The Best of Unique Wedding Venues in Wisconsin
Timeless Northwoods Bachelor/Bachelorette Getaways, Weddings, Honeymoons
POV will let the peace and tranquility of the Northwoods shine through on your special day.
We tailor each wedding according to your needs – with your personal touches being top priority. You can depend on us to help make your time at POV run smoothly.
We also host relaxing bachelor/bachelorette glamping or cabin getaways, mini-moons (quick getaways right after your wedding), and romance packages for honeymoons.
Contact us today to start exploring the possibilities for your event and consider coming for a site visit. Your special day at POV will be one that YOU and your family and guests remember for a lifetime!
Where Affordability Meets Northwoods Beauty
Benefits of an Affordable Wedding Venue
Point of View Lake Resort is happy to offer the following:
- Affordability | Have a $5,000 open-air wedding – all in! Keep costs down and spend the money on your future together. (Optional tents available to rent from partners below). See list below for affordability tips.
- Convenience | Give the gift to your guests to stay on location (no travelling between venues and hotels involved)
- Wedding Size | Venues sites, accommodations for weddings up to 120
- Photo-Ready | Endless picture possibilities for individual or group photos at different locations around the grounds
- Ready-Made Guest Vacation Fun | Many activities for pre- or post-wedding at or near POV, including zip lining, horseback riding, waterfalls, wine tasting, hiking, shopping…sky is the limit!
- Amenities On Site | Have use of all resort amenities available for your exclusive use
- Food & Catering | The Eagle River area has become quite the foodie scene – for a list of caterers, see below
- Ice on Site | Bagged ice is sold on site at cost for reception
- Liquor Options | POV Resort holds the liquor license and because of this, you must purchase your liquor through the resort – you may choose a cash bar, a partially hosted bar, or a completely hosted bar
- Easy Travel Options for Guests | To see directions to POV Resort, visit here. In addition to driving, Delta flies into Rhinelander, with connecting flights from Minneapolis (MSP).
Tips for Keeping Costs Down Under $5k
You can have a wedding a POV Lake Resort for under $5k. In addition to the venue fee and guests paying for their own lodging at the resort, the following can help you keep costs down:
- Be your own DJ
- Choose a food truck or buffet for food – go casual bites
- Limit your drink options – stick to beer and wine and a few select drinks or have fun and go for an old fashioned fountain
- Use POV’s picnic tables and seating and embrace the natural backdrop decor
- Go paperless for invites etc.
- Buy gently used attire, accessories, decor, and re-usuable items from Facebook Wisconsin Wedding/Bride resale groups (we have some to recommend), consignment shops, or Rent the Runway rental dresses
- Order bulk for flower arrangements & have wedding party make bouquets, etc. from the local grocery flower shop
- Have bouquets serve as reception flowers or use balloons
- Supplement centerpieces with found objects, fruit, etc.
- Think different (ie sheet cake) for your wedding dessert
Have a POV Wedding
Outdoor Wedding Venue with Lodging On Site
CEREMONY & RECEPTION – Great Lawn or Beach at North Twin Lake Frontage
- Let Mother Nature entertain your guests with the shimmering waters of our lake and the whispering breezes of the towering pines at POV Resort.
- Ceremony Options | Have your wedding ceremony on our expansive North Twin Lake beach or on the shoreline grassy berm beneath giant pines with the lake as your backdrop
- Reception Options | Have your reception right on the lake beneath towering pines and beautiful birch trees – the great lawn can accommodate open air or a tent (see rental options from partners below)
ACCOMMODATIONS – Awesome On Site Options for Guests
- Treat your guests to staying on location where the events are held – renovated cabins for up to 76 guests and period-authentic (but renovated!) glamping and camping accommodations (including vintage campers, luxury tents, and BYOTent campsites) for up to 50 people
- Accommodation prices are listed in our website – guests will receive a 15% discount on their accommodations off list price as part of the reservation package
INDOOR SPACE – North Twin Lodge Rec Room (for throughout your stay)
- Tech Savy | High speed wifi and 2 large flat screen TVs for watching video or casting screens
- Capacity 50 persons, seating for 31
- Bathroom facilities (also serves the great lawn and beach)
- Billiards, board, and card games available
Availability and Pricing
POV Resort hosts weddings in the winter, spring, and fall. All weddings must book one of the following packages – unfortunately we do not do venue-only rentals (without lodging). Venue fees below include the benefits listed on this page. Note: Winter and week-day Monday through Thursday weddings have a $500 venue fee and are based on availability.
