A wedding experience as unique as the couple
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Located in downtown Milwaukee, WI, Saint Kate the Arts Hotel is an elegant wedding and event venue. This one-of-a-kind destination is a celebration of the arts and the creative process. You can make this unique setting the backdrop for a truly unforgettable wedding day.
Saint Kate the Arts Hotel features a sophisticated and refined ambience, with a record of hosting performances and local art exhibitions. This venue has several event spaces to accommodate your special festivities. Named after the legendary singer Nina Simone, The Simone Ballroom hosts events for up to 300 people. This refined space has a contemporary look with chandeliers on the ceiling and an adjacent pre-function foyer for a delightful cocktail hour. The Arc Theatre presents an option for more intimate occasions for up to 125 guests in size. Additionally, the hotel features several rooms for breakouts and smaller events. The hotel also features numerous guest rooms to select from for overnight accommodation, each with contemporary amenities and creative interior design.
The Saint Kate the Arts Hotel team includes an event coordinator. This professional will work closely with you to ensure you can create the wedding of your dreams. They can walk you through the options that the venue's event spaces present, as well as a range of convenient wedding packages. With three-course menus, you and your loved ones may tuck into butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and sip signature cocktails. The venue's staff can attend to the setup and cleanup of your special occasion, helping to make your big day a seamless and enjoyable time.
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Starting prices
Reception:
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Ceremony:
$1,500
Bar services:
$40 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
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Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.7
out of 5.035 reviews
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The Saint Kate is highly praised as the perfect wedding venue, offering a beautiful and artistic ambiance coupled with exceptional service. Reviewers highlight the attentive and responsive staff who cater to every need, making the planning process stress-free and the wedding day flawless. Guests enjoyed the delicious food and drinks, artsy atmosphere, and unique experience, with some mentioning the special perks in the wedding packages. The venue's coordinator, Emma, is commended for her professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring a memorable and seamless event that exceeded expectations for couples and guests alike.Review photos
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Jacqueline S
5.0
4/15/2025
We would absolutely recommend Saint Kate as a venue for your wedding day!! We loved the venue and people we worked with right from the start. We really loved the tasting experience, as we felt Saint Kate gave us the best experience to try everything they have to offer (which is a lot!)... we still have family and friends, a year later, who comment on how good the apps, dinner & drinks were! The ballroom was absolutely gorgeous the night of our reception- everything was where we planned & set up beautifully. We had a good amount of guests come from out of town, so having it at a hotel venue was perfect and convenience for our guests. If we could do it all again, we wouldn't hesitate to celebrate our big day again at Saint Kate! Thanks for all the good memories.
Photo credit: Betcher Photo
Morgan L
5.0
10/25/2024
The Saint Kate was the perfect venue for our special day. We wanted something reliable and beautiful, but not too expensive.
Amaleigh was the best and was extremely responsive with any questions we had up to and on the wedding day. They are very flexible and attentive. There are also so many perks in their wedding packages!! I would choose The Saint Kate over and over.
Thank you so much for the best day ever!
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Vera L
5.0
9/28/2024
We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue—it truly exceeded our expectations! We had an intimate celebration, and many of our guests complimented the delicious food, excellent drinks, and the artsy ambiance that perfectly set the tone for our special day. The event manager and staff were incredibly understanding of our needs and went above and beyond to accommodate us. Most of our guests traveled from out of town, and they had a fantastic experience not just at the wedding but also during their stay at the hotel and their time in Milwaukee. It was a day we'll cherish forever!
Kathleen G
5.0
9/26/2024
Not only is the Saint Kate a gorgeous and artistic venue, it is a place that truly welcomes you from the start. We were extremely impressed with Saint Kate's team and their communication. They continued to be open, accommodating, and uplifting throughout the entire wedding process. We loved The Dark Room space for some wedding portraits before our reception and for brunch the following morning. Also, we heard wonderful feedback from our guests who enjoyed the first floor gallery, live music in the lobby, and overall ambiance. We highly recommend the Saint Kate!
