New waterfront venue in Milwaukee's Third Ward
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The Starling is a waterfront wedding venue located in Milwaukee, WI. This setting is located right on the Milwaukee River Boardwalk, giving soon-to-be-weds a stunning backdrop for their big day.
The Starling's main event space can host extravagant celebrations with up to 200 guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround the area, giving you and your guests unobstructed river views as you dine and dance.
From your event setup to your bar menu, the team at the Starling will strive to give you a memorable celebration. They work with a list of trusted vendors to help you turn your nuptial dream into a reality. Catering and bartending services are available in-house, and servers will be present to ensure you and your guests are cared for throughout the evening.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
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
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
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Beach
Waterfront
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Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Food & Catering
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5.0
out of 5.012 reviews
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The Starling is a highly recommended venue for weddings, boasting a beautiful modern ambiance with an indoor/outdoor flow, picturesque views, and a sleek design. The venue received praise for its location in the Third Ward, including a boardwalk for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Guests appreciated the exceptional service from coordinators like Mallory, Olivia, and Abby, who ensured a seamless and magical experience. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, collaborative vendor partnerships with Tall Guy & a Grill and Milwaukee Airwaves, and the delicious drinks crafted by the bar staff.Review photos
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Amanda U
5.0
10/29/2024
We got married at The Starling on 10/05/2024. We cannot express enough how much we loved this venue, and the team behind it. They were so prepared when we toured which is the main reason why we chose it. The modern contemporary vibe fit us perfectly, and we fell in love with the boardwalk that we were able to get married on. The plants outside the venue and décor inside made it so we didn’t have to spend as much on personal décor. The Starling location is perfect for photo opportunities in the Third Ward. We did a dip photo in the middle of the street with the Old Historic Third Ward sign and bridal party photos with the Milwaukee skyline at Screaming Tuna which is only a 3min walk from the venue. Mallory was our venue coordinator, and she was amazing leading up to the day helping with placement of décor such as cards/gifts, desserts, seating chart sign, etc. She created a timeline for us as well that was very helpful. The day of she was such a sweetheart and calming voice asking us repetitively if we needed anything. She was ON it. Highly recommend requesting her if you get married here! Our guests are still talking about how nice our venue was, and Mallory was a big part of this making our day go smoothly.
Stephen L
5.0
10/13/2024
We absolutely loved our time at the Starling. The venue was gorgeous and the people were great to work with. We were able to use the venue for our wedding and reception, and got to use the boardwalk outside for our cocktail hour. So many of our guests commented to us about how picturesque this spot is in the heart of the Third Ward. Mallory (the venue coordinator assigned to us) was easy to contact during the planning process and was even easier to find during the reception. She always made sure we were taken care of, whether that was dealing with people, decor, or simply making sure that we were drinking water.
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Becky V
5.0
8/05/2024
The Starling exceeded our expectations on so many levels. The team was incredible! They made every idea (big and small) come true. The location is amazing- to have the indoor/outdoor flow was so special and really unique. The space is gorgeous, especially at night with the lights. Mandi, Jack and the rest of the team are very communicative, committed to your vision and kind people. I cannot recommend the Starling enough!
Kelsey G
5.0
10/04/2023
We cannot stop raving about our wedding day! We just had our wedding at The Starling on 9/29/23 and our family is still talking about how awesome the venue was!
They make it so easy, have wonderful partnerships with Tall Guy and a Grill and MKE Airwaves.
Huge shout out to the Brenning Brothers (The Starling venue coordinator - Nick & MKE Airwaves DJ Jack) for making the process smooth, the day magical, the drinks flowing and the dance party hopping!
We highly recommend this venue and all their collaborations in support of Milwaukee as a community!
Meg K
5.0
9/20/2023
Absolutely everything about the venue and the people running it is fantastic. We could’ve have asked for a better team to guide us through throwing a party this past June after we got married in 2020 during Covid. Olivia was an incredible coordinator and everything ran like a dream on the day of the reception. The venue even catered to our “Crazy Hour,” a Colombian wedding tradition.
