Ivy House

on the beautiful venue, the DJ, and how perfect everything went! There is a day of coordinator who helps everything fall into place so you don't have to worry about anything on your special day. Their patio is so gorgeous, and the inside is beautiful. They are very flexible with the weather and have back up plans if there is rain. Unfortunately it ended up raining on our wedding day, but Sarah (our day of event coordinator) was checking the weather apps and checking in with me up until the ceremony started. Seriously had the BEST experience with the Ivy House. All of our vendors said great things about them as well. The DJ was amazing and had people dancing until the night was over. Couldn't be any happier with our experience. The natural ivy and plants are GORGEOUS and look great in photos as well

s won “Best Of” on numerous occasions and I consider my now wife and I incredibly blessed and remarkably fortunate to witness that firsthand last weekend for our wedding day. Truthfully, every couple has their own goals, own expectations, own vision, when it comes to what they want their day to look like and to say that The Ivy House team brought that to life for us (…and more) is a profound understatement on so many levels. After originally setting our date in October 2018, we – like countless others couples – made the decision to postpone a full 365 days to Sunday, July 4th, 2021 when we realized that COVID was going to make it impossible to get all the people we cared about in a room together… to say the wait was *well* worth it doesn’t even begin to do it justice. In our opinion, what makes The Ivy House special isn’t just the aesthetic of the ball room or the spaciousness of the Fernweh patio or the incredible bridal suite upstairs, it’s the people. Having planned much of our wedding from out-of-state, there is NO one else we trusted more than Ramsey, Zach, & Co. and they *MORE* than delivered. There are not enough words to do justice to how special their team is, how thoughtful and detail-oriented they are in every aspect of planning, and candidly, how immensely hard working they are at perfecting their craft and delivering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for couples like us. We were blessed to have guests from 22 states join us last weekend and the continuous feedback we received was, “wow”. Was our original engagement (pre-COVID) a little longer than most (~ 20 months)? Yes. Was postponing a bit of a shock to the system when the world shut down? Without question. However, through it all, it was Ramsey and his team that guided us every step of the way to “I do” and the celebration that followed. While we all could go without a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis that I’m sure everyone reading this has likely made sacrifices during, if we could do it again, there’s not a single thing we would change because we were in the best hands with the best people the 985 days from start to finish. The music. The coordination with vendors. The intentionality with set-up. The little things that we probably don’t even know about that they took care of. You name it, it exceeded our expectations. Growing up there, Milwaukee is a beautiful city – especially in the summertime – and there are a lot of different venues that have a ton to offer depending on what suits your needs. However, there is not one venue that comes anywhere close to what The Ivy House provides: a remarkable backdrop for your day and an even better team to do it around. The best man in our wedding made reference to the quote, “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” There are no words to describe how incredible our day was and that’s a true testament to not only the guests we shared it with but the people behind-the-scenes – Ramsey, Zach, bartenders, etc. – who brought it to life and made it one we will cherish for all of our days. If you’re a couple who’s been recently engaged and need a venue, stop looking because you found it right here at The Ivy House.

vy is growing so much (even in the year planning process it was growing a bunch!) and the overall design is just beautiful. We toured Ivy House back in Feb of 2020, which even then things were booked up because they are so popular. COVID hit, so we halted our planning for a bit. Sarah and the team have been nothing short of LITERALLY AMAZING for me and Ty this entire year and a half process. She was great at keeping communication and answering our questions through that point as well. She helped keep us updated as dates opened up (from COVID backup dates). She made our special day run SO smoothly, and handled the changes that happened last minute so well. We had to completely nix plan A and go to our rain plan last minute (thanks weather), and the team already had the inside set up just in case we needed it. It was a seamless transition and she helped me stay calm and make a pretty tough last minute decision, easy. All of our guests, family and bridal party had only the best and amazing things to say about her and the entire Ivy house staff. Thank you doesn’t even do it justice for what y’all did for us. I know the day was perfect and we all had the best time, thanks to you. You all have been the absolute best venue team to work with. From the moment we toured, to the end of our night, Sarah killed it. Her personality and communication was one of the reasons we were so attracted to Ivy house, let alone it’s sheer beauty of a venue. Our guests could not believe how stunning it was. I also was told how attentive the team was during the reception, not only to me and Ty, but to all of our guests and that means the world to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!

