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Starting at $3,705 for 50 Guests
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Starting at $3k for 50 Guests
Starting at $3k for 50 Guests
Venue capacity
up to 300
Starting price
$3K to start
Peak Season
June-October
Services
Ceremony / Reception
Indoor / Outdoor
Wisconsin Historical Society Overview
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.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 Requirements
Amenities
Bride's dressing area
Dance floor
Groom's dressing area
No kitchen
No parking options
Podium and/or stage
Set up and clean up available for a fee
Requirements
- Alcohol must be provided by venue- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Approved outside caterer allowed- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 12:30AM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking outside only- Venue must approve all decorations