What does my rental include?

Dining room: 

Room dimensions: 101 ft long by 33 ft wide. Elevator in center, along inner wall. 

Dining tables and chairs:

• (1) Sweetheart table - seats couple (51 3/4” x 37”) 

• (8) Wooden harvest tables, seat 8 (95” x 37”)

• (20) 60” rounds, seats 8 

• (8) 8’ banquet tables, seat 8

• (6) 6’ banquet tables, seats 6 

• Fruitwood dining chairs

Bar and bar lounge:

• 6 high tops, 18 bar stools, 2 couches, 2 arm chairs, 7 stadium seats

• 37x92” table (Gifts, cocktail hour food, reception desserts, late night snack)

Lobby Lounge:

• Couch, 2 arm chairs, floating banquette seating

• Vintage workbench table 90” L, 23” W, 32” H

• Wood and metal console table 48” L, 22” W, 32” H

Dance Area and lounge seating: 

Dance floor: 30 square feet, 2 structural columns within dance floor. 

• 4 tables, 20 chairs, 3 high tops, 9 bar stools

• Couch, 4 chairs in lounge area with mantle and candles

Access to Partner Suites:

McKay Room: basement Partner Suite

• Closes for the evening at dinner hour

• Personal belongings need to be placed on valet cart. The Lageret Staff will move them to the first floor Leif Room during dinner.

Leif Room: first floor Partner Suite

• Open for your entire rental

Patio:

• 500 square feet

• 5 tables and 19 chairs, cafe lights, ash trays

• While the building is a non-smoking/non-vaping space, smoking is permitted on the patio.

Parking: 

• 80 stalls

• Cars must be removed by 10 am on the day following your event

• Cars remaining past noon may be ticketed

What are my rental hours?

• Friday and Saturday rentals: 8am-12 midnight

• Sunday rental 10am-10pm

• All guests, party members and belongings must exit by rental end time or 1/2 hour after bar service concludes.  DJ has 1 hour after bar service conclusion to exit.

How many guests can I invite?

250 is our maximum event size.

Can we have a rehearsal in the venue before our wedding day?

Yes! Rehearsals are scheduled for the day before the first wedding of the weekend - generally Thursdays or Fridays. Rehearsal times are 1 hour, free of charge and scheduled at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Reach out 1 month before your event to request a rehearsal time.

What do I need for linens?

• Wooden harvest tables do not use linens, but all other tables in the dining room do require linens. 

• Tables in the bar and dance area do not require linens, but linens can be used if you wish. 

• The Lageret does not rent linens. You can rent them through your caterer or coordinator, or a company like Event Essentials.

Round tables require: 

• 90” round - hits at knee level

• 108” round - just above the floor

• 120” round - reaches the floor with a little puddle

Rectangular banquet tables require: 

• 60”-126” - knee level, folding table legs will be visible

• 90”-132” - reaches the floor, folding table legs will not be visible 

What is Drikke?

Drikke (“Drink” in Norwegian) is the bar service of The Lageret. We hold a liquor license. Therefore, Wisconsin law prohibits any outside alcohol in the venue. 

• Our Plans and Pricing are available at Drikke.

• To start your bar plan conversation, inquire here.

Pre-celebratory beverage packages can be included in your bar plan to provide refreshments in the partner suites as your party gets ready for the main event. 

Our bar/alcohol policies:

• No outside alcohol can be brought into the Lageret as a stipulation of the Wisconsin liquor licensing law. A fee of $50 per can or bottle of outside alcohol found in The Lageret will be deducted from your damage deposit. This includes flasks, gift bags, partner suites. 

• The Lageret  does not serve or allow shots of alcohol or double cocktails. 

• The Lageret has the right to request ID to confirm the age of any guest who intends to consume alcohol.

• The Lageret has the right to refuse service to any guest. 

• The Lageret does not serve alcohol to any underage persons, regardless of parental/spousal  approval.

• The Lageret has the right to refuse alcohol service to any guest displaying signs of obvious intoxication.

• Harassment of The Lageret or Drikke Staff may result in the cessation of alcohol service. 

Who can we use for catering?

• Caterers must be on the Preferred Vendors list or approved by Jamae Ramsden. This is to assure that catering vendors have knowledge of The Lageret policies and service expectations. 

• Caterers must arrive 2 hours before guests are expected. They will use the 7th Street side entrance and park their vehicles on 7th street before guests arrive. 