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ecommendations and helped with so many of the details- really going above and beyond. The venue itself is beautiful and was the perfect space for a happy, airy wedding vibe. We would recommend Ivy House over and over again, and already can’t wait to attend future weddings in the space.

getting ready in the bridal suite first thing in the morning to our ceremony and capping the night off with the best reception ever, every detail was perfect and stunning. Matt, Nick and the Ivy House team were beyond incredible. Our bridal party and guests even commented on the phenomenal service, which I think speaks volumes. I am a worrier and Type A personality by nature, but they made sure my entire day was relaxed and worry-free. It was literally the best day ever, and I know we will be getting compliments from our guests for years to come. I can only hope that my friends get married at the Ivy House in the future so I can enjoy another wedding there. I am beyond thankful that we chose to work with their team and I will remember the day forever.

The Ivy House even had amazing green umbrellas (the color sounds weird, but they were honestly PERFECT) for us to use for pictures. Sarah Raver was a god sent and helped me out a TON leading up to the day and took care of every last thing the day of the wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect, if you’re thinking of booking here, think no more and ABSOLUTELY do it. You will not be disappointed!

o the team started the fire on the patio and kept it going all night. Guests and the wedding party were out there half the time! The bridal suite and groom's room are great touches to this space. The bridal suite is fairly big with a fully equipped kitchen and full bathroom. This space is great for any pictures with the bridal party and/or just the bride and groom. The best part is that it is a great little space to go when you just need that minute to take it all in with your significant other. Sarah and team went above and beyond and were very communicative all night (with a consumption bar tab, checking in on us, etc.). We will for sure be heading back to the Ivy house to enjoy their patio this summer but this venue is beyond accommodating even though they may be a little on the expensive side for venue pricing compared to others OUTSIDE of Milwaukee. BUT I ASSURE YOU it is all worth it to get this team on your side for your big day.

ate due to COVID, they were easy to work with and communicated effectively. Our wedding day went off without a hitch and I truly believe it is because the entire staff at Ivy House is so passionate about what they do and only want the best for their clients. Our event manager was Abby and she is the absolute best. I could not be more grateful and recommend The Ivy House more!

enue. The upstairs bridal suite was a huge bonus and made our getting ready experience even more special. Now to say how amazing the staff was in an understatement. Unfortunately it rained on our wedding day and we had to make a last minute call on moving the ceremony indoors. Matt, our day of coordinator, and Gene, our DJ, made it happen in record time. They did everything they could to make sure my husband and I were taken care of all night and never skipped a beat. Plus, they helped us throw a pretty awesome party! You would have never guessed it was a COVID wedding and everyone raved at how much fun they had. Thank you Ivy House team for everything!!

s create the best day ever, she made our tiny 38 person wedding feel so fancy and so full of life. Abby was such a positive calming presence throughout he whole last month of planning. We love her so much! Everyone who works there is so welcoming and makes you feel like family. We booked The Ivy House in January of 2019 and whenever we would have guests in town we would drive them by and peek in the windows and someone would always come out of the office and let us in so we could walk around and show our family members how awesome the space was. They were so great at communicating throughout the entire planning process. Whenever we visit the patio for Happy Hour drinks everyone is so welcoming! The space is so beautiful, the patio is our favorite part. You need minimal decorations throughout the whole place because its so beautiful on its own. Everything about this place is amazing. The bathrooms are huge which is awesome if you have a lot of guests. This seems weird to say but I have been to weddings with long bathroom lines and its annoying because you miss out on the dance floor. Also, parking was a big concern for my parents (when we initially thought we were going to have 250 people) and now there is a whole parking lot attached to the venue and tons of street parking! We hired Milwaukee Airwaves for our DJ which was also amazing, Since they own the space they know how to navigate it so smoothly throughout the night. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside, went inside for dinner, and then came back out for dancing. Music was playing the whole time and there was no glitch or pause in the transition from each space! My husband and I felt so relaxed on our wedding day because everyone made us feel totally confident that everything would run smoothly and it did!! Everyone was so helpful and supportive throughout the whole process and made sure that we were enjoying ourselves the whole time. From making sure we took in every ounce or the beauty of our venue on our wedding day to keeping our drinks full. They had everything covered. We simply showed up and were basically guests at our own wedding. We had the best time and we CANNOT thank Abby and The Ivy House enough for the amazing day we had! I will hype this place up forever because it is the absolute best!!!

