The Waters

The Waters is a historical banquet hall wedding venue located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A classic setting for both indoor and outdoor weddings, the venue’s lakeside sunsets and docked sailboats serve as backdrops for a summer wedding, while the snowy landscape complements a winter wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
The Waters can host up to 300 guests. The Grand Ballroom can seat 172 guests for plated dinners. It has a private, Nantucket-inspired screened porch and a balcony on the second floor, both facing the waterfront. The venue’s stylish interiors and the view of Lake Winnebago make it a premier lakeside setting for weddings. For larger weddings, guests can enjoy dinner and drinks in not just the ballroom, but also in the first-floor Winnebago Room and lakeside on the porch and balcony.

Services Offered
The Waters provides services for ceremonies, engagement parties, and bridal showers. The venue hosts special events all year round. It has a well-stocked, handcrafted mahogany harbor bar, with an impressive selection of beer and wines. The bartenders create signature cocktails to reflect the theme of wedding reception. The Waters' full event services include:

• Event planning
• Lighting/sound
• Event rentals
• Chairs
• Parking

History
The Waters, also known as the Oshkosh Yacht Club, was built in 1903 by architect William Waters. A Georgian Revival building, it was considered the finest clubhouse in the Midwest. Members of the American Legion Post 70 bought The Waters and used it as a clubhouse for more than 60 years. The Waters was refurbished in 2008, and the American Legion and the Oshkosh still call the venue home.