St. James 1868
Wedding venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About St. James 1868
St. James 1868 is a historic wedding and event venue in downtown Milwaukee, repurposed from a 150-year-old Gothic-revival church. The property offers two distinct event spaces: The Abbey, the former sanctuary with original Tiffany stained glass, a 50-foot cathedral ceiling, and 15th-century hand-carved monastery panels; and The Hyde, a former parish hall transformed into a two-story vaulted loft with expansive windows and an elevated garden terrace. Both venues include private getting-ready suites, outdoor spaces, and can be rented individually or together as a Full Property rental. The Abbey seats up to 250 guests for a seated reception, while The Hyde accommodates up to 150. Full Property rentals combine both venues for up to 250 guests. Venue rentals include tables, chairs, sound system, and onsite staff. Catering is provided exclusively through a curated list of local caterers, and all beverage service is in-house. The venue is ADA accessible with an elevator and ramp, and offers multiple parking options including a rental lot.
The facts
- Guests
- 75–250 guests
- Price
- $5,000–$22,000
- Pricing note
- The Abbey: $11,000–$16,000 (150–250 guests); The Hyde: $5,000–$8,000 (100–150 guests); Full Property: $9,000–$22,000 (150–275 guests). Reception access 3:00pm–11:30pm; earlier access available. Onsite ceremony add-on (May–October) at additional fee.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Banquet hall · Garden
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach St. James 1868
- Website: stjames1868.com
- Phone: (414) 514-5555
- Address: 833 West Wisconsin Avenue