Our daughter was married on June 18, 2016, after which we hosted the reception at The Edgewater. The weekend was, quite honestly, magical. I can think of no better venue at which to celebrate the union of my lovely daughter to a fine young ma...n.
The Edgewater has a storied history and the elegant Art Deco style of the Great Gatsby. It has all of the essential elements for a lovely reception. The location on the water is spectacular, with a beautiful outdoor terrace just outside the floor to ceiling windows in the ballroom. On a beautiful evening, the sunset over the lake is stunning, and a perfect spot for breathtaking photographs.
The Edgewater really has it all…the ballroom was beautiful; our meal was amazing and matched by the incredible service. Our meal was a choice of filet, chicken or salmon, all of which were served hot and delicious. We received many compliments on the meal, particularly on the incredible filet mignon. The service also merits comment. There were more servers than I have seen before at this type of event and a large group of them would descend upon a table, wait until everyone was positioned, and then serve everyone at the table simultaneously. It was a nice touch.
All of the staff were kind, polite and flexible. The valet and bell men deserve particular mention, they even arranged parking for “Uncle Eddie” the bride’s uncle, who pulled up to this elegant hotel in a RV! No, he didn’t stay in the RV, nor did he stand outside in his bathrobe and empty the waste into the sewer.
The biggest reason, however, to choose The Edgewater for your reception is Michael Stapleton. Michael is the Wedding Coordinator and is incredible. He is experienced, organized and enthusiastic. Every time we would meet with him, all of us, particularly the bride, left with a sense of calm and reassurance that everything was going to occur as planned and, if the inevitable glitch occurred, Michael could, and would, solve it.
In summary, The Edgewater is clearly a 5 star venue, everything aspect of it is perfect. There can be no finer venue in Dane County!