FULL RESORT PACKAGE AVAILABILITY | Wedding guests (or bride/groom) are obligated to rent all of the cabin and glamping units – luxury tents and vintage campers – (or the bridal couple will reserve unit(s) themselves) for a minimum 2 night stay as well as paying the venue rental fee at the resort.
- Aug 24-26, 2024 | $2,500 venue fee (2 night min stay)
- Aug 26-28, 2024 | $2,500 venue fee (2 night min stay)
- Aug 28-30, 2024 | $2,500 venue fee (2 night min stay)
- Sept 27-29, 2024 | $2,500 venue fee (2 night min stay)
CABINS & VINTAGE CAMPERS PACKAGE AVAILABILITY | Wedding guests (or bride/groom) are obligated to rent all of the cabins and glamping vintage campers – but not the luxury tents – (or the bridal couple will reserve unit(s) themselves) for a minimum 2-night stay as well as paying the venue rental fee at the resort (glamping campground units are closed for the season). For these dates we highly recommend a walled tent and space heaters to ensure adequate reception conditions). Note – the glamping luxury tents are not available these dates.
- Oct 4-6, 2024 | $1,500 venue fee (2 night min stay)
- Oct 11-13, 2024 | $1,500 venue fee (2 night min stay)
TO SEE CABIN RATES, VISIT: Click Here
TO SEE GLAMPING RATES, VISIT: Click Here
Pricing Example
Below is a pricing example for a wedding at POV Resort for September 13-15, 2024 (a date when the campgrounds is open and would be included in reserved units).
Note – our lodging pricing changes per season, and this is meant to demonstrate how the contract pricing works. Pricing also fluctuates lower if you pick dates when the campgrounds is closed — lowering the amount of rental units included.
TO SEE CABIN RATES, VISIT: Click Here
TO SEE GLAMPING RATES, VISIT: Click Here
EXAMPLE RENTAL START AND END DATES: Sept 13th-15th, 2024
LODGING UNITS CONTRACTED FOR:
- Cabins 1-13
- Luxury Tents 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- Vintage Campers 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13
- Note – the BYOTent campsites will be blocked out and not rented unless otherwise agreed to.
—– OVERALL CONTRACT COMMITMENT —–
TOTAL CONTRACT LODGING AMOUNT FOR RENTAL PERIOD COMMITED TO POV RESORT INCLUDING 15% WEDDING DISCOUNT (Commitment of Customer and/or Wedding Guests reserving all lodging units listed above) = $6,949.81
LODGING RESERVED FOR CUSTOMER FOR TWO NIGHTS – SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON REQUEST (Cabin 13): $460.57 (includes 15% discount)
TOTAL LODGING FEES EXPECTED TO BE ULTIMATELY PAID BY WEDDING GUESTS: ($6,949.81 – $460.57) = $6,489.24
VENUE RENTAL FEE: $2,500
EXPECTED MINIMUM TOTAL TO BE ULTIMATELY PAID BY WEDDING COUPLE: ($460.57 Lodging + $2,500 Venue Rental Fee) = $2,960.57
Note – staff support fees, alcohol, & security deposit not included in this amount
MAXIMUM TOTAL AMOUNT POSSIBLE FOR WEDDING COUPLE IF COUPLE PAYS FOR ALL OF GUESTS’ LODGING: $6,949.81 + $2,500 = $9,449.81
Note – staff support fees, alcohol, & security deposit not included in this amount
—– DEPOSIT COMMITMENT —–
VENUE RENTAL FEE: $2,500
SECURITY DEPOSIT: $600
(refundable as appropriate)
25% INITIAL LODGING DEPOSIT ABLE TO BE USED FOR OTHER POV EXPENSES ONCE UNITS ARE BOOKED BY WEDDING GUESTS: $6,949.81 total lodging commitment x 25% = $1,737.45
NOTE: When wedding guests book lodging units (other than Cabin 13) this paid line-item amount will be applied to other costs incurred by the Customer (staffing support, alcohol or ice purchases, etc.). If any contracted units are not booked by guests as committed to, the rental rates of these units will be paid by the Customer out of this initial lodging deposit. If any of this lodging deposit remains after other expenses, this remaining amount will be refunded to the Customer after the rental period concludes.
