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Guests Up to 300
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples love this

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

Sugarland is a wedding venue in Arena, Wisconsin, offering couples the option to reserve the entire property for their wedding weekend. This unique garden estate is over 150 years old and is a state-approved facility, meeting all of Wisconsin’s construction and public safety requirements. The main house is a fully restored 1850s colonial revival farmhouse. Decorated with antiques, it’s perfect for couples seeking a historic venue for their special day.

Facilities and Capacity

Sugarland can accommodate up to 300 guests throughout its two event spaces, one indoor and one outdoor and uncovered. The Wedding Oak tree is over 150 years old and stands at the center of the estate. The branches of this tree provide ample shade for your guests while they watch you exchange vows beneath a majestic canopy. The 400-square-foot barn is Sugarland’s indoor location with an open-air feel. Perfect for couples who want a rustic-style wedding, the barn has grand sliding doors and offers a breathtaking view of the Wisconsin countryside. It also features a custom bar made from barn floor planks and wrought-iron chandeliers with dimmers to create a romantic ambiance. In addition, there’s a licensed commercial kitchen for your caterer, as well as air-conditioned bathrooms. Overnight accommodation is available in the farmhouse and cottage on Sugarland’s property, which can sleep up to 18 guests. These comfortable spaces are also ideal for you and your wedding party to get ready.

Services Offered

Sugarland can provide couples with space for wedding showers and engagement parties, as well as ceremonies and receptions. Chairs and linens are available for your event, and the team can provide you with a range of convenient services, including planning and rentals. Sugarland’s wedding coordinator, Nancy, and her team will be there to help you every step of the way. Set up, takedown, and cleanup will all be taken care of so you can simply relax and enjoy your special day.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

    14 years in business

    We speak English and Spanish

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Weddings at this venue

Nikki & Marty's wedding
Nikki & Marty
79 photos
Christina & Paul's wedding
Christina & Paul
72 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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Reviews of Sugarland Barn Weddings

Weddingwire
4.7/5 14 reviews
Google
4.8/5 83 reviews
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Most Amazing Venue

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.
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful Venue!

We had the most wonderful time working with Nancy and Sugarland for our wedding. I had a lot of questions throughout the planning process (very type A) and she answered all of my questions in a timely manner with helpful responses. The venue itself is gorgeous and doesn't need a lot of decor for the wedding itself. No uplighting/additional lighting or anything to put on the walls necessary! Helps cut down on decor cost a bit and set up time a lot because you don't have to cover the venue, you can let it shine. The ceiling fans help to cut the heat on a hot day, and we did not need it but I'm told there were heating options as well. The accommodations were really nice to have both for getting ready and for hosting guests from far away (and yourselves). It can be a bit difficult to find hotels in Mazomanie for guests traveling from the east, but Sauk to the north and Spring Green to the west both had plentiful accommodations. They also offer camping (one RV hookup, unlimited RV parking, tent, truck, etc.). Our photos were gorgeous, which can be credited to both the photographer and the stunning venue. If a problem occurred, the staff quickly resolved it, and were great to work with. They did have an exclusive caterer, The Old Feed Mill, which Nancy runs. The food is really really good and they were the staff working the venue. We had a great experience having The Old Feed Mill as our caterer. I would recommend Sugarland to anyone getting married in the area!
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Sent on 01/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Everything you could ask for in one place!

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 was able to procure many specific beers and liquors for us!

