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Price range: $10,300 - $11,850 Price range: $10,300 - $11,850
Couples usually spend $11,100 Couples usually spend $11,100
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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About

On WeddingWire since 2018

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is a beautiful wedding venue located in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving the Milwaukee and Northern Illinois regions. Formerly known as The Heritage House Inn and Elk's Club building, this charming hotel is now a full-service event facility. The century-old building has been tastefully renovated and decorated to facilitate intimate and medium-sized weddings. Couples who marry here can look forward to exploring the downtown Kenosha area, with its many restaurants, shops, and local attractions.

Facilities and Capacity

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom can accommodate weddings of up to 225 guests. Natural lighting illuminates the ballroom for a bright, open space where couples and guests can relax in comfort. Here, everyone can enjoy scenic views of the picturesque location while dining on delicious cuisine from the 1844 Table & Mash Restaurant. For anyone in need of fresh air, the ballroom leads out onto a stylish outdoor deck that is perfect for sipping cocktails and socializing. The Crow's Nest rooftop bar is also available to take in the views, while the restaurant cafe is fully equipped for celebratory breakfasts, coffee, and refreshments. Couples can also host their engagement party, pre-wedding shower, or rehearsal dinner in one of the hotel's function rooms.

Services Offered

Various services are available at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, including event planning, professional catering, and overnight accommodation. Couples can work with a dedicated event planner to organize the special event according to their preferences. This experienced coordinator will oversee the event while managing the set-up and clean-up of the venue space. Several all-inclusive packages are available at the hotel covering tables, chairs, linens, china, and flatware. A private get-ready room can also be rented as an add-on to allow couples to prepare for their big moment in a comfortable space. For those wishing to stay overnight, the hotel offers 68 guest rooms and 12 spacious suites. Other services available include:

  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Private bar
  • Wireless internet
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair access
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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
Open Bar

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
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?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
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

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
18 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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The Stella Hotel and Ballroom is a highly recommended wedding venue that exceeded expectations. Reviewers praised the beautiful architecture, natural light, and minimal decor required for the stunning venue. The staff, including coordinators Deanna, Jordyn, and Tiffany, were commended for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. Guests loved the delicious food and convenient setup of having everything in one spot. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Stella for its elegance, helpful staff, and seamless execution of weddings.

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The Stella Hotel and Ballroom is a highly recommended wedding venue that exceeded expectations. Reviewers praised the beautiful architecture, natural light, and minimal decor required for the stunning venue. The staff, including coordinators Deanna, Jordyn, and Tiffany, were commended for their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. Guests loved the delicious food and convenient setup of having everything in one spot. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Stella for its elegance, helpful staff, and seamless execution of weddings.

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Megan H. Sent on 07/18/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Everything was amazing

Having our wedding at the Stella hotel and ballroom was the best decision ever! During the planning process they went through 3 different event coordinators but Deanna was very good at easing any worries! She and her team were amazing to work with and made the event run so well! All of our guests loved the venue and had nothing bad to say about the service! The food was amazing as well. Everything went perfect and my husband and I cannot thank Deanna and her team enough.
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Gabriela N. Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I’d pick the Stella a hundred times over!

The Stella has been my dream venue since it opened, and it exceeded my high expectations! The historic architecture is gorgeous, with beautiful natural light, but even more importantly, the staff members are wonderful. Deanna, Dameon and Danielle are all kind and professional, and went above and beyond to make my husband and I feel special! They are detail oriented, with touching gestures like a lobby welcome sign with our names on it for our tasting.

The team has impressive tenure, and the output to back it up. I felt 100% worry free with the team handling everything, which was a blessing. Not many brides can say that they didn’t feel stressed on the morning of the wedding day, but I can! My day went without a hitch (and if there was a hitch, I didn’t notice!).

I would choose the Stella as my wedding venue a hundred times over again. I enjoyed every trip I made to meet with Deanna, even when the wedding planning had me a little stressed. The atmosphere is a tried and true pick-me-up!

If the Stella is on your list, I say DO IT!

*Photography by Lish Marie Photography,
Flowers by Flowers at the Inn (Julie Moyer),
Dress from Bon Bon Belle
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

We loved The Stella! It was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding venue. The ballroom was beautifully done and was the perfect space for both our ceremony and reception. The staff was excellent. The day of our wedding, Deanna was there first thing in the morning to make sure everything was running as smoothly as possible and Dameon made sure the food and bar were running perfectly. They both made sure that our day went as well as it could with zero hiccups, it was the perfect day! The food was also excellent, and to this day our guests still talk about how much fun they had and how much they loved the Stella. I highly recommend this venue!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Team

Deanna
Deanna
Event Manager

Meet Deanna, our all-star Event Manager specializing in weddings and events at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom.

Deanna has been with The Stella since December 2022 but has been working in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, starting as a server and then working her way up to Banquet Manager, Operations Manager, and Sales Manager. “I am so grateful for the time spent in each role because it taught me how each team functions both independently and cohesively in the years or months leading up to an event.”

We asked Deanna what her favorite part of her job was, and here’s what she said; “After the wedding party has been introduced, we close the ballroom doors for a grand entrance. Those few moments before the couple is announced the excitement is building, the pre-wedding jitters are gone, and they’re ready to celebrate with family and friends!”

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The Stella Hotel & Ballroom frequently asked questions

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Stella Hotel & Ballroom for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.7 in average response time.
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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