Kate H
5.0
11/19/2023
The Saint Kate was the perfect hotel for our wedding block! We had a lunch the day before with family in the Dark Room and it was private and delicious. Our guests loved the record players in each room and the front desk gave each room in the block a welcome bag and complimentary champagne. After our rehearsal, we all hung out at the bar for drinks before dinner. Everyone had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend this hotel!
Madi C
5.0
9/21/2023
Thanks to Saint Kate we were able to have the best wedding ever! Everyone was so amazing and responsive and allowed me to have a stress free and perfect wedding! It's been 6 months and people are still raving about the food. We also had our rehearsal dinner there and it was amazing! I have no complaints whatsoever. Everything was wonderful and I can't say enough good things about it. I would recommend it to anyone!
Mahmoud A
5.0
6/12/2023
We just had our wedding there and Saint kate and Emma did literally the best job we could ever ask for.
The venue was amazing, food was top quality, planning was simple and very worry free.
We really want thank Emma and Saint kate for making me and my wife have a wedding that will never forget
Kimberlee S
4.0
1/21/2023
We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the Simone Ballroom of Saint Kate on 1/31/2022. We were initially looking at 2023 dates, but there was an opening and we decided to go for it! We planned our wedding in 2.5 months and it could not have been done without the support of Saint Kate.
We started the process with Melanie and she was very communicative, kind, and helpful. She reassured us that the team could definitely pull off a wedding on short notice. Being a NYE wedding and a short turnaround, we knew that a hotel that included catering was ideal because it checked a lot of boxes: food, bev, hotel rooms, parking, etc.. And the beauty of Saint Kate speaks for itself with its art exhibitions, decor pieces, etc., it was a no brainer! We were happy to sign the contract. We then worked with Emma, the event coordinator, and figured out the logistics: layout, food/bar items, and all the details for the day. Emma was my go-to person throughout the entire process. She is a smart, no nonsense event coordinator and I really valued her opinions when planning my event. In the short amount of time we worked together, it felt like she really knew me. She would address concerns that I had but never voiced and that speaks a lot to her experience and attentiveness. For the actual day-of, we worked with Joey and his banquet team. Joey is kind, calm, and extremely accommodating. You definitely want someone like that for the day-of madness! After our first interaction, we knew we were in good hands. I can’t say enough good things about the staff at Saint Kate–and this extends to the valets, staff at The Bar, housekeeping, etc. Everyone is so professional, friendly, and seems genuinely happy to be there. We knew our guests would receive top-knotch customer service.
Being a wedding, we were not without our hiccups. Ours was with our menu. We had a budget we were trying to stick to but also understood that NYE means the booze is flowing and guests need to eat. It caused a LOT of anxiety for my fiance & I, however, immediately after I voiced my concerns, the team stepped in and got creative. We worked with Matt to finalize our menu and made sure it was hearty but within budget. That really saved our wedding and we are extremely grateful.
We adore Saint Kate and are so happy that we got to host our wedding there. We recommend to all to visit The Bar and check out their art and live music (it’s free!). If you are planning to host an event, we recommend you really consider the type of event you are throwing and your budget. Don’t let a tighter budget hold you back from hosting a great event–and that’s true for any event! Saint Kate is a 4-star hotel in downtown Milwaukee, rightfully so. It is NICE. Our event was black-tie optional and I really couldn’t see it being anything less than. The staff makes you feel like you are royalty from the second you pull up to the second you leave. So, the money is definitely worth it. All that being said, we absolutely made the right choice and would do it all over again.
