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Meagan + Sam | Madison, Wisconsin | Simple Summer Downtown Wedding at The Tinsmith

March 25, 2022 By Sarah Davidson

We love when HUE becomes part of the family! We first met Meagan and Sam in Spring of 2020 after receiving a referral from Meagan’s sister Whitney, who we had already been planning an August of 2020 wedding with. Sadly Whitney and David’s wedding needed to be postponed due to Covid, and the joke was that Meagan + Sam just took their date instead, a year later!

We appreciated the simple elegance these two desired, knowing that their venue, The Tinsmith, did not need much dressing up. Instead, the focus could remain solely on the joy of coming together. Speaking of that, their family’s got the opportunity to do this twice in just one month’s time between the two sister’s weddings, where each served as the other’s Maid of Honor!

We loved that Meagan + Sam didn’t take themselves too seriously, and made sure to have a lot of fun sprinkled in throughout the day – with the photos to prove it!⁠

Congrats again, M + S!

We loved all the beautiful greens and simple summery blooms from Daffodil Parker sprinkled throughout the venue and in girls’ bouquets!

Sam’s reaction to his soon-to-be-bride was one of the sweetest we’ve seen. These two partied their way right back down the aisle and headed out on the town for some Madison area photos!

It was so special for our HUE crew to help with both of these sisters’ big days! Their love for each other and bond are so evident.

Congratulations again, Meagan + Sam! It was an honor to play a role in your beautiful day and the start of your marriage!

Coordination: HUE by Sarah Davidson
Photography: UEDA Photography
Videography: Gero Pictures (Paul Gero)
Venue: The Tinsmith
Floral: Daffodil Parker
Catering: Upstairs Downstairs Catering
Entertainment: Madison Mobile DJ
Beauty: Brideheads
Transportation: Cruise-A-Palooza

Chief Strategist and Creative Director of HUE by Sarah Davidson, Sarah is a sought-after event industry consultant, planner, and strategist based in Madison, WI. Follow her work on Instagram at @huebysd.

Rachel + Mike | Waterloo, Wisconsin | Relaxed + Vibrant Summer Wedding at The Wildwood Barn & Cottage

December 15, 2021 By Sarah Davidson

Rachel and Mike’s sweet and charming wedding day at The Wildwood Barn & Cottage was everything we love about summer weddings!With their amazing smiles and good-natured vibes, these two were one of the sweetest couples we’ve ever had the opportunity to work with.

Their wedding day was the perfect mix of relaxed but traditional, full of vibrant summer color, and incorporated many personal elements significant to them as a couple. We loved all the sweet details of their day and exploring a new venue that we can’t wait to be back at again!

See more from Rachel + Mike’s July Wisconsin wedding day down below!

The Wildwood Barn & Cottage’s location is a tucked-away treat with plenty of trees, a hidden pond with trails, rustic barns, a charming cottage, and the most wonderful owners who turned their family’s farm into a Wisconsin wedding slice of heaven!

Rachel and Mike decided to have both a ceremony in a church and an outdoor ceremony at their reception location – the best of both worlds!

Guests enjoyed dancing the night away under the stars and café lights outside the bar barn (bar-n, if you will) and s’mores over the fire pit at sundown alongside an ice cream cart! Also, how breathtaking are the sunset photos of these two?

All the best to Rachel and Mike – congratulations again on your beautiful marriage!

To see more real weddings and events designed, coordinated, and produced by our HUE team, click HERE!

Design, Planning + Coordination: Loni w/ HUE by Sarah Davidson
Photography: Larissa Marie Photography
Ceremony Venue: Blessed Sacrament Church
Reception Venue: The Wildwood Barn & Cottage
Floral: Felly’s Flowers
Hair + Makeup: Bridal Beauty OnSite
Bridal Gown: Brandi’s Bridal Galleria, Etc.
Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: SuitShop
Catering: Hy-Vee
Cake: Carl’s Cakes
Dessert: Sweet Tooth Ice Cream
DJ: Midwest Sound DJ
Transportation: Good Times Chariots

Whitney + David | Madison, Wisconsin | Glam Downtown Wedding at The Sylvee

November 7, 2021 By Sarah Davidson

After postponing their wedding date TWICE, the third time was a charm for Whitney and David, who hosted their celebration at The Sylvee that focused on their values and vibe as a couple throughout. The wedding of this awesome California-based couple included many personal touches from their community, with the evening’s MC and reception band being childhood friends of Whitney’s!⁠⁠

⁠One of Madison’s newest and most unique wedding venues, The Sylvee did not require much dressing up, but our HUE crew had fun with what we did, including a few glam pieces from Event Essentials and A La Crate Rentals, all captured masterfully by Tim Fitch Photography, of course!⁠

⁠⁠We LOVED our planning journey with this couple, who had the perfect balance of both keeping it fun and keeping it real. Congrats Whitney + David!⁠

⁠⁠P.S. we also loved that Whitney told her sister Meagan that she HAD to hire the HUE team for her big day as well and we got to celebrate with them this past year too!

See more from Whitney + David’s downtown Madison wedding day below!

We were in love with the ambiance of The Sylvee and their industrial vibe that was such an easy blank canvas to transform Whitney + David’s wedding day into the unique and beautiful one that it was.

We had all hands on deck flipping this gorgeous ceremony space into a dinner scene during their happy hour and then flipping it again into a dance floor for this fun-loving couple to dance the night away with their loved ones!

One of our favorite parts of their day was coordinating the logistics to play a pre-recorded toast from David’s mom who was battling cancer in Tennessee and couldn’t attend their special day. The raw emotion was felt throughout the entire venue.

Congratulations, Whitney + David!

To see more real weddings and events designed, coordinated, and produced by our HUE team, click HERE!

