Villa Terrace Decorative Art Museum Reviews
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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
93% recommend it
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Caity B. Sent on 09/02/2021Villa Terrace = an absolute dream
Megan and the team at Villa Terrace made my wedding dreams come true. First off, I cannot get over how insanely gorgeous this venue is. All of my guests were gushing about it, and it was so fun to feel like we had an entire Italian villa all to ourselves! But beyond how beautiful the venue is itself, Megan was wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond helping me customize my bar menu while still staying within budget, and when we had some last-minute cancellations she graciously adjusted our total where she could. Then the day of the wedding, we had to make some last minute calls due to rain, and she was incredible sorting through all that. She ensured everything was in place and all guests were comfortable so the wedding could go off without a hitch. And throughout the night, she continued to check in on me and my family to ensure everything was going smoothly. I strongly, strongly recommend hosting your wedding at Villa Terrace. I guarantee you it will be an event to remember, and Megan makes it so easy. -
User1034050 Sent on 12/03/2012The Villa was the perfect site for our wedding. All the guests were impressed and enjoyed the museum and grounds. The staff was most co-operative and helpful. -
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Carly Sent on 03/05/2010Hands down the best place in Milkwaukee for a wedding. Everyone was great from start to finish. -
User2180928 Sent on 06/15/2015Our wedding at the Villa was amazing! We were blessed with perfect spring weather, and they had the gardens just about complete the day we were there (they were set to officially open the next day). The staff is very accommodating and will go the extra mile in order to help you get what you want or help you figure out a way to get what you want but still respect their rules (as they are a museum, they do have a few rules). Just for example, the neighbor next door was running a wood chipper right before our ceremony and one of them went over to ask for them to stop for our ceremony, and later on they went literally running to check if the elevator to get down to the bottom of the gardens was working/open the gate for us to be able to go in through the gate to take photos. The contact we had with the Villa during the planning process was great and always available for whatever questions I may have had.
I had a hard time picking the Villa in the beginning just because of the price (which isn't necessarily bad, but if you are trying to be on a strict budget can be a splurge), but overall the beauty of the Villa and the gardens was more than worth the cost.
I also think it is a wonderful place in Milwaukee for those who want to have a small wedding -- we had about 60 people total for ceremony and reception and it was the perfect amount of people for the space. -
User2511305 Sent on 01/19/2016I recently got married at the Villa Terrace and, honestly, it was just perfect! I spent months and months looking for the perfect venue and that search stopped the minute I walked into the VT. Not only is the venue gorgeous — the building itself is beautifully preserved and the courtyard and gardens are unrivaled in the area — but the staff was so helpful and accommodating. The only reason this isn't a 5/5 across the board is that it is on the expensive side and the museum itself doesn't close (meaning random people are milling about while you're setting up and getting ready) even if you rent the venue for the entire day. That being said, I don't regret a penny spent on this venue. -
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Danielle Sent on 08/04/2009Quite expensive, but COMPLETELY worth it. We moved our wedding from Madison to Milwaukee just because of this site. You cannot beat it in Wisconsin! The view from the terrace is amazing, Lake Michigan is in the background. The building itself is also wonderful. They have a beautiful bridal suite inside for the bride to dress in. The gardens below are perfect for photography. The main contact there, Judy, was always very responsive via email. They do have quite a few rules regarding events there, but it is understandable as it is a historical building. Highly recommended. -
User1870143 Sent on 10/17/2014Helped to make our wedding so memorable! -
Melissa J. Sent on 08/07/2020
Zilli Hospitality Group catered our family wedding with efficiency.
Thank you for a very efficiently run catering experience at our daughter’s wedding on Saturday, August 1st. 2020. We felt safe during this crazy Covid time. We appreciated the plexiglass and the servers wearing protective gear. -
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User1844933 Sent on 10/04/2014The Villa Terrace was stunning. All of our guests were in awe and still can't stop talking about it. The venue was exactly what we wanted it to be; so beautiful that we didn't have to dress it up ourselves.
Our only complaint was that the staff was more hands off, and they weren't extremely helpful. They are a museum first and an event venue on the side. The staff was friendly and accommodating - they let us come in early, which was great - they just were not the most helpful coordinating all of the vendors. They were also contradictory about how late we could have music playing outside at night; even changing the time that was in the contract we initially signed, making us stop the music earlier than we had planned. -
User1673472 Sent on 06/22/2014Spectacular views of Lake Michigan with unique architectural details and colors. Your photos will turn out amazing!!! Book a year in advance for the best June dates. Staff were helpful and flexible in allowing our vendors into the venue early for set-up due to the presence of the street closing for a city-wide event. Best for small weddings (max 125 guests for seated ceremony outdoors or 80 guests indoors for seated dinner)
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Haley Sent on 05/22/2012The Villa speaks for itself...in my view it's the most beautiful venue in the Milwaukee area. By far. Every guest commented on it and I felt like a fairytale bride! My only complaint was the day of the wedding my event coordinator wasn't present, so I had to work with less experienced staff members who didn't exactly know all of the details I had worked so hard to plan. Other than this it was great!
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