Reception venues that allow outside catering/byo liquor

Lindy Endres · June 2011

Hi everyone! I just got engaged a few weeks ago, and although my fiance and I live in Chicago, we want to get married in Wisconsin cause that's where our family is. Does anyone know of reception/ceremony venues that allow you to choose your own catering, and/or byo liquor? We were hoping to stay within the Madison/Milwaukee/Kenosha area. Thanks so much!

beckster5551 · June 2011

That's a rather large area. There are a lot of places in the Madison area that allow outside catering and alcohol.

The Badger Barn

Lussier Family Heritage center

The Goodman Center(in fitchburg)

The East Side Club-own caterer

The Heights event center

Madison Turners

That's all that I can think of right now.

kerkma · June 2011

Have you looked into the county parks systems? I was looking into some, a lot have pavillions for you to rent out and you can bring all of your own vendors in. I really liked the South Shore Pavillion, but it was booked for the date I wanted. I was also looking at the Lincoln Blatz Pavillion, but the maximum capacity was too small for me. I am having my wedding at the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee. They will let you bring in your own caterer, but they have their own bar. There is no bar minimum though, and the prices are fair. Good luck planning; I'm already getting overwhelmed!!