Top Wisconsin Proposal Venues

• 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.

• 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.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

For more than 65 years, Davians has served the Milwaukee area, growing from a snack and vending company founded in 1958 into a full-service catering and events business that began hosting events in 1990. The family-owned company operates its Event Center in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where multiple private rooms and both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces accommodate groups of 20 to 300 guests. Davians handles every detail of an event in-house, providing tables, chairs, linens, china, and glassware alongside chef-prepared menus built from local, seasonal ingredients and a full bar staffed by its own bartenders and event staff. The venue hosts weddings, corporate meetings and annual gatherings, social celebrations, memorial services, and galas, and its wedding program has been voted Best of Weddings on The Knot for three consecutive years. The venue's team draws on decades of experience in the Milwaukee food and beverage industry to guide clients from planning through execution, working to make every guest feel like family.

• Spaces for 8-328 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Creekside Place is a multipurpose facility in Evansville, Wisconsin, that operates as a community center, senior center, and event venue in one accessible, single-story building. The 5,000-square-foot facility includes a Grand Room with seating for more than 200 guests, formed by joining two smaller rooms, along with a lobby, lounge, activity room, private Bridal Room, and commercial-grade kitchen — most of it configurable to suit anything from an intimate gathering to a full-scale wedding reception. Creekside Place hosts weddings, funeral luncheons, business luncheons, meetings and trainings, and celebrations such as birthday parties, showers, graduations, and reunions. Every rental includes pre-event planning and on-site management, banquet tables and chairs set up to the client's specifications, two ceiling-mounted projectors with wall-mounted screens, coat racks, and cleanup of the event rooms. Clients may bring in the licensed and insured caterer or vendor of their choice, and the venue's own licensed bar staff can run several bar options, from an open bar to a cash bar.

• Spaces for 20-160 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 5 Event Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The Fort Atkinson Club is a nonprofit community center occupying a historic 1912-1913 building along the Rock River in downtown Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Designed by Milwaukee architect C. Fitzgerald and modeled after the Wisconsin Building from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, the three-floor, 6,000-square-foot structure was added to Wisconsin's State Register of Historic Places in 2016. Recently renovated, it retains hardwood floors, fireplaces, a floating dance floor, and a two-lane vintage bowling alley with manual pin-setting and ball return. The Club offers several distinct rental spaces across its three levels, from full-floor rentals accommodating up to 125 guests to smaller rooms like the Club Room and Lodge Room, each overlooking the river. A riverside patio with a firepit and Riverwalk access, along with the glass-enclosed Solarium, extend gatherings outdoors. Floor rentals include tables and chairs, WiFi, and smart screen TVs, with a catering kitchen available on the River Level. Operated by the nonprofit Rock River Heritage, Inc., the Club hosts weddings, showers, celebrations of life, meetings, trainings, and community events, continuing its century-old role as a gathering place in downtown Fort Atkinson.

• 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.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Meeting Spaces
• 3 Venues with Activities

Village Bowl & Social is a family-run bowling and entertainment venue in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, offering bowling, a full-service bar, and three banquet spaces for private events. The complex pairs its 26 lanes with dedicated event rooms, giving guests the option to combine a party with bowling, billiards, or darts alongside a traditional banquet setup. Strikers Social Lounge is the venue's largest hall, holding up to 270 guests with a private entrance, a dance floor, pool tables, darts, and its own full bar — suited to wedding receptions, quinceañeras, and anniversary parties. The Vista accommodates up to 150 guests for events such as baby showers, anniversaries, and celebrations of life, while The Summit is sized for smaller gatherings of up to 100, built around business meetings, sales training, fundraisers, and rehearsal dinners. Every rental includes table and chair setup, a choice of linen colors, catering tables, a microphone and podium for presentations, and setup and cleanup service. In-house catering ranges from themed buffets to à la carte menus, with no minimum food-and-beverage charge.

• 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.

