Every year we have lots of couples who are nervous about the weather ruining their pictures. Living in Wisconsin, I don’t blame them…even in the hottest months of summer, you just never know! If you plan to take pictures outdoors and the chance of rain leaves you with a big scary question mark, consider planning a backup indoor location. There are so many gorgeous places in town that create stunning backgrounds for photographs. Maybe your church or ceremony site offers great light, stained glass or beautiful architecture. If not, maybe your reception hall or hotel lobby would work. If you’re not happy with either of those options, we’ve got a few suggestions that work great for pictures. If you’re interested in one of the locations, you’ll need to make contact before your wedding, as some require a permit, charge a nominal fee, or just need to have you on the schedule. If you haven’t yet booked a wedding venue, any of these places are spectacular for your ceremony, reception, or even both. Plus they offer great outdoor and indoor options for pictures.

1 – The inside of the Capitol features dramatic lighting, architecture and stonework with lots of options for photos. The building closes at 4pm, so if your schedule includes pictures after that time, this probably isn’t the best option for you.

2 – The Overture Center features a variety of modern spaces that give a gorgeous, sleek look to wedding photos.

3 – The inside of the Memorial Union offers so much character with its great window architecture, stone pillars and art museum.