The 35 Best Madison, WI Wedding Venues

From rustic and historic, to industrial and chic, Madison, WI wedding venues offer something for every couple. The city is also home to parks, museums, lake views, nightlife, and the Capitol building, giving you and your guests lots to explore throughout your wedding weekend. 

Our team at The Eloise knows a thing or two about venues, and we’ve gathered a list of our favorite options in and around the area. We’ve also included the location and guest capacity to make your search easier. 

Whether you want a celebration in the heart of downtown, or a countryside escape right outside the city, these are the best wedding venues in Madison. 

Madison Wedding Venue Types

• Best Madison Wedding Venue
• Rustic Charm
• Industrial Chic
• Historic Madison Venues
• Hotels
• Golf Courses
• Brewery & Distillery Venues
• Venues You Haven’t Considered

Best Madison Wedding Venue — The Eloise

The Eloise is perfect for modern couples who want the convenience of Madison amenities, but desire a vibe of romantic country charm. Located minutes from downtown Madison, The Eloise is a year-round, 11,000-square-foot venue surrounded by a picturesque forest, wildflowers, and prairie grass.

We put thought into the design of our venue to make your entire day flow smoothly, from ceremony to cocktail hour, and reception. Host your indoor ceremony on the first-story loft that overlooks the reception hall. Here you’ll find warm-toned wood floors, modern gold chandeliers, and white walls. Or say your vows outdoors with the towering trees and stunning natural landscape in the background. 

The reception hall is also home to striking gold chandeliers, as well as tall ceilings, and a custom built-in bar. The wall of windows gives you a stunning view of the property as you celebrate and dance with up to 250 guests. 

Two getting-ready suites on the property include floor-length mirrors, comfortable seating, and a keylock entrance to keep your items secure. 

While you’re not required to have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator to book your celebration at The Eloise, we offer month-of coordination to help you with last-minute details and to oversee your wedding day. Couples are also able to choose a professional caterer from our preferred list of exceptional vendors. 

We’d love to discuss hosting your upcoming wedding celebration at The Eloise. Fill out our short questionnaire form to receive more information from our experienced staff and book a private tour.  

• Capacity: 250 guests
• Location: 2212 County Highway JG, Mount Horeb, WI 53572

Rustic Charm

These rustic Madison, WI wedding venues give off natural beauty and country charm. Many include indoor and outdoor event spaces with views of the surrounding landscape. Our favorite rustic elements include stone walls, wood beams, and vintage accents.  

The Fields Reserve

The Fields Reserve is five minutes from Madison on a 20-acre secluded property. The all-weather venue is home to romantic ceremony and reception barns. 

With room for up to 250 guests, the ceremony barn is a rustic and elegant space that includes a spacious dressing suite. Or host your ceremony outside with shade from nearby mature trees and a pond in the background. Celebrate with up to 300 guests in the reception barn with vintage chandeliers, spruce walls, and exposed wood trusses. 

• Capacity: 300 guests
• Location: 2479 Glenn Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589

Harvest Moon Pond

Just 20 minutes north of Madison, Harvest Moon Pond is home to a historic and rustic barn updated with modern amenities. Here you’ll find indoor and outdoor fireplaces, barns with exposed timber beams, two dressing rooms for getting ready, waterfront views, and several outdoor ceremony locations. 

An indoor ceremony space in the barn loft serves as a backup location during rain, or a cozy location for winter weddings. Sitting on 18 acres, the wedding venue near Madison, Wisconsin provides many outdoor photo backdrops including the 1865 barn, tranquil pond, willow trees, and sheep barn. 

• Capacity: 225 guests
• Location: N3540 State Road 22, Poynette, WI 53955 

Barnwood Events

Sitting on 8 acres of oak trees, river birches and ponds, Barnwood Events opened its modern barn in 2020. This Madison, Wisconsin wedding venue offers couples several indoor and outdoor ceremony options. 

Get married under a 200-year-old oak tree, by a romantic willow tree, or on the cozy back lawn. Or say your vows indoors on the porch or main hall. The climate-controlled main hall is also the primary reception space. Dance under the 30-foot Douglas fir timber framed ceiling, and double wagon chandeliers. A set of accordion glass doors open to the outdoor porch. 

• Capacity: 300 guests
• Location: 3230 Larsen Road, Madison, WI 53711

Industrial Chic

For a modern event space, take a look at these industrial wedding venues in Madison. Steel beams, brick walls, and concrete floors are just a few elements that make these spaces unique. 

