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Not long after he drops to his knees and pops the question – and you’ve shared the happy news with your parents – couples quickly turn their attention to setting a date and picking a venue.
The Geneva Lakes area offers a wealth of choices for weddings intimate to epic. Whether it’s an outdoor setting or an indoor event for 400 the area offers some of the best settings that will leave a lasting memory long after the “I dos” are uttered.
Here’s a closer look at a few of Spirit magazine’s preferred wedding venues: ABBEY SPRINGS
When looking for the place to hold a wedding and reception, Abbey Springs in Fontana will have everything to make that special day the day of your dreams.
While there are several amenities that draw couples to Abbey Springs to celebrate their wedding, it is the lakefront wedding space that entices many.
Being part of a golf course community the grounds are impeccably groomed. The grass is green and weed free while decorative flowers, bushes and trees add to the beauty and serenity of the space.
Once the ceremony is completed, there is no need to rush from the waterfront.
Adjacent to the white tent pavilion is the Boat House, which is made available for the bride to use as a Bride’s Room for the entire day.
The main clubhouse banquet room, on a hill across the street from the lakefront ceremony platform, will hold up to 200 guests and has a dance floor for the reception.
Because of the many windows along the sides of the room, there are beautiful views of the golf course.
The room is warm and welcoming with its windows, vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams. The room appears light and airy. A fireplace adds a warm and cozy feel to the room.
The elegant wooden bar, built specifically for this room covers an entire wall and
TOP: A newly married couple takes a few minutes to pose for a photograph with Geneva Lake in the background. Having a site for the ceremony on the lake is one of the reasons many couples choose Abby Springs for their wedding. ABOVE: The striking Abbey Springs Clubhouse is perched high on the hill providing an expansive view of the golf course.
adds to the ambience of the room. With its long bar, it will easily accommodate those ordering drinks.
While Abbey Springs is a private club, it is not necessary to be a member to hold an event here. In addition to weddings, family reunions, anniversaries, baptisms, corporate events, and golf outings may also be arranged.
Depending on the size of the event, it may be held at the waterfront in the white tent or in the ballroom. For smaller events the Yacht Club dining room may be just the right size.
Abbey Springs is at 1 Country Club Lane in Fontana. Reach them by telephone at 262-275-6113 or visit abbeysprings.org for a preview of the facility. COURTESY OF ABBEY SPRINGS Spirit of Geneva Lakes
EVERGREEN GOLF CLUB
Evergreen Golf Club, just north of Elkhorn on Highway 12, has the amenities for the perfect wedding.
The main clubhouse is set on a beautifully landscaped hill surrounded by manicured lawns and plantings of perennial flowers and prairie grasses. Entering the reception area of the building, the view into the main banquet room reveals a spacious room with 15-foot ceilings and beautiful chandeliers. It is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style.
Touches of cherry-stained accent panels bring a warm cozy feeling to this large room, which will hold up to 290 persons. The far end of the room is a wall of glass – windows
Take a stroll down the paths and discover the wonder and beauty of the magnificent gardens. No matter when you visit, you will find a beautiful and peaceful experience; a place where you can take a deep breath and realize that this earth is truly glorius.
A beautiful outdoor wedding venue with a breathtaking view Take a stroll down the paths and discover the wonder and beauty of the magnificent gardens.
No matter when you visit, you will find a beautiful and peaceful experience; a place where you can take a deep breath and realize that this earth is truly glorius. Take a stroll down the paths and discover the wonder and beauty of the magnificent gardens. No matter when you visit, you will find a beautiful and peaceful experience; a place where you can take a deep breath and realize that this earth is truly glorious.
For information on tours, events, programs, volunteering and donating visit congdongardens.org.
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in the prairie style with wood trim – looking out to the beautiful stone patio and a cascading waterfall.
Today many couples choose to exchange their vows at the reception site. If an outdoor venue for the ceremony is your choice, the wedding ceremony will be held out on the stone patio against a background of lush landscaping and a gently flowing waterfall. An indoor ceremony can be held right in front of the windows, taking advantage of the landscaping in the background.
When a wedding is held the entire building is off limits to anyone but those associated with the wedding.
The reception room can hold up to 290, but not more than 250 is recommended if there is to be a sit down dinner – 220 for a buffet.
Evergreen offers both plated and buffet dining options.
The plated meals include a salad, fresh rolls and butter, two side dishes and coffee. The choice of the entrée determines the cost. There is a wide variety of entrees which include, chicken, fish, beef and pork and vegetarian choices.
The buffet can be set up in one of two ways. The traditional long buffet or the Action Station arrangement. With the Action Stations smaller serving stations are set up in various parts of the room, each with a specific portion of the meal. This encourages guests to intermingle.
Appetizers can be ordered to be butler-passed or to have stationary platters. Many of the butler-passed items are hot appetizers while the stationary platters include cheeses, vegetables, dips and bruschetta.
Evergreen Golf Club is at N6246 Highway 12, three miles north of Elkhorn. The telephone number is (262) 723-5722 or visit their website www.evergreengolfclub. com.
