Waterfront Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Prairie du Chien, United States. Best months: July, August, September, October.

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Set along the river in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Waterfront Hotel is a modern 55-room property with in-house catering and a banquet space for receptions.

01 · In a sentence

Waterfront Hotel in Prairie du Chien, open JulyOctober.

Set along the river in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the Waterfront Hotel is a modern 55-room property with in-house catering and a banquet space for receptions.

Outdoor ceremonies are offered on site, and the wedding package includes a bridal suite for Friday and Saturday, table linens and wedding decor, a dedicated event coordinator, rehearsal dinner space, champagne at the lead table, and farewell brunch space.

Guest rooms range from Standard Queen Rooms sleeping up to four to King River View Suites, Deluxe King Suites, and Luxury Rooms with a fireplace.

We estimate a venue fee in the range of roughly USD 1,500 to 4,000, with food and beverage and the Groom's Room rental billed separately.

02 · On record

What Waterfront Hotel has put in writing.

Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.

Staying over
Rooms
55 roomssource

Fifty-five luxurious guest rooms and suites await your arrival in Prairie du Chien—each brimming with thoughtful hand-selected amenities for you to enjoy.

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Room types
9 listedsource

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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The ceremony
Outdoor ceremony
Yessource

Celebrate under the clear Wisconsin skies and stars. Our romantic rooftop terrace makes for a picture-perfect backdrop for weddings, meetings, and special events.

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Food and drink
Kitchen on site
Yessource

Join our friendly bartenders and wait staff at Backwater Bar & Grill for an unforgettable evening of live music, libations, local fare, and the big game on TV.

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Money
Price
US$1,500 to US$4,000 venue feeestimate
Included
Bridal Suite Friday & Saturday, Table linens and wedding decor, Dedicated event coordinator, Rehearsal dinner space, Champagne at the lead table and Farewell brunch spacesource

Our Signature Wedding Package includes the following amenities and event spaces: * Bridal Suite Friday & Saturday * Table linens and wedding decor * Dedicated event coordinator * Rehearsal dinner space\* * Champagne at the lead table * Farewell brunch space\*

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Not included
Food & Beverage and Groom's Room rentalsource

\*Food & Beverage not included; must be purchased separately.

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Getting there
Nearest airport
DBQ, 70 min by carestimate
The spaces
Event spaces
Banquet roomsource

Meeting/banquet facilities

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Setting
Lakeside, modern, elegantestimate
03 · What sets it apart

4 our own notes.

Note 01

55 guest rooms, including King and Queen options with river views

Note 02

Outdoor ceremony option on a riverside setting

Note 03

In-house catering and a meeting/banquet event space

Note 04

Package includes bridal suite Friday and Saturday, linens and decor, and a dedicated event coordinator

04 · The season

Best held in July, August, September.

The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Waterfront Hotel.

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Peak · booked earlyOpen · typically availableShoulder · quieterClosed to weddings
05 · Hold a date

Check availability.

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Pick a date

Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Weather window

July – October

4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.

Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.

08 · Questions

Asked along the way.

What is included in the wedding package?+

The package includes a bridal suite for Friday and Saturday, table linens and wedding decor, a dedicated event coordinator, rehearsal dinner space, champagne at the lead table, and farewell brunch space.

What is not included?+

Food and beverage and the Groom's Room rental are not included in the package price.

Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+

Yes, outdoor ceremonies are offered at the hotel, which sits on the river.

Is catering handled by the hotel?+

Yes, the Waterfront Hotel provides in-house catering, served in its meeting and banquet space.

How many rooms are available for guests?+

There are 55 rooms, with types including Standard Queen and Standard King Rooms, Luxury Rooms (some with a fireplace), Deluxe King Suites, King River View Suites, and Queen Rooms with a river view. Several room types sleep up to four.

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Hold dates at Waterfront Hotel.

A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.