The Madison Concourse Hotel offers 27,000 square feet of event space in the heart of downtown Madison, anchored by our 10,201 square foot Grand Ballroom. Whether you are planning an intimate 25-person gathering with close friends and family or an extravagant celebration with an over-the-top guest list for 350 or more, we have a space that fits. The Grand Ballroom comfortably hosts large receptions with room to spare for a dance floor and bars, and our smaller rooms and hospitality parlors suit more intimate celebrations.

Yes. Many couples say their “I dos” and dance the night away without ever leaving the building. Our wedding team will help you craft the style, layout, and flow of your day, including a seamless transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. And because your guests can stay right upstairs in one of our 373 guest rooms, everyone is taken care of from check-in to check-out.

Our wedding packages are priced per guest, so your investment scales with your guest list. The Isthmus package starts at $79 per guest, the Monona at $89 per guest, and the Mendota, our premium experience, at $119 per guest, each plus tax and service charge. Every package includes a four-hour hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, plated entrees, a champagne toast, enhanced lighting, a dance floor, and more. Your wedding coordinator will build a proposal around your date, guest count, and menu so there are no surprises.

Quite a lot, and that is the point: say “yes!” to no stress. Every Madison Concourse Hotel wedding package includes a four-hour hosted bar, an hors d’oeuvre reception, plated entrees prepared by our in-house culinary team, a champagne toast for your guests, enhanced uplighting, a dance floor, and a wireless microphone for toasts. Your booking also comes with a complimentary menu tasting, a complimentary guest room for the couple on the wedding night, a “Getting Ready” room, dinner tables with white linens and napkins, place card, gift, guestbook, and cake tables, a selection of accent tabletop decor, a discounted room block for your guests, and complimentary room rentals for your rehearsal dinner and send-off breakfast.

Food and beverage minimums vary by event space, season, and day of the week, and our wedding team will walk you through the numbers for your specific date during your first conversation. Because our packages are priced per guest, it is easy to see how your guest list and menu choices come together within your budget.

Yes, and we would not have it any other way! A complimentary menu tasting is included with every wedding booking, so you can sample dishes from our in-house culinary team and fine-tune your selections before you finalize the menu. Consider it one of the more delicious items on your planning checklist

Yes. Because your menu is prepared on site by our in-house culinary team, we can plan for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-aware meals alongside your main selections. Share your guests’ needs with your wedding coordinator during menu planning and we will make sure everyone at the table is well fed and well celebrated.

Yes. A “Getting Ready” room is included with your wedding booking, giving you and your wedding party a comfortable home base for hair, makeup, photos, and pre-ceremony champagne. Many couples also reserve guest rooms or suites for a more private start to the day, and our team can help you choose the right setup.

We do, and this is where a hotel wedding really shines. With 373 guest rooms upstairs, your guests can celebrate all night and simply take the elevator home. A discounted room block is included with your wedding, along with a complimentary guest room for the two of you on the wedding night. Your coordinator will set up the block and give your guests an easy way to reserve their rooms.

Absolutely. Your storybook wedding does not begin and end the day you say “I do,” and neither do we. Our private dining spaces and in-house culinary team are made for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, gift openings, and send-off brunches. Wedding package bookings also include complimentary room rental for your rehearsal dinner and your send-off breakfast, making The Madison Concourse Hotel the spot for your whole wedding weekend.

An experienced, knowledgeable wedding coordinator is part of every Madison Concourse wedding. From your first tour through the entire wedding experience, your coordinator helps you craft the style, layout, and cuisine of your dreams, manages the details with our banquet and culinary teams, and keeps your day running smoothly. If you choose to work with an outside planner, we are happy to partner with them. Either way, you can relax about the to-dos and focus on your “I dos.”

Most couples book their wedding at The Madison Concourse Hotel about 12 to 18 months in advance, and popular Saturdays in spring and fall tend to go first. At the same time, we love a shorter timeline too, and our team has pulled together beautiful celebrations in far less time. If you have a date in mind, the best first step is to reach out and check availability.

All food and beverage, except for the cake, is provided by our in-house culinary team, which is part of what makes planning with us so simple. For everything else, including photography, florals, music, and decor, you are welcome to bring the vendors you prefer. Your coordinator can also share a list of trusted local professionals who know our spaces well, which is handy if you are planning a wedding from out of town.

The Madison Concourse Hotel sits at 1 West Dayton Street in downtown Madison, one block from Capitol Square and steps from State Street. That means postcard-worthy wedding photos at the Wisconsin State Capitol, along Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, and on our own Grand Staircase, all without a shuttle schedule. Parking is available on site for wedding guests.

Yes. We want every guest on your list to celebrate comfortably, from the ceremony to the last dance. The hotel offers ADA-accessible guest rooms, and our event spaces are reachable by elevator, so grandparents, guests using wheelchairs or walkers, and anyone who needs a step-free route can move through your day with ease. Let your wedding coordinator know about any specific needs in your group and we will plan seating, layouts, and room assignments around them.