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The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue
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About The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue
The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue brings venue services to weddings across Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working from Milwaukee. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Ivy House, The Factory on Barclay. 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 The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Milwaukee, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Iron Horse Hotel
- Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
- Homewood Suites
- Tru by Hilton
- Home2 Suites by Hilton
- Cambria Hotel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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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
- 822 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
- Where
- Milwaukee · central Milwaukee
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Live Wedding Bands
- In Milwaukee
- One of 129 wedding venues we list · 31 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (414) 369-2356
- Website
- Visit site
From The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue's website
“Discover The Cooperage Milwaukee, a premier event space in the Harbor District, ideal for private rentals and upcoming gatherings in a scenic waterfront setting.”cooperagemke.com
- Services they list
- Bar service, Getting-ready suites, Day-of coordinator included
- Prices on their site
- From $2 per guest
- Capacity
- Up to 175 guests
Read from cooperagemke.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Milwaukee
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 31 within 3 mi, 52 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 51 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, Shorewood
Distances are straight-line from The Cooperage MKE | Premier Riverside Music Hall, Event Space & Wedding Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Milwaukee.
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