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River Valley Historic Venue is a wedding venue situated in central Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This 3,300-square-foot event space features original architectural details and has been redecorated with timeless yet contemporary interiors. The industrial-chic and historic space is a sophisticated canvas upon which you can create your dream celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

River Valley Historic Venue has the capacity for up to 150 guests. You can host your ceremony, cocktail hour, and evening reception all in one spot. Following your romantic ceremony, guests can enjoy a celebratory toast in the cocktail lounge. The City View room features original artwork and a custom-crafted bar, with a state-of-the-art Sonos sound system for all your entertainment needs. Large windows allow for natural light to pour in and offer breathtaking views of the cityscape. This elegantly appointed event space is characterized by Cream City brick walls, hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, and exposed wooden beams. There is ample parking for your loved ones on-site and a preparation suite is provided for the wedding party.

Services Offered

The expert event team at River Valley Historic Venue wishes to make your wedding journey memorable and stress-free. They offer a number of wedding packages that include decor and entertainment items such as dining tables and chairs, lounge furnishing, audio equipment, and string lighting. Additionally, they can recommend trusted vendors in the locality for all your catering and bartending needs. They can point you in the right direction for wedding photographers, bakeries, florists, planners, and venue design companies. The dedicated professionals have over 20 years of experience in hospitality and they look forward to making your day as unique as your love story.

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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?

$4,495

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

$3,295

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?

$4,867

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

$3,165

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

Reviews of River Valley Historic Venue

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 06/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamiest Venue for Our Milwaukee Wedding

River Valley Historic Venue was truly the perfect place for our wedding. After our original venue unexpectedly shut down just two months before our date, RVHV came to the rescue and completely turned things around for us. The space itself is naturally beautiful with that classic Milwaukee Cream City brick. The exterior is so cute and made for some amazing photos. We loved that the venue had both a first and third floor where the first floor was used for our ceremony and later flipped for the reception, while the third floor was perfect for cocktail hour. RVHV is located right in the valley, close to downtown, the Third Ward, and Bay View. Another perk of RVHV is there’s a parking lot, which made things easy for our guests. On top of all that, the staff was incredible. Hector and Rossanna were absolute all stars, so professional, kind, and on top of every little detail to make the day run smoothly. It felt like the dream team working with RVHV, Over the Moon Bartending, and Man on the Moon Events all together. We’re so grateful and can’t recommend them enough!
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River Valley Historic Venue frequently asked questions

River Valley Historic Venue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by River Valley Historic Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
River Valley Historic Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
River Valley Historic Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
River Valley Historic Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
River Valley Historic Venue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
River Valley Historic Venue 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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