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  Brighton Acres

  4057 Fisk Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54904, USA

  • Spaces for 300-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Brighton Acres is a 40-acre wedding and event venue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, built on a family-owned farm acquired in the 1940s. What began as a private property for family celebrations has grown into a venue that has hosted more than 500 weddings, evolving over 14 seasons while keeping its rural, barn-country character. The property centers on a barn erected in 1915, kept in its original raw form and used as a ceremony setting where natural light filters through the beams by day and warm lighting takes over after dark. Nearby, two weeping birch trees frame the largest of the venue's outdoor ceremony areas, with the barn itself as a backdrop. Indoors, The Hall serves as the venue's primary reception space, with chandeliers, bistro lighting, and French doors that open into an adjoining bar area outfitted with custom-made bar tables. Brighton Acres pairs its spaces with a full-scale bar offering a range of tap selections and an in-house florist, The Bloomtique, for décor and floral rentals. Couples can also stay nearby at The Bloomhouse, a partner Airbnb located minutes from the property.

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  Green Bay Distillery

  835 Mike McCarthy Way, Green Bay, WI 54304, USA

  • Spaces for 30-325 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Green Bay Distillery sits directly across from Ray Nitschke Field, within walking distance of Lambeau Field, giving it a natural home-field connection to Green Bay's football culture. The sports-focused restaurant and event space opened in 2011 with a mission to give Green Bay its own signature spirit, and it now produces Green Bay Vodka, including original and cherry-flavored varieties, through a partnership with a Wisconsin distillery. For private events, the venue's 8,000-square-foot banquet room seats up to 325 guests beneath high ceilings hung with antique wooden wall art, and includes a private bar, a stage suited to a DJ or head table, and a 20-foot drop-down projection screen for slideshows and videos. Smaller gatherings can use the indoor/outdoor patio room, which holds 100 guests indoors and opens through large glass garage doors to additional outdoor seating, or the private dining room, which accommodates 30 or fewer guests around a built-in wooden buffet with a 32-inch flat-screen television and laptop hookup. The restaurant menu features sixty-six items with a Wisconsin accent, making Green Bay Distillery a fit for tailgating parties, banquets, and family-friendly celebrations alike.

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  Waukesha Elks Lodge

  2301 Springdale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

  • Spaces for 150-350 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Waukesha Elks Lodge 400 is a fraternal Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge in Waukesha, Wisconsin, that also operates as an event venue for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. The lodge offers two banquet spaces depending on the size of an event: the Main Hall, a ballroom and dining hall that accommodates 350 guests comfortably and includes a private bridal suite, and the Jolly Cork Pub, a full-service bar and lounge with room for 150. Guests renting the Main Hall have access to a dance floor and an adjoining tap bar, and the lodge's rental agent works directly with each event on table layout and setup. The lodge provides full bar service and an onsite caterer who can assist with menu planning, along with a list of preferred and approved vendors for events that need additional support.

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  Green Bay CityDeck

  100 N Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  The CityDeck is a riverfront promenade along the Fox River in downtown Green Bay, running a quarter mile between the Walnut Street and Main Street bridges on the river's east bank. Terraced along the water, it serves as downtown's social hub, reconnecting the community with the Fox River. The CityDeck is organized into three landing areas -- Shopko Landing, Pine Street Landing, and Cherry Street Landing -- each available to rent for private events, with reservations accepted year-round from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The space also includes public restrooms, a water filling station, walking trails, a canoe and kayak launch, and a splashpad. Throughout the summer, the CityDeck hosts Fridays on the Fox, a Friday evening series pairing live music and food and drink with sunset views over the river, along with DJ on the Deck programming.

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  Off Broadway Banquet Center

  1501 N Broadway St #1500, Menomonie, WI 54751, USA

  • Spaces for 32-525 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 1 Event Space

  Off Broadway Banquet Center is a 6,200-square-foot event venue in Menomonie, Wisconsin, operated as part of Stout Craft Co. The facility offers rooms accommodating 30 to 500 guests, from small intimate gatherings to large full-scale receptions, and includes a built-in dance floor, onsite catering, and a full bar. The venue hosts wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, gift openings, and bachelor and bachelorette parties, with a menu that can accommodate dietary concerns and a staff dedicated to handling the details of each event. Off Broadway Banquet Center is also set up for corporate meetings, seminars, trainings, and tradeshows, with projectors, screens, wireless internet, and breakout rooms available for one-on-one training sessions. For parties of any size, the venue offers food and drink packages, DJ entertainment, and photo booth options, with smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings.

