The Gage
About This Vendor
Industrial Modern Space With An Elegant Touch
Located in Milwaukee, WI, The Gage is an industrial wedding venue. The venue space sits just minutes away from the downtown Milwaukee area and blends its modern aesthetic with a sense of history. The exterior is classic cream brick, while the interior is a spacious blank canvas. With years in the wedding industry, we are genuinely passionate about helping people have unforgettable events! When it comes to planning your big day, we are here to support you in whatever way we can. No matter how intimate or grand your celebration, we are excited to bring your vision to life. The Gage covers 7,000 square feet of space, and can comfortably accommodate celebrations with up to 300 guests. In this venue, you will find a chic industrial space on the lower level, while a loft sits above that is perfect for intimate ceremonies or cocktail hours. It also features two get-ready rooms for the couple to use, offering a private setting where they and their party can relax. A large, well-equipped kitchen is ready for your chosen catering company to use while they prepare your wedding meal. A classic handcrafted bar, stretching over 28 feet, offers ample opportunities for a champagne toast to your love. We are happy to give couples a tour, helping them to envision what their special day could look like. The venue has a number of features to help you make your day memorable. As well as weddings, we can also host corporate events!
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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The Gage Reviews
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Having our ceremony and reception at the Gage was a dream come true! The owners and staff were amazing to work with from the time we booked the venue all the way til the end of our wedding! The interior is so naturally stunning you hardly need ...
any decor at all. The exterior is ideal for photo opps and you can tell the owners really put in the time to make this venue perfect. Our 240 person guest list had plenty of space to move around throughout the night! Having a pre set list of vendors that work well in the space made booking everything else a breeze! All the vendors seem to get along so well and all spoke so highly of each other. As a “type a” bride this made me feel very confident in our choice at the Gage!
best possible venue we could’ve had. we had SO many guests tell us how perfect the space was. event staff was on top of it and made sure everything went according to plan and the timeline. BOOK THIS SPACE! you will not regret it
Would highly recommend The Gage!! The Gage team is incredible to work with and the venue itself is stunning!
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The Gage was such a beautiful venue! The Gage team were great to work with from start to finish of wedding planning, so easy to communicate with and they were so organized! Highly recommend!
We got married March 4th, 2023 at The Gage and I can't say enough good things about getting married at The Gage. From booking to the day of, The Gage staff was helpful all along the way. They offer a portal once you book your venue that is extr...
emely helpful in planning your big day. It has recommended vendors, floor plans, and much much more. This was a lifesaver in the planning process after I booked them. You do have to use one of their approved caterers but they give you a decent amount of options. We went with Timbers Catering, which operates out of The Gage's kitchen and people are still raving about our food. We have 137 people and had plenty of space for everyone. Ashley, Amanda and the rest of the staff were so helpful when I had any questions when it came to planning and made sure the day ran smoothly. Once you give them a list of all your vendors, they take over making sure everything is taken care of for the day. There was always someone there making sure we had everything we needed the day of. This venue is gorgeous for a wedding if you want beautiful pictures. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get married in the Milwaukee area.
There truly aren't enough great adjectives to describe what it was like working with The Gage for our wedding reception. From the start of the process until the clock struck midnight on our wedding day, the Gage team consistently impressed. T...
hey were quick to communicate, they were professional in their approach, they were accommodating to all of our unique requests and most of all, they were friendly & welcoming. Our guests RAVED about how beautiful the reception looked once we arrived and honestly, we couldn't agree more! I would also highly recommend paying a little extra for their 'day of coordinator' services...they were simply AMAZING! We dropped all of our supplies off in the morning, gave them some setup instructions and they created a magical environment that exceeded our expectations. If you're getting married in Milwaukee, there's not better place! A+++++
It is impossible to put into words just how much we loved having our wedding at the Gage. We were so impressed and appreciative of how helpful and amazing the Gage ladies were at each step of the process. The day-of-coordination was exception...
al and our parents, guests, and bridal party continually commented on how exceptional Ashley was. The alcohol package was amazing, and one of the best we came across in our research. We were particularly appreciative of how we were able to customize it a bit to fit some specific requests. Again, the Gage was amazing and we could not give a higher recommendation.
