Weddings at the Waters

Set along the shores of Lake Winnebago, The Waters offers a breathtaking backdrop for an elegant and unforgettable wedding day. From sweeping lake views to our warm, tastefully designed interior, every detail creates a setting that feels both refined and welcoming.

Beautiful in every season, weddings at The Waters are thoughtfully supported by our experienced Event Managers. Whether you envision an outdoor ceremony in the summer sunshine or an intimate winter celebration by the fireplace, The Waters provides a timeless setting for your day.

The Venue

Your wedding at The Waters includes exclusive access to the entire venue, offering a variety of inviting spaces for you and your guests to enjoy. Amenities include both floors of the building, a private Nantucket-inspired screened porch, and a second-floor balcony overlooking Lake Winnebago. With only one wedding hosted on each date, your celebration will be the sole event at The Waters that day.

The Waters can accommodate up to 300 guests throughout the building. The Grand Ballroom on the second floor comfortably seats up to 180 guests for a plated dinner, with the flexibility to accommodate up to 200 if needed, using up to 20 tables seating 8–10 guests each. For larger weddings, guest seating may be arranged across both floors, with additional space available in the first-floor ballroom, porch, and balcony.

During the summer season, patio furniture remains set outside for guests to enjoy during cocktail hour and throughout the event, providing a relaxed outdoor space to take in the lake views.

First Floor - Floorplan

Second Floor - Floorplan

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Preferred Caterers

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
(920)720-5045

Catering With Taste

(920)548-6990

LaSure’s Banquets and Catering
(920)651-0796

Oshkosh Waterfront Catering
(920)230-6289

The Roxy
(920)231-1980

Brides’ Stories

Read more reviews from our venue page on The Knot and WeddingWire.

Professional, stunning, and the best!! The venue in and of itself is stunning and very well taken care of, but this review is for the staff. Audrey and team, I cannot say enough great things about them. I’m an OCD bride and they were phenomenal. They handled every little detail to perfection and made our day unforgettable. Thank you all so much!

We had our ceremony and reception at The Waters. The day went perfectly, their event manager made planning so, so easy. She worked closely with our vendors to make sure our day went on without any issues! The venue is absolutely beautiful, and there was something for everyone with space and seating outside, seating in the bar and reception areas, and plenty of space to dance! And Lake Winnebago made the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and all of our pictures. Elaina made all of our signage, which was 1000% worth it. They all turned out amazing, and it was one less thing we had to do. 100/10 recommend The Waters. I couldn’t imagine our wedding being anywhere else!

The Waters was the prefect venue for our wedding! Every guest had nothing but compliments. We did our ceremony and reception all at the venue. The views and backdrops are stunning to say the least. The staff were accommodating to all of our reasonable requests and preferences. This venue is by far one the premier spots in the Fox Valley Wisconsin region. 10/10 would recommend.

The Waters made our wedding experience exceptional! Every detail was accounted for and the Event Manager helped make our day be absolutely perfect. The staff worked so hard and helped us out when we had last minute questions or concerns and all of them were accommodating. I could not imagine our wedding being anywhere else! Beautiful venue for a perfect day!

“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.”

“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!”