Live Music Returns to our Venue's Historic Ballroom
Premier live music venue nestled between Milwaukee and Madison, Chivaree on Park’s reputation for captivating live entertainment showcases draws in not only engaged pairs searching for the perfect wedding spot but also music enthusiasts and a fresh wave of ballroom dance enthusiasts.
One of the premier ballroom dancing destinations nestled between Milwaukee and Madison lies just a short drive west from Oconomowoc in the charming town of Ixonia, Wisconsin. Chivaree on Park stands as an exquisite venue, meticulously restored to sweep couples off their feet on their special day or host a variety of unforgettable events. The elegant ballroom boasts opulent floor-to-ceiling drapes, dazzling chandeliers, a stage fit for the stars, and a gleaming maple floor brought back to life with a satin sheen. Its reputation for captivating annual music showcases draws in not only engaged pairs searching for the perfect wedding spot but also music enthusiasts and a fresh wave of dance enthusiasts.
The lineup for the 2023 and February 2024 Take 16 Live Music Series featured Milwaukee Hot Club and Robin Pluer, The Westerlees, and Professor Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra. Here's a look at the performances on our historic ballroom stage.
Dancers from Madison & Milwaukee discovered the ballroom when Milwaukee Hot Club & Robin Pluer performed for about 115 people.
Milwaukee Hot Club and Robin Pluer, Chivaree on Park, Ixonia, Wisconsin
The Westerlees brought their six-piece western swing band to play for the “Texas-sized” Saturday Night Dance at Chivaree on Park.
The Westerlees, Chivaree on Park, Ixonia, Wisconsin
Celebrating the event hall’s 75th year, Professor Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra took to the iconic stage on the first night of Mardi Gras ’24!
Mardi Gras Dance featuring Professor Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra, Chivaree on Park, Ixonia, Wisconsin
House Events at Chivaree on Park
Discover upcoming live music, Ballroom Dancing & other house events
“Some halls have great acoustics, but aren’t good for dancing … other places are great for dancing, but the music sounds dull at best. Not Chivaree on Park in Ixonia … the music is superb and the dancing is fantastic. The place is #ixquisite!”
A Venue for a Fundraising & Networking Dinner
The Beyond Design Bike Tour (BDBT) is an eagerly anticipated annual fundraising and networking event centered around raising money for local charities. This year, EUA will host the event at their new venue, Chivaree on Park.
EUA Hosts Beyond Design Bike Tour at Chivaree on Park, Venue
EUA Beyond Design Bike Tour
The Beyond Design Bike Tour (BDBT) is an eagerly anticipated annual fundraising and networking event run by by the Eppstein Uhen Tennessen Foundation centered around raising money for local charities. The event started 18 years ago to bring together their partners, clients, and friends for a weekday bike ride through scenic Wisconsin.
Each year, the BDBT raises funds through sponsorship and contributions to benefit the Foundation and local charities in each community EUA has an Office. Since its inception at the opening of the Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. (EUA) Madison office, the BDBT has successfully raised over $1 million, supporting charitable causes in Colorado, Georgia, and Wisconsin.
This year, the annual fundraising dinner and charity auction will be hosted at the beautiful Chivaree on Park venue. Cyclists participating in the tour will pedal through picturesque country roads nestled between the vibrant cities of Madison and Milwaukee to raise funds for local Wisconsin charities.
EUA Bike Tour Fundraiser at Chivaree on Park
The Charity Venue
Constructed in 1949, Chivaree on Park is a newly renovated event venue that has been elegantly redesigned with a stunning blend of industrial-glam decor elements, with nostalgic touches of the building’s historic past. The multi-level event hall provides two full bars and lounge areas, a grand ballroom with an iconic stage, and an elegant dining room. Complete with all-inclusive floral design, planning, food and beverage services. The versatile interior can accommodate up to 720 guests for board meetings, holiday parties, charity auctions, fundraisers and galas.
The venue’s location minutes from interstate 94 (I-94) centered between Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, makes the event hall a convenient destination for corporate events.
Chivaree on Park is honored to be the new venue location for the EUA Beyond Design Bike Tour on August 14, 2024.
For more details about the ride, visit https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/WI/Ixonia/BeyondDesignBikeTour.
Chivaree on Park Hosts a Stunning Pink-Themed Bridal Shower
The Social Lounge at Chivaree on Park was transformed into a dreamy oasis for a beautiful pink-themed bridal shower celebrating the blushing bride-to-be.
At Chivaree on Park, Samantha’s Bridal Shower was a Dreamy Pink Affair!