• Spaces for 12-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Deer Valley Lodge is a hotel and event venue set among the rolling hills of southwestern Wisconsin, just outside Barneveld, with views of its own 27-hole golf course. The property pairs 62 hotel rooms with a 12,000-square-foot indoor water park, giving wedding and event guests a reason to make a weekend of their stay. At the center of the venue is a 5,000-square-foot Banquet Hall that can hold 350 to 400 guests, paired with a full-service private bar, a large outdoor patio, and a built-in dance floor. Couples planning a wedding can choose from three on-site ceremony locations overlooking the golf course, including the Wedding Gazebo, and use two get-ready rooms before the ceremony. In-house event coordinators and an on-site chef, offering buffet-style meals or hors d'oeuvres spreads, support weddings, receptions, reunions, and business meetings and conventions alike. For smaller gatherings, the Board Room seats 12 around a private table with its own fireplace and television, while the adjacent Meeting Room can be configured in classroom, rounds, or hollow-square setups for business meetings and conventions.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Justin Trails Resort is a 200-acre farm-turned-recreational retreat in the Driftless Region near Sparta, Wisconsin, run by the Justin family since Don and Donna purchased the property from Don's parents in 1970. What began as a working farm added ski trails in 1985 and grew into a bed-and-breakfast, and today offers private cabins, cottages, and suites alongside more than 14 miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails and two disc golf courses. For weddings and celebrations, the resort's Elegant Barn and outdoor ceremony sites set among rolling hills and gardens host everything from micro-weddings of 50 guests to celebrations of up to 200. Wedding packages can include on-site cabin or suite rentals, and the barn's covered space allows a ceremony to move indoors in case of rain. The resort also hosts business meetings, family reunions, and retreats. A member of Select Registry's Distinguished Inns of North America, Justin Trails Resort pairs rustic charm with amenities such as fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, plus resident llamas and gardens on the grounds.

• 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.

• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

The Delafield Hotel is a boutique hotel in Delafield, Wisconsin, positioned about 25 miles west of Milwaukee and 50 miles east of Madison in the state's Lake Country. The AAA Four Diamond property houses 38 guest suites finished with Kohler rain showers, soaker tubs, and eclectic artwork, giving wedding parties and event guests a place to stay on site. For weddings and private events, the hotel offers three indoor spaces: the Cushing Room, a 1,100-square-foot room that can be set for up to 150 guests theater-style or 125 for a reception; the Grand Ballroom, a 4,100-square-foot room built for up to 300 guests; and I.D., the hotel's in-house restaurant, which can be reserved for private dinners of up to 50 guests or booked in full for receptions of 100. A dedicated events team coordinates ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and showers, and I.D.'s kitchen caters receptions with a customizable menu. The hotel also hosts corporate meetings and conferences, with the Cushing Room and Grand Ballroom configurable for classroom, boardroom, theater, and banquet-style setups to suit conferences, retreats, and galas.

• Spaces for 275 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Established in 1925 when A.D. Filiatrault laid out the course with farmhands Bill Mullen and Elmer Burleton, South Hills Golf & Country Club has operated on the same 152 acres in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for a century. The course first opened for play in 1927 under the name "Takodah," became a country club in 1958 with the addition of a swimming pool, and took its present name in 1987 when it became a member-owned equity club. Today, South Hills hosts weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and other private gatherings for up to 275 guests, with scheduling open to members and non-members alike. Its Clubhouse banquet facility includes a bar area, dance floor options in three sizes, and dedicated preparation rooms for a wedding party, while couples can also hold ceremonies on the golf course's 10th tee and use the grounds for photography. The club's meeting spaces overlook the course, and a terrace is available for evening events.

• Spaces for 80-230 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Wauwatosa Woman's Club has met inside its own brick clubhouse since 1925, when the building was dedicated over three days of concerts, a costume party, and speeches by local dignitaries. The club itself dates to 1894, and members raised the funds to build the clubhouse and later paid it off outright, ceremonially burning the mortgage at the 1937 May Breakfast. The historic building's second-floor ballroom, originally called the Auditorium, is set beneath a vaulted ceiling and lit by a large chandelier, and has hosted weddings, galas, and holiday parties. Rentals are available in the first-floor meeting space, the second-floor ballroom, or the entire building, each with a minimum three-hour booking and a variety of table and chair setups. A commercial kitchen is accessible with the first-floor and second-floor rentals alike.

