Milwaukee Magazine | 2026 Weddings

Five Trends for 2026

Keep things contemporary with these fresh ideas for the big day – and the lead-up, too!

By BRIANNA SCHUBERT

Gifts That Can’t Be Wrapped

Batch Your Baches

More and more couples are ditching the traditional bachelor and bachelorette parties and opting for something more intentional, like having a combined party for all of their friends instead of two separate ones. MK Drayna, owner of Whisk Chick, and her husband took this approach, hosting a summer camp-themed weekend for all of their closest friends. “Our friend groups are so intertwined that it just made sense to have everyone all together. If we had separate parties, each of us would have had major FOMO,” she says. “We were like, ‘We just wanna hang out with you and we’ll take care of everything.’ It was our gift to our wedding party.”

Permanent Jewelry, Lasting Memories

Give your bridesmaids an experience and a wedding favor all in one with a permanent jewelry pop-up. Local jewelers like Paloma Wilder and Kalina & Co. will come to you and fit your guests with chain link bracelets that are “zapped” on permanently (or until you want to snip them off). Make this part of the preparations on your big day.

For guests wondering what gift to give, keep in mind that some couples are opting for experiences, contributions toward a future home or a little money for their honeymoons. Another approach to “giftless” gifts is to make a contribution to a nonprofit in the couple’s name. For example, the Milwaukee Art Museum offers commemorative bricks with an inscription in its outdoor plaza.

Extra! Extra!

Share the details of your love story as a couple with a wedding day newspaper. It’s a fun way to give guests a closer glimpse of who you and your partner are, and what brought you together. You might want to include a timeline of events, a who’s who of the wedding party, a little quiz about the two of you, a recap of the bachelor/bachelorette parties or even childhood photos. You’ll definitely want to save a few copies to show any future children!

Personalized Pull Tabs

Want to bring that Wisconsin dive bar energy to your big day? What better way than to create custom pull tabs for your guests to enjoy. That’s what local couple Olivia and Sam Lombardi did for their Milwaukee wedding last summer. “Having so much family from out of state, I wanted to recreate what I thought was a quintessential Wisconsin dive bar tradition,” Sam says. “The best part was the split second of confusion on people’s faces as we handed them out.”

Start your L egacy at a Sp ecial Place

Your wedding day. The magnitude of this moment deserves a setting with grandeur. The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant is a breathtaking Lake Country venue during all seasons. With direct lake access, your special occasion can include everything from lakeside ceremonies to sunset champagne toasts. The Commodore brings high design and easy sophistication

to a location signaled by history and dedicated to legacy on Nagawicka Lake. Here, the most memorable events call for the award-winning cuisine and first-class service only The Bartolotta Restaurants can provide.

Make your history part of ours at The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant.

Groom’s Checklist

Even the most organized guy can fall apart on the big day. Use this list to keep it all together.

THE WEARABLES

A week or more in advance, make a comprehensive list of everything you’ll wear on that day, from the suit down to the cufflinks and pocket square. Gather all of the pieces together in one place at least two days before the wedding. Make sure everything is clean, neat, pressed and ready to go. Then, double-check it all again the day before the wedding to avoid any unwelcome surprises.

THE ODOR-FIGHTERS

On this of all days, you do not want to be the source of unpleasant odors. Pack deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash and mints.

THE TOILETRIES FOR TOUCH-UPS

Put together a small travel kit with a brush and/or comb, whatever hair styling products you use, plus a razor and shaving cream, just in case you need them.

Expert Advice

Local wedding planner Heather Farr weighs in on how to conquer the seating chart

THE ESSENTIALS

Although this is technically the best man’s job, you might want to be in charge of the wedding rings yourself.

THE EXTRAS

Typically, the groom gives his groomsmen a gift on the wedding day. Have them ready to go a week before, if possible. And while you are at it, it’s always nice to present your betrothed with a special something on the special day.

Q: My wedding is coming up this year, and the seating chart is stressing me out! We don’t even know where to start. Help!

– OPTIMISTICALLY

ANXIOUS

Employ AI

We asked ChatGPT how it can help you with your wedding planning. Here’s what it said.

1. Build a Budget

AI can gather information about pricing and help build a budget that works for you, complete with spreadsheets and trackers.

