Ceremony
Vows in the dark-green room, with wireless sound where your booking allows.
Wedding DJ at Riviera, Sparks Street, Ottawa
Ottawa4 min read
Sean has DJ'd a wedding here
Riviera, on Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa, is a former bank hall, and I've DJed a wedding here.
Best for couples who want a tall, tiled, beautiful room
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The room
A bank hall with a brass bar
- A heritage 1869 bank building with the marble, travertine and brass kept.
- A full buyout, or the small private rooms, depending on your booking.
- A tall tiled room, and I don't need extra subs to fill it.
The day in order
One night at Riviera
Played here: September 2025
Cocktails
Guests gather at the bar.
Dinner
Dinner is in the marble hall or a private room.
Why couples choose it
Hard surfaces, high ceiling
I aim the sound at the floor, so speeches stay clear and dancing still has the volume.
Spaces at Riviera
Full buyout
Up to 140 cocktail-style or 60 seated.
Bar
The 80-foot brass counter under a tall, sculpted ceiling.
Banker's Office
Semi-private, about 12 guests.
Cellar Vault
The former vault. Private, about 12 guests.
Where I set up
Aimed at the floor
For toasts in the Banker's Office or the Cellar Vault I use a small system. More sub would be nice to have, but it isn't a requirement.
Riviera
Sparks Street
Tall tiled room · Extra subs not needed
Four ways to book a former bank
Riviera offers four booking options. I plan around your guest count and room, with sound focused on the dance floor after tables clear.
The bar, the vault and the buyout
- Rooms
- The Banker's Office is semi-private and the Cellar Vault is private. Confirm your private room or buyout layout with Riviera.
- Bar
- Cocktails gather around the 80-foot brass counter under the tall, sculpted ceiling.
Music, vows and lighting at Riviera: what I confirm with you
- Music and announcements
- I confirm your music, announcement style and timing, first dance and room transitions.
- Ceremony
- I confirm the ceremony location and the weather backup.
- Lighting and travel
- I confirm lighting, guest transport and shuttle timing.
Bar-side cocktails, a marble-hall dinner, then the floor
- Ceremony
I use dedicated wireless sound for vows where your booking permits.
- Cocktail hour
I plan background music around the bar.
- Dinner
I set speech levels for the dining room or private room.
- Dancing
I angle sound toward guests as tables clear.
The bank hall, the vault rooms and a full buyout
What are the Banker's Office and Cellar Vault?
The Banker's Office is the former bank manager's office: semi-private, about 12 seated. The Cellar Vault is the actual former vault: private, about 12 guests. I use a small system for toasts and background music in either room.
How many guests does Riviera hold for a wedding?
A full buyout holds up to 140 cocktail-style or 60 seated. Confirm capacity for your layout with Riviera; I scale sound and lighting to that booking.
What's the history of the building?
The Sparks Street heritage building dates to 1869 and was a bank before Riviera opened in 2016, retaining marble, travertine and brass, including the 80-foot bar made from the teller counter. I plan lighting around those finishes.
Can you cover a full restaurant buyout at Riviera?
Yes. I cover the full restaurant, tuning sound for its hard surfaces and high ceiling so speeches remain clear and dancing has enough volume.
Have you DJ'd at Riviera?
Yes. I've DJ'd weddings and events at Riviera, an upscale restaurant and private-event space in a former bank hall in downtown Ottawa.
Can you cover ceremony and reception?
Yes. I plan ceremony, cocktail hour and reception together. I ask for your run-of-show to match sound and timing to your layout.
Do you travel to downtown Ottawa (Sparks Street area)?
Yes. Downtown Ottawa, including Sparks Street, is in my normal coverage. There is no downtown travel surcharge.
What does a wedding DJ at Riviera cost?
I quote after a quick call, once I know your hours, the room and how much of the day I cover. The wedding DJ cost guide explains how I quote.
Planning a Riviera wedding?
Send me your date and I'll tell you within 48 hours if I'm free.