On a joyful afternoon, Chivaree on Park was filled with laughter and love as we celebrated Samantha’s upcoming nuptials with a stunning pink-themed bridal shower. The elegant Social Lounge provided the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable occasion.
Our creative team worked tirelessly to transform the space into a pink wonderland, adorning it with delicate floral arrangements, exquisite table linens, whimsical balloons, and charming decor. We were committed to bringing Samantha's vision to life, and every detail, from the gift wrap to the cake, reflected her dreamy pink aesthetic.
The bubbly brunch celebration was a delightful affair, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all the guests. As everyone reveled in the joyous occasion, Wee Irish Photography expertly captured every beautiful moment, ensuring that all the pretty pink details were preserved for eternity.
Samantha's bridal shower was a testament to love, friendship, and the art of creating unforgettable memories. We at Chivaree on Park were honored to be part of this special day and wish Samantha nothing but happiness as she embarks on this new chapter of her life!
Celebrating Love in the Heart of Fall
An unforgettable wedding experience, surrounded by the warmth and beauty that only the fall season can bring.
Corrine and Jason's journey of love culminated in a breathtaking October fall wedding reception at Chivaree on Park in Ixonia, Wisconsin. The charm exuded by the picturesque venue perfectly complemented the magical ambiance of their special day, held under the canvas of absolutely gorgeous fall weather.
Prior to their reception, the couple embraced the solemnity of their union at the stunning St. Paul Catholic Church in Waukesha, WI. Their vows echoed amidst a backdrop of love and laughter, setting the tone for a day filled with heartfelt moments and joyous celebrations.
Capturing the essence of the season, photographers Andrea & Cody skillfully curated a visual narrative that intertwined the couple's love with the vibrant hues of fall. The vintage-glam details of Chivaree on Park served as a canvas for their artistic lens, immortalizing the charm and elegance that defined the reception.
Guests were enveloped in an unforgettable experience, surrounded by the warmth and beauty that only the fall season can bring. Each moment, from the ceremony to the reception, resonated with love and joy, weaving together an incredible tapestry of memories that defined Corrine and Jason's fall wedding day from start to finish.
Photographer: Andrea & Cody
Ceremony Venue: St. Paul’s in Waukesh
Reception Venue: Chivaree on Park
Florist: Modern Bloom
Wedding Dress and Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bon Bon Belle Bridal
Tuxes: DuBois Formal Wear
Hair: Sierra Minton Hair
MUA: Maggie Hough
Christmas Wedding: Jason and Jessica
This Christmas wedding was so incredibly magical. From greenery to gold to twinkling lights—our in-house floral and design team delivered festive floral, lighting and décor to create the Winter wedding of their dreams.
At Chivaree on Park, we believe that a winter wedding in Wisconsin is a canvas of endless romantic opportunities. Recently, our nostalgic wedding venue served as the enchanting backdrop for a truly magical Christmas wedding. From the lush greenery and glistening gold to the mesmerizing twinkling lights, our in-house floral and design team transformed the space to fulfill the couple's holiday wedding dreams.
The festive floral arrangements, exquisite lighting, and carefully curated décor came together seamlessly to bring the spirit of Christmas to life within our halls. Every element was meticulously chosen to encapsulate the warmth and elegance of the season, resulting in an atmosphere that was nothing short of enchanting.
We are immensely grateful to @eharbonyphotography for skillfully capturing the timeless romance and allure of this special affair. Their artistry not only documented the classical beauty of the event but also highlighted the love and joy that permeated every moment.
As we look back on this heartwarming celebration, we are filled with gratitude for being entrusted with the creation of such cherished memories. It is our privilege to have been a part of crafting the Christmas wedding of their dreams, and we wish the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and love.
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Halloween Wedding
If You've Got It, Haunt It - A Spooky Wisconsin Wedding
If You've Got It, Haunt It - A Spooky Wisconsin Wedding
The hauntingly beautiful words "If you've got it, haunt it" served as the inspirational foundation for a Brandon and Shari’s unforgettable Hallowedding day. Ash Bilo Photography expertly captured the essence of this unique celebration, showcasing how a Halloween theme can be transformed into something classy and undeniably beautiful.
This "small but mighty {and beautiful} Ghoul Gang" truly brought the spirit of Halloween to life with their killer details and impeccable style. From eerie elegance to spooky sophistication, this wedding proves that embracing the unconventional can result in a truly magical and memorable experience.
VENDORS
We are incredibly grateful to the talented team of individuals who helped bring Brandon and Shari’s Halloween wedding day to fruition!
Photography: Ash Bilo Photography
Venue/Rentals/Coordination/Décor: Chivaree on Park
Chivaree on Park | Santa's Workshop
Chivaree on Park hosts a workshop and breakfast with Santa. The day of family fun included a breakfast buffet, Christmas ornament and cookie decorating, and photos with Santa.
