The Factory on Barclay
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $4,500
Catering services pricing
$16 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $4,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
The Factory on Barclay is one of the largest Industrial venues in Southeast Wisconsin. The 2-story Cream City Brick walls throughout the space encompasses the history of Milwaukee and provides a grand backdrop for any wedding style. Accommodating up to 300 seated guests or up to 400 for a cocktail style reception, along with an onsite ceremony, The Factory offers great options for groups of most sizes. Enjoy the 2 oversized, separate, onsite suites to get ready whether you choose to hold your ceremony onsite or offsite. Guests enjoy the large, outdoor patio with warm cafe lighting to enjoy the fresh air.
Our event spaces
The Factory
The perfect space to enjoy your first dinner as a married couple with the closest friends and family!
This space features over 3500 sq. ft. of open space with grand ceilings, 2nd story bay windows, grand chandeliers, and cream-city brick from top to bottom.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Square footage
3,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for chandeliers -Tables and Chairs for guest seating -Tables for additional needs - gifts, photos, etc...
The Warehouse
Where the party happens
This space features over 2800 sq ft of space with a peaked ceiling, chandeliers, and Edison lights strung throughout. The oversized bar, open on 3 sides offers a great experience for guests. Also offers views of the 2nd level mezzanine.
Guest capacity
1-75 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for chandeliers and Edison lights -Oversized bar -Tables and/or chairs, if needed -Stainless bar stools along center railing separating room from The Factory -Tall bar stools around the bar -Chairs needed if ceremony held onsite -Setup and takedown of chairs/tables, if needed
Mezzanine
The best spot in the house to overlook the entire space!
Over 1500 sq ft of space on the 2nd level overlooking The Warehouse and The Factory. Set with lounge furniture, this makes a great space for conversation during cocktail hour or after dinner for those that prefer to kick up their heels off the dance floor.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
-Dimmable chandeliers -Lounge furniture to include couches and chairs
Crytal Suite
The best space to prepare for the best moment of your life!
This space is truly setup like an apartment for your comfort. Features a dressing room with crystal chandelier, full-length mirror, and natural light from above. The adjoining room opens for space for hair and makeup with high-back chairs and mirrors. The lounge area features furniture and television with views of The Factory space. A full kitchenette with fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, and sink allow for easy preparation on lunch items. A private restroom is also in the suite.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dressing room -Full-length mirror -Natural Light -kitchenette
Speakeasy Suite
The swankiest space to get ready for wedding day- located on the main level
This space features 2 distinct adjoining rooms- the lounge and the dressing room. The Lounge features a variety of comfy furniture to hang out with your wedding party prior to your big day! The Dressing Room features a private restroom, large mirror, and more furniture. Each space has a large 65" tv to play music, gaming, sports, or anything else you would like to log into your platforms to watch!
Guest capacity
1-20 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Square footage
500
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Entry Foyer
The space that greets your guests on arrival
The entry foyer is the main space upon entry which leads to the main space and the Speakeasy Suite.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Factory
The perfect space to enjoy your first dinner as a married couple with the closest friends and family!
This space features over 3500 sq. ft. of open space with grand ceilings, 2nd story bay windows, grand chandeliers, and cream-city brick from top to bottom.
Guest capacity
1-300 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Square footage
3,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for chandeliers -Tables and Chairs for guest seating -Tables for additional needs - gifts, photos, etc...
The Warehouse
Where the party happens
This space features over 2800 sq ft of space with a peaked ceiling, chandeliers, and Edison lights strung throughout. The oversized bar, open on 3 sides offers a great experience for guests. Also offers views of the 2nd level mezzanine.
Guest capacity
1-75 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for chandeliers and Edison lights -Oversized bar -Tables and/or chairs, if needed -Stainless bar stools along center railing separating room from The Factory -Tall bar stools around the bar -Chairs needed if ceremony held onsite -Setup and takedown of chairs/tables, if needed
Mezzanine
The best spot in the house to overlook the entire space!
Over 1500 sq ft of space on the 2nd level overlooking The Warehouse and The Factory. Set with lounge furniture, this makes a great space for conversation during cocktail hour or after dinner for those that prefer to kick up their heels off the dance floor.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
-Dimmable chandeliers -Lounge furniture to include couches and chairs
Crytal Suite
The best space to prepare for the best moment of your life!
This space is truly setup like an apartment for your comfort. Features a dressing room with crystal chandelier, full-length mirror, and natural light from above. The adjoining room opens for space for hair and makeup with high-back chairs and mirrors. The lounge area features furniture and television with views of The Factory space. A full kitchenette with fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, and sink allow for easy preparation on lunch items. A private restroom is also in the suite.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dressing room -Full-length mirror -Natural Light -kitchenette
Speakeasy Suite
The swankiest space to get ready for wedding day- located on the main level
This space features 2 distinct adjoining rooms- the lounge and the dressing room. The Lounge features a variety of comfy furniture to hang out with your wedding party prior to your big day! The Dressing Room features a private restroom, large mirror, and more furniture. Each space has a large 65" tv to play music, gaming, sports, or anything else you would like to log into your platforms to watch!
Guest capacity
1-20 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Square footage
500
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Entry Foyer
The space that greets your guests on arrival
The entry foyer is the main space upon entry which leads to the main space and the Speakeasy Suite.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 60 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Factory on Barclay packages
Rental Rates
300 guests
Peak pricing $6,000-6,750
Off-peak pricing $4,500
The rental includes up to 11 hours of time in the space (3 hours setup, 7 hours event, 1 hour cleanup). We include all tables and chairs needed for guests as well as gift, head table, etc... Onsite Ceremonies range from $1000-$2000. We have 2 "apartment-sized" suites to get ready onsite that are separate from each other.
- Bartenders/Barback Staff
- Venue Coordinator
- 6 hours event time
- 3-hour setup
- 1-hour cleanup
- Drop off decor up to 2 days ahead
- Pick up decor up to 2 days after wedding
Available services that can be provided by The Factory on Barclay
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Lighting
- Linens
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Chicago folks! Get married in MKE at the Factory!
We couldn't have picked a more beautiful, open and perfect venue than the Factory on Barclay. We got married 5/13 and people are still messaging me about how stunning the venue was. Sarah was amazing every step of the way from letting us tour multiple times with different family members, owning set up of our day and tear down. We didn't have to worry about a thing besides having our day. The rest of the staff day-of was absolutely awesome as well. Alcohol is provided. Bartenders were awesome and dealt with the party atmosphere of our wedding really well. We had a little scheduling issue where, surprisingly, we were ahead of schedule and Sarah got all vendors to move things ahead 30 mins. You get so much for your money as well. The space itself is massive and makes the day flow really easily. We did everything on-site, (getting ready, pics, ceremony and reception) and it was the perfect space. Getting ready suites are huge and a big plus. Recommended vendors usually sway people in the opposite direction because you have a smaller list of caterers to chose from, but it's evident that the staff at the Factory and Sarah have taken the time to curate a list of vendors that make a lot of sense for all different budgets and different experiences. We wouldn't do a thing differently regarding our venue search. Truly was the most beautiful day. Will add pictures once we get our formal pics from our photographer!
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