Say " I Do" with the best views!
251 to 300 guests
Sarah Zins
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Bishop's Bay Country Club is a wedding venue located in Middleton, WI.
Say " I Do" with the best views!
Experience the luxury, beauty, and award winning culinary creations of Bishops Bay Country Club for the wedding of your dreams!
Bishops Bay Country Club is the Madison area's Premier Private club located in Middleton, Wisconsin. We would love to host your wedding ceremony and reception on the shores of Lake Mendota. Our experienced staff will work with you one-on-one to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed it to be. Bishops Bay Country Club prides itself on gourmet dishes, a customizable venue, and breathtaking views of the Madison Capitol skyline!
We would love to chat about your dream day and what it could look like at Bishops Bay!
What You'll Love About Bishops Bay Country Club
Couples love this venue for its beautiful outdoor ceremony space. They also praise the excellent service and high attention to detail. To learn more, check out the reviews.
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
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Amenities
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Historic Venue
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
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Meet the team
Sarah Zins
Events Director
It is my pleasure to make your special day MEMORABLE! I love working with couples to see their vision transform into reality. The special event staff here at Bishops Bay has combined over 30 years of experience! Let us help you have the day you've been dreaming of!
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.025 reviews
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Anna M
5.0
10/13/2024
Bishops Bay is the most stunning wedding location! When we first toured Bishops Bay, we knew immediately that we would have our wedding there. Our wedding was at the end of August, and while it was a warm day, it was great to give guests the option to dance inside of the tent or sit in the calmer, cooler outdoor seating area. The food was excellent, and the ceremony space on the water was so perfect it almost didn't look real. I couldn't have asked for a better day or a better location. Throughout the whole planning process, Sarah made everything easy and all the planning went smoothly. I had nothing but positive experiences with Sarah and all the Bishops Bay staff.
Ursala M
3.0
12/26/2022
Be exceptionally careful about booking this venue for a summer wedding. The staff will tell you that because the tent is by the lake, it is much cooler. This is not true at all. Our daughter's wedding was 8/6/22 and the tent was sweltering. The wedding would have been perfect if it would not have been for the heat. They set up big fans which did little to cool our guests. The fans blew the table decorations over and put the candles out. Their wedding coordinator Sarah Zins was also difficult to get ahold of and did not return questions by email promptly. My daughter left her bouquet and veil in the bridal suite. We called when we realized and were told it was not there. We had to get the manager involved and it was then that the bouquet and veil were found. I felt that there should have been a lot more support provided for the price of the venue. Their bartending staff, servers and culinary staff was excellent. It is an absolutely stunning location. When you have an outdoor venue, you should have a contingency plan in place for the hottest days of the year. It was actually cooler outside of the tent!
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David F
4.0
11/17/2022
A beautiful venue and a lovely place for a wedding and a reception. The planning and support leading up to the event was great and everything went exceptionally well. Only slight negative was that two gallons of a brandy punch which we paid for to be available throughout the night was brought out to all guests at the end of the ceremony; much of it ended up being wasted; the punch was also served during the cocktail hour/open bar which immediately followed the ceremony. Also, we were surprised at the end of the night by additional charges for wine which we had not authorized, so just make sure this is all clearly spelled out and that any night of the event authorizations are in writing. Otherwise, a beautiful wedding, reception and venue.
Abigail S
5.0
9/30/2019
What a gorgeous venue! I am from the Madison area but currently live in San Francisco, and we really wanted to show our CA friends and my fiance's family the best of what Wisconsin has to offer. Everyone was blown away by Bishops Bay. The pavilion/tent is HUGE and gorgeous, and such a unique reception space (we highly recommend renting the dance floor). The outdoor ceremony area and cocktail hour area provide an amazing view of downtown Madison. Janet and her team are so competent and responsive and made planning a wedding remotely so easy. We had a pretty challenging day in terms of weather, but we never had to stress because the Bishops Bay team had a plan no matter what - and everything ended up PERFECT. The service they provided at the reception felt like fine dining, and the food was amazing. The chef was able to accommodate guests with some pretty challenging food allergies as well! It was rather pricey—We spent a lot on our package and rentals—but they had enough flexible package/a la carte options that I'm sure a budget-conscious wedding could be held there. We definitely feel that we got what we paid for and more. Highly recommend Bishops Bay!
