The Madison Club Wedding Venue Guide

If you’re looking for a high-end and luxurious wedding venue, The Madison Club is perfect for you! Featuring exclusive club access, award-winning food, and a beautiful reception space, this venue is one of the best to host your celebration. Explore this post for your ultimate Madison Club Wedding Venue Guide!

Location

How to get to The Madison Club

The Madison Club is located right on the historic downtown square, at 5 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703.

From West Washington Avenue: Turn right on Fairchild and continue two blocks. Turn left on Doty Street and continue three blocks. Turn right on Pinckney, then right on Wilson Street.
From East Washington Avenue: Turn left on Blair Street. Turn right before the traffic signal onto Wilson Street.
From the Beltline: Exit on John Nolen Drive and follow into downtown. After you pass the entrance to the Monona Terrace Convention Center on your right, you will turn left at the second stoplight (Wilson Street). The Club is located next to the Hilton Hotel.

If you’re not local, it’s best to fly in to Dane County Regional Airport. From the Airport: Follow International Lane until it ends. Turn left onto Packers Avenue, which becomes Pennsylvania Avenue. Turn left at the traffic lights onto First Street. Turn right onto East Washington Avenue. Follow the directions from East Washington Avenue (listed above).

If you’re up for a drive or bus ride, you can fly into Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport, which is about 90 minutes away. You can travel to downtown Madison via Badger Bus or U ber.

You can also easily fly into Chicago’s Midway Airport or Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. From there, take the Van Galder Bus to downtown Madison.

There is also an Amtrak Station in Columbus, Wisconsin, which is roughly 30 minutes from Downtown Madison via car.

Where to park

Upon arriving at The Madison Club, there are a few options available for parking:

The Hilton Hotel Parking Ramp – Right next to The Madison Club, you’ll find parking at a rate of $5/hour with a maximum of $25/day.
The Wilson Street Garage – Across the street at 20 East Wilson Street, parking is charged at a rate of $1.80/hour with a maximum $8.00 daily rate for those who park after 6:00 PM and on weekends.
The Monona Terrace Ramp – On West Wilson Street, just west of South Carroll Street, parking is charged at a rate of $1.50/hour with a maximum $5.00 daily rate for those who park after 5:00 PM and on weekends.

It’s recommended to travel via ride share apps like Uber or Lyft or book a shuttle service for guests. Eliminating parking struggles is always appreciated

Where to stay

If you are selecting room blocks, I recommend looking into the following hotels:

Hilton Madison – Right next door to The Madison Club, Hilton Madison is a great choice for your guests. The ease of travel (aka, a two minute walk) is sure to be perfect for your wedding day.
AC Hotel Madison Downtown – Right off the Capitol square, the AC hotel is one of the most popular for events in Madison. There’s even a restaurant on the top floors which is sure to stun your guests!
Madison Concourse Hotel – The Madison Concourse Hotel is perfect for those who want to stay close to all of the nightlife Madison has to offer.
Best Western Premier Park Hotel – The Park hotel is close to some of Madison’s best restaurants and has gorgeous capitol views!
Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown – Just a short walk away from the Madison Club is the newly-opened Embassy Suites.
The Edgewater Hotel – Located steps away from Lake Mendota with stunning sunset views, the Edgewater Hotel is an excellent option for you and your guests.

For a unique local option, consider staying at these boutique hotels:

Governor’s Mansion Inn – This historic mansion is a great choice for those looking for a weekend away without the crowds and with a bit of history. Bonus is that there’s plenty of room for getting ready the morning of.
Hotel Ruby Marie – Madison’s best kept secret! This bed and breakfast offers breakfast, happy hour, late night food options and free parking on the premises!
Mansion Hill Inn – Steps away from the Capitol and Lake Mendota, the Mansion Hill Inn has an attentive staff, breakfast daily and all the comforts of home in Wisconsin’s Capitol City.
The Dylin – For those wanting modern luxury, The Dylin is for you. This stylish space is sure to make your trip to Madison special.
The Saddlery – With lake views and exposed brick throughout, The Saddlery is an excellent choice for anyone’s trip to Madison. Plus, it’s within walking distance to the Tinsmith.
The Livingston Inn – If you’re looking for Victorian charm, look no further. The Livingston Inn provides breakfast, Wi-Fi and additional modern day conveniences.

