St. James 1868

Milwaukee's premier wedding and events venue. Located in downtown Milwaukee, St. James 1868 features 2 historic wedding and event venues; the HYDE and the ABBEY. This historic 150 year old church property has been thoughtfully repurposed with European elegance in mind. The Abbey seats up to 300 guests. The former church maintains original tiffany stained glass windows, 15th century hand-carved monastery panels, original hardwood floors, and antique light fixtures. The Hyde seats up to 150 guests and features a two-story vaulted loft space with expansive windows, filtered natural light, and original hardwood floors. Both venues feature luxury suits designated to getting ready and capturing intimate moments before walking down the aisle. St. James 1868 also features two stunning outdoor spaces, perfect for any celebration! St. James 1868 has been designed with love and flexibility allowing you to host your event with perfectly styled memories that will last a lifetime!