Wedding Venues in Wisconsin

Where to Get Married in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s location between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan makes it an attractive tourist destination, especially for those who enjoy water sports. It also makes for outstanding scenery that’s perfect for a wedding. The summer weather is perfect for outdoor weddings, and there are plenty of indoor venues that are suitable all year long.

Minnesota is known for its lakes, so it is not uncommon for many people in Minnesota to be married on or near the water. On a boat on a beautiful lake or in a stunning resort on the coast of one of the great lakes, a wedding surrounded by water is a wonderful idea for a memorable wedding setting.

Where to Get Married in Wisconsin:

The Dells – Hailed as one of the most beautiful natural features in Wisconsin, the Dells is a gorge on the Wisconsin River. Its cliffs, canyons and rock formations are a sight to behold. In the city of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, water parks are the main attraction. But it also has a more romantic side, with fine dining, horse-drawn carriage rides and serene nature paths.

One really fun venue in The Dells is The Glacier Canyon Lodge, which is located on 600 acres and happen to be America’s Largest Waterpark Resort, sure to be popular with your guests. They offer three unique wedding venues to choose from: the Wilderness Room, a grand ballroom which can accommodate up to 400; the Sandstone Ballroom, which is versatile enough for small weddings of 100, or large weddings up to 1,000 guests; and the Clubhouse, which is located at the Wild Rock Golf Club and boasts an on-course ceremony site.

Another venue in The Dells you may want to consider is The White Rose Inns, located along the Wisconsin River in downtown Wisconsin Dells. They also provide several different locations to hold your ceremony, from the intimate "Secret Garden" which can seat up to 50 people, to the RiverView Wedding Chapel which can seat 120 wedding ceremony guests. Larger weddings up to 200 are held at Jenkins Memorial Park, which is adjacent to the Inn.

Madison - Madison is home to five lakes, and located near some of the best attractions Wisconsin has to offer: Less than 30 minutes from the Cave of the Mounds and Driftless Region wineries; and less than an hour away from The Wisconsin Dells. With all that water around you'd expect there would be plenty of lakeside and lakeview venues. And, you'd be right. A few standouts include:

The Madison Club - overlooks Lake Monona and features grand staircases, antique chandeliers, and numerous fireplaces
The Edgewater Hotel - located along the shore of Lake Mendota.

Though not overlooking water, a few more standout wedding venues in Madison and the surrounding area include:

Olbrich Botanical Gardens - 16 acres of outdoor gardens, offering both indoor and outdoor wedding sites
Badger Farms, LLC - located in Deerfield, WI, just minutes from Madison, Badger Farms, LLC features a renovated 1920's barn, for those of you desiring a barn wedding in Wisconsin
Lake Windsor Golf Club - located a half hour north of Madison; awarded "Wisconsin's Best Reception Site" several years in a row by Wisconsin Bride Magazine

Door County – Consisting of the Door Peninsula and its surrounding islands, Door County is one of Wisconsin’s primary tourist destinations. It boasts five state parks, 12 lighthouses and numerous cherry and apple orchards, all of which lend to the area’s captivating landscape.

Located on 40 wooded acres, the Landmark Resort is among the area’s top wedding locations, with two beautiful venues to choose from: the Terrace and the Flagship Garden. Harbor Lady Cruises offers weddings aboard a luxury yacht, and the White Lace Inn features a garden gazebo for small weddings of 6 guests or less. So, if you're an eloping couple looking for the perfect elopement package in Wisconsin, do check out the White Lace Inn.

Pembine – For the outdoor enthusiast, Pembine is an ideal vacation spot. Popular activities in the area include ATV riding, snowmobiling and whitewater rafting on the Peshtigo and Menominee rivers. But even in the midst of all this action, Pembine’s unspoiled scenery and breathtaking waterfalls add an air of romance. The Four Seasons Resort is a lovely setting for your nuptials that has plenty of room for your out of town guests.

Milwaukee – Wisconsin’s largest city was once known primarily as a manufacturing and beer producing center, but it has undergone something of a renaissance over the past few years. Parks and museums have been added, and the Milwaukee Riverwalk was constructed. These changes have increased the city’s tourist appeal and made it more popular as a wedding location.

One of Milwaukee’s most beautiful indoor wedding venues is the Grand Ballroom at the Milwaukee Athletic Club. If you want to get married on Lake Michigan, you can do so aboard the Eidelweiss cruise boat.

These are just a few of the many great places to get married in Wisconsin. This beautiful state is brimming with luxurious resorts and charming chapels that would make splendid venues for exchanging vows.

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