$3,000 starting price
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
The All-White Blank Canvas Industrial Venue
The Madison was constructed in the early 1900s as the residence of the upscale faucet manufacturer Republic Brass Company. We became enamored with the space's history and potential future after it had been abandoned for years. As event planners, we were confident that we could combine the space's historic industrialism with contemporary minimalism to create a setting as distinctive as the guests. The Madison, the leading venue for Cleveland's most important events, opened its doors in 2018 and was built to combine the best elements of the past and present-day. It is located in the center of the Midtown Cleveland.
The possibilities are endless at The Madison. Don't be fooled by the minimalist style; we've considered every possibility and are prepared to design an event that goes above and beyond your expectations. Every element of The Madison, from the architecture to the aesthetics, is intended to encourage creativity. The open layout, twenty-foot ceilings, and white brick walls make for a stunning minimalist backdrop for your event or the ideal blank canvas on which to tell your own special tale.
We can do the ceremony on-site in six different ways at the Madison Venue. The Patio and our main dancefloor ceremony style are two of our most popular choices. Our goal is to try to come up with something special for the reception that sets each wedding apart from the others. To ensure that no two weddings at The Madison look alike, we strive to personalize and create each one. Together, we create a 3D floor plan and design layout to demonstrate the potential of The Madison Venue.
With the goal to help you create the atmosphere you desire, The Madison also offers you a good selection of in-house rentals. We assist in capturing those moments for your visitors without charging extra by providing a digital photobooth with your rental. Our in-house rentals include disco balls, crystal chandeliers, bistro lights, LED Cafe lights, uplighting, ceiling drapery & decor, ceremony drapery, and a black and white checkered dancefoor. What more could you ask for when everything is right here at The Madison!
The Foundry Room & Patio, typically our cocktail hour space, offers a distinct atmosphere that is hard to match. What more could a small or intimate wedding require than a patio, all-white brick, high ceilings, natural light, and specialized mobile bars? The Foundry Room, with its adjacent patio and bistro lights, is THE BEST cocktail hour venue if you want to use our main area for your ceremony. The Madison team is flipping the room for your reception reveal while your guests are sipping cocktails!
Our most recent room, The Grove, was an old storage space that was transformed in 2023 and opened in 2024. Since its grand debut, The Grove has been a huge hit! The Grove has hosted ceremonies, microweddings, intimate vow exchanges, first looks, and our newest addition—THE AFTER HOURS BAR!
So, what are you waiting for?
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$3,000
Ceremony:
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Bar services:
$35 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Nov.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Loft
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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4.8
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The Madison is a highly praised wedding venue with exceptional service provided by Daryl, Anthony, and Cher. Reviewers highlight the stunning space as a blank canvas for creative wedding decor, along with the ease in planning and execution. Guests rave about the accommodating staff, reasonable price point, and personalized attention to detail. The venue is described as a dream location for weddings, offering a unique and industrial vibe with ample space for various event needs, making it a top recommendation for couples seeking a stress-free and magical wedding experience.Review photos
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Celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary at The Madison was nothing short of magical. From the moment we walked into the venue, it was clear we had stepped into a space where dreams are brought to life.
Daryl and his teams personable nature and kind-hearted spirits made us feel immediately at ease. They listened intently to our vision, no matter how detailed, and with infinite patience, they turned every idea into a reality. Their professionalism was unmatched—every moment, every detail, was handled with care and precision, making the entire process seamless from start to finish.
The Madison itself is a canvas of possibility, and in the hands of Daryl and his team, it transformed into a space that perfectly captured the love and joy of our milestone celebration. From the first meeting to the last goodbye, we were treated not just as clients, but as cherished guests.
If you are searching for a venue that doesn’t just host events but creates memories that linger like the sweetest dream, look no further. The Madison—and the incredible Daryl and team—are truly extraordinary.
I cannot give this venue enough praise! We had the most incredible experience at The Madison for our wedding. From start to finish, it exceeded our expectations in every way and I only have Daryl and Anthony to thank for that.
The space is absolutely stunning. I loved that it is a blank slate and that we could decorate it how we wanted. The creative freedom was important to me.
Daryl and Anthony are exceptional! They were super understanding when we needed to reschedule and were super easy and fun to work with.
We highly recommend The Madison to any couple looking for a beautiful, stress-free (no literally, I was so calm) wedding day.
We will forever cherish the memories that were made here and we are so thankful for everything Daryl and Anthony did to make our day so magical. <3
The Madison was God sent! Literally! I was planning this wedding out of state and was super nervous, on top of that I'm not a great planner. Daryl and team made the process so simple and seamless.