The Tinsmith

The 9,000 square feet of event space at The Tinsmith showcases a mix of industrial and elegant touches. The indoor ceremony space is bright and neutral with contrasting dark metal trusses, and room for up to 200 guests. 

Lounge furniture, cocktail tables, vibrant foliage, and a glass ceiling make the solarium a chic spot for cocktail hour. Afterward, celebrate in the reception hall with 23-foot ceilings, a custom bar, skylights, and a second-floor loft. 

The downtown Madison, WI wedding venue is within walking distance of hotels and nightlife, making it a convenient spot for you and your guests. 

• Capacity: 200 guests
• Location: 828 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703

The Lageret

This 1885 restored tobacco warehouse is a beautiful wedding venue near Madison, Wisconsin with industrial and rustic charm. The Lageret accommodates up to 250 guests within its indoor ceremony and reception spaces. Two on-site dressing suites make it easy to get ready before your celebration begins.

Exposed beams and brick walls make up the spacious ceremony location. Host cocktail hour on the outdoor patio before moving inside the dining space for your reception. Here you’ll find wood beams, cream brick walls, rustic wood floors, large windows, and romantic bistro lighting. 

• Capacity: 250 guests
• Location: 515 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589

The Loft 132

About a half hour outside of Madison, The Loft 132 is located in downtown Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The sophisticated venue offers a mix of industrial, modern and rustic touches throughout. The rooftop is a great option for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour, with a green space and a view of downtown. 

Dark walnut floors combine with a mix of contrasting white and cream brick walls, and natural light in the ballroom reception space. With room for 300 guests, The Loft 132 also has a dressing suite and is convenient to several hotels for out-of-town guests.

• Capacity: 300 guests
• Location: 132 Market Street Suite 200, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 

Additional Industrial Venues

• Garver Feed Mill
  • Capacity: 500 guests
  • Location: 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI 53704
• 10 South
  • Capacity: 375 seated guests; 500 cocktail reception
  • Location: 10 South High Street, Janesville, WI 53548

Historic Madison Venues

Host a wedding at a Madison, WI wedding venue with a rich history at one of these beautiful venues. These spaces blend vintage charm with original architectural details. Some also feature waterfront views and multiple options for a ceremony and reception. 

The Madison Club

This historic downtown Madison wedding venue opened in 1909 as a premier spot for the community to gather and socialize. The Madison Club is an iconic full-service venue with waterfront views and multiple event spaces. 

Host your celebration in The Atrium with expansive skylight windows, or The Terrace Room with panoramic views of Lake Monona. The Roosevelt Room is a stylish spot for cocktail hour with a full-service bar and ornate fireplace.  

Madison Club also prides itself on using local, Wisconsin-grown ingredients in its dishes. Work with their experienced culinary team to create your ideal wedding menu. 

• Capacity: 225 guests
• Location: 5 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703 

Additional Historic Venues

• The University of Wisconsin Memorial Union
  • Capacity: 300 guests
  • Location: 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706
• Ellsworth Block
  • Capacity: 120 guests
  • Location: 23 North Pinckney Street, 2nd Floor, Madison, WI 53703
• Wisconsin Masonic Center
  • Capacity: 450 seated guests; 700 cocktail reception
  • Location: 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, WI 53703
• Mansion Hill Inn
  • Capacity: 50 guests
  • Location: 424 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703

Madison Hotels

Hotel venues are great for couples who want the convenience of on-site lodging and have a lot of out-of-town guests. These options are also spacious enough to accommodate all of your weekend wedding activities. 

The Edgewater 

Host your entire wedding weekend at The Edgewater. The Madison hotel wedding venue is home to several indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and post-wedding brunch. Take time to relax at the on-site spa, and in the getting-ready suites before your celebration. 

The Grand Ballroom has space for up to 350 guests, and smaller private dining spaces are perfect for cocktail hour or a micro-wedding. The outdoor plaza offers waterfront views of Lake Mendota and more than 30,000 square feet of space. Guests can retire to the 200 guest rooms and suites at the hotel at the end of the night. 

• Capacity: 350 guests
• Location: 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI 53703 

Additional Hotel Venues

• The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
  • Capacity: 300 guests
  • Location: 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703
• Park Hotel
  • Capacity: 300 guests
  • Location: 22 South Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703
• AC Hotel Madison Downtown
  • Capacity: 50 guests
  • Location: One North Webster Street, Madison, WI 53703 

Golf Courses

Many golf course venues in Madison are home to rolling views of manicured greens and calming water features. Many offer in-house catering and their on-site event spaces often provide several options for your celebration with room for large guest lists.  

