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There are endless possibilities when you host your special day at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Our dedicated staff is here to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. With an ideal location, free parking, top caterers to choose from and unique event space—the wedding you've always dreamed about is within your reach.

Click on the headers below for more information on what the Riggs Alumni Center has to offer.

  • A/V included
  • Signature details including a stained-glass ocular, travertine marble floors, clerestor windows and plenty of natural light
  • A lush garden surrounding a crystalline fountain
  • Ample lot parking
  • Professional event staff to coordinate all of your wedding planning needs
  • Professional facilities staff to provide desired room set-up
  • 2 hours of set-up time and 1 hour of clean-up time for your caterer and vendors, plus 4 hour event time

Packages are based on a four hour event time.

Orchid Package
This features our largest ballroom with a capacity to seat 230 to 500 guests at rounds of 10 for your wedding reception. This package includes a 21' x 21' wood dance floor, tables, gold chivari chairs and a beautiful marble hall for your cocktail reception. The Orchid package will also include a Bridal party suite for your wedding party and changing room. $7,000.00

Rose Package
This features two sections of our ballroom with a capacity to seat 100 to 230 guests at rounds of 10 for your wedding reception. This package includes a 18' x 18' wood dance floor, tables, gold chivari chairs and a beautiful marble hall for your cocktail reception. The Rose package will also include a Bridal party suite for your wedding party and changing room. $4,900.00

Black Eyed Susan Package
For intimate gatherings one section of Orem Alumni Hall would be ideal for your wedding reception. The ballroom has a capacity to seat up to 100 guests at rounds of 10. This package includes a 15' x 15' wood dance floor, tables, gold chivari chairs and a beautiful marble hall for your cocktail reception. The Black Eyed Susan package will also include a Bridal party suite for your wedding party and changing room. $3,300.00

Additional items included in all packages:

  • Audio visual equipment for a slide show
  • Event support
  • Gift table & cake table
  • Head table
  • Microphones
  • Two hours of set up and one hour to take down
  • Wedding photos in Moxley Gardens

Receive 15% off wedding packages for bookings on Friday or Sunday. University of Maryland current students, faculty, and staff also receive a 15% discount.
* Tax is included in package prices.

Check with your event coordinator for pricing.

  • Additional event space
  • Additional hours
  • Bar Service
  • Ceremony Site
  • Moxley Gardens
  • Staging/Riser
  • Valet Parking

Call us today at 301.405.9756/800.336.8627, so we can help you plan your own love story!

Photos by Juan Carlos Briceno, Michael Clark Photographics,
Stephanie Miller Photography
and White Elephant Productions, LLC.

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SAMUEL RIGGS IV ALUMNI CENTER
College Park, MD 20742-1521 301.405.9756/800.336.8627 riggsinfo@ur.umd.edu

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