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Overture Center for the Arts with Catering a Fresco is a wedding venue located in Madison, Wisconsin. The different aspects and details of this venue really allow each event to be artful, exquisite, and unique.

Facilities and Capacity
Overture Center for the Arts with Catering a Fresco offers nine different indoor event spaces. Couples have the ability to invite up to 350 guests to witness the start of a new marriage. Each event space comes with top-of-the-line technical capabilities to really bring your wedding to its fullest potential. Some of the reception spaces include The Promenade Hall and The Wisconsin Studio. The Promenade Hall is one of the venue’s most popular event spaces for receptions, with features such as wood flooring and customizable lights. The Wisconsin Studio is a unique space that comes with its own Juliet balcony that overlooks the main lobby of the venue.

Services Offered
Overture Center for the Arts with Catering a Fresco has a variety of items that are available to rent during the wedding, including audio equipment, chairs, tables, lighting, draperty, dance floor, and much more. Wedding event services offered include the following:

  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup

Cuisine
Overture Center for the Arts with Catering a Fresco offers both catering and bar services for couples on their wedding day. Bar services include a cash, limited, or open bar with a variety of drinks for the couple to choose from. Wedding catering and bar services offered include the following:

  • Dessert
  • Outside cake
  • Stations
  • Tasting
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer, liquor, wine
  • Liquor license
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink
  • Specialty beer, wine
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,700

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,700

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Overture Center for the Arts

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
44 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
Kaity
Kaity S. Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding venue - come to life!

My husband and I are forever grateful to Mary, Haley and all of the Overture Center and Catering a Fresco staff for being the best partners in planning and coordinating our wedding. We connected with Mary a year and a half before our wedding date for a venue tour, and she was our constant teammate ever since. Always prompt in communication, an incredible expert in wedding coordination, and at the ready to answer our many questions -- we wouldn't have been able to have our dream wedding without Mary! Haley led all catering aspects for our special day and was an incredible person to work with. Her attention to detail helped us figure out our catering contract, set up our menu tasting and ensured all guests who had dietary restrictions were cared for. One of our friends is vegan and was absolutely delighted by the delicious vegan entree they made specifically for her! Our guests are still raving about the entrees and the late-night mac 'n' cheese bar! Our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all ran smoothly thanks to both Mary and Haley, as well as our day-of onsite event coordinators Allie and Erin. All of our guests were in awe of the outstanding, expansive beauty of the Overture Center. It was so special to get married in the heart of downtown Madison.
C
Claire Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue Ceremony and Reception

I got married at Overture in July and couldn't be happier that we decided to go with Overture as our ceremony and reception venue. Tara and Kristin did a wonderful job throughout the planning process. I was planning the wedding from across the country and Tara and Kristin were great about communication, keeping us on track, and making that sure we considered everything. The day ran without any hitches thanks to their hard work. Also, the food was fantastic and we're still getting compliments.
K
Katherine Sent on 06/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Overture Center went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. Throughout the wedding process, they checked in several times to answer any questions and were continually available. The catering provided a wide range of options and were flexible to accommodate specialty cocktails and late night snacks. On the day of the wedding, they coordinated with our various vendors seamlessly. The reception went by so fast and without a hitch due to their efforts. A secret gem of a venue in Madison!!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Always great to work with. Great staff, facility, and best of all, incredible food!

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Overture Center for the Arts frequently asked questions

Overture Center for the Arts includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Overture Center for the Arts includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Overture Center for the Arts includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Overture Center for the Arts for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Museum
Overture Center for the Arts offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Overture Center for the Arts offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Overture Center for the Arts offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
Overture Center for the Arts offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Overture Center for the Arts is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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