TOTAL INITIAL DEPOSIT DUE BY BRIDE/GROOM: $2,500 + $600 + $1,737.45 = $4,837.45
NOTE: This initial deposit amount reflects the full venue rental fee and full security deposit plus a 25% deposit for the total lodging reservation amount required. It is due upon signing this Agreement.
Testimonial | Beautiful Wedding
“Our entire family stayed on grounds for weekend to celebrate my daughters wedding. The cabins were clean and comfortable. The view of lake was spectacular and made a beautiful wedding backdrop. The owners were amazing and very helpful. It was the perfect location for our family to spend quality time together and enjoy the beautiful northern woods. The wedding and location were absolutely perfect!”
– Michelle S. – 5 Star Rating
Recommended Vending Partners
Should you need assistance handling other details from music to flowers we have an excellent list of local providers. Let us help you plan the details, so you can enjoy your actual event.
Wedding Coordinators
- Genevieve and Darren Coady, POV Owners
- Lauren Drapes (through Jessica’s Cucina)
Tent and Event Rentals
Caterers
- Chef Rene’s Catering
- Dublins Paddy Wagon Food Trailer (Irish/American food)
- Jessica’s Cucina Catering
- Lanny’s Fireside Catering – (715) 547-8120
- Trig’s Grocery (Catering and Bakery Divisions)
- Eagle Baking Company (makes cakes too)
- The Cake Lady – (715) 479-4341
- Mary Kate’s Wine Bar (Charcuterie Platters)
Florist/Event Decor
Cigars
Photographer/Videographer
DJ/VJ/Audio/Media
Photo Booth
Hair/Makeup
Massage (can be scheduled on site at POV)
Additional Staff Support Pricing
Event Coordinator and/or Graphic Design Support | $40/hour. Receive assistance in selecting vendors, design elements of your graphics, décor decisions, and more.
Pre- and Post- Event Support | $40/hour per person. This includes additional assistance like moving picnic tables from cabins etc., additional assistance moving benches or chairs, ceremony setup, shifting event setup from ceremony to reception, etc. For clean up, we ask your caterer and vendors do this, but if not done properly (including decorations, signage, etc.) this fee will apply. We are happy to discuss specifics based on your needs.
Included Licensed Bartenders | $0/hour for event plus tips – included in your venue fee is licensed bartenders (see above)
Non-Denominational Officiant | $40/hour fee. 2 hours day-of + 1-5 hours preparation in advance to assist with design and expectations of ceremony.
Wedding Policies
To view wedding policies and procedures for your big day at POV Resort, click here.
Included in Venue Fee
We work to make your big day easier for you – POV Resort’s wedding venue fees include much of what other venues expect you to piecemeal together on your own. See below for what is included in our venue fee.
- All resort facilities and spaces for sole use (unless otherwise arranged), including the beach and great lawn
- Staff support (licensed bartending included) – 2 staff on hand “day of” for coordinating and assisting with on-site logistics and needs – available max. 8 hours to for event setup, bar setup, bartending, moving chairs, assisting the caterer in setup, etc. Note – this does not include cleanup of dinner or the event
- Complimentary LED lighting – the huge evergreen trees along the shoreline are up lit with powerful LED lights (along the great lawn and beach) – these are changeable to any color, setting the evening scenery for your affair – four additional units of these lights can be placed wherever
- Complimentary use of on-site picnic tables and benches during your event if desired (extra fee for staff support moving them) – use benches for your ceremony and picnic tables in either German-style rows or individually arranged table seating for your reception
- Complimentary use of bar with ice bin for bartending station
- Complimentary use of gold, round wedding arch or birch natural wood arch (seen in pictures above)
