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Carthage College, located in Kenosha, WI, serves as a stunning wedding and event venue. With its breathtaking indoor and outdoor locations and gourmet catering services, Carthage can transform your special day into a picture of beauty and comfort with its state-of-the-art event spaces and friendly customer service.
Nestled within Carthage's 80-acre campus, which resembles an enchanting arboretum, are 12 diverse indoor and outdoor event spaces. The Straz Atrium, a glass-enclosed venue overlooking Lake Michigan, suits networking events, while the Jockey Club Rooms in the Todd Wehr Center can accommodate up to 400 guests and can be customized to your liking. The Dining Commons, boasting floor-to-ceiling glass and an outdoor terrace, is an excellent choice for grand receptions. The central campus features a versatile space for speaking engagements, concerts, ceremonies, and weddings, with the option to host outdoor events. On the tranquil south end, a small chapel provides a serene space for spiritual gatherings, while the Tower Terrace along the lakefront is perfect for mixers. Carthage's peaceful ambiance encourages mindfulness and reflection.
Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, and at Carthage, we understand the importance of a seamless and unforgettable experience. Our seasoned and dedicated team is well-equipped to assist you in every facet of your wedding planning journey, ensuring a cohesive and enjoyable process. We meticulously handle every detail, allowing you to relish each moment with your loved ones amidst the privacy and beauty of Carthage's campus. To fully appreciate our exceptional offerings, we invite you to schedule a tour with Carthage College and witness our enchanting venue in person. Let us transform your wedding dreams into a reality.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Religious Setting
Church
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Jennifer Biggs 5.0
9/28/25
Carthage is AMAZING. Theeducation my slaughter has received with her professors is priceless and its not too bad looking either 😃
Brenna Jarzyna 4.0
2/24/25
Well as i was visiting i ran into a cheesy situation in the bathroom. This woman was singing in the shower abruptly, somewhat sharp. My eardrums were almost shredded. I guess it was fine but the bathrooms were so hot I thought I caught a ques o...
f the cold. Overall, the campus was nice and a nice lady named Brie led me around. I had a gouda experience and will definitely make sure to visit again.
Andrew Hauenstein 3.0
6/11/25
The alumni are treated pretty poorly… graduated here in 2022, went onto graduate school and now I run my own financial firm and have reached out multiple times to volunteer for the Alumni panels and other events. I have never been responded to…...
have even reached out to Professor Chao and not one response. I have given up and just assign myself with my graduate school at DU.
Critically Constructive 3.0
11/07/25
The college itself is beautiful because it’s on Lake Michigan. Some dorms don’t have A/C. Not necessarily needed with the breeze off the lake though.
Relatively ignorant workers in the bookstore. Unable to answer questions I had about where a c...
ertain clothing item was, then proceeded to ignore me at checkout. Extremely disappointed.
川元優希Nsytr0 2.0
4/03/19
The student body is made up of 95% mute individuals (based on repeated observations of the systemic lack in in-class engagement and participation). Okay maybe they're not actually mute, but seriously, this college has a severe problem with its ...
student body. I cannot in good conscious recommend this college to anyone attending college primarily for an education. A significant portion of learning in college comes from one's interaction with their peers, so it is essential to make sure the student body (in addition to the courses) challenges and inspires you.
The faculty are forced by economic necessity to dumb down their classes so enough students can pass to sustain the college's finances (based on off-the-record conversations with over a dozen faculty members from a number of departments). A number of the classes are complete jokes, total blowoff classes (most likely to increase GPAs). Some, usually the smaller niche ones, are fantastic. If you do go here, befriending the professors is key.
The faculty are friendly, accessible, and highly qualified—even if some don't know how to make decent PowerPoint presentations. Class sizes are rarely above 20 students.
The campus is strikingly beautiful, but the interiors of some older buildings are quite underwhelming. The college doesn't skimp on landscaping.
The campus is also designed to isolate itself from the surrounding community. I see this as a negative, though certain kinds of parents might see this as a positive. The campus's walkability with Kenosha is properly poor. If you plan on frequenting the downtown, a bike or skateboard is a must.
The buildings aren't open 24/7 which is incredibly annoying.
Also it gets seriously cold in the winters. Bring a jacket.
It's a welcoming college for the politically conservative. It's not so good if you want a diverse student body.
I'd give it 40%.
Could try harder.
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