I couldn't thank this venue more. Even the day of, Daryl and team, continued to check on me to see if I needed anything. I was so grateful!
Price point was great, venue is beautiful for pics, customer service was incredible.
I'd rate them 10 stars if I could!
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If we could give The Madison 10 stars, we would. As soon as we toured The Madison, we knew it was our dream venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. The space is gorgeous, even with minimal decor, but has the blank canvas potential to be anything you want. Our guests were raving about how unique and stunning the space is. Most importantly, everyone that works at The Madison is AMAZING. We had the pleasure of working with Daryl as our venue coordinator, and he went above and beyond to make our day perfect. He was eager to share ideas during the planning process and made us feel so loved the day of our wedding. Anthony and Cher were also a part of our day, ensuring everything went smoothly (and hyping us up), and we can't thank them enough. If you're considering The Madison for your next event, we 1000% recommend!
I truly can't express how impressed I have been with Daryl, Anthony, and Cher of the Madison. They have been incredibly responsive throughout the process including being available to meet up a few times leading up to our wedding to ensure that our visions were possible. They go out of their way to make the wedding absolutely perfect and you can tell that they are proud of the business they've created, and they should be. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and I couldn't thank them enough for all their hard work!
Ugh. Where do I even start with this venue. Daryl and Anthony are truly the most kind and caring people I have had the pleasure of meeting in the wedding industry. They will treat you as family when you are planning your special day and go to any length to make sure it is perfect. I have seen them pull rabbits out of their hats to make things happen!
The space itself is beautiful and versatile. I would highly recommend The Madison!
We absolutely loved our wedding at The Madison! This was the one and only venue my husband and I toured. As soon as we walked into the venue we saw the incredible opportunity to create the wedding of our dreams. We worked closely with both Anthony and Daryl and could not praise them enough for their commitment, attention to detail, knowledge and support from day one until the end! They will go above and beyond and truly make you feel like family. Highly recommend The Madison!!
Being in the event industry ourselves, we knew finding a team of key partners to work with would be pivotal to success for our wedding. Anthony and Daryl at The Madison knocked it out of the park.
We wanted a fun, unique and industrial-vibe venue and this venue provides all that and so much more. It is a blank canvas that truly allows you to turn it into whatever your vision may be. The service, ideas, and personal attention the team at The Madison give each event is incredible. From our first meeting with them, we knew they were the team for us to create a successful and memorable wedding.
They offer a variety of bar package tiers to fit your budget and are able to accommodate custom / signature drinks for an additional personal touch. The bar staff they provide are true sweethearts. When it comes to load in / setup, they are there to not only help you, but are willing to accommodate anything and everything you may need.
The venue offers a variety of different spaces to accommodate everything from a cocktail hour, ceremony, reception and outdoor spaces all at one venue. Truly, everything you could ask for. There are a handful of preferred caterers they work well with to provide anything you could need from a catering perspective.
The venue is a blank slate, and with that, allows you to add your own creativity to develop the event you vision. Ample amount of available electric also allows for pretty much any level of production you are looking to host here.
The venue is great, but - as mentioned above - it is the people who truly build your team. The two gentlemen who run this facility (Anthony and Daryl) are the ones behind the magic here. They honestly care and have your event’s best interest in mind. They are willing to step in and assist on anything needed and are truly team players when it comes to building your vendor team.
Thank you to the two of you for making our wedding dreams come true.
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Jeff & Cierra
Anthony and Daryl were absolutely amazing to work with. We had the most unbelievable wedding day and the Madison was a huge part in making the experience what it was. There are so many cool things that you can do within the venue itself to make your day as special as you had always hoped it would be. I would highly recommend the Madison for your wedding/special event space.
The Madison was absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. Their communication style was great - they were responsive via text, email, and through their online portal, making it easy for us to coordinate all the details. The venue itself was a large, blank space that we were able to fully customize to our liking. They were incredibly supportive, setting everything up perfectly so our wedding day went off without a hitch. Even when a small hiccup came up, they had a great backup plan that we didn't even have to worry about. The after party space was also ideal, and the Madison team were just wonderful people to work with throughout the entire process. I would absolutely book them again in a heartbeat for another event.
I don't think my words are truly going to capture how AMAZING this venue is but I'm going to attempt it.
If you're a person with minimal words, go ahead and just book this venue. You won't regret it.
I had a small wedding here, when I say small I mean 25 people small, which honestly is a huge task in itself.
