Many people who cancelled their weddings in 2020 because of the coronavirus are rescheduling for this year. Many couples from Illinois are planning to conduct their wedding in Wisconsin because of restrictions that have been put in place in that state.
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The Riviera may be undergoing renovations now, but after May 1 it will be ready to host weddings and other events. About 20 couples who cancelled their weddings at the Riviera in 2020 have rescheduled for 2021.
In photos: A look back at the Riviera including the old water toboggan slide
The old Lake Geneva toboggan water slide
A look at the old water toboggan slide that used to be in Lake Geneva where the Riviera is now. This photo is on display at the Geneva Lake Museum.
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Riviera Marquee
The Riviera used to have a marquee listing the bands and entertainment playing there.
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Watch now: The history of Lake Geneva's riviera
The old water slide
A look at Lake Geneva’s old water slide that used to be where the riviera is now.
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Riviera under construction
Here the Riviera is shown under construction in this photo. Historian Patrick Quinn used to work at the American Legion Canteen during the summers from 1950 to 1960.
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Riviera Beach
An undated photo of Riviera Beach.
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Riviera 1932
A photo of the Riviera from 1932.
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A look inside the Riviera
These are restored photos of the inside of the riviera on display at the Geneva Lake Museum.
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The Riviera bands
A part of the display at the Geneva Lake Museum shows some of the bands who played at the Riviera through the years.
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Riviera Menu
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Riviera Menu
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The Riviera
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"We're very thankful to have our business in Wisconsin. If we were to the south, we probably would not have as good of business right now."
Jaffe Wojcik, owner of the wedding planning firm Graceful Events
Many people who cancelled their weddings in 2020 because of the coronavirus are rescheduling for this year. Many couples from Illinois are planning to conduct their wedding in Wisconsin because of restrictions that have been put in place in that state.
The Riviera may be undergoing renovations now, but after May 1 it will be ready to host weddings and other events. About 20 couples who cancelled their weddings at the Riviera in 2020 have rescheduled for 2021.
