Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Turn Your Dream Wedding into Reality at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Every bride pictures a fairytale wedding. A pretty wedding is nothing but a blend of charming gown, bridal entry through the petal-covered pathway, sunset view to say the vows, a hushed area surrounded by green landscapes, and of course awe-inspiring backdrop for ravishing photographs. This is the least brides expect from their wedding.  And Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Milwaukee with ample outdoor space is the place that leaves no stone unturned to go beyond brides’ expectations regardless of any weather conditions; spring, summer or winter. 

Located just 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee, this event place amidst the shores of Lake Michigan boasts scenic views and a lot more. Our Milwaukee wedding photographers can capture breathtaking photographs of you and your wedding party with Lake Michigan’s shoreline, lush forests, and natural prairies in the background. 

One of the favorite ceremony settings at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is the outdoor pavilion which includes a wood deck and a lawn for up to 225 guests. Summer weddings are flawless and rustic at Schlitz Audubon with a picturesque setting at Pavilion. With a scenic view overlooking Lake Michigan, the grass lawn in the area creates a small sanctuary surrounded by trees in the woods. Imagine doing your first look at the beach allowing your gown, veil, and hair to play with the cold breezy air. It’s needless to mention that the spots along the Lake Michigan shoreline render countless photo opportunities to capture the true beauty of your day and the season.

Fret not if your wedding falls in winter as winter weddings also are amazing with a stunning embrace of Wisconsin nature. A unique touch of warm interiors via rustic wood tones, spruce log beams, and two wood-burning stone fireplaces is simply eye-popping. For an added beauty and charm, soft cafe lighting and flickering candles can be personified well to the interior spaces. A hearthside or full auditorium ceremonies allow you to deck out space in your wedding style. It is completely majestic to enjoy a true winter wonderland with unique brisk-weather photoshoot by our Milwaukee wedding photographers on the grounds during the day.

Another peak time to plan your wedding and to make it the most gorgeous one is spring. A backdrop of colorful autumn leaves with views of Lake Michigan through the trees is a treat for the eyes. For a fall wedding, you can select indoor ceremony options where your guests can enjoy cocktails and appetizers near a wood-burning fireplace inside the property. However, Lake Michigan keeps the temperature warmer in the autumn season and the woody areas, Mystery Lake, shoreline, and meadow altogether create an array of scenic photography locations full of fall flare.

During springs when everything in nature is beginning to bud, Schlitz Audubon makes a serene setting for your celebration. For both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, the Pavilion deck which faces Lake Michigan looks perfect. The nature preserve offers endless backdrops for your wedding photos, from the Lake Michigan shoreline to the wooded trails and the dazzling views from the 60-foot observation tower. It is so tempting to have some intimate pictures with your sweetheart up in the tower and on the boardwalk!

After your exquisite outdoor ceremony, you can move inside the large two-story Great Hall for your reception. Steal a few moments to relax under the covered outdoor veranda and enjoy your favorite cocktails and appetizers before the ceremony begins. Then go for a feast and dancing under the grand chandeliers amid romantic lightings. Great Hall. The Great Hall of the venue has a natural warmth and state-of-the-art amenities that complement any event hosted here. The high-arched ceiling and exposed wooden beams are enough to enchant guests under bright natural light. It can host receptions with 150 to 200 guests. The Great Hall continues to celebrate the surrounding nature with spruce-log columns with the roaring stone fireplace creating a romantic atmosphere for you and your 225 guests. 

For an indoor ceremony or a cocktail reception, you could also consider the Auditorium, a smaller and carpeted room across from the Great Hall. With ample space to fit 190 guests, this space is overloaded with lovely decorations that you can easily transform as per your liking. If you are looking for an intimate space with sufficient natural light then Conference Room with a mezzanine area nearby sounds perfect. Dressed in wood paneling, the room features a multitude of windows to allow soft light to enter serving backdrop for pretty wedding photos. 

If you want to enjoy every single moment of your wedding, make it happen at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and fill all the beautiful colors to your special day.