Oh hello, Santa. The following gorgeous gallery of photos comes to us from Paul F. Gero Photography, and features stunning captures from Santa’s Workshop. It was a joy watching the Christmas magic come to life. The family holiday celebration included adorable photos with Santa, a delicious brunch, Christmas caricatures, hot chocolate bar, ornament and cookie decorating, craft and baked goods sale. Enjoy every detail of this incredible Christmas event, hosted by Chivaree on Park!
Special Thank You
A special thank you to the talented Southeastern Wisconsin vendors who helped create this event with us!
Floral Design & Decor: Modern Bloom and Chivaree on Park
Caricature Art: Bill Begos
Crafts: Unlimited Art Studios
Photography: Paul F. Gero
Venue: Chivaree on Park
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Recap: Our Grand Opening
On October 13, 2018 we officially opened our doors for our Grand Open Event! We were honored to celebrate with family, friends, and hundreds of guests from Ixonia and surrounding areas who stopped in to meet us and tour the redesigned hall. Many attendees had hosted weddings and other events at the former Fireman’s hall, built in 1949. The Grand Open Event kicked off at noon. Goodtime Dutchmen hit the stage and polka dancers filled the dance floor in the Grand Ballroom. Valenti’s Catering was set up in the commercial kitchen, passing delicious bites in the lower-level Dining Room. Guests enjoyed their menu selections beneath ornate tentacle chandlers. A dreamy ombré accent wall and fresh floral centerpieces from Modern Bloom added a finishing touch to the room ‘s elegant ambiance. The Main Cocktail Lounge was a huge hit throughout the event for guests to gather and socialize. Complementary appetizers were served. Our professional bartenders created specialty cocktails and refilled guest favorites from behind our upper and lower-level retro steel-wrapped bars. The celebration continued through Midnight with live music by Rhythm Dogs and Crossfire Country Rock Band. Photographer Crystal Hrabosky captured highlights of the event.
Chivaree on Park: Wisconsin Bride Magazine ‘Best of 2018’.
“Chivaree on Park
Where: N8345 Park St., Ixonia
Why it’s hot: Built in the 1940s, Chivaree on Park is a newly renovated wedding and event venue that combines nostalgic elegance with industrial-glam design elements.
What to know: The versatile interior spaces can host everything from intimate dinners to wedding receptions for up to 720 guests. Founder and creative director Kristy Kimball, owner of Modern Bloom in Oconomowoc, kept many of the space’s original design and décor elements, including the original band stage, maple dance floors and velvet stage curtains.”
View the 2018 top 10 Wisconsin newest wedding reception venue favorites here.
Party with a Business Goal
5 Team Building Ideas for your Company Holiday Party
Forbes has named 2018 “The year of Employee Experience.” To get employee experience right this holiday season, many businesses are focusing on breathing new life into their annual company holiday party.
Lackluster conference room potlucks and “Secret Santa” are becoming ghosts of office Christmas Party past. This year more companies are recognizing the value of taking the holiday party away from the usual work environment, and boosting staff morale by celebrating in inspiring spaces.
Southeastern Wisconsin offers numerous options to host corporate events. If you are looking for an inspiring location for your office party, Chivaree on Park is one of hottest new venues to check out. Named ‘Best of 2018’ Newest Venues by Wisconsin Bride Magazine, Chivaree on Park features a stunning design blend of industrial-glam and nostalgic elegance.
Bring the employee experience to your company holiday party by booking a unique venue and party with a business goal! Here are 5 fun team-building ideas for your company holiday party:
1. Christmas Carols and Holiday Jingles Contest
Keep the bar from becoming the main entertainment at your holiday party - foster group participation and harness spontaneity, with a Christmas carols and holiday jingles contest.
Chivaree on Park’s Grand Ballroom features an iconic build-in stage - ideal for speeches, awards, professional Christmas Carolers or a group of your talented employees! A speaker with microphone is available for teams to use with printed music sheets or karaoke machine for holiday team building singing.
2. Break the Ice: Awards recognition with a twist.
Company holiday parties are a great time to acknowledge employee achievements and celebrate company success. Add a little fun, energy and encourage co-workers to get to know one another by creating funny, non-discriminatory, funny work place awards such as, neatest cubical award, most coffee consumed, most pens collected award, social butterfly award, etc.
3. Holiday Desert Stations
From hot chocolate bars, Christmas cookie decorating to old-fashioned eggnog – desert bars at are this year’s hottest event food trend. Opting for these sugary stations at your next Holiday Party or Corporate Event will get employees out of their comfort zone, and encourage communication among departments. Food and desert stations can also be a great way to control guest flow.
