Sugarland

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About This Vendor

Sugarland is a historic wedding venue located in Arena, WI. This beautiful estate is over 150 years old, and features picturesque gardens, a 400-square-foot barn, and a colonial revival farmhouse built in the 1850s. If you're looking for scenic surroundings, an elegant interior, and antique charm for your special day, Sugarland is the venue for you. Sugarland boasts two event spaces for ceremonies and receptions, one indoor and one outdoor. Romantic outdoor ceremonies can be held beneath the majestic branches of Sugarland's 150-year-old Wedding Oak tree. Its impressive canopy will provide ample shade for you and your guests as you exchange vows with your loved one. Afterward, you can enjoy an evening of dining and dancing in the spacious barn, perfect for rustic-themed events. Featuring grand sliding doors, breathtaking views of the countryside, a custom bar, and wrought-iron chandeliers, this space offers everything you need for an incredible reception. There's even a licensed commercial kitchen for your caterer, along with air-conditioned bathrooms. Guests wishing to stay overnight can be accommodated in the farmhouse and cottage, which sleep 18 people in total. These two comfortable settings are also ideal for you and your wedding party to get ready in. Sugarland's wedding coordinator, Nancy, and her efficient team will do everything possible to make your day a success. They'll provide support throughout the planning process, and will be there on the day to ensure everything runs smoothly. Chairs and linens will be provided for your event, and additional rental items are also available if desired. The team will take care of setup, takedown, and cleanup, so you can focus on simply enjoying your special day.

Amenities & Details

Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area

Guest Capacity

Up to 300

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Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Settings

Barn, Farm & Ranch, Garden

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Pricing for Sugarland

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Sugarland Reviews

Cat Lawrin (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Nancy was Amazing!!! The whole venue was beautiful and she was very friendly and accommodating the weekend of the wedding
Reviewed on 09-07-2023

Sarah Grodoski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
I just got married here two weeks ago and it was absolutely everything I could have ever dreamt of.Nancy, who is the coordinator there, is extremely friendly and helpful and always interested in creating a beautiful day for you. We took the option to rent out the venue for the weekend as there is also housing on site and it was the most perfect weekend. We absolutely loved our experience with Sugarland. The food was delicious and they took care of our desserts as well which were personalized to a request of mine and turned out perfectly. Will always hold a special place in my heart for that weekend, that location, and the memories.
Reviewed on 01-10-2022

Ari Swekel (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2022
This venue was the perfect choice for us! The owner, Nancy, was wonderful to work with. A few minor miscommunications in the beginning but overall fantastic. Professional and organized throughout.Having the catering rolled into the venue was very convenient and helped ease the stress of wedding planning. The setup and clean up is also taken care of by the staff which was a huge help.The entire property is gorgeous and the barn is very DIY so you can decorate however you like!
Reviewed on 12-09-2022

Kaitlin Hoffman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
We used Sugarland for our wedding reception summer of 2021 (the weather was stormy but cleared up and cooled the temp down so it was perfect temperature even though it was August). The venue is gorgeous and the food was very tasty! It was so convenient for the wedding party to be able to stay in the houses across the street. I highly recommend choosing this for your wedding! Nancy and her staff were wonderful to work with and incredibly they were able to make all the food garlic-free for me (I'm allergic)! She also procured many specific beers and liquors that the groom and his parents were wanting!A comment things going in that I wish I would have known earlier: 1) when you meet with Nancy, be sure that all the details that you discuss is on the quote. There was a minor snafu but she was able to work it out in the moment and I (the bride) didn't know there was an issue to begin with! In hindsight, I should have mentioned that the detail was missing from the quote but I had assumed that she remembered even though she has so many weddings to deal with. 2) They do allow fireworks which was awesome! Be sure that Nancy has added to the contract that they will set them off for you. Day of, the person she said would do it, didn't want to so we had to scramble to find someone to light them off. Thankfully her bar staff came to the rescue!Overall this place was wonderful in every way possible! A little more organizing/planning better and the event would have been 100% perfect!PS the sound in the barn is tricky - the people off to the sides of the barn and outside couldn't hear announcements well. You may want to give your DJ a heads up.
Reviewed on 31-01-2022

