Where History Meets Modern Celebration

Mercantile Hall holds a rich past, once serving as the beloved Schuette-Daniels furniture store, a true downtown Burlington mainstay. That era came to a dramatic close when a fire ripped through the building in 2013. Yet, from the ashes, a new vision emerged.

In 2017, Wendy Lynch saw beyond the damage. Beneath the charred remnants, she discovered beautiful hardwood floors, a hidden treasure. With a passionate eye for design, Wendy embarked on a remarkable transformation. She stripped the space back to its very bones, exposing the original brick walls and soaring ceiling beams to create the stunning, open space you see today.

This building, now Mercantile Hall, stands as a testament to resilience and reimagination, ready to host your unforgettable moments.

Meet your merc team

Nikki

Venue Manager
Nikki comes to us as a seasoned operator, and was drawn to the creativity and collaboration of the wedding and event industry, along with the level of passion vendors and couples pour into these special celebrations. She currently resides in the town of Genesee with her husband, daughter and 10 chickens. In her free time, you'll find her chasing one of them around outside or getting her hands dirty in the garden.

Nicole

Assistant Venue Manager
Nicole has a passion for coordinating beautiful celebrations, her fun personality and "I've got this" attitude put couples at ease on their wedding days so they can focus on what matters most. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys making memories with her kids. They love going on adventures together!

Marie

Bar Manager
Formerly a bar owner of 15 years, Marie describes becoming Mercantile Hall's Bar Manager as "the perfect garnish on an already delicious cocktail." Since joining our team in December 2019, she has provided excellent service to our guests and has truly loved bartending at weddings and events. In her words, "This isn’t work; it’s a celebration!"

Dee

Evening Event Coordinator
Dee is ever the worker bee, comfortable with working long hours, hustling as she goes. During events, she has you covered, ensuring details are tended to and your family and friends are well taken care of. In her free time, she’s an avid foodie always looking to create incredible dishes to feed the masses. She and her wife, Blanca, just welcomed their first child!

Sharica

Evening Event Coordinator
Sharica fell in with the wedding industry because it involves a few of her favorite things – food, music, dancing, and good vibes! As an Evening Event Coordinator, he’s ready to jump in and assist our couples with anything they need, ensuring a fun and memorable celebration. She's also one of our resident DJs and knows exactly how to keep the party going! In her free time, Sharica enjoys singing karaoke and dancing with her three children.

Ashley

Evening Event Coordinator
Ashley loves all the music, energy, and happiness of weddings, and she’s so excited to be part of it! Outside of work, she enjoys baking, gardening, and exploring wineries and coffee shops around Wisconsin.

Kristi

Bookkeeper
Kristi's high efficiency and can-do attitude make her the perfect fit for the job. She loves the energy surrounding weddings, as it’s such a happy time in people’s lives. Kristi has lived in Wisconsin for most of her life, and enjoys spending time with her son when she’s not crunching numbers in the office.

Tabitha

Director of HR
Tabitha works in the HR offices for our parent company, BEDO Brands. Her organizational skills are perfectly suited to her fast paced role and despite her lengthy to-do lists, her smile brightens every room she walks into. She is a mom of two beautiful children, so she’s a busy woman. Tabitha and her husband spend time with their kids on the water in the summer and are very involved supporting their community.

Andrew

Co-CEO

Wendy

Co-CEO

Ready to be part of the Mercantile Hall family?

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The entire team was incredible to work with throughout our two-year planning process. Every vendor we worked with had told us how wonderful the Merc team is to collaborate with, and we can attest to that as well. Meetings were always fun and relaxed, and their expertise ensured no detail was overlooked.

Now Booking 2026–2027

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