Where to have your rehearsal dinner

The Madison Club – Having your wedding at the Madison Club also means you can have your rehearsal dinner there as well!
The Harvey House – This modern supper club is sure to impress even the biggest foodies. For your private event, The Harvey House will provide a custom menu, attentive staff and one of the best meals of your life!!
Cooper’s Tavern – With amazing Capitol views, Cooper’s Tavern’s upper level is perfect for hosting your rehearsal dinner. They will work with you to create a menu and provide bar staff for your private bar. They’re also a quick walk from any hotel on the square!
Lucille – With multiple spaces available for your party, Lucille is one of the best options! They’ll provide a private bar and dedicated staff to ensure your experience is perfect.
The Edgewater – With gorgeous views, The Edgewater will provide the perfect backdrop for your rehearsal dinner.
Eno Vino – Located at the top of the AC Hotel, Eno Vino is a tapas-inspired restaurant known for their craft cocktails and city views.

The Spaces

The Atrium

With the ability to accommodate over 200 people, The Madison Club’s Atrium is a dream dinner and reception space. The Atrium offers skylight windows with a cosmopolitan feel — perfect for dancing the night away with your guests! There’s also a full service bar and state-of-the-art media wall.

The Louise Marston Conklin Room

The perfect ceremony space, The Louise Marston Conklin Room features a fireplace, plenty of room for your celebration, and gorgeous crystal chandeliers.

The Terrace Room

Typically the scene for cocktail hour, the Terrace Room is perfect for taking in the panoramic views of Lake Monona. The Terrace Room and Louise Marston Conklin Room can be combined to accommodate more guests!

The Roosevelt Room

The Roosevelt Room is an elegant large space, perfect for your ceremony or dancing. It’s also a perfect option for cocktail hour after your ceremony is over. Accommodating up to 144 people, there’s also a full service bar and it can be combined with The Lake Room to fit even more people!

The Lake Room

Right next to The Roosevelt Room is The Lake Room. This wide and inviting space functions perfectly for cocktail hour. Enjoy the views of the Monona Terrace as you sip cocktails with your guests!

The Library

Located on the first floor, The Library is a great getting ready space for your wedding party. Featuring books, luscious sofas and a table for conversing or playing a few games, you’ll love prepping in this space!

Meeting Rooms

On the second level of The Madison Club, you’ll find meeting rooms which can double as an additional getting ready space on your wedding day. The Mendota Room, The Monona Room and The Waubesa Room can accommodate up to 20 people and feature beautiful light and fun wallpaper to set the tone for your wedding day.

The Stairway

One of the most beautiful features of The Madison Club is their gorgeous spiral staircase. There are a few spaces to utilize this trademark and I love taking some time for a few portraits here.

Amenities

The Madison Club provides a variety of amenities to make your wedding day a success!

A professional planner
Event space
Award-winning cuisine
Tables
Chairs
Linens
Fully handicap accessible
Onsite Venue Staff & Bartenders
Bar glassware
Furniture Set Up and Breakdown
Wireless Microphones and Projector/Projection Screen
Accommodation for up to 225 guests

The Madison Club Wedding Photography Packages

Hey!! I’m Anya! I’m a wedding photographer based just outside of Madison and I specialize in helping my couples capture the real, unscripted moments of their love story with true to life color and timeless imagery. My work goes beyond being the girl with the camera. I will help you and your partner create a timeline that allows you to enjoy your wedding day at The Madison Club and spend the maximum amount of time with your guests. I’ll also help by providing vendor recommendations local to Madison and who have worked at the Madison Club before. By guiding you every step of the way, I’ll be a photographer that you can count on throughout this entire process.