Ryleigh Meier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
I can't stress enough how absolutely beautiful this venue was, the grounds are well-maintained, the barn was perfect and had character (not rustic-chic like some barns), the house/cottage matched the theme and were clean. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a barn venue that does it all. We got so many compliments on the venue, it was breathtaking. Nancy was wonderful to work with, super accommodating and understanding of any issues that popped up. They offer to move the ceremony into the barn too in case of inclement weather. The only small catch is that Old Feed Mill is the exclusive caterer of this venue; the food was amazing though and I would recommend them as well for catering, I just thought it'd be worth mentioning for couples who are looking to bring in a caterer/food. Nancy takes care of everything you need and is just the sweetest. I just can't get over how picturesque this venue is. Our wedding party & some guests stayed in the house and cottage and many made the comment that they'd love to just rent those for a week/weekend to get away and enjoy the serenity and views.
Reviewed on 09-08-2019

knottie9460f4c3feaa54a2 (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
I cannot say enough good things about having our wedding at Sugarland. My dream was to have an elegant garden wedding at an outdoor venue with a bit of southern charm. I came across Sugarland on google and I loved the pictures of the front porch on the house and the property so we paid the venue a visit. I instantly knew this beautiful land was where we would be married!! It truly feels like a venue out of a fairytale. The grounds are gorgeous and beautifully maintained. The houses on site are darling and perfectly decorated as a beautiful farm cottage. The tree is a dream and the perfect backdrop for your ceremony. The barn is spectacular. The barn's raw beauty is enough, but it’s also easily decorated with lush florals to make it a garden dream!! Nancy, you and your team exceeded our expectations. You are extremely knowledgeable about how to run events and you were as patient as could be with us. Your kindness and positive energy were exactly what I needed through the planning process and on the big day. Everyone from set up, to servers, to bartenders- were fantastic. Our guests RAVED about how great the service was! Thank you!!!!!!
Reviewed on 24-06-2018

Cari Lawson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
My husband and I LOVED our wedding at Sugarland. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the two cottages on the venue are very cute and clean, and were perfect for the wedding party to stay at Friday and Saturday night. The food was delicious-we got many compliments on how good it was throughout the night. The drinks were also very good. Nancy was easy to work with and seemed to truly care about making our wedding day perfect for us. I would highly recommend Sugarland. The oak tree is stunning (where you get married under, weather-permitting), and the barn is amazing-my wood worker step-dad was in awe of it!
Reviewed on 19-06-2018

Heather Jahn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
Sugarland was a beautiful place for an outdoor ceremony! The barn is beautiful with just the lights, so minimal decorations are needed. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 15-11-2017

Amy Pearce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
This venue seriously has it all, and made for the most perfect day despite the rain. The barn is huge and gorgeous, minimal decorations needed. Nancy and the staff are wonderful to work with and made the day go smoothly and without stress. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 30-07-2017

Nicole Farley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
I cannot say enough on how amazing this venue was! We rented the property for the weekend and it could not have been better. The ease of having all Friday to set up, having our rehearsal dinner on site and getting ready there the morning of was amazing! Big shout out to Nancy who helped make my wedding a stress free event! She was quick to answer my never ending questions and help me execute a lot of little details. My guests are still raving about how beautiful and unique the venue was. And the food... better than any wedding food you will ever have! I recommend this venue to any future bride.
Reviewed on 19-07-2017

Maureen McGinnis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2017
I cannot say enough nice things about this venue. It is different from any wedding I have ever been to and the staff made everything so easy and stress free. From booking, to food tasting, to the night of the wedding, I could not have been happier. Nancy was great to work with. She was always on her game and patient with my many questions. She helped to make this process as stress free as possible. We had a truly wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 18-07-2017

Deanna Schultz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
Everything about Sugarland was just amazing! Our whole wedding day went perfectly with the help of their wedding coordinator Nancy. I would highly recommend Sugarland as a wedding venue and reception venue to anyone!
Reviewed on 22-06-2017

Hillary Hughes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2017
This barn is the most beautiful in the Madison area!! The cathedral type ceilings, the rustic/vintage vibe, the lighting and beautiful chandeliers are gorgeous. All the staff at Sugarland Barn were AMAZING to work with, especially Nancy Viste! Our wedding was in May and it was absolutely gorgeous. They had the grounds clean, grass trimmed and beautiful landscaping/flowers. The bride's bridal party stayed in the house and the groom's bridal party stayed in the newly renovated cottage (first ones to stay in it) the night before the wedding. Both residences are beautifully decorated and kept stocked with all essentials you could need (shampoo, conditioner, towels, sheets, pots, pans, etc). My hair stylist and makeup artist were in love with all the natural light and space in the house. The food is catered through the Old Feed Mill in Mazomanie and is absolutely DELICIOUS!! We had so many compliments from guests about how different yet tasty the dishes were (especially the honey glazed carrots and apples). The cook is so nice and present for your tasting, explains the different combinations and gives his recommendations. Nancy does an amazing job to help coordinate and organization the reception. She will go out of her way to bring your vision to life and make it the wedding of your dreams!The serving staff and bartenders were so sweet and helpful throughout the night so many guests commented how wonderful they were. You must consider Sugarland Barn as your wedding venue, I promise you will fall in love!
Reviewed on 09-05-2017

