Wedding videography in Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo, Wisconsin, from VIDART — a Madison, Wisconsin studio that films across the Dells, Baraboo and the Wisconsin River valley with no travel fee anywhere in our service area. You get an edited highlight film plus the full ceremony and toasts, delivered digitally and on a USB drive.
We know the rooms. We know the 18 Wisconsin Dells-area venues listed below, so we already know where the light falls at ceremony time and where to mic the officiant.
Simple pricing. $1,500 for a half day (up to 5 hours) or $3,000 for a full day (up to 10 hours). Add photography for the same rate and one crew covers both.
Clean audio, steady pictures. Wireless lavaliers on the officiant and groom, a recorder on the DJ board, two camera angles on the ceremony, and 4K, aerial and 360 options where the venue allows.
Wisconsin Dells wedding venues we film
These are the Wisconsin Dells-area venues couples ask us about most. The notes are the things that matter when we plan a wedding film there — where the light is, whether the ceremony is indoors or out, what the room looks like once the dancing starts.
Waterfront venues
- Wisconsin Riverside Resort (Spring Green, up to 400 guests) — Campground resort on the Lower Wisconsin River at the Spring Green edge of the region; riverfront outdoor ceremonies with sandbar and river-bluff backdrops; indoor reception hall.
Downtown, hotel, historic and industrial venues
- Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (Wisconsin Dells, up to 2,500 guests) — 212,000 sq ft of ballrooms and meeting rooms (mostly windowless, dark ballroom lighting); outdoor ceremonies run at sister property Trappers Turn; pond with fountain and swans, veranda and wrap-around deck.
- Wilderness Resort – Glacier Canyon Lodge (Wisconsin Dells, up to 1,200 guests) — Sandstone and Wilderness Ballrooms with chandeliers, high ceilings and large windows onto a wooded tree line; patio ceremonies beside the ballrooms with a rain backup; 40,000+ sq ft Glacier Canyon Conference Center attached.
- Chula Vista Resort (Wisconsin Dells, up to 420 guests) — On the Wisconsin River north of downtown; Riverwalk and River View deck ceremonies with river and Norway pine backdrop; forest-view ceremony option, tent, barn and dock settings; Riverview Ballroom (11,300 sq ft) and Tavern on the Green receptions.
- Al. Ringling Mansion (Baraboo, up to 300 guests) — 1906, ~20,000 sq ft circus-family mansion at 623 Broadway in downtown Baraboo; ornate interiors (Ladies Parlor), historic verandah for outdoor shots; attached Al. Ringling Brewing Co. taproom; private events booked through the mansion.
- The Crystal Room at Buffalo Phil’s (Lake Delton, up to 300 guests) — Event ballroom attached to Buffalo Phil’s restaurant on Gasser Rd in the Lake Delton resort strip; indoor-only reception space, so plan portraits off-site (Mirror Lake State Park is minutes away).
- Dells Bells Wedding Chapel (Wisconsin Dells, up to 50 guests) — Stand-alone wedding chapel for elopements and intimate ceremonies; small room, so wide lenses and off-camera light help; portraits usually move to the Riverwalk or state parks afterward.
- The Wisconsin Hotel & Conference Center (Wisconsin Dells, up to 450 guests) — Hotel ballroom and conference rooms on the Hwy 12/13 corridor; indoor reception venue with on-site guest rooms; standard hotel ballroom lighting.
- Wintergreen Resort & Conference Center (Lake Delton, up to 250 guests) — Grand Ballroom, ceremony area and dressing room at 60 Gasser Rd; outdoor and covered outdoor space; reviewers note scenic views from the property.
- Devil’s Head Resort (Merrimac, up to 600 guests) — Mountain-side banquet rooms for up to 600 on a 1,200-acre ski and golf property at the south edge of the Baraboo Hills; secluded outdoor ceremony area with rolling-hill views; minutes from Devil’s Lake State Park for portraits.
- The Voyageur Inn and Conference Center (Reedsburg, up to 400 guests) — Inn, supper club and conference center in Reedsburg; indoor banquet rooms with on-site lodging; classic supper-club interior.
- The Lodge at Mauston (Mauston, up to 500 guests) — Lodge-style event center with attached hotel in Juneau County off I-90/94; indoor ballroom plus outdoor ceremony space; largest capacity venue north of the Dells.
Barns, gardens, country clubs and wineries
- Trappers Turn Golf Club (Wisconsin Dells, up to 2,500 guests) — Kalahari-owned 27-hole course; reviewers describe outdoor ceremonies on the driving range, a veranda and a large wrap-around deck with heat lamps; clubhouse receptions of ~175; pond, stream and flower beds for portraits.
- Vennebu Hill Wedding Barn & Event Venue (Baraboo, up to 325 guests) — Hilltop restored Gothic barn on a 60-acre farm (360 County Road A) with sweeping views of the Baraboo Bluffs and Wisconsin River; outdoor ceremony site with indoor backup, cocktail patio, bride and groom prep suites, elevator; climate-controlled and open year-round; farmhouse lodging on site.