Catherine Z
5.0
11/14/2022
My husband and I continue to receive compliments on our wedding reception to this day (3 months later). Every moment of coordinating meetings, talking through logistics of the day, and touring the place was a breeze! Emma is an absolute dream to work with, as is every staff member we met (chef, servers, concierge, you name it!). We felt very taken care of and did not have to worry about the flow of the day. We LOVED the food (the chef is truly an artist), enjoyed our his/hers cocktails, and noted that everything fell into place with cake/florist delivery, table set-up, DJ, etc. Emma also helped get us in contact with Relics, who is a furniture rental company, to put together a "Central Perk" corner with couches and chairs (we are big Friends fans). They made our dream become a reality and we cannot express enough gratitude toward them.
Our guests have raved about the unique experience they had while staying at the Saint Kate--the food, decor, friendly staff, timely flow of the day, and the little details (getting champagne as everyone checked in, excellent staff service to the room, the record players in every room, and so much more). Truly, it was a memorable day and I would HIGHLY recommend pursuing the Saint Kate for your wedding--you'll have your guests raving about it for months afterward!
Michelle V
5.0
10/29/2022
My husband and I had a phenomenal experience hosting our wedding at Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel. Matt worked with us since we booked our venue; he was organized, thorough, and gave us great advice throughout the planning process. We had a food tasting with our parents and Saint Kate knew exactly how to host us. The food was delicious and we got a lot of compliments about our venue. They provided us a complimentary room on our wedding night in addition to giving our parents a discounted rate. During our wedding day, the flow and organization went smoothly. I never had to worry about a thing because the staff was on top of everything. One thing we really enjoyed was the venue included many costs that other venues usually like to add up (charge for cake cutting, silverware, bartender, chairs etc). The price tag was slightly expensive BUT we had an absolutely amazing wedding day. SO happy with our day turned out!!
Amanda K
5.0
10/11/2021
Our wedding at the Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel was an absolute dream! The venue was unique and beautiful, the event staff (led by Evan) were extremely professional and attentive, and our day-of coordinator Emma was a rock star. We had many guests compliment the food and drinks, saying they were some of the best banquet-style meals they've ever had. With a year-long postponement, and multiple staff changes during the pandemic, we were initially a little worried about how our wedding would turn out, but everything was perfect and it was a day/weekend we will always treasure.
Emily S
5.0
1/10/2019
Couldn't ask for a better venue! The management, the food, and the venue were perfect for our wedding!
Nika K
1.0
10/03/2018
Honestly if we could give no stars we would. We tried to block rooms here - they gave us the wrong phone numbers for the hotels, we had 3 different managers during our experience because individuals kept leaving, and the guest information didn't work. They were so rude to both my parents and me. I was told from the beginning to only block 10 rooms with my guest list being 250. Then we of course filled the block within a month and the rate almost doubled. It was cheaper to book rooms outside the block than with it. They told us they could honor the rate at the Pfister, which was hardly helpful since we got married at the Marcus Center (directly across the street). In the end we switched hotels. I would not even recommend that my out of town guests stay here now for non-wedding related stays.
Jazimine E
3.0
10/18/2017
The wedding was absolutely beautiful, BUT the headache of dealing with the staff was ridiculous. Items that were to be placed out during my ceremony and reception were surprisingly misplaced. I was unable to jump the broom (a cultural tradition) because the staff "misplaced it", only to suggest I jump it at the reception which was absolutely absurd now that I have had time to think back on it. There was a serious lack of communication the morning of my wedding, which left me with vendors blowing my phone up about things that were discussed with the venue coordinator appointed to me. Another thing, I did have a room block set up; however, my guests that called to make reservations were told there was no wedding under my or my fiance's last name happening at all. Just horrible.
Genessa T
5.0
5/31/2017
There are many options for reception sites in Milwaukee, but I am so glad we chose the InterContinental! Our CSM, Theresa, did a flawless job in meeting all our needs, making great suggestions, trouble-shooting when the need arose, and be extremely well-prepared in all our meetings and on the day of the reception. The food was phenomenal, the hotel was well-decorated, rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was very helpful and pleasant. We held both a cocktail hour on Friday and brunch at the Kil@wat on Sunday in addition to the reception on Saturday, and were very pleased with those also. I would highly recommend this hotel for any event, particularly a wedding reception. Thank you, InterContinental!
