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The Iron Horse Hotel is a historic wedding venue located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This hotel, which once served as a warehouse, dates back to 1907. It stands proud right in the city’s historic warehouse district. While it is over 100 years old, the building has been renovated and transformed over the years into the chic space it is today. However, touches like the exposed ceilings and brick add a warm and historic feel. Renovations were finished in 2008, and this modern luxury boutique hotel began opening its doors to couples seeking a unique space in which to exchange their vows while embracing a very authentic Milwaukee experience.

Facilities and Capacity
Weddings of all sizes and styles can be accommodated at the Iron Horse Hotel. In fact, there are spaces both indoors and outdoors that can be used for hosting all stages of the wedding such as the engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. Elopements are also welcomed as well. For couples planning a more intimate gathering, there is a Pergola site available on the property. Couples and guests will love all the unique decor touches found throughout this space ranging from the custom artwork to the wrought iron chandeliers. Another space with unique touches is the Gallery. In this space, you will find original fire doors and more original artwork. On your big day, the Lobby area can also be used for smaller gatherings or cocktail parties. For a breath of fresh air, your wedding party can step out into the lounge and bar.

Services Offered
To make your experience at the Iron Horse Hotel as stress-free as possible, the team will assist with your set up and clean up needs. The venue features plenty of tables, chairs, china, glassware, and flatware that you can use on your big day.We can also add some finishing touches, linens, lighting, and decor available for you to pick from.

Accommodations
Because this venue is also a hotel, couples and guests can continue their stay in one of the 100 loft-style guest rooms. These rooms are richly decorated and feature the same mix of modern decor and historic details as the event spaces.

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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?

$500

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

$250

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?

$250

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

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

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
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
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
Valet
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

Reviews of The Iron Horse Hotel

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4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
11 reviews
90% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
T&J
Tammy Sent on 07/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are thrilled with how our wedding turned out. The day-of went off without a hitch, thanks to the wonderful Iron Horse staff. The food was to die for! All of the guests (including our vegetarian and non-red meat eater guests) enjoyed their meals. We had several comments on how wonderful the food was, including the dessert buffet. The staff was timely and did a great job cleaning off tables, making sure everyone had drinks, etc. The room was set up just as planned and the bartenders are pros. They are very professional and the value of what we got for what we paid is amazing! If I could do it all over again, I would and it would be at the Iron Horse!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I just had my wedding reception there on 09/29/2012 (I used the lobby & library) I have nothing but good things to say about the Iron Horse Hotel.

From the beginning, the wedding coordinator was great, answering all my questions, making sure that everything is taken care of and assisting with making sure the right credit card was used for the food & alcohol. I have heard nothing but great reviews about the food from my guests. They all said that it was amazing and very good. I didn't eat much because I was running around talking but from the little bits I was able to eat, they were amazing.

The hotel rooms themselves were beautiful. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom is awesome (well the showers were the best part of it). They also had robes we can use!

I would highly recommend the Iron Horse to anyone.
M
Megan Sent on 02/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When we walked into the Iron Horse Hotel we knew we had to have our wedding ceremony there! It is an absolutely beautiful venue and since we had a winter wedding we needed a place our guests would enjoy hanging out in for a couple hours (and our guests raved about how neat it was!). We held our ceremony in The Gallery downstairs, which was very modern but had great ambiance once we added some soft globe lights strung along the ceiling, which the hotel provided. We rented the room for 2 hours (3o min. ceremony) and I thought it was very reasonably priced compared to some of the other venues we looked at. The hotel staff took care of chair setup and take down and someone was on hand at all times if we needed anything. Jessica, who I worked with to coordinate everything, was wonderful to work with. She was very promt with responses to emails and made sure everything went smoothly. I stayed at the hotel the night before the wedding in one of the suites and the rooms are stunning! With our wedding block we were able to reserve rooms for our guests at a competitive price compared to other nice hotels in the area. We also loved that we were able to do photos with our wedding party throughout the hotel, which lead to some really beautiful shots! Brunch at Smyth is a must the day after!! I would highly recommend The Iron Horse for anyone who wants a unique venue!

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The Iron Horse Hotel frequently asked questions

The Iron Horse Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Iron Horse Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Iron Horse Hotel includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Iron Horse Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
The Iron Horse Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Iron Horse Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Iron Horse Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Iron Horse Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Iron Horse Hotel is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in average response time and 4.3 in flexibility.

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