Real Milwaukee Wedding Cost Breakdowns

Looking to create a budget for your Milwaukee wedding? Then browse through these real Milwaukee wedding cost breakdowns, complete with photos and tips directly from real couples. Photo by Chip Photography.

A Small Backyard Wedding with Amazing Local Vendors for $14k

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Backyard weddings can be a ton of fun and very affordable. This couples' backyard wedding was on the smaller side, with 65 guests, and cost them just over $14,000. One of their priorities was to showcase their love of Milwaukee and use a ton of unique, local wedding vendors. From Braise Restaurant to Pete's Pops, we think they did a great job and had a ton fun at their … [Read more...] about A Small Backyard Wedding with Amazing Local Vendors for $14k

Cost Breakdown: A $35k Wedding at Milwaukee’s Filament Venue

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Like many in 2020, the pandemic affected this couples' wedding plans. Due to this, they held an intimate ceremony (costs listed separately below) at Filament on their original wedding date. A few months later they threw a reception at Filament that included an open bar, great food, and dancing all night. For $35k we think they had an awesome wedding and showed their friends … [Read more...] about Cost Breakdown: A $35k Wedding at Milwaukee’s Filament Venue

A $50k Wedding at Waukesha’s Historic Courthouse 1893

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This couple wanted to show their guests a great time while keeping it convenient for those from out-of-town. It's historical elegance and convenient location made Waukesha's Historic Courthouse 1893's the perfect spot! For $50k we think this couple had an awesome wedding and showed 200 of their friends and family a great time! Read on to learn more about this beautiful … [Read more...] about A $50k Wedding at Waukesha’s Historic Courthouse 1893

You’re Gonna Love This Modern Ivy House Wedding for $40K

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This couple tied the knot at one of our favorite venues in town - The Ivy House. We are excited that they used the outdoor patio, as well as the venue's gorgeous indoor space, since both areas are a huge part of the Ivy House's appeal as a wedding venue. For just under $40,000 we think this couple did a great job and worked with some amazing vendors! Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about You’re Gonna Love This Modern Ivy House Wedding for $40K

Cost Breakdown: A Milwaukee Yacht Wedding for $24k

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We publish a lot of Milwaukee weddings, and certain ones we just wish we were on the guest list. This is one of those weddings! For just under $24,000, this couple had an amazingly fun wedding on a Milwaukee yacht. Due to COVID, the couple had to cut their guest list and change venues close to their date. We LOVE that they didn't let this slow them down and treated their … [Read more...] about Cost Breakdown: A Milwaukee Yacht Wedding for $24k

An Intimately Romantic Wedding at Onesto for $15k

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We love weddings at Onesto (a long-time MIM Family Member)! The upstairs event space is amazing and is one of our favorite places in the Third Ward. This couple planned their Onesto wedding and got married during the COVID-19 pandemic, so as you can imagine, there was a lot of emotions and obstacles to deal with. Check out the "note from the couple" below for more of their … [Read more...] about An Intimately Romantic Wedding at Onesto for $15k

A Gorgeous Milwaukee Wedding at Vista and Turner Hall for $50k

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Well folks, this is the type of Cost Breakdown that only 2020 could have delivered. With their plans postponed due to the pandemic, this couple decided to stay true to their original date and have a small, outdoor ceremony in Lakeshore State Park alongside their parents. When the time came to throw their large wedding they did it up in style - a ceremony at the brand new … [Read more...] about A Gorgeous Milwaukee Wedding at Vista and Turner Hall for $50k

An Intimately Gorgeous Wedding at Sanger House Gardens for $8k

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This couple got engaged at the beginning of April 2020 and quickly realized they couldn't have a large wedding until 2021. So, they did what many couples are doing in the time of COVID - they opted for a smaller wedding now with plans for a larger event in the future. Planning a Wedding During COVID COIVD-19 obviously played a role in the planning for this intimate wedding. … [Read more...] about An Intimately Gorgeous Wedding at Sanger House Gardens for $8k

A Modern Indian Wedding at the Westin Milwaukee for $70k

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This is not only the first Indian wedding we've featured on MIM, but it's also one of the more unique weddings we've seen. The "wedding weekend" spanned over three days and looks like it was an amazingly awesome time! The couple spent just under $70,000 on their Indian wedding at the Westin Milwaukee - the majority was spent on the venue rental and food for the 275 guests. … [Read more...] about A Modern Indian Wedding at the Westin Milwaukee for $70k

A Classic Casual Wedding at the South Shore Pavilion for $26K

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This couple lives in Bay View and and love the South Shore Park area. So, when they got engaged, South Shore Pavilion was the perfect spot to say their I-Do's. As you'll see in their Cost Breakdown, they spent just over $26,000 for 150 guests and we think they did a great job! They saved money by getting help from friends and family (flowers, officiant and bartenders). In … [Read more...] about A Classic Casual Wedding at the South Shore Pavilion for $26K

A Badass Wedding at The Cooperage for $23K

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Oh this wedding! This couple really made it their own which included a tattoo artist at the reception and personal accents from their family. Throw in it being hosted at one of our fave wedding venues in Milwaukee -- The Cooperage -- you'll definitely want to check it out. As always, we were excited to see they used #MIMFamily Members including The Cake Lady for their … [Read more...] about A Badass Wedding at The Cooperage for $23K

From The Woman’s Club to Firefly – A $20k Tosa Wedding

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Oh yay - a wedding in Tosa!! This couple focused on great food, atmosphere and of course an open bar. And for just over $20,000 we think they did a great job! On their wedding day they used two unique locations in Wauwatosa - The Woman's Club for the ceremony and Firefly for their reception. The also saved on expenses by utilizing friends and family for things like the cake … [Read more...] about From The Woman’s Club to Firefly – A $20k Tosa Wedding