We had our ceremony and our dinner in "The Grove" portion of "The Madison". It was absolutely a dream come true.
I wanted a wedding where we could dress up, walk down the isle in the most beautiful fashion, but I struggled for so long to find a venue that would capture a small but beautiful dream without dumping a ton of money into the decorations. We searched in many states, destination venues, everywhere and The Madison/The Grove overachieved every single dream I ever had.
I am also not local, so I wasn't able to plan or visualize anything in person until the day of the wedding. Daryl, the most amazing human I had never met, acted like my best friend from day one. He facetimed me, congratulated us, he took every question with grace, he helped me plan and guide me on the "what to dos". Planning a wedding when you've attended two weddings in your adult life is hard, planning a wedding in a unfamiliar place is hard, planning a small wedding, ill conclude is even harder as it's hard to wrap your mind around wedding costs, when in your head you just need the smallest details. However, The Madison venue has everything laid out for you. They have the most amazing partnerships. I reached out to many vendors for quotes and although I didn't pick everyone through their recommendations, the biggest warming feeling was felt speaking with every single vendor they had. They all raved about the venue itself, the people, the incredible moments that get put together.
I had moments I wanted to cherish, I had put together small details that I wanted displayed, all boxed in a million plastic boxes and they set everything up for me in a million more ways than I ever imagined. There's so many different blank canvases here,
white brick walls, washed brick walls, industrial modern, amazing greenery walls, giant mirrors, natural brick & greenery walls, a patio. Everything flowed so wonderfully, I didn't worry. They ran over and guided everything as we transitioned and I felt like I'd known them my whole life. I cannot begin to explain the amazing venue these humans have. Please please book here. The venue is so beautiful, the owners are amazing.
Oh, also, bring your dog. It's amazing.
Anthony and his staff were amazing every step of the way. He responded very quickly to phone calls, text messages and emails during the planning process. He was very helpful with suggestions to make our event spectacular. He accommodated our set-up and deliveries and made the breakdown for our vendors seamless! We were so happy with the results of bringing all the vendors together to make our event everything we had hoped it would be!!
I cannot say enough about the wonderful experience my family had at The Madison. After another venue canceled our wedding booking, without explanation, the guys at The Madison stepped in and helped us put together our daughter's dream wedding. Anthony and Daryl are a wonderful team and I want to thank them so much for all that they did. The venue was just beautiful and the speakeasy for the rehearsal dinner was amazing. I would definitely use The Madison again.
We had such a wonderful experience working with Anthony and Daryl and the whole Madison team for our Plexus Holiday Party. They helped make our 250+ person event feel special and our guests absolutely loved the venue. Their service and commitment to professionalism and attention to detail was exceptional, and we'd highly recommend booking with them!
I seriously don’t know how I can fit all the amazing things I have to say into one review. Daryl, Anthony and Jana went ABOVE and beyond to make our day so special. Daryl and Anthony had taken over director positions the spring leading up to our wedding and let me just say that was the BEST thing to ever happen for us and The Madison!! They are beyond amazing. Planning with them was so smooth. We left every walk through feeling so relieved because of them. They are truthfully experts in what they do. All of our problems were solved, questions answered and anything we wanted they made happen with no questions asked. They were always available to talk or answer any questions that may have come up which I was very appreciative of.
They gave us access to the venue the day before for set up since they had nothing booked which was extremely nice. I know some venues won’t offer this or they will have you pay more for early access. Since they also had nothing booked the day after we were able to pick up our things on that Monday. We were able to avoid large same day pick up fees from some of ours vendors since they allowed us to come back Monday which was so nice of them and saved us a lot of money!
Unfortunately it rained all day and we were not able to have our ceremony outside. They helped us create our rain backup plan and worked closely with our wedding planner to do everything they could to make it perfect! We had a larger guest count which made the inside ceremony a little more difficult since we needed to do a room flip after to be ready for the reception. Daryl and Anthony were there helping set up the ceremony space and helped with the room flip after the ceremony was over which was beyond nice of them.
Once it was time for dinner they both continuously checked not only on us but on our parents as well. They wanted us to be able to focus on each other and be in the moment and it really showed. Daryl even brought us drinks so that we could sit together and just enjoy our dinner. We were completely blow away at how much they truthfully cared about us on our special day.
Our guests have not stopped talking about our wedding and how amazing it was. Everyone loved the venue because of how different it was compared to any wedding they have been to before. We had 260+ guests and no one ever felt crowded or on top of each other. Oh, and the drinks at the bar were phenomenal!! Such good bartending staff!!
