Weddings Overview

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The Ballroom at The Reserve is a historic wedding venue in Downtown Neenah, beautifully renovated to preserve its rich heritage dating back to 1909. With heartfelt attention to every detail, our team transforms The Ballroom into your dream wedding space.

Group of women, including the bride in a white wedding dress, standing outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, all smiling and holding bouquets, during a wedding celebration.
A couple getting married, exchanging rings under a floral arch, with an officiant present, during a wedding ceremony.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom exchanging vows, surrounded by bridesmaids in green dresses and groomsmen in suits, inside a bright room with large windows and a wooden cross decorated with flowers behind the officiant.
A couple dancing indoors, smiling, with a bouquet of flowers on the table in front of them.

Wedding Planning Resources

We want the party to go off without a hitch. We have made wedding planning easy by adding our favorite wedding professionals to our website and offering tools to get the planning process started.

  • Wedding <em>Tools</em>

    Helpful wedding planning tools to get you started, including a to-do checklist, sample timeline, floor plan layouts, bar service details, decor options, coffee bar information, and offsite photography guide.

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  • Wedding <em>Vendors</em>

    We’ve curated a list of our favorite wedding professionals. Explore florists, photographers, caterers, desserts, wardrobe & makeup, and music partners we love working with.

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  • Wedding <em>FAQs</em>

    Find answers to our most frequently asked wedding questions, covering everything from booking details to the wedding day experience.

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  • Rental <em>Rates</em>

    View our 2026 and 2027 Ballroom rental rates and investment options for receptions, ceremonies, or both. See the details of what’s included.

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  • Rental <em>Policies</em>

    Review our wedding rental policies and rental agreement details to understand terms, requirements, and expectations.

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  • Request <em>a Tour</em>

    Experience our beautiful Ballroom and everything The Reserve has to offer. Contact us to schedule an in-person visit or a virtual tour.

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What Else is Included in Your Rental?

Included with your rental is access to our beautiful Bridal Suite. This room can be made available whenever you’d like to get your day started. We will bring you complimentary champagne to enjoy while you get your hair and make-up done with your family and bridal party.

Your rental rate also includes all table needs and black chairs. We also have an inventory of table decor, a ceremony arbor, sound and lighting equipment, and more available for you to use free of charge.

Browse Decor Inventory
Black and white photo of a bride and groom on a staircase. The bride is in a white gown with a long train and veil, holding the groom's face. The groom is in a suit, and they are gazing into each other's eyes.

Between our historic interiors and the charm of Downtown Neenah, you’ll find timeless photo backdrops just beyond our doors, ideal for capturing quiet moments together while guests enjoy cocktail hour.

Brunette bride in a white wedding gown and veil sitting on a beige vintage sofa, holding a bouquet of white flowers, in a sunlit room with large windows, wooden trim, white walls, and decorative plants.

With sunlight pouring in through large surrounding windows, The Ballroom creates the luminous, romantic setting photographers love.

View Galleries of Past Weddings

A woman with long blonde hair in waves, wearing a white dress, a diamond necklace, and holding a bouquet of flowers, looking to the side.
A bride in a white wedding gown with a bejeweled belt is being helped by a woman into her dress, with the bride also visible in a mirror reflection.
Two women, one in a white wedding gown with a bouquet, and the other in a burgundy dress, standing close and smiling at each other in front of framed butterfly pictures on a white wall.
Bride sitting on a beige tufted sofa holding a bouquet of pink and red flowers with green foliage, wearing a white wedding dress, in a bright room with a large window.
A bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony, standing close with heads bowed, with an officiant behind them and a floral arrangement in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony, with a woman holding a bouquet and a man with glasses observing in the background, in a decorated indoor setting.
A bride and groom kissing during their wedding ceremony, standing under a wooden arch decorated with a floral arrangement of white, burgundy, and green flowers.
A bride and groom face each other closely, smiling, during their wedding. The groom wears a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie, with a white boutonnière on his lapel. The bride has long blonde hair, adorned with a decorative hairpiece, wearing a wh
A woman in a wedding dress standing in a narrow hallway with wood-paneled walls.
A newlywed couple walking on the street in front of a historic building. The bride is in a white wedding gown, and the groom in a navy suit. The building features classical architecture with columns and an inscription above.
A bride and groom celebrating during their wedding reception, raising their fists in celebration, with the bride smiling and the groom smiling, sitting at a table with guests, floral decorations, and candles in the background.
A wedding toast with a bride and groom holding glasses of rosé wine. The bride is smiling at the camera with a white dress, and the groom is also smiling, wearing a dark suit with a boutonnière. In the background is a floral arrangement with white an

Photography Provided by Danielle Simone Charles

A bride and groom smiling at a wedding, with the bride holding a colorful bouquet of flowers and the groom in a gray suit with a boutonniere. They are standing indoors, near a window with greenery.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of greenery and flowers, standing outdoors on a green lawn with trees in the background, smiling.
A long dining table decorated with candle centerpieces, flowers, and tableware, set for a formal event with chairs around it, in a room with large windows.
A floral arrangement in a glass vase on a wooden surface near a window, featuring peach roses, white daisies, red berries, and green foliage.
A bride and groom share a dance outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and a building in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers walking down an aisle with her father during a wedding ceremony. People are standing and watching in the background.
A bride and groom standing close together outdoors on a grassy field on a sunny day, with the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a gray suit, their foreheads touching.
A bride and groom exchange vows during a wedding ceremony indoors, with groomsmen standing behind them, a wooden cross, and floral arrangements.
Elegant wedding reception table centerpiece with lit candles, greenery, and a glass sign reading 'sixteen'.
Bride in a white lace wedding dress with a tulle veil outdoors holding a bouquet.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom standing before a officiant. Bridesmaids in teal dresses holding bouquets on the left, and groomsmen in gray suits on the right. The ceremony is taking place inside a room with large windows and wooden accent
A group of eight women dressed in teal dresses, standing outdoors on a grassy lawn, smiling and holding bouquets of flowers, with trees in the background.

