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About

The Ridge Hotel is a modern and urban hotel located within the picturesque town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Finishes in the hotel are sleek and contemporary with sprawling views of the lake. Couples can choose from four different venue spaces within the hotel, each customizable to fit your style and budget. Saying “I do” at this locale will ensure you and your guests an experience that you won't forget!

Facilities and Capacity
The Ridge Hotel can host up to 350 guests, and every size wedding in between. Bright and airy rooms give way to panoramic views of the lake that guests can enjoy during cocktail hour or the main reception.

Services Offered
The Ridge Hotel includes a staff of experienced wedding coordinators that can help you with floor plans, flowers, menu selections and your style of décor. The venue also offers these additional services:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal shower
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house catering

Location
The Ridge Hotel is located in historic Lake Geneva, Wisconsin just three miles from the popular resort town. Many shopping, restaurant and dining attractions are all within a short commutable distance for your guests.

2020 Hot Dates
See our deals tab for special rates on 2020 Hot Dates, including Saturday & Holidays.

Photography courtesy of: Kristina Lorranie Photographer, Paloma Resort Properties, Mel Louise Photography, Roland Gozun Photography, Ideal Impressions Photography, Matt Mason Photography, Lightsource Photography, and JustPix.

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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?

$16,000

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

$11,000

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?

$1,500

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
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

Reviews of The Ridge Hotel

Toni
Toni Sent on 01/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

The Ridge was our perfect venue. It was above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. Working with Michelle made planning our wedding so easy. She was a dream to work with. Anything we wanted she made happen. We loved that everything was right there at the same venue. Our guests could stay the night, there is a restaurant/bar on location, and we didn't have to worry about going anywhere the entire weekend. The venue was gorgeous and recently updated. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to get married :)
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Vibrant, stunning, and everything we hoped for

We got married at The Ridge Hotel on 05/25/2024. Cindy Nelsen was our point of contact throughout, and we can't thank her and the entire team enough for making our day so beautiful!

The outdoor area where we got married was impeccably clean and well-maintained, and every ask we had was able to come to life. A special thing we wanted was signature drinks, two that were served throughout the night, and butler-passed espresso martinis at dessert time. All of this was made possible thanks to Cindy and the wonderful team.

We want to thank Lazer as well, the banquets manager, for being so kind and giving above and beyond service just like Cindy.

The food was incredible, the grounds and banquet hall were beautiful, and everything went off without a hitch.
K
Karen Sent on 08/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding

We had our wedding and reception at The Ridge in Lake Geneva in June and every step of the way was magical! The first time we saw the venue we knew it was everything we were looking for. Tracy Opel did our tour and by the end we were sold. It had beautiful grounds with impressive views attached to a hotel that could house our guests. The food tasting was perfect and that is where we met The Ridge’s venue coordinator, Mikayla Linscott. She was more than we could have ever hope for. Mikayla was so patient with us, we never felt rushed. She spent many hours meeting with us and taking our calls. She was extremely professional and definitely has a passion for wedding coordinating. Our wedding was complicated with many moving parts but Mikayla never shied away from a challenge. She found us the most beautiful tent and furniture to rent along with an outdoor dance floor. We had a band and a DJ along with fireworks all assisted by Mikayla. The wedding would not have been as spectacular without her. Not sure we could have pulled it off alone. She assisted with every aspect of the day and into the night. The next morning, she was there before anyone was awake to help remove some of our important items. She went well above and beyond with service and we are forever grateful to her.

The Ridge is an absolutely beautiful venue with amazing food. We are still talking about the service we received from everyone at the Ridge. We would absolutely recommend The Ridge for its beautiful grounds, amazing food and unforgettable service from start to finish.
T
Taylor Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun weekend wedding getaway

Mikayla was great! Always available to answer my questions and helped everything run smoothly. The space was beautiful and everyone had such a blast.
M
Megan Sent on 08/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A dream wedding weekend!

