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Based in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Waterfront Hotel is a brand new riverside wedding venue. Situated only 25 feet above the Mississippi River, this gorgeous rooftop terrace provides the perfect setting for weddings, meetings, and special events of all kinds. Couples who are looking for a space that combines elegance and charm will undoubtedly be drawn to this unique destination.

Facilities and Capacity

Able to accommodate both indoor and outdoor celebrations, this luxurious hotel is an ideal setting for your event. Begin the day in one of their well-equipped get-ready rooms, where you and your wedding party can relax and prepare before the big day. From here, you and your guests can enjoy picturesque views, take some memorable pictures, and celebrate in style. A covered outdoor area allows couples to enjoy the Wisconsin scenery while protected from the elements. The main event area features an open-plan layout, a calming color palette, and walls of windows letting in natural light. With a guest capacity of up to 300 people, all your friends and family can be in attendance and witness your union.

Services Offered

Waterfront Hotel can offer up the services of their esteemed in-house wedding and event planner, who will ensure that your wedding day is as stress-free as possible. With the team's assistance and a list of preferred vendors, all the planning details will come together seamlessly. Couples and their guests can enjoy the host of libations on offer, which pairs well with the hotel's catering services. You can opt for a buffet, family-style, station, or plated dining experience. The hotel will also provide all the flatware, barware, glassware, tables, chairs, and linens that you might need to enhance your venue experience.

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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?

$3,000

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

$2,500

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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?

$10

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Restaurant
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

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
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

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

Reviews of Waterfront Hotel

T
Tina Sent on 10/24/2024
1.8 out of 5 rating

Not accomodating

Prompt with communication. Inflexible about weekend tour availability and interest in even considering booking our wedding.

They put a hard minimum on couples having at least 150 guests to book any remaining dates May-Oct 2025. This statement included both weekend and weekday availability, as I asked about that in particular. They said they would only accommodate groups smaller than 150 guests Nov 2024-April 2025.

So if you don't fit that guest count, or you're not willing to do a winter/early spring wedding when flooding in the area can happen, probably don't bother. I cannot speak to 2026, but I suspect they're simply not interested in smaller weddings.

This was also not specified on their website. If there are hard limits on group sizing based on times of the year, that should be made clear in the info. Or they could open with that in communications, at least. Grateful they at least let me know before continuing to try to schedule a tour.

Seems like a money grab to me on an already expensive venue.
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Waterfront Hotel frequently asked questions

Waterfront 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
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Waterfront Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Waterfront Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Waterfront Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
Waterfront Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Waterfront Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Waterfront Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Waterfront Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Waterfront Hotel is recommended by 36% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 1.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3 in average response time, 2 in quality of service, 2 in professionalism, 1 in flexibility and 1 in value.
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