If you’re lookin for a wedding venue and/or vintage stuff for sale, this couple’s venue has them both! Dandy, located on Vliet Street on Milwaukee’s west side is a cool space with a unique vibe. We know the owners (thanks for the vintage record holder!) and they are awesome people too!
For just over $26,000, this couple had a super fun Dandy wedding. Read on to learn about their wedding vendors and what the this Dandy Milwaukee wedding cost. And don’t miss the “note from the couple” at the bottom to learn more their budget and vendor selection.
Married In Milwaukee Family Used:
We were excited to see that this couple used several Married In Milwaukee Family Members. Here are the MIM Family Members involved in this wedding at Dandy Milwaukee:
- Photographer: Ampersand Photography
- Caterer: Noble Catering
- Florist: Jaimer’s Floral
Quick Facts – Dandy Milwaukee Wedding:
- Guests: 105
- Ceremony/Reception: Dandy
- Wedding Date: June 2024
- Total Costs: $26,135
Wedding Essentials ($5,642):
- Invitations/Stationery: $2,919
- Photographer: $1,600 (Ampersand Photography)
- Flowers: $659 (Jaimer’s Floral)
- Cake: $381
- Desserts: $83
Reception and Ceremony Costs ($16,392):
- Ceremony/Reception: $3,770
- Catering $8,665 (Noble Catering)
- Drinks: $3,262
- DJ: $695
- Officiant: $0
Attire, Jewelry and Beauty ($3,111):
- Bride’s Dress: $1,189
- Bride’s Shoes: $52
- Groom’s Attire: $360
- Rings: $1,510
Other Costs ($990):
- Rehearsal Dinner: $360
- Wedding Party Gifts: $340
- Decorations: $290
Honeymoon ($4,000 – Not Included in Total)
- Trip to Hawaii: $4,000 (not included in total)
A Note From The Couple
We asked the couple to tell us about their planning and budgeting process, and this is what they had to say:
Our story is a little different than most—when we began planning our June 14th, 2024 wedding, we were already married. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as the fact that we’re a transnational marriage, we needed to get married in the courthouse first. So, our wedding was a formal acknowledgement and celebration of our love, and we wanted to ensure we were saving the best we could.
The Caterer:
We knew right away we wanted to budget the most for quality food and drinks that were a little more unique. My husband and I are from the U.S. and India, so we chose a caterer who could accommodate a unique, “combining-of-cultures” menu.Noble Catering crafted a delicious menu featuring both American appetizers and dinner options, alongside flavorful Indian dishes. Drinks needed to be done through our venue, Dandy, which also took up a majority of our budget.
The Venue:
Dandy is a really unique and fun space! From the street, Dandy looks like a quaint vintage furniture and antique shop. But tucked behind it is an elegant, moody, Milwaukee-industrial event space with two absolutely gorgeous bars.The space’s beautiful gold accents, greenery, and dark wallpaper give it a really fun, art deco vibe. Since the space has its two incredible bars, we wanted an open bar for our guests to sip on fun “his and hers” drinks–alcohol and mixers were chosen from a more basic drink list. Still, alcohol is expensive!
The Stationery and Photographer:
We budgeted quite a bit for our save-the-dates, wedding invitations, and photographer as well. I knew all of these things were important to us, as we’d be able to frame extras and our favorite photos. We wanted these memories to last a lifetime.After assessing all our options, we were a young couple reminding ourselves that while our wedding would be one of the greatest days of our lives, many more beautiful days lay ahead. We can only afford what we can afford.
So, working with Bayview Printing Co. and Ampersand Photography was amazing, because they were able to have very open, honest conversations with us about what we can do with the money we have. They were all significantly more affordable than many other options.
Finally, I’d like to acknowledge that we couldn’t have done ANY of this without my parent’s help. My parents are the greatest mom and dad a girl could ever ask for and helped us significantly with paying for everything.
– The Happy Couple
If you’re currently working on your wedding budget, make sure to read through our previous Cost Breakdown articles featuring real Milwaukee wedding cost breakdowns.