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  The Little Red Store

  7720 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA

  • Spaces for 30 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Little Red Store is a restored 1854 building in the Village of Wauwatosa, and the oldest remaining commercial building in the city. It survived the devastating 1895 fire that destroyed most of the buildings north of the river, was named a City of Wauwatosa landmark in 1978, and is owned and operated by the Wauwatosa Historical Society following a full exterior renovation completed in 2008. Inside, the store offers 600 square feet of open space with period wainscoting, hardwood floors, wooden tables and chairs, and large windows overlooking the village, a character-filled backdrop for small private gatherings such as birthday parties, baby or bridal showers, and neighborhood game nights, as well as public events like book signings, pop-up shops, and community forums. The space is air-conditioned, wi-fi equipped, and handicap accessible, with a limited kitchen (full-size refrigerator, microwave, and small sink) and ample adjacent parking.

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  Sugarland

  8637 Linley Rd, Arena, WI 53503, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Estate

  Sugarland is a garden wedding estate on 80 private acres in Arena, Wisconsin, about 25 minutes from Madison and 10 minutes from Spring Green. The property centers on a unique garden estate over 150 years old, with cascading fountains, meandering streams, and mature oak and pine groves, along with a fully restored 1850s colonial revival farmhouse and a country cottage near an old mill site and stream. Ceremonies are traditionally held beneath the property's Wedding Oak Tree, a tree more than 150 years old, with two additional outdoor ceremony sites and one indoor option also available. Receptions take place in the Barn, a 4,000-square-foot space accommodating up to 300 guests, featuring wood floors, exposed rafters, wrought iron chandeliers, a commercial kitchen, and a custom bar, with grand sliding doors opening onto a front patio and fire pit. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the property for the weekend, an on-site event coordinator, setup and cleanup, and tables, chairs, linens, dishware, and glassware. The farmhouse and cottage on the property offer lodging for wedding parties, and the venue is handicap accessible with no set noise or time restrictions on event day.

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  YMCA Camp St. Croix

  532 County Rd F, Hudson, WI 54016, USA

  • Spaces for 70-296 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Theaters
  • 8 Total Spaces

  YMCA Camp St. Croix has welcomed guests since 1909, spanning 400 acres of woods, prairies, gardens, and pine-covered bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway — about 20 minutes from the Twin Cities in Hudson, Wisconsin. The camp hosts weddings, retreats, conferences, team building, and private celebrations across three distinct properties: a rustic overnight camp on the South property, a modern banquet building at the Day Camp on the North property, and The Farm, a modern barn surrounded by gardens and pastures. Gathering spaces range from the South property's Dining Hall, with meal seating for up to 200, to the North property's air-conditioned RCU Discovery Building for 240 guests and outdoor amphitheaters seating up to 280. The Pavilion at The Farm — a 60-by-40-foot pole building with string lighting and cedar wainscoting — seats about 150 at farmhouse tables and is available May through October. Every event includes a dedicated camp host on site, and outside caterers are welcome alongside the camp's own buffet-style catering. Beer, wine, champagne, and seltzers may be served by a licensed bartender. Overnight cabins let wedding parties and guests stay on the property, and recreation ranges from hiking and campfires to group horseback riding lessons.

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  The Stadium View

  1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304, USA

  • Spaces for 425 Guests

  Stadium View Event Halls sits in Green Bay's Entertainment and Stadium District, within walking distance of Lambeau Field, the Resch Center, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, and more than seven area hotels. The venue combines three distinct halls (Traditions Hall, Legends Hall, and Tailgate Hall) that can be booked separately or opened into one connected space, giving planners flexibility for gatherings as intimate as 30 guests or as large as 900. Across 26,000 square feet of indoor space and 5 acres of outdoor grounds, Stadium View hosts wedding receptions and ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate meetings and conferences, fundraisers, holiday parties, reunions, and celebrations of life, among other events. Wedding receptions typically run from 100 to 450-plus guests. Two full-service bars serve the space, and on-site equipment, including a cordless microphone, podium, audio/video systems, risers, and easels, along with on- and off-site catering and wireless internet, is available for events. A dedicated team of event planners and managers is available seven days a week to walk prospective clients through the venue and help plan every detail.

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  Horticultural Hall

  330 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA

  • Spaces for 20-160 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Horticultural Hall is a historic Arts & Crafts building in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by the architectural firm Spencer & Powers and built originally for the Lake Geneva Horticultural Society, the hall has long been supported by the Lake Geneva Gardner's & Foreman's Association, founded in 1905, and the Lake Geneva Garden Club, founded in 1915. The venue's beamed Great Hall features a parquet floor and is air conditioned and heated for year-round use, accommodating up to 160 guests for weddings and other private events, with tables and chairs included in the rental fee. Couples may bring in their own caterer or self-cater using the hall's large commercial kitchen. An enclosed loggia connects the Great Hall to the courtyard and offers a backup ceremony space in case of inclement weather, while a restored Arts & Crafts library serves as a meeting space for up to 20 guests and doubles as a private bride's room with its own washroom. A flower-filled courtyard, open to the sky and enclosed by ivy-covered screened arcades, adds an outdoor setting for gatherings. Horticultural Hall also hosts a weekly farmer's market each spring through fall, continuing its role as a community gathering place.