The Gage could not have been any more perfect. The space is stunning, roomy, elegant, and a blast. I could not have imagined my wedding anywhere else. Not only was the space perfect, Ashley and Amanda were absolutely phenomenal from the start. ...
They are so responsive, creative, helpful, supportive, and informative. We had them do their "day of coordinator" package and my wedding day was so smooth. I did not have to worry about a thing. They were great hype girls, organized, calming, and I am so happy they were there for me. Both sides of the family were extremely impressed with the entire wedding. We also got many compliments on the bartenders and the other staff that was helping turn over the room and pack things up. Our day was perfect and I cannot imagine a better place to have had it!
We cannot recommend The Gage enough for any event space. We had our wedding there and it was everything we dreamed of and more. The staff is absolutely amazing at what they do, from planning to executing. We are so happy we chose The Gage as ou...
r venue space. Our day was so perfect because of The Gage.
We absolutely loved having our wedding at The Gage! We loved the modern style and the space so much. Our wedding was truly stunning! We had a great experience with the planning process. The Gage staff on the day of the wedding was beyond amazin...
g to work with! Special shout out to Amanda, Kelsey, and Mike on the day of! They were so helpful with every step of the day, and they made us feel so comfortable, attended to, and taken care of! We used the set-up package, and the team executed my decor so perfectly!! I was beyond happy! Also, we held the ceremony and the reception in the same room, so we used the room flip, and it was executed so quickly and flawlessly.
We absolutely would recommend The Gage!! It is a huge reason our day was so perfect!
We absolutely loved The Gage. It's so gorgeous, needed minimal decorations for the ceremony, staff was very helpful and made the entire day & planning way less stressful. Loved the provided recommendations for vendors, that was extremely helpfu...
l in finding vendors for the big day.
We could not think of a better venue or venue team to work with on our special day. Both Amanda and Ashley were there every step of the way - they helped us pick a date, helped us with many, many random emails/questions, and Amanda did AMAZING ...
as our day of coordinator. Everything went so smoothly with the vendors and that was all because of her. We also had the wrap up package at the end of the night and the team was super quick and efficient. Not to mention, the space in general is just breathtaking. We had so many compliments from guests about it as well. You NEED this space and team for your wedding or special event! Thank you Gage team for everything!!
Allie & Jared Baldwin - 08/06/2022
Amanda and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with. Amanda was my day of planner and set my wedding up exactly how I wanted it and more. I am so beyond thankful for everything they did for me during the two year planning process. Their quic...
k responses to any question is not like any other vendor I worked with. I would recommend them to anyone getting married!
Amanda, Ashley and Kelsey were incredible to work with and the whole staff at The Gage was wonderful! Our wedding day went so smooth and perfect thanks to them!
The Gage was seriously such a dream! Besides being an absolutely gorgeous venue, the staff is so incredible! Specifically, Ashley & Amanda were so helpful in making our dream wedding with unique touches possible. They were so flexible. From our...
venue tour, we knew we could trust them with our big day. On wedding day, The Gage staff was so accommodating and wonderful to us and our guests. Ashley, Kelsey, and Mikey made sure we were taken care and the rest of the staff was awesome as well! The bartenders made sure drinks were flowing and were so fun to work with. Honestly, everything was so incredible. I would work with The Gage over and over again if I could!
First of all, The Gage is such an amazingly beautiful venue! We could not decide if using The Gage as "Day of Coordinators" was worth the cost or not, but it was 100% worth the cost in the end! We didn't have to worry about one single thing day...
of the wedding. The punctuality, professionality, and organization is unmatched. It goes without saying that they are pros!
We couldn’t have had a more perfect wedding experience at The Gage, and so much of that was due to all the effort and attention to detail their staff put into it. Everyone was incredibly professional, efficient and helpful throughout the entire...
day, especially Mikey, Amanda, and Ashley. I would 100% recommend The Gage to any couple looking for a venue--you absolutely won't regret it!
