Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa hosts your Dreamy Countryside Milwaukee Wedding by the Lake!

It is your wedding day which is undoubtedly a priceless moment to remember for a lifetime. The day will pass and this moment will disappear leaving behind just one thing-  memories! Neither you will wear that wedding gown again nor relive those teary-eyed moments of your “first look”. So, to live them with royalty is the best way to cherish this occasion for the generations to come. Such a luxurious ambiance can be offered to you in Milwaukee at none other than Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, a refined Milwaukee wedding venue located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, set in the picturesque countryside, just an hour’s drive from Milwaukee or Chicago.  The property boasts accommodations for your 609 guest including 29 new villas, WELL Spa + Salon, two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Mountain Top, a ski and snowboard facility,  62,000-square-feet space for your special events, and three restaurants to delight you and your guests with top-notch wedding experience in Milwaukee.

If a waterfront wedding is what you wish for your big day, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Milwaukee will not disappoint you! Featuring more than 30,000 tulips and daffodils pepper in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, this award-winning Milwaukee wedding venue is just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. That’s not the only best thing about the resort. Boasting landscaped grounds spread over 62,000 square feet of event space and two championship 18-hole golf courses with amazing water features, this venue is a Midwestern gem. And the cherry on the top is the guarantee that the moment you step out of the dressing room in your gorgeous bridal dress to walk down the aisle at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, the surroundings will dazzle you with its vibrant colors and soothing fragrance of vibrant flora. Why should you settle for anything less than perfection if you have such a gorgeous ceremony location in your city? 

Hosting your wedding perfectly amidst the ambiance which is timeless and grand just as the love between you two, is what Grand Geneva Resort & Spa aims for and the staff here makes sure that your celebration is nothing short of an imperial wedding. No doubt this is a distinguished place to say your vows and enjoy every single moment from your first look to the first kiss as spouses to the first dance and finally a sparkler wedding exit along with some chic wedding photographs to commemorate your happily ever after!

The rolling hills of Wisconsin’s landscape create beautiful scenery for your wedding and at the same time, offer your guests to enjoy golf greens and seasonal delights. This countryside retreat is a rural getaway within a convenient distance of urban amenities that preserves a quiet oasis for your private ceremony. As the sprawling property which is a homey escape, this venue can be an ideal retreat for all Milwaukee couples and their wedding guests. 

The venue offers a variety of ballrooms and smaller spaces to host your reception and ceremony. Whichever space you opt, photo ops galore at the Grand Geneva will reflect the elegance that your big day exudes! You can feel the same through the essence of Milwaukee wedding photography done by our wedding photographers who serve the entire Wisconsin including Milwaukee and its suburbs. The largest one among them is the Grand Ballroom decked out with large crystal chandeliers and oversized mirrors to create a glistening, elegant ambiance for your 400 guests. This beautiful space can also be used for classic receptions in banquet-style seating with enough space to dance and dine guests comfortably. The ballroom is embellished with stylish decor and floods natural light through its massive windows. The 18th hole, a private lake, and a fountain are within its line of sight. 

Boasting high ceilings and skylights, opulent interiors are adorned with glistening chandeliers and beautiful walls, making your reception a grand affair that all your loved ones will talk about for many more years to come. And to preserve this beauty, our Milwaukee wedding photographers will capture the splendor and grandeur that this venue showers over you and your partner! And with the right team of photojournalistic photographers that you would hire for your wedding, no moment of the day will be left uncovered.

As the breathtaking dramatic grandeur of the airy Grand Ballroom lets you pose with your spouse amid timeless architecture and traditional decor, its elegance amazes our Milwaukee suburbs wedding photographers to snap some eternal wedding pictures of your bridal party. The opulent ballroom carries a lovely foyer, opening to a patio, to give you space for the perfect cocktail hour. And while your brand new spouse is busy with his squad, it's time for some striking bridal portraits to photobomb your Instagram account! 

After the ceremony is over, you move to the outdoors for some nostalgic moments as your family, friends and the gang of bridesmaids and groomsmen all are excitedly looking to be in frame with the lovely couple. Yeah, this is your day and it's time to flaunt your love, your wedding dress, your ring, your hairdo, and everything else that comes in between. A reminder! Don't forget to hold your little ring bearer for some candid shots as you are ready to move to the aisle with your favorite bridal bouquet in your hands and your parents on both sides. A special moment is when you find yourself amidst all the emotions blasted at once, made of tears, smile, joy, excitement, and above all sheer, love, not only for that one man standing at the other end of the aisle and desperately waiting to see you as a bride for the first time but also for all those loved ones who are gathered here to embrace you with their presence and assure you to be at zen-like calmness! Yes, you truly deserve this on this special day. Let all these mesmerizing instances be captured in our photo experts’ lenses forever so that you can visit them any time you want just to put a smile on your face and happiness in your eyes!

For a more intimate setting for up to 250 people, you can opt for the Chalet Maple Lawn Ballroom that lures you and your bridal party with its rustic charm of exposed beams, paver brick floors, and scenic views of the outdoors. At an outdoor reception overloaded with natural backdrops, our photographers would love to do golden hour photography for some romantic couple portraits of the bride and groom to add charm to their wedding photo book as the sun sets over the sky and lends its dusky glow to the surroundings that illuminates your faces just like the intense love of you two. This charismatic setting will take you both to another world above the cloud for sure! 