- The Swan Barn Door (Wisconsin Dells, up to 500 guests) — 12,000 sq ft stone-and-timber barn on River Rd; outdoor al fresco ceremony area and cocktail patio, indoor reception with room for a full band; get-ready rooms; farmhouse adjoining the barn plus nearby condos for lodging.
- The Dells Barn (Baraboo, up to 300 guests) — 1957 barn (S2269 Timothy Lane), former home of the Wisconsin Opry, with reclaimed wood and vintage theater seats from the Al. Ringling Theatre; 80 acres of rolling countryside for portraits; indoor and outdoor ceremony areas, covered outdoor space, private dressing suites, on-site lodging.
- Wild Rose Ranch of Baraboo (Baraboo, up to 200 guests) — Ranch/barn venue with indoor and outdoor space (per Eventective and WeddingWire listings); rural setting between Baraboo and the Dells; confirm ceremony site and get-ready rooms with venue.
- Tranquility Farm WI (Wisconsin Dells, up to 150 guests) — Small farm venue listed in the Dells visitor bureau’s outdoor/rustic wedding category; open-air ceremonies with countryside backdrop; confirm indoor backup with venue.
If your venue is not listed, it is almost certainly somewhere we can scout before your date — ask when you check availability.
Getting married in the Wisconsin Dells area: licenses and civil ceremonies
Marriage licenses for Wisconsin Dells weddings come from the county, not the city. In Sauk County the office is the Sauk County Clerk at West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Room 144, Baraboo, WI 53913. The license fee is $80 per the county application sheet (confirm current fee with the clerk; cash or check; waiver +$10). Waiting period: 3 days (waivable). Courthouse ceremonies are available in Sauk County: judges marry couples in their courtroom M-F 8:00-4:15 at no fee; court commissioners will travel to your venue for a fee; call 608-355-3286. Rules and fees change, so confirm on the official page before you book a date. If you are planning a courthouse or civil ceremony, our half-day coverage ($1,500) covers the ceremony, a celebration meal and portraits nearby.
| County | License fee | Waiting period | Courthouse / civil ceremony | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk County Sauk County Clerk | $80 per the county application sheet (confirm current fee with the clerk; cash or check; waiver +$10) | 3 days (waivable) | yes – judges marry couples in their courtroom M-F 8:00-4:15 at no fee; court commissioners will travel to your venue for a fee; call 608-355-3286 | official page |
| Columbia County Columbia County Clerk | $85 (cash, credit or debit; no checks; waiver $25 at clerk’s discretion) | 3 full days not counting application day (waivable for $25) | n/a – clerk’s office requires an appointment and the county publishes an officiant directory; no courthouse ceremony service confirmed | official page |
| Juneau County Juneau County Clerk | $85 application; $110 total with 3-day waiver ($25); cash or credit only | 3 days not counting application day; waiver for medical, military or out-of-state applicants | n/a – county marriage license sheet does not mention courthouse ceremonies; office M-F 8:00-4:00 for licenses | official page |
| Adams County Adams County Clerk | n/a (cash or credit card only; no checks; card fees apply) | 3 calendar days; license issued on the fourth day and valid 60 days | no – clerk’s office states it does not schedule courthouse weddings or provide officiant information; couples arrange their own officiant before applying | official page |
Where Wisconsin Dells couples take their portraits
Portrait and engagement-session locations we recommend around Wisconsin Dells. Where a park or garden requires a photography permit, we arrange it as part of the day.
- Devil’s Lake State Park (Baraboo) — 500-ft quartzite bluffs, Balanced Rock and Devil’s Doorway overlooks, north and south shore beaches; lots fill before 9 a.m. on summer weekends, so shoot weekday or dawn; golden hour on the East Bluff trail. Permit: State park vehicle admission sticker required on every parked car; paid photographers need a DNR Commercial Use Permit (Form 2200-128, submitted to the property manager 2+ weeks ahead); large ceremonies need a special event permit.
- Mirror Lake State Park (Lake Delton) — Narrow sandstone-walled lake with glassy reflections (hence the name); shaded cliff edges give soft light even at midday; minutes from the Lake Delton resort strip. Permit: State park sticker; same DNR commercial-use and special-event permit rules apply.
- Rocky Arbor State Park (Wisconsin Dells) — Quiet sandstone ledges and tall pines just north of downtown Dells; short loop trail with mossy rock walls; much less crowded than Devil’s Lake. Permit: State park sticker; same DNR commercial-use permit rules apply.
- Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area (Merrimac – Devil’s Lake area) — Narrow mossy sandstone-and-conglomerate gorge with a creek; deep shade and even light, best in late morning; rugged, wet footing and no tripod-friendly trail, keep gear light. Permit: State park sticker (managed under Devil’s Lake); DNR commercial-use permit for paid shoots.
- Pewit’s Nest State Natural Area (Baraboo) — Short sandstone gorge with small waterfalls on Skillet Creek southwest of Baraboo; intimate, shaded; fragile site, so shoot from the trail and viewpoints only. Permit: n/a (state natural area; stay on marked trail, no swimming).
