• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Vendors
    • Family Members
    • View All Vendors
    • Venues
      • Featured
      • Capacity 10-200
      • Capacity 200-300
      • Capacity 300-500
      • Capacity 500+
      • Rehearsal Dinners
      • Hotels
    • Photographers
      • Page 1
      • Page 2
    • Bachelorette Parties
    • Caterers
    • DJs/Music
    • Flowers
    • Invitations
    • Planners
  • Categories
    • Cost Breakdowns
    • MKE Vendor Love
    • Wedding Locations
    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Tips
    • Inspiration Pics
  • Wedding Shows
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet The #MIMFamily
    • Advertising
    • Contact

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Venues
  • Photo
  • Rehearsal
  • Caterers
  • Florists
  • Music
  • Planners
  • Invites
  • Video
  • View All Vendors

The Garage: Milwaukee’s Original Industrial Wedding Venue

March 4, 2020 by Greg Quigley

Harley Museum Wedding - The Garage
The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum is an awesome industrial venue. All photos by Paper Elephant Photography

Editor’s Note:The venue photographed in this article is no longer hosting events, but make sure to check out the all new Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum for your wedding – it’s a fabulous new venue!

The Garage, part of 1903 Weddings at the Harley-Davidson Museum, has been a great spot for weddings since the Museum opened. The space is really Milwaukee’s original industrial wedding venue, with 450 capacity, polished cement floors and three large garage doors that open to the surrounding sidewalks/streets. This Garage is seriously badass and #MKECouples should jump on the chance to have their wedding there!

We’d like to thank 1903 Weddings at the Harley-Davidson Museum for sponsoring this article and providing such an amazing space for weddings! We’d also like to thank the amazing team of Married In Milwaukee Family Members that helped with the photo shoot for this article – check them out at the bottom of the article.

Before we jump into the details below, check out this stunning video of The Garage by our friends at Character D Films:

All About The Garage with 1903 Events

The Garage is part of the beautiful Harley-Davidson Museum campus, which is located right off the Sixth Street Bridge south of Downtown Milwaukee. The H-D Museum campus offers several indoor/outdoor options for wedding-related events like your ceremony and rehearsal dinner. See all of their event spaces here.

The Garage is stunningly industrial and can be dressed up to make it whatever you want. Its polished cement floors, exposed duct work and three garage doors give it a sleek vibe. You can seat 450 reception styled in The Garage. If you’re doing ceremony and reception in the space (like in the photos), plan for 250 guests.

Harley Museum Wedding - The Garage
The Garage is stunning! Photos: The Paper Elephant // Styling: Chasing Threes Wedding Design // Floral: Flowers For Dreams // Lighting & Marquee: Double Platinum

We absolutely love the glass retractable garage doors in the space. They run right along “5th Street” on the H-D Museum campus and can be opened to accommodate a patio, outdoor bars or even a tented block party. The other thing everyone loves about the Harley-Davidson Museum is the free parking for all of your guests (first come, first served) – you can’t beat that!

The Garage – Quick Facts:

  • Capacity: 450 sit down
  • Location: 400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53201
  • Highlights: Industrial vibe, garage doors to outdoor space, free parking (first come, first served)
  • On-Site Full Service Catering
  • Website: www.1903events.com

Included in Rental:

  • Basic Tables, Chairs and Linens
  • Table Place-settings
  • In-House Sound System & Microphones
  • Screen and Projectors
  • Complimentary Cake Cutting
  • Museum Admission for all Guests
  • Complimentary Parking – First Come, First Served
  • Complimentary Dance Floor
  • Event Coordinator
  • 11am – 12am Rental Time
Harley Museum Weddings - The Garage
The Garage at 1903 Events. Photos: The Paper Elephant // Styling: Chasing Threes Wedding Design
// Floral: Flowers For Dreams // Cake: The Cake Lady // Lighting & Marquee: Double Platinum

Catering and Drinks

Catering is provided onsite and offers a completely customizable menu. Thinking brunch, plated dinner, passed apps, or food stations? They have you covered. We’ve been to several events at the Harley-Davidson Museum and can say the food is always creative and delicious!

