Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Wow, we could have never imagined a more perfect, magical and special day...and the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center was truly the best venue for the most unforgettable day of our lives! The beautiful grounds and spaces brought our cozy, magical winter wonderland wedding vision to life.


Bridget, Beatrice and team were amazing to work with every step of the way. From the planning calls and all the guidance via email to running our rehearsal and making sure every aspect of our day ran smoothly to coordinating with all of our other wonderful vendors, we really appreciated having them in our corner. They provided such much reassurance and answered every question - big or small - in a timely and encouraging way. They truly are the best.


If you are looking for a natural, cozy, serene and magical winter wedding venue, we cannot recommend the Schlitz enough. The variety of spaces and grounds are the perfect canvas to bring any vision to life - and we will never forget getting married by a roaring fire in the hearthside room, toasting under the lights in the main room, or dancing the night away in such a beautiful setting. Not to mention, our outdoor photos are absolutely gorgeous with the forest and Lake Michigan in the background!

We couldn't recommend the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center enough. The venue itself is absolutely stunning with great spots for an outdoor ceremony among the trees and equally-appealing covered outdoor or indoor options if weather doesn't behave. The reception area inside was spacious for the meal and dancing and very aesthetic, fitting the nature vibe.

Also, the staff at the Schlitz Audubon were super nice, extremely organized, and knew how to run the wedding like clockwork. They made things easy every step of the wedding planning process, and because of the rapport Schlitz has with the vendors they work with, it required little coordination with each individual vendor because they already knew how things work at the venue which was a major bonus. On the day of the wedding, the team at Schlitz Audubon went above and beyond to make it a super smooth process which far exceeded our expectations!

We had the most amazing fall inspired wedding. The venue and outdoor areas were prefect and the wood pillars and sting lights were breathtaking. Mary Beth and Beatrice, were amazing. They answered every question and were so helpful the entire night.

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.

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.

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.

We couldn't have asked to have our wedding at a more beautiful venue. All of our guests were raving about how gorgeous the outdoor setting and the event space was. Jessica and Bridget were wonderful to work with and made the whole process seamless. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing! We had our wedding in October, so the changing leaves and gorgeous outdoor photo spots made for beautiful wedding photos that I will cherish forever.

We loved our wedding at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! The ceremony was held amidst the nature center's trees and greenery at the pavilion location. The grounds include photo opportunities alongside Lake Michigan, a pond full of lily pads and tower overlook where you can see the lake and tops of the trees. The staff was incredibly helpful and responsive answering all of our many questions and helped to oversee our vendors the day of the wedding. We're so grateful for their time and efforts in making our day perfect. It was a wonderful way to support a local nature center through our wedding as well, which was very important to us!

Jessica was absolutely amazing to work with from planning our wedding, navigating the ongoing challenges with COVID, and during our wedding. Jessica is hands down the BEST vendor I have ever worked with. The Schlitz Audubon offers breathless and endless photography options to capture your lifelong memories in an elegant and timeless way. I highly recommend the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.

We got married at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center on 10/26/19. It was 45 and rain, so we switched to the backup rain plan and got married on the porch. We would not change a thing. The colorful leaves, the sound of rain on the roof, and the lights on the porch made our ceremony absolutely magical. Inside, staff kept the giant fireplace going while guests warmed up from the cold. Our guests raved about our venue and how it was perfect for a fall wedding. It was cozy and it fit all 90 of our guests without feeling too empty. The venue was also great for photos! We were able to do a first look on the beach as well as stunning photos up in the tower and on the boardwalk. We would strongly recommend Schlitz to anyone!