2. Hone Your Prose

Feed AI your draft, be it the text for your wedding website, thank-you notes or even your vows, and it will polish them up. If you need help getting started, AI can do that, too.

3. Act as Your Concierge

Guests will have questions, so use AI to create a FAQ page for your wedding website. Start with your own list and then ask AI what other questions guests might have.

4. Serve as a Curator

When the wedding is over, keep AI busy by having it help sort photos, create highlight reels, and even write a keepsake story of how it all unfolded.

Heather Farr: My biggest piece of advice – and this is frustrating because it hinges on other people sending their RSVPs in – is to have all of your RSVPs before you really plan the seating chart … because then you can make accurate groupings. Otherwise, you’re going to have to change it. My favorite method for making the seating chart is very old school: Get a sheet of poster board, draw tables on it and put everyone’s names on Post-it notes. Then you can move them around with ease.

Best Dressed

YOU’VE ALREADY SAID YES to your partner. Now it’s time to say yes to a dress, too. The gowns shown here, all sourced locally, spotlight the year’s most exciting bridal trends, from subtle floral detailing to statement sleeves.

APPLIQUÉS 

Three-dimensional floral appliqués – one of the year’s standout trends – add texture and a sense of movement to this airy A-line gown.

Zuri by Jenny Yoo. Available for order at Miss Ruby, 313 N. Plankinton Ave., missrubyboutique.com

By LINDSEY ANDERSON RIOS

BOWS 

If designers had a mantra for 2025, it might have been “put a bow on it,” and that’s exactly what this effortlessly chic, lace sheath gown does.

Lace Sheath Dress with Bow Straps by City Triangles. Available at David’s Bridal in Brookfield and Greenfield, davidsbridal.com

CAPES 

A cape-sleeved gown, like this romantic fit-and-flare version by Marchesa, offers flowy drama for brides who prefer not to hide their coif under a veil.

Embroidered Lace Wedding Dress with Cape by Marchesa Bridal. Available at David’s Bridal

CORSET DETAILS 

Exposed boning and corset detailing add a touch of structure to this soft, feminine gown featuring layers of floaty tulle.

Terin by Colby John Atelier. Available for order at Miss Ruby

SUBTLE COLOR 

If you’re someone who loves color and pattern, there’s no reason to give up either on your wedding day – this sweetheart dress features a subtle pink blossom pattern.

Blossom by Studio Levana. Available at Rare Bridal Bar, 326 W. Florida St., rarebridalbar.com

STATEMENT SLEEVES 

The elegant but understated cut of this satin cowl-neck gown ensures that all eyes will be on the romantic statement sleeves.

Clementine Dress by Vow’d. Available for order at Miss Ruby

CAT-EYE NECKLINE

This strapless, curved neckline has subtle points at the outer edges, resembling the shape of a cat’s eye. The puffy sleeves are removable, offering the bride two distinct options.

Jacquard Midi Dress with Removable Sleeves by DB Studio. Available at David’s Bridal

love Our Story

Five local couples share how little sparks turned into lasting love.

as told to kristine hansen

GABRIELLA CISNEROS + CALEB PEAVY

CCaleb and I met in 2017 at UW-Milwaukee. We were part of the Film, Video, Animation & New Genres undergrad program, and he worked in the Visual Arts & Film Equipment Room. During one long wait to return an audio recorder, I heard the whimsical instrumentation and soft-voiced poetic singing of Sufjan Stevens’ album Illinois through the open door. I had recently become obsessed with Sufjan’s music

JULY 20, 2024

and was excited to talk to someone about it. We chatted about the album, and when I walked away, I mused, “If I date someone, they should definitely like Sufjan Stevens.”

When we ran into each other again a few months later at the Kenilworth building for a film class, we had a longer conversation about shoulder mounts for cameras, bands we like, and family members’ embarrassing posts on Facebook. Afterward, I emailed him to follow up on some of our conversation topics, and I included Minions memes.