The Dream Team
Design, Planning + Coordination: HUE by Sarah Davidson⁠⁠
Photography: Tim Fitch Photography⁠⁠
Videography: Hello Darling Films⁠⁠
Venue: The Sylvee⁠⁠
Catering: Adamah Neighborhood Table⁠⁠
Charcuterie: Fromagination⁠⁠
Donuts: Greenbush Bakery⁠⁠
Rentals: Event Essentials⁠⁠, A La Crate Rentals
AV: Celebrations Entertainment⁠⁠
Live Entertainment: WheelHouse⁠⁠
DJ: Juke Box Bandstand
Beauty: Brideheads

Rachel + Logan | Arlington, Wisconsin | Simple + Rustic Spring Backyard Barn Wedding

October 20, 2021 By Sarah Davidson

Rachel and Logan’s wedding was the most lovely day for the most deserving of couples.⁠ ⁠⁠Our first meeting with Rachel and Logan had us loving their laidback style and passion for being good humans.⁠ We turned a big, old (like 1830’s old) barn into a magical oasis on a quiet farm dotted with gardens, and it was beautiful.
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This couple was hoping for a simple and elegant day that had all the trimmings, but not a lot of fuss, and we had the BEST time making it happen in just 4 months!⁠⁠ Working with a blank canvas and a vision is our favorite art, and we’re not sure which part we loved more from Rachel and Logan’s wedding: planning it or executing it!⁠ ⁠⁠Enjoy each detail below!

The property belonged to a business client of Logan’s and was the perfect setting for these two to join in union surrounded by their closest loved ones.

We loved the fun and laughter yard games brought to both the couple and their guests!

This 1830’s barn was transformed into an absolute dream covered in twinkle lights for this fun-loving couple and their guests to dance their hearts out for the rest of the night!

Congratulations, Rachel + Logan!

To see more real weddings and events designed, coordinated, and produced by our HUE team, click HERE!

The Dream Team
Planning + Coordination: Loni w/ HUE by Sarah Davidson⁠⁠
Photography: Ueda Photography⁠⁠
Venue: Caldwell Farms⁠⁠
Rentals: Event Essentials⁠⁠
Floral: Great White Farm⁠⁠
Catering: Broadway Diner⁠⁠
DJ: Madison Mobile DJ⁠⁠ Service
Desserts: The Looking Glass Bakery

Top Downtown Madison Wisconsin Wedding Venues + Hotels

October 6, 2021 By Sarah Davidson

A few years ago, when Kevin and I were looking to move and upgrade our Madison-area home, I really only had one non-negotiable: it had to be close to downtown!⁠⁠

If you’ve been hanging around here at HUE for any length of time, you’ve probably been able to tell that even with my UW student days behind me, the Capitol and Isthmus continue to call my name on a regular basis.⁠ ⁠

⁠Now, as a local business owner and a mom of 2, my eyes have been further opened to what’s available around that can bring joy and culture into my family’s lives. I want to be in the action. I want to stay current. There’s no better place to do that than downtown! A few weeks ago, I even teamed up with Destination Madison over on their blog, giving you all of my ideas, locations, and tips for taking FULL advantage of your next downtown Madison adventure!

From a wedding planner perspective in the event industry, downtown Madison offers a wide and exciting variety of venues and hotels to couples looking for that city, Madison-centric experience to celebrate their wedding day in. Today, I’m dropping my TOP recommendations down below! First up? Venues!

VENUES

The Orpheum Theater

If you’re looking for an edgy and historic location perfect for a party, The Orpheum Theater is the place to be! Located in the heart of downtown, this iconic theater has been a centerpiece of the Madison community since 1927! The art deco exterior and extravagant French Renaissance interior make for a space that is both classic and cutting edge.

The Tinsmith

This 1925 Madison-original Trachte brothers building was transformed into a stunningly unique venue that offers 9,000 sq ft of event space and a 4-season solarium! The Tinsmith features many luxury design-focused details throughout and is a part of the East Washington district expansion.

Madison Children’s Museum

The Madison Children’s Museum holds a special place in my heart as I started my wedding career here as a venue coordinator. Their offbeat and playful event space provides unique and out-of-the-ordinary fun for whimsical weddings!

Overture Center for the Arts

If you’re looking for an elegant, refined, and versatile wedding venue, you’ve met your match!With a variety of event space options along with lighting and sound capabilities worthy of a Broadway show, the Overture center adds a flair to every wedding there!

Monona Terrace

The Monona Terrace, on the beautiful Lake Monona, is where nature and architecture come together to provide you with an easy event space for your classic wedding day!

HOTELS

The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club

Right in the heart of downtown, The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s club is an easy location with incredible views and full-service amenities for your wedding day. With over 370 guest rooms, 27,000 square feet of event space, private dining options, and an in-house culinary team, you and your guests are set from arrival to departure for your celebration!

AC Hotel Madison Downtown

Just steps from Capitol Square in the center of downtown, the AC Hotel provides both stunning views and a convenient location for your big day. Their modern event space is perfect for intimate celebrations where guests can then check out their cool bar and enjoy creative catering from their in-house restaurant!

Graduate Madison

With Wisconsin local touches, vintage elements, and a summer camp-inspired rooftop bar, you’re going to love the fun and unique atmosphere at Graduate Madison for your wedding celebration. Did we mention they’re pet-friendly? BONUS!

Hotel Indigo

Part of East Washington’s expansion district, Hotel Indigo is truly one-of-a-kind. With local touches and artistic flair, their flexible event spaces bring the color and character of the downtown Madison area both indoor and outdoor for versatility that inspires creativity! Their location provides a relaxed and comfortable feel to your wedding day.

Need help finding the perfect venue for your big day? Our team of wedding planning experts here at HUE can’t wait to help you plan the wedding of your dreams! Contact us today!