• Spaces for 65-1,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

The Wisconsin Masonic Center, formerly known as the Madison Masonic Center, is an Art Deco landmark in downtown Madison, dedicated in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. Law, the building has served the community for more than a century, hosting everything from wedding receptions and graduations to conferences, banquets, and performances in its Auditorium. The venue offers seven rentable rooms spread across three floors, giving planners the flexibility to host anything from an intimate luncheon to a large citywide event. The Grand Ballroom, with its terrazzo marble floors and ivory pillars, seats up to 450 guests for a sit-down dinner or up to 700 for a cocktail reception, while the Masonic Auditorium, home to a 1926 Wangerin pipe organ and its original proscenium stage, holds up to 1,000 guests for performances and presentations. For weddings, couples can choose among four ceremony spaces and four reception rooms, and Stubborn Mule Catering serves as the venue's onsite caterer. The building is also home to the Robert Monteith Masonic Library and Museum, a collection of historical Masonic memorabilia open to the public on weekdays.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Capital Brewery has brewed traditional German-style lager in Middleton, Wisconsin since 1984, using copper brew kettles imported from Hoxter, Germany for its first batches in 1986. The taproom still looks out on those same kettles today, more than 40 years into the brewery's history. For private events, the brewery offers three distinct spaces. The Bier Stube is a warm, intimate indoor room built around a genuine Brunswick Bar salvaged from a Chicago speakeasy, seating 50 guests or hosting up to 80 standing; it connects directly to the newly remodeled Grain Room, which can be closed off for smaller gatherings of up to 50 seated or 75 standing, or combined with the Stube for events up to 155 guests. Both rooms are available year-round with tables and chairs, a smart TV, Wi-Fi, and trained bar staff included. From May through October, the outdoor Bier Garten opens for larger celebrations, with a performance stage, tent covering, bar service, and picnic tables accommodating up to 500 guests. Rentals include trained bar staff and a full beverage lineup spanning beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.

• Spaces for 48-250 Guests
• 5 Country Clubs
• 5 Meeting Spaces

West Bend Country Club was established in 1928 and sits amid the rolling terrain of Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine region. Its front nine, designed by golf architects Langford and Moreau, opened in 1930, with a back nine added in 1960 to complete the 18-hole course. The clubhouse carries a Prairie-style, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, with lounge areas, an outdoor patio and balcony, and six distinct gathering rooms. For private events, the Main Dining Room and Langford Room each seat up to 72 guests, while the smaller Lakeview Room, with its private balcony overlooking the course, seats up to 48; the three rooms can be combined for wedding receptions of up to 200 guests. The Grill Room, with its fireplace lounge and flat-screen televisions, and the Trophy Room, which opens onto the Grill Room for dancing, round out the club's event spaces for receptions, conferences, and seminars. An experienced staff assists with menu customization and event planning, and the clubhouse overall can accommodate groups of up to 350.

• Spaces for 60-200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

Bella Vista Suites is a boutique hotel of 39 suites on the shores of Geneva Lake in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, within walking distance of the town's shopping, dining, and antiques districts. Suites feature in-suite Jacuzzi tubs and lake-view balconies, and the property includes an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise facility, Himalayan Salt Sauna, and the Lakeview Spa. For weddings and group events, Bella Vista Suites hosts gatherings ranging from small meetings to full celebrations of up to 200 guests. The Veranda offers an outdoor lakeside ceremony setting with a ceremony arch and private pier access for photos, the Vista Room provides an intimate interior space for rehearsal dinners and showers, and Vista Del Lago serves as the property's main banquet hall with panoramic views of Geneva Lake.

• Spaces for 20-607 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Set within Mitchell Park in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary nonprofit cultural arts facility that has served as a hub for performing arts, arts education, and visual arts since opening in 2002. The Center's array of spaces are available for rental to individuals, organizations, and corporations for performances, weddings, festivals, meetings, fundraisers, and private parties. Among its rentable spaces, the Kuttemperoor Grand Hall is a two-story room with exposed wood beams and Susan Falkman's hand-carved limestone fireplace, adjoined to the north by the Elmbrook Rotary Fireside Lounge and its etched-glass window by artist Conrad Schmitt; the space accommodates ceremony seating for up to 200 guests and can expand onto an adjacent patio for larger receptions. Nearby, The Burke Colonnade is a structure of whole-tree timber framing designed by WholeTrees Architecture and Structures, offering ceremony seating for up to 200 guests. The Harris Theater, home to a hand-blown glass bird installation by artist Steve Feren, seats up to 607 for concerts, lectures, and formal meetings, while the Dawes Studio Theater and adjoining Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater provide indoor and outdoor options for recitals, ceremonies, and receptions. The Wilson Center welcomes more than 55,000 visitors annually, including over 10,000 students through its arts education programming, and offers an onsite catering prep kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and free parking in the adjacent Mitchell Park surface lot to support events held at the Center.