A little over six years later, I proposed to him on my birthday in the alley near the Kenilworth building. We planned our wedding for the summer at the Humboldt Park Pavilion. I hosted trivia centered around facts about Caleb and me, awarding the winner the honor of signing our marriage certificate. Many decorations were informed by my Mexican-American heritage, and love of bold colors and patterns: Mexican blanket-patterned table runners and an ofrenda-style table as a memorial to my mother. Almost all of our decorations were secondhand, sourced from Facebook Marketplace or eBay. We asked guests to bring snacks and drinks to share instead of gifts, and we hired Pedro’s South American Food as our caterer. Caleb’s ex-boss from the Visual Arts & Film Equipment Room baked a delicious chai cake with vanilla buttercream in the shape of a sea turtle dotted with sunflowers. Over five years of sharing a duplex with our landlords, we had become friends, so their daughters were our flower girls. Of course, I had to walk down the aisle to a Sufjan Stevens song.

KRISTEN LUCZAK + COLLIN KLIMISCH

CCollin and I were set up by mutual friends during COVID – he was in San Diego, and I was in Milwaukee. After months of hearing about one another, he followed me on Instagram and slid into my DMs, stating we would one day get married.

Our first date was on Sept. 1, 2020, at my little Cass Street apartment. Over a very mediocre and heavily joked-about dinner in my fourth-floor walk-up, we clicked that very night. Two weeks later, Collin left for a two-year naval assignment in Guam, but we never lost touch. Exactly a year later, we decided to see if what we had earlier was real and planned a weekend trip in Milwaukee. We went to the zoo, watched the sunset from The Outsider rooftop, and had dinner at Pizza Man – and from there, we began building a life together, even through a year of long distance. When it came time to choose where we’d get married, the decision was easy. We celebrated our wedding at The George and Madcap Lounge surrounded by family, friends and so many personal touches. Our large floral backdrop was created by a close family friend, and the planter boxes where they were placed were inscribed with our initials. All of the florals for the tables and all the bouquets were created using flowers brought back from Amsterdam by a family friend who is a flight attendant. She lugged loads of them back on two separate work trips. We also included hand-painted pictures of our cats and a surprise Shrek cake at the end of the night. There was a temporary tattoo station where I created small versions of both my husband’s and my tattoos. If it’s not clear already – I am a thrifty girl. My wedding dress was one I fell in love with years ago and took a screenshot of. I ended up finding the exact one by reverse Google searching for months. I found it on Stillwhite, and when I finally got it, I didn’t even need any alterations, except for the length – I’m short!

PHOTO BY HANA PHOTOGRAPHY

CHAUNTEL + STEVEN FORBES

OOur worlds brushed when I was COO of America’s Black Holocaust Museum and had the honor of touring Steven and other community leaders through its powerful exhibits.

As fate would have it, not long after my time at the museum, I accepted a contract with the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee, where Steven worked as the operations coordinator. What began as a quick conversation that should have lasted 10 minutes turned into two hours filled with laughter, curiosity and an undeniable connection. We became fast friends.

We did everything together: dinners, museum visits, lunch breaks, and long phone calls sharing life stories and bad dating experiences. We even made an agreement not to become romantically involved since we worked together. But love often finds its way, even when we try to resist it. After months of convincing ourselves that we were just friends, we realized it was much more.

A few months later, Steven proposed. We’ve built a beautiful blended family. Between us, we have seven children – five adult children who live across the country and my two teenage daughters, ages 13 and 16, whom we co-parent with their father.

Our love story has not been without challenges. Shortly after our engagement, I was rushed to the hospital with chest pains, seizures and slurred speech. For two weeks, doctors worked tirelessly without knowing if I would recover. Steven never left my side. He slept in the hospital every night. He was my calm in the storm and my family’s strength when they didn’t know what would happen.

When I was finally discharged, I faced a long road to recovery. I had to relearn words, rebuild strength and regain my independence. It took nearly two years of therapy and determination. Steven never once wavered.

Surrounded by our children, family and closest friends, we were married at the beautiful Denizen MKE. The room was filled with joy, laughter and tears of gratitude. Our wedding wasn’t just a celebration of love. It was a testament to endurance, grace and what it truly means to stand beside the person you love through every season.

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JENN + BROOKE DAVIA

WWe met in Hammond, Louisiana. [Brooke was born and raised in Hammond, while Jenn arrived in 2010 from Mexico.] We spent our preteen and teenage years in the same schools but never crossed paths until college. It’s as if the universe patiently waited for the perfect moment. That moment came when we both worked at a local Mexican restaurant. We became instant friends and were inseparable.

AUG. 1, 2025

We were both in on-and-off relationships with other people, but our growing attraction eventually ended those chapters and began a new one together. In a small conservative town, that wasn’t always easy.

