Stunning Barrel Roof, Newly Remodeled Great Hall
Holds ceremonies and receptions
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Ashlee Miller
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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The Bur Oak is an independently run event venue in the heart of the Atwood neighborhood. To bring new life to the historic century-old building, the Bur Oak team extensively renovated and restored the space, exposing the barrel roof, brick walls, and hand-laid tile. We used reclaimed wood specific to the era and added a Viennese-style stage to the Great Hall. The bar top is hand-poured concrete and finished with a hard lacquer to capture an aged look.
The venue has a 120-person seated ceremony capacity and a 130-person reception capacity. The addition of the lower level gathering hall and suite makes the Bur Oak an ideal turnkey venue for any wedding and reception. Whether you're gathering to enjoy entertainment or to celebrate an unforgettable event, the collective dream of this space is to bring all walks of life together for great conversation and good times. We celebrate your freedom to express your true self, to make memories that will last a lifetime, and most importantly, we hope to make you feel “at home.”
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Planning
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Meet the team
Jenny Proctor
Private Events Director
I'm dedicated to helping couples craft the details of their special day at our venue in a way that uniquely honors their style, vision, and love.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.015 reviews
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The Bur Oak is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff, including coordinators Jenny, Ashlee, and Ashley, who were proactive, detail-oriented, and instrumental in making the wedding day seamless and stress-free. The venue's beautiful and naturally charming space required minimal decoration, making it an ideal choice for weddings. The bartenders were commended for their excellent service, and the overall experience working with The Bur Oak was described as professional, supportive, and successful, exceeding expectations and making the day memorable for couples and guests alike.Olive L
5.0
12/01/2025
We loved getting married at the Bur Oak. We were looking for a venue that included a bar package but would allow us to hire our own catering and the Bur Oak fit the bill. The staff...
really made planning and running the day so smooth. When we booked, a day-of coordinator was included in our package and our coordinator was AMAZING. She was attentive, answered all of our questions and was able to make suggestions for things we hadn't even thought of. I would happily recommend the Bur Oak to anyone!
Jenny D
5.0
11/18/2025
Jenny and the Bur Oak team were wonderful to work with for our wedding - communicative, thorough, and responsive. Our day was so special and we couldn't have done it without them!
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Briana K
5.0
6/01/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding and reception than The Bur Oak! Its spacious yet intimate setting, combined with its prime location and affordabilit...
y, made it an ideal choice. The cozy atmosphere required minimal decoration, allowing us to focus on what truly mattered. The venue staff were exceptional, and Jenny, in particular, was instrumental in bringing our vision to life. Her dedication and attention to detail ensured that our day was seamless and unforgettable.
Response from The Bur Oak on 06/03/2025
Thank you so much, Briana! We were honored to be part of your special day!
Janessa S
5.0
5/21/2025
Communication was great and Jenny also helped coordinate timelines with all of our other vendors. The planning meeting a month out to review all the little details was great to mak...
e sure we had everything covered. The staff moved really smoothly together and we had no worries the day of our wedding. Of course, the venue is beautiful as well. We didn't need to bring much for decor!
Response from The Bur Oak on 06/03/2025
Thank you kindly for your feedback and for sharing your beautiful day with us, Janessa! It...
was a pleasure working with you :)
Amanda M
5.0
12/08/2024
We are so happy we went with the Bur Oak for our reception! The space is beautiful & took minimal decoration for our event. The team at the Bur Oak was very professional & answered...
all of our questions as we were booking. Our venue coordinator, Jenny, made our big day go so smoothly! Highly recommend this space!!
Jacob N
5.0
11/23/2024
My wife and I held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Bur Oak, and the staff and location were a large part in making the day go smoothly and wonderfully.
Throughout the pr...
ocess the two event coordinators we worked with were exceptionally communicative and helpful. We had many planning meetings that were productive and did a great job helping us navigate the coordination and planning required to pull off a wedding. On the day, the coordinator was an incredible asset in navigating problems and helped take a tremendous amount of stress off our plates. Besides putting out literal fires, she helped manage guests, sort out timings, connect and coordinate the additional contracted help, and set up the furniture. We’re also incredibly grateful that she was able to be flexible and offer us access to the space (free of charge) the day before to drop off a tremendous amount of decorations.
The space itself is gorgeous, with the barrel ceiling, exposed wood, and beautiful stage. We paid the extra for the downstairs bridal suite and reception area, and it was worth it. Having a second space for guests to move down to for dinner while the upstairs was turned over for the reception was well worth it. As well as that, it gave the bride (my wife) her own space to get ready while I met guests and finalized preparations upstairs.