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  DoubleTree by Hilton Madison

  525 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

  • Spaces for 20-175 Guests
  • 6 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 5 Meeting Spaces

  DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown is located at 525 West Johnson Street, within walking distance of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, Camp Randall Stadium, and the Kohl Center. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle for guests traveling into downtown Madison. For meetings and social events, the hotel offers more than 4,200 square feet of flexible event space, including the combinable University and Chancellor meeting rooms, and can host events for up to 250 guests. Free parking is available for event attendees, and the hotel's team provides on-site catering and A/V equipment rental for meetings, receptions, and other gatherings. On site, Bistro 525 serves locally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a selection of 12 craft beers on tap, with Starbucks® beverages available throughout the day. Guests are also welcomed with the hotel's signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie.

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  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

  1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703, USA

  • Spaces for 15-3,300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 13 Total Spaces

  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center sits on the shore of Lake Monona in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, on a site Frank Lloyd Wright first proposed for the city in 1938. Wright reworked the design over two decades before signing off on the final plans shortly before his death in 1959; Madison voters approved construction on the same site in 1992, and the building opened on July 18, 1997, with its exterior built to Wright's design and its interior reimagined by Taliesin architect Tony Puttnam. Today the center spans five levels and roughly 30 rooms, from the Madison Ballroom's Wright-inspired chandeliers to the rooftop gardens overlooking the lake, which the venue describes as the only rooftop lakeside venue in Madison. Nearly 390,000 guests pass through each year for conventions, conferences, weddings, and community events such as Dane Dances. In-house catering is handled by Monona Catering, and the attached Hilton Madison Monona Terrace connects to the building via an indoor skywalk.

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  Henry Vilas Zoo

  702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715, USA

  • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Located in Madison, Henry Vilas Zoo offers a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and social celebrations. The property features scenic outdoor spaces, lush landscaping, and engaging animal habitats that create memorable backdrops for receptions, dinners, and group experiences. Flexible event areas can accommodate intimate occasions and larger gatherings, while optional zoo activities add an interactive element for guests of all ages. Combining natural beauty, family-friendly charm, and a convenient location near downtown Madison, Henry Vilas Zoo creates events that feel welcoming, imaginative, and memorable.

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  Memorial Union and Union South

  1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715, USA

  • Spaces for 250-400 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Waterfront

  Memorial Union and Union South are the University of Wisconsin-Madison's two Wisconsin Union buildings, offering event spaces for weddings, receptions, and gatherings in Madison. Memorial Union opened in 1928 on the shores of Lake Mendota and is known for its historic architecture, restored banquet rooms, and the Terrace's iconic sunburst chairs; several of its rooms, including the Great Hall and Tripp Commons, open onto lake and Terrace views. Union South is the Wisconsin Union's more modern building, home to Varsity Hall, a large divisible hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and reclaimed elm plank flooring that is popular for large wedding receptions. Wisconsin Union Catering provides in-house food and beverage service, audio-visual and presentation equipment, and event coordination for weddings, receptions, and other private events across both buildings. Guest rooms are available on-site through the Wisconsin Union Hotel & Club Suites, and event tastings for entrees, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails are offered to couples planning a wedding at the Union.

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  Kneeland-Walker House

  7406 Hillcrest Dr, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA

  • Spaces for 80 Guests

  Built in 1890, the Kneeland-Walker House is a Queen Anne-style home that serves as the headquarters of the Wauwatosa Historical Society. The property sits on 1.5 acres, the largest remaining residential lot in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and is recognized as a landmark by both the City of Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County, as well as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wauwatosa Historical Society acquired the house from Constance Walker's estate in 1987 to preserve it for the community. The house, its coach house, and its grounds host educational programs, speaking events, weddings, baby and bridal showers, and community gatherings, with both indoor and outdoor spaces available. The home's Victorian furnishings and decor lend a period atmosphere to events without the need for extensive additional decoration. Rentals include use of the Society's chairs and tables, a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink for caterer use, and air conditioning throughout the house; wedding rentals also include a complimentary one-hour rehearsal. The house and its bathrooms are not handicap-accessible, and renters must hold membership with the Wauwatosa Historical Society to reserve the space.

