Let the impressive view of Lake Winnebago and the warm, tasteful interior of The Waters serve as the setting for the elegant, storybook wedding of your dreams. Your ceremony and celebration will be unforgettable at any time of year among our timeless decor and premier location on the shoreline.
Reserving The Waters for your wedding offers you and your guests exclusive access to both floors, our private Nantucket-inspired screened porch and our second-floor balcony, both facing the waterfront. Your reservation ensures your wedding is the only event at The Waters on your selected date. Choose The Waters for weddings in any season.
The Waters accommodates a maximum of 300 guests. Our Grand Ballroom comfortably seats 172 for a plated dinner. Guests at larger weddings are free to enjoy dinner and drinks in the ballroom, in the first-floor Winnebago Room and lakeside on the porch and balcony.
Weddings at The Waters are simply stunning in all seasons. Whether you envision walking down an outdoor aisle in the warm summer sunshine or gazing into your spouse’s eyes in front of a crackling fireplace in winter, The Waters will make your dream ceremony come true year-round. Event Coordinator Lindsey Wara will design a custom ceremony and reception tailored to your vision.
Enjoy exclusive access to The Waters when you reserve our venue for your wedding. Your reservation opens up our first and second floors for you and your guests.
On the first floor, our handcrafted, mahogany Harbor Bar is stocked with an impressive selection of beer, wine and spirits. Our professional bartenders will work with you to create a signature cocktail to reflect your wedding reception’s theme. Specialty liquor options and champagne/wine toast packages are also available upon request.
Lake Winnebago provides a gorgeous backdrop for photos of you and your wedding party at any time of year. Use lakeside views and docked sailboats as your background for a summer wedding, or pose in an untouched snowy landscape during the winter.
The Waters offers private parking for your guests just steps away from our venue. Our main entrance features an extended overhang for chauffeur service, protection from the elements and handicap-accessible entry to both floors of the building. Our elevator serves all floors of the building, making it fully accessible.
A wedding at The Waters is as awe-inspiring as a beautiful bride about to walk down the aisle. Your wedding becomes a storybook tale the moment the Georgian Revival building on the Lake Winnebago shoreline comes into view.
The grand entrance opens to reveal timeless decor and a breezy Nantucket-inspired porch overlooking the lake’s sparkling waters. A majestic double staircase spirals up to the Grand Ballroom, where guests can celebrate and toast the union of the new couple.
The professional staff at The Waters caters to your needs from the setup of your wedding until your last guest leaves. We offer step-by-step event planning assistance for all weddings to ensure your special day is stress-free and proceeds smoothly.
Guests at The Waters have had excellent experiences with our personally selected partners.
Our catering partners offer a wide selection of cuisine and service options to meet your needs, including sit-down service, buffet or family-style meals. All will fill your china, flatware and linen requests.
| Zuppas 1540 S. Commercial St. Neenah, WI 54956 (920) 720-5045 Premier Waterfront Catering Rye Restaurant |
LaSure’s Banquets and Catering 3125 S. Washburn St. Oshkosh, WI 54904 (920) 651-0796 The Roxy |
FloralHouse of Flowers + Couture Events |
PhotographyColleen Bies124 W Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956 (920) 203-1720 @colleenbies |
DJMatt’s DJ Service |
Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel
1 N. Main St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 230-1900
Lindsey Wara is the Event Coordinator at The Waters. She has been with The Waters since 2010. Lindsey’s dedication and attention to detail will make your wedding transition smoothly, leaving you to focus on celebrating your special day. Lindsey and the team will be with you every step of the way.
Ryan Rohde is the Bar and Operations Manager. He has been with The Waters since 2012, and now keeps track of day to day operations to keep the grounds pristine. Ryan will usually be seen behind the bar on your wedding day smiling and making great conversation with guests.
Kate Wyman is the Marketing and Community Relations Manager. Kate has been with the Waters since 2018. She has marketed for many industries, and is thrilled to work at an establishment she has deep passion for. Although you might not see her, Kate is working behind the scenes to make your day perfectly picturesque.
Our goal is to ensure you have an exquisite and memorable wedding at The Waters. We personalize each ceremony and reception based on your needs – from the time of your first meeting until the last guest leaves your reception.
