Congratulations! You’re getting married and you have a big task in front of you – planning your wedding. Your wedding is a most important event in your life and the wedding location(s) you choose for your ceremony and reception is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your nuptials..
So, will it be – a winery, a beach, a vineyard, a park, a ballroom, a Victorian home, or ? Wedding venues can be found just about anywhere now with both wineries and vineyards being the most popular. And, a wedding on the beach can be lots of fun. Ceremonies are sometimes done at the same site as the reception; often the ceremony will be held outdoors at one venue, then move (but on the same property) so the reception is done inside. Lots of ceremonies are still done in churches and the receptions are being held in a myriad of choices.
In this article I’ll mention a few beautiful wedding venues near Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. This beautiful and popular resort area, often called “Newport of the West,” is located fairly close to both Milwaukee and Chicago. This makes it a superb destination for weddings in that area. The many elegant resorts near the Lake offer a variety of accommodations for your guests.
The first beautiful wedding venue is actually located on the lake itself – it is The Lake Geneva Cruise Line. (Visit cruiselakegeneva.com for details.)They offer lovely boats that are available for wedding must be arranged through the Lake Geneva Cruise Line. Imagine this beautiful lake with its ever-changing scenery as the backdrop of your wedding pictures. charters and/or pre-nuptial parties. They have several options for various size wedding ceremonies and receptions. And, a staff to help plan and coordinate your wedding day. They’ll suggest preferred caterers. You and your guests will enjoy dishes like Antipasto Tapas, Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce, Cavatappi Alfredo and/or Beef Wellington. You can also bring in your own caterer; they will need to provide insurance. All beverage service packages
Another beautiful wedding site is the Lake Lawn Resort, located at Delavan Lake. Here you’ll have magnificent lake views and be surrounded by acres of woodland amid rolling hills. There are almost 300 guestrooms and suites, enough for a complete wedding party and all your guests if you want to have a destination wedding at this resort. They have indoor and outdoor venues that can handle up to 350 guests. Plus a wedding and catering staff to help you plan all the details for a perfect wedding day. Guests staying here can enjoy a championship golf course (hmm, a bachelor party???), indoor and outdoor swimming pools, biking, hiking and jogging trails, and a menu of water sports. There is also a supervised children’s program, a video arcade, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor (a bridal shower perhaps) and a restaurant and cocktail lounge. (Please visit lakelawnresort.com for more information.)
The next beautiful wedding venue is the Lake Geneva Riviera, a beautiful facility situated lakeside at Lake Geneva. It’s also close to the busy downtown area of this resort community and surrounded by historic buildings that house eateries and boutiques. This site combines prestige, the historic nostalgia of a bygone age, and the natural beauty of the area. The historic Riviera Ballroom has commanding views of the lake and can accommodate 400 people for a sit down banquet. Local caterers and other vendors will work with you and the Riviera staff to create a memorable wedding day. They have a private dock so your wedding party and/or guests can arrive by yacht if you choose. (Check out lakegenevariviera.com for additional information)
Many of these wedding venues book up very quickly, sometimes 18 to 24 months in advance. Please be sure to reserve your site as early as possible.
There are many more beautiful wedding venues in and around Lake Geneva. These are just a few places to help you get started in looking at the various sites in this area.
