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Price range: $3,200 - $4,100 Price range: $3,200 - $4,100
Couples usually spend $3,650 Couples usually spend $3,650
Reception
$1,495 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$15 per person
Reception
$1,345 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$15 per person
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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Event coordination
Amenities
Guests comfort

About

For more than 50 years, Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve has been inspiring generations through great educational programs, recreational spaces, and conservation ethics. Social opportunities abound with wonderful mental and physical wellness attributes. This non-profit nature preserve is a great example of why the Fox Valley is a thriving and vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. With Wisconsin's beauty and natural landscapes right here in our back yard, it's an easy place to love.

Celebrate with the beauty and elegance of a natural, outdoor wedding in the premier Northeast Wisconsin landscape of Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve. The Preserve welcomes your guests with the same warmth and comfort you would expect in a serene, Northwoods venue. You and your guests can enjoy the tranquil feeling of the outdoors inside, with added convenience of amenities and tasteful presentation for the most nurturing environment imaginable.

Situated on hundreds of acres of diverse habitat and blissful backdrops, the Preserve is conveniently located just north of Appleton, only minutes from award-winning hotels and shopping districts. Although we don't have overnight accommodations at the Preserve, the variety of options nearby are nearly endless.

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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?

$1,495

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

$1,345

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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?

$15

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve

3.1 out of 5 rating
3.1 out of 5 rating
4 Reviews
62% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    3 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    3.3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    3 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    3.3 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    3 out of 5 rating
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Robin M. Sent on 10/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and changes in the wedding date

Due to the covid pandemic everyone there made the transition very enjoyable when we had to change the wedding date. However our party planner changed several times which was irritating but once resolved we were good to go.
Tori Deaton
Tori D. Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The outdoor ceremony & the indoor reception was everything I dreamed it would be!! It was beautiful & perfect. Amber, our coordinator was helpful & very professional as well as experienced.
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Joseph T. Sent on 09/23/2020
1.4 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Bubolz - The Pines (outdoor)

Wedding at Bubolz - The Pines (outdoor)

Terrible Coordination/Communication, Overcharged, Bad Contract

We are significantly underwhelmed with our experience of getting married at Bubolz Nature Preserve. First off, the venue has gone through three different employees as event managers. This caused a lot of issues with coordination between us and the venue, as you could imagine. Some of our "must have" options, that we had agreed upon with the past employees became a fight for them to happen after new employees took over. I personally had to set-up "the bar", which was really just a folding card table without even a table cloth, and the tables that we had requested. On top of it all, the venue managers are charging us an extra $1,000 for a backup space to the outdoor ceremony, even after discussing that we did not need or want a back-up space with a previous employee. Even though the contact says that we paid an amount "in full", they are still charging us this after the fact, with no mention of it prior.

It is really too bad that such a beautiful place for weddings is mismanaged to such a degree. I only recommend if you are up for a fight.
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Team

Nicole Jandacek
Nicole Jandacek
Event Manager

Nicole joined our team in February of 2023, and immediately started making an impact with her creativity and attention to detail. Her passion for events and her love for nature make her a perfect fit for her role here at Bubolz Nature Preserve. Nicole's creativity, dedication, and keen eye for detail make her an invaluable asset to our team, and we are thrilled to have her as our Event Manager. She also loves giving tours of our rental facilities, so if you're interested in hosting a private event at the preserve, be sure to reach out to her at events@bubolzpreserve.org! She would love to show you around.

In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her cat, Rooster, who keeps her entertained with her playful antics. If you are ever out for a visit and want to talk about pets, she will be more than happy to tell you all about Rooster! She also enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, and rockhounding (she has an awesome collection).

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Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve frequently asked questions

Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Park
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve is recommended by 62% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.3 in average response time, 3.3 in value, 3 in quality of service, 3 in flexibility and 3 in professionalism.

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