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.
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Ryleigh Sent on 08/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue

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. Note - cost estimate provided with this review is for the grounds/facilities only, not the catering which is more.
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Emily Sent on 11/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible venue, exactly what I had always dreamt of. Effortless elegance are the only words I can use to possibly convey how amazing our wedding was here! Nothing extra is needed to beautify the space, it's gorgeous all on it's own. Nancy was amazing to work with and so incredibly accommodating. A beautiful, rustic venue that lends itself to whatever theme you have in mind.
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Jamie Sent on 09/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This is THE BEST place to get married and have your reception!!! Gorgeous venue, incredible tree, amazing barn with the most stunning cathedral ceiling, adorable house on the property to stay at and/or get ready in and the best staff. People STILL talk about our wedding over 3 years later!!
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Jessica Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
An amazing venue! It is such a beautiful property and was perfect for our rustic barn wedding. Nancy was great to work with. She is so knowledgable about the process of planning a wedding and other vendors who are familiar with Sugarland, which was very helpful!
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Heidi Sent on 09/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was held at Sugarland in Arena,WI in July. It was a beautiful setting! We were married under the giant oak tree where the branches reached out and gave shade to our guests. Our reception was held in the newly renovated barn a few steps from the ceremony. The inside of the barn was awesome because there weren't any posts in the way, just a huge open space with rustic chandeliers. The ceiling of the barn was like the bottom of a ship flipped upside down. We were able to decorate the space to our liking and the staff and Nancy were very helpful and great to work with. I would definitely recommend this venue for those brides that like unique spaces with personality! Heidi
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User1216456 Sent on 06/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED Sugarland! Last year we first checked out the venue and it was the original dairy barn complete with milk stalls and a hay loft... fast forward one year and the barn has been TOTALLY transformed!! There is no longer a loft, but a beautiful open-barn complete with chandeliers down the length of the barn, windows, and laminate wood floors. We put our head table in front of the large barn-doors and had them open behind us revealing the beautiful landscape and green cornfields that you find in south central WI-- it was perfect. Guests could either hit the dance floor (which we moved to the center of the barn after dinner-- again, in front of the great barn doors), or head outside to our beer garden/ campfire for smores. It's located in the country, so the setting couldn't be more beautiful or romantic... our guests from various backgrounds and locations all loved it.

The Old Feed Mill of Mazomanie is the exclusive caterer of the venue, but we were content with that because they offered our guests a great buffet selection. We had a lot of non-vegetarians, but ironically the favorite dish was the Mushroom strudel (which I admit was my favorite as well)-- you must at least taste-test this one. If you do a taste test, you must also try the cherry-chicken and original pot-roast... so good. I think we paid about $22 per plate, but it was worth it for great quality food. Many guests complimented that it was the best wedding food they had been served and we stayed in the lower-priced buffet options.

The barn also has a bar and an addition that includes new male and female bathrooms, and a kitchen. We had a church ceremony, but they also offer ceremony services in the lawn under a giant oak tree. There is a water-fountain on the lawn, as well as 2 plantation style houses. The smaller cottage is occupied by the owner's, but the larger one is available for rent for the weekend. WONDERFUL place.
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Jamie Sent on 10/25/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
We recently had our wedding ceremony and reception at Sugarland and I cannot say enough how perfect the venue was for our dream wedding! Our guests keep telling us how the venue was unlike anything they have ever seen to before and many commented on the "rustic elegance" of the property. The house is perfect, the oak tree for the ceremony is unlike any other, and the barn...AMAZING!

Nancy was so very helpful in getting all of the little details we wanted for our day, down to a custom menu for our dinner (including hot peppers and hot sauce for my groom)! Not to mention, a HUGE thank you to her staff member for letting us borrow his home DVD player when we had a picture slideshow crisis just minutes before our dinner was set to begin.

I would recommend Sugarland to anyone, in an instant, that is looking for the perfect rustic venue in the heart of the Wisconsin River valley!!

THANK YOU SUGARLAND!!!

Jamie & Randy
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Sugarland Barn Weddings frequently asked questions

Sugarland Barn Weddings includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Sugarland Barn Weddings for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Inn/B&B
Sugarland Barn Weddings offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sugarland Barn Weddings offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Sugarland Barn Weddings offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Sugarland Barn Weddings offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
Sugarland Barn Weddings is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in professionalism.

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