I was really nervous about choosing flowers for my wedding. I know nothing about flowers, and I…read morehave heard how quickly the price adds up (especially with how big our bridal party was). My mother-in-law heard about Victoria's Garden from a friend, and since she was paying for the flowers, I was happy to go wherever she wanted. I am so thankful to the person that recommended Victoria's Garden to us. I had no idea what I wanted for flowers, I told Ellie my wedding colors (green and white) and her creativity immediately went to work. We gave her a price range and she made it her mission to stay well under that. I had mentioned a few types of flowers I liked, she told me that they weren't in season and would be more expensive. Instead of just going with those types and charging us more, Ellie found flowers that were in season that were similar to the ones I liked. Everything was perfect on my wedding day. Ellie and her crew showed up before the wedding and put everything together just like we had talked about. None of us even saw them working, it was like we showed up and everything was magically put together. Please go to Victoria's Garden if you're planning a wedding. You will be thoroughly impressed at this gem tucked away in Mount Horeb.

My daughter and her husband hired Victoria's Garden (Ellie) to provide flowers for their September…read more2014 wedding. They said (and I agree) that they could not have made a better choice (and there are many florists in the Madison area to choose from). Ellie listened to everything they wanted and really understood their vision. She understood their budget and helped them make decisions to fit within their price range. She even picked flowers from her own garden so their bouquets fit that budget. She needed no instruction on their wedding day. She did everything exactly how they asked (or better) and knew when to use her own judgment to make everything beautiful and perfect. Quality was amazing - many of the flowers were still spectacular 2-3 weeks (including the wedding bouquet which spent some time in our refrigerator while they were on their honeymoon) after the wedding date. Since almost all these words are theirs and not mine, I want to add that, the results were spectacular and personal at the same time. Autumn was a challenge given the types of flowers they most wanted but Ellie made it happen!

This is the absolute top of the line florist in the area, including Madison. Kathy will go out of…read moreher way to make everything perfect. No better customer service anywhere. And a huge selection! The store is cozy and beautiful. I would encourage you to go in and meet Kathy. She is truly a professional!

Kathy is amazingly gifted at the art of floral arrangements. All I had to do was tell her the…read morecolors and look I wanted and she went right to work. Grabbed all the flowers in the back of the shop and brought them to her work station in the front. What a joy to watch her work! She shared her tips and knowledge while precisely placing each flower. It was truly an experience.

Paradise park is a beautiful place for weddings. Its name says it all! My husband and I had our…read morewedding there and the owners were always very flexible and attentive. They responded very well to all our needs. It has a beautiful garden where you can appreciate the beautiful nature. Something that my husband and I liked, too, was privacy. If I had to get married again, I'd be there again

Gorgeous outdoor wedding venue. Our daughter's wedding was lovely here. The grounds are so well…read moremaintained, with some great spots for photos. Michelle H. is great to work with. Please check this spot out. It's close to the city, but you feel so secluded. It was perfect!

What was shown via Teleflora and what was delivered are two entirely different things. Even after…read moreconfirmation of "extra flowers" via email, what was sent isn't half the blossoms as Teleflora shoes. What a sad and embarrassing event for a mother for her birthday in an assist living facility. Shame...shame on you!!!

I'm giving Olson's five stars mainly because of their outstanding customer service. They went above…read moreand beyond when helping me pick out and order flowers for an Easter dinner, and when the time came to pick up my order they were so kind and helped me load my car. Great experience with them!

We had an amazing experience at this venue. Stephanie was so helpful and we definitely could not…read morehave pulled this off without her!! She made this event so special that we decided to book another event with her that night!!

They did a beautiful floral arrangement for a relative's funeral. Great customer service. Highly…read morerecommend.

Came to the Hilton Monona Terrace in Madison for an overnight stay and was greeted to a lovely…read moresuite as well as a phenomenal executive lounge. The welcoming staff not only created an, inviting experience, but provided helping assistance along the way. I would highly recommend staying here again. A couple of the great highlights are the great views of the lake as well as the state capital!

We stayed at this hotel for a week, which gave us plenty of time to adsorb the full experience…read more Before you even think about coming here, you need to be aware of the parking situation if you're bringing a car. We played the car parking juggling game by using street parking after 6 PM which is free, but you better move it before 8 AM if you don't wanna ticket. They do have a garage at the hotel but it is $28 a day. We found that the city garage directly across the street charges on average $10 less for overnight parking. Either way, you pay. In order to keep this review from becoming too long, I'll just list the pros, cons and some notes. PROS: very comfy bed and pillows, hot water/pressure, room safe, mini fride, ironing board/iron, blackout curtains, plenty of outlets, decent TV, airport shuttle, gym with a Pellaton, jacuzzi, pool, they do offer a dry cleaning service, The Audrey restaurant and bar. They have some small conference rooms upstairs. Behind the Audrey they have an ATM and charging stations. The hotel has a direct skyway connection to the conference center across the way. Nice room views. Very close walking distance to the Capital and many shops and restaurants. CONS: No stationary/pen, no microwave, no room service after 10pm, no laundry facilities, parking, AC unit was clunky and noisy, there's also a noticeable intermittent compressor- like noise cycling on/off all night long that reverberates throughout the building which drove me nuts. The bathroom is straight out of a Best Western, no walk in shower, carpeted rooms instead of laminate, no complementary breakfast or coffee ($4), no free room water unless you're a Hilton's honor member. NOTES: this hotel is very dog friendly and allows pets in the rooms which you may or may not be happy with. If you have allergies, you may wish to reconsider this place because it's very likely a dog has been in your room. The carpeting only exacerbates the problem. I was told that floors 6+7 tend to be pet free. They do have a small commissary downstairs where you can get your morning Starbucks, and other snacks, etc. finally, you need to use your key card every time you use the elevator. The general consensus after almost 200 reviews is 3 1/2 stars which is what I agree with. 10 informative photos for your consideration.

I visited The Century Barn as a guest of a wedding on site and found it to be a lovely spot. The…read moregrounds and barn are well-kept and feel secluded despite being just a quarter mile or so off the highway. The wedding I went to had an area set up with a tent and tables, an area with bags and giant Yahtzee, and an area across the driveway where the ceremony was held. The barn itself is bigger than it looks from outside and was able to accommodate several tables, a bar, a snack table, and a dance floor in addition to the built-in stage and a small deck out back. Downstairs there is a staging area for staff and those helping to keep the wedding going that's curtained off and the bathrooms. A++ for the staff - everyone I encountered was so nice and helpful and seemed to genuinely be enjoying themselves. D for the bathrooms. 1) There were only two stalls in the ladies room for about a hundred women. 2) The locks were out of alignment and I kept pinching my finger trying to get in and out. 3) The outer bathroom door stayed open so anyone was hanging out in the hallway could hear you taking care of business. 4) There was such a large gap in the stall door nearest the sink that anyone who was washing their hands had a pretty good view of you on the toilet. Yikes. Pretty much everyone I knew commented on the bathrooms and the awkwardness - improving those would go a long way to creating a five-star experience!

:) one of my favorite locations for wedding and event photography. There are so many great options…read morefor capturing portraits and landscape.