Aerial shot of the Historic Courthouse 1893 in Waukesha, WI

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Wedding party celebrating with hands raised on the grounds of Historic Courthouse 1893

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couple climbing concrete stairs to wooden doors with beautiful stained glass arch etched with 1893

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reception table at Historic Courthouse of 1893 with elevated floral centerpieces and light blue linens

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White satin bridal gown with rhinestone embellished waistline from Bliss hanging on monogrammed hanger on spiral staircase

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Aerial view of couple descending stairwell with black ornate railing holding hands

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Winter wedding by Natural Elegance Events

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Haylie and Andy walk down steps at Historic Courthouse 1893

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bride in gown and veil by Bliss looking out window while pulling back shades

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Lace detailed wedding gown from Vera's Bridal hanging between windows

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Couple with foreheads together near stairs at Courthouse

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Groom dipping bride for a kiss at end of aisle after recessional

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couple sharing a kiss at tulle altar, stone columns with clear hurricane vases and large centerpieces in background

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Reception tables decorated with beige/burnt orange linens, floral hurricanes and gold and jeweled centerpieces

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Couple gazing at each other on outside lawn of Historic Courthouse 1893a

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Address

916 N. East Avenue Waukesha WI 53186

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Room Capacity

50 - 300

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Transformation of this historic building – Historic Courthouse 1893 – located in downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin, back to its timeless beauty after 120 years has completed. With a rich history and Romanesque architecture, Historic Courthouse 1893 gives couples a charming and iconic setting for their wedding ceremony and reception.
Facilities and Capacities

Historic Courthouse 1893 has two floors that total approximately 12,000 square feet. The venue is especially perfect for ceremonies with its separate spaces and floors for cocktails and beverages. Guests can feast their eyes on the stunning entrance upon entering the ballroom where couples can host up to 300 seated guests. With the restoration of the original wood floors and a gorgeous ceiling, Historic Courthouse 1893 is a premier venue providing guests with traditional elegance around every corner.

Services Offered
Historic Courthouse 1893 is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. The venue also offers additional services, including:
• All-inclusive packages
• Handicap accessible
• Setup
• Our “Turret Suite” is our dedicated bridal room, complete with makeup tables, tv, and dress pedestal
• “The Vault” is perfect for the groomsmen, with pool table, dart board, poker table, and tv
• Clean up
• Event coordinator
• Event rentals
• Liability insurance
• Lighting
• Wi-Fi

Cuisine
Couples have extensive and customizable wedding catering and menu options to choose from with this Chef Jack’s Catering-exclusive property, including plated dinners, family-style, food stations, cocktail reception, buffet, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert. In addition, Historic Courthouse 1893 provides a variety of bar packages.

Location
Historic Courthouse 1893 is uniquely situated near the beautiful Waukesha Riverwalk along the Fox River and walkable to downtown’s nightlife and offerings. A variety of hotels are within a few short miles. Hundreds of free parking spots are available all around the venue. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with what Waukesha and Historic Courthouse 1893 have to offer.

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Facilities

Ballroom, Historic

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Bridal Suite, Grooms Room, Ceremony Space

Testimonials

Amy

Waukesha

“When we walked into the venue on our wedding day, our jaws dropped. It was everything we envisioned and so much more. Not to mention, our guests had so much fun exploring the place and all the neat rooms and spaces within — cocktail hour spaces, the vault rooms, the spiral staircase, and more.”

Haylie & Andy

Waukesha

“Honestly, all of our vendors were phenomenal. These two were especially amazing with planning and day-of coordination. They were easy to work with, very kind and responsive, and open to our ideas.”

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