We began dating in March of 2018, adopted a dog and moved in together that summer. The LGBTQ+ community was tolerated in Hammond, but not widely accepted, so we kept our relationship private for nearly two years. When we finally came out as a couple, some people embraced us wholeheartedly, while others met us with the resistance we had feared. That experience strengthened our resolve to find a community where we could live authentically, surrounded by acceptance and love.

Brooke’s work as a nurse allowed her to travel, helping hospitals in need during the COVID pandemic. When the last contract ended, we didn’t have a next stop in mind – so we took a leap and accepted the highest-paying offer. That’s how we ended up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin … in January.

The city – and its people –won us over. One weekend, we wandered into a local brunch spot and the bartender invited us to an event their wife was hosting at a local bookstore, the launch of a zine celebrating queer professionals. That night, surrounded by kind and creative people, we felt something click. Milwaukee was where we were meant to be.

This past March, we celebrated seven years together, and in August, we joyfully exercised our right to marriage.

KAYLA + BRYN HUMPHREYS

IIn June of 2022, I went to Nashville for my birthday weekend. I was living in Madison, and Bryn was in Phoenix. We happened to be at the same country-music bar in Nashville, and he asked me to dance. He caught my attention with what a good dancer he was and the cute British accent. We kept in touch via texts and calls before he asked what I was doing July Fourth weekend. We happened to both be going to Las Vegas. We dated for over a year, traveling the U.S. and world, covering seven countries and many states. Bryn proposed in October of 2023 at his favorite secluded beach in Southern California at sunset.

The wedding day started at Impressions Salon for me and the girls – getting-ready shots at The Pfister Hotel, first look at the North Point Lighthouse, a reading of our personal vows and wedding party pics at Lakeshore State Park, and the ceremony and reception at The Pfister’s Imperial Ballroom. In honor of how we met, we dazzled friends and family with a choreographed dance to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

With Bryn’s British background and my Wisconsin/Brazilian heritage, we included these cultural themes to celebrate our personalities. Flower arrangements included white rose blooms, blue accent florals and orchids, interspersed with tropical foliage. Cocktail hour included “Kayla’s Caipirinha,” “Bryn’s Gin” and the Wisconsin old fashioned. British cheese names were assigned to the tables, also a nod to me being a cheesehead. Our dessert and late-night station included Brazilian brigadeiros, sticky toffee pudding, fish and chips, and Brazilian pão de queijo. Lastly, our guests were given traditional Brazilian wedding favors called “bem-casados” – cookies that are filled with dulce de leche or guava paste and dusted with sugar. Our wedding day gave us the majestic feeling we had dreamt of and the realization we had each found our soulmate and best friend. We concluded with a honeymoon to Italy.

Our love story continues as we are expecting our first baby, due in February of 2026.

PHOTO BY MEGHAN LEE HARRIS

CATERING NEEDED

The Box

311 E. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-5515021; theboxmke.com; cash or hosted bar, no minimum; 150-200; $2,000+

Camp Kettlewood

W3524 Highway 20, East Troy; campkettlewood.com, info@ campkettlewood.com; 300; Pricing on request

Charles Allis Art Museum

1801 N. Prospect Ave.; 414-278-8295; charlesallis.org; 120-150; Pricing on request

Rustic Manor 1848

3115 Hwy. 83, Hartland; 262-224-0316; rustic manor1848.com; 275; $3,200-$6,700

Sanger House Gardens

1823 N. Palmer St.; 414-640-6003; sangerhousegardens.com 80; Pricing on request

Schauer Arts Center

147 N. Rural St., Hartford; 262-449-0977; contact: Katryna Winter-De León; schauercenter.org; 75-549; $3,000

Story Hill FireHouse

407 N. Hawley Rd.; 262-477-5813; info@storyhillfirehouse.com; storyhillfirehouse.com ; 120 seated, 175 standing; Pricing on request

Turner Hall Ballroom

1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.; 414242-8143; contact: Ann Lennart; turnerhallballroomweddings.com ; available to host ceremonies and receptions; 400; Pricing on request

Vivarium

1818 N. Farwell Ave.; 414-248-8143; pabsttheatergrouprentals.com/ vivarium; 150 seated, 250 cocktail-style; $5,000-$10,000