Meredith L
5.0
10/28/2016
Our reception was held here and it was perfect. We worked with Marisa and she was so professional, accommodating, and a real pleasure to work with! She walked us through every step with the logistics, and it all turned out exactly as we planned. It's a elegant, modern hotel, and everyone is cordial and very friendly. The cost for food was very reasonable, considering the other options around town. 10/10 would wed there again!
Starlette H
4.0
10/28/2015
On a perfect 70° Sunday in October my husband and I were married at the InterContinental hotel in downtown Milwaukee.
From the day we decided this this the venue until our special day, the staff at the InterContinental was awesome. The food teasting went very well and the ceremony and reception space was better than imagined. I would recommend and plan to use them again in the future for other events.
Barb N
5.0
9/29/2015
We loved working with Theresa at the Intercontinental. She made the planning process easy and stress free! We had several last minute requests and Theresa was more than accommodating. Our guests raved about the food and the ballroom was perfect for the amount of guests that we had. I would highly recommend the Intercontinental for your reception venue.
Jackie S
5.0
9/15/2015
Overall, we were so glad to have chosen the IC as our venue! We had our ceremony and reception there. At first, it didn't seem affordable, but once we realized everything was included, it turned out to be affordable and a great choice for downtown Milwaukee. The hotel is beautiful and the food was amazing. And there are so many beautiful photo opportunities right around the hotel. Aside from not having our ceremony room fully set up until a little over an hour before guests arrived, everything else went smoothly and just as we had hoped. Jennifer, our coordinator, handled all the details, gave us suggestions when we weren't sure what to decide, and made sure everything went just as planned throughout our event! We didn't have to worry about any details once our wedding began, which was an amazing feeling, and if they had any questions, Jennifer was able to quickly ask us or check with us about things throughout the night. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about it all and we would recommend it to anyone considering it!
Kristy B
5.0
9/11/2015
We used the InterContinental for our reception venue and we could not have been happier. The food was amazing! We got so many compliments on the food (definitely not "normal wedding food"). We worked with Marisa and Theresa in the event planning and the two of them were on top of every detail. The day was executed by the team perfectly. You can tell they do this a lot! They truly did an amazing job down to every little detail. We had champagne in our bridal suite at the end of the night, I was able to get a special side with my dinner, they brought the ping pong table up stairs for our guests to enjoy during cocktail hour, there was never a line at the bar! There was not a single thing that I can look back on and say I wish it would have gone differently. I would recommend this venue to everyone!
5.0
8/31/2015
We stayed at the InterContinental on our wedding night and it was great! The rooms were excellent and the service was wonderful. We brought a group of people back to the hotel bar CLEAR after our reception and they kept the bar open late for us. We really enjoyed our stay.
Mandy H
5.0
8/06/2015
Our experience at Intercontinental was amazing! Theresa, our event coordinator, did an outstanding job and was very attentive to our needs. We started the planning process with another coordinator who left Intercontinental a few months before our wedding, and Theresa stepped in and was right on top of everything. She was efficient, organized, and personable. Our wedding celebration is one we will never forget- thank you to Intercontinental for making our special day such a great experience!
Kelsey B
5.0
6/21/2015
We used the Intercontinental for one of our blocks and the guests enjoyed the experience. It was conveniently located downtown and the accommodations are very high quality.
We did also head to the bar after our wedding because it was right next to our venue (the Marcus) and it was a fun way to end the night. Heads up that if you are distributing welcome bags, there is a $3 charge for this per bag. We opted to do it anyways and our guests loved finding the bags in their rooms, so I think it was worth it.
Jenna H
5.0
7/15/2014
We booked the InterCon in Milwaukee for our reception and were blown away with everything! From check-in to check-out I was completely happy with my experience. The staff was extremely helpful and took care of all of our needs. They even made sure to save a plate of our passed hot hors d'oeurves from the cocktail hour to bring us at the head table just in case we weren't able to have any while we were greeting our guests.