L S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2016
We couldn't have had a more wonderful experience. What a special space that allowed us to create the day that we were looking for. Nancy's flexibility was so appreciated and we loved every minute of our wedding day-- especially the pies!!! We'll remember it forever, thank you for your amazing work and for sharing this special place with us!
Reviewed on 24-09-2016

Courtney Schwartz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
We had our wedding ceremony and reception here. It was absolutely breathtaking! They have a beautiful old oak tree to get married under (perfect with or without leave on it)and a beautifully restored barn with high ceilings and handmade chandeliers. The service is excellent and everyone is so easy to work with! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 17-11-2014

Britney Neis (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2014
I am a photographer so I knew I didn't just want the same old event hall for my wedding. I wanted a refurbished barn reception with an outdoor ceremony, which is exactly what I found at Sugarland. There was even a house on the lot where the girls and I stayed Friday night and then had the hair dresser come to do our hair on Saturday. It worked out perfectly! The ceremony was outside in front of a large oak tree, which even though the tree was not in bloom after the long winter and my May 3 wedding it was still beautiful. The reception was in the refurbished barn which can be heated if need be, but our wedding was May 3 and we did not have to turn on the heat. I loved having the ceremony and reception all in one place. It's less travelling for your guests and there is a nice hotel just 15 minutes away right off the highway.
Reviewed on 20-05-2014

Sonja Polack (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-04-2014
We choose Sugarland for our wedding that we had in April 2014. Since it was a bit cold outside, the ceremony and reception were all in the barn. Everything went perfectly! The food was outstanding. All of our guests commented on the Filet and how perfectly cooked it was. Nick the bartender was extremely courteous and everyone seemed to really enjoyed him. Nancy did a great job making sure if we had any requests they were taken care of. \rWe couldn't have been any happier with how everything turned out! I would definitely suggest Sugarland for your venue.
Reviewed on 06-05-2014

Lynn Member (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2013
Our wedding was at Sugarland, owned by the Old Feed Mill. It was gorgeous, and overall went pretty well. We had an outdoor ceremony underneath their big oak tree, and our guests loved the character of the barn as the reception venue. There is also a 3-bedroom house on site that you can use (read: are forced to rent for 2 nights as part of the contract) for getting ready and staying in the night after. \r\rCeremony: great location under the oak tree, a fair amount of acorns on the ground but they set up the chairs and a family member in an electrical wheelchair was able to move out there with ease. They also have outlets hidden in the fountain and trees so you don't have to worry about sound system issues. The servers had water and lemonade out for our guests pre-ceremony. \r\rReception:\rDinner went pretty well, it was served buffet-style. We had 150 guests and their small kitchen wouldn't be able to handle regular dinner service. The buffet flowed pretty well though and they served bread and salad on the table so people didn't have to wait to get called to the buffet before starting dinner. The bar line seemed to be running slow (2 bartenders, but still a fairly big line) so we asked the servers to pass red and white wine which they started doing immediately. Just to note, the barn does not have AC.\r\rOverall, there was good service, good food, etc. but the main thing you have to watch out for is getting nickel-and-dimed by Nancy. Nancy had us sign a basic contract that only included date, barn fee, fee for renting the house for 2 nights, and outdoor ceremony fee, which was basically a chair-set-up fee depending on the number of guests. We knew that the catering bill would be ++ so we assumed that all of the service would be included in the price of that or the venue fee. Not so! A month before the wedding she told us for the first time that there would be a dishwashing fee. That same day she also told us that there would be a per person fee for soda and mixers (okay not surprising) but also we would be charged for each bottle of soda used (seems like a double charge). Then, she told us 2 days before the wedding (when we were out there setting up and she talked final payment with my mom) that the venue/catering fee only included 3 hours of work for each server. So we had to pay her an hourly fee for each hour of work they went over that, depending on when they clocked out! Our wedding was at 5:30 with dinner at 7, and she said that staff comes in at 4 to start setting up. So basically she only included time for the servers to set up for dinner, not do anything after 7pm! Oh, also we bought our own liquor but underestimated so part of the way through the night they brought over supplies from the old feed mill (awesome!). The weird part was when she billed for that, she charged $4 for each beer (so like a full bar price) but just cost ($20ish) for each of the bottles of liquor. There were other add-ons, but frankly I'm trying to forget that nonsense now that it's over. Just try to make sure you talk about these details with her up front and get it IN WRITING so you don't have surprise add-ons to your budget when it's too late to plan another option. Nancy really loves to drop the \"Oh, I'm sure we talked about that before\" or total surprise/play dumb. She's not!\r\rThe lucky thing is, none of these were issues that our guests had any clue about, and it was a great party and a beautiful setting!
Reviewed on 15-10-2013

18 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.78 out of 5.0

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Website	www.sugarland-weddings.com
Phone	(608) 795-4909
Address	8637 Linley Road, Arena, WI, 53503
Email	nancyviste@gmail.com

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