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About The Ember Lodge
Based in Caledonia, The Ember Lodge works with couples planning weddings throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Oak Creek Community Center, Bucyrus Club & Event Center. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near The Ember Lodge
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Caledonia, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Staybridge Suites
- TownePlace Suites
- Homewood Suites
- Value Inn
- Red Roof Inn
- Country Inn & Suites
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
- 10006 7 Mile Rd, Caledonia, WI 53108, USA
- Where
- Caledonia · 14 miles south of central Milwaukee
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Milwaukee
- One of 129 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (414) 667-1137
- Website
- Visit site
From The Ember Lodge's website
- Services they list
- Ceremony and reception on site, Getting-ready suites, Day-of coordinator included, Destination weddings
- Capacity
- Up to 144 guests
Read from theemberlodge.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Ember Lodge before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Caledonia
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 13 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Racine, Franklin
Distances are straight-line from The Ember Lodge; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Milwaukee.
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