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Price range: $4,150 - $5,100 Price range: $4,150 - $5,100
Couples usually spend $4,600 Couples usually spend $4,600
Reception
$100 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person
Reception
$1 starting price
Ceremony
$200 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2014

Welcome to the Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center, a premier wedding venue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We are located on the scenic banks of the Fox River just a short distance from restaurants, shops, entertainment, and more.

Facilities and Capacity
We offer several modern spaces to host your wedding events. The Athearn Ballroom is located on the first floor of our Hotel, with beautiful crystal chandeliers, that can accommodate up to 175 guests. The South Half is a modern space in the attached Oshkosh Convention Center, with gorgeous natural light and stunning views of the river, that can accommodate up to 400 guests. The North Half is another modern space in the Oshkosh Convention Center with seating for up to 400 guests. Looking for an outdoor ceremony? Have your wedding at our on-site Riverside Park on the banks of the Fox River. Our charming lawn space accommodates up to 250 seated guests.

Services Offered
We can host your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. Our services include guest rooms, in-house baker, event planning, in-house catering, lighting and sound, bridal suite, set up and clean up, event rentals and more. When you rent out our facility for your wedding events, we include professionally trained staff, all necessary dinnerware, round tables, auxiliary tables, white or ivory linens, cloth napkins in a variety of colors, table skirts, head table on risers, piping and drape, podium for guest book, dance floor, stage for band or DJ, complimentary wedding night in hotel, complimentary champagne toast for head table and room for a rehearsal dinner or gift opening. Our experienced event planners work with you to plan a flawless day that flows seamlessly from one event to the next. We help you choose the event space and functional layout, coordinate with vendors and more. Our hotel offers overnight accommodations for you and your guests, with views of the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. Each room features quality amenities.

Cuisine
We offer full-service catering, both on-site and off-site. Our amazing culinary staff can create anything from a gourmet five course meal to an informal buffet or plated dinner. Our catering team works with you to create custom menus for all your wedding events. Catering services include:

  • Buffet, plated, and station style meals
  • Dessert
  • Servers
  • Tastings
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Cocktail reception

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$100

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$200

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
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4.8 out of 5 rating
95 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
84% Recommended by couples
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Re Olig Sent on 06/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

We held our wedding at the Best Western Waterfront in Oshkosh on May 15th. When the planning process started, we checked out almost a dozen different venues and this one stood out immediately! Many venues had open dates but some made it very clear they were not interested in hosting a gay wedding event. When we met with David Helgeson we knew this was the right place for our wedding. Davig was amazing to work with, he assured us they could pretty much accommodate anything we needed. During the process, we needed to go back to the venue to take some measurements, take additional photos etc and the staff was always very helpful, even during the Covid restrictions. A few weeks before the wedding, we met with David and finalized things, he had some very good suggestions about placement, food changes and bar set up. The day before the event we went to set the room up, the staff was always there to help out with things we forgot or questions we had.
Then the day of the wedding finally arrives!
Everything was set up perfectly, we started with photos taken outside by the riverfront, then moved inside for the open bar. The bartenders were the best, no one waited for a drink and the drinks were perfectly made. The plated meal was served promptly, everyone said their meals were very tasty, hot and filling. More than a few times someone from the staff would check in to make sure everything was going as planned. The entire evening was better than we could have ever imagined!
We also booked rooms for all our family members to stay at the hotel, something we wanted to be able to do for them, since many had to drive almost an hour to get here. David took care of all of the room reservations as well as making sure they all received our welcome package.
Overall this was an amazing experience and while I know there is a terrific staff working with David Helgeson, I cannot remember all of their names, but we will never forget everything they did to make our day special!
Kelly
Kelly W. Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I recommend Waterfront Catering!

I would highly recommend Waterfront Catering. We used them for our wedding (205 people) and they were excellent. Anna is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. The food was hot and delicious. The service was great. Nothing but great things to say!
Rachel
Rachel C. Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just amazing

Anna with Best Western Premier was PHENOMENAL. From our tasting to all my silly questions to the actual day- nothing short of amazing. Our chicken, pork, and vegetarian gnocchi was all to die for. Tasted just as great as it did at our tasting! We had no complaints, just praise from all our guests about how perfect it all was, which we all know is important for a wedding!! And this was during a busy time of year where the venue itself hosts weddings, as well as off site, which ours was. And again, nothing but perfect. If you’re looking for a caterer for your wedding in the Oshkosh area, you need to pick here!
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Team

Anna Forslin
Anna Forslin
Wedding & Events Manager

I fell in love with event planning during my days working for a professional baseball team, and have since managed over 150 weddings! I take pride in creating an event that is completely memorable and unique to you. There is truly nothing that compares to the opprotunity to help make your dreams a reality while being apart of your special day.

Here at the Oshkosh Waterfront we offer a unique venue that allows your personalities to shine!

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Jdog Studios Jdog Studios Wedding Photographers

This is one of the premier reception venues in the area. They are very efficient and help take the stress out of your wedding day. We would highly recommend Best Western Premier.

Advanced Entertainment DJ Service Advanced Entertainment DJ Service Wedding DJs

Amazing wedding venue!!!

Sweet N Easy Events Sweet N Easy Events Wedding Planners

It has been a pleasure working with this venue and getting to know Miranda! We're looking forward to all of our upcoming weddings at the Best Western and the Convention Center!

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Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel frequently asked questions

Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Premium Liquor
Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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