The Legend at Bergamont 

The Legend at Bergamont is a golf course venue just 20 minutes outside of Madison. The property has pristine golf courses, rolling vistas, and peaceful water features. 

We especially love the castle-inspired clubhouse at Brandybrook with room for up to 300 guests in the grand ballroom. Inside you’ll find lovely chandeliers and stone accents. Large windows let in lots of natural light, along with views of the countryside.

Couples rave about the warm and welcoming atmosphere here, and the food from the on-site catering team.

• Capacity: Up to 300 guests
• Location: 699 Bergamont Boulevard, Oregon, WI 53575 

Glen Erin Golf Club 

From micro-weddings to grand soirees Glen Erin Golf Club has more than 12,000 square feet of event space. Host your celebration outdoors on the deck overlooking the greens, or inside the Celtic House with room for up to 500 guests. 

About an hour from Madison, the golf course venue also includes suites for getting ready before your ceremony. Food is provided by in-house catering whether it’s a formal dinner, buffet stations, or a cocktail reception. 

• Capacity: 500 guests
• Location: 1417 West Airport Road, Janesville, WI 53546 

Additional Golf Course Venues

• Bishops Bay Country Club
  • Capacity: 300 guests
  • Location: 3500 Bishops Bay Drive, Middleton, WI 53562
• Maple Bluff Country Club
  • Capacity: 250 guests
  • Location: 500 Kensington Drive, Madison, WI 53704
• Blackhawk Country Club
  • Capacity: 250 guests
  • Location: 3606 Blackhawk Drive. Madison, WI 53705 

Madison Brewery & Distillery Wedding Venues

A brewery wedding has a relaxed vibe for couples who want a laid-back celebration. Often including rustic, historic, or industrial elements, each brewing company is unique. Create a custom bar menu with spirits and beer crafted on-site.  

Old Sugar Distillery 

The Rickhouse at Old Sugar Distillery blends industrial and rustic elements to create a unique Madison wedding venue. The space has wood accents, floor-to-ceiling windows, warm lighting, farmhouse-style tables, and room for up to 120 guests. 

The venue’s name stems from the sugar used in the distillery process as well as a nod to the history of beet sugar production in Madison. Include spirits made on-site in your cocktail hour and reception for a unique experience for your guests. Flagship products made at the distillery include small-batch rum, honey liqueur, bourbon, and sweet vermouth. 

• Capacity: 120 guests
• Location: 931 East Main Street #8, Madison, WI 53703

Additional Brewing Company Venues

• The Lone Girl Brewing Company
  • Capacity: 150 guests
  • Location: 114 East Main Street Suite 101 Waunakee, WI 53597
• Vintage Brewing Company
  • Capacity: 65 guests
  • Location: 674 South Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711
• Capital Brewery
  • Capacity: 1,200 guests
  • Location: 7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562 

Madison Venues You Haven’t Considered

Did you know you can get married at a museum, a public library, and even a Wisconsin dairy company? These unique Madison, WI wedding venues are creative options for the couple who wants something different on their special day. 

Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts

Contemporary art and curated gardens are your backdrops at this unique Madison wedding venue. Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts is located along the State Street pedestrian mall with a view of the Capitol building. 

Event spaces include a rooftop sculpture garden, an ideal spot for an outdoor ceremony or reception. The lobby is an upscale option for cocktail hour with black granite floors and a stunning glass staircase. Indoor receptions are held in the lecture hall with contemporary art and a neutral color palette.  

• Capacity: 230 guests
• Location: 227 State Street, Madison, WI 53703

Additional Venues You Haven’t Considered

• Olbrich Botanical Gardens
  • Capacity: 150 guests
  • Location: 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
• Madison Children’s Museum
  • Capacity: 750 guests
  • Location: 100 North Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703
• Goodman’s Community Center
  • Capacity: 216 guests
  • Location: 214 Waubesa Street, Madison, WI 53704
• Madison Public Library
  • Capacity: 170 guests
  • Location: 201 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
• The Old Feed Mill
  • Capacity: 300 guests
  • Location: 114 Cramer Street, Mazomanie, WI 53560
• Monona Terrace
  • Capacity: 3,000 guests
  • Location: One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703
• Seven Acre Dairy Company
  • Capacity: 200 guests
  • Location: 6858 Paoli Road, Belleville, WI 53508