4.9
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Helpful staff
Unique aesthetic style
An English-style country estate in Oshkosh
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Our venue was absolutely beautiful and the staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day seamless. The space was well-maintained, organized, and perfect for celebrating with our family and friends.
Specifically, our experience working with the venue coordinator, Kyla, was fantastic. She was communicative throughout the planning process, listened to our wants and needs, and delivered exactly what we hoped for on our wedding day. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and positive attitude helped make everything stress-free. We received so many compliments from our guests about the gorgeous property and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!
Tepa Y.
5.0
The dreamiest spot to have a wedding. The gardens are breathtaking, the staff is unbelievable, and the buildings are beautiful.
Ashley W.
5.0
Paine Art Center and Gardens is a European-style mansion and botanical garden located in Oshkosh, WI. With ornate architecture and over three-and-a-half acres of beautiful gardens, it makes a stunning wedding venue.
Paine Art Center and Gardens makes a unique and beautiful setting for weddings. Couples can begin their day in the Carriage House Dressing Suite, before exchanging their vows either indoors or outdoors in one of the venue’s many possible settings. Outdoor ceremonies can be held in the picturesque Ceremony Garden, the smaller Rose Garden or Formal Garden, or the sweeping Great Lawn. For indoor ceremonies, couples can choose the historic mansion, where they’ll be surrounded by sumptuous period furnishings and art. The mansion holds up to 80 guests, while the conservatory holds 180 and the garden can host up to 200. Dinner can also be held in the conservatory, followed by an extended reception in the charming Tudor-style Carriage House. Tables and chairs are available for ceremonies and receptions, and all catering is provided by the venue’s catering partners. Couples can host a complimentary 30-minute rehearsal the day before the wedding.
78+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Castle
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Museum
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.9
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Tepa Y
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5.0
6/23/2026
Our venue was absolutely beautiful and the staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day seamless. The space was well-maintained, organized, and perfect for celebrating with ...
our family and friends.
Specifically, our experience working with the venue coordinator, Kyla, was fantastic. She was communicative throughout the planning process, listened to our wants and needs, and delivered exactly what we hoped for on our wedding day. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and positive attitude helped make everything stress-free. We received so many compliments from our guests about the gorgeous property and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!
Response from Paine Art Center and Gardens on 06/23/2026
Thank you both so much for letting us host your beautiful wedding day. Kyla and the entire...
team were so honored to work alongside you to make sure everything turned out exactly as you envisioned. Congratulations again, and we wish you a lifetime of love and laughter!
Cheers!
Ashley W
5.0
5/30/2026
The dreamiest spot to have a wedding. The gardens are breathtaking, the staff is unbelievable, and the buildings are beautiful.
Any questions?
Rylie W
5.0
5/12/2024
Good prices for a lot in return. Great coordinators. And fantastic scenery for photos
Shoshauna S
5.0
10/05/2023
We came from out of state (Alaska) to have our wedding at the Paine! Working with the staff and them working with our in-state family was a great experience and provided the most m...
agical experience. The gardens were absolutely stunning and the reception spaces were perfect for our 100 person guest list. We especially appreciated their advice and guidance on the planning process as most of us in this position have never done this before! Many of our guests commented on how incredible this venue is and agreed it was the perfect place to celebrate our love!
Lindsay B
5.0
6/14/2023
My husband and I had our wedding at the Paine in June 2023 and could not have asked for a more perfect venue. I received so many compliments from my guests about how lovely the gro...
unds are. We booked the "Fairy Tale Wedding Day at the Paine" package - and highly recommend. We held the ceremony in their "Ceremony Garden" which has a lovely arch way at the altar. For the cocktail hour, our guests were free to roam the gardens with their drinks. They loved taking pictures and getting to explore, especially families with young children, as there are several water falls and other features that they can interact with. The Conservatory (where the reception is held) is full of these gorgeous windows that look out into the garden, and the room gets plenty of natural light. We paid a little extra to have photos taken inside their historic mansion, and the Paine staff were so kind and accommodating as they guided us through the building to spots to take pictures. It is a stunning building. As of this year, the Paine offers two caterers depending on which day of the week your event is held. We got married on a Saturday and worked with Zuppas as our caterer - they are fantastic. Penny was incredibly helpful, promptly answering all of my questions, and her staff made the evening go so smoothly. They offer a big selection of options, and I found their prices to be very reasonable. Our guests raved about the food. Lastly, the Paine staff I worked with were incredible. They respond to emails very promptly, and are so friendly and polite. They jumped through hoops to make our wedding day perfect. Our event coordinator was Holley and she was a true pleasure to work with. I would do our wedding over at the Paine in a heartbeat. Best decision we ever made.
Amber T
5.0
9/26/2022
The Paine is beautiful, with 20 gardens and the mansion and the fountains and the conservatory just amazing. The staff were super helpful and nice and the emails were always answer...
ed in a timely manner, the wedding day went so smooth. We had a event planner who helped us thru alot of things with the venue that just made it so easy. We are so happy we had it there. They also had a nature of light exhibit during our wedding it was just amazing. Once in a lifetime chance. Not a cheap place to have your wedding but we are so glad we did. There is only one caterer zuppas who works with the paine and food was phenomenal. Very happy.
Terri T
5.0
9/05/2022
We got married here last night and it was the most magical experience for us. My guest all said it amazing and they enjoyed the venue. Staff was so friendly and helpful. I couldn'...
t have ask for anything better then this!
