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Fernwood Gardens Ballroom

4.6 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Weddings

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 350 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Website fernwoodgardensballroom.com — most venues book tours right on their site

The setting

The style of Fernwood Gardens Ballroom in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside Garden 5 mentions

“Also being on the Lake Shore instead of Bay Shore you get a little less tourist feel, which to me is important!”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Fernwood Gardens Ballroom — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Fountain / Water Feature 3 mentions

“Also being on the Lake Shore instead of Bay Shore you get a little less tourist feel, which to me is important!”

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🍸 Bar Service 3 mentions

“Large fireplace and classic bar with an awesome bartender who whipped up a fabulous Brandy Old Fashioned sweet.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 156 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 4 mentions

“Fernwood Gardens Ballroom in Sturgeon Bay is an absolutely stunning wedding venue.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“The staff is incredibly professional and goes above and beyond to make the day seamless and stress-free.”

From the reviews

Fernwood Gardens Ballroom in Sturgeon Bay is an absolutely stunning wedding venue. From the elegant hardwood floors to the warm, inviting atmosphere, everything about this place feels timeless and romantic. The staff is incredibly professional and goes above and beyond to make the day seamless and stress-free.

★★★★★ — John, Jul 2025

Recently had my wedding here from Chicago. Absolutely gorgeous ballroom. The food was above expectations, all my guests were wobbling with full bellies on the way out. Not to mention the owners Mary and Bob! Phenomenal people! Overall warm and welcoming atmosphere, Door county is a must for your reception.

★★★★★ — Sophia, Sep 2021

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Getting married at Fernwood Gardens Ballroom

Fernwood Gardens Ballroom comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Fernwood Gardens Ballroom

5890 WI-57, Sturgeon Bay, WI54235

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.