I’ve worked multiple weddings at St. James 1868, and it’s incredible! As the owner of Beauty Unveiled by Tia, a premier on-location hair and makeup company, I love this stunning 150-year-old historic church venue with its breathtaking stained glass windows, intricate hand-carved details, European-inspired elegance, and magical ambiance that makes every bridal look absolutely shine. Highly recommend!

St. James is hands down one of my favorite wedding venues in Milwaukee! Kate and the entire St. James team go above and beyond to ensure every couple has a truly meaningful and unforgettable experience, from their first tour to their wedding day. As a live wedding painter, I absolutely love working at St. James! I've always been welcomed with open arms by the team, and they’re always there to lend a hand whenever I need anything. The venue is also incredibly versatile! I've seen several weddings take place in both The Abbey and The Hyde, yet each one feels uniquely tailored to the couple’s vision. Their attention to detail shines not only in the stunning atmosphere of the venue but also in the way they treat both vendors and clients. Whether it’s fellow vendors or past couples, everyone agrees that St. James offers a one-of-a-kind quality experience. It’s such a hidden gem that couples are even traveling from Chicago to celebrate their big day here!

We have not had our wedding reception at St James Abbey yet but after visiting this beautiful venue we have a secure date for 2022. Colleen and Kate couldn’t have been more helpful on our very informative tour and have continued to answer all our questions promptly. To date we have received the royal treatment and are looking forward to working towards our European Elegance Wedding.

St. James 1868 was a dream come true. The ceremony space- The Abbey was absolutely breathtaking. The space is so beautiful and elegant. Although it is a big space and can hold up to 500 people, our ceremony felt very intimate as Colleen and Kate set up the space perfectly. Colleen and Kate were both amazing to work with- their communication was impeccable and they made our vision a reality. St. James 1868 was everything I dreamed about and I highly recommend it to any couple that is looking for a beautiful, elegant, romantic venue!

The moment we walked into St. James, it took our breaths away. Kate and her team stopped at no detail to ensure this was a venue of luxury. We are getting married in october and are so excited to have our ceremony at the St. James. The Abbey provides us with the traditional feel that we want for our ceremony. Colleen was extremely helpful and responsive as we were deciding where to get married, and we absolutely cannot wait to say "I Do" in this gorgeous and historic venue.

For a fee of $5500 + tax for just the ceremony, you certainly do not get what you pay for these days.

Our experience at the St. James was unacceptable during our wedding. We just had our wedding ceremony in mid April 2023 and the staff were not only extremely discourteous & offensive, openly suggesting we don't speak English? but actively refused to resolve the issue they themselves caused, delayed our wedding and irrecoverably harmed the ceremony progression and atmosphere.

We shared all of our feedback, and they offered a very small refun (less than 10%), a half apology, and nothing else. that at least 50% of our fees inclusive of taxes be refunded.

TLDR During our ceremony, there was double sound being played which of course is unacceptable and it was the manager of the St. James personal music system (an Alexa device) that was plugged in. Took forever to discover since they actively did not help figured it out until my planner's team found it.

Imagine as a Bride spending over a year planning and thousands of dollars for your big moment, all your guests there, the bridal party enters and now awkwardly everyone waits 30min just for this mishap to get resolved and for you to FINALLY walk down the aisle 🤬

That was the icing on the cake... My wife arrived to doors locked and our wedding planner team shared the staff were unhelpful all day long - go figure.