Jennie G
5.0
4/30/2014
We love the staff at the InterContinental Milwaukee! We use the hotel for our guests and for our wedding suite. We were well taken care of and the rooms are large. We had an amazing view of downtown Milwaukee. The bar staff kept the after party going all night long!
Lisa
5.0
10/28/2013
Everyone at the InterContinental Milwaukee was amazing. Kevin Maille was our catering manager and he took care of all the little details and everything we wanted. Occasionally it was difficult to get a hold of him by email but he had provided us with his phone number as well. The hotel itself is amazing. We wanted to do things right for our guests and the InterContinental definitely helped us to do that. While their prices seem on the high side, EVERYTHING in the packages are rolled into the food price. And the food was amazing!
Cindy D
4.0
6/11/2012
Theresa from the Intercontinental was wonderful. She went above and beyond to help make things right. There were a few small problems but if we could have had Theresa from beginning till the end of the reception I bet everything would have went amazing. I have found all venues are this way but would do better if they kept the original contact there the entire time. For the most part everything was good!
Julieane R
5.0
12/21/2011
We had an amazing experience at the InterContinental Hotel. Fromt he very beginning planning stages, working with us on budget, designing the space and the menu to fit our needs, we could not have been happier with the service. It was a beautiful place to have our wedding and everything turned out perfectly. The event coordinator, Theresa, was so helpful and would even anticipate questions and have them solved. We had an amazing experience and a perfect wedding!
Haley A
5.0
10/25/2011
This is a great venue, the hotel is beautiful and the chef's are fantastic! We could not have asked for a better venue. Theresa was great to work with, though we were slightly frustrated at first since midway through our planning process our coordinator at the hotel left and a new one stepped in. Theresa did a wonderful job though and helped to make things a smooth transition. If we could do it all again we would pick the InterContinental Hotel, it was the perfect place for us!
The staff that served our guests were friendly and accomodating. The food tasted amazing, we definitely got a lot of compliements on how much people enjoyed their dinner.
5.0
8/17/2011
I was very pleased with the InterContinental Hotel, especially Sarah Geitner (the Event Manager). She was extremely friendly and helped out with anything we needed (e.g., setting up the candy bar, storing hotel baskets, helping with table arrangements, coordinating with vendors, helping guests staying at the hotel, etc.
At the dinner portion of the evening, some of the tables were served the wrong entrees (it was soon corrected) and one table apparently did not get any wedding cake but other than that, the service was outstanding.
Aubrey B
5.0
7/17/2011
We had our wedding at The InterContinental Milwaukee on June 11th and it was absolutely perfect in every way! Our wedding coordinator, Sarah Geitner, was organized, helpful and made sure all of our requests were met. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour and the amazing food. I cannot say enough about how the InterContinental truly made our wedding day the greatest day of our lives! I HIGHLY recommend treating yourself, and your guests, to an amazing reception at the InterContinental!!
Erika L
5.0
5/10/2011
We had both our ceremony and reception at Intercontinental. The ceremony was in the atrium area (right outside the hotel) and the reception was in the Grand Ballroom. Ashley Weinhammer was our event manager. I am a rather picky person and I had an exact vision for my wedding. Planning was easy and everything exceeded my expectations! The service, food, bartenders, servers, staff - everything was amazing! I would defiantly recommend this venue to everyone!
Kate S
5.0
3/15/2011
The staff at the InterContinental Hotel in Milwaukee was fabulous. The coordinator made my wedding as smooth as possible. I was told how amazing the food was at the reception.
Anne K
5.0
2/16/2011
It was awesome. Their team took care of everything! Bridget Gallagher made sure every detail was attended to from guest with food allergies to announcing us into the room and making sure all of gifts were taken care of overnight. They offer a discount for winter weddings and also for military.
Miranda G
5.0
10/17/2010
Great staff, fabulous food, and perfect venue for those looking for contemporary yet elegant
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