wi wedding reception sites on a lake

Stef703 · January 2011

Hello everyone,

My boyfriend and I just got engaged a few days ago. We are looking for wedding ceremony/reception site on a lake or at least with a view of a lake/water. We would prefer to have the ceremony outdoors and the reception inside. We are looking more for southern Wisconsin but would also consider the Green Bay/Door County areas as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

SweetCharade · January 2011

Seven Seas in Delafield. I think it's on Nagawicka Lake.

jberg134 · January 2011

There are several sites in Milwaukee on Lake Michigan or with views of Lake Michigan.

varsity714 · January 2011

Golden Mast - Okauchee (sp?) Lake

ehathewa · January 2011

I got married on the roof of the Monona Terrace in Madison. Our reception was in a big room with windows over looking the lake, it was amazing.

In Madison you can also get married at the East Side Club, which has nice views of the capitol. The Edgewater Hotel does rececptions for sure, but I am not sure about ceremonies.

carrieh82 · January 2011

That was my requirement too- we ended up with Lakefront Brewery in Milwauke- its on the river, but more in our price range than most places on the lake, and we loved it!

KatieD212 · January 2011

I have a friend that got married at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay (DC)...her wedding was one of the most beautiful I have attended!! If you want to see pictures, PM me.
My favorite place in Door County is called Cave Point County Park. It is GORGEOUS! if you were looking for a unique outdoor wedding, that is the place to be!

hmholden · January 2011

I would also recommend the Monona Terrace in Madison! The site for the ceremony is gorgeous. Also, my cousin got married at Kirsch's Restaurant in Lake Geneva. It's on a lake, and their ceremony was outside right by the water. It was really lovely.

amandamcconnell · January 2011

There are lots of places on or near Lake Geneva. The Riviera, The Abbey, and several others.

msteph82 · January 2011

Ditto what PP's said. There's also a place in Franksville/Kansasville Eagle Inn On the Lake.

Where exactly in Wisconsin are you looking? Southern Wisco is pretty big.

Kenosha/Racine? How many people are you looking to host?

msteph82 · January 2011

PS Congrats on your engagement!

browneyedbride7 · January 2011

Lake Geneva has a lot of options as does downtown Milwaukee.
Any resort in Lake Geneva.
Milwaukee - Pier Wisconsin, War Memorial, Milwaukee Art Museum, Coast/Miller Room/Harbor Lights Room, Villa Terrace

gadragonetti · January 2011

Abbey Springs in Fontana, WI (other side of Lake Geneva). I'm having my ceremony on their tented patio right next to the lake. You can also use the tented patio as a reception area if your guest list is around or under the 120 mark.

Stef703 · January 2011

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions, I will look into them. I am looking near the madison/milwaukee area but I love the beauty of Door County with the lakes and lighthouses. We probably will have around 100-150 people so not too many. Definitely price will be taken into consideration, I looked at the Grand Geneva resort and the national geneva gold club both were much too pricey. I found Abbey Springs website but do you have to be a member there to get married there? Thank you everyone for your help! I really appreciate it.

kmthom · January 2011

The Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan is gorgeous and not too far north.

tgude270 · January 2011

You could also look into the Heidel House in Green Lake...I looked into it a little, not much--but pretty sure they do outdoor ceremonies and have a large ballroom for the reception.

akitz214 · January 2011

South Shore Pavillion in Milwaukee, depending on the size of your guest list it might be a little small, but it's lovely and has an amazing view (and outdoor ceremony site) looking into the Harbor. Only down side, it's a public building in a park so people may be coming in to use the restrooms.

moesers · January 2011

The Osthoff or Victorian Village in Elkhart Lake

[Deleted User] · January 2011

We had our wedding at the Heidel House, they have a gorgeous lakeside ceremony location and a number of reception rooms to choose from. Lots of beautiful picture locations right at the resort as well.

I would also suggest The Osthoff, it's beautiful but pricey. We almost booked our wedding at the Landmark in Egg Harbor but they do not have a lakeside ceremony site, the resort is on a hill overlooking the lake however.

mhills1106 · January 2011

I am the event coordinator at The Quilted Bear in Germantown, WI. We have a facility for a ceremony and reception on a small private pond with a gazebo, fountain, and a gorgeous backdrop for pictures and the ceremony. I would love to send you more informaion if you are interested.

Congratulations and Good luck with the planning!
~Melissa Hills
www.foodspot.com/thequiltedbear
banquets@cubsden.biz

gadragonetti · January 2011

You do not have to be a member to get married at Abbey Springs down in Lake Geneva!

msteph82 · January 2011

Mhills, vendors are not allowed on the site. You'll have to remove your post.

itsmevkb · January 2011

I had an outdoor ceremony on the grand staircase in Lake Park which overlooks Lake Michigan. We then had the reception indoors at the Lake Park Bistro. It was beautiful and the atmosphere and food was amazing.

Although the Lake Park Bistro is very expensive for an evening reception they do offer a Saturday morning/afternoon reception which is far more reasonably priced. I believe the max is around 145 people so it's not for large weddings.

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