C ATERING ON SITE/ AVAILABLE

Alverno College

3400 S. 43rd St.; 414-382-6100; alverno.edu/event-space ; events@alverno.edu; 100-400; Pricing on request; $1.50; 18%

The American Club

419 Highland Dr., Kohler; 800344-2838; destinationkohler.com ; 850; Pricing on request; $160-$235

Anodyne Coffee Roastery

224 W. Bruce St.; 414-763-1143; anodynecoffee.com ; 160-175 seated, 200 standing; Pricing on request

Bacchus: A Bartolotta Restaurant

925 E. Wells St.; 414-765-1166; bartolottas.com; 140 seated, 225 standing; Pricing on request

Lake Country’s Gathering Place

Baird Center

400 W. Wisconsin Ave..; 414-908-6062; bairdcenter. com; 2,100; Pricing on request

Bavarian Bierhaus

700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale; 414-640-1266; thebavarianbierhaus.com; 400 seated, 600 standing; Pricing on request

The Bowery Barn

N2201 County Road P, Rubicon.; 262-443-2750; thebowerybarn. com; 250; $2,900-$7,000

Bradley Symphony Center

212 W. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-2267839; mso.org/rent-our-spaces; 350; Pricing on request; $64-$142; 22%

The Brewhouse Inn & Suites

1215 N. 10th St.; 414-810-3350; brewhousesuites.com; Pricing on request

Buckatabon

Tavern & Supper Club

7700 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa; 414-627-2789; lowlandsgrandevents.com; 50; Pricing on request

Café Benelux

346 N. Broadway; 414-6272789; lowlandsgrandevents. com ; 40; Pricing on request

Café Hollander

2608 N. Downer Ave.; 7677 W. State St., Wauwatosa; 5900 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon; 20150 Union St., Brookfield; 414-6272789; lowlandsgrandevents. com; Downer: 50; Tosa: 100; Mequon: 80 Brookfield: 50; Pricing on request

Centraal Grand Café & Tappery

2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.; 414-627-2789; lowlands grandevents.com ; 70; Pricing on request

Chandelier Ballroom

150 Jefferson Ave., Hartford; 262-673-4946; chandelierballroom.com; 100-500; $695-$4,600; $28-$44; 20%

Coast: A Zilli Restaurant

931 E. Wisconsin Ave.; 414727-5555; zillihospitality group.com/weddings; 300; Pricing on request

The Commodore: A Bartolotta Restaurant

1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland; 262-563-8070; thecommodore delafield.com ; 200 seated, 250 standing; Pricing on request

The Confetti Lounge 17700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield; 414-552-3880; theconfettilounge.com; 50; $149-$625

The Cooperage 822 S. Water St.; 414-369-2356; cooperage mke.com ; 150-175 seated, 350 total; $1,500-$6,000

Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport

6401 S. 13th St.; 414-5634070; bit.ly/CrowneMKE; 1,500; Pricing on request; $35-$65; 22%

Davians Catering & Events

N56 W16300 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls; 262-781-3333; davians. com; 240; $3,500$11,000; $25-$96; 22%

DeKoven Center

2000 Wisconsin Ave., Racine; 262-633-6401 ext. 108; dekoven center.org; 225; $3,900-$4,750

Delafield Brewhaus

3832 Hillside Dr., Delafield; 262-646-7821; delafield brewhaus.com ; 200; Pricing on request; $16-$40; 22%

The Delafield Hotel

415 Genesee St., Delafield; 262-346-9311; thedelafieldhotel.com ; 250; Pricing on request; 23%

Denizen

4227 W. Vliet St.; 414-800-4323; denizen mke.com; 160; Pricing on request

Discovery World

500 N. Harbor Dr.; 414-765-8610; bartolottas.com/ discoveryworld ; 700 seated, 800 standing; Pricing on request

Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion

7845 Church St., Egg Harbor; 920-868-3334 ext. 3; kresspavilion.org; 200; $3,500-$5,000

The Factory on Barclay

1120 S. Barclay St.; 414-4811552; thefactoryonbarclay. com; 300 seated, 400 standing; Pricing on request

Filament

131 W. Seeboth St.; filament mke.com; 200 seated, 250 cocktail-style; Pricing on request; 22%

The Fitzgerald

1119 N. Marshall St.; thefitzgeraldmke.com; 200 inside, 120 courtyard; $10,00-$15,000; $80-$100; 21%

Foundry 45

9480 US Hwy. 45, Kewaskum; 262-808-6020; foundry-45.com ; 350; $5,500-$8,250

The George & Madcap Lounge

429 W. National Ave.; 262242-6633; thegeorge milwaukee.com ; 160 seated, 200 standing; $2,000$9,500; $16-$49; 20%

The Geneva Inn

N2009 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva; 262248-5680; genevainn. com ; 60; Pricing on request