My daughter was married April 23, 2022. We live in Indiana. The staff at the Gage was incredible. I absolutely did not lift a finger. I was greeted at the door, they unloaded everything, set up all the decorations, took down and repackaged and ...
loaded everything back in my vehicle for me. They were beyond accommodating. Every time a Gage Staff member saw me they asked me if I needed anything. Anything I asked for they had. If I forgot something, they had it. Our closing night manager Michael was amazing. He catered to me, my daughter and her husband. The Gage made the day so carefree and special. I can't believe how quickly they flipped the venue. During the cocktail hour, the Bride and Groom specialty drinks were already prepared and the guests simply grabbed one off the drink wall. Guests did not have to wait in long lines to get drinks. They had so many workers. I was truly impressed. The Gage was so clean and the people there are amazing. Thank you doesn't seem enough! I would absolutely recommend the Gage for your wedding reception! They made it an unforgettable day!
The Gage was the ultimate DREAM! The team makes everything seamless and takes a lot of the stress off the bride and groom. The venue itself is beautiful, which makes those on a smaller budget still able to have a unforgettable day. I can’t imag...
ine getting married anywhere else. If you’re debating on checking it out, DO IT! We’ve had nothing but amazing feedback from our guests.
Book your wedding here now! The Gage was an absolute blessing to work with. Their entire staff was so welcoming and Amanda/Ashley were soo easy to work with. We used them as our day of coordinator and they made sure that our entire wedding ra...
n so smoothly. The venue is so beautiful on its own that we didn't really need to decorate. We had so many compliments from our guests on how impressed they were with The Gage and how much work they put in to make it so beautiful. 10/10 recommend!
Absolute pleasure working with the girls at the Gage! Every question or concern I had, they had a helpful answer. They are on top of every single detail you desire for your day! The venue space is gorgeous, spacious, and perfect for a romantic ...
evening spent celebrating with loved ones. It was amazing to see all my envisions for our winter wedding come life!
The Gage and its staff were the PERFECT setting for my wedding! The modern-industrial vibe of the newly renovated space rendered countless compliments from our guests. It is such a unique, cool yet inviting space that was perfect for our day an...
d our party. I cannot say enough good things about the team at The Gage - they made sure the process was smooth, and went above and beyond my husbands and my expectations. They also worked seamlessly with our vendor team to make sure our day was as smooth as possible.
We had our wedding at the Gage on 11/20/21 and it was perfect. The venue itself is so beautiful and has wonderful features like included uplighting, a huge bar, and an awesome balcony. On top of that, the event staff is extremely professional, ...
organized, and committed to pulling off events flawlessly! I can't recommend them enough to any brides-to-be, we had a wonderful experience.
I loved this venue. It was everything I wanted looks wise and the staff was beyond amazing. They were always super quick to answer all of my emails and helped me anytime I needed them during the day. I doubt my day would have gone as well witho...
ut the help of the staff. highly recommend.
Everything was perfect. They were so helpful throughout the whole process. They made it all feel so easy. They’re bar staff was amazing. I used them for day of coordination and when I realized I forgot to give the best man the rings 5 minutes b...
efore i was about to walk down the isle, they came to the rescue to find them. I could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding. I had so many complements from guests on how beautiful the venue was.
I’m so thankful we had the Gage be our wedding venue. The staff were incredibly organized and answered questions we didn’t even know we had. They made the whole process very easy and smooth. Also their venue is absolutely stunning and they thou...
ght of all the small details in their venue design! I would highly recommend them. All our guests as well as us had the best time!
The Gage is such a beautiful space! We honestly didn't do a lot for decorations because it is already such a wonderful venue. We added on the string lights and I love the look in the space and on the balconies. The Gage team are wonderful to...
work with - extremely detail oriented and responsive to any questions I had throughout the process. We used them for day of coordination and it was totally worth it - they know what they are doing and everything turned out beautifully and went so smooth that I was able to relax. Definitely can't recommend the staff and the space enough!!
