Bella Vista Suites

We used Bella Vista as our room block, host a welcome reception and our wedding ceremony. There are about 40 rooms in this facility, having a good mix of single, double, family rooms. The prices were very fair compared to other venues. We had our welcome reception there since most of our guests were going to be staying at Bella Vista. They have a great bar area that we could spread out and mingle with our out of town guests. For our wedding ceremony, we had about 140 people and we had it in the main lobby area. We did decide to get some pipe and drape to stop the eye before the koi pond. They also had an arch that we used to place fabric and flowers on and got married in front of. We could have made the decision that morning to have our ceremony outside the morning of (which is nice because the weather can be so fickle). Kyle and the staff at Bella Vista were wonderful to work with. Kyle was good at communicating with us when we had questions or if we wanted to stop by for measurements. Once we were on-site, Kyle was always visible and always making sure we were ok. The day of, everyone was great assisting when asked. My wife and I were very happy and felt very comfortable with planning such a big day with Bella Vista. Thank you so much for such a memorable day go on without a hitch!

We had our 130 people July 4th wedding ceremony (outdoor) and reception (indoor) and boy, what can I say, it was an amazing experience! We are so glad to have chosen this place to share our big day with. During our search for the perfect venue, we have looked at so many places. All the places are either too expensive, decor outdated, too far from the downtown area, or not close enough to the lake. One of our major criteria was close to the lake and being able to see the July 4th fireworks while staying within our budget. Before visiting Bella Vista, I admit we were a bit skeptical. We were not able to find any reviews nor pictures about this venue. However, we decided to visit nonetheless (doesn't hurt, eh?) Bella Vista is located right in the heart of Lake Geneva downtown, on the lake shore. When we first came in, we were greeted by Kim, who is a lovely lady. Do keep in mind that her job is only to sell you the place and make sure everything is setup. You, as the bride/groom are responsible for your own coordination, meaning event planning and such, which we were fully aware of. She is also very responsive with her communication. The decor is vintage with a little bed and breakfast feeling. To most people, they could be taken aback how outdated it looks. However, I can ensure, there are ways around it. With the price, you are basically buying the amazing lake view and the location. If you have a DJ, I highly recommend doing uplighting, because it transforms the space tremendously. (See pictures) The day of, everything was running really smoothly. Kim and Alethea were so accommodating, they made sure my husband and I were well fed during our hectic day. Even during the fireworks while we were sitting outside, Kim offered to get us gelato and we were so touched. Here are a few tips: - If you have both outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, the chairs they use will be the white garden chairs. However, you can upgrade to chivari chairs, and trust me, it's worth it. - The space was actually really comfortable for 130 people wedding, though supposedly they can go to 175. They have a koi pond with seating space, which allows people to sit and hangout. - We used BB's Best DJ Service and they have worked at Bella Vista before. Their uplighting package is highly recommended. This place needs more love and it's a gem. All of our guests told us this was one of the best weddings they have been to and have a great time. Bella Vista Suites, thank you for making our wedding the best days of our lives :)