We love seeing the look of gratification on the bride and groom’s faces as their special day unfolds effortlessly. We know your wedding is unique and unforgettable, and we strive to make the day exceed your expectations.
Having your event at The Waters and working with Lindsey and The Waters team ensures you always have someone to go to with last-minute requests, changes and questions, especially on the day of your wedding. We pride ourselves on outstanding service. Let us take care of every detail, so you may enjoy the company of your guests and friends.
“Our daughter’s reception at The Waters couldn’t have been better! Kim and Lindsey are an absolute delight to work with. Their skill, attention to details, hospitality and graciousness made the shimmery, winter wonderland vision come through. In fact, the evening was so much fun that the next weekend my husband and I woke up, looked at each other and both said we wished we could have a do over and wouldn’t have changed anything! Thanks, Kim and Lindsey, for creating a beautiful celebration of Maggie & Kaleb’s love!”
-Roy and Liz Janzen
“I got married at The Waters in May 2015, and I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else. The location being right on the lake and the elegantly designed building are breathtaking! Right before our wedding, The Waters was remodeled a bit and repainted. It was gorgeous. Along with the overall beauty, the manager, Kim, and her assistant, Lindsey, were incredible to work with. They were so accommodating, outgoing and very helpful. Kim and Lindsey really know what they are doing and are willing to assist in any way to make the day run smoothly, whether it is getting and providing cups that were forgotten or helping the bridal party know when to walk down the aisle. The Waters is a perfect venue. To this day, guests are still raving about it. I would recommend The Waters to anyone getting married or if you are just looking for any type of event space!”
– Torrie and Josh Kalkofen
“We so enjoyed our experience with The Waters. Everything was run very well, and when I did get nervous a couple of months before the big day, Kim met with us, and I realized they really did have everything under control. Magical evening, wonderful venue. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.”
– The Poliaks
“For Charles and me, The Waters’ spectacular facility and gem of a property were just the beginning. The staff delivered unparalleled service with details carefully thought out, expertly planned and flawlessly executed. We found them to be responsive, collaborative with vendors and hospitable through the whole experience. The Waters team is nothing short of world class.”
– Margaret
“First and foremost, we just want to thank you and your staff for making our day absolutely amazing. Everything was exactly how we hoped it would be, and from what we saw, everything ran flawlessly (We hope that was the case behind the scenes as well!) It was such a good feeling to know that you were there making sure everything stayed on track. We can’t thank you enough! We know The Waters already has a great reputation, but a few more 5+ star reviews couldn’t hurt!”
– Dan and Jess
“The Waters is amazing! The service was great! Kim is awesome at helping out and keeping everything on schedule. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, well organized, very professional place to say I do!”
– Max and Amber
“The Waters is a great place to have your wedding and reception. We did both there, and we are so glad we did. The weather was beautiful, so we could have an outdoor ceremony next to Lake Winnebago. Kim Price, the General Manager, was easy to work with and very accommodating. All of our guests commented on the beauty of the nautical-themed location and crystal chandeliers from Europe. Definitely worth the price! It made decorating simple, as the beauty of the building needs little added.”
– Sara L via The Knot
“The Waters is a perfect wedding location; the building and landscape make the perfect backdrop. And while those things are very important for your special day, it was the staff, level of service and their commitment to making our day stress free that really allowed the day to be perfect. The management team was readily available throughout the planning process and was flexible in accommodating our needs. Because of the excellent service and attention to detail we were sure that our day would end up just as planned, and it did!”
– Kyle & Terri
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We’re the happiest kids on the planet and still relive our special day, every day! The most beautiful building at a beautiful location makes the foundation of your physical presence a last concern. It only begins there; Kim Price and the entire Waters Staff far exceeded necessity as they opened it up as their home to us and our guests, catering every detail from the start of a dream to the last dance. We are forever grateful to The Waters for helping create the greatest day of our lives.
– Nick & Alana
Read more reviews from our venue page on The Knot and WeddingWire.
LINDSEY WARA, EVENT AND COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
(920) 231-6800
events@thewatersoshkosh.com
1393 WASHINGTON AVE., OSHKOSH, WI 54901
