Outdoor Wedding Venues in Milwaukee

St. James 1868 | Milwaukee Event & Wedding Venue

Capacity

The Abbey seats up to 250 guests (200 for ceremony & reception); The Hyde seats up to 150; Full Property 150-275 source

Published pricing

The Abbey $11,000-$16,000; The Hyde $5,000-$8,000; Full Property $9,000-$22,000 source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor venues plus a 2,200 sq ft outdoor courtyard source

Ceremony on site

Yes, onsite ceremony can be added for an additional fee (May through October) source

Included in the rental

Getting ready suites, outdoor courtyard with string lights, French Louis chairs and assorted tables (no linens), onsite venue manager and staff, indoor sound system with two wireless microphones, setup and teardown source

Terrace 167

Richfield, Wisconsin (about 20 minutes from Milwaukee)

Capacity

50-350 guests source

Published pricing

2026 peak season (May-October): $4,250 Monday-Thursday to $7,500 Saturday; ceremony additional $500-$900 source

Indoor / outdoor

Both indoor and outdoor options source

Ceremony on site

Yes, indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces available for an additional fee source

Included in the rental

10,000 sq. ft. of event space, bridal and groomsmen suites, on-site event manager, two in-house bars and bartenders, sound system with wireless microphone, tables and chairs with set up and tear down, lighting, prep-kitchen, free parking source

Outside alcohol

Not allowed; all bar and liquor service must be provided by Terrace 167 source

Rustic Manor 1848 | Wisconsin’s Premier Barn Wedding Venue

Hartland, WI

Capacity

up to 275 guests source

Published pricing

$4,000-$7,750 venue rental depending on season and day source

Indoor / outdoor

Both indoor and outdoor source

Included in the rental

Indoor/outdoor seating, heat and A/C, restrooms, onsite parking, bride and groom prep spaces with morning refreshments, full service indoor and outdoor bar, venue staff, patio with furniture, yard games, firepit, high-top tables, Wi-Fi, permits and licenses source

Veterans Terrace

Historic downtown Burlington, WI (on Echo Lake and the White River)

Capacity

Up to 400 guests for a reception (most comfortable under 350) source

Published pricing

Reception site fee $2,400–$4,900; ceremony fee $900–$1,200 source

Indoor / outdoor

Both — three indoor spaces plus a 3,000 sq ft outdoor Memorial Terrace source

Ceremony on site

Yes — ceremonies available on the outdoor Terrace for an additional fee source

Included in the rental

Linens, bartenders, tables, banquet chairs, and event staff source

Outside catering

Allowed from a fully licensed and insured caterer; preferred caterer list available source

Outside alcohol

Not allowed — venue is the sole beverage provider source

Bucyrus Club & Event Center

Downtown South Milwaukee, WI

Published pricing

Wedding packages start at $59 per person (Steel Selection) source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor event spaces (4 event space options, including 2 ballrooms) plus an outdoor patio source

Ceremony on site

Yes, ceremonies can be held on site source

Included in the rental

Platinum package includes table linens (your choice) and napkins source

Mercantile Hall | Event & Wedding Venue

Downtown Burlington, Wisconsin

Capacity

up to 220 seated source

Indoor / outdoor

Both — historic indoor event space plus the outdoor Urb Garden source

Ceremony on site

Yes — indoor and outdoor ceremony options source

Included in the rental

Tables and chairs, plus access to two private dressing suites source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Gage

West Allis (1139 South 70th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214)

Capacity

up to 300 guests source

Indoor / outdoor

indoor main floor and loft plus outdoor double decker patio/balcony source

Ceremony on site

yes, indoor ceremony options available source

Included in the rental

access to event space from 10:00am-Midnight on the day of the event source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Barn at Trinity Peak

Indoor / outdoor

both indoor and outdoor spaces source

Ceremony on site

yes, outdoor ceremony site on site source

Included in the rental

full service venue including complimentary pre-planning and day-of wedding coordination source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Cupola Barn