The Grain Exchange

225 E. Michigan St.; 414727-6980; bartolottas.com/ grainexchange ; 300 with no dance floor; Pricing on request; $35-$60; $1.50; 24%

Harbor House

550 N. Harbor Dr.; 414-9355003; harborhousemke.com ; 200; Pricing on request;

Harley-Davidson Museum

400 W. Canal St.; 414-2872789; 1903events.com; 420 seated, 550 standing; Pricing on request, includes museum admission; Pricing on request

Hawk’s View Golf Club

7377 Krueger Rd., Lake Geneva; 262-348-9900; contact: Becky Farber; hawksviewgolfclub.com; bridal suite available; 280; Pricing on request

Heidel House

653 Illinois Ave., Green Lake; 920-807-0300; heidelhouse. com; 350; Pricing on request

Hilton Garden Inn

11600 W. Park Pl.; 414-3599823; milwaukeehilton gardeninn.com; 600; Pricing on request; Pricing on request; 20%

Hilton Milwaukee City Center

509 W. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-271- 7250; hilton milwaukee.com ; 100-700; Pricing on request; Pricing on request; 22%

Holiday Inn

4700 N. Port Washington Rd.; 414-962-6040; bit.ly/hiwedd ; 320; Pricing on request

Hotel Metro

411 E. Mason St.; 414-2721937; hotelmetro.com; 75 seated, 90 standing; Pricing on request; $42-$75; $2; 21%

Hotel Verdant

500 Main St., Racine; 262-456-6851; hotel verdant.com ; 125; Pricing on request

Hubbard Park Lodge

3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood; 414-273-8300; hubbardparklodge.com ; 175; $1,500, plus $7,000 food/beverage minimum; $30-$75; 19%

The Ingleside Hotel

2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee; 262-547-0201; theingleside hotel.com ; 50-500; Pricing on request; $28-$42

Italian Community Center

631 E. Chicago St.; 414-2232180; bartolottas.com; 600-1,500; Pricing on request; $30+; $2.50; 20%

Iron Horse Hotel

500 W. Florida St.; 414-374-4766; theironhorsehotel.com; 175; $45-$69; 21%

The Ivy House

906 S. Barclay St.; 414-539-3339; ivyhousemke. com; 250-300; Pricing on request; 24%

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard

American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way; 414-902-4452; barrelyard mke.com/private-events; 300; Pricing on request

Jan Serr Studio

2155 N. Prospect Ave.; 414-2568765; bit.ly/JanSerrStudio; 325 seated, 405 standing; $3,000-$6,500; $25-$54; 24%

Joey Gerard’s: A Bartolotta Supper Club

5601 Broad St., Greendale; 414-858-1900; bartolottas.com; 200; Pricing on request

Lake Geneva Cruise Line

812 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva; 262-248-6206; cruiselake geneva.com; 225; Pricing on requestLake Lawn Resort 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan; 262-728-7950; lakelawnresort. com; 350; Pricing on request

Lake Park Bistro

3133 E. Newberry Blvd.; 414-9626750; bartolottas.com; 300; Pricing on request

Landmark Resort

4929 Landmark Dr., Egg Harbor; 920-868-3205; thelandmarkresort.com; 50-180; Pricing on request

Marcus Performing Arts Center

929 N. Water St.; 414-2737206; marcuscenter.org ; 75-1,500; $2,500-$4,500; $38-$65

Mercantile Hall

425 N. Pine St., Burlington; 262-758-6280; mercantilehall. com; 220; $1,495-$7,295

Milwaukee Art Museum

700 N. Art Museum Dr.; 414-224-3252; mam.org ; 1,000; $7,000-$20,000; $75-$100; $2; 23%

The Cooperage

At The Cooperage, we understand that each gathering is a unique reflection of who you are and what you cherish. Nestled along the Milwaukee River, The Cooperage offers a picturesque backdrop that enhances your story. Let’s make your dreams a reality.

