The Edgewater
The Edgewater is a restored lakeside hotel in Madison, Wisconsin, where elegant interiors meet the shoreline of the lake.
The Edgewater is a hotel destination wedding venue in Madison, United States, hosting 500 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate).
About The Edgewater
The Edgewater is a restored lakeside hotel in Madison, Wisconsin, where elegant interiors meet the shoreline of the lake.
With 202 guest rooms across a wide range of layouts, from the Premium Lakefront King to a Presidential Suite and an ADA Lakeview Queen Suite, the property can host both intimate gatherings of 8 and seated dinners for up to 500.
Ceremonies and receptions can be held indoors or outdoors, with in-house catering and on-site parking, and the hotel publishes its own wedding weekend program.
Madison's MSN airport is the nearest gateway, an estimated 12 minutes away.
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Nothing better than spending a weekend at a 5 star hotel. May 30th was our 34th wedding anniversary and we went to the Edgewater Hotel in Madison, WI. The vibe is so cool and easy there that you don't want to check-out.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 500 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 8 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 202 rooms
- Room types
- 17 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$225 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Planner required
- No
- Fireworks
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MSN, 12 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Lakeside, restored, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- On a lake
- Yes
Services
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 202 guest rooms, including Premium Lakefront King, Terrace King, Langdon Loft King and Presidential Suite categories
- Seated dining for up to 500 guests, with a minimum event size of 8
- Lakeside setting with both indoor and outdoor options, including outdoor ceremonies
- In-house catering and meeting/banquet event space
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MSN · about 12 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MSN.
- Direct line
- (608) 535-8200
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The Edgewater offers outdoor ceremonies as well as indoor spaces, so you can plan either way at this lakeside property.
How many guests can be seated for dinner?+
Seated dining accommodates up to 500 guests, and the venue also works with events as small as 8.
Do we need to bring in outside catering?+
No. Catering is handled in-house by the hotel.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
MSN in Madison is the nearest airport. We estimate the transfer takes around 12 minutes.
What might we expect to budget?+
As an estimate only, we model roughly 125 to 250 USD per head. For confirmed pricing, contact the venue at +1 608-535-8200 or sales@theedgewater.com.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 500 guests
“Maximum Indoor Seating Capacity: 500”
Read the source for seated dinnerSmallest party taken: 8 guests
“Requests for private dining events of 8 or more guests in our private event venues on property.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 202 rooms
“We offer 202 rooms and the finest in luxury hotel services and amenities, and you’ll be mesmerized by our legendary and breathtaking location on the water’s edge of Lake Mendota, which is visible from a large variety of viewpoints and venues throughout the hotel, including most of the elegant guest rooms.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 17 listed
“Premium Lakefront King”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The flexible venue allows for large and small tents and multiple configurations perfect for corporate groups, weddings and celebrations.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“We have a variety of catering options that fit every need—from box lunches to carving stations and everything in between.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“The Edgewater is the sole provider of all food and beverage for events taking place at our venue, with the exception of a wedding cake.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“No outside food and beverage may be brought in, with the exception of a wedding cake from a licensed bakery.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“The space overlooks Lake Mendota from on-high and offers a grand marble bar as you walk in off the elevators.”
Read the source for bar on sitePlanner required: No
“We always recommend a third-party planner to assist with planning your wedding weekend, but it is certainly optional.”
Read the source for planner requiredFireworks: No
“We are not able to allow any sparklers or fireworks at this time per our local fire code.”
Read the source for fireworksParking: Yes
“This comfortable, versatile space is conveniently located on the same level as The Grand Ballroom, just off of the parking garage, so access is easy.”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“Our shuttle offers transportation to and from Dane County Airport and within a two-mile radius of the hotel.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The Edgewater offers unsurpassed indoor and outdoor spaces including The Grand Plaza, the Veranda and two ballrooms.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The Edgewater offers unsurpassed indoor and outdoor spaces including The Grand Plaza, the Veranda and two ballrooms.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The Grand Ballroom can very comfortably accommodate approximately up to 350 guests, in addition to a dance floor, bars, etc.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“The Edgewater is proud to offer Madison’s most spectacular venues and special events spaces, both indoors and outside, almost every square foot offering uninterrupted views of Lake Mendota.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Lakeside, restored, elegant
“Let the dedicated sales, A/V, and food and beverage team take care of all your group’s needs, so that you can focus on the bottom line – a productive, memorable event on the water.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Our relaxation pool and full-service locker rooms with saunas give you a luxurious wind-down from your workout.”
Read the source for swimming poolOn a lake: Yes
“Grab your team and head offsite to our luxury resort located on the shores of Lake Mendota.”
Read the source for on a lakeSuppliers from the venue's list: No
“We do not require you to use specific vendors.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list