MCHS is an incredible space to have a wedding! We fell in love with the building as soon as we toured it. Besides being gorgeous, the flexibility of the space is really unique-- you can have access to both the upstairs and downstairs, as well as the patio outside adjacent to... Beautiful venue and very helpful staff. We had our ceremony on site too which was lovely. Our guests loved being able to walk around the museum and the flow from dinner upstairs to dancing and desserts down stairs worked really well! Our guests stayed mostly at the Hyatt hotel... We had a wonderful experience having our wedding at MCHS. I had originally planned for my ceremony to be held outside at a park but due to rain we ended up changing the location to the historical society the morning of the wedding. You would think that situation would be a... We had our wedding reception at the Milwaukee County Historical Society with the ceremony at Pere Marquette Park next door at the end of June. The majority of our guests were from out of town and they kept saying how "unique" the venue was!
It used to be an... We fell in love with the Milwaukee County Historical Society building, and we knew this is where we wanted to get married. The building's interior and exterior have so much charm and are so unique! Our guests loved the venue and it truly made our wedding the best day of our... Absolutely Stunning, Stellar Customer Service We fell in love with the MCHS the second we visited - which was years before we even started dating! When we got engaged, MCHS was a natural choice for a possible wedding venue. After one visit with the wedding coordinator there, we knew this was the place we wanted to have our... The venue is beautiful (the photos tell you all you need to know), and they have a very handy arrangement to allow guests to use the Journal Sentinel parking lot across the street (for a reasonable fee). The facility rental fee is just that; it doesn't include table/chair rental... I loved the venue! I did have issues, however, with the patio grounds and the coordinator.
I booked the venue in November and everything was frozen over. I assumed, wrongly, that the grounds would get at least minimal attention come wedding season. This venue was perfect! Amanda was wonderful to work with and the venue exceeded our expectations! We hosted a party of 170. The space was ample and the simple elegance of the marble beams made for a gorgeous location. The day, the night, the event was everything we hoped and... Beautiful venue, temperature was an issue MCHS is gorgeous, and is easily a wonderful backdrop to a wedding reception. We got so many compliments on the venue and Sound By Design did an awesome job with the lighting to make the ceiling pop! The only downside was that it got very warm upstairs during dinner, to the... We got so many compliments! We chose this venue because it was classic, historic, and still very unique. We were not disappointed! Everybody I've talked to since the wedding LOVED the venue! This place is a little-known gem in the middle of Milwaukee, so despite the fact that all of our friends are...
We had our wedding reception at Milwaukee County Historical Society and LOVED it. We had approx. 230 guests, so we rented both floors and the parking lot across the street. We fell in love with the architecture and history of the building when we toured, and although it was more... We just recently got married at the Historical Society. After the first time we saw this venue, I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. Katie from the Historical Society was wonderful to work with and so helpful! Our wedding day was perfect- we received numerous... Up to 1,200 * * Additional fees may apply to groups over 300Many couples planning late spring, summer, or early fall weddings prefer to hold the ceremony on Fitch Plaza overlooking Lake Michigan, followed by a cocktail reception before moving to Memorial Hall for dinner and dancing. The rental fee includes the use of one designated area for up to six hours (4 hours for daytime/ events), tables, chairs, and on set-up per event.
The rental period can not be divided between two different areas. If more than one area is used an additional rental fee will apply. Sales tax will be charged when the facility is rented for amusement, entertainment, athletic, orRental fees do not include sales tax. Sales tax will be applied to final invoice if applicable. It’s always good to have an alternate plan. Some renters will choose to secure a tent and some choose the event closer to the building, under the overhang, which provides tent-like cover. Others choose to move their event inside. If it is necessary to move the event inside due to inclement weather, there is not an additional set-up fee.The War Memorial Center does not double-book events. Depending on the time of day of your event, another event may precede or follow, but it will not compete with yours for spaceBrowse Calendars: Weddings | Both the interior and exterior of the War Memorial Center comply with all ADA regulations. The War Memorial Center has a list of approved caterers from which to choose.
and bar service must be provided by one of the approved caterers on this list. bring your own food or alcohol for an event.The War Memorial Center has secured permits that cover almost any event. be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. A $1,000.00 (non-refundable and non-transferable) deposit due at the time the contract is signed. The balance is due 90 days prior to your event. Yes, if they are enclosed (e.g. votives, hurricanes, floating candles). Open flames are against fire code. You are guaranteed two (2) hours prior to your contracted start time for set-up. During your final walk-through we can determine if you can come in any earlier. We do not charge a fee for set-up time. Due to the nature of our event schedule, you are not guaranteed the evening before in the space to hold your rehearsal. We will work with you to find a time that works with your schedule and our schedule of events. Many clients hold an early afternoon rehearsal followed by a brunch.
Please check with your events manager six (6) weeks before your event date to schedule your rehearsal time. WMC’s staff is responsible for set-up and take down of all tables and chairs for both your ceremony and reception. They are not responsible for catering, dinner service, beverage service, or décor set-up or take down, Any/all items that were brought in by your party will be your responsibility at the end of the night. Please see decoration policy for further explanation. Our venue pricing is designed without hidden fees. Sales tax (5.6%) is not included in our rental price and would be applied to the final invoice when applicable. Any additional rentals are solely up to the renter (as explained on the rental rates page) Guest seating tables are 60” rounds that seat (8) guests each. We also include 8’ banquet tables for your head table and display tables (DJ, Gift, Buffet, etc.) WMC does not provide linens, china, silverware, or glassware for your event.