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Nestled in the heart of Grafton, Wisconsin, Ember Social blends historic charm with a modern industrial event space perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, and private parties. Originally built in 1868 as a blacksmith shop, this beautifully restored venue—formerly the Heinz 57 building—was completely renovated in 2024, making it Ozaukee County’s premier event destination.

Our intimate venue accommodates up to 60 guests for seated receptions or 100 guests for cocktail-style events, offering a stylish and versatile setting for celebrations of all kinds.

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📍 Located at 1329 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton, WI

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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?

4,000

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

4,000

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?

1,000

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

1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Ember Social

S
Sara Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous historic venue – highly recommend!

I recently hosted an event at Ember Social, and I couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out! The space is gorgeous – modern and cozy with a really welcoming vibe. It was perfect for our group, and I could see it working just as well for a wedding reception, birthday party, or even a business gathering.

The staff was amazing to work with! They handled everything so smoothly and were super attentive to all the details, which made things easy for us as hosts. I loved that they have clear guidelines, like where music should be directed and when to close the doors, to keep things enjoyable but respectful for everyone.

We were also impressed with the setup for music and AV – everything sounded great, and they had all the equipment ready to go. The layout options made it easy to customize for our event, which was a huge plus. Overall, Ember Social is a fantastic spot if you’re looking for a beautiful venue with a team that genuinely cares about making your event memorable. Highly recommend!
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Ember Social frequently asked questions

Ember Social includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Ember Social includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Ember Social for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Ember Social offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Ember Social offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ember Social offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Ember Social offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Ember Social is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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