Photography Provided by One Two Three Photography

A smiling bride holding a large bouquet of white roses, eucalyptus, and greenery, standing in front of a floral backdrop with white roses and eucalyptus.
Woman smiling and adjusting her earring indoors, wearing a white dress with dark hair styled in an updo.
Bride sitting on a beige vintage sofa holding a bouquet of white flowers, in a room with large windows, wooden paneling, a vase of white roses on a dark wood coffee table, and a decorative plant on a side table.
Woman in white dress putting on her shoe in a living room with a beige vintage-style couch and large windows.
Lit candles inside glass lanterns arranged in a line on the floor, with eucalyptus leaves scattered around, in a decorated indoor event space with chairs and a floral arch in the background.
A round table with a rustic metal edge holds two loaves of bread and a small wooden goblet, with green leaves on the left side.
Wedding reception table setup with a long white table, centerpieces of greenery and white flowers, and a floral arch in the background along with windows and lantern decorations.
Bride and groom celebrate their wedding while walking down the aisle, holding hands and raising arms, surrounded by cheering guests and floral decorations.
A bride and groom share a moment of joy at their wedding ceremony, standing close with foreheads touching in front of a floral arch.
A bride and groom pose closely during their wedding celebration, smiling with a floral backdrop behind them.
Bride and groom celebrating on a staircase surrounded by friends at a wedding reception.
Bride and groom kissing surrounded by wedding party with gold streamers and confetti in a warmly lit room.

Photography Provided by Open Rhoades Photo Co.

Front view of a white, classical-style building with four columns and an ornate pediment. A sign on the building reads 'Equitable Reserve Association Life Insurance.' The building has large windows and a glass door with the name 'The Reserve' above i
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment outdoors, with the man in a blue checkered suit and the woman in a white dress holding a bouquet of colorful flowers.
Colorful wedding invitation cards, floral decorations, and an open blue envelope arranged on a sandy surface with shadows of flowers and greenery.
A couple dressed in wedding attire joyfully celebrating on a city street during winter, with the woman holding a bouquet and the man holding her hand.
A bride and groom sitting on steps outside, with the groom gently kissing the bride's forehead. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and veil, and the groom is in a light blue checkered suit with sneakers. There is a floral bouquet of peach, wh
A person in a white dress and beige boots holding a large bouquet of flowers, standing against a concrete wall.
A joyful couple dressed in wedding attire, holding hands and smiling as they stand against a city sidewalk with a floral bouquet above them.
Three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with colorful edible flowers and leaves, including pink, yellow, purple, and red blooms, along with green fern leaves, arranged in a natural, botanical style.
A pair of beige high-heeled ankle boots placed on a light-colored surface, with a soft, vintage background that includes a crocheted item and decorative tulle fabric with small white pearls.
A man wearing a blue checkered suit, pink tie, gray vest, and boutonniere with blue flowers, smiling and adjusting his jacket, standing against a beige wall.
Happy couple sitting on the floor in front of large illuminated "For Ever" sign decorated with flowers at their wedding celebration.
A smiling woman with dark hair wearing a pearl headband, pearl earrings, white sheer gloves, and a white dress, sitting on a beige couch near a window with bright daylight.

Photography Provided by Holly Selden Photography

A man with blond hair and a light beard leaning against a wooden wall. He is wearing a dark blue suit, white dress shirt, brown belt, and brown shoes. He has a boutonniere attached to his left lapel and is in a room with cream-colored walls and natur
A bride and groom sitting together on a beige vintage sofa, indoors. The bride is wearing a white off-shoulder wedding gown with lace details, and the groom is in a dark blue suit with a white shirt. They are holding hands, with neutral expressions.
A groom kisses a bride on the cheek while holding her shoulders. The bride holds a bouquet of pink and purple flowers and wears a white wedding dress. They are indoors with a neutral background.
Close-up of a colorful flower bouquet with pink, purple, and white flowers, including thistles and roses.
A couple, with the woman in a wedding dress and the man in a suit, walking on a city sidewalk and holding hands.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sitting on stone steps behind a wrought iron fence, with a brick wall in the background. The man has long hair and is gently holding the woman's face while she looks at him.
White building with classical architecture, including columns and decorative elements, with a sign that reads 'The Reserve' above the entrance, and a tree with pink blossoms partially visible in the foreground.
A bride and groom crossing a street in an urban area on their wedding day, with buildings and utility poles in the background.
A couple, dressed in wedding attire, kissing inside a room with large windows and wooden trim. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers and wears a white wedding gown. The groom is dressed in a dark suit.
Close-up of a bride holding a bouquet of pink, purple, and white flowers, with a person embracing her from behind, both dressed in wedding attire.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, embracing and holding a bouquet of flowers near a bright window.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, the woman in a white lace gown and the man in a dark suit, sharing an intimate moment by a window with sunlight streaming in.

Photography Provided by One Two Three Photography