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About The Paper Elephant
Based in Milwaukee, The Paper Elephant works with couples planning weddings throughout Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space and The Starling | A Two Birds Event Group Venue. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Milwaukee
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Milwaukee?
Wedding films in Milwaukee typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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.
Wedding venues near The Paper Elephant
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space | 0.1 mi |
| The Starling | A Two Birds Event Group Venue | 0.2 mi |
| The Loft on Broadway | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Paper Elephant to each venue listed on Lazo.
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.
Photo spots around Milwaukee
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretumbotanical garden | Milwaukee | 2.1 mi |
| Mitchell Parkpark | Milwaukee | 2.1 mi |
| Waterfall Ravine in Lake Parkscenic spot | Milwaukee | 2.7 mi |
| Lake Parkpark | Milwaukee | 2.8 mi |
| Kletzsch Park Waterfallscenic spot | Glendale | 6.6 mi |
| Seven Bridgeshiking area | South Milwaukee | 8.5 mi |
| Lynden Sculpture Gardenart museum | River Hills | 9.6 mi |
| Whitnall Parkpark | Franklin | 10.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Milwaukee first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
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
- 131 W Seeboth St Ste 320, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
- Where
- Milwaukee · central Milwaukee
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Milwaukee
- One of 64 wedding videographers we list · 21 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (262) 923-8343
- Website
- Visit site
From The Paper Elephant's website
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art, Editorial, Timeless
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
Read from thepaperelephant.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Paper Elephant before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Milwaukee
- Nearest venue
- Northern Lights Event Venue | Menomonee Valley’s Ultramodern Space, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 53 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 21 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 47 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Allis, Wauwatosa, Cudahy, Glendale
Distances are straight-line from The Paper Elephant; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Milwaukee.
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