We knew we had a lot of guests traveling from out of town, so our vision was to have an all-encompassing weekend where we could host our family and friends. First of all, we had the most AMAZING service at all times and we HIGHLY recommend The Ridge. We did have a change in wedding coordinator a couple of times during the course of planning, which was very stressful for us, but Mike the General Manager stepped in and made sure every detail was carried out to be even greater than our expectations. He had constant communication with us in the planning process and was with us through the entire weekend. We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party in The Lakeview Room which had a beautiful view of the lake. Lazar and the rest of the banquet team made sure everything was set up perfectly to match our vision, and even performed a quick turnover between events for us. On the wedding day, they went above and beyond for us and our guests. Every server and bartender was wonderful. The staff was fun and so kind to everyone. No one ever had to wait in a line for a drink which was great. The dinner service was outstanding! It was the best tasting and most well presented food which they served to perfection to our 250 guests. Our guests overall really enjoyed being able to stay at one location all weekend to attend the various events. Chris and the hospitality team worked around the clock to provide our guests with anything they needed and went above and beyond to get everyone an early/timely check in. The lobby, restaurant, ballroom, and bridal suite are all renovated and very modern. The outdoor venue is gorgeous and we had amazing photos from our ceremony and cocktail hour. The food, the service, and the venue was spectacular from start to finish. The Ridge Hotel will be a place we continue to vacation to and hold close to our hearts. We have already made a trip back since to enjoy the new outdoor pool and reminisce on our perfect weekend.
M
Maddie Sent on 06/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location on Lake Como

The Ridge was the absolute perfect place to host our wedding. There are so many positives, not the least of which was the view from the outdoor ceremony location overlooking Lake Como (it helped that it was 65 degrees with no clouds in sight). The indoor reception hall was just the right size for our 125 person celebration and a nice dance floor. Our wedding coordinator at the hotel, Cory, was so attentive to all of our questions and concerns, and did everything he could to make our wedding day into exactly what we wanted. All of the staff was incredibly friendly, too. The bartenders were especially great. After ordering one drink, they would have our next round ready before we even got back to the bar! The only possible negative we can think of is that we didn’t love the indoor ceremony option if the weather hadn’t cooperated, but we do appreciate that they did have an onsite indoor option in the first place. Overall, though, we are just so thrilled with how our event turned out, and highly recommend The Ridge to everyone!!
K
Kelly Sent on 12/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have chosen a better venue

Choosing The Ridge for our wedding was perfect. Everything from the outdoor ceremony space, to the enormous ballroom, was more than I could have imagined! The bridal suite was large enough that myself, all 10 of my bridesmaids, my mom, and mother-in-law were all able to get ready together! Every email and phone call were returned in a very timely manner. The staff was so accommodating, and an absolute joy to work with. If we had to do it over again, we would choose The Ridge every time!
J
Jessika Sent on 10/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Ridge Hotel was literally the best decision we could have ever made when it came to choosing our wedding venue. Our coordinator Jourdan was there every step of the way working out details, budget, room set up, communicating with vendors etc! My husband and I looked for venues in Lake Geneva and knew the ridge was the one the minute we saw it! The Aspen ballroom was spacious and accommodated our 105 guests, our head table, a dance floor, cocktail tables, food stations for dinner and coffee and cupcake stations with room to spare! The adjoining fireside room was fabulous to take advantage of for cocktail hour, hors d’oeurves and apps, our bar, and gift/favor tables. However the real hidden gem of the ridge hotel is the back patio and pergola outside. They have the entire area beautifully landscaped with gorgeous flowers and shrubs, delicate bistro lights out back draping the wood work on the patio, the fire pit addition is an absolute must. The pergola itself and the aisle leading up to it are beautifully done, and can be decorated stunningly for any event. We were able to customize our food and bar to accommodate allergies and special diets for our guests. The ridge made us feel comfortable and confident in serving to our gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian guests. All of the food was perfect, and our apps were delicious! The party stayed going until about 2 am and we just enjoyed the patio out back, sat around the fire with s’mores and drank champagne until we retired off to bed!

We are so thrilled with our choice in venue, and all of our guests commented on how wonderful our wedding was. The coffee bar in the lobby was much appreciated the next morning, and I know a few of our guests indulged in breakfast at Americana the next day! Everything was absolutely fabulous.

The only thing I will mention, because I wish someone mentioned this to me : is the ridge doesn’t provide the coloured lighting you see in many pictures. $120 at Home Depot fixed that!
B
Beth Sent on 06/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Corki Roth and The Ridge Hotel staff created our dream wedding! We valued having our ceremony, reception and lodging all in one place.
J
Jonathan Sent on 11/15/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding at The Ridge

My wife and I got married at The Ridge in early October and it went great. We had a bit of the COVID whirlwind, rescheduling our 2020 wedding to 2021, but in the end it all went off without a hitch. Their coordinators changed over during the pandemic, but the new coordinator Cory Congemi was extremely on top of it and treated us great. Food day of came out tasting exactly like the tasting; all 3 mains of salmon, chicken and steak were great and the passed apps were delicious. Service was excellent and everything went off without a hitch. Highly recommend!
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The Ridge Hotel frequently asked questions

The Ridge 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
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Ridge Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Ridge Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Ridge Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
The Ridge Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Ridge Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Ridge Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Ridge Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Ridge Hotel is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.
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