Best Wedding Hotels in Milwaukee

With its historical charm and chic interiors, the hotel is a popular spot for weddings and receptions. It offers a variety of rooms that are suitable for small or large groups, and there's also outdoor space in the 4,600-square-foot Yard with views of downtown.

Originally built in the 1920s, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center offers an elegant, historical setting for weddings big and small. The property has three ballrooms, including the Crystal Ballroom, which features 22-foot ceilings with crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains and seating for up to 600 people. It can also accommodate up to 1,200 guests for a standing reception. A charming lawn can accommodate smaller groups – perfect for intimate ceremonies and cocktail parties.

Hotel Metro is best suited for intimate wedding parties. The art deco-style ballroom, with its connecting atrium, is the hotel's largest event space and can hold up to 125 people for a banquet-style reception. For outdoor celebrations, Zen on 7 offers a rooftop patio with a fireplace and views of the city. Wedding services include a dedicated event specialist, an overnight suite for the couple, cake cutting services, complete setup and tear down of the event and more.

The Pfister offers grand spaces for weddings, including its two large ballrooms with antique chandeliers, rich draperies and marble accents. The Imperial Ballroom can hold up to 350 guests for dinner and dancing, while the Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,500 guests for receptions. Smaller spaces are available for more intimate affairs.

From the hotel's revolving rooftop event space to the Lakeshore Ballroom, which can be divided into separate rooms, the Hyatt Regency can cater to weddings both large and small. The largest venue, the 9,900-square-foot Regency Ballroom, can hold up to 990 guests, while the smallest, the Crystal Room, can host very intimate gatherings of 12. The hotel also provides dance floors and risers, can transform event spaces to look like a chapel and can connect couples with photographers, bakeries and other vendors.

Weddings can be held indoors at the InterContinental Milwaukee. The Grand Salon features chocolate brown suede walls and can accommodate up to 400 guests for a banquet-style reception. The larger Lobby Salon can host up to 600 guests for a reception. Smaller venues are available for more intimate weddings, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners. Consultants are available to assist with details, and a variety of menus are offered. All wedding packages include a complimentary room for the bride and groom.

The Ambassador hotel is able to host weddings indoors. The Al Marquette Room is able to hold up to 120 guests for banquet-style receptions. There are also smaller rooms available, including the Embassy, Attache and Al Chapel rooms, which can hold affairs of 28 to 72 guests.