An Italian Renaissance Wedding Venue
The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum tops our list of best Milwaukee wedding venues. Every corner of this space is gorgeous and full of character. It is the perfect wedding venue for couples who love European architecture, timeless aesthetics, and romantic views.
Why We Love It
Location
You get the most stunning views of Lake Michigan as the terrace peers over the gorgeous waters. It’s so close to home that it’s like a destination wedding without having to leave the country. Additionally, the Villa Terrace Milwaukee is only a couple hours outside of Chicago which makes it a possible choice for Illinois residents.
Portraits Can Be On-Site
We love venues that provide plenty of photo opportunities. This eliminates the need to travel to a separate location for wedding portraits. Moving people, especially groups of people, from place to place can be stressful and take up time on a wedding day. The Villa Terrace provides many gorgeous outdoor options for the dreamiest wedding photos. The interior is the perfect backup option for a potentially rainy day wedding. See this Rainy Wedding Day at the Villa!
There Is Nothing Like It
You will not find another European-inspired venue like this in the Midwest. It truly is a unique gem that transport you to Italy.
Wedding Cost and Rental
The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum offers options for a partial day and full day event.
Ceremony Rental
This 3-hour period is perfect for a ceremony along with time for wedding photography on the property. Setup and cleanup must be complete within the rental time.
A partial-day rental is suitable for couples who plan to have their reception parties hosted at a different venue. One reason why many couples opt for a reception elsewhere is due to the music policy, which requires that music ends at 10:30 pm.
Pricing and cost information is not available on their website, but you can inquire with the Rentals Manager for more details at rentals@cavtmuseums.org.
Ceremony and Reception Rental
This 9-hour period is from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am. Setup and cleanup must also be complete within the rental time. Pricing and cost information is not available on their website, but you can inquire with the Rentals Manager for more details at rentals@cavtmuseums.org.
European Wedding Inspirations for Your Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum Wedding
Along with an amazing team of Milwaukee vendors, we dreamed up a Villa Terrace wedding inspiration for lovers of art, architecture, and romance. These dusty colors with splashes of yellow make for such a dreamy palette. An understated yet elegant design fit for timeless and classy weddings.
Vendors
Photography: Whitney and Matsaya / Design/Styling: Fresh Coast Events / Venue: Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Floral: Feisty Flowers / Linen: Windy City Linen / Stationery: Coqui Paperie / Dress Boutique: Miss Ruby Boutique / Makeup: Melody Sopa Artistry / Accessories: Jaxie Bridal / Rings: Tasha Rae Jewelry / Rentals: Relic Rentals / Cake: The Cake Lady / Hair: Hnubli Designs / Catering: Simple Eats / Model: Nikki