If you’re looking for a venue to wow your guests and staff that is going to do anything to make your day perfect then this is the place for you!! If I could give them a million stars I would. The absolute best!!!
- Taylor and Andrew Biegacki (10/14/23)
Daryl and Anthony have created one of the best wedding and event venues in Cleveland! From the site itself to their dedication, professionalism and pure love for what they do, it was so fun and easy to host our wedding at The Madison. The space itself is a dream, so much open space that is waiting to be filled with whatever your heart desires! The bridal suites are beyond beautiful and industrial chic. We had a few handicapped family members in attendances and they raved about how this truly was an easy experience for them. People from Cleveland and all of our guests from out of state raved about the venue and how it’s a hidden gem. 1000% recommend hosting any event here as the site and team combination will be sure to completely knock it outta the park! 10 stars!!!!
We just got done with our wedding at The Madison and we could not have been more happy with EVERYTHING. Daryl and Anthony went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. They also went out of their way make sure our family was happy and having a good time as well. Everything with planning at The Madison was so stress free. We got so many compliments about how great the entire day was there! HIGHLY recommend having either your wedding or any special event there!! -Tom & Megan Weber (October 2023 Wedding!)
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2023
Thank you, Megan and Tom, for your wonderful review! Your happiness on your wedding day is our greatest reward. We're thrilled to have been a part of your special day from the beginning to the end. Here's to making more magical memories in the ...
future!
When I walked into the Madison this summer I was greeted by Anthony and Daryl Licursi, I was blown away by their incredible professionalism and kindness. Every time I’ve seen them they have treated myself and my staff with the utmost respect. They are so much fun, they truly care about the clients event and the vendor teams they work with! It’s stress free and hassle free with them. They are the best thing to ever happen to The Madison. Not to mention their outstanding bar services company, Licursi Bartending. We can’t wait to go back and work with them in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2023
Cherie,
Thank you for your incredible words and for sharing your experiences at The Madison this summer. We're truly humbled by your kind words about our team. It was a pleasure to greet you and work alongside you and your staff.
We're deligh...
ted to hear that you found our professionalism, kindness, and the respect we show to clients and vendor teams to be exceptional. Making events stress-free and hassle-free is always our goal, and we're thrilled that you had such a positive experience with us.
We're excited about the prospect of working with you again in the future. Your support means a lot to us, and we can't wait to create more memorable moments together. Here's to many more successful collaborations!
I had the most fantastic experience working as a planner with the Madison Venue! Daryl and Anthony are true professionals. Their entire staff works diligently to ensure a seamless operation and extremely attentive. THEY ARE ALL HARD WORKERS and have wonderful communication. Daryl, Anthony and their staff went above and beyond and no request was too big or too small for them to tackle. The guests were all smiles, and the entire event went off without a hitch. These two are incredibly hard workers who genuinely care about their clients. They made sure I had everything I needed to oversee the event smoothly. I can't recommend them enough for their exceptional service and dedication! If you need a venue that will support you from start to finish, book the Madison.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2023
Lorry,
Wow! We're genuinely overwhelmed by your kind words and feedback. It's always a pleasure to collaborate with dedicated professionals like yourself. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience working with Daryl, Anthony, ...
and our entire team at the Madison Venue. Ensuring every event goes off without a hitch and that our clients and their guests are all smiles is our top priority.
Thank you for acknowledging the hard work, dedication, and communication from our team. Your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future. Here's to many more successful events together!
Warm regards,
The Madison is absolutely wonderful and it was such an amazing place to have our wedding. Anthony and his team are easy to work with, communicative, flexible, and just overall wonderful. The space itself is beautiful and unique, and is true Cleveland treasure!
Working with Anthony and his crew was amazing. What a tremendous help they were. They made everything so simple and easy on my end being the mother of the bride things can get very stressful. My whole experience with them was 100% stress-free. They made all my visions come to life. I would recommend the venue for any event… Not only is the event space great, but working with Anthony and Darrell… They just can’t be beat. They are top notch!
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2023
Marci,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It truly warms our hearts to hear such amazing praise from you. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience, and it's feedback like yours tha...
t motivates us to continue doing our best.
We will definitely pass on your wonderful comments to the entire team. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. If you ever need anything or have more feedback to share, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you a fantastic day, and once again, thank you for making our day with your positivity!
Warm regards,
The Madison Team
The Madison was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was not only beautiful but the team is absolutely fantastic.
