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About DeKoven Center
Based in Racine, DeKoven Center works with couples planning weddings throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Branch At 1501, The Covenant at Murray Mansion. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near DeKoven Center
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Racine, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Lochnaiar Inn
- Christmas House Bed and Breakfast
- Hotel Verdant
- Harbourwalk Hotel - Racine
- Riverside Inn
- Fairfield Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book DeKoven Center through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Milwaukee
How much do wedding venues cost in Milwaukee?
Venue pricing in Milwaukee spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Milwaukee?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Milwaukee weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 17° | 16% | 3:58 PM | 4:42 PM |
| Feb | 34° | 20° | 15% | 4:43 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 29° | 17% | 6:20 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 38° | 24% | 6:56 PM | 7:34 PM |
| May | 66° | 48° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 77° | 58° | 24% | 7:49 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 65° | 18% | 7:46 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 64° | 20% | 7:14 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 56° | 18% | 6:24 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 45° | 19% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 33° | 17% | 3:45 PM | 4:27 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 23° | 15% | 3:31 PM | 4:17 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5.8 mi from Milwaukee). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Milwaukee.
Getting to Milwaukee
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 243 mi | 5 hr |
| Detroit | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
| Minneapolis | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Milwaukee; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2000 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403, USA
- Where
- Racine · 24 miles south of central Milwaukee
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists · Wedding Rentals
- In Milwaukee
- One of 129 wedding venues we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (262) 633-6401
- Website
- Visit site
From DeKoven Center's website
“Historic lakeside campus in Racine, Wisconsin, between Milwaukee and Chicago, welcoming retreats, conferences, weddings, community events, overnight guests, worship, research, and reflection.”dekovencenter.org
- Services they list
- On-site lodging
- Areas they mention
- Milwaukee, Racine, Delafield
Read from dekovencenter.org in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with DeKoven Center before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Racine
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 12 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 11 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Mt Pleasant, Sturtevant, Kenosha
Distances are straight-line from DeKoven Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Milwaukee.
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