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WANT TO GET MARRIED AT A WISCONSIN B&B?
THE STATE’S B&B ASSOCIATION SAYS THESE INNS ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR I DO’S 

The bed & breakfast industry already has a sweet reputation for catering to couples in love.  Think charming inns, whether historic or contemporary, quiet breakfasts, manicured gardens, and bedrooms with ensuite baths appointed with high-end linens and comfy featherbeds.  So it’s only natural that innkeepers would expand on the romantic appeal of their properties with forays into the destination wedding business. The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association informally surveyed its nearly 150 member inns to see which innkeepers really love hosting weddings, as evidenced by having a wedding planner on staff, officiating the ceremony themselves, or even baking the wedding cakes.  Here is their list, in alphabetical order, of the top B&Bs where the owners are clearly romantics at heart. For more romantic B&Bs, search by amenities that include weddings, elopement and honeymoons.

Apple Tree Lane, Waupaca  This 1880s Victorian farmhouse with 400 feet of Crystal River frontage is a pretty venue for indoor and outdoor weddings.  Turns out the tradition of hosting nuptials here goes back to the 1890s when the home’s original owners, the Churchill family, hosted their daughter’s wedding at the home. This concierge-style inn also offers in-room spa services, makeup application for the bride and bridesmaids, and memory gift baskets delivered to guests' rooms.

Bowman’s Oak Hill B&B, Wisconsin Dells  Hold your ceremony on the lovingly cared for park-like grounds of the B&B or at a nearby country church built in 1875. Innkeeper David Bowman will happily perform the ceremony – he’s an ordained minister.  Wife Nancy Bowman is a home chef extraordinaire and won the state’s 2009 B&B recipe cook-off for her Wild Rice Cran-Apple Breakfast Bake.

Fountain Chateau, Hustler The rooms here are themed to travel, art, music and literature. Think Elizabeth Barrett Browning, George Gershwin, Monet and the like.  The innkeepers are set up to host weddings up to 40 guests. Be sure to ask for their help with the music, as the B&B regularly hosts music events throughout the year and the owner, a former singer with Amy Grant and Anne Murray, has a “good ear” for wedding tunes.

Green Fountain Inn, Waupaca  This inn has a restaurant and bakery right on premise.  Have them make your wedding cake using their very own butter cream frosting.  The restaurant seats 50, and the tables will be set with antique dishes and silver flatware reflecting the era of the inn, built circa 1908.

Hamilton House, Whitewater  The accommodations in this 1860s Second Empire mansion are remarkable on their own - eight guest rooms, all with private baths and most with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.  Imagine being escorted down the formal staircase as a string quartet serenades the wedding guests.  Choose a formal sit-down dinner for 20 or a reception for 50 with guests mingling in the gardens and parlors while enjoying elegant hors d’oeuvres. 

Honeybee Inn, Horicon  Who could resist a wedding package with a name like “Honey Bee Mine.”  It includes a private ceremony for the couple and four guests in the inn’s elegant living room with fireplace, flowers for the bride and groom, photos, local officiate, wedding cake, beverage, catered dinner, one dozen roses in the honeymooners’ suite, rose petal turndown service and more.

Lake Orchard Farm Retreat  Our fully-remodeled barn was originally built in 1900 and is perfect for your wedding day. We provide a beautiful lakefront location for your event, and you provide the happily ever after. Couples have the optionto hold their rehearsal, ceremony, reception, and gift opening all in one location. On-site Lodging in our B&B and Cottage provides a convenient lodging option for up to 32 guests.  Our barn is available for events from May through October.

Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield  Couples can exchange vows in the music room, on the carved oak staircase in the foyer, on the front porch filled with hanging baskets of flowers overlooking the lake, or in the garden with fountain and pergola providing the ambiance.  Innkeeper Jerry Phillips is even available to officiate, and there is a wedding and events coordinator right on staff.

Westphal Mansion, Hartford  A stately English Tudor mansion perched high on a hill overlooking the  historic downtown, this B&B is ideal for small weddings, with full concierge service offered. The owners have retained all the original architectural features including the graceful high ceilings, finely detailed carved plaster moldings, natural oak woodwork and vintage mantel surrounds.

White Lace Inn, Sturgeon Bay  More than 700 couples have been married here and it’s been a honeymoon destination since the early 1900s.  Large by B&B standards, this Victorian inn has 18 guest rooms spread out over four turn-of-the-century neighboring homes.  While they are not set up for receptions you can hold your ceremony in the garden gazebo or in front of the fireplace in the parlor and there’s no additional charge for this service.

Willow Pond B&B, Waupaca  Plan the ceremony by the gazebo with nearby pond and waterfalls to provide a tranquil touch, or in the barn for some rustic elegance.  The farmhouse, built in 1901, is a veritable showcase of the owners’ antique furniture collection.

