About this vendor
River Valley Historic Venue is a wedding venue located in the heart of the Menomonee River Valley in Milwaukee, WI. Constructed in 1901 and since lovingly refurbished, this property seamlessly combines vintage architectural design with countless modern amenities.
The River Valley Historic Venue's spacious main level is adorned with romantic string lighting and is an idyllic setting to say "I do". After your ceremony, guests continue the celebration upstairs in our City View Room where elegant lounge furniture is provided and sets the scene for a luxurious urban cocktail reception. The property's restored hardwood floors and Cream City brick certainly catch the eye. Each floor boasting an impressive 3,300 square feet of prime event space and overlooking the Fifth Ward district, the main event space can accommodate up to 150 seated guests. Situated on the building's third floor, the cocktail lounge features high ceilings, exposed brickwork, and polished maple flooring, truly encapsulating the ambiance of industrial-chic design. Get-ready suite is conveniently located onsite and provides a beautiful space for the wedding party to prepare for the big day in comfort. The team members here have 20 years of combined industry experience in hospitality, event design, and wedding coordination. In addition to weddings, they are happy to facilitate events such as engagement parties, couples showers, and rehearsal dinners.
River Valley Historic Venue's expert event team strive to ensure your big-day celebration runs as smoothly as possible. They begin the experience with a complimentary tour and from there, can recommend the right wedding package for you. Packages include many items such as tables, chairs, professional lighting, and a state-of-the-art Sonos speaker system. For convenience, the property provides ample parking facilities and is also wheelchair accessible.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Cakes & Desserts
- Cupcakes
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
Reviews
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out of 5.03 reviews
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We had our wedding reception at RVHV in May and it was a phenomenal experience from start to finish. The location is close to downtown and has the perk of free parking for guests (...
a rare find for downtown wedding venues). John, the owner, was great to work with. He really cared about making sure our reception was everything we hoped for. Our guest count was near the max capacity and it held everyone comfortably. We had to purchase our alcohol for the wedding and he told us exactly how much and what kind to get which made the process incredibly easy.
In the weeks following the wedding, we received so many compliments on the venue itself. We are so glad we chose to have our reception here and would highly recommend it!
River Valley Historic Venue was truly the perfect place for our wedding. After our original venue unexpectedly shut down just two months before our date, RVHV came to the rescue an...
d completely turned things around for us. The space itself is naturally beautiful with that classic Milwaukee Cream City brick. The exterior is so cute and made for some amazing photos. We loved that the venue had both a first and third floor where the first floor was used for our ceremony and later flipped for the reception, while the third floor was perfect for cocktail hour. RVHV is located right in the valley, close to downtown, the Third Ward, and Bay View. Another perk of RVHV is there’s a parking lot, which made things easy for our guests. On top of all that, the staff was incredible. Hector and Rossanna were absolute all stars, so professional, kind, and on top of every little detail to make the day run smoothly. It felt like the dream team working with RVHV, Over the Moon Bartending, and Man on the Moon Events all together. We’re so grateful and can’t recommend them enough!
The venue speaks for itself for how gorgeous it is. Besides decorating with centerpieces and our arch, we really didn’t have to do much. The space carried itself with its cream cit...
y brick and Lighting. There was plenty of room for our ceremony, and then rearranging into having a dj and dance floor and food. The bartenders are so sweet and friendly and my guests raved about them. I’m still getting compliments on my beautiful wedding. Planning and communication was so easy and friendly. I highly recommend this venue!
Contact
422 North 15th Street, Milwaukee, WI
River Valley Historic Venue