We *highly* recommend the Bur Oak for your wedding space. The space is beautiful, the employees were on point, and moreover they were eager to help and be a part of our day.
Scott Z
5.0
11/11/2024
We hosted our wedding at the Bur Oak in September of 2024. The bartenders did an amazing job fueling our party and the coordination staff was a pleasure to work with. The space was...
perfect for our 110 person wedding and didn't require a lot of decoration as it has an inherently cool aesthetic.
Kaitlin C
5.0
10/23/2024
We loved our experience working with The Bur Oak for our wedding. Our venue month of coordinators were INCREDIBLY helpful, being super proactive about setting meetings and asking q...
uestions we never would have thought of ourselves. They handled so much day of, from coordinating with the caterers and the band to lighting candles to making sure all the tables and chairs were taken care of without us ever having to get involved. It made the day SO much less stressful. As for the venue itself, it’s absolutely gorgeous — we did both our ceremony, dinner, and reception there and every space was so beautiful and really didn’t need much decoration at all. We got so many compliments from our guests on how lovely it was! Finally the bartenders were amazing - they helped us come up with custom cocktails and everyone commented on how great the drinks were all night long. Would 100% recommend this venue to anyone, they’re amazing to work with and you get so much support and professionalism from everyone who works there. Truly made our wedding the perfect day!
Austin M
5.0
10/06/2024
Jenny and the Bur Oak team helped put on the wedding of our dreams. They went above and beyond when we had specific drink requests, helped us put on a karaoke hour during the recep...
tion, and took a lot of stress off our shoulders the day before and the day of. They were also able to help coordinate a food truck, which was a major highlight of the night. It’s a beautiful, intimate space that I would recommend to anyone planning a 50-100 person event. Thank you Jenny!!
Sawyer B
5.0
2/23/2024
The Bur Oak was the perfect place for our wedding. Ashlee and Ashley were both amazing in answering the multitude of questions that we had leading up to the day. It was the perfect...
size for our ~85 guests, and very little decoration was needed. We also received a lot of compliments from guests about how nice the bar staff was!
Emily P
5.0
11/05/2022
We had a great experience hosting our wedding reception at The Bur Oak. We toured several venues in the Madison area, and this was the perfect spot to host our 75 person event. The...
size and of this place sets the tone for an intimate event. The Bur Oak has beautiful brick and wood accents and perfect warm lighting. The Events Director Ashlee is good at her job - she will make you feel welcome and taken care of. She replied to all of our questions with speed and a smile. If you're thinking of having a live band, this is the place to do it! They're a music venue so they know what they're doing, have their own sound engineer and large enough stage for our 7 person band. Another huge bonus is that they have their own tables and chairs, so you don't need to coordinate bringing those rentals in. We had two signature drinks and the bartenders nailed it. We were worried about guests from the on-site restaurant being a nuisance during the reception, but we hardly even noticed it. We're so happy we chose to have our wedding reception here!
Lisa A
5.0
7/13/2022
We had my daughter’s wedding here and it was perfect! Ashlee was amazing to work with and the staff all accommodating. The venue was a perfect setting and needed few decorations. ...
We received so many compliments from our guests on how wonderful the place was. I would highly recommend this place to anyone considering it.
Sylvia J
5.0
12/08/2021
It's challenging to find a reasonable price for venue in Madison; The Bur Oak is the winner! Gorgeous inside (not much extra decoration needed), amazing staff and the delightful As...
hlee is on her game plus a pleasure to work with! Many compliments on the ambiance. Definitely recommend!
Lucy T
5.0
10/08/2021
Biggest thanks to the talented and accommodating Bur Oak crew for making our day better than we could have imagined. The Bur Oak is absolutely beautiful and has an inviting atmosph...
ere and magical ambience. Ashlee was available to answer all of my questions throughout the planning process and made it so easy—there was never a worry or concern. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had, the amazing bar staff, and the one-of-a-kind venue. Thanks again for going above and beyond for us!
Drew H
5.0
7/25/2020
The first time we visited Bur Oak, I mentioned to my other half it would be a beautiful site for a wedding... But at the time it was not accommodating for our then 200 person guest...
list. The wood detail, styling, lighting, was just our style. Once our wedding plans changed due to the pandemic, we knew who to call.
Ashlee and Andrew were a dream to work with. They were accommodating in working with our budget, making things happen on a short timeline, and super friendly to our family and closest friends. They went above and beyond in helping us play and pause our playlist on cue, as well as get the stage lighting just-so for our ceremony. They even assisted us in selecting our perfect tap list. We especially loved that our guests could come and go from the patio. As always, the venue was stunning and sparkly clean for our wonderful, memorable wedding day!
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