• Cocktail hour foods and reception desserts do not need to be provided by a caterer. You will be responsible for setting up, maintaining and removing any foods not provided by a caterer. We have a cooler reserved for your use in the floral studio area. It can be used to store pre-ceremony food and non-alcoholic drinks for your wedding party, as well as hors d'oeuvres and desserts for your guests. You will need to provide any serving dish ware, silverware and napkins needed. 

Can we plan a late night snack?

Yes! Food carts, ice cream trucks, pizza delivery - your guests will be delighted to see it. Please let us know your plans in your pre-event questionnaire. 

Late night pizza boxes need to be removed by your party and placed in our dumpsters. 

What can Flora Designs by Jamae provide?

Our in-house floral service provides full design and installation of event floral and decor. As well as drapery installation, calligraphy signage service, stage and ceremony structure rental. 

For events utilizing any outside floral services or personal floral solutions, Flora is limited to providing drapery, calligraphy and structure rental only. 

Reach out to Flora Designs by Jamae to begin your floral conversation.

What decorations can we bring in? 

You are welcome to bring in personal decor and additional outside rental items. 

• The Lageret reserves the right to refuse items deemed to be unsafe or damaging to the venue. 

• All flames must be enclosed. 

Where can my guests stay in Stoughton?

Hilton Tru is our recommendation for accommodations in Stoughton. If you reserve a block of rooms for your guests, inquire about scheduling free shuttle service to The Lageret. Or we recommend renting your own shuttles from Madison area hotels. 

Can we plan live music in the Venue?

Yes! Live music sounds great in The Lageret. We’ve hosted groups of all sizes. Please let us know your plans in your pre-event questionnaire, so that we can answer questions about placement, stage rental, greenroom, timing and electricity needs. 

What does my DJ need to bring?

• 2 set-ups are needed, dance area and ceremony. Dining room amplification is recommended but optional. 

• Amplified speakers are installed in the in second floor ceremony and dining room, for your DJ to connect to. No speakers are installed on first floor. This includes dance floor, bar and lounge areas.

• DJs are welcome to visit the venue in advance, if necessary. 

Can our dog participate in our big day?

Yes! Dogs are welcome to be included in your ceremony. Dogs must have a person assigned to provide for their safety and comfort. Please limit their visit to a 2 hour window around the ceremony. Service animals are always welcome. Damage from pet accidents will be deducted from the damage deposit. 

Should I hire a Wedding Planner?

While not required, a Wedding Planner or Coordinator is highly recommended by The Lageret to assure that your event proceeds smoothly and with the greatest enjoyment for hosts and guests. Many of the Event Planners on our Preferred Vendors list provide Day-Of-Event services, if full planning service is not required. 

In the absence of an Event Planner a point person must be assigned for your event, this person will be the main coordinator and schedule keeper of your event day. Staff will look to this person to answer questions regarding timing, vendors, etc. This point person cannot be a member of your wedding party.

What is the Pre-Event questionnaire?

The Lageret’s Pre-Event Questionnaire is a document that will be sent to you via your The Lageret project portal 2 months before your wedding date. Completing it will provide us with valuable information to help your event run smoothly - such as your vendors, your schedule and special guest needs. 

What is the Policy Review?

We understand that many of the policies that were discussed in your initial tour or read in your contract signing may need refreshing before your big day. We will send a Policy Review document via your The Lageret portal one month before your wedding day for you to review and initial. Both partners must review and sign the document. It just keeps us all on the same page!

What is the policy on weapons in the Venue?

No firearms are allowed within The Lageret venue or parking lot. This policy is posted.

What is the cancellation Policy?

We know that this decision is never taken lightly and we understand that plans sometimes must change. Our cancelation policy is based on our ability to re-book the date reserved for you, as well as costs that are incurred in the establishment of your rental. 

Our cancelation policy schedule is:

• 12 months or more before the event date, deposit refunded, minus a rescheduling fee of 20% the full cost of rental

• 12-6 months from event date - The Lageret retains 50% of the full rental amount. No refund of deposit

• 6-3 months from event date - The Lageret retains deposit, invoices for 25% of full rental cost.

• 3 months or less from event date -  contract holders are responsible for the full rental amount. Retain deposit, invoice for balance. 

What does “The Lageret" mean and how do I pronounce it?

Stoughton has a proud Norwegian immigrant history. Our building was originally built as a tobacco warehouse, where many of those immigrants found work. We honor both of these histories in our name. Lageret is Norwegian for “The warehouse.” It’s as simple as that! We pronounce it Lager-A (like the beer). Forget the T.