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Central Region Apple Tree Lane Bed and Breakfast Michael & Kerri Thiel 715-258-3107 877-277-5316 Waupaca, WI 54981 The Apple Tree Lane provides a romantic countryside setting & Crystal River frontage for unforgettable weddings. With 7 authentic & historic acres, let the natural riverfront provide the backdrop for this momentous event or choose amid the flowers of our white picket-fenced garden, apple orchard, or on the lawn overlooking the barn. Specializing in “RusticChic” weddings. Outdoor tent weddings to 200. Intimate indoor weddings to25. Several packages & wedding planning services available. Weddings Link

Central Region Willow Pond Bed, Breakfast and Events Joe & Renee Wyngaard 920-867-2493 Weyauwega, WI 54983 Halfway between Appleton and Stevens Point is Willow Pond - a masterpiece of nature awaiting your event. Each guest bedroom in this large 1901 farmhouse is decorated with exquisite furnishings and has its own bath. One suite is set up specifically with the Bride and Bridesmaids in mind for getting ready for the big day! Manicured lawns, spectacular gardens, a gazebo, entrance building complete with chandelier, a barn used for events, and a pond with waterfalls ... await your special day. Weddings Link

Eastern Waters & Door County Region Lake Orchard Farm Retreat Mary and Nate Calkins 920-627-3249 Sheboygan, WI 53083 Our fully-remodeled barn was originally built in 1900 and is perfect for your wedding day. We provide a beautiful lakefront location for your event and your provi Lake Michigan Views Rustic yet elegant atmosphere Guest parking onsite Lodging packages available in our Bed & Breakfast and cottage 225 person capacity Great for wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate dinners, family gatherings, and more! Venue includes bar space, event stage, great lighting effects, warming kitchen for catering Weddings Link

Southern Gateway Region Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast Jim & Kathleen Fleming 262-473-1900 Whitewater, WI 53190 Hamilton House is delighted to host your intimate wedding. Envision being escorted down the grand staircase to a string quartet serenade. Your groom awaits under a floral draped archway where your loved ones witness your vows. Celebrate with up to 20 guests with a formal catered dinner; up to 50 guests can mingle in the gardens and parlors, enjoy wine and elegant hors d'oeuvres. Overnight guests retire to eight finely appointed guest rooms. Relax, enjoy your wedding. We tend to all the details Weddings Link

Southern Gateway Region Ye Olde Manor House John Anderson & Karen Fulbright-Anderson 262-742-2450 Elkhorn, WI 53121 Indoors and outdoors, Ye Olde Manor House is an idyllic setting for intimate or larger weddings and receptions. Three landscaped acres are surrounded by cottage gardens. A koi pond with a waterfall or English Garden with its arbor set the scene. The yard easily accommodates a 30x40 foot tent. Our oversized fireplace is the perfect spot for an intimate indoor wedding. Casual, shabby chic, or elegant, we'll work within your budget to plan the stress free, lovely wedding of your heart's desire. Weddings Link

Southern Gateway Region The Livingston Inn Peggy & Dave Furlan 608-238-6317 Madison, WI 53703 With historic charm and downtown location, wedding parties tell us The Livingston Inn was everything they imagined. Our inn can host up to 150 using the outdoor gardens and up to 75 using indoor space only. We’ve hosted rehearsal dinners, traditional weddings, Christmas weddings, Halloween weddings, and many creative arrangements. Guests may use the caterer of their choice; Owner/Innkeeper Peggy will assist with planning and provide that extra level of personal service. Weddings Link

Southwest Region Justin Trails Resort Donna and Don Justin 608-269-4522 Sparta, WI 54656 Weddings at Justin Trails Resort are a quiet country garden/rustic/organic farm event surrounded by open fields and forest hills, 3 acres of flower gardens, grass parking lot, grass lawn for tent. Indoor bathrooms in The Lodge, Comfort Coop for bridal party dressing, lodging for 18 in cabins and suites. Rent all the accommodations Friday and Saturday night for a private affair with no curfew. See wedding photos at Facebook Donna Justin and www.justintrails.com/weddings Weddings Link

Southwest Region Westby House Inn Mike & Marie Cimino 608-634-4112 800-434-7439 Westby, WI 54667 Eternity begins in style at the Westby House Inn. Our exceptional personal service assures you of an elegant destination wedding. We specialize in intimate, romantic weddings, with up to 40 wedding guests. We take care of every detail for you, including arranging the officiant and wedding flowers. Ceremonies are inside the Historic Inn or outdoors in the Wedding Garden Gazebo. The Inn can cater reception/dinner options for your guests. Visit our website for more details: Weddings Link