HAWK’S VIEW
Because it is situated on such a vast, scenic landscape, Hawk’s View Golf Course serves as an ideal spot for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Weddings at Hawk’s View offer a beautiful landscape and an enchanting Rustic Elegant feel.
Among the amenities offered at the facility are: • Picturesque overlook • Terrace Garden for covered outdoor ceremony • Indoor ballroom with a view of the grounds and golf course during your reception • Customizable menu • Shuttle bus for the wedding party and guests’ convenience • Bridal Suite included –It’s the perfect place to get ready on-site • Experienced on-site wedding consultant
“It’s a one stop shop for the bride and groom,” a manager for the facility said. “And we run a banquet business as well, so that’s available, on site.”
One of Hawk’s View’s popular amenities is a 15-passenger shuttle bus that is available to transport guests for weddings and other functions.
Throughout the year, Hawk’s View hosts other events as well, including such disparate functions as baby showers and business meetings. The guest threshold can run as high as 300 persons.
FROM TOP: Stunning natural landscaping, including a murmuring waterfall, provide an ideal setting for photographs and a relaxing backdrop for dining at Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn. The dining room at Evergreen is dressed for a wedding with tulle veiling loosely floating above, peach colored napkins and flowers to coordinate with bridal party colors. NAKASATO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF EVERGREEN Spirit of Geneva Lakes
A beautiful, canopied outdoor venue overlooking the wellmanicured golf course creates a special venue for wedding ceremonies at Hawk’s View Golf Course in Lake Geneva. COURTESY OF HAWK’S VIEW Spirit of Geneva Lakes
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Hawk’s View Golf Club is located at 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva. For more details, visit Hawk’s View’s website at www.hawksviewgolfclub.com or call (262) 348-9900.
LAKE LAWN RESORT
Formal or casual, large or small, Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan has the staff and the facilities to make your wedding wonderful as well as memorable in any season of the year.
Several buildings dedicated to the care and comfort of the resort’s guests reside on 250 acres of beautiful lakefront real estate that includes wooded areas, a golf course, and a long exquisite waterfront with a marina. Interior spaces include 32,000 feet of reception area that accommodates gatherings as intimate as 20, or as large as 500 people.
During spectacular weather, guests can spill across manicured lawns, enjoying the kiss of gentle summer breezes gliding across the lake, or revel in sunlight tinted by the brilliant colors of hardwoods as they change to autumn dress. Lovely shades of peridot and jade return to the trees in spring, and there are large windows from which to watch sparkling snowfalls in the winter.
Despite its size and its longevity, the resort has kept its original intimate atmosphere. The design firm that refurbished it before its re-opening in 2011 was careful to preserve its unique personality.
Lake Lawn’s ballrooms and reception spaces are decorated with an understated elegance that is a hallmark of its décor. Lovely ivoryhued wallpaper with subtle tiny pale golden leaves graces the walls of its reception areas. The huge support beams that prove this resort is truly built in the lodge style are painted pale beige. The hint of blue in the carpet picks up the sapphire of Delavan Lake, visible outside most of the south-facing windows. Everything here reflects the rustic nature of woods and water, including the lovely ceramic tile featuring a tree that highlights the fireplaces near the front desk.
Lake Lawn Resort is easily accessible. It’s about two hours north of Chicago, and one hour south of Milwaukee. Interstate highways 90, 94 and 43 are main arteries relatively close to the resort. Lake Lawn even has its own airport suitable for small planes, just north of the golf course, opposite the main entrance across Highway 50.
They offer extraordinary menus unique to Lake Lawn, all made special touches.
Find Lake Lawn online at www.lakelawnresort.com. The Resort’s address is 2400 East Geneva Street, Delavan.
SPERINO’S MONTE CARLO ROOM
The Monte Carlo Room next to Sperino’s restaurant not only offers banquet dining for 100 to 350 people, but also has a dance floor and a curtained stage.
This banquet hall is available to provide complete private use of room, bar, and gazebo area for you and your guests.
At the Monte Carlo Room, guests can count on many different features to enhance their celebration or gathering. Among them are: • On-site ceremonies • Outdoor canopy entrance • Ample Free Parking • Attached alcove bar • Italian crystal chandeliers • Large permanent dance floor • Raised stage with curtain • State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment • Complete food, bar, and beverage catering service
The amenities in the Monte Carlo Room also include a projector and 9-by-16-foot screen.
A variety of menus is available to fit the desires of couples.
Sperino’s Monte Carlo Room is north of downtown Elkhorn at 720 N. Wisconsin Street Visit their website at www.sperinos.com.
FROM TOP: Whether you prefer your reception outdoors or indoors, Lake Lawn Resort offers several different options that will fit your desires and the size of your wedding party.
With 250 acres of prime lakefront real estate, Lake Lawn Resort offers stunning views and nearly endless opportunity for creative wedding photos. COURTESY LAKE LAWN RESORT Spirit of Geneva Lakes
The Monte Carlo Room at Sperino’s can accommodate events for as many as 350 people, depending on the desired room configuration. A raised stage and 9-by16 screen accommodate impressive presentations. SUBMITTED PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes
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