The village of Waunakee, whose name is derived from the Native American word meaning "the fair and pleasant valley," is conveniently located just eight miles north of Madison, but it still has plenty of its own resources to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.

Waunakee is home to several beautiful parks, which offer plenty of scenic locations for engagement and wedding photographs.

Several of the parks, including Centennial Park, Hanover Park, Ripp Park, Savannah Village Park, and Tierney Park, have pavilions and shelters you can rent for special occasions.

For elegant weddings, check out The Meadows of Sixmile Creek, one of Waunakee's most popular wedding venues, as it features scenic views of the golf course, an outdoor tent for spring and summer weddings, and an indoor banquet facility that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Prime Time Mobile DJs, an award-winning entertainment company, can keep you and your guests dancing all night long with music that you choose to fit the style and theme of your wedding.

Waunakee's parks offer plenty of opportunities for hiking, picnicking, snowshoeing, and bike riding, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to have some fun.

You can also visit the nearby city of Madison, which is home to numerous museums and attractions, such as the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Chazen Museum of Art, just to name a few.

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