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A Vibrant and Joyful Wedding at South Second for $60k

April 19, 2023 by Greg Quigley

South Second Milwaukee Wedding
This wedding at South Second cost $60k. All photos by Anna Page Photography

This couple, who’ve been sweethearts since high school, aimed to make their wedding a genuine celebration of their identities. To achieve this goal, they enlisted the help of some amazing vendors, including Saz’s Catering and their venue, South Second.

With the assistance of their vendors, they hosted a spectacular wedding at South Second for a little under $60,000. Take a look at their complete wedding cost breakdown, and be sure not to miss the “note from the couple” at the bottom.

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 South Second wedding:

  • DJ: Milwaukee Airwaves
  • Venue: South Second
  • Photo Booth: Milwaukee Airwaves
  • Caterer: Saz’s Catering

Quick Facts – South Second Wedding:

  • Guests: 180
  • Ceremony/Reception: South Second
  • Total Costs: $59,190
South Second Wedding Cost
The floral cost $1,600 for this South Second wedding. Photos by Anna Page Photography

Wedding Essentials ($9,400):

  • Invitations/Stationery: $500
  • Photographer: $4,000
  • Videographer: $3,300
  • Desserts: $0 (Saz’s root beer floats included in food catering below)
  • Flowers: $1,600 (included: bouquet for bride and bridesmaids, floral pocket square for groom, a few corsages)
South Second Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony at South Second. Photos by Anna Page Photography

Reception and Ceremony Costs ($42,211):

  • Room Fee: $5,761 (South Second)
  • Catering: $16,962 (Saz’s Catering)
  • Drinks: $11,825 (Saz’s Catering)
  • Officiant: $0 (gifted)
  • DJ: $2,795 (included DJ and photo booth by Milwaukee Airwaves)
  • Rentals: $1,933
  • Balloons: $2,935
South Second Milwaukee Wedding
The reception at South Second. Photos by Anna Page Photography

Attire, Jewelry and Beauty ($6,590):

  • Bride’s Dress: $4,000 (gifted from bride’s parents)
  • Bride’s Shoes: $40
  • Beauty: $2,550 (included hair for bride, bridal party and mothers)
South Second Wedding
The bride’s dress cost $4,000 and hair/makeup for the whole crew was $2,550. Photos by Anna Page Photography

Other Costs ($989):

  • Hotel Suite: $189
  • Transportation: $300
  • Wedding Party Gifts: $400
  • Wedding Favors: $100 (personalized popcorn)
  • Rehearsal Dinner: $0 (gifted by groom’s mom)

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:

The Rentals:
AJ and I have been together since we were in high school. We really wanted our wedding day to feel like a true celebration of who we are. We chose to incorporate rentals from Parker Drive and balloons from Sparkle and Twine to make the space feel warm, inviting, and cozy.

The Photographer:
We also knew that we wanted to prioritize our photography because we realized that the pictures are the only thing that you can take with you. We spent a lot of time doing research to find a photographer who matched our energy. When we found Anna Page Photography, we knew we wanted to work with her right away. Her work spoke for itself, and we adored that she calls herself a story teller. We wanted to avoid as many of the staged photos as we could, and focus on pictures that really evoked deep emotion.

The Catering:
Rather than focusing on a color or a theme for the wedding, the word we kept coming back to was authenticity. We truly wanted this celebration to embody who we are as people and as a couple. We put more of our budget into food and drinks because those are important to us in our day-to-day lives.

We chose to have stations, where our guests would be able to choose from a variety of courses. We really loved that South Second is a Saz’s building, so everything was all included. It made it easier for planning rather than bringing in separate catering and drinks. It also allowed us to offer more variety and choice for the guests! Basically, we wanted everyone to be happy and find something that they loved throughout the day. South Second made planning a breeze!

Every single vendor we worked with was professional, kind, and helpful. I would absolutely book with each vendor again! We adored our Milwaukee wedding and would do it all again if we could 🙂

– The Happy Couple

A BIG thanks to the couple for sharing the Cost Breakdown of their awesome wedding at South Second and to Anna Page Photography for the amazing photos!

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.

South Second Milwaukee Wedding
Congrats to the happy couple! Photos by Anna Page Photography

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