Weddings


Five Venues, Endless Possibilities

From ceremonies and receptions to bridal showers, brunches, welcome parties and rehearsal dinners, we invite you to celebrate your wedding experiences in one (or more!) of our beautiful venues.

Memorial Union

Historic charm in the heart of the UW–Madison campus

Reception Capacity: up to 270 (Great Hall) or 170 (Tripp Commons)

Best Fit For:

  • Receptions, up to 270 guests
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Bridal showers & brunches

Union South

Bright, airy ballrooms, plus on-site hotel accommodations

Reception Capacity: Up to 600 (Varsity Hall). The hall can be divided to accommodate smaller weddings.

Best Fit For:

  • Receptions, up to 600 people

Pyle Center

Spectacular views overlooking Lake Mendota, plus a rooftop deck

Ceremony Capacity: Up to  280 (Alumni Lounge)

Cocktail Hour/Welcome Event Capacity: Up to 250 (Alumni Lounge) or 200 (Rooftop deck)

Best Fit For:

  • Welcome events or cocktail hour with appetizers
  • Ceremonies

Fluno Center

Beautiful downtown Madison views and on-site hotel accommodations

Reception Capacity: 150 (Skyview Banquet Room)

Best Fit For:

  • Welcome events or cocktail hour with appetizers
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Bridal showers & brunches

Discovery Building

Open, contemporary space with live plants and natural light

Reception Capacity: 300

Best Fit For:

  • Receptions, up to 300 guests
  • Bridal showers

More information coming soon! Until then, please contact us at discoveryevents@discovery.wisc.edu to learn more!