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Capacity

up to 200 guests seated for dining source

Published pricing

$7,200 for 2027 dates, plus 5% Waukesha sales tax source

Indoor / outdoor

Both — indoor main barn plus outdoor ceremony site source

Ceremony on site

Yes — on-site outdoor ceremony site source

Included in the rental

Exclusive use of main barn, Thursday rehearsal hour, outdoor ceremony site, getting-ready sheds, portable rustic restrooms, tables and Chiavari chairs with setup/breakdown, projector screen, refrigerators, on-site parking and staff source

Story Hill FireHouse

Historic Story Hill Neighborhood, Milwaukee (between Wauwatosa & West Allis)

Capacity

up to 120 seated dinner, 175 reception style source

Indoor / outdoor

both indoor firehouse space and outdoor space source

Ceremony on site

yes, ceremonies can be held onsite (outdoor space option) source

Included in the rental

custom-built bar and bartending services source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Halverson House

Waterford, WI

Capacity

up to 200 (Main Barn, private events) source

Indoor / outdoor

both indoor and outdoor spaces source

Ceremony on site

yes, garden ceremony site source

Included in the rental

small venue rentals include 4 hours of site access (set-up and clean-up time included) source

Outside catering

not allowed; in-house catering packages required source

Outside alcohol

not allowed; in-house beverage packages required source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Folk Song Farm

Richfield, WI, in the Kettle Moraine north of metro Milwaukee

Capacity

up to 250 seated indoors (dinner or ceremony); over 350 with an additional tent source

Indoor / outdoor

Both indoor (barn) and outdoor (deck, gardens, outdoor ceremony site) source

Ceremony on site

Yes — indoor barn ceremonies and an outdoor wedding site source

Included in the rental

All-inclusive package: setup/takedown of tables and chairs, on-site coordination, chairs for up to 300, tables, pews, altar, bars, decorations, restroom trailer, trash removal source

Outside catering

Outside caterers allowed; caterer prep area provided source

Outside alcohol

Beverages provided by the renter, served by a licensed bartender source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Fitzgerald | A Venue by The Pabst Theater Group

Downtown Milwaukee's East Side

Indoor / outdoor

Both indoor and outdoor (outdoor terrace plus indoor parlors and ballroom) source

Ceremony on site

Yes, ceremonies can be held on the outdoor terrace with indoor options available source

Included in the rental

200 chairs, 20 round tables, dressing rooms, on-site coordinator, set-up staff, security, bartenders, in-house DJ, in-house catering source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Ember Lodge

Caledonia, WI

Capacity

up to 144 seated or standing indoors; up to 75 seated outdoors source

Indoor / outdoor

both - indoor hall plus outdoor garden space source

Ceremony on site

yes - ceremony & reception package with outdoor garden space for up to 75 source

Included in the rental

venue and Venue Coordinator, catering, and beverages source

Outside catering

not allowed - all food must be catered by The Ember Lodge source

Outside alcohol

not allowed - all beverages must be through The Ember Lodge source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Lilac Acres

Waukesha, Wisconsin (countryside near Milwaukee)

Capacity

175 seated dinner / 150 buffet source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor ceremony barn (built-in rain plan) plus outdoor patio source

Ceremony on site

Yes - onsite ceremony barn included source

Included in the rental

Flat fee includes all 3 buildings (reception hall, ceremony area, and house overnight until 10:00am next day); tables and chairs provided; linens extra source

Outside catering

Outside caterers allowed; must be insured and provide servers for cleanup (no drop-and-go) source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

South Second | A Saz’s Hospitality Group Venue

Walker's Point, Milwaukee

Capacity

Up to 300 guests (indoor space accommodates up to 275) source

Indoor / outdoor

Both indoor and outdoor (patio with outdoor bar and balcony) source

Ceremony on site

Yes, ceremonies can be held on site source

Included in the rental

Tables, chairs, glassware, china/flatware service, complimentary house linens; up to 25 reserved parking spaces; event planner source

Outside catering

Not allowed; catering exclusively by Saz's Catering source

Outside alcohol

Not allowed source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Coast | Weddings & Events

Downtown Milwaukee (931 E Wisconsin Ave)

Capacity

up to 220 guests source

Indoor / outdoor

both indoor and outdoor space source

Ceremony on site

yes, outdoor ceremony spaces plus indoor ceremony options source

Included in the rental

lakefront garden ceremony space, private patio with lounge furniture and bistro lights, indoor reception space source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Deco

