The Pfister Hotel

We had an amazing experience working with the Pfister and hosting our wedding ceremony and reception in the Imperial Ballroom. Mickey did an excellent job coordinating our wedding. Staff members were attentive, helpful, and the food was amazing. The Imperial Ballroom was recently renovated and the new color scheme was gorgeous. This venue is great for a timeless, elegant wedding. I highly recommend The Pfister Hotel!

Our wedding at The Pfister Hotel was a holiday fairytale come true! We had spent a lot of time at Pfister when we were dating - from enjoying cocktails in the lobby bar, enjoying the sights at Blu, and dinners at Mason Street Grille. It made sense that it would be the perfect setting for our wedding day. The historic and elegant grandeur of The Pfister Hotel, combined with its timeless charm and impeccable service, created an unforgettable atmosphere that surpassed all of our, and our guests’ expectations. The planning process with The Pfister Hotel was seamless from start to finish. Working with Hannah, we knew we were in good hands. Her experience and dedication shone through as she worked closely with us every step of the way, ensuring that every detail was meticulously planned and executed flawlessly. From coordinating with vendors to helping us to design a customized menu that delighted our guests, her experience and insights were critical to the magic that unfolded on our big day. The management of the hotel room block was also well executed and managed, including a great discount on the gorgeous historic hotel rooms. On the day of our wedding, The Pfister Hotel went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The ceremony space was breathtaking, the reception hall was beautifully decorated, and the food was absolutely delicious. The room transition from ceremony to reception in the Grand Ballroom appeared seamless. The staff took care of every little detail, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment of our special day without any worries. Our guests were blown away by the beauty and elegance of The Pfister Hotel, and many told us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. We also heard that for many it was the best steak they ever had, and altogether the best wedding meal they had every had. Also, a small hint, if you plan to get married around the holidays, the hotel’s decor adds a special extra touch to the venue (and photos!). If you're looking for a wedding venue that exudes sophistication and luxury with unparalleled service, look no further than The Pfister Hotel. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Thank you to The Pfister Hotel and its amazing team for making our wedding day truly magical!

My husband and I got married on 5/27/23 in the Rouge Room at the Pfister. We live in California and the Pfister made it very easy to plan a wedding from out of state. We did the Ruby package and felt it was a great deal for what we got. The Pfister also arranged complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to be delivered to our room both evenings of our stay, which was such a sweet surprise for us! Everything was so professional and spot on. We got exactly the wedding that we planned for. We did not hire a wedding planner and didn’t have a same day coordinator either. We had vendors familiar with the venue. It all went off without a hitch and I didn’t need to worry about anything. The space that me and my girls got ready in at the hotel was huge with great natural lighting. You reserve it with your event manager in advance. We had it the entire day of the wedding. I had 9 bridesmaids and 2 moms getting ready in the room with me and there were 5 makeup/hair people. Not an easy feat to have a space big enough but the Pfister did it. There was ample space and outlets for everyone. The Rouge Room itself is beautiful and needed no extra decor or big bouquets for the wedding/reception. The room was so intricate that we kept it all lowkey and didn’t need to add much. It’s also a 3 min drive from the lake so we got outdoor photos with an indoor venue. We hired a van with a driver from a bus company for $275 to get us with all the fam and wedding party to the lake during cocktail hour for the photos and back again. So you do not have to sacrifice a gorgeous outdoor photoshoot just because the Pfister is an indoor venue. You can do both! It was the best day of our lives and everything was perfect.

We had our wedding September 2023 in the Imperial Ballroom at the Pfister. I cannot recommend having a wedding there enough. The day went so smoothly and everything was set up perfectly. Our wedding coordinator, Mickey, was so helpful when making decisions and coordinating with our outside vendors. The value is also well worth it. We went with the Ruby package and were very happy we did. The food and drinks were phenomenal and there was so much for our guests. The location was also perfect for taking so many great MKE photos before our off-site ceremony at our church. I would also recommend using the Wells Spa for hair and makeup and using the Orchid room. They did a wonderful job and it was a great spot for the bridesmaids to have breakfast while the guys had breakfast at the Cafe at the Pfister. The bridal suite was also huge and so nice. They even had it ready early enough on our wedding day that the guys could all get ready together in there. The Pfister is perfect for anyone looking for a traditional, downtown wedding.

We had our wedding at the Pfister in August. The staff went above and beyond for us & made us feel like family. The atmosphere of the Pfister is absolutely STUNNING & made our wedding feel like a fairytale. The food was amazing & the staff was amazing. 100% recommend this venue.