If you are a engaged couple whom are looking for a wedding venue, then make The Gage your choice. From start to finish the staff was absolutely amazing in order to help make our wedding day the greatest day of our lives. They leave no details u...
ncovered and guide you through the wedding planning process. They were extremely prompt, and answered any questions I had within a few hours. The Gage welcomes your guests with a breathtaking setup that includes warm lighting, two welcoming outdoor patios, a fantastic bar, a top notch dance floor, and the grand staircase that allows the bride and groom to make their grand entrance in style. Our guests and family are STILL talking about what a wonderful venue The Gage is and how beautiful it was. We are so thrilled that we chose The Gage and recommend them to all couples surveying wedding venues in the Milwaukee area.
We cannot say enough good things about having our wedding reception here! The girls took care of everything! They were so helpful in the planning process and we’re so organized. The space is absolutely beautiful! You definitely won’t regret hav...
ing your event held here!
Wow - we cannot say enough about The Gage and the staff there! When we first toured the venue it was still under construction so we saw the space and then the photos of how it would look - and they nailed it!! Every detail in the venue was so c...
arefully planned out and just BEAUTIFUL! The staff was also amazing. From the start, Ashley, Nina and Amanda were very open to help us with questions and made sure we understood the contract and pricing, etc. We selected the day of coordination and Ashley was WONDERFUL. She had every detail exactly how we planned and made sure nothing was missed. She was even checking up on us to see if we needed anything or if there was anything she could do to make things better (but it was already perfect). We received several comments from our family/friends on how great the bar staff was and how quickly they got their drinks. We also took advantage of the wrap down service which was great at helping us clean up and be able to enjoy every minute of dancing without worrying about taking everything down.
We truly cannot say enough good things about this venue - thank you Ashley, Nina and Amanda for making our day a dream come true!!
All the event staff at The Gage are sooo wonderful!! They are warm, inviting, knowledgeable and so much more! They really took the time to give my fiancé and I the opportunity to visualize our special day there. The Bridal Ready Room and the G...
rooms Suite had just the most amazing touches!!! The Gage really thought of just about everything to make your day extra perfect- from perfect photo ops to a seamless transition from ceremony to party time. We were told numerous times how AMAZING the venue was and how much fun the guests had! 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend.
The best venue and owners ever! The Gage truly is everything you could ask for in a wedding venue and more. From the whole wedding preparation to the wedding day, the ladies made the process so easy. I could not recommend The Gage enough!!
I don’t have words for how wonderful our experience with the Gage was. After being pushed around by other venues and having to reschedule my wedding 3 times due to COVID-19, the Gage and it’s staff/owners were a breath of fresh air. The main te...
am, Ashley, Nina, and Amanda were kind, attentive, and organized throughout the WHOLE process. Even with last minute seating chart and set up changes, they remained positive and warm. On the day of, I felt as if they were throwing a wedding for their best friend or family. They were by my side cheering me on and making every dream I have ever had come true. They and their staff were extremely professional and collected even under stress. I had a large wedding of 200 people, but everything went off seamlessly and the venue itself was absolutely stunning. If I could recommend this venue and tram to every couple I would. Five stars isn’t enough!
The Gage was everything and more! My husband and I can’t stop raving about it. They were so helpful throughout the entire process of planning and took our visions and turned them into a real life dream! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it...
during our big day and even after. Ashley, Nina, and Amanda are punctual, caring, trustworthy, and down to earth women. If you’re looking for a venue to have your wedding, The Gage is it!!
If I would have to go through planning a wedding again, I would pick The Gage in a heart beat! They are the sweetest, most organized group of girls EVER! Because of COVID, I had to find a new location for my reception within 2 months of our wed...
ding date. I was lucky enough they had the date open :). I was very stressed out with everything going on and they made me feel calm with how organized they were and there for ever step of the planning. Their wedding planning portal was amazing, I have never seen another venue do anything else like that!
