The Clybourn

Milwaukee Wedding Venue FAQs

Planning a wedding or special event at The Clybourn? Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about our Milwaukee venue, what’s included, food and beverage options, parking, tours, and more.

The Venue

Where is The Clybourn located?

The Clybourn is located at 2202 W. Clybourn St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 .

Conveniently located near I-94, US-18, and Highway 59, The Clybourn is easily accessible for couples and guests traveling from downtown Milwaukee and surrounding communities including Pewaukee, Brookfield, New Berlin, Delafield, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Brown Deer, Hartland, Oconomowoc, Mukwonago, Menomonee Falls, Elm Grove, Sussex, and Waukesha.

How many people can The Clybourn accommodate?

The Clybourn can accommodate weddings and events with up to 200 guests, making the venue a great option for both intimate celebrations and larger gatherings.

What types of events can I host at The Clybourn?

The Clybourn hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, quinceañeras, milestone birthdays, corporate events, networking events, bridal showers, baby showers, anniversary parties, private celebrations, and more.

Is there parking available for guests?

Yes. The Clybourn offers lots of free parking for guests, making it easier for everyone to arrive and enjoy your celebration.

Will another wedding be held at the venue on the same day?

No. The Clybourn hosts only one wedding or event per day, so your celebration is the venue’s focus for the day.

Weddings & What’s Included

Can we have our ceremony and reception at The Clybourn?

Yes. The Clybourn offers multiple spaces that allow couples to host both their wedding ceremony and reception at the venue.

What is included with our wedding venue rental?

Your wedding rental includes many of the essentials that make planning your celebration easier, including:

  • Tables and chairs
  • Setup for your ceremony and reception
  • First-floor dressing rooms
  • Main-level and lower-level lounges
  • On-site venue director
  • Uplighting in a variety of colors
  • Semi-kitchen / prep area
  • Central air conditioning and heat
  • Free parking
  • Security
Does The Clybourn have getting-ready rooms?

Yes. The venue has first-floor dressing rooms for wedding-day preparations, along with main-level and lower-level lounge spaces for you and your wedding party.

Do you offer Sunday wedding options?

Yes. Sunday weddings can be a great option for couples looking for additional value and flexibility. Contact our team for current Sunday availability, pricing, and package details.

Food, Beverages & Vendors

Can we bring our own caterer or food?

Yes. The Clybourn gives you the flexibility to bring in your own caterer or cuisine. This gives couples more freedom to choose food that fits their tastes, traditions, and budget.

Can we choose our own wedding vendors?

Yes. You can choose your own florist, DJ, photographer, caterer, and other wedding professionals. Vendor recommendations are also available if you need them.

How does beverage service work at The Clybourn?

The Clybourn offers professionally staffed cash or credit bar service with no minimum spending requirements. Limited BYOB is still available for select refreshments, and non-alcoholic weddings and events are always welcome.

Because beverage options can vary, ask our team about the current options available for your event when you schedule your tour.

Are there minimums or required drink packages?

There are no minimum spend requirements or guest spending minimums. Contact us to learn more about the current beverage options available for your celebration.

Can we host a non-alcoholic wedding or event?

Absolutely. Non-alcoholic weddings and events are welcome at The Clybourn.

Planning Your Event

Is The Clybourn an affordable Milwaukee wedding venue?

The Clybourn is designed to give couples a beautiful Milwaukee wedding venue with flexible options that can help them stay within their budget. We also offer seasonal promotions and special pricing on select dates throughout the year.

Is The Clybourn LGBTQ+ friendly?

Absolutely. Love is love. The Clybourn welcomes and celebrates all couples and works to provide a space where your wedding can reflect who you are.

Do you provide staff on the day of our event?

Yes. An on-site venue director and venue staff are available to help your event run smoothly and assist with the venue throughout your celebration.

What makes The Clybourn different from other Milwaukee wedding venues?

The Clybourn combines historic Milwaukee character with flexibility and affordability. The renovated 1900s building features exposed brick and wood details, multiple lounge spaces, dressing rooms, flexible catering and vendor options, and multiple spaces for your celebration. Plus, only one event is hosted each day.

How do I check wedding date availability?

Contact The Clybourn with your preferred date, approximate guest count, and a few details about your celebration. Our team can provide current availability, pricing, and next steps.

How do I schedule a tour of The Clybourn?

To schedule a tour, call or text (414) 364-3761, email Clai.TheClybourn@gmail.com, or use our online contact form. We’d love to show you around and help you determine if The Clybourn is the right venue for your celebration.

Still Have Questions?

Come see The Clybourn for yourself.

Tell us about your wedding or event and we’ll help with availability, pricing, venue details, and scheduling a tour.

Contact The Clybourn

past couples

Love Letters to The Clybourn

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Leigha Schmidt
June 5, 2024
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The clybourn was where we had our wedding reception. Owners were amazing, so easy to get into contact with and ask questions to. They also are very flexible and allow you to bring in whoever you want to cater or other vendors. They also allow you to stock your own bar and just pay a bartending fee, which saves us SO much money. This way we didn’t need to buy specific, expensive bar packages from a vendor. The venue itself also has getting ready rooms which were amazing! Highly recommend!
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Khatelyn Bujak
May 28, 2024
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How do you even begin to start explaining just how wonderful a venue and their owner is? Wow. Wow. Wow. That's all my husband and I can say. We wanted a completely tailored-to-us wedding where we would have freedom to really let our personalities shine. Clai, The Clybourn, and his team were absolutely incredible from the beginning and throughout our planning process to support us really pulling that dream off. The industrial look of the room mixed with the modern lighting elements and the big huge windows lining the front of the space really just allowed the outdoors to come in. The light shined through so gorgeously during our vows. Being able to see the city lights at night really gave us that city vibe we were looking for without having to be right downtown. Clai allowed all our requested vendors, there were no vendors that were off limits. His team was extremely thorough with the final walk through, we felt like I had all the information we needed right up front, and if we had any questions, they were answered within a couple days, which in wedding world, is basically 2 minutes. There were a couple hiccups throughout the day - totally out of everyone's control, (it was me totally me forgetting to do something lol!!) but there were a team of people there on wedding day willing and ready to help us with anything and that truly just made me feel so secure and less stressed. We danced the night away, had the absolute best bartender provided by The Clybourn, we got nothing but compliments on Devonte all night long. We talk about our wedding almost every other day. We loved every moment and we are so happy that we get to look back and say we really got everything we could have ever wanted. Thank you Clai and The Clybourn team for taking on our rowdy wedding party and big family and large group of friends. It was a night we will never forget thanks to you all.
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Debra Jackson
May 19, 2024
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Beautiful place and decorations for the wedding. Needed a Wedding Planner for operation of how the flow of the progra to proceed .