822 S. Water St. 414-369-2356

COOPERAGEMKE.COM

Milwaukee Athletic Club

758 N. Broadway; 414-273-5080; themacwi.com; 300; Pricing on request

The Milwaukee Club

706 N. Jefferson St.; 414276-0590; milwaukeeclub. com; 100-150; $3,500 for non-members; Pricing on request; 22%

Milwaukee County Zoo

10001 W. Bluemound Rd.; 414-256-5430; milwaukeezoo.org; 50-5,000; $3,000

Milwaukee Marriott Downtown

323 E. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-278-5999; 300 seated, 450 standing; Pricing on request; 25%

Milwaukee Public Museum

800 W. Wells St.; 414-278-2728; mpm.edu ; 32-3,500 ; Pricing on request (Closing in January 2027)

Hubbard Park Lodge

Hubbard Park Lodge provides a warm, romantic, and truly unforgettable setting for your wedding celebration. Our timeless reception hall and scenic Milwaukee River ceremony space create the perfect backdrop for your special day. With a variety of food and beverage packages and a dedicated team to guide you from the very first meeting, we ensure your wedding is seamless, personal and memorable.

3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood 414-332-4207

Milwaukee Yacht Club

1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.; 414-271-4455; milwaukeeyc.com; members receive 50% discount on room rental and setup charges; 30-200; $250$6,000; $24-$60; 20%

Mr. B's: A Bartolotta Steakhouse

18380 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield; 262-790-7005; 11120 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon; 262-518-5500; bartolottas.com; Brookfield: 160; Mequon: 130; Pricing on request

Northern Lights

Photo Studio + Events

106 W. Seeboth St.; 414-8827025; northernlightseventvenue. com; 60 seated, 150 standing; Pricing on request

Onesto

221 N. Broadway; 414-3081600; onestomke.com ; 75 seated, 150 standing; Pricing on request; 24%

Skylight Music Theatre

Make your lasting memories at Skylight Music Theatre. Historic charm, customizable spaces and stunning theatrical backdrops create a one-of-a-kind setting for ceremonies, receptions, photos and unforgettable moments in the heart of Milwaukee’s theatre district.

158 N. Broadway 414-291-7800

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Osthoff Resort

101 Osthoff Ave., Elkhart Lake; 855-8763399; contact: Christine McLeod Woldt; osthoff.com; complimentary room for bride and groom; 500; Pricing on request; $50-$75; 22%

Pabst Mansion

2000 W. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-931-0808; pabstmansion.com; 50 seated, 85 standing; $3,500-$8,000; Price varies; caterers allowed upon request

The Pfister Hotel

424 E. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-390-3802; thepfisterhotel.com; 50-600; Pricing on request; $65-$140; 22%

Pier 290

1 Liechty Dr., Williams Bay; 262-245-2100; pier290.com; 300; Pricing on request

The Plaza Hotel

1007 N. Cass St.; 414-276-2101; plaza hotelmilwaukee.com; 50; Pricing on request

Pritzlaff Building

333 N. Plankinton Ave.; 414-433-6088; pritzlaffevents.com ; 350 seated, 600 standing; Pricing on request

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

7616 W. State St., Wauwatosa.; 414-771-7910; bartolottas.com; 80; Pricing on request

River Valley Historic Venue

422 N. 15th St.; 608-347-1348; rivervalleyhistoricvenue.com ; 200; $4,495-$6,995

The Rivulet

309 N. Water St.; rivuletmke.com; 200 seated; Pricing on request

Road America

N7390 Hwy. 67, Plymouth; 800-365-7223; roadamerica.com; 200; $3,500

St. James 1868

833 W. Wisconsin Ave.; 414-514-5555; stjames1868.com; 75-275; $5,900$19,900; 24%

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel

139 E. Kilbourn Ave.; 414-276-8686; saintkatearts.com; 600; $54-$120 food and beverage; outside catering allowed for additional fees; No fee if using in-house catering; 24%

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Bayside; 414352-2880, ext. 141; schlitzaudubon.org/ venue-rentals; eagle, owl, hawk or falcon available for meet and greet; 220; $3,750-$5,000; $29-$85; caterer: preferred list

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The Italian Community Center

Centrally located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward, Bartolotta Catering & Events at The Italian Community Center offers elegant spaces – from the Grand Ballroom to an open-air courtyard – perfect for your wedding. Our experienced coordinators ensure an unforgettable celebration.

