Stout's Island Lodge - Only a few hours away!

I am still overwhelmed at what an amazing wedding we had at Stout's Island Lodge. I accidentally stumbled across this hidden gem in an online search and couldn't be happier that I did. My husband and I are from Chicago, and we were looking for a venue in northern Wisconsin that would be different than your average banquet hall. We wanted a unique, intimate experience for all of our guests. The whole experience completely exceeded all of our expectations. There are so many great things about Stout's but I'll stick to the important ones. First, for those of you on a budget, Stout's is affordable! You have the option of renting the whole island but it's not necessary because they only host one wedding a weekend. The events coordinators are amazing! We did not have a wedding planner, and they were phenomenal at assisting with coordinating everything. They helped to make sure I wasn't forgetting anything. They have a preferred vendors list for all of your wedding needs, and the vendors they recommend are very familiar with Stout's. This is extremely important since it is on an island. All of our vendors with the exception of the linen company were from their preferred vendor list, and I have equally great things to say about all of them. The moment you step on the ferry you will be whisked away to a beautiful place that has it's own magic. Everything about this place is beautiful. The groundskeeper does an amazing job at preserving the island's natural beauty. All of the cabins are charming and make you feel as though you are stepping back in time without sacrificing comfort or cleanliness. There are a ton of things for wedding guests to participate in while the wedding couple is preparing for the big day. The food is excellent! Our wedding guests were blown away with how good the appetizers and entrees were! Everything ran completely smooth for both our rehearsal dinner and the actual wedding. Our wedding was better than I ever could have imagined and I credit Stout's and all the wonderful staff for it. Every single employee there was friendly and courteous. We felt very special. Our guests loved the experience and some chose to stay even longer. Many of us will return to Stout's to vacation, because this place is just so incredible. I highly recommend this venue for those who want a unique experience and to create memories that will last a lifetime.

My daughter Rosa Malave' married Todd Langley on 8/18/18 here. A more perfect wedding can't possibly have happened. The food which was salmon steaks and filet mignon came out from the kitchen perfectly cooked and hot to our 60 guests. Rosa chose family style so guests could choose steak, salmon or both. The venue was a beautiful combination of wild flowers and groomed wilderness. We were concerned about mosquitos and flies but never saw either. God provided the perfect weather and the staff at Stout provided the rest. It couldn't have been more perfect! The cabins are fully equipped, charming and more than clean beside being gorgeously rustic. We wanted to steal the mattress and pillows as they were so comfortable. Everyone from the ferry operator to the wedding planner was very accommodating and helpful. Almost all weddings have something that is less than perfect but we are still trying to figure out what that could have been. Don't tell anyone but this is the perfect place to have an elegant outdoor wedding. Our guests came from all over the U.S. and all said they want to return to Stouts Island. Thank you to ALL of you at Stouts who made my daughter's wedding so perfect! Jeanne Malave'

Stout’s Island provided us with a wedding experience that blew our expectations and hopes out of the water. We were looking for a unique wedding venue, and Stout’s Island Lodge definitely delivered. We had a wedding in late June and really loved having the chance to spend the whole weekend with our guests. The grounds were stunning. We had beautiful weather, and our guests really enjoyed taking advantage of the many different water toys, yard games, bonfires at night, etc. These experiences coupled with the great food and cocktails allowed all of our guests to bond and have a great time. A month later, people are still asking us if we can make this an annual event. In addition, I can’t praise the staff at Stout’s Island enough. Every staff member who we encountered was friendly and helpful. In our case though, the staff truly went above and beyond when one of our vendors showed up and forgot a number of items. For example, when the flowers for our wedding arch were forgotten, the staff at Stout’s Island recognized that we were in a pinch. Without me even knowing that this was an issue at the time, the staff members started to pull flowers from the gardens on the property and beautifully decorated the arch. Stout’s Island, we can’t thank you enough!

I literally cannot even explain how magical this place/venue is. It's the real deal to say the least. My now husband and I spent the morning of our wedding kayaking, walking the trails, jumping in the lake and eating! It's the most rustic you can get, but with impeccable service, outstanding food, and gorgeous cabins scattered all over this little Wisconsin Island. The whole thing was a dream, but mainly because of the insane service and attention to detail by the staff. These lovely ladies even let me take a few flowers from the garden for my hair on the day off. If you are looking for real down to earth romance in the country, with a serious case of the best service then this is it, no doubt. All my love Stout's Island. Thank you!

We truly had the most remarkable experience with Stouts Island Lodge for our wedding day this past June. The communication leading up to the wedding was streamlined and organized. They offered very reasonable and competitive pricing on catering and the 'extras.' I was a very hands on bride, so did many things myself, but, they offered (and have the capacity) to handle/streamline so many additional tasks related to the wedding. While there that weekend the staff was amazing. All of our guests enjoyed the great attitude and demeanor of everyone they worked with. The food was to. die. for. The bar was well stocked and reasonable priced. I can't even begin to express how helpful and grateful we were to our wedding coordinator at the resort, Stephanie. Our day would not have been the same without her. She took care of everything with beyond any expected professionalism and grace - keeping trouble at a distance from the bride and groom for the day. The venue itself is incredible. Gorgeous. Well kept. We really can't say enough. Thank you to everyone at Stouts for everything you did to make our day as amazing as it was.

Our venue couldn't have been more perfect! Great setting, great service, amazing memories. Stout's is a beautiful, old lodge on a private island.