or our wedding day, and he was willing to help us out every step of the way. Our wedding day was 8/1/20, so a lot of our planning fell during the pandemic where rules and regulations were changing almost every week. The Ivy House team really stepped up and were so willing to help us in any way they could to make it beautiful, safe, and be the wedding that we wanted. And we didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, because we knew we were in great hands. Can not recommend this place enough!!

ss and the actual day of the wedding. We received so many compliments on how wonderful the venue was. Highly recommend this venue!

nitely looking forward to catering more weddings there in the future!

a gorgeous atmosphere. We felt like we had walked into a dream. Add in that neon sign, and the insanely beautiful bridal suite, and we knew that we had to get married there. Every step of the way from our first tour with Tyler up to our wedding day, we felt 100% listened to and taken care of with every detail. On our tour with Tyler, we had 1 million questions, and he had 1 million answers. Whatever requests we made were met with either a “We’ll make it happen or find a way to make sure you’re satisfied.” We were unable to hire a florist or event staff for a room flip and worried it would stop us from having our ceremony at Ivy House, but Tyler had about ten different solutions for us. Sarah was our main contact, and she was incredible with helping us plan and finalize every detail. She went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of. I am extremely Type A and thought I was organized--but I have NOTHING on Sarah Raver. Every detail I was concerned about, Sarah breezed through and problem solved. When the day came, I had literally zero nerves. Sarah checked in frequently, organized vendors, and made me feel like I could relax in the insanely beautiful bridal suite. I truly didn’t have to think about a thing. Sarah had the checklists, the timelines, the vendor contact information. I just had to sit back, drink champagne, and say I Do. Gene was our DJ and again, I cannot say enough about him. Obviously, his playlist was amazing, but Gene was so much more than a DJ. He was there every minute with a drink refill for us, checking in to see if we needed anything, making sure we were happy with every detail, and keeping the night running right on schedule. Before the wedding, we sat down with Gene and talked about our must plays, our absolutely do not plays, any potential problems we saw coming up, exactly what we wanted the ceremony to look like, and what he could do to make our day perfect. Gene helped me pull off a surprise performance for my husband without a hitch, and everyone raved about how seamlessly he kept the night going. Again, we just got to sit back, sip the drinks that Gene handed us, and have a great time. Mo was one of our bartenders, and he and the ENTIRE bartending staff absolutely KILLED IT. We received so many comments from our guests about how well organized, friendly, and fun all of the Ivy House staff were. We spent a year of our lives planning our wedding with the staff at Ivy House, and by the time it was all over, we felt like we were part of a really small and really special family. Everyone was so excited for our wedding day, and knew so much about the day and about the two of us. Getting married is such a personal experience, and with Ivy House, the personal touches and concern never stop. Whenever we walked in for a planning meeting, we were greeted with hugs and glasses of wine and genuine excitement and interest in our planning process. Thinking about our wedding planning process, I don’t think about the stress of planning, I think about the JOY in knowing how many people were ready to make my dreams come true and cheering me on the whole time.

