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Pricing information

Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$4 per person
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$600 starting price
Bar service
$4 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.

About

On WeddingWire since 2009

The Dekoven Center, located in Racine, Wisconsin, is a waterfront wedding venue situated on 10 scenic acres overlooking Lake Michigan. They offer both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, and have over 15 years of experience coordinating events at their facility. Their team is fully dedicated to providing excellent service to each of their guests, and focus on detail, flexibility, and competitive pricing to offer complete customer satisfaction. One of their ultimate goals is to help couples plan their special day in their own way.

Facilities and Capacity

The historic St. John’s Chapel is a romantic location for a ceremony, capable of seating up to 200 guests (168 on the main level with overflow room for 34 additional guests in the balcony). Outdoor celebrations can be held on DeKoven’s 11 lakefront acres, surrounded by colorful gardens and towering trees around the chapel. The Great Hall offers gorgeous stained glass windows, beamed ceilings, and hardwood floors for up to 225 guests. Receptions are a favorite in this location, due to the beautiful chandelier lighting and custom built-in bar. For couples with a smaller guest list, The Assembly Hall provides room for 150 people, featuring views of Lake Michigan and the inner courtyard. Guests may park on-site at Dekoven, and wheelchair access is also available.

Services Offered

All-inclusive packages are available at the Dekoven Center. Their dedicated event coordinator is committed to giving couples the wedding ceremony, reception, bridal shower, or engagement party they’ve always dreamed of. From simple events to large, elaborate celebrations, their experience allows couples to run wild with ideas. To help with the more detailed parts of the occasion, the venue also offers rentals for chairs, chair covers, and lighting. A dance floor is included, along with tables, banquet-style chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware, and even event security! Licensed bartenders are included with your minimum beverage purchase, which is fully customizable with tap and bottled beer, house wine, a variety of rail, premium and top shelf liquors - you can even provide a customized, signature drink for your guests to enjoy!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$600

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$4

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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Reviews of DeKoven Center

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
56 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.9/5 56 reviews
Google
4.5/5 98 reviews
Cadence
Cadence S. Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

April 2024 Wedding

Our event was wonderful and I cannot express enough how helpful the staff was. Our event coordinator Nicole went above be and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and that we loved everything we got. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and I am so glad we went with the Dekoven Center for our event.
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Vicki L. Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My youngest daughter’s wedding and first wedding I’ve ever planned. Nicole from the Dekoven center made it all smooth and covered all details.

The Dekoven Center is a one stop shop so to speak. The chapel has the feel of old world charm as well the their reception halls on the same beautifully landscaped property. They are clean and well maintained . No decor is needed except what you want to put on your tables. But, when the tables are set, you need very little because of the elegance of their settings. All of the settings and linens are included in their price too! (Unlike many other venues and several colors to choose from. )
Our daughter had visions of a barn wedding that are a newer trend of this decade but when we visited the Dekoven, she fell in love with it right away.
The property also hosts two apartments that are rented separate of the Dekoven Center by Air Bnb. The Air bnb was the only negative part of our experience. They cancelled our reservation of the apartments after they cashed our year ahead deposits. We had no retribution from them either.
We then found a Vrbo a few blocks away that was much better suited for our bridal party group anyway. Even though it was of no fault and not related to The Dekoven Center, they bent over backwards to make right of the injustice of Air Bnb.
We planned this wedding throughout the year and from Pennsylvania and it could not have been a more enjoyable experience for our family. Nicole is the best! She made us feel like family and we will always be so grateful to her and the servers of the Dekoven Center to have made our daughter’s wedding such a wonderful experience and fond memory. Highly recommended.
Amanda
Amanda D. Sent on 08/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location for any kind of wedding

The DeKoven Center was an absolutely stunning venue for our wedding. We were amazed by the flexibility they offered, accommodating various faiths and denominations with grace. The indoor cathedral setting was classic and elegant, while the outdoor space provided a vast canvas to bring our dream wedding vision to life.

The staff at the DeKoven Center were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to ensure everything was set up just the way we wanted. They were attentive and responsive, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Additionally, their willingness to help with decorations and setup relieved a lot of wedding-day pressure.

While the venue's beauty and accommodating nature were definite highlights, the parking and layout was not super intuitive. A couple of our guests got lost on the drive or in the parking lots. Overall, it did not detract significantly from our special day.

We highly recommend the DeKoven Center for couples seeking a versatile and picturesque wedding venue.
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Awards

56
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Real Weddings

Kirstin & Andrew
31 photos · 06/15/2019
Kristen & Jordan
28 photos · 06/08/2019

Team

Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller
Events Director

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Reverend Jennifer Miller Reverend Jennifer Miller Wedding Officiants

Classic Elegant Chapel with beautiful grounds for your ceremony and reception.

Rev. Jewel Olson: Officiant Rev. Jewel Olson: Officiant Wedding Officiants

Beautiful venue for your Special Day! Outdoor or Indoors ~ Truly a wonderful atmosphere to share your vows & become married! It's always a pleasure to work with the Dekoven staff!

Preferred Vendors
Reverend Jennifer Miller
5.0 out of 5 rating , 50 Reviews
· Wedding Officiants
Vital Image
4.9 out of 5 rating , 94 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Rev. Jewel Olson: Officiant
5.0 out of 5 rating , 84 Reviews
· Wedding Officiants
take forty five - airbrush makeup artist
5.0 out of 5 rating , 8 Reviews
· Wedding Hair & Makeup
SB Photography and Design
4.6 out of 5 rating , 103 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Shannon Z Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 33 Reviews
· Wedding Photographers

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DeKoven Center frequently asked questions

DeKoven Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at DeKoven Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by DeKoven Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
DeKoven Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
DeKoven Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
DeKoven Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
DeKoven Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
DeKoven Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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