Thank you for choosing The Lageret to celebrate your special event! Now that you’ve checked off the biggest “to-do” item on your list, it’s time to start planning the details.

below are some important things to keep in mind as you PLAN your event at The Lageret.

VENDORS + REQUIREMENTS

Event Planner

Planning your event can be a daunting task. This is why we HIGHLY recommend hiring a day-of-coordinator. Event planners and coordinators have the expertise and experience to guide you along as you plan every little detail of your event. Take a look at our Preferred Vendors list to see who would be a good fit for you.

Bar Service

All alcohol must be provided by The Lageret’s licensed bartending company, Drikke LLC. Take a look at our Packages + Pricing and select one that best suits your event.

Catering

All caterers must be professional, carry proper insurance, and be pre-approved by The Lageret before hiring. You can find a list of our highly recommended caterers on our Preferred Vendors page.

Floral

Flora by Jamae is located inside The Lageret building and is our highest recommended florist for your event. Jamae specializes in creating a one-of-a-kind floral experience for weddings and corporate events. She has provided floral for hundreds of events inside (and outside) of The Lageret and knows how to make the biggest impact with your budget. All of the floral work shown in our Event Gallery has been executed by Jamae.

Learn more about her services by visiting Flora by Jamae.

GUEST SEATING + FLOOR PLANS

Floor Plans

The Lageret provides flexible seating for up to 250 guests. Our dining area is 101 feet long by 33 feet wide, with an elevator in the center along the inner wall. Below is an overview of our recommended floor plans to accommodate a range of guests, along with downloadable PDFs.

RENTALS

HANGING SHEER FABRIC FOR CEREMONY SPACE:

Drapery to adorn the ceremony space is rentable and installed through Flora, our in-house floral studio. 

  • Single hung from t-bar: $100

  • Hung from rafter and brought to t-bar: $450

  • Partition wall in dining area: $225

CHALKBOARD + BAR SIGN:

  • Price: $220

  • Includes custom calligraphy

Lageret Rentals

more rental details at bottom of Venue Pricing page →

Looking for more?

You can find a list of our highly recommended event rental companies on our Preferred Vendors page.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Dining room:

    Room dimensions: 101 ft long by 33 ft wide. Elevator in center, along inner wall.

    Available tables:

    • (1) Sweetheart table - seats couple (51 3/4” x 37”)

    • (8) Wooden harvest tables, seat 8 (95” x 37”)

    • (20) 60” rounds, seats 8

    • (8) 8’ banquet tables, seat 8

    • (6) 6’ banquet tables, seats 6

    • Fruitwood dining chairs

    Bar and bar lounge:

    • 6 high tops, 18 bar stools, 2 couches, 2 arm chairs, 7 stadium seats

    • 37x92” table (Gifts, cocktail hour food, reception desserts, late night snack)

    Lobby Lounge:

    • Couch, 2 arm chairs, floating banquette seating

    • Dance Area and lounge seating:

    • Dance floor: 30 square feet, 2 structural columns within dance floor.

    • 4 tables, 20 chairs, 3 high tops, 9 bar stools

    • Couch, 4 chairs in lounge area with mantle and candles

    Access to Partner Suites

    ◊ McKay Room: basement Partner Suite

    • Closes for the evening at dinner hour

    • Personal belongings need to be placed on valet cart. The Lageret Staff will move them to the first floor Leif Room during dinner.

    ◊ Leif Room: first floor Partner Suite

    • Open for your entire rental

    Patio:

    • 500 square feet

    • 5 tables and 19 chairs, cafe lights, ash trays

    • While the building is a non-smoking/non-vaping space, smoking is permitted on the patio.

    Parking:

    • 80 stalls

    • Cars must be removed by 10 am

    • Cars remaining past noon may be ticketed

  • • Friday and Saturday rentals: 8am-12 midnight

    • Sunday rental: 10am-10pm

    All guests, party members and belongings must exit by rental end time. DJ has 1/2 hour after rental end time to exit.

  • 250 is our maximum event size.

  • Yes! Rehearsals are scheduled for the day before the first wedding of the weekend - generally Thursdays or Fridays. Rehearsal times are 1 hour, free of charge and scheduled at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Reach out 1 month before your event to request a rehearsal time.

  • • Wooden harvest tables do not use linens, but all other tables in the dining room do require linens.

    • Tables in the bar and dance area do not require linens, but linens can be used if you wish.

    • The Lageret does not rent linens. You can rent them through your caterer or coordinator, or a company like Event Essentials.

    Round tables require:

    • 90” round - hits at knee level

    • 108” round - just above the floor

    • 120” round - reaches the floor with a little puddle

    Rectangular banquet tables require:

    • 60”-126” - knee level, folding table legs will be visible

    • 90”-132” - reaches the floor, folding table legs will not be visible

  • Drikke (“Drink” in Norwegian) is the bar service of The Lageret. We hold a liquor license. Therefore, Wisconsin law prohibits any outside alcohol in the venue.