Our wedding was 9/3/23 and it was one of the most incredible weekends of our lives. The Pfister served as a gorgeous backdrop to the weekend, and if we could do it all again we would absolutely host our wedding there with no hesitation at all. A few notes as to why: -Event Coordination: We booked our wedding date around 1.5 years in advance, and admittedly throughout that process there were some staffing changes that led to some miscommunications that collectively had us a bit nervous. However, in retrospect, that might have had more to do with how far we booked ahead. Regardless: Emily Kucek, our coordinator with the venue, was SO kind, SO helpful, and SO organized from the time we started working with her to our special day. We were planning from out of town (NYC), and she helped us organize everything at a distance and schedule our tasting when we would be in town visiting family so that we felt confident about everything day of. -Hotel and Event Staff: From the moment we arrived, every staff member we worked with was so kind to us and helped us with anything we could need. A standout moment was when I left my cell phone on the front desk the morning of the wedding, didn't realize I was missing it, and a kind man from the bell stand (should've gotten his name) hand delivered it to the room we were getting ready in (without judgement, lol). -Hotel: My guests, most of whom were from out of state, raved about how beautiful the hotel was, how nice the accommodations were, and the staff. As an added bonus, when we checked in we were shocked to find that our suite was upgraded to the most beautiful hotel room I've seen ever and surely the nicest one I will ever stay in. What a surprise!!! -Ballroom: We used the Imperial Ballroom, freshly renovated. our guest count was just under 100 in the end, and it was arranged beautifully to feel spacious and elegant but not at all empty. The renovations are lovely, it's still a historic beauty but refreshed. As sunset begins to happen and the soft lighting is turned on... breathtaking. If I can attach a picture I will. -Food and Drinks: Great! And lots of options to accommodate different needs for the event, the day of, and different dietary preferences or requirements. My husband and I are foodies and I am a vegetarian so really good food for everyone was a high priority, and our expectations were met. Side note: the butternut squash soup.... my god. I need the recipe. -Other notes: Emily was able to procure us space in the hotel for a rehearsal, as well as for the girls to get ready day-of. These were both perfect spaces for the occasion. Pro-tip: we ordered catering ahead of time through Emily to feed me and my bridesmaids, and it was awesome and so convenient. Really helped the day go smoothly as we didn't have to leave to get food or assign anyone to bring it in, etc. On that note, I'll close with that: our day went incredibly smoothly and everyone at the Pfister made that possible. My husband and I remain grateful and now the Pfister will be a place we are always eager to return to when we are in Milwaukee. *Note: photos attached by DeGroot Film Co (HIGHLY RECOMMEND)

A phenomenal venue for a wedding!! We truly could not have asked for a more perfect wedding at The Pfister. We rented the Imperial Ballroom for a 140-person wedding and held both the ceremony and cocktail/dinner reception there. The ballroom is absolutely stunning and perfect for a timeless, elegant event. The Pfister has everything you need to make your day perfect, and if they don’t have it, they will make sure to get it for you. The team at The Pfister handled everything from set-up to room flip to take-down. The staff were so great and made sure our guests were taken care of. We worked with Mickey throughout the planning process and he answered all of our questions, which there were many. Mickey was also present day-of to make sure things went according to schedule, including coordination of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and a multi-course meal. The food was extremely important to us and is unlike any other “wedding food” - it is elevated and there are so many options to choose from, along with a beautifully put together wedding tasting to help you choose. Many guests told us it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding! The amenities at The Pfister are also amazing! All our guests were able to book rooms in our reserved block and enjoy everything The Pfister has to offer, including the top-floor martini bar, lobby bar, restaurant, etc. Best decision we ever made having our wedding at The Pfister!

Overall there were some issues with the venue but the Pfister Hotel was very professional in addressing these when they were presented to management. The assigned wedding coordinator for the Pfister failed to show up for our final walk-through and planning meeting the weekend prior to the wedding, in addition to multiple other issues, which prompted management to bring in a more seasoned person to coordinate the final details. This person was extremely professional and made sure that every detail was handled. Mickey is a true professional who is very passionate about this role and made it a magical day! Outside of these issues everything else was handled very well: -The initial food-tasting event was a great event in itself, multiple members of management were on staff in one of the ballrooms to answer any questions and allow you and multiple other guests of your choosing to sample the full menu of options (which is very large). -Food quality is top notch and the multi-course package added a touch of elegance that our guests will not forget. -Bar service was very generous with drinks for our guests and more than willing to accommodate requests. -The venue itself is spectacular and the Pfister was able to accommodate keeping Christmas decor in the lobby through our wedding weekend of January 21st which really elevated the experience. -The staff was all very professional and did an excellent job assisting our guests and making sure that were treated very well on our big day. Overall I would highly recommend this venue if it fits your vision of a wedding. Management is very professional and the venue is very elegant. The majority of our guests have not visited Milwaukee previously and staying at this hotel is a memory that is still discussed at every family get-together.

The pfister was the perfect venue for our spring 2023 Milwaukee wedding! It is a timeless, gorgeous hotel. The food was incredible, and Mickey made sure our day was perfect. Nothing but great things to say. :)

I dont know where to begin! Mickey and his staff went over the top from the moment wedding planning begun. He was prompt was any questions I had. My wedding day went smoothly. All I had to do waa sit back in my get ready room and the staff did the work! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and from the minute we stepped in the hotel we knew that this was we were going to get Married. The best part was we weren't even engaged. The food was amazing. I had so many compliments from guest about the food and how they enjoyed it very much. The Pfister was a great host to my family and wedding guest. Highly recommended and we cant wait to return for our anniversary ❤️