Monona Terrace

Introduction

Monona Terrace marries the ideal wedding venue location and reception hall with service and style to help you create an event to cherish and remember forever. Their downtown, waterfront location offers couples beautiful indoor and outdoor settings, perfect for hosting their special wedding celebration. Whether you want to host a small, intimate gathering or a grand, magnificent gala, Monona Terrace is here to help orchestrate your incredible event.

Facilities and Capacity

No friend or family member will need to be turned away from your guest list for size restrictions — Monona Terrace allows couples to host up to 600 guests for their ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Their affordable event rooms can accommodate small and large celebrations. Bright, open spaces are perfect for being able to socialize without feeling cramped or uncomfortable. Both you and your guests are sure to enjoy and appreciate such an area.

Services Offered

The staff at Monona Terrace will make sure couples are well-prepared and cared for throughout their special day. Their top-notch offerings include catering packages as well as hotel accommodations reserved through the attached Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. They also offer bar, catering, and lighting/sound services, as well as a coordinator that will be there the day-of to help and guide couples on their special day. Monona Terrace also offers wireless internet, parking, and wheelchair access. The dedicated staff can also help with set up and clean up, and offer the following food and beverage items with no minimum and a discount to your room rental based on your food and beverage purchases: barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens.

Cuisine

Monona Catering offers couples the option of buffet, hors d’oeuvres, plated, and station serving styles for their catering services. Couples may bring in an outside cake from a Wisconsin licensed bakery, and cake cutting is included with each catering package. Monona Catering also offers cocktail reception and dessert services. Couples are encouraged to attend tastings to preview and select food items. Some tasty dishes Monona Catering offers include risotto stuffed chicken, margherita chicken, lemon pesto pork, and vegetarian options. You may notify Monona Catering of any and all dietary restrictions.

Other Services

Couples may rent event items from the venue, including audio equipment, chairs, a dance floor, lighting, and tables. Monona Catering would also be happy to provide couples with bar services. They have a liquor license and bartenders, who may staff a cash, limited, or open bar and serve the following: champagne toast, house beer/wine/liquor, premium liquor, signature drink, and/or specialty beer/wine.