Mary J
5.0
9/05/2019
This is an exceptionally beautiful venue--both for outside ceremonies and for receptions in the Lakeside Pavilion. The service and attention to detail provided are delightful. I was very concerned that the party would flow--that guests would never be without refreshment and my expectations were very well met. The number and skill of table servers was great. You just felt taken care of. Janet, the event manager, was so helpful in walking us through how the event would unfold and made great suggestions. There was also helpful coordination with our other vendors, from florists to pontoon boat captains.
Kirby H
5.0
8/07/2019
I grew up in the Middleton area and it did not take my husband and I long to decide that Bishops Bay would be a great venue for us! The beautiful lakeside setting paired with the expansive lawn and gorgeous tented reception was perfect for our relaxed, colorful, fun-filled wedding day. Working with Janet was amazing. Not once did she push us to do something different than what we wanted. Instead she did everything she could to bring our wedding vision to life keeping in mind what we wanted to stick to budget wise. She was there for our rehearsal the evening before and helped us coordinate with vendors and her staff to make sure all went smoothly on the day of the wedding. The setting was perfect, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious. We can't speak highly enough of our experience at Bishops Bay. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone!!
Diana D
5.0
7/30/2019
If you want the best wedding venue in the Madison area, choose Bishops Bay. We are still getting messages a month after our wedding that it was the best one our guests have ever been to because of the beautiful tent, gorgeous view of the city skyline, and amazing food. Janet takes great care of her clients and makes sure every detail is perfect. From the dressing area, to the tent, the venue is picture perfect and Bishops Bay will deliver an unforgettable wedding experience.
Hannah M
5.0
6/25/2019
We knew the moment we saw Bishops Bay that it was the venue for us. The location is absolutely stunning and the facilities are top notch. The view from when you enter the ground to when you walk into the ent is breathtaking. I cannot say enough good things about Janet! From our first meeting until the end of the wedding night she was on top of everything. All of the details were perfect, and it was so nice to not stress out about the reception knowing our wedding was in more than capable hands. She accommodated every detail and change with quick response time and patience with us. And the FOOD! Everyone kept raving about how amazing dinner was and how they had never had wedding food of that caliber before. Thank you to Jannet, Chef, and the rest of the Bishops Bay staff for making our night perfect!!!
Caitlin G
5.0
6/10/2019
I looked at 13 wedding venues for our wedding. Bishops Bay was the last one I saw. Nothing felt right until we saw Bishops Bay. With the beautiful green, lakeside lawn for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and tented reception space with the new hard floor, I knew my long search was over! Janet was fantastic to work with - quick on email responses, flexible with her time for meetings and a tasting over the Christmas holiday, and worked so well with all of our other vendors. Having worked in the hospitality industry for over ten years, our expectations were high, and everyone at Bishops Bay delivered. Service was professional and genuine, food and drinks were delicious. It was exactly what we wanted for us and our guests. Our wedding day was an absolute dream!
Renee B
5.0
2/25/2019
Great setting, wonderful staff! From start to finish I loved my experience with BBCC for my wedding.
Monir S
5.0
2/25/2019
We had our amazing wedding at Bishops Bay in Sept and it was magical! Janet was amazing to work with she was helpful, so knowledgeable and helped ease all the wedding planning stress! I can’t thank Janet and her staff enough for helping us in celebrating the best day!!!
Jeff H
5.0
1/06/2019
Our wedding and reception experience at Bishops Bay was excellent. The venue and the facilities are beautiful for an outdoor wedding. The tent provides great views of Lake Mendota during the reception and we experienced no issues with bugs. The food was very good and they had great choices.
Janet did an excellent job helping us plan and running the wedding and reception. We'd recommend Bishops Bay to anyone.
Danielle C
5.0
9/25/2018
Our wedding at Bishop's Bay was outstanding from the day we booked until the day after we got married. Janet, the coordinator here, was incredible. Everything was seamless and beautiful. Janet was able to help make our vision come to life and make great suggestions we'd not thought of. She pointed us in the right directions for other vendors.
Melissa C
5.0
8/10/2018
Bishop's Bay was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the very beginning Janet took care of everything we needed. It was great having her there on the day to handle and see everything come together so I just got to enjoy the day. The food and staff was excellent. If I got to do the day over I wouldn't change a thing. You wont find a setting like this on the lake anywhere else in the area. It was the most beautiful view and atmosphere for the entire day.
