The George and Madcap Lounge

Both The George and Madcap Lounge are beautiful in their own way and make for great wedding photos! Our guests also loved the spaces and all the art as well. The entire George team was professional and helpful from the start of planning to the day of. They were always on top of things and made my family, husband, and I feel so welcomed and comfortable. There was no pressure from their team on deciding what package to go with or how things should be done. They also gave us ample time to make decisions. No matter the time, they were always available for questions and meetings. I would highly recommend The George and Madcap Lounge to anyone looking for an upscale wedding venue! We had the best experience!

Coast and we currently live in Colorado, so many of our guests travelled from afar to attend which posed some challenges. The George was a great solution for us! The ability to have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception under one roof simplified logistics for us and our guests. More importantly than the convenience, the venue is SPECTACULAR - what a gem! The George decor is classy, elegant and a bit (but not too much) eclectic. The George is impeccably decorated with works from local artists and restored to at least as nice as any former glory it had. The George space easily and comfortably held our ceremony, dinner and reception (~120 people), and the beautiful west-facing picture window lets in abundant light making the ceremony very photogenic. Our cocktail hour was held in the Madcap Lounge and absolutely WOWED our guests. The multiple rooms, each immaculately and comfortably furnished, were very impressive and each room is cooler than the last. It fostered our guests circulating as they wanted to explore the space. There's some Milwaukee history as well which just adds to the unique and authentic feel of the space. There's a VERY nice celebration / preparation suite that the bride and her Mom and "girls" got to do hair / makeup and pregame - all catered to ensure they had enough energy for the long day. The "room flip" (changing from ceremony to dinner / reception) was very prompt and frankly jaw dropping. The reception space was every bit as beautiful as the earlier ceremony space, and was easily ready in time to call the guests up to dinner from the Madcap Lounge. Crystal (Manager of The George/Madcap Lounge) has an absolute wealth of information about the building, it's history and ways to best utilize all the resources the venue has to offer. We found her approach as quite "can do" and accommodating as we had some special needs guests. Finally, we used Saz's Catering for the food and beverage piece. Michelle and her team were awesome. They really took care of us and the food and drinks were great - our guests were VERY impressed (and well fed...). If you're looking for a cool, unique and beautiful venue that allows you to have ceremony, cocktail party, dinner and reception under one roof, then you can't go wrong with The George and Madcap Lounge. It has all we could have hoped for and more, and our experience with the staff was absolutely top notch.

and it was absolutely perfect. Every single guest was blown away by the venue’s beauty and the kindness of the staff. The team genuinely went above and beyond, making our friends and family feel incredibly welcomed – we saw staff laughing with our guests, helping everyone feel at ease, and treating everyone like family. My wife is vegan, and we had several guests with other dietary restrictions. The venue didn’t just accommodate these needs – they ensured everyone had thoughtful, high-quality options. My wife felt truly included in the meal, and the vegan and other special menu items were delicious. Even now, guests are still raving about the cheesy grits we had at dinner! Working with their team was a dream. The staff coordinated seamlessly with our wedding planner, so my partner and I had absolutely no stress on the day of the wedding. The space itself is breathtaking, from the grand event areas to the bathrooms, where even the smallest details in interior decoration showed such intentionality. We exchanged vows overlooking the stunning picture wall filled with local Milwaukee art, which added such a special touch and a real connection to the community. One of the most important things for us was having an inclusive environment, and The George and Madcap Lounge were incredibly respectful and affirming of our queer wedding. We felt safe, respected, and supported throughout every part of the process. We can’t recommend The George and Madcap Lounge enough – it’s truly a gem for anyone looking for a beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive venue for any event!

caterer are second to none. We worked with Crystal and she was extremely detail oriented, flexible, responsive and incredible to work with from start to finish. Not to mention, our contact at Saz's catering, Michelle, was a dream come true. She was like a built in planner and answered my MANY questions and made the planning process absolutely seamless and stress free. My guests were BLOW AWAY by The George and are still talking about the venue months later. I promise you will wow your guests and have the most special day here. It's truly an experience like no other.