Over the next few minutes we will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Madison in full detail with the main objective being to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Madison Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Madison
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Madison will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Madison Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Madison might be the most important decision you will make:
- The Tinsmith at 828 E Main St
- The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club at 1 W Dayton St
- Madison Club at 5 E Wilson St
- Barnwood Events Wisconsin at 3230 Larsen Rd
- Mansion Hill Inn at 424 N Pinckney St
- The East Side Club at 3735 Monona Dr
- Wisconsin Masonic Center at 301 Wisconsin Ave
The Tinsmith can accommodate up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies and receptions near you.
The Madison Club can excel at events of any size including for as many as 250 guests.
Up to 300 guests can be seated at Barnwood Events for local weddings.
The East Side Club offers stunning views of the Madison skyline and the Capitol since it is situated along the picturesque Lake Monona and 250 people can comfortably congregate in their Capitol View Room.
The Wisconsin Masonic Center can hold 450 people for weddings or receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Vera’s House Of Bridals at 7857 Big Sky Dr
- David’s Bridal at 8118 Mineral Point Rd
- Moments To Cherish Bridals Etc. at 303 E Verona Ave, Verona
- Marah’s Elegant Bridal at 101 E Main St, Mt Horeb
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Paper Source at 722 N Midvale Blvd
- Bob’s Copy Shop at 710 W Wingra Dr
- Flying Rabbit Press at 312 N Third St #3
- Sugar Pear Design
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Madison wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Naly’s Floral Shop at 1203 N Sherman Ave
- Daffodil Parker at 544 W Washington Ave
- Alluring Blooms at 2609 E Johnson St
- Atmospheric Floral at 100 S Baldwin St #201
- Lily Forest Designs at 100 S Baldwin St #308
- Felly’s Flowers at 7858 Mineral Point Rd
- Red Square Flowers at 337 W Mifflin St
- George’s Flowers at 421 S Park St
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Twig & Olive Photography
- Matt Mason Photography
- Ueda Photography
- Azena Photography
- EllaBella Wedding Videography
- Maureen Cassidy Photography
- Tim Fitch Photography
- Caynay Photo
- Video Reflections
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- DJ Magic Entertainment
- Kuhl Entertainment
- Madison Mobile DJ Service
- Isthmus DJs
- Juke Box Bandstand
- Piano Fondue
- The Whoz Playing Jazz Combo
- No Name String Band Madison
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Be Inspired Salon at 8302 Globe Dr #100
- Alan Koa Salon Spa at 202 State St 4th floor
- Julia Grace Salon at 7878 Big Sky Dr H
- Midwest Beauty House at 2334 Atwood Ave
- Arch Apothecary at 23 S Pinckney St
- Bang Salon at 330 W Lakeside St
- Duwayne’s Salon at 2114 N Sherman Ave
- Posha Salon at 4237 Lien Rd C
Tuxedo Rentals
Men’s Wearhouse at 3908 East Washington Avenue is a good place for the groom and groomsmen to rent their tuxedos.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Madison are available at:
- Bloom Bake Shop at 1851 Monroe St
- Lane’s Bakery & Coffee at 2304 S Park St
- Batch Bakehouse at 1402 Williamson St
- The Baked Lab at 100 S Baldwin St #307
- Two Sisters Bakery & Café at 5925 Riva Rd
- Craig’s Cake Shop at 604 W Verona Ave, Verona
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Blue Plate Catering
- Upstairs Downstairs Catering
- Cranberry Creek Catering
- Beef Butter BBQ
- Bunky’s Catering
- Gaylord Catering Service
- Catered Cocktails
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- The Rigby Pub at 119 E Main St
- Essen Haus Restaurant & Bar at 514 E Wilson St
- Sardine at 617 Williamson St
- The Coopers Tavern at 20 W Mifflin St
- Lucille at 101 King St
- Eno Vino at 1 N Webster St
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Cherry Blossom Events at 211 S Paterson St
- Wishful Weddings
- Piece of Cake Consulting
- Olive Branch Events Co.
- Elevate Events
- Wood Violet Events + Styling
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Milwaukee Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
- Chicago Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
- Minneapolis & St Paul Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
- St Louis Bridal & Tuxedo Shops
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Madison
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Madison and we wish you the best of luck!