You can also customize your bar package by adding several local craft beers from the Can Room. Bars and bartenders are provided by 1903 Weddings.

Don’t forget that MOTOR Bar and Restaurant is located just across the street from The Garage on the H-D Museum campus. MOTOR is a great spot for your rehearsal dinner. In fact, you can make the Harley-Davidson Museum part of your wedding weekend!

Harley Davidson Museum Wedding - The Garage
Custom catering menus available at The Garage. Photos: The Paper Elephant // Styling: Chasing Threes Wedding Design
// Floral: Flowers For Dreams // Cake: The Cake Lady // Rentals: Relics

Ceremony Options

If you’re doing your wedding at The Garage, you have several indoor/outdoor options for your wedding ceremony. The Garage is 10,000+ square feet, so you can do your ceremony on one side and still have room for 250 seated on the other.

In addition, the Harley-Davidson Museum campus offers several outdoor ceremony spots. If you choose an outdoor ceremony, you’ll always have The Garage as a backup in case of bad weather, which we love.

Harley Museum Wedding Ceremony at The Garage
A wedding ceremony inside The Garage. Photos: The Paper Elephant // Styling: Chasing Threes Wedding Design // Floral: Flowers For Dreams / Hair & Makeup: The Hitching Post

The H-D Museum campus just rocks! It’s located on 20 acres on a peninsula in Downtown Milwaukee, which means your outdoor ceremony options are almost endless. They have outdoor spots that overlook the river, Downtown Milwaukee and even Walker’s Point.

Harley Museum Weddings - Outdoor Space
The 20 acre campus offers numerous outdoor options. Photos: The Paper Elephant // Hair & Makeup: The Hitching Post // Floral: Flowers For Dreams

Parking, Hotels and Shuttles

The first thing you need to know is parking is complimentary (first come, first served) for you and your guests, which is amazing!! If you’d like to get shuttles or valets, there’s plenty of room for that too – make sure to ask your event coordinator for recommendations.

Nearby hotels are plentiful, with several downtown hotels within a few minutes drive. The awesome Iron Horse Hotel is within walking distance (although we wouldn’t try it in heels), as are the breweries, distilleries and restaurants of Walker’s Point.

Additional Details about The Garage

Recently re-branded to “1903 Events at the Harley-Davidson Museum” one thing hasn’t changed – the amazing venues, food and staff. We’ve worked with these guys for years and everything they do is top notch!

The Garage, in particular, is a unique venue in the Milwaukee wedding market. The space is huge at 10,000+ square feet and the unique industrial vibe makes it completely customizable. Throw in the indoor/outdoor options and you have one amazing wedding venue.

Harley Museum Wedding - The Garage
H-D Museum campus is part of your experience. Photos: The Paper Elephant // Hair & Makeup: The Hitching Post // Floral: Flowers for Dreams

As you probably know, Harley-Davidson is an iconic brand, not only in Milwaukee but throughout the world. Giving your guests the opportunity to experience it on your wedding day is just awesome and everyone is sure to love it!

The H-D Museum campus is a gem in itself with unique architecture, amazing location, native plants and trees and city views. There’s photo opportunities galore on the campus as well as the museum itself, a gift shop, a restaurant and bars. Just being at the Harley-Davidson Museum will make your wedding an event that your guests won’t forget!

Married In Milwaukee Photo Shoot — Vendor Shout Out

We were super excited to curate this photo shoot at The Garage at 1903 Weddings with so many amazing Milwaukee wedding companies, the majority being part of the Married In Milwaukee Family. And HUGE shout out to our models and newlyweds Crystal & Diante, who we met at the awesome Social X networking group – they were so much fun to work with!!

