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Provided by: Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO

Venue details

Style:

Historic/Landmark Building, Museum/Gallery, Mansion, Private Estate, City/Skyline View, Vintage

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 300 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

816 State St
Madison, WI 53706

Description:

Your big day is a unique event where every minute detail deserves special attention, and the Wisconsin Historical Society is ready to host the wedding you deserve at its Headquarters location. Centrally located in the heart of downtown Madison on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus surrounded by manicured lawns, the historic Headquarters building features a neoclassical design that includes architectural elements such as a marble-lined lobby, elegant marble staircases, classical columns, and suspended pendant globe lighting. The Library, Auditorium, Lobby, and East Terrace can be transformed into the perfect ceremony and reception space for anywhere from 200 to 225 guests. And with its vintage aesthetic to make any event unique, the Wisconsin Historical Society aims to deliver an elevated and timeless ambiance that will take your wedding celebrations to new heights.

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 for a reception and includes 5 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The rental fee for a ceremony is $1,500 to $6,000. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee depending upon the venue.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- No kitchen

- No parking options

- Set up and clean up available for a fee

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be provided by venue

- Music must end by 12:30AM

Amenities

- Bride's dressing area

- Groom's dressing area

- Dance floor

- Podium and/or stage

- No kitchen

- No parking options

- Set up and clean up available for a fee

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Approved outside caterer allowed

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking outside only

- Alcohol must be provided by venue

- Music must end by 12:30AM

Links

Wisconsin Historical Society

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
BYO

STARTING AT $3,705 FOR 50 GUESTS

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