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Pricing information

Price range: $4,000 - $4,750 Price range: $3,500 - $4,500
Couples usually spend $4,250 Couples usually spend $3,750
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$4,000 starting price
Bar service
$28 per person
Reception
$3,400 starting price
Ceremony
$3,400 starting price
Bar service
$28 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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About

On WeddingWire since 2016

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is a beautiful, natural setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions located just 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The property sits on the shores of Lake Michigan and boasts captivating views of picturesque woods, ponds, and prairies. The surrounding bounty of nature provides couples with striking backdrops for photography and a remarkable atmosphere to suit any wedding style from rustic to elegant.

Facilities and Capacity

Your wedding here may include up to 220 guests for ceremonies on the stunning pavilion courtyard surrounded by lush trees and native blooming plants, or on the Ravine Deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Rest assured you won't stress about weather, as the inclement weather ceremony space is still outdoors on the veranda overlooking Lake Michigan. For your late fall, winter or early spring wedding, you have beautiful indoor ceremony spaces incuding a fireplace ceremony or a private auditorium space. Your reception will include an indoor or outdoor cocktail hour complete with professional bar service and dining and dancing in the Great Hall. You will enjoy two private dressing spaces for the afternoon and access to golf carts to easily access photo locations with your partner and wedding party. The main reception area offers an atmosphere of natural warmth, featuring a two-story beamed ceiling, two natural wood-burning fireplaces, and a state-of-the-art audio system.

Services Offered

Your dedicated venue team, Bridget, Beatrice and Abriana, will work with you throughout planning process providing guidance and recommendations as you put the pieces of your own personal puzzle together. As onsite coordinator, they can also guide your rehearsal and wedding cues for your ceremony, oversee the timeline and coordinate with your vendors throughout the evening and ensure your event runs smoothly. Your guest parking and property admission is included in your rental and your team will place elegant signage throughout the property to ensure guest arrival runs smoothly. If you are in need of other personalized decor or experiences, we provide lighting services, tree planting ceremonies and rustic wine barrels for your decor as optional additions. The licensed in-house bar and bartenders will execute a champagne toast for your reception and serve a range of beverages including house beers, liquors, and wines. Or upgrade your bar selections to premium pours and specialty wines. We can't wait to help create your perfect vision, surrounded by nature.

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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?

$4,000

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

$3,400

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?

$4,000

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

$3,400

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Beach
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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 Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
21 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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4.9/5 21 reviews
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4.8/5 1176 reviews
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Neal Z. Sent on 09/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect nature venue for lovers of the outdoors

Schlitz Audubon is every nature lovers dream venue. The forests, ponds, beachfront, nature center interior, and pavilion space are great for a delightful outdoor/indoor experience. The privacy offered by the tall trees, shrubs, and grasses allow for some terrific photo locations. The cocktail hour with the raptors was amazing and everyone loved seeing the beautiful birds! The space for dinner and dancing is romantic and beautiful with all the wood structuring, and wide enough for a 9 piece band! All within a budget friendly price makes this place a wonderful choice for any special occasion.
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Ashlyn B. Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I would give 10 stars if I could!

When my husband and I toured Schlitz 2 weeks after getting engaged, we knew from the moment we walked in this was the perfect place for us. Beautiful, serene, clean, and breathtaking- this venue had it all. Everything from the ceremony space, to being surrounded by trees, the beach, it was all perfect! Bridget is THE BEST coordinator, whatever she is being paid-she needs a raise. She was so professional, attentive, and quick to reply to all my questions. Rylie and Abriana were so helpful the day of, they helped coordinate my insanely large and crazy family for the rehearsal, and made sure everything was absolutely perfect without me asking anything! They make coordinating with other vendors so easy, and every guest that attended could not stop raving about how beautiful everything was. I would recommend this venue time and time again, our wedding was absolutely perfect with Schlitz, and we cannot be more grateful.
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Jamie Sent on 06/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

First of all the venue is spectacular. From the Ceremony and happy hour to the reception, everything was naturally so beautiful. Jessica and the Schlitz coordinators were so responsive and helpful. They organized everything we could think of for our big day. The venue and rentals add up for pricing, however, their alcohol package was very reasonable and the bartenders did an awesome job.
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Awards

21

Real Weddings

Izora & Zach
18 photos · 07/24/2021
Kevin & Danielle
25 photos · 10/19/2018

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Team

Bridget Carlson
Bridget Carlson
Director of Corporate and Special Events
Caitlyn  White
Caitlyn White
Wedding Coordinator
Abriana Luther
Abriana Luther
Event Assistant

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center frequently asked questions

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The bar service starting price at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Beach
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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