The Linwood Ballroom is another secluded event space at this gorgeous resort wedding venue in Milwaukee with a timeless ballroom setting to host your intimate wedding with 40 to 80 guests. This room steps off onto a patio to let your guests enjoy stunning views of the resort and take selfies with their phones.

The Chalet, boasting large windows to frame scenic views of the landscape around ski hill, is an amazing spot to take a leave from the busy schedule of the day and spend some moments of joy and relish this day with romance and tenderness. There is an accessible outdoor space as well, called the Pavilion, with expansive views of the golf course. The Forum is the largest ceremony space that can be separated into four rooms or opened up to host weddings with up to 1,000 guests. 

The Ristorante Brissago or Geneva Chophouse are two other options for your grand party including two lawns providing an idyllic backdrop for outdoor ceremonies. Home to breathtaking outdoor views of the picturesque Lake Geneva countryside replete with rustic charm and sophisticated ballrooms, the pictures our wedding photographers in and around Milwaukee captures for you here will surely reflect the grandeur! Your chic Milwaukee wedding at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is sure to be counted in royalties. This venue whispers promises of making your happiest day just like the one in your dreams.

Getting engaged in Milwaukee is a retreat. Here's how:

Though getting married at an exceptional place is always a top priority for the newly-engaged couples, however, they also look for the right spot for their engagement which is equally mesmerizing. Of course, hearing that question and accepting the proposal from your sweetheart is an awesome feeling, and having this wonderful moment documented at a lovely location is well justified.

The decision to have an engagement session in Milwaukee stuffs your mind with so many options to look forward to. With so many parks dipped in serenity, lakefront views, and historic locations boasting so much about the city, Milwaukee is sure to make your love proposal unforgettable! 

Being one of the Midwest’s best cities, Milwaukee has many gorgeous photo opportunities that couples can use artistically for amazing engagement photos! Let’s start with Downtown Milwaukee, the hidden masterpiece of the region with the beautiful lakefront of Lake Michigan, the Historic Third Ward, and the amazing architecture of the Milwaukee Art Museum to adorn your Milwaukee engagement photography!

Just south of the city, lies a place full of tranquility and sophistication. It is the South Shore Park located right on Lake Michigan with amazing views of the marina to give a romantic touch to your Milwaukee engagement photography sessions! The beautiful brick interior of the historic building acts as an intimate backdrop to capture all of your special moments in classic style.

Discovery World is yet another gorgeous location, right on the shore of Lake Michigan, with a wide variety of breathtaking spots for your engagement photo albums. From the Pilot House featuring 360-degree views of the lake and Downtown Milwaukee to the aquarium, Lakeview Promenade, and different museum exhibits, there are a plethora of options to choose from for your engagement photoshoot. The sleek design pattern of Discovery World is enough to bring a touch of sophistication and modern elegance to your photographs. For more creative add-ons, the weathered boats and other nautical imagery on the docks can be used. And guess what? The striking visual interest will amaze you and your fiance. 

Milwaukee skyline awaits you for a romantic evening and post-wedding photography:

Wedding and engagement go in parallel when a couple plans to begin their new phase with a romantic announcement of their love to their beloved. And in between this phase of planning every single detail with perfection, you need a breather! So, here comes an easiest yet candid way to calm down your nerves while taking a short tour of the city with your darling. Isn’t it interesting?

If you are an artsy creature, art can be found everywhere in Milwaukee to rejoice. Start your day wandering the range of traditional art museums, then move to the celebration of local art, or enjoy a variety of public pieces and exhibitions with a visit to local galleries. Among the major highlights, one place to visit for sure is the Harley Davidson Museum, home to many unique elements, including the very first Harley Davidson motorcycle! So pick up your leather jacket and live your passion and enjoy a thrilling tour of the open road. Our wedding photographers from Milwaukee and its suburbs know how to use it as a photo prop for creative post-wedding photography.

Mankind has been in love with the wildlife since birth and the Milwaukee County Zoo, operated by the Milwaukee County Parks Commission, is one a level-up approach to embrace you with 1,800 animals accommodating at an area of 190 acres. Noted for the second birth of polar bears and siamangs in captivity the zoo is also home to one of the largest groups of bonobos in one location outside their native Democratic Republic of the Congo. You couple photos with these cute animals doing something impish and adorable in the background would look amazing for sure!

Spending some private time with your loved one is always joyful, and when this place is near water, the romance reaches its peak. Experience the same as you stroll along the two-mile long RiverWalk by the Milwaukee River to get to know Milwaukee a bit more in detail. Take a halt at the restaurants or brewpubs along the way. Numerous exhibitions of public art near RiverWalk turn it into an outdoor gallery where you can see featuring the current art trends in the city. The Riverwalk area is also a witness of annual city events such as River Rhythms and the Milwaukee River Challenge and connects three of the most interesting Milwaukee districts: Downtown, Historic Third Ward, and Beerline B. What better way to add art to your post-wedding photography in Milwaukee!

Saying your vows at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa by the banks of Lake Geneva in Wisconsin is your best decision ever! At the very first moment of entering this place with sheer opulence, you instantly know for sure this is the place you want for adorning your background, as you pose for the first time with your special one!