631 E. Chicago St. 414-223-2800

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Discovery World

Host your dream wedding at Discovery World – Milwaukee’s breathtaking lakefront venue. The Pilot House offers panoramic views of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s skyline. It's the perfect venue for ceremonies and receptions. Bartolotta Catering & Events is known for restaurant-quality cuisine, firstclass service and one-of-a-kind venues.

500 N. Harbor Dr. 414-765-8610

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The Grain Exchange

Nestled in downtown Milwaukee, the Grain Exchange offers soaring ceilings and exquisite Italian architecture adorned with granite, limestone and sandstone. Crowned by a striking 175-foot bell tower, this historic venue pairs timeless elegance with Bartolotta Catering & Events' exceptional restaurantquality cuisine for your wedding celebration.

225 E. Michigan St. 414-727-6980

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Host your dream wedding overlooking Nagawicka Lake at The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant. Our premier lakeside destination offers versatile spaces for intimate ceremonies and grand celebrations, complemented by restaurant-quality cuisine and firstclass service for an unforgettable day.

1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland 262-563-8070

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Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

3270 Mitchell Park Dr., Brookfield; 262-373-5028; wilson-center.com; 100-600; $6,000; 10% for catering

Shully’s A.T.S. 143 Green Bay Rd., Thiensville; 262-242-6633; shullyscuisine.com/ats; 50 seated, 75 cocktail reception; Pricing on request

Skylight Music Theatre

158 N. Broadway; 414-2917800; skylightmusictheatre. org; Pricing on request

The Society

910 N. Martin Luther King Dr.; thesocietymke.com; 250 seated; Pricing on request

Sonesta Milwaukee West

10499 W. Innovation Dr., Wauwatosa; 414-475-9500; contact: Joanne Garcia; 400; Pricing on request; $25-$50; 21%

South Second

838 S. Second St.; 14-2568765; southsecondmke.com; 275; $3,500-$5,500; $35-$110; 24%

The Starling

102 N. Water St; thestarling mke.com; 200 seated; Pricing on request

Stella Van Buren

550 N. Van Buren St.; 414-847-5622; stellavanburen.com ; 100; Pricing on request; $15-$30; 24%

Tripoli Shrine Center

3000 W. Wisconsin Ave; 414-933-4700; tripolishrine. com; 400; Pricing on request

Union House

S42 W31320 Highway 83, Genesee Depot; 262-9684281; theunionhouse.com; 50-150; Pricing on request

Urban Ecology Center

1500 E. Park Pl.; 414-964-8505; urbanecologycenter.org; 175 seated, 200 cocktail-style; $3,800-$4,800

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

2220 N. Terrace Ave.; 414988-1554; contact: Megan Maikowski; noblecatering co.com/villaterrace ; 120 seated, 175 standing; Pricing on request

Vista

1023 N. Martin Luther King Dr..; 414-902-0065; contact: Josh Erickson; vistamke.com; 200 seated, 225 cocktail; Pricing on request; 20% for bar service

War Memorial Center

750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.; 414-273-5533; contact: Jennifer Wallner; warmemorial center.org; 300; Pricing on request

The Watermark at Shully’s 146 Green Bay Rd., Thiensville; 262-242-6633; contact: Nina Shully-Darling; shullyscuisine. com/watermark; 350; $1,000-$3,750; $30-$75; 18%

Western Lakes Golf Club

W287 N1963 Oakton Rd., Pewaukee; 262-691-0900; westernlakes.com; 250-300; $500-$1,500; $34-$55; 22%

The Westin Milwaukee

550 N. Van Buren St.; 414-224-5224; 366; Pricing on request; $35-$50; 25%

The Woman’s Club Of Wisconsin

813 E. Kilbourn Ave..; 414-2765170; wc-wi.org; 250; Pricing on request

Wisconsin Club

6200 W. Good Hope Rd.; 414-368-1978; wisconsinclub. com ; $500 fee for outdoor ceremony in front garden; membership not required for wedding package; 300; Pricing on request; 22

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