Alyssa R
5.0
11/11/2021
I am obviously biased, but the Paine Art Center & Gardens is the most beautiful and eclectic venue in Wisconsin! We were married in the Ceremony Garden and had dinner and dancing i...
n the Conservatory. Our guests loved the opportunity to grab a cocktail and explore the grounds throughout the afternoon and evening. The staff members were friendly and very helpful in guiding us through the timeline of our day while ensuring everything went smoothly. Zuppas, the catering company they partner with, served the best food that many of our guests had ever had at an event. Overall, we had an amazing experience and highly recommend the Paine! Thank you to Jenna and all of the staff members who helped make our day so unique and magical!
Natalie W
5.0
10/10/2021
Beautiful venue and great staff! They did everything they could to make our day magical!
Heidi O
5.0
6/22/2021
Let's just start with how breath-taking the venue is! Beautifully manicured grounds with countless opportunities for photos. We had a mini Covid wedding at the Paine and a larger o...
ne this year. Both dates they were incredibly easy to work with, accommodating, and went above expectations to assist in making the wedding day go smoothly. Thank you so much Laura, Eden and Rachel!
Wendy G
5.0
8/29/2020
The most gorgeous venue with the best pre and day-of wedding coordinators. Could not have asked for a more beautiful setting and more attentive and caring staff. Our day was perfec...
t, our pictures are stunning, and Taylor and the other coordinators are wonderful!
Clare (
5.0
8/13/2019
This location is a total dream. Our guests could not have said enough, with many of them living in Chicago, LA, and other large cities. They all said that they felt like they were ...
in Europe and the location and its gardens felt like they were on a mini vacation. The grounds are beautiful but the best part is the guests never felt like they were being carted from location to location. It was relaxing and they could walk around and do as they pleased, which was a HUGE hit.
I truly cannot say enough about Laura and the team at The Paine. From our first meeting to 11:30pm at the end of the wedding night, we felt like we were the most important people in the world. The staff was incredibly kind, informative, and so helpful during the process. Additionally, Laura is extremely honest when discussing how you'd like for your day to go. She lets you know if what you want can happen, is a bad idea, or if there's a better solution for what you want to achieve. That felt SO important as I want to know right away what my options are for my day, versus finding out at the last minute that something I want can't happen.
Last, but certainly not least, Laura and her team are funny and so kind. I would have my wedding there again many times over if I could!
Stefanie A
5.0
9/30/2014
Michelle and all of her workers are simply amazing at The Paine! Our wedding ceremony could not have turned out anymore perfect! They are so extremely organized and make sure every...
one is where they need to be!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Carrie H
4.0
10/27/2013
We had our ceremony in the new Conservatory and it is gorgeous! Perfect place if you are looking for an indoor venue, but still want to have outdoor garden photos afterwards. My bi...
g complaint is a couple weeks before the wedding, we were told someone else wanted to reserve the Conservatory during our Rehearsal time, so we were bumped to the Garden. I thought it was very disrespectful since we had booked our time months in advance and it added to the pre-wedding jitters.
Tracy P
5.0
9/12/2013
My husband & I have nothing but positive feedback about this gem in Central Wisconsin!!
From the very beginning, their on-site planner - Michelle Rector - handled every issue (l...
arge & small) promptly & positively. The day of the wedding, Michelle & staff seamlessly pulled off our dream wedding, including every last quirky desire.
I highly recommend The Paine for a destination wedding. Although I'm from Wisconsin, we planned our wedding from Halifax Nova Scotia. The Paine was very easy to work with remotely & liaisoned directory with other vendors.
Above all - The Paine is BEAUTIFUL, and you'll be very happy with your photos :)
Dana S
5.0
7/24/2013
The Paine Art Center and Gardens provided the most beautiful setting for my daughter & son-in-law’s wedding. Michelle Rector, the event manager, was amazing. She provided a sense o...
f calm and direction in the hectic planning stage, rehearsal, and wedding day! With her help and guidance, as well as her wonderful staff, Kelly and Dave had a spectacular wedding. The Paine now has a beautiful new facility, the Conservatory. As the weather was a bit gloomy just prior to the ceremony, Michelle and her staff, provided us with the option to move the ceremony from the Garden to the Conservatory. It was a perfect choice…the wedding in the Conservatory and pictures in the Gardens. We had the best of all possible opportunities and Michelle made that happen! From the rehearsal to the wedding, all details were covered and everything went smoothly because Michelle and her staff are so professional and organized. Kelly and Dave were so happy with their ceremony and picture location and our guests were equally pleased with the opportunity to enjoy such a spectacular location. Thank you!
Harley A
5.0
7/10/2013
Michelle Rector, who handles all the weddings at the Art Center, was the most helpful and excited for our wedding. She helped us the whole way through making even our rehearsal ni...
ght perfect and restful. She took care of everything for us. Due to another wedding right after ours she was a little absent for our ceremony and instead left most things to her capable assistant. My only regret is not having our reception at the Paine Art Center as well.
Kayla N
4.0
10/30/2012
I loved getting married outside in the gardens. But they had another wedding going on and they usually don't so i was unable to take the pictures i wanted before hand.
naomi K
5.0
10/12/2012
The Paine was amazing. they were so organized and helpful they made my ceremony feel as "stress free" as possible. The whole process went very smooth. there was a wedding right aft...
er ours and we barely even noticed.
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