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Need a ceremony venue on a budget

RnKTRnKT
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Hey everyone,
So we have our reception site booked (Lakefront Brewery) and are in need of a ceremony site.  We don't belong to a church but would like to get married in an INDOOR venue.   Our wedding is August 25, 2012.  The problem I keep running into it that most places want you to book a reception there too or they'll charge you $1000+.  We're only planning on having a 30min or so ceremony! Any ideas that won't cost us an arm and a leg?
Thanks,
Kelley

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  • gundy21gundy21 member
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    edited December 2011
    I talked to the Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse in Tosa - they were $500ish I think.  If I remember, you had to be out of there by 3.
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  • RnKTRnKT
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    edited December 2011
    That would definitely work with our budget and time frame - thanks for the idea.  I've never even heard of this place - but by the looks of their website - isn't it a movie theater? That would be a really unique set up for a ceremony! They actually do ceremonies though?
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  • gundy21gundy21 member
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    edited December 2011
    It is a movie theater (the one DH and I love to go to - near our house).  They do weddings - seems like they have a few a year there. 
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  • LightSourcePhotographyLightSourcePhotography member
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    edited December 2011
    Weddings are beautiful there. I was a guest, not a photographer, at one there and it was stunning. It has that beautiful vintage feel in areas, but modern amenities. And well worth the money!
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  • dlthompson22dlthompson22
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    edited December 2011
    What side of town are you looking on? 
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  • kathleenkmmkathleenkmm member
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    edited December 2011
    I think a wedding at the Rosebud would be gorgeous! I had a sorority sister get married in the Camp Pow Wow Pavilion in Menomonee Falls (http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=39638) and that was really nice. The Milwaukee County Parks (http://county.milwaukee.gov/Upto60People9026.htm#boernergardenhouse) appear to have some nice options as well.
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  • RnKTRnKT
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    edited December 2011
    Wow - you ladies sure are helpful! I was feeling so lost and stuck for the past few weeks searching endlessly...  I'm contacting Rosebud and Camp Pow Wow today! The closer to downtown the betterfor us - but at this point I feel like I'll take what I can get.  I'm just amazed how expensive some places downtown can be for such a short ceremony! I understand they want couples to book the whole day though (reception, too).  We'd love something unique - and both of these places sound like it - I haven't seen either in person.  Keep the ideas coming - much appreciated!!
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  • gundy21gundy21 member
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    edited December 2011
    Just a thought out of left field here - The Grohmann Museum at MSOE has a rooftop garden - not sure if they do rentals.  It is right downtown.

    http://www.msoe.edu/about_msoe/manatwork/sculpture_garden.shtml

    ETA - Ooops - you were looking for indoor - they might have space there or in our of their other buildings.
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  • jberg134jberg134 member
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    edited December 2011
    Not really unique, but you could also look at spaces at UWM.
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  • MelissaSavinMelissaSavin member
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    edited December 2011
    We just booked our ceremony at the Polish Center of Wisconsin in the great hall. It's located in Franklin.

    It's $200 (plus $50 for the bride room to get ready if you need it) for 2-3 hours.  They simply asked if we were looking to hold our reception there and when I said no, they didn't ask further.  The only catch is that you have to find someone to do your music...they said if you put it on a disc all someone has to do it press play...we are having our florist (who will be there anyway)...she volunteered.

    They have a little garden behind the windows and a pond so the pictures are great.  Our friends had their ceremony there a couple years ago too.

    They book up fast so I would call ASAP if you are interested.

    For a photo go to the Gallery and look for Great Hall: http://www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org/gallery.html

    For contact info go to: http://www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org/contact.html

    Good luck!!!
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