  • Styling & Coordination: Chasing Threes Wedding Design
  • Cinematographer: Character D Films
  • Photography: The Paper Elephant
  • Floral Design: Flowers for Dreams
  • Hair & Makeup: The Hitching Post Weddings
  • Rentals: Relics Rentals and All Star Rentals
  • Lighting & Marquee: Double Platinum
  • Cake: The Cake Lady
  • Venue: The Garage with 1903 Weddings at the Harley-Davidson Museum
  • Models: Crystal & Diante
Harley Museum Wedding - The Garage
Some behind the scenes action from our Married In Milwaukee photo shoot at The Garage!
Photos: The Paper Elephant // Styling: Chasing Threes Wedding Design
// Floral: Flowers For Dreams // Cake: The Cake Lady // Hair & Makeup: The Hitching Post Weddings

Related:

  • 1903 Events Website
  • The Garage Virtual Tour
  • Contact 1903 Events

Filed Under: Articles, MKE Vendor Love Tagged With: photo shoot, reception, Sponsored Articles

Primary Sidebar

Get Our Newsletter!

Plan the perfect Milwaukee wedding with monthly articles, tips and more!

Vendor Guides

Milwaukee Wedding DJs and Live Bands

milwaukee event and wedding rentals

Milwaukee Wedding Rentals – Tent Rentals, Party Rentals and More

Wedding Dresses Milwaukee

Wedding Dresses from the Top Bridal Shops in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Wedding Planners

Milwaukee Wedding Planners

Milwaukee Wedding Caterers

Milwaukee Wedding Reception Venues Large

Milwaukee Area Wedding Reception Halls – Capacity 300-500

More Vendor Guides

Latest Articles

wedmke december 2022

Here’s What You Need to Know about the 2023 WEDMKE Show

Jan Serr Studio Wedding in Milwaukee

A Modern Romantic Wedding at Jan Serr Studio for $65k

Milwaukee's rehearsal dinner venues and restaurants

17 Rehearsal Dinner Hot Spots You’re Gonna Love

Mercantile Hall Wedding Cost

An Intimate Wedding at Mercantile Hall for $23k

21 Milwaukee Wedding Photographers You Need to Know

The George and Madcap Lounge Wedding Cost

A Spectacular Wedding at The George and Madcap Lounge for $64k

More Articles

Footer

About Us

Married In Milwaukee is built for Milwaukee area brides and grooms. We are a Milwaukee wedding resource featuring articles, vendor guides and more. Learn more at the links below:

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Site Map
  • Privacy

Plan Your Milwaukee Wedding

Just starting to plan your Milwaukee wedding? Knowledge is power! Follow the link below to check out awesome Milwaukee Wedding Vendors or just do a search to learn more about Milwaukee weddings:

  • View all Wedding Vendors

Connect With Us

We’d love to hear from you! Contact us here or connect with us on social media to discuss your wedding or vendor partnerships.

Follow Us

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok

© 2023 · Married In Milwaukee, LLC

Married In Milwaukee
  • Home
  • Vendors
    ▼
    • Family Members
    • Bachelorette Party
    • Beauty
    • Boudoir Photography
    • Caterers
    • Cakes and Desserts
    • DJs and Bands
    • Dresses
    • Florists
    • Hotels
    • Invitations
    • Officiants
    • Photo Booths
    • Planners
    • Photographers
      ▼
      • Page 1
      • Page 2
    • Rehearsal Dinners
    • Rentals
    • Transportation
    • Venues
      ▼
      • Featured
      • Capacity 10-200
      • Capacity 200-300
      • Capacity 300-500
      • Capacity 500+
      • Hotels
      • Rehearsal Dinners
    • Video
  • Categories
    ▼
    • Cost Breakdowns
    • MKE Vendor Love
    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Locations
    • Wedding Tips
  • Wedding Events
  • About
    ▼
    • About Us
    • Meet The #MIMFamily
    • Advertising
    • Contact
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter