FAQs

Hello! We are so glad you’re interested in The Rivulet!

The process for viewing and booking is as follows:

1. Inquire through our online form to receive pricing and date availability

2. Book a tour to view the space (receive a customized estimate following the tour)

3. Reserve a date and sign the contract/deposit.

Once you’ve signed, we are available for any questions as you move forward on your planning journey via events@rivuletmke.com. About 100 days out from your wedding, you’ll be assigned your venue manager (or as we like to call them, our Hundred-day Heroes). They will meet with you and get to know what’s important to you. They’ll also help create a finalized game plan/timeline for the day of and a floor plan to share with your caterer. They will also be there on the day of your wedding to ensure everything runs smoothly. They rock, trust us!

We recommend purchasing parking vouchers from The Historic Third Ward Parking Garage on 225 E. Chicago St. for your guests. We suggest about 1 voucher every 5 guests that have RSVP'd.

Contact: ggrismer@mkebid2.org for more information

You can inquire about a ceremony rehearsal with your venue manager and they’ll be able to schedule that with you based on the event calendar and availability of the venue and staff.

While we most often host ceremonies followed by receptions on site, we also offer rentals of the venue for ceremonies exclusively. If you plan to host the reception elsewhere, we’re happy to work with you on organizing timing and communication.

It’s so cool right? The patio is just one of the many stellar perks of booking The Rivulet. It is included!

If you are looking to have bar service on the patio, this is available for an additional fee.

Yes! We love to host cocktails out on our patio! This includes a beautiful set up of cocktail tables and our awesome Milwaukee Airwaves team will play your favorite tunes! Contact your venue manager for pricing and more details.

We are proud to be an exclusive partner with the multi-award winning, Milwaukee Airwaves, most recently they were named best DJ company in Wisconsin via Wisconsin Bride 2022 & 2023! Milwaukee Airwaves offers a plethora of additional rentals to choose from:

Photo booths, marquee letters, uplighting, production and more!

Bands are welcome too! Just let us know so we can be the best partner to them and their audio needs.

Thanks for asking! We are happy to work with you to whip up your dream timeline,* however, if you’re looking for a place to start, here is a flow we have found works really well. We just hope this is a helpful stepping stone.

1:00pm - First look/photos

2:00pm - Wedding party photos

4:00pm - Guest arrival

4:30pm - Ceremony

5:00pm - Cocktail hour begins/passed apps

6:00pm - Call for dinner

6:15pm - Grand march and/or cake cutting

6:30/45pm - Welcome toast and/or prayer into dinner service beginning

7:30pm - Speeches begin after last table of guests is served their food

7:45pm - Dessert announced & dance floor is prepared

8:00/15pm - First dances

8:15/30pm - Dance floor opens

9:30pm - Late night snack arrives

11:55pm - Last song

*The rental of the space is a standard 1pm-12am window.

Yes! We have a beautiful suite that features mirrors, tables, seating and more!

The Rivulet will provide:

- Wood chairs

A variety of table sizes to accommodate your guests:

- 48", 60" and 72” round tables (linen needed)

- 8ft buffet tables (linen needed)

- Cocktail tables

Please inquire if you’d like to rent additional furniture.

Let’s make this space yours! Decor brings in those special touches, and we love it! Here are a few notes to keep in mind while planning...

Candles: Real (flamed) candles are permitted within glass enclosures on top of tables.

Flowers: Flowers and other decor is allowed but no silk dyed flowers, please! Artificial flowers are accepted for decoration / bouquets.

Setup / Take-down: Access to the venue typically begins at 1pm, however if different timing is needed we're happen to work with you! Just partner with your Venue Manager to arrange alternate timing.

All decor, gifts and any items brought in that day must be removed that evening by 12:30am.

Decor Guidelines: No adhesives, command strips and tape, nails, or glitter/confetti. Artificial flowers with dyes are not permitted as they can stain the floors if there is moister. Artificial flowers are fully acceptable for bouquets and table-top decor.

Need help with all of this? We know just the people! Give our friends a should over at The Journey - Event Planning for the dream team to make your day smooth sailing.