Reception

Wisconsin’s broad offering of stunning wedding sites welcomes a handful of new, or new and improved, promising contenders this year. Exciting new spaces join our selection of revamped old favorites awaiting your Electric Slide and clinking glassware. Read on for some serious dream wedding inspiration.

A ballroom is a classic choice for a reception, offering old-world sophistication and (most times) the convenience of an all-inclusive experience.

Everyone can dance, some better than others. But can you dance the way you want to, the way you have envisioned on your wedding night, with a lot of people watching you? Maybe (probably) not. Here are some stats to think about when planning ahead for that special first spin around the floor with your spanking new spouse:

Your wedding day is a story. It has a beginning, middle, and end. Like the beginning of any great story, the ceremony is there to set the tone and introduce yourselves as husband and wife. The reception comes next, and is the plot of the story. The end is your Grand Finale. The marital send off has been revived! Check out these new marital send off ideas and trends!

If you have booked a venue, it is possible they will provide a list of preferred caterers, based on their own contracts or previous experience. These purveyors might be a great place to start. Many venues will have great knowledge of set-up guidelines and already has a rapport with on-site staff. Whether working with the venue or an outside contender, keep the following checklist with you to help iron out the details.

Boho, rustic, vintage – they’re all the hot things right now. Contrasting elegance and a bit of folksy charm seems to be what many are ...

You’ve said the “I do’s,” kissed the bride, and now it’s time to party! You want your reception to be unforgettable. The venue itself, the ...

Many of you may be too young to remember this, but there used to be a time when pretty much all wedding receptions used plain ...

Before your wedding, you should: Pick songs you want and don’t want played Finalize your day of information Review everything 1 week before your big day with the team ...

Your wedding guests will begin arriving as early as a half hour or more before the designated time for your nuptials.  Out of courtesy, do ...

Written by Marisa Cadorin, Event Manager, InterContinental Milwaukee We all know that planning a wedding can be stressful. As Event Manger for the InterContinental Milwaukee, ...

By: Kim Casey, senior catering sales manager, Marcus Hotels & Resorts A classic Milwaukee hotel is the perfect venue to host all of your wedding ...