ted throughout the process. Truly pros at what they do. Overall: We used the space for both our wedding ceremony and the reception and the space was a beautiful blank canvas that we were able to make our own. Our whole wedding party got ready together in the space above the venue. The space was great for this and made for the perfect way to spend time with one another before the ceremony and reception. We actually forgot to order coffee for the morning of and without a question Abby brought some for us. Photos: It snowed the day before the wedding and it honestly made the space even more beautiful than it already is. We found lots of great nooks and spaces to take photos. We took some photos before the ceremony, some after and they all turned out great. The space itself has really nice natural light. Music: Dancing was a blast. Gene was awesome to work with and we had so much fun dancing the night away with our friends and family. He took time to meet with us before the wedding and put our minds at ease about all the questions we had. Food: We loved that we could choose whatever caterers we wanted to work with. The Ivy House has an amazing kitchen that made it easy for both our food and dessert partners to prepare things throughout the day. Flowers: The space is so lush with greenery that incorporating flowers and decor was a breeze. We loved all the industrial textures in the space that made our colorful flowers and decor really stand out. Our favorite things about The Ivy House: The people (Abby + Gene + Bartenders = <3 U Forever), The reclaimed bleacher wood used throughout the space, The colorful lighting system, and that wall size mirror in the women’s restroom is *kisses fingertips!*

if it wasn't for how amazing the ENTIRE staff and venue were. Abby was so much more than amazing, seriously the MVP. She calmed my nerves and put me at ease and just did all the special touches which make help make your day truly the best day of your life. Alexander was the bomb-DJ and kept us dancing allll night. The cohesion of the entire group was seamless - even better than family. True professionals. Would recommend Ivy House 1,000 times over!

icient. The level of service is incredible. Throughout the night they came up to me and my husband making sure we were enjoying ourselves and if they could get us anything - Matt came up to me at least 3 times asking me if he could bring me a drink and I'm pretty sure I told him I loved him more times than I told my actual husband! Alexander brought us dessert and told us he never got to try the dessert at his own wedding because it was gone before he could get to it and he didn't want it to happen to us. The most amazing service though was when we had an unfortunate situation of an elderly guest passing out, and not only did they call an ambulance, but when my husband's grandfather accompanied the guest to the hospital, they gave him their phone number to call when he was ready to come back to the wedding, and when he called they went to the hospital and picked him up personally. If that's not the most incredible thing ever, I don't know what is. If you are lucky enough to snatch up a date for your wedding, you will not regret it. It is such a beautiful space, and we are so excited to go back for their public events in the future!

!   Sarah was amazing to work with start to finish and filled in details we didn't know we needed.  ROCKSTAR!  Aaron from Milwaukee Airwaves had all the right music start to finish without having to hand-pick each song.  Just an awesome professional to work with.    The bartenders rocked and even somehow special ordered Old Milwaukee Reds for my Dad!!  Could not recommend Ivy House more.

ustic but in a modern way, we knew we had to get married there but then after meeting the Ivy House team, it was a no brainer. Tyler and his crew made the planning process and the day of absolutely perfect. They helped us make all of our crazy ideas come true to make the day a dream. They are extremely responsive, accommodating, helpful, creative, and ready for anything. The bridal-suit made getting ready easy and comfortable. The outdoor space made for a beautiful ceremony, and a killer dance floor. The brick walls, greenery and chandelier make you feel warm and full of love. We highly recommend them for any event.

ts quickly, they helped us feel confident in our choice to have our wedding there. Throughout the day our day of coordinator Sarah was available for whatever we needed. Both Sarah and Matt, our DJ, checked in with us throughout the night making sure it was going the way we wanted it to and making sure we had a drink in our hand! Matt kept the party going and the dance floor was never empty. We are so glad we chose the Ivy House for our wedding!

