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.


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The Factory on Barclay packages

Rental Rates

300 guests

Peak pricing $6,000-6,750

Off-peak pricing $4,500

Description

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.

What’s included
  • 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

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  • Chicago folks! Get married in MKE at the Factory!

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    Bianca T.Jun 6, 2023

    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!