious and welcoming. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, a milestone celebration, memorial banquet, a baby shower, or a corporate reception, the flexible open floor plan allows you to design the perfect flow for your event. During the winter holiday season, your experience is naturally enhanced by the Festival of Lights throughout Downtown Riverside, filling the surrounding area with glowing décor, twinkling lights, and festive charm — creating a truly magical setting for evening events and photos. Ideal Events & Activities Perfect for The Upper Room: This space is perfect for: • Weddings & Civil Ceremonies • Receptions & Banquets • Birthday parties & Milestone celebrations • Anniversary Celebrations • Quinceañeras • Memorial Services & Celebration-of-life events • Corporate Meetings & Conferences • Holiday parties • Networking mixers • Workshops, Panels & Presentations • Product Launches • Dance-friendly receptions The venue supports both formal seated events and high-energy social gatherings. The Upper Room features a fully open floor plan that allows you to customize the layout to match your vision. The space naturally divides into: • A main event hall for dining, dancing, ceremonies, or presentations • A bar and cocktail lounge area anchored by a black granite full bar • A welcoming entry area highlighted by a beautiful chandelier • Window-lined walls that flood the room with natural light during the day and create a glowing atmosphere at night This layout allows for: • Ceremony → cocktail hour → reception transitions • Conference seating + breakout mingling • Lounge seating near the bar • DJ, dance floor, or stage placement The room comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests. Features and Amenities: • 4,250 sq ft of open-concept space • Clean and Fresh Restrooms • Light grey hardwood floors • Elegant chandelier at entry • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Full bar with black granite countertops • High-end lighting throughout • Built-in audio & Visual System for Presentations & Music • Bluetooth Speaker System • TV Screens • Flexible floor plan for custom layouts • Event-ready infrastructure for seamless hosting • Tables and Chairs to accommodate up to 150 Guests • Full Bar Service for your Event (Select your package with our Bar Coordinator) • We do offer Full-Concierge Service for Events, just ask If your interested in doing less at your event and leaving the work to our coordinators. Optional Add-On Experience – Eden’s Garden (Coming Soon) Guests can take the elevator down and enter into Eden’s Garden. A beautifully designed modern garden ballroom located just below The Upper Room. Eden’s Garden offers: • A serene, lush garden atmosphere • Romantic string lights and greenery • Photo-ready backdrops • A tranquil space for cocktail hour, ceremonies, or guest mingling This exclusive add-on creates a stunning indoor-to-outdoor flow that elevates weddings, receptions, and upscale celebrations.