Sarah M
5.0
8/05/2018
The setting on Lake Mendota was spectacular and the food was delicious. Happy hour on the lawn set the stage for dinner and dancing in the tent. Janet is an experienced and organized event manager and took care of all the day-of details.
Tom M
5.0
8/04/2018
Fabulous venue...excellent food, great service all around!
Our family and guests had no complaints...only positive comments on our daughter’s wedding at Bishops Bay.
Janet and Chef worked with us to come up with food stations to accommodate our guests. Staff were all very attentive, making for a fabulous day for all of us!
Brie S
5.0
6/01/2018
This venue is perfect! The event coordinator, Janet, is so amazing and helpful and such a pleasure to work with! The food is delicious and there are so many options of things to choose for your dinner. The venue is in an amazing location on the water and makes for beautiful pictures. There are bridal and groom suites that are perfect for getting ready and pictures. Everything was amazing!!
Kate L
5.0
10/14/2017
We can't say enough about how wonderful Bishop's bay was for our wedding.
The new tent provided a great outdoor venue and kept everyone dry even with rain on our wedding day.
The entire staff was very professional and Janet was phenomenal to work with.
The stunning views of Lake Mendota and the Capitol can't be beat!
Carly B
5.0
9/21/2017
We had the most amazing wedding at Bishops Bay and I truly would not have changed anything. My husband and I were looking in venues in the Madison area because it is halfway between my family and his, and from the moment we saw Bishops Bay we knew it would be perfect. We actually planned the majority of the wedding while he was living in Illinois and I was in California but Janet, the event coordinator, did such a wonderful job planning everything that we weren't stressed at all. Our guests could not stop telling us how perfect and beautiful the venue was. It has a great mix of different features - a beautiful outdoor area for the ceremony and cocktail hour right on the lake (and overlooking the capitol), and elegant dining area, and a more rustic-feeling patio where we had our dance. The food was absolutely delicious and they have a great selection - I really don't think you could go wrong with any of the appetizers or entrees. From start to finish, I thought everything was just perfect. All the staff at Bishops Bay was so friendly and helpful and really helped make our wedding amazing. I cannot say enough great things about this venue and we are so happy we chose to have our wedding there!
Kiersten A
4.0
4/16/2017
The event staff at bishops bay was instrumental in making our wedding an enjoyable and memorable event. From the planning phase to day of execution, Janet, Brandon, and the rest of the team had our best interests in mind throughout. The attention to detail was fantastic, so much so that we cannot think of anything we’d have done differently. Having been members since 2011, we were really looking forward to having our wedding at our club as there’s not another venue like it in the area. The team truly lived up to the beauty of the setting and the food exceeded our expectations! We heard nothing but positive feedback from our family and friends…some of whom are tough critics! Thanks again to the team for all of their efforts.
Molly C
5.0
3/26/2017
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day for our wedding in September 2016, from the beautiful weather, to the gorgeous location right on Lake Mendota, to the delicious food, and everything in between. Everything went better than we could have even planned for! Janet was so great and easy to work with, and she and the rest of the staff made sure everything went off without a hitch on our big day. We highly recommend Bishops Bay as the site of your wedding reception!
Nancy P
5.0
3/23/2017
We had the most BEAUTIFUL Autumn wedding at Bishops Bay in 2016. The entire day was perfect from the wedding by the lake to the cocktail reception to the dinner and then the music. The staff and food were spectacular! The entire planning of the wedding went very smooth from the beginning until the wedding day. A perfect day for our Son and Daughter-in-law to remember as well as the parents.
Clint P
5.0
3/22/2017
We would highly recommend Bishops Bay for hosting your wedding! We were married there in September of 2016 on the lake which was an amazing setting overlooking the Capital and Lake Mendota. Everything went flawlessly and the staff and food were great. Glad we picked Bishops Bay to host our wedding!
Sarah K
5.0
3/21/2017
I absolutely recommend Bishops Bay for a wedding venue. The location is beautiful overlooking Lake Mendota, the golf course is pristine, and there are several beautiful locations for pictures. Everything from planning the food to a fireworks display over the lake was a breeze. The wedding coordinator was extremely helpful in choosing vendors and helping us save money. Everything turned out absolutely perfect!
Jen F
5.0
3/21/2017
A friend of mine had their wedding at Bishops Bay in 2016 and it was amazing! The setting was magical, the food was awesome, the staff was very accommodating and my friend kept raving about how the Event Manager made everything extremely easy and stress-free for her and the groom. Would 100% recommend this venue to everyone!
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