Hands down the best venue and owners ever. Ashley, Nina, and Amanda made everything so easy for us. They are so kind, organized, and overall just amazing people they made our day so perfect. The Gage is a stunning venue that doesn’t even need m...
uch decor because it’s so beautiful to begin with. Do yourself a favor and book them for your wedding! Best decision we ever made.
We had the best experience with the Gage. They were so helpful through our entire planning process and very accomodating. Ashley, Nina and Amanda are just incredible. The space is obviously gorgeous but the people that work there make it so muc...
h better. Every single person there made sure our day was amazing.
We had the most wonderful experience working with The Gage for our wedding day. Ashley and Amanda were extremely knowledgeable and attentive throughout the whole process. I felt so comfortable leaving the day of wedding coordination in their ha...
nds and the day was flawless. I highly recommend having your wedding here. 10/10.
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2021
Sarah,
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We were honored to be part of your big day and loved rocking out with your band all night! The day was absolutely beautiful, and we wish Josh and yourself all the best!
The Gage did an incredible job on our wedding day! We could tell from the tour that they were wedding experts and had truly thought of every detail. Ashley and Amanda coordinated our day and did a beautiful job running our rehearsal and making ...
sure everything went to plan!
The venue itself is new and beautiful. There are so many spots for great photos. We were able to get ready, have our ceremony, and have our reception all in one place! You definitely need to check out this venue!
Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2021
Megan,
Thank you so much for this awesome review! Your big day was SO beautiful and we were honored to be part of it! Cheers to this next chapter!!
I can’t recommend The Gage enough! Due to the pandemic and the updated restrictions, we had to change our venue 1 week before the wedding. My husband and I mostly worked with Ashley and Nina during that week and they were PHENOMENAL! The transi...
tion to this venue was seamless and they understood every single detail in such a short amount of time. They are extremely responsive and put us at ease by constantly staying on top of our questions and addressing any of our concerns. All of our family that we spoke to after the wedding acknowledged how attentive they were to ensure everything was cleaned throughout the night. Thank you again for helping us turn a tough situation into a dream!
Response from the Vendor on 02/20/2021
Thank you so much for this heartfelt review Katie! We are so thankful for all of the feedback and beyond thrilled that we were able to work through this tough time together and pull off an absolutely stunning evening in a week! We were honored ...
to work with Matt and yourself, and loved hosting your family and friends! Congratulations on this exciting new chapter!!
I don't even know where to start with this review as there is so much I want to say.. The Gage was the most PERFECT place for us to get married at. This was EXACTLY what we wanted and MORE! Ashely and Nina were AMAZING people to work with and w...
e couldn't have asked for more or a better team! Getting married in the middle of a pandemic was probably the hardest thing in the world and these two ladies literally made it the easiest. The Gage was our second venue during this process as we were left with choices due to COVID that we didn't want to make or even be in, in the first place. We were so upset to leave our first venue but it was soooo worth it as we ended up happier here than we would have been! It was not just about the venue itself, but about the staff. They led us through everything. Ashley and Nina literally picked us up and helped us when we felt like we were at wits end with the wedding planning process. They felt like our best friends during this entire thing and only wanted what was best for us. The day of the wedding, they were constantly checking in on us throughout the night and making sure we were happy and had everything we needed. It was as simple as making sure we had enough to drink, to making sure the layout and tables were set exactly how we wanted them. They were so kind! We didn't get to work with Amanda as much, but for the short time we did, she was just as amazing as the other two! I seriously could go on and on as I have nothing but positive things to say! I would recommend this venue to ANYONE as it is exquisite, beautiful, perfect, fantastic, amazinggggg...BUT most importantly because of the staff. If you don't have a good team to work with, you will not get the experience you are dreaming and wishing for! I couldn't have asked for a more PERFECT day! ❤
Response from the Vendor on 02/20/2021
JoAnna - we could not have enjoyed working with you and Paul more! You were faced with so many obstacles during your planning process and we are so happy to hear you were happy with how we faced them together and how our team performed for you!...
It was such a beautiful wedding, and one that we will always remember! Wishing you all the best! Congratulations!!!
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