Milwaukee’s European-Inspired LUXURY WEDDING and EVENT VENUE

Steeped in local history yet inspired by the elegance of European Weddings, this historic 150-year-old church property has been thoughtfully repurposed into two luxury wedding and event venues, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Each venue boasts its own interpretation of European elegance, inviting guests to take their vision to new heights. Enjoy the entire event venue for the complete Royal Wedding experience or choose the space that best suits your celebration.

Two Historic Venues | Three Rental Options

Bride walking down the aisle during a wedding ceremony inside The Abbey at St. James 1868.
THE ABBEY

150-250 guests
$10,500 - $15,500

Elegant wedding reception setup inside The Hyde at St. James 1868.
THE HYDE

100-150 guests
$5,500 - $7,500

Newlywed couple embracing in front of the iconic red doors at St. James 1868 in Milwaukee.
FULL PROPERTY

150-275 guests
$9,500 - $22,000

VENUE ONE

THE ABBEY

Seats up to 250 guests

The former church maintains original tiffany stained glass windows, 15th century hand-carved monastery panels, original hardwood floors & antique light fixtures.

TOUR THE ABBEY
Elegant wedding ceremony seating with floral arrangements inside The Abbey at St. James 1868.
Historic wedding ceremony space inside The Abbey featuring a grand aisle and original architectural details.
Floral centerpiece detail on reception tables inside The Abbey at St. James 1868.
Elegant wedding reception setup inside The Abbey with dining tables and a black and white dance floor.

  • We truly had the best day of all time. Thank you for your amazing venue and your wonderful team for making our wedding dreams come true!

    Dibet - ROYAL BRIDE

  • You have no idea how magical your venue, staff, and you are! My wedding day felt like a movie, and that’s thanks to the kindness and thoughtfulness of everyone and every detail at St James. The St. James team made what could have been a stressful and emotional day run so smoothly. Everyone we spoke to was so impressed and in love with St. James. We can't recommend you all enough!

    Not everyone has a perfect wedding day experience, but we feel so lucky that we and anyone who picks St. James do!

    Gianna - ROYAL BRIDE

  • Our dream wedding was made possible by St. James 1868 and their incredible staff. Not only is this a stunning venue, but the team here truly cares about making your wedding unforgettable. Every single detail of our wedding day was immaculate: from getting ready in the Duke and Duchess suites, to our first look out in front of the iconic red doors, to the Royal Reveal of our reception area, to dancing the night away in the Abbey. We would HIGHLY recommend the St. James to anyone - the experience here was unmatched.


    Emily & Jake - ROYAL COUPLE

  • Celebrating our wedding at St. James is honestly one of the best decisions we've made as a couple. I still look back at the memories created at St. James and how special that day was. Many thanks to you, Kate and the entire St. James team, you were very accommodating from the beginning!   Best decision ever!

    Nicole & Joseph - ROYAL COUPLE

  • Your team was beyond prepared and detailed in each step of the planning process, and we appreciate your flexibility and patience with our one million questions. Everything was seamless and your bartenders were AMAZING! Our guests had an amazing time as well which was so important to us.

    Another shoutout to Jo who provided the awesome tour of the space and got us excited to book in the first place!

    You're all amazing women who clearly love what you do!

    Allie - ROYAL BRIDE

  • We are so glad we chose St. James 1868 as our wedding venue.  I can't imagine we would have had as great of an event anywhere else!

    Hailey - ROYAL BRIDE

  • I highly recommend adding a St. James Coordinator from their staff. All the details were confirmed, and then executed everything on the day so smoothly that my husband and I still can't believe how low-stress the day was for us.

    Katie - ROYAL BRIDE

  • We had our wedding ceremony here two weeks ago and let me tell you, this venue is BREATHTAKING. My family and friends were blown away by its beauty. The staff was wonderful, very responsive, and accommodating to our every need. No detail was missed. Thank you for making our wedding day something out of a fairytale!

    Khira - ROYAL BRIDE

  • We had our wedding at St. James in June and it was an absolute dream! The team there is so organized and kind. They made the entire day incredible and handled anything we needed. Our guests were amazed by how gorgeous the venue was. The venue is amazing and the people are incredible! Thank you St. James for making our wedding day perfect!

    Taylor - ROYAL BRIDE

  • Thank you for helping us create the most memorable evening of our lives. The wedding is being called epic by friends and relatives!

    Robert - FATHER OF THE BRIDE


  • You really can't go wrong choosing St. James as your venue - they've thought of everything to make the planning and execution of an event so much easier!

    Olivia - ROYAL BRIDE

  • I couldn't be more grateful for your entire staff that helped bring my vision come to LIFE! Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more! I wish we could relive the day all over again! 

    Everything was absolutely perfect!

    Corissa - ROYAL BRIDE


  • Amazing. Wonderful. Magical. Breathtaking. Outstanding. Elegant.
    These are only a few words to describe what an incredible wedding day my daughter and now son-in-law had at St. James. Kate and her fabulous team helped throughout the journey, from the first meeting to the wedding day, to make the entire experience impeccable. The venue is a one-of-a-kind dream and makes one feel like they are attending a royal wedding. The wedding day was more than I could have ever dreamed of for my daughter. Thanks to Kate, Kelsey and Kathryn who all went above and beyond for everything on the magical day. I cannot recommend this venue enough. The wedding day was absolutely perfect!

    LYNETTE - Mother of the Bride

  • St. James is so beautiful and the staff is even better. From planning to last call, our wedding was the best we could have imagined. We received so many compliments about the venue, as well as the vendors and staff that we picked right from the St. James list of preferred vendors. Everything was amazing!

    Hannah - ROYAL BRIDE

VENUE TWO

THE HYDE

Seats up to 150 guests


The former parish hall gymnasium features a two-story vaulted loft space with expansive windows, filtered natural light and original hardwood floors.

TOUR THE HYDE
Newlywed couple walking past the fireplace during a wedding reception at The Hyde.
Original hardwood details and wood paneling inside The Hyde at St. James 1868.
Elegant king table reception setup inside The Hyde at St. James 1868.
Wedding reception setup inside The Hyde featuring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and natural light.
Featured on The Knot, St. James 1868.
Wisconsin Bride Best of 2026 winner, St. James 1868.
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The Knot Best of Weddings 2026 award recipient, St. James 1868.
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Luxury Getting Ready Suites

Before saying “I Do,” enjoy designated dressing suites, thoughtfully designed to capture intimate moments as you prepare for your walk down the aisle.

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Duke Suite getting ready space at St. James 1868 with lounge seating and a ping pong table.
Bride opening a gift while getting ready in the Duchess Suite at St. James 1868.
Groom relaxing in the Duke Suite before his wedding ceremony at St. James 1868.
Duchess Suite bridal getting ready space featuring plush seating, chandeliers, and makeup stations.

Outdoor Celebrations

Dreaming of an outdoor Cocktail Reception or outdoor Wedding Ceremony? Both the Abbey and the Hyde offer an outdoor entertaining option for you and your guests to enjoy.

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