The Society

Reception Venues, Wedding Venues

The Society

About

Historic Elegance in Downtown Milwaukee

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, The Society is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue inside the beautifully restored Milwaukee County Historical Society building. Once a historic bank, this stunning space features soaring marble columns, elegant gold detailing, and a grand mezzanine overlooking the Milwaukee River and city skyline.

From exchanging vows in front of a historic bank vault to celebrating outdoors along the Milwaukee River, The Society offers a wedding experience unlike any other. The grand ballroom, second-floor mezzanine, and outdoor patio create beautiful spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. With room for up to 250 guests, it’s the perfect setting for couples who love a little history mixed with timeless elegance.

Proudly Part of Two Birds Event Group

As part of Two Birds Event Group, The Society is backed by an experienced team that knows how to bring a wedding day together. From coordinating the details to entertainment and lighting through Milwaukee Airwaves, their team helps make sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on celebrating with your favorite people.

Venue Details

Capacity:

200

Type of Venue:

Ballroom
Historic
Lakefront
Unique/Alternative

Features:

Bridal Suite
Garden Area
Outdoor Space
Outside Caterers Permitted
Separate Ceremony Space (Indoor)
Tent Option
Waterfront View

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Kristen A.

"We had the wedding of our dreams at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. From the day we saw the venue a year ago, we fell in love with how elegant and unique it was, and were so excited to showcase it to our guests. ...We held our ceremony in Pere Marquette park directly behind The Society, followed by a cocktail hour on The Society’s patio (which is conveniently shaded in the summer, making it very comfortable for guests). Dinner was on the second floor, and guests were floored by the gorgeous and intricate ceilings as they walked up the stairs. The size of the first floor was more than enough room for our wedding of 165, and the shape of the room allowed for easy flow between dancing, mingling, and the bar. Almost every guest has commented to us about how unique and gorgeous this venue is, and they especially loved the bank vault behind the dance floor. We truly had the most perfect day in a stunning venue, and cannot recommend this venue or the Two Birds team enough."

Nicole Z.

"The Society was the PERFECT place for us to get married on NYE. Rich in history, a stunning building and fantastic staff (Two Birds Event Group) made the night one we will cherish forever. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour downstairs and then dinner upstairs, which worked perfect - no room flip! We're so grateful to everyone [else] who made our wedding so magical."

Leah T.

"Two Birds did a phenomenal job with our wedding this past December! The venue was breath taking and both Bella and Nick did an outstanding job working behind the scenes to make the reception so smooth. I would recommend this location and team to anyone!"

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