The space is truly stunning and everything we wanted it to be. Having the riverwalk right there gives the perfect little escape when it gets too hot on the dance floor. Truly every vendor here goes above and beyond. It was a perfect day we’ll always remember!!
MaryClaire L
5.0
9/14/2023
The Starling is such an amazing venue with fantastic team members! Each and every one of their staff is professional and talented. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was special and went seamlessly. Mandi was specifically amazing - always answered my questions promptly and would make helpful suggestions. Highly recommend it!
Lauren W
5.0
7/17/2023
We were absolutely thrilled to choose The Starling as the venue for our wedding! The sleek and modern ambiance created an extraordinary setting that we were looking for. Not only was the venue remarkable, but the team behind it was equally exceptional. From the very beginning, we experienced great communication that instilled a sense of comfort throughout the entire planning process. On our wedding day, Matt, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was perfect and checked in on us. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour on the boardwalk, which was great! The bar staff crafted delicious drinks. Without hesitation, we recommend The Starling for hosting your wedding or event.
The Starling paired with Tall Guy & a Grill and Milwaukee Airwaves, it felt like we hit the jackpot with these three extraordinary vendors.
Owen C
5.0
7/14/2023
Abby Acken was amazing. She made our day the best air could be and her communication is second to none. I wouldn’t of changed a thing about it.
Laura P
5.0
4/14/2023
Cute details from the moment you walk in the door. Beautiful bar and great view of the river. Marina was SO helpful for our business video shoot and I would happily recommend this venue for wedding and other uses
Katy D
5.0
11/08/2022
We booked Starling for our early October wedding based on the amazing location in the third ward, the outdoor ceremony space with indoor reception area, and great expectations about what the space would look like once renovations were complete. All of those things were true and lived up to our vision for the day. However on top of all of that, this venue was a home run due to the amazing staff and the collaboration we felt as planning and details were finalized. We worked with Tyler - I don’t think he ever used the word “no” with us. He always was willing to hear out our requests and constantly wanted to do whatever would ease our minds. I felt so comfortable going into the wedding day (even without a separate planner) because of the customer service I felt from this team. Not to mention the great execution on the day of with Starling but also their exclusive vendor partners in Tall Guy and Milwaukee Airwaves. Everyone went above and beyond and we didn’t want the day to end.
Brittany N
5.0
9/15/2022
We were lucky to be one of the first several couples married at The Starling, and the Two Birds Event Group did not disappoint! First a HUGE shoutout to Tanner, whom we worked with leading up to the event, and to Tyler who led our Wedding day as event coordinator. We had many questions throughout the process as we were planning our big day ourselves, and The Starling team was there to answer each and every one, and did not make us feel like we were burdening them. They truly did all they could to help make our day special, even down to letting us come in to perfect our signature drinks. (Speaking of drinks, they also have such an amazing array of cocktails and draft beers! And the bartenders were so, so friendly) The space itself turned out perfect! We loved the layout, as it was an easy transition from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception. And then inside it feels to flow seamlessly from reception dinner to the dance floor, to the bar. And the space lends itself to allow additional seating for our guests who weren’t on the dance floor, to relax on the other end of the bar. Also, if you choose to have your ceremony on the boardwalk in summer, as we did, there's a good chance that boats will go by and cheer for you- which we found to be so much fun. Also for my husband and I, it was a nice “ice breaker” in a sense, and helped relieve some nerves and tension. Overall, The Starling team was just amazing, so truly, thank you again for helping make such a beautiful day/evening for us.
Olivia V
5.0
7/15/2022
Tyler was absolutely wonderful when my fiancé and I toured the Starling! Since it is still being renovated he was completely transparent about the vision and showed us their inspiration board. Transparency about pricing was also something we appreciated. Overall, if you are looking for a group that truly cares about your event give them a chance! We only decided to not go with them because of wanting somewhere closer for our families.
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