    • Our Plans and Pricing are available at Drikke.

    • To start your bar plan conversation, inquire here.

    Pre-celebratory beverage packages can be included in your bar plan to provide refreshments in the partner suites as your party gets ready for the main event.

  • • No outside alcohol can be brought into the Lageret as a stipulation of the Wisconsin liquor licensing law. A fee of $50 per can or bottle of outside alcohol found in The Lageret will be deducted from your damage deposit. This includes flasks, gift bags, partner suites.

    • The Lageret does not serve or allow shots of alcohol or double cocktails.

    • The Lageret has the right to request ID to confirm the age of any guest who intends to consume alcohol.

    • The Lageret has the right to refuse service to any guest.

    • The Lageret does not serve alcohol to any underage persons, regardless of parental/spousal approval.

    • The Lageret has the right to refuse alcohol service to any guest displaying signs of obvious intoxication.

    • Harassment of The Lageret or Drikke Staff may result in the cessation of alcohol service.

  • • Caterers must be on the Preferred Vendors list or approved by Jamae Ramsden. This is to assure that catering vendors have knowledge of The Lageret policies and service expectations.

    • Caterers must arrive 2 hours before guests are expected. They will use the 7th Street side entrance and park their vehicles on 7th street before guests arrive.

    • Cocktail hour foods and reception desserts do not need to be provided by a caterer. You will be responsible for setting up, maintaining and removing any foods not provided by a caterer. We have a cooler reserved for your use in the floral studio area. It can be used to store pre-ceremony food and non-alcoholic drinks for your wedding party, as well as hors d'oeuvres and desserts for your guests. You will need to provide any serving dish ware, silverware and napkins needed.

  • Yes! Food carts, ice cream trucks, pizza delivery - your guests will be delighted to see it. Please let us know your plans in your pre-event questionnaire.

    Late night pizza boxes need to be removed by your party and placed in our dumpsters.

  • Our in-house floral service provides full design and installation of event floral and decor. As well as drapery installation, calligraphy signage service, stage and ceremony structure rental.

    For events utilizing any outside floral services or personal floral solutions, Flora is limited to providing drapery, calligraphy and structure rental only.

    Reach out to Flora Designs by Jamae to begin your floral conversation.

  • You are welcome to bring in personal decor and additional outside rental items.

    • The Lageret reserves the right to refuse items deemed to be unsafe or damaging to the venue.

    • All flames must be enclosed.

  • Hilton Tru is our recommendation for accommodations in Stoughton. If you reserve a block of rooms for your guests, inquire about scheduling free shuttle service to The Lageret. Or we recommend renting your own shuttles from Madison area hotels.

  • Yes! Live music sounds great in The Lageret. We’ve hosted groups of all sizes. Please let us know your plans in your pre-event questionnaire, so that we can answer questions about placement, stage rental, greenroom, timing and electricity needs.

  • • 2 set-ups are needed, dance area and ceremony. Dining room amplification is recommended but optional.

    • Amplified speakers are installed in the in second floor ceremony and dining room, for your DJ to connect to. No speakers are installed on first floor. This includes dance floor, bar and lounge areas.

    • DJs are welcome to visit the venue in advance, if necessary.

  • Yes! Dogs are welcome to be included in your ceremony. Dogs must have a person assigned to provide for their safety and comfort. Please limit their visit to a 2 hour window around the ceremony. Service animals are always welcome. Damage from pet accidents will be deducted from the damage deposit.

  • While not required, a Wedding Planner or Coordinator is highly recommended by The Lageret to assure that your event proceeds smoothly and with the greatest enjoyment for hosts and guests. Many of the Event Planners on our Preferred Vendors list provide Day-Of-Event services, if full planning service is not required.

    In the absence of an Event Planner a point person must be assigned for your event, this person will be the main coordinator and schedule keeper of your event day. Staff will look to this person to answer questions regarding timing, vendors, etc. This point person cannot be a member of your wedding party.

  • The Lageret’s Pre-Event Questionnaire is a document that will be sent to you via your The Lageret project portal 2 months before your wedding date. Completing it will provide us with valuable information to help your event run smoothly - such as your vendors, your schedule and special guest needs.

  • We understand that many of the policies that were discussed in your initial tour or read in your contract signing may need refreshing before your big day. We will send a Policy Review document via your The Lageret portal one month before your wedding day for you to review and initial. Both partners must review and sign the document. It just keeps us all on the same page!

  • No firearms are allowed within The Lageret venue or parking lot. This policy is posted.

  • • 12 months or more before the event date, deposit refunded, minus a rescheduling fee of 20% the full cost of rental

    • 12-6 months from event date - The Lageret retains 50% of the full rental amount. No refund of deposit

    • 6-3 months from event date - The Lageret retains deposit, invoices for 25% of full rental cost.

    • 3 months or less from event date - contract holders are responsible for the full rental amount. Retain deposit, invoice for balance.

Feel free to get in touch with us if any other questions arise.

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