Anthony and Darryl made sure everything was perfect from the first walkthrough and worked with our coordinator and vendors to make sure we had the best day. Kim was there the day of and worked the whole time making sure everything was taken care of and we were able to focus on dancing the night away with family and friends.
Denise and the bar staff handled every detail for the bar. We got so many compliments on the drinks and the level of service they provided.
I would highly recommend The Madison and The Madison team. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2023
Holly, we are absolutely thrilled to read your wonderful review! It brings us so much joy to know that our entire team was able to make your special day truly magical. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're truly grateful to have been ...
a part of your memorable celebration. If there's anything else you need or if you ever want to relive those cherished moments at The Madison, don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the happiness in the world!
Had a great time at The Madison for my wife’s best friends wedding. The venue is beautiful and the staff was great to work with! Between the wedding planner and the Madison staff Darryl and the bartenders, we had a great time! Everyone was taken care of and had a great time! Amazing venue!
My daughter's wedding was at The Madison this month and I cannot say enough positive things about our experience. Anthony and Daryl were so easy to work with, very helpful, provided great suggestions and the day was perfect. We had the wedding ceremony in the main area, with the cocktail hour in the smaller room that leads to the enclosed beautiful patio. The main area was quickly flipped while our guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks. We have so many wonderful memories from this special day that we will always treasure.
The Madison was great! Super nice bar package choices and amazing natural light. I can’t wait to get our wedding photos back because the space is beautiful.
Had our wedding at The Madison. They did a terrific job. Leah was awesome to work with. Very helpful throughout the whole process and was instrumental in making sure our big day was amazing. The venue looked great for our wedding; and the bartenders and crew worked their tails off the whole evening. The Madison worked really well with all our vendors. Would 10/10 recommend anyone looking for a wedding venue to check out The Madison. It’s a really cool space, big, can accommodate a large crowd, and the staff will go out of their way to take care of you.
Recently attended a family members wedding here. Absolutely gorgeous space, very clean and well kept.
All of the staff members were extremely attentive and kind.
I would reconsider booking your wedding here. The contract has been altered multiple times and the beautiful rooms they advertise to use to get ready are NOT air conditioned. This was not disclosed to us. We did not find out until our final walkthrough when we realized the rooms were too hot to use. I don’t want another bride to have to go through this.
Where to begin with how great the Madison was for our wedding. When we booked, we knew we had endless possibility to make our day exactly that, ours. Maggie, Emily and the rest of the team at the Madison worked tirelessly to make every last detail perfect. Although they have preferred vendors, you’re allowed to use any vendor you would like. There are multiple rooms and areas for a full service event. We had our ceremony in the Foundry Room, cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception in the main room. Our guests raved all night about the space and couldn’t believe they hadn’t been to a wedding here yet. I can’t recommend spending your day at the Madison enough!
I played in a band at the Madison. My $10,000 vintage Selmer saxophone was stolen. It's been a month and the Cleveland Police and I have yet to obtain the security footage. No cooperation from the venue. No phone calls returned. When I did get through to Maggie the manager she lied and said she wasn't there the evening my saxophone was stolen so she didn't know what happened. That was a lie, i spoke with her that night before I filed a police report. You would think a business would be more sympathetic to their vendors in a case a grand theft. Maybe they have something to hide? It's in a sketchy part of town. You and your guests deserve better. If you are a vendor, stay away from this venue as well. I've been in the wedding industry for more than 20 years and have never experienced this level of disrespect...
We booked our wedding at The Madison and we loved it. The Madison is a beautiful refurbished warehouse location. In addition to being a stellar location, the staff working this venue was world-class. They were very accommodating to work with and helped us put together our perfect event. I can't recommend the Madison highly enough.
Absolutely loved having our reception here - it looked beautiful and there was so much space! The bridal suite is stunning and I loved how every event at this venue looks different! I definitely would recommend!
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- Daryl LicursiDirector of EventsDaryl Licursi has been in the industry for over 12 years and have worked back of the house all the way up to managing and creating events from the ground up. Daryl specializes in floorplans and layout design and has a strong suit in wedding sizes of 150 or less. It's evident by the reviews that Daryl has a passion for the wedding industry and loves to create that special day for you and your fiance.
- Anthony LicursiDirector of Sales & Corporate EventsAnthony Licursi has been in the wedding industry just over 12 years and leads the overall sales for The Madison along with managing the corporate side of The Madison. In between the corporate side, Anthony takes point on our larger weddings of 250+ guests and specializes in catering team management for the Madison. Anthony has the ability to blend design and logistics while maintaining budgets for our clients to help maximize their special day. No event is too small or too large for Anthony.
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