Wedding / bridal showers have been around in some form or another since at least the mid 1800’s, and as the years have gone by they’ve become one of the most consistent and fun wedding traditions leading up to your wedding day. To put it simply, a wedding shower is a gift giving ceremony where family members of the bride and groom get together to give gifts to the soon-to-be newlyweds. These gatherings are a TON of fun, but they have their own amount of stress and planning that comes with them ! One especially stressful part of the planning process is deciding on where to have your wedding shower, which is what we’re here to look at today. So let’s dive into 6 of my favorite locations in Kenosha for a wedding shower, and what to look for when deciding on your shower location !
What to Look for When Choosing the Location for Your Wedding Shower in Kenosha
The Size of the Space
There are a few key things to consider and take into account when deciding on where to have your wedding shower in Kenosha. One such, and probably the most important, aspect is the size of the space itself ! As you get into the early stages of planning your wedding shower, think about your guest list and how many people you plan to invite. This guest list will help to determine the size of the space you’ll need in order to host your shower as some locations have strict requirements in terms of minimum and maximum guest counts.
The Experience
Next on the list is the experience that you want to have, and the one you want your guests to have. Do you envision your shower being more on the casual end with just a few appetizers at a café, or do you want a more formal gathering with a full meal at a sit down restaurant? Do you want an afternoon filled with light conversation, or a more intimate and engaged celebration with you at the center? There’s no wrong answer here, but this is a good way to narrow down what you’re looking for in your Kenosha wedding shower location.
The Atmosphere
What do you envision the atmosphere of your event looking and feeling like? Do you want a venue that has its own unique and distinct style, one that is already decorated and good to go? Maybe you’re more the DIY type and want a space that can act as a blank slate for you to truly make the experience feel like a celebration for you. Are you envisioning having a private room for your gathering, or is a table in a public space a better fit for what you want? The atmosphere of your space greatly contributes to how your wedding shower looks and feels, and luckily there are a wide array of locations in Kenosha that each have their own unique style to them !
How Long You Want Your Shower to Be
Last but not least is another factor on the more logistical side of things, and that is how long you want your wedding shower itself to be. Typically wedding showers last around 3 hours, though this does vary depending on location, size, and how your family generally operates ! For some couples they may want to limit the time around their family (it’s ok, everyone has an aunt that they can only be around in moderation !) For others, they may want a space where they and their family can hang out as they please with no real end time set. Whatever route you go, be sure that the space you plan to have your wedding shower in can accommodate your timeframe.
6 of My Favorite Locations in Kenosha for a Wedding Shower
Alright, so now that we know what to look for in a wedding shower location it’s time to look at some of my favorites throughout Kenosha, Wisconsin ! We’ll take a look at 6 of my favorites, but know that this isn’t an end all be all list. There are TONS of spots throughout Kenosha that can host wedding showers, so if you don’t find an option on this list that jumps out to you don’t worry. This is more to help you see what’s out there and apply the criteria we’ve looked at to real world examples. Let’s get into it, starting off first with The Buzz Café !
Found on 6th Street in the heart of downtown Kenosha, The Buzz Café is a cute and trendy café that can be a wonderful location for your wedding shower. In order to have your wedding shower here you’ll need to rent out the entire space for your gathering. This is honestly for the best though as it allows you and your family to enjoy the space to the fullest including their delicious coffee, the phenomenal kitchen, and their impressive selection of beer and wine options. The trendy space features brick walls and antique tin ceiling tiles to give it a historic and inviting feel, perfect for your wedding shower festivities !
Found a couple blocks west of Buzz is The Stella Hotel. This impressive and gorgeous hotel is on 8th Street in downtown Kenosha and offers an array of options in terms of spaces to host your wedding shower. The hotel allows you to book single room rentals for your celebration. These rooms range from casual and formal dining spaces, to full on ballrooms. The hotel is also home to fantastic food options like their in house restaurant and café which can each cater food for your event. Finally the venue is also a great option as a wedding venue in downtown Kenosha if you’re looking to keep your celebrations ALL under one roof !
3. Élan Events
Élan Events is the next stop in our travels around Kenosha, and this event venue offers the perfect blank slate rental space for your wedding shower ! Found on 58th Street, practically across the road from The Stella Hotel, is where you’ll find this event venue. The best part about Élan Events is that as an event venue their specialty is, well, hosting and putting on events ! This means that when you book your wedding shower here you can count on their helpful and professional staff to help you organize every detail of your day. This comes very much in handy if you have a vision for your shower but need just that extra bit of help to execute it.
Also on 58th Street, just a block East of Élan Events is the incredible PUBLIC Brewing Co. Public Brewing is a fantastically stylish brewery in downtown Kenosha that can also be a phenomenal choice as a wedding shower location. Typically for smaller events like a wedding shower the brewery will let you rent their lower level speakeasy lounge, which is only used for events. The exposed brick walls and wooden barrels give the space a grounded and rustic feel that makes the space feel casual enough for a more low-key gathering. They also have an in house kitchen that can provide apps, burgers, and other items for your event in addition to their fantastic brews.
Finally you can rent out the entire brewery if you would like granted that you have over 200 guests present, which while your wedding shower may not reach this amount it is worth noting if you’re interested in having your wedding day here !
Our third location on 58th street, and actually the next-door neighbor of Élan Events, is none other than Eastview Coffee. This intimate, bright, and bubbly coffee shop is similar to Buzz Café in the sense that you have to rent out the entire space in order to host your wedding shower here. This small and charming coffee shop has some of THE best coffee in town for you and your fam to sip on during your wedding shower, and they also have an assortment of baked goods to enjoy as well. The atmosphere of this coffee shop is so fun and lighthearted which is why I find it to be such a wonderful location to host your wedding shower in Kenosha !
Our 6th and final stop is Church + Market on 56th Street in downtown Kenosha, just about 2 blocks north of Eastview Coffee. This restaurant has an impressive atmosphere to it thanks to the impeccable décor that really is in a league of its own. If you plan on having your wedding shower here you won’t need to worry one bit about decorations as it is just THAT beautiful here ! The restaurant also offers an array of locations for you to choose from to reserve to best fit your vision. Whether it be the bright and lively East Room, the gorgeous outdoor Rooftop Deck, or the eclectic Lounge, each and every space is as beautiful as the last and perfect for hosting your celebration. As a note, you can also choose to rent out the entire restaurant for a one of a kind experience on your wedding day.
Those are 6 of my favorite locations to host a wedding shower throughout downtown Kenosha! Each of these locations offers something unique for your day, and like I mentioned earlier there are even more wonderful locations throughout Kenosha that I didn’t get the chance to cover here ! If you’d like me to document your wedding shower, and want to hear about some of my other favorite locations, head to my contact page to send over an inquiry so we can start the planning process together !
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