& creativity, but is also simply beautiful by itself with gorgeous brick, wooden beans and (of course) beautiful ivy. The indoor/outdoor feature of this venue is so unique, our guests loved it! We were able to have a beautiful ceremony right outside in the patio space followed by an outdoor cocktail hour. We even utilized the outside space again for late night dancing!! This really made the flow of our day so seamless. Last but not least the staff is truly phenomenal. From the bartenders, built in DJ service (Milwaukee Airwaves - shout out to Matt who was stellar!!) and Tyler/Ramsey who make it all happen this team is unreal. Tyler and Matt were essentially my 7th and 8th bridesmaids making sure that the event executed perfectly and that I had an amazing experience the entire time. The service that The Ivy House provided was ABOVE AND BEYOND and I felt lucky to have gotten to work with them. If you are even slightly interested in this space CALL ASAP.

mless. We also used the bridal suite all day and it was such a great space to get ready in and we had the best morning. We honestly can't say enough good things about the Ivy House and highly recommend anyone considering it to check it out, you'll be sold in the first 5 minutes!

ervice exceeded our expectations! We had the pleasure of working with Tyler who was so accommodating and responsive to all of our questions and requests (even down to making sure all us ladies had coffee in the early morning hours lol). Our DJ was Alex, and he had everyone dancing! Once the music started I personally didn’t leave the dance floor! In addition to those two, all of our guests were raving about the friendly bartenders and staff members who truly made their experience a good time! Thanks again to everyone at the Ivy House for putting up with us and helping us piece together our fairytale wedding! We had a blast and will be stopping in again soon 🥰!!!

t - well, almost perfect. It rained. But the staff was not deterred and our ceremony was moved indoors and it played out seamlessly. Our day-of coordinator Abby was a rock star, and our DJ Matt had everyone out on the dance floor. It was a perfect night, and the Ivy House staff were a huge part of that. Thank you Ivy House!!

art speaks for itself, but none the less I’ll say that pictures from our friends alone were stunning and we cannot wait to see how our photographer’s pictures turned out from that gorgeous patio. What is not obvious from their pictures is how absolutely incredible the whole staff is. In our venue search we had so much fun talking to Tyler as we brainstormed our big day that we felt we had to book Ivy House. The service you receive at a venue can make or break your experience and everyone at the Ivy House made our day and the whole process leading up to it the best experience of our lives. In the months leading up to our wedding, Tyler and Ramsey both were very responsive and accommodating to our questions. Ramsey was there to walk our other vendors through the space when they wanted to understand the layout, and Tyler always got back to our emails and texts. Tyler has a laid back persona that is a calming presence and yet he’s also very serious and genuine. Every conversation felt like we were talking to an old friend. We could tell he really understood our personalities. It was obvious in every conversation we had with him that he remembered not only who we were but small details about our lives that we had shared with him. That personal connection does not come natural to everyone in the service industry and Tyler’s care and concern for our happiness was very special to us. We are only sad that now we don’t have a reason to hang out with Tyler. When we met with our DJ Gene, we instantly felt a similar connection to him. He was super funny, was willing to show us past set lists, and had many ideas of different directions a reception set list could go. We sent him individual songs for each couple in our grand march, which he accommodated, he played every song we requested, and introduced us to new jams that were right in our wheel house. He did an AMAZING job! He was super kind, attentive, and knows how to read a crowd. By the end of the night my knees and feet were killing me from dancing so hard but I couldn’t get myself to take a break because he kept the jams going! I’m writing this review two days after our wedding and I still have absolutely zero voice from singing so loudly all night. We knew going into our wedding that a DJ is probably the most critical part in determining the success of a reception and Gene knocked it out of the park. We wanted to invite him to our recovery party the next day but figured it’d be creepy. But we love you Gene! The bar staff were all wonderful as well. We had only met Matt once before our wedding and on the day of we felt we had a history with him as well. Everyone there just made our night so special. If we could throw a party there every weekend we would... but it’d probably kill me. We cannot give a higher recommendation of the Ivy House and Milwaukee Airwaves as a whole. During our wedding process we were able to attend an event at their space called the Filament as well and it was just as beautiful! Knowing how excellent their staff is I am sure all of their venues are worth every penny!