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  Hunt Hill Nature Center Audubon Sanctuary

  N2384 Hunt Hill Rd, Sarona, WI 54870, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Hunt Hill Nature Center is a nearly 600-acre nature preserve and learning center in Sarona, Wisconsin, with seven miles of hiking trails, restored native prairie, and two cabins built by the Andrews family in the early 1900s. Frances Andrews later donated the property to the National Audubon Society, and it opened in 1955 as the Audubon Camp of Wisconsin, operating under that Audubon affiliation for decades before its 2024 rebrand as Hunt Hill Nature Center. For weddings and private events, Hunt Hill offers a mix of historic buildings and open grounds, including gardens, a restored prairie, and an outdoor amphitheater for ceremonies and photos. Rental spaces include the cedar-stage Amphitheater, with its arched pergola roof and stone terraced seating overlooking Upper and Lower Twin Lakes; the Barn, which pairs a converted dining hall and commercial kitchen on its lower level with a wood-floored loft for dancing and gatherings upstairs; the Richard Grand Recreation Hall, a climate-controlled space with two decks, a warming kitchen, a stone fireplace, and movable wall dividers for breakout sessions; and the Library/Lodge, a rustic room with a stone fireplace, piano, and refinished wood floors that can be cleared for an intimate ceremony. Overnight dormitories are also available for guests staying on-site through a wedding weekend.

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  The Crystal Room at Buffalo Phil's Grille

  150 Gasser Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Crystal Room at Buffalo Phil's is a private event space centrally located between Chicago and Minneapolis in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on the lower level of Buffalo Phil's restaurant. The room draws on a vintage-elegance theme, with crystal chandeliers, an embossed ceiling, trendy vintage decor, and an antique Brunswick bar. A double-sided fieldstone fireplace and grand staircase anchor the space and make a striking backdrop for photos, while private restrooms and elevator access keep the room accessible to all guests. The Crystal Room accommodates up to 300 guests and hosts weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and other special gatherings, with an in-house team customizing catering menus for each event. A 30' x 30' dance floor, microphone and PA system, and Wi-Fi access support a range of event formats, from formal dinners to receptions with dancing.

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  Prevailing Winds Lodge

  2195 County Hwy Z, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Prevailing Winds Lodge is a custom-built full log lodge on 62 acres of rolling hills, open prairies, and hardwood forest in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, just outside Madison. Built in 1996 as a bed and breakfast, the lodge features hand-peeled logs, full chinking between every log, a local barn wood mantle, and a handcrafted moose and elk antler chandelier, giving the interior the character of a back-country retreat. The lodge hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and bachelor and bachelorette parties, with five guest rooms, a great room warmed by a wood fireplace, and a sunroom with 180-degree views. Couples can hold an intimate ceremony in the great room or a larger celebration out on the surrounding prairie, which offers sweeping views over the lodge and open sky for an evening reception under the stars. Wedding events are booked at a flat fee ranging from $6,000 to $15,000 depending on group size, and there are no restrictions on outside vendors. The lodge has been recognized as a Knot Best of Weddings winner for more than seven years and a member of its Hall of Fame, a Best of Madison Gold Medal winner from Madison Magazine, and a Top 10 US Bed and Breakfast by BedandBreakfast.com.

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  Bad River Lodge Casino Convention Center

  73370 US-2, Ashland, WI 54806, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Bad River Lodge & Casino sits along the southern shore of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin, owned and operated by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Tribal Nation. The property pairs a 100% smoke-free casino floor with dining and lodging, giving out-of-town guests and their event parties a place to stay right on site. For business conferences, weddings, and parties, the venue's Convention Center offers the Madigan Room and Kakogan Room, which can be booked individually or combined into one larger space. Rentals include on-site catering and a dedicated event coordinator to help plan the day, with equipment such as wireless microphones, a projector and screen, a podium, easels, and a dry erase board available, plus optional staging, linens, and a dance floor for receptions and celebrations. The lodge also hosts live entertainment, from comedy nights to tribute bands, giving guests additional options for pairing a private event with an evening out on the casino floor.

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  Schauer Arts & Activities Center

  147 N Rural St, Hartford, WI 53027, USA

  • Spaces for 40-571 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Theater
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Housed in a former canning factory in downtown Hartford, Wisconsin, the Schauer Arts Center occupies a building originally constructed in 1919 and reopened in February 2001 following an extensive renovation into a state-of-the-art performing and visual arts center. The building blends industrial character with soaring 14-foot loft ceilings, exposed beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. As Washington County's regional arts center, the Schauer Arts Center hosts both public performances and private, non-ticketed events, supported by a professional event-planning staff. Its rentable spaces include the 549-seat Ruth A. Knoll Theater, the Suckow Family Art Gallery, the Lodge and Ante Room meeting spaces, and the Pikes Peak banquet room, which together accommodate weddings, corporate meetings, trade shows, graduations, and other celebrations. The venue offers easy access from I-43, free parking, and elevator access for guests with disabilities, and the Wisconsin Auto Museum next door gives guests a place to gather during cocktail hour.

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