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Historic Courthouse 1893

Wedding venue in Waukesha, Wisconsin

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About Historic Courthouse 1893

Historic Courthouse 1893 is a private event and wedding venue located in downtown Waukesha, Wisconsin, housed in a restored 1893 Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The venue offers two event levels totaling over 11,000 square feet with a soaring 25-foot ceiling, accommodating up to 300 guests. Ceremonies are held in the third-floor ballroom with three distinct setups: Diagonal (turret backdrop, up to 165 guests), Window (tall windows, up to 225), and Long (grand entrance, up to 300). The cocktail hour takes place on the second floor, which features two bars and a lounge, while the reception and dancing occur in the main ballroom with a wood dance floor and built-in LED lighting. Bridal and groom suites provide comfortable getting-ready spaces. Catering is exclusively provided by Chef Jack’s Catering, offering customizable food and beverage packages. The venue also offers the option to rent the adjacent Waukesha Museum for cocktail hour. Parking includes free street parking and nearby lots, with a paid parking garage for overnight stays. The venue is fully accessible with an elevator and ramp.

The facts

Guests
80–300 guests
Price
$2,000–$5,500
Pricing note
Venue rental fees vary by season and day. Peak season (May–Oct): Fridays $4,500, Saturdays $5,500, Sunday–Thursday $3,000. Off season (Nov–Apr): Fridays $3,500, Saturdays $4,500, Sunday–Thursday $2,000. A food and beverage package is required with any venue rental. Food packages range from $50–$80 per person, beverage packages from $10–$42 per person. Ceremony add-on: $500 (partial ballroom) or $750 (full ballroom). Food & beverage minimums: 125 guests on Saturdays, 80 guests on other days.
Setting
Indoor
Last updated
October 2026

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On the big wedding guides

  • Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
  • Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Historic Courthouse 1893

  • Website: courthouse1893.com
  • Phone: (262) 574-9170
  • Address: 916 North East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186

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