titude enough for that team and their space. Our florist and I simply accentuated all of the beautiful work they've done on the inside and complemented the gorgeous greenery and industrial vibe. If you are looking for somewhere to host your ceremony and/or reception, this is your place. The location, the staff, the simplicity of it all is so worthwhile. It was everything we could have ever asked for and more.

ve in Nebraska and planning a wedding out of state was a difficult task. Ramsey and his staff made us feel extremely at ease and checked in to make sure all the details were how we wanted them for the big day. Matt the bar manager was also amazing and went above and beyond finding a Nebraska brew for our guests! Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the staff make sure that your day is everything you have always imagined. We had originally planned on an outdoor ceremony, but on the day of the wedding it snowed… in April! Ramsey and his team made the transition from an indoor ceremony to cocktail hour effortless and everyone thought that was the plan all along! We highly recommend the Ivy House and their staff for your big day!

a contract with them back in early 2018 when they had just begun construction, and I am so thankful we trusted their vision. Right from the beginning, we knew we wanted this team to be a part of our wedding day. I have nothing but positive things to say about this venue. It is beautiful, versatile, intimate, and SO much fun. Ramsey was in charge of our wedding day and he treated us like close, personal friends. My husband, family, and I felt well cared for - every single detail was covered. He was at the ready with coffee, champagne, or a hug. The bridal suite is the perfect place to get ready for the big day. Our ceremony was inside, cocktail hour was outside in Ferhweh, dinner was inside, and then dancing was outside again. The crew was fun, flexible, and SO accommodating. I wish my wedding wasn't over so I could keep hanging with these guys! Matt, our DJ from Milwaukee Airwaves, was also the perfect addition to the team.

h The Ivy House. The patio is incredible. A huge bar inside and outside. Big, nice bathrooms. The bridal suite was available as early as we needed it and it was big enough for our bridal party and immediate family to hang out in before the ceremony. Our guests are still talking about how cool our venue was and obviously we agree! We had 180 people seated with a dancefloor in the middle and we fit perfectly in the inside space. Abby, the day-of coordinator, Matt and the bar staff, and DJ Dave (Milwaukee Airwaves) all did an incredible job. They were very flexible during the planning process and on the day-of. We decided that morning to move the wedding ceremony inside because of the cold, but have the cocktail hour outside with the firepits and heaters on. Abby just said yep! let's do it. Looking back on the wedding planning process, I did worry about how new the venue was and I assumed there would be some kinks that they were still working through, but I really did not need to worry at all. They totally came through for us! 10/10 would recommend.

cs this is the best crew a bride and groom could ask for. From the first meeting with Tyler to the day of everything went exactly the way we wanted to. Nothing was ever a problem or out of the question. They were great to consult with, they listened, they had great ideas and they made our dream wedding come true. Also they hooked us up with the best DJ we could have asked for (Aaron Cleavland @ Milwaukee Airwaves - seriously he played every thing we wanted, plus hits and did all the right edits and managed the reception perfectly. Plus we really loved having coffee with him and getting to know him before the wedding). It's difficult to summarize all of the great things about Tyler and the Ivy House without going on for 3 pages but as someone that is just wrapping up the wedding planning portion of my life I'll say this - there are a lot of unknowns, a lot of questions, a lot of pressure coming from every direction. Weddings are like the biggest party you've ever thrown and sometimes with the stress it's easy to forget that. Tyler never let us forget that. When I think of our perfect day we owe so much of it to The Ivy House. If you are getting married in Milwaukee or Wisconsin this place is definitely an absolute must to tour and meet the people behind the operation. 10/10 - would get married here again.

g exactly like we discussed to the world's biggest bridal suite, Ivy House is awesome. They were so responsive, flexible (when we moved cocktail hour inside halfway through - thanks, Mother Nature), and super laid back in a very organized, professional manner. I'm sad that we don't get to hang out with them now that the wedding is over!