Frequently asked questions
is the Gibson open to the public?
We are open for select WEEKDAYS & weekends for TRIVIA, BIER HALL (IN THE FALL), Gibson Social Nights and ticketed events. View our events calendar here. Otherwise we are closed for private events and available for tours by appointment.
How can I set up a tour?
For a private tour, Reach out to us here. Our event director or food & Beverage director will reach out with their calendar and you can schedule a time to view the gibson with them! to simply enjoy the space with loved ones, you are welcome to see the space during our public hours/events.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN THE Gibson Social CLUB FIT?
WE HAVE SPACE for up to a 300 person seated dinner. We have 127 two-person benches and 20 chairs. Any additional chairs/seating needed would need to be provided by the couple.
Can I see a gibson floor flan?
Here’s a general ceremony set up:
Here’s a general Reception set up:
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT THE Gibson Social CLUB?
PRICING TO RENT THE FULL Gibson Social CLUB:
For 2024 pricing, click here.
For 2025 Pricing, click here.
TO VIEW PRICING TO RENT JUST OUR FRONT LOBBY OR OUR UPPER MEZZANINE, CLICK HERE.
What is included in renting the full Gibson Social club?
SPACE FOR A SEATED DINNER UP TO 300 GUESTS
USE OF OUR MAIN RECEPTION HALL AND MAIN BAR
ACCESS TO OUR DOWNSTAIRS LOBBY AREA, WHICH WILL HAVE ITS OWN BAR AND ONE GETTING READY LOUNGE
ACCESS TO OUR UPSTAIRS MEZZANINE AREA, WHICH WILL HAVE ITS OWN BAR AND TWO GETTING READY LOUNGES
USE OF OUR COAT CHECK
USE OF OUR CATERING KITCHEN
USE OF OUR 32 HARVEST TABLES AND BENCHES
Use of our 20 bentwood chairs
USE OF OUR ON-SITE PARKING LOT
WHAT is included in renting the front lobby?
USE OF OUR DOWNSTAIRS LOBBY AREA
USE OF OUR LOBBY BAR & BARSTOOLS
USE OF OUR LOBBY GETTING READY LOUNGE
USE OF OUR LOBBY SEATING AREA, WHICH WILL HAVE 3 VELVET SOFAS, FIVE ROUND BISTRO TABLES & STOOLS AND ONE 9' HARVEST TABLE WITH BENCHES
USE OF OUR COAT CHECK
USE OF OUR CATERING KITCHEN
USE OF OUR ON-SITE PARKING LOT
What is included in Renting the Upper mezzanine?
USE OF OUR MEZZANINE BAR
USE OF OUR TWO MEZZANINE GETTING READY LOUNGES
USE OF OUR MEZZANINE SEATING AREA, WHICH WILL HAVE A 20-PERSON BANQUETTE BENCH, 11 ROUND BISTRO TABLES & STOOLS AND ONE 9' HARVEST TABLE WITH BENCHES
USE OF OUR COAT CHECK
USE OF OUR CATERING KITCHEN
USE OF OUR ON-SITE PARKING LOT
HOW MANY TABLES does the gibson have? how many people do they seat? What are the table dimensions? Do you use benches or chairs?
We have 32 8-foot tables in the main hall. they can seat 8-12 people. We use 2-person benches (127 available). In the lobby we have one 9-foot table by the windows, 5 small round bistro tables and three velvet sofas. In the upper mezzanine we have 11 small roung bistro tables along our wooden, built-in banquette seating and one 9-foot table across from the ladies’ getting ready room.
What are the main table dimensions?
Does the Gibson have chairs available instead of benches?
We have 20 total chairs available, which can be used for ceremony and added to the ends of some tables. Any additional chairs/seating would need to be provided by the couple.
Does the gibson provide a day-of coordinator/event planner?
No. Our Event Director or her on-site coordinators will be present the day of to unlock the building for vendors and wedding party and take care of the building & GIbson staff, but They are not responsible for managing the day’s events. We have an amazing group of wedding planners we’ve worked with that we would love to recommend to you if you want someone to help take care of the ins & outs of your event.
What is your bar pricing? ARE BARTENDERS INCLUDED? WHO DO I TALK TO ABOUT THE BAR?
You can find our pricing & PROGRAM DETAILS here. You can reach out to our food & beverage Director, Will Amacher, at will@gibsonsocialclub.com.
WHAT TIME DO we have to be completely out of the building on the night of our event?
Last call for drinks is around 10:30-10:45 PM. Your guests will need to be out by 11:00 PM. Those in charge of cleaning up your decor and personal belongings will have until 11:30 PM.
Can we get into the gibson the night before our event to decorate?
No. We will likely always have events Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. You are able to start setting up the morning of your event.
When can we do a rehearsal?
as we have events throughout the week, Rehearsals are on Thursdays. You can schedule a 1-hour period between 9AM-4PM the Thursday before your event to walkthrough the space. You could also do a rehearsal the morning of your event.
DOES THE GIBSON REQUIRE A CERTAIN CATERER? Does the Gibson charge a commission fee for caterers?
You can use any caterer you like as long as they are licensed, however we have a list of caterers we’ve worked with and trust that we’re happy to share. WE ask that caterers tour the gibson prior to working an event here so they are familiar with the space and our expectations - this allows us to all work better as a team!
We charge a 10% commission fee to caterers.
Does the Gibson have any restrictions for decorations?
Candles are only permitted in the form of tea lights, votives and hurricanes and must be contained in glass enclosures. No exposed open flame candles or tapers. No nails, staples or tacks may be used when decorating. You are responsible for removal of any other decoration adhesive or string used while decorating. All decor must be able to be removed by the conclusion of your event.
DOES THE GIBSON PROVIDE/REQUIRE linens?
No. You are not required to use linens and we do not provide them. We love the look of the Wood tables!
Can we do both ceremony and reception at the gibson?
Yes! Ceremony fee is $1000.
How long does it take to flip the space from ceremony to reception? who flips the space?
45-90 minutes depending on the size of the group and how quickly guests vacate the ceremony space. The Gibson Social club team will HELP flip the space, BUT WE ALWAYS WELCOME A HELPING HAND.
Does the Gibson Social club decorate my event for me? Does the Gibson provide any decorations?
no. guests are responsible for setting up and taking down their own decorations independently or with the help of an event planner, floral designer or decorator. All decor must be able to be removed by the conclusion of your event.
Is there an elevator in the Gibson?
No.
DOES THE GIBSON Have any A/V or sound equipment available?
We have a projector and projector screen in our main hall, sonos speakers and a house ipad for streaming music and a smart tV.
DOES THE GIBSON Have a parking lot? How many cars does it fit?
Yes. It is connected right next to the building. There are roughly 40-45 parking spots. There are other public lots and street parking available in downtown oshkosh.