Janessa & James

April 4, 2025 • Madison, WI, USA

Janessa & James

April 4, 2025 • Madison, WI, USA

Things to Do

Post Wedding Celebration

We will be going out for a celebratory bar crawl in Madison the day after the wedding. Anyone who would like to continue the celebration is welcome to attend! Meet us at Starkweather Brewing Company at 2:00 pm.


We also invite you to check out some of our favorite east side spots below!

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

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3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
(608) 246-4550

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a 16 acre outdoor botanical garden and 10,000-square-foot conservatory in Madison, Wisconsin. The outdoor gardens offer free admission and are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Garver Feed Mill

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3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI 53704, USA

Located on Madison's near East Side, nestled behind Olbrich Gardens, the award-winning Garver Feed Mill® is a multi-faceted destination that features local artisans, producers, wellness studios, and retailers offering visitors everything from coffee to ice cream, catering to kombucha.

Private and public events in our indoor and outdoor event spaces keep Garver bustling throughout the year, bringing people from near and far to "the Soul of Madison" - the vibrant East Side of the City. In winter months, Garver is home to the Dane County Farmers Market, the largest producer only farmers market in the nation.

Starkweather Brewing Company

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2439 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
(608) 467-6949

Starkweather Brewing Company serves as a community-focused gathering place in the heart of Madison’s East Side and a welcoming destination for all to explore a dynamic, ever-changing menu of finely crafted beer.

Blind Shot Social Club

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177 S Fair Oaks Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
(608) 230-5278

Food - Cocktails - Golf - Vibes

Now, more than ever, it is essential to support these common bonds that we share. Love of food, drink, golf, community, and good vibes. Whether you live for golf or simply want a well-crafted cocktail, a bite to eat, and some good conversation, this is your spot.

I/O Arcade Bar

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924 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

I/O is an open and inclusive space for drinkers with a gaming problem.

Try any of our custom cocktails or craft beers and stake out your cabinet - with over 70 games to choose from, you can set a new high score on your own or duke it out with friends. And if the screens get too bright, settle down at the bar or grab a board game and claim a table. There's always something to do at I/O.

I/O is a 21+ establishment. We offer all ages times every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-2pm!

Henry Vilas Zoo

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702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715, USA
(608) 266-4732

The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, WI is one of only a handful of admission-free, community-supported zoos in the country. Fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, our beautiful zoo features exhibits and attractions for the whole family!

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co.

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2322 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
(608) 709-1046

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. is an ice cream company based in Madison, Wisconsin that manufactures and distributes ice cream, Italian ice, oat ice cream, and no sugar added ice cream