milwaukee venues: outdoor rustic (with rain back-up) OR industrial

bemilynedivi

hello guys! I'm wondering if anyone had any outside-the-box options for an outdoor Milwaukee-area wedding with an indoor alternative should it rain.

Also I'm interested in any industrial "blank canvases" (other than pritzlaff).

Thanks again. Trying to plan a September wedding here...

(any river venues???)

xx

hardlyhannah

Black Swan in Grafton is an industrial feeling blank slate - that's where we're having our reception in October of this year. The owner - Bill - is great to work with and really flexible. 

ETA: It is on the Milwaukee River as well.

rungirl12

Black Swan is what immediately came to my mind.  Also, Cuvee downtown.

harper0813

Check out Red Line. It's an art gallery with brick walls and an industrial-ish feel.

If you're okay with Fridays and Sundays, you can also check out Hot Water/Wherehouse.

bemilynedivi

Thank you guys for your suggestion!!!!

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[QUOTE]Check out Red Line. It's an art gallery with brick walls and an industrial-ish feel. If you're okay with Fridays and Sundays, you can also check out Hot Water/Wherehouse.
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donjoe2448

If you are willing to travel an hour or so (depending on where you live) I would look into Lake Winneconne Park.  They have a beautiful gazebo on the shores of the lake as well as a renovated barn for the reception/ ceremony if weather is bad.  And the total cost, including tax and a 3% service fee for using a credit card was only $171! That is rental for the gazebo AND the barn for the whole day and the barn is absolutely gorgeous!!