- Downtown Baraboo Courthouse Square & Al. Ringling Theatre (Baraboo) — 1915 Al. Ringling Theatre marquee and ornate facade, brick storefronts and courthouse lawn; marquee lights make a blue-hour backdrop; Al. Ringling Mansion verandah one block away. Permit: n/a (public sidewalks).
- Wisconsin Dells Riverwalk & Dells of the Wisconsin River (Wisconsin Dells) — Sandstone cliffs and pine-topped gorges along the river; sunset over the Upper Dells from the Riverwalk; boat landings give cliff-wall backdrops no road reaches. Permit: n/a (public walkway; Dells Boat Tours ticket needed for Witches Gulch and Stand Rock landings).
- Circus World (Baraboo) — Historic Ringling Bros. winter-quarters buildings along the Baraboo River, antique circus wagons and big-top tents in season; strong color and vintage texture for engagement sessions. Permit: n/a (admission; confirm photo policy with the museum).
- Natural Bridge State Park (Leland – west of Baraboo) — Natural sandstone arch with a rock shelter below; dappled woodland light, best mid-afternoon when sun comes through the arch. Permit: State park sticker; same DNR commercial-use permit rules apply.
Good to know. Summer is the Dells’ peak season, accounting for 41% of direct visitor spending in 2025, so summer Saturday weddings compete with heavy resort and road traffic. Wisconsin Dells is trademarked as “The Waterpark Capital of the World” and is home to the state’s only mountain coaster. Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo draws over 2.5 million visitors a year, more than any other Wisconsin state park, and its parking lots often fill before 9 a.m. on summer weekends.
What is in your Wisconsin Dells wedding film
Every wedding film includes an edited highlight film (typically 4–8 minutes, cut to licensed music) and a full-length edit of the ceremony and toasts. We record audio separately — wireless lavaliers on the officiant and groom plus a feed from the DJ or band — so vows and speeches are clean even in a loud barn or a windy lakeside ceremony. Drone and 360 coverage are available where the venue and airspace allow.
Want photos too? See Wisconsin Dells wedding photography, or watch recent films in the video portfolio.
Pricing
Same rates for photography and videography. Book one, or add the second for the same price.
| Coverage | Photography | Videography | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day — up to 5 hours | $1,500 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Full day — up to 10 hours | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Every booking includes professional editing, an online gallery, a USB flash drive with the edited high-resolution JPGs (or the finished films), and a print release so you can print anywhere. Videography includes an edited highlight film plus the full ceremony and toasts.
Albums, parent albums, prints, canvases, archive drives with the RAW files and discs are available as add-ons — see the pricing page for the full list. A $300 non-refundable deposit holds your date; the balance is due on the day. Destination weddings are the full-day rate plus travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Wisconsin Dells?
Wedding videography in the Wisconsin Dells area typically runs from about $1,500 to $4,500 for a full day. VIDART charges $1,500 for a half day or $3,000 for a full day, and photography is available at the same rates on its own or as an add-on.
Do you charge travel fees to Wisconsin Dells?
No. Wisconsin Dells is inside our service area, which covers Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri and Michigan with no travel fees. Destination weddings outside the Midwest are the full-day rate plus travel.
Can you film a courthouse or elopement wedding in Wisconsin Dells?
Yes. Our $1,500 half day covers a civil ceremony, a celebration meal and portraits nearby. Courthouse ceremonies are available in Sauk County: judges marry couples in their courtroom M-F 8:00-4:15 at no fee; court commissioners will travel to your venue for a fee; call 608-355-3286. Check the county page for current rules.
How far in advance should we book?
Popular Saturdays from May through October in the Wisconsin Dells area book 9-12 months ahead. Off-season and weekday dates are often available on shorter notice.
How long until we get our film?
Finished files take 2-12 weeks depending on the season and our editing backlog: edited photos usually arrive in 2-6 weeks and finished films in 4-12 weeks. If you need something right away, we can deliver the unedited JPGs – or raw footage on request – within 72 hours of the wedding.
Do we need a permit to film at Devil's Lake State Park?
State park vehicle admission sticker required on every parked car; paid photographers need a DNR Commercial Use Permit (Form 2200-128, submitted to the property manager 2+ weeks ahead); large ceremonies need a special event permit. We arrange permits as part of the day wherever they are required.
Can we get the raw footage, and can you fly a drone?
Raw footage is available on an archive drive ($450 with the RAW photos, or on request within 72 hours). Aerial and 360 coverage are available where the venue and local airspace rules allow – we check both before the day.
Beyond Wisconsin Dells
We film weddings across the Midwest with no travel fee inside our service area: Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Green Bay, Rockford, Dubuque, Davenport and the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Appleton and Oshkosh, Iowa City, La Crosse, Minneapolis and St. Paul, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Des Moines and Omaha, Wausau, Lake Geneva, Door County, Galena, Kenosha and Racine, Janesville and Beloit, Waukesha County and Lake Country, Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Sheboygan, Kohler and Fond du Lac, Peoria and Bloomington-Normal, Rochester and Winona, Grand Rapids and Holland, South Bend and Elkhart. We also produce corporate video and film production.
Check your date
Peak Saturdays in the Wisconsin Dells area book 9–12 months out. Send your date and venue and we will confirm availability within a day.