West Allis, WI (7140 W. Greenfield Ave.), about 6-7 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee

Capacity

50 - 600 source

Indoor / outdoor

both - 20,000+ sq ft indoors across 4 floors plus a 7,000 sq/ft outdoor street pavilion source

Ceremony on site

yes - ceremony included free source

Included in the rental

free tables, chairs, high-tops & sofas if needed source

Outside catering

caterer of your choice (buffet or sit down) source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Barn at Homestead Hollow

Just outside Germantown, Wisconsin (Homestead Hollow County Park), about 30 minutes from Milwaukee

Capacity

160 guests in the Barn; ceremony benches seat 60-80 source

Indoor / outdoor

Both - indoor barn plus 1,700 sq ft patio and outdoor ceremony clearing source

Ceremony on site

Yes - private outdoor ceremony space with benches for 60-80 guests and a wooden arch source

Included in the rental

Custom built farm tables and wood folding chairs source

Outside catering

DIY-friendly venue with no required food packages source

Outside alcohol

No required beverage packages source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Starling | A Two Birds Event Group Venue

Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee (102 N Water St.)

Indoor / outdoor

Both — indoor ballroom plus outdoor boardwalk/Riverwalk source

Ceremony on site

Yes — ceremonies can be held on the Riverwalk/boardwalk source

Included in the rental

All-inclusive packages with bar service and DJ from Milwaukee Airwaves, plus furniture set-up and clean-up source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Denizen MKE

Washington Park, Milwaukee (just east of Tosa Village)

Capacity

up to 120 guests source

Indoor / outdoor

both — indoor space plus outdoor patio and lounge source

Ceremony on site

yes — indoor and outdoor ceremonies available on site source

Included in the rental

planning support, vendor relationships, design expertise, and day-of coordination source

Outside catering

allowed — couples may bring their own caterer (preferred vendor list available) source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

VISTA

Downtown Milwaukee, Old World Third Street

Capacity

200 seated / 225 cocktail source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor event space with rooftop patio (third floor indoor/outdoor) source

Ceremony on site

Yes, ceremony and reception can be hosted onsite source

Included in the rental

9 hours venue access, 2nd & 3rd floor access, rooftop patio, tables and chivari chairs, built-in sound, perimeter lighting & cafe string bulbs, in-house bar packages, set-up and takedown, bridal suite source

Outside catering

Preferred catering list provided source

Outside alcohol

Bar service is in-house (Camp bartenders) source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Barley Room

Historic Pabst Brewery District, downtown Milwaukee

Capacity

50–225 guests (FAQ page states 50 to 200) source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor venue with an outdoor area in front of the building for photos source

Ceremony on site

Yes — no additional charge with a reception booking source

Included in the rental

Tables and chairs, unlimited early setup access, private bridal suite, speaker system, complimentary champagne wall and colored up-lighting source

Outside catering

Allowed — bring your own cuisine, semi-prep kitchen available source

Outside alcohol

Limited BYOB for select refreshments only; alcohol served via professionally staffed cash or credit bar (Tavern B license required as of Jan 1, 2026) source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

GATHER at Deer District

Deer District, downtown Milwaukee, WI

Capacity

up to 250 seated (weddings) source

Indoor / outdoor

both - indoor event space with connected outdoor patio source

Ceremony on site

yes - ceremony and reception both held on site source

Included in the rental

tables, chairs, house linens, plates, napkins, glassware, and cutlery included source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space

Just south of downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward, in the Point On The River building (106 W Seeboth St, Suite 103)

Capacity

Up to 100 standing or 60 seated (additional 50 during patio season) source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor two-story space plus large outdoor patio and second-floor balcony source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Prairie Springs on Park

Along Milwaukee's Oak Leaf Trail and Riverside Park; 1420 E Park Place, Milwaukee WI 53202

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor venue with an outdoor patio and adjacent Riverside Park available source

Ceremony on site

Yes, ceremonies (and rehearsals) can be held on site source

Included in the rental

Patio is included in the booking source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

The Rivulet

Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee (309 N. Water St.)

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor venue with an outdoor riverside patio source

Ceremony on site

Yes; ceremonies hosted on site, including ceremony-only rentals source

Included in the rental

Patio included in the rental (bar service on the patio costs extra) source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.