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In the picture-perfect Great Lakes state of Wisconsin the perfect wedding reception venue awaits! Whether it's formal or casual, indoor or outdoor, Wisconsin has everything you need to make your wedding day one to remember.

In Milwaukee and Madison, to Green Bay and beautiful Door County — and indeed throughout Wisconsin — you'll find some of America's top choices in hotels and resorts, catering and reception halls.

However, don't overlook unusual Wisconsin reception venues like country clubs, historic museums, art galleries, parks and botanical gardens, yacht or riverboat cruises, along with miles of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coastline for a magnificent and memorable Wisconsin beach wedding reception.

Wherever you choose to have your reception, planning ahead of time is essential.

First, ask friends or family for their suggestions, hunt the Yellow Pages or surf the Web (see below) for the perfect reception site that will suit your style, number of guests, and your budget.

Formal? Casual and family friendly? Indoor? Outdoor? Make sure their reception facility has enough room for everyone on your guest list.

If it's a complete package, can it be customized? Do they have a list of recommended vendors like florists, photographer and videographers?

Is their a beautiful backdrop (provided by either the venue or Mother Nature herself) nearby for wedding photos? Is their enough parking available for all of your guests?

Just up ahead, discover where to host the perfect wedding in Wisconsin with our guide to finding both unique and traditional reception venues throughout the state:

More information about Wisconsin wedding receptions around the Web:

Wis Wedding Planner - Venues & Ceremony Site - Extensive, easy-to-use database searchable by city, zip code, or categories including banquet halls, ceremony sites, catering services, florists and related wedding services and vendors throughout Wisconsin.

Wedding Venues in Wisconsin (WI) - Top directory of reception sites in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton and throughout Wisconsin, including hotels & banquet halls, restaurants, resorts and country clubs, outdoor and unusual venues, plus more information on local wedding photographers, DJs, florists and related wedding services.

Wisconsin Wedding Reception Locations - Wed Depot - This listing is not as comprehensive, but what we liked was the link to each site so you can go take a "virtual look" at places before you contact them. You'll need to scroll down past the huge graphic to get to the listings you're looking for, but it does load quickly and the selections are worth the effort.

Greater Milwaukee and SE WI Wedding Reception Sites - Premier Bride guide to top reception venues in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Lake Geneva and the rest of SE Wisconsin including photos and information on guest capacity, amenities and services, maps and contact details

Madison Reception Facilities - Information on hotels, resorts, restaurants, charter cruises, gardens and outdoor locations and reception venues with facts on seating and guest capacity, amenities, map locator and contact details.

Barns Available For Events - A wedding in a barn? Mixing elegance with traditional Americana, these barns are not exactly what you expect. From the outside, the building speaks to the heritage of the American farm -- great for pictures and mingling. Inside you'll find the rustic beams and flooring transformed to a fantasy wedding level. Check out the video and if you've never seen or been to a barn wedding... be prepared to be amazed!

The Enchanted Barn at Rice Lake is a popular
and unusual Wisconsin wedding spot.