The Waters
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,000
Packages
Prices start at $2,000
Catering services pricing
$4 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $2,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
The Waters is a stately waterfront mansion and wedding venue located in Oshkosh, WI. Lake Winnebago fringes the freshly manicured lawns of this fine destination. It was originally built in 1903 and operated as a yacht club. The Waters' goal is to ensure the highest quality experience that results in unforgettable nuptial memories being made. To-be-weds are guaranteed complete privacy at The Waters as the site adheres to a strict one-event-per-day policy. Overall, the venue is big enough to welcome 300 guests, ideal for both intimate and extravagant gatherings. The Waters’ staff understands that the occasion is all about the experience, and offers various services to enhance every aspect of the event. When the big day finally arrives, the nearly-weds can look forward to the convenient help of the dedicated event staff. At the end of the night, the newlywed couple can take off into their new chapter knowing everything is being taken care of.
Our event spaces
The Waters Property
Wisconsin's Premier Waterfront Venue
The Waters was originally built in 1903 and operated as a yacht club. Over the decades, it was used in other capacities until in 2008 it was lovingly renovated and restored to its original state. The Nantucket-inspired screened porch and the second-floor balcony provide a perfect opportunity for pre-event photographs. Views over the lake are guaranteed to look perfect in any photo album. Outdoor ceremonies are held on the lawn or patio. Receptions take place in the Grand Ballroom upstairs.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Tables - Chairs - Bartenders - Bar - ADA Entrance - Event Manager - 5 hours of reception time - Free parking - Private Waterfront Property - Proximity to Downtown Oshkosh
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Waters Property
Wisconsin's Premier Waterfront Venue
The Waters was originally built in 1903 and operated as a yacht club. Over the decades, it was used in other capacities until in 2008 it was lovingly renovated and restored to its original state. The Nantucket-inspired screened porch and the second-floor balcony provide a perfect opportunity for pre-event photographs. Views over the lake are guaranteed to look perfect in any photo album. Outdoor ceremonies are held on the lawn or patio. Receptions take place in the Grand Ballroom upstairs.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
1-300 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Tables - Chairs - Bartenders - Bar - ADA Entrance - Event Manager - 5 hours of reception time - Free parking - Private Waterfront Property - Proximity to Downtown Oshkosh
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Waters packages
The Club Package
30-300 guests
Peak pricing $4,000-5,000
Off-peak pricing $2,000-2,500
The Club Package is our most customizable option with 5 hours at our picturesque lakefront venue, including tables and chairs, an experienced event manager, a 2-hour pre-wedding setup window, and one planning meeting. For those seeking a ceremony at our venue, optional ceremony packages and additional hours are available for purchase. This package is ideal for a reception-only wedding or for someone looking to customize their experience by adding exactly what they need.
- 5 hours
- Tables and chairs
- Event Manager
- 2 bartenders*
- 2 hours of set up time before doors opening
- Half hour of take down time
- 1 Planning Meeting
- Additional option for ceremony package $1,000
The Harbor Package
30-300 guests
Peak pricing $7,000-8,000
Off-peak pricing $3,500-4,000
With 12 hours of time at our venue, experience the intimate bridal area, early bar service starting at 2 pm, and self-serve drink options. We offer a planning meeting, 1-hour takedown time, tables and chairs, and an event manager, promising a stress-free day under the expert guidance of our staff. Transition into the heart of your celebration. With 12 hours of time, you will have a stress-free day with the help of our event managers all in one place.
- 12 hours of time
- 100 ceremony chairs
- Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
- Tables and chairs
- Event Manager
- 1-hour of take-down time
- 1-hour rehearsal the day before
- Planning meeting
- Bridal Area
- 2 bartenders*
- Music done by 11pm
- Self-serve drink options before 2pm
- Bar opens at 2pm for bridal party and family
- Lunch can be brought in by any licensed kitchen
The Winnebago Package
30-300 guests
Peak pricing $9,000-10,000
Off-peak pricing $4,500-5,000
Introducing a sought-after wedding package, spanning from 8 am to midnight. This gives you enough time to get ready with your bridal party in the morning all in one place including the many options below. You will have the rest of the night to have your romantic wedding to do exactly what you want with the morning being all to yourself with your people. This offering is here to make your day stress-free, allowing you to focus on the joy of the moment while we take care of the rest.
- 8am to midnight
- Breakfast provided by The Waters
- Lunch provided by The Waters
- Indoor and outdoor ceremony options
- 100 ceremony chairs
- Tables and chairs
- Morning manager
- Event Manager
- 2 bartenders*
- 1-hour of take down time
- 1-hour rehearsal the day before
- 2 Planning Meetings
- Bridal area
- Bar opens at 2pm for bridal party and family
- Self-serve drink options before 2pm
- Music done by 11pm
Available services that can be provided by The Waters
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Shuttle
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Linens
Preferred vendors of The Waters
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- Cristal Wilson MUA
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