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Filament is an upscale wedding venue located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This urban event space is a perfect location for a modern couple in search of a unique setting that blends a historical industrial-chic setting with cool, contemporary accents. Filament is located within walking distance to the Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee and the bustling bars and restaurants of South Second Street.

Facilities and Capacity

From intimate events to large-scale celebrations, the expert team at Filament curates all styles of events. Their stunning ballroom is transformed for special occasions and is characterized by ambient filament bulb lighting, exposed cream brick walls, and wooden beams. The urban warehouse aesthetic is nicely balanced by botanical decor that complements the dreamy fairy tale lighting, creating a soft touch for romantic parties. You can invite up to 200 guests to mark your nuptials. Filament is a wheelchair-accessible venue that offers the following items as part of your wedding package:

  • Tables and chairs
  • Furniture
  • Audio equipment
  • Photobooth
  • Dance floor
  • Barware
  • Glassware


Services Offered

The dedicated team at Filament wants to make your big day truly unique to you. They can propose trusted vendors in the locality for all your catering and entertainment needs. Seasoned staff members take care of setup and cleanup while expert bartenders are on hand to serve refreshments on the day.


Location

Filament is centrally located within 15 minutes walking distance to Milwaukee Intermodal Station. This trendy destination is 30 minutes via tram line to General Mitchell International Airport; making it a convenient choice for out-of-town guests. It is also six minutes from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design for those interested in soaking up the nearby art and culture of the area.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
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 Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

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 Filament

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Filament is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings due to its beautiful venue and exceptional service. Coordinators such as Mandi, Bella, Nick, Olivia, and Matt received praise for their organization, helpfulness, and going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. The staff, including those from the bar service and DJ, were commended for their professionalism. Guests appreciated the convenience of onsite amenities like parking and bridal suite, making it a top choice for a seamless and memorable wedding day.

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Filament is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings due to its beautiful venue and exceptional service. Coordinators such as Mandi, Bella, Nick, Olivia, and Matt received praise for their organization, helpfulness, and going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. The staff, including those from the bar service and DJ, were commended for their professionalism. Guests appreciated the convenience of onsite amenities like parking and bridal suite, making it a top choice for a seamless and memorable wedding day.

Shannon
Shannon Sent on 10/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding at the Filament

Our wedding at the Filament was great! The venue is incredibly beautiful and we received many compliments on how everything turned out. Our coordinator, Mandi, was amazing. She is so sweet, helpful and very organized. She went above and beyond to ensure our day turned out exactly how we wanted it to. The Filament staff did a great job ensuring things went smoothly as well! We would highly recommend this space and team!
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Pam H. Sent on 03/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue - terrific service!

Mom of groom, here. (Actually, mom of one of the grooms!) Filament is a lovely venue, and the service - led by Bella, our coordinator - was outstanding. Our guests all loved the space and the perfect vibe. It was the perfect accommodation for our approximately 100 guests. We had a blast!
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Brittany Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

we absolutley recommend the Filament for any event!

Our wedding day was perfect and we wouldn't change a thing! The filament is an amazing venue with everything you could need! Nick was our coordinator and went above and beyond to make sure our big day went smoothly and most of importantly, that everyone had fun! They definitely have the wedding biz down pat and were flexible, provided excellent guidance and support in planning. The parking & bridal suite on site are available at an extra cost, it was SO convenient worth it. They work exclusively with Milwaukee Airwaves as their DJ, and after working with Kevin, we totally understand why! A big thanks to all the staff at Filament!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

We had our wedding reception at Filament this September and couldn't have asked for a better day and team to work with! We immediately knew Filament was the perfect place for us to celebrate when we toured it. We're very impressed by their staff, company culture, and beauty/ambience of the venue. Our venue coordinator, Olivia, went above and beyond for us. Her communication was excellent and her energy helped make the planning process fun and less stressful. Filament's bar service and DJ they work with, Milwaukee Airwaves, was also exceptional. We're so grateful and happy we chose Filament and highly recommend them!
Paulina
Paulina Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in absolutely every way!

I could not have pictured a more perfect wedding day, and I owe so much of that to Matt B. (wedding coordinator with Filament) and the rest of the Filament team. They are absolutely phenomenal at their jobs. Matt went above and beyond as a day of coordinator - he was super easy to communicate with, assisted with many other areas of our wedding, provided such good advice, and overall was an extremely fun person to be around and help with on our wedding day. Words do not give nearly enough credit to the amount of effort and support he put in to making our wedding day absolutely perfect. Also, the venue is absolutely stunning, has so much charm and uniqueness you really do not need much decorations to make the space feel magical. Everything was top notch and I would recommend the Filament to any person looking for their special day.
Kale
Kale Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Venue, Top Notch Staff

When we walked into Filament we immediately fell in love. We had toured a number of venues previously and just didn’t get that “feeling”. When we met Sarah, she greeted us with joy and was very sincere with helping us build our vision for our wedding day. There was no doubt with the ambience of the venue that we wanted our wedding there, but adding Sarah to be our event coordinator brought everything together. She was so helpful and made us feel comfortable with the process. She was so open to our ideas and added her expertise so they were executed flawlessly. Sarah made this wedding planning experience stress free at Filament. She and the team were so accessible, and giving us suggestions with vendors such as Tall Guy and Grill and Feisty Flowers was amazing. Their team work on our big day was top notch. We can’t thank Sarah and the team at Filament enough for their hard work to make our wedding day exceptional. We highly recommend them!
J
J V Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Filament Experience

Sarah, Nick and the entire Filament team made our wedding (and all the days leading up to it!) absolutely amazing. Filament was the perfect setting for our ceremony and reception of 100 guests. The location is right in the city, but perfectly tucked away to create the warm, intimate cream city brick vibe we were going for. The venue is beautiful as-is, but Sarah made sure our glamorous disco decor was incorporated flawlessly. We wish we could plan a wedding with this incredible team every year - that's how great it was to work with them!
Allison
Allison Sent on 06/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Romantic Loft Vibes

Filament was such an amazing venue for our big day! Our guests kept raving about the cool and unique venue. Marina was an absolute god send. She was the best venue coordinator we could have asked for. She is so helpful and fun and made the process feel like we were working with a friend. She was extremely accessible to answer questions and always had creative solutions for any issues we ran into. The venue and bar staff were so professional on our day. Overall it was a great venue and I would recommend doing the outdoor cocktail hour “block party” if the weather permits, you won’t regret it!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 02/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing city venue! Wonderful staff!

I am so happy we went with Filament for our wedding reception! The beauty and charm of the venue speaks for itself. Abby, Kendrick, and their team went above and beyond to help us with planning and ensuring everything ran smoothly – especially after rescheduling because of covid. They are so friendly, supportive, and hardworking. It made me feel at ease and free to enjoy myself without worrying about little details slipping through the cracks throughout the night. I highly recommend Filament!
M
Mckenzie Sent on 01/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

Working with Filament (and in particular, Matt Basteyns and Zach Kinsman) we had an excellent experience. They were very accommodating, kind, patient, and quick to reply to us. Our wedding day was seamless and smooth. Matt worked so hard to be available and all of our wedding party noticed how helpful he was to us. Zach (DJ) was a blast and we got so many compliments from guests on the music, party, and venue! We cannot recommend Filament enough. The venue was beautiful and so many of our guests commented on how much they loved it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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Filament frequently asked questions

Filament includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Filament includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Filament for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Filament offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Filament offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Filament offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Filament offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Filament 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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