At Chivaree on Park, your guests have exclusive access to our entire two-level banquet hall. Combined with full service amenities, such as onsite catering, floral design, event planning and professional bartenders - our venue is the perfect choice to host your company holiday party!
4. Holiday Photo Booth
Build trust and foster growth when teams are selected from alternating departments or satellite offices to set up a group photo using holiday props – lights, tinsel, santa hats, etc. Photo booths can be rented for teams to use DIY festive backdrops and props at company holiday events.
5. Book in January
For many, December schedules are jam-packed with shopping, baking, school concerts, traveling, etc. Booking your company holiday party in the new year could improve attendance, especially for companies that have satellite locations and remote employees.
Start off the new quarter with a bang. Boost morale after the holidays, build excitement about the new year and save money in the process by booking your company holiday party in January!
Many venue’s offer lower rates for January bookings, and have prime dates available. Chivaree on Park generously accommodates up to 720 people for larger corporate events or smaller company gatherings. Our on location amenities include floral design, event planning and catering with an expansive list of great food and beverage options as well as entertainment packages!
Whether your business is located in Watertown, Johnson Creek, Nashotah, Merton, Hartford, Delafield, Hartland, Oconomowoc or anywhere Southern Wisconsin, Chivaree on Park is a premier corporate event venue to host a memorable company holiday party.
Contact our event planner to learn more about booking your next company event at Chivaree on Park.
I'm Huuungry!
Wedding Reception: Sit-Down Dinner vs. a Buffet.
Photography by Michelle Kujawski Photography , Floral design by Modern Bloom
For decades, food options for American weddings have remained relatively unchanged. Traditionally, most dinner entrées have been limited to beef, chicken or fish, offered buffet-style or served platted at wedding receptions.
Today, expectations are higher. Grazing stations, pizza bars, interactive culinary kiosks, and other unconventional options have forever changed wedding food norms. While, traditional, sit-down dinners at wedding receptions have been enhanced with customized decor, such as burlap table runners, beaded chargers, pine cone place card holders, wooden table numbers, and tea length menus.
Wooden Table Number. Photography by Michelle Kujawski Photography , Floral design by Modern Bloom
Golden wedding Tablescape by Modern Bloom. Photo by Artist Group Photography
Photo by Happy Gnome Photography, Floral and decor by Modern Bloom
Whether you are planning a wedding for 300 or 30, there are no rules on how to serve your guests. Ultimately, the layout of the wedding venue you select will be a determining factor when planning your wedding food.
“A small group doesn’t have to mean small assortments,” says Kristy Kimball, owner and creative director of Chivaree on Park and Modern Bloom, “Couples hosting gatherings can opt for food stations, and use the layout of our upper and lower levels to control the flow of the party.”
Wedding table floral by Modern Bloom
Photography by Michelle Kujawski Photography , Floral design by Modern Bloom
At Chivaree on Park couples have the unique advantage of having exclusive use of the entire banquet hall on their wedding day. With full, onsite catering provided by Valenti’s Catering, our historic wedding venue offers two-levels of versatile event space, and numerous options for weddings and events of any size. We strive for each couple to enjoy their day made as unique as they are.
When opting for food stations as an alternative to sit-down meals at wedding receptions, couples are afforded the option to invite even more guests as seating isn’t an issue. Food stations can also help to encourage guest socialization and control the flow of your event.
Reinvented with vintage-glam decor, Chivaree on Park’s ambiance is perfect for cocktail receptions, sit down dinners, serving stations of main fare, and desert bars. Late night grazing options are offered, while guests dance the night away atop the maple dance floor. The staff at Chivaree on Park is here to customize for your wedding day.
Appetizers at Chivaree on Park.
Guests gather in upper-level bar at Chivaree on Park
If you're planning on a formal social event or wedding reception, Chivaree on Park’s spacious Grand Ballroom is perfect for sit-down, platted wedding meals. The built-in stage with plush velvet curtains is ideal for wedding ceremonies and bridal party tables.
Couples hosting more intimate gatherings can make their smaller guest list count with an elaborate sit-down meal, larger floral centerpieces and décor elements. Our on-site floral designers will work with you to create stunning and vibrant floral that complement your wedding theme, exceed your vision, and blend flawlessly with our newly renovated, industrial glam interior.
Wedding Cake Table at Chivaree on Park. Photo by Dean’s Photography
1920s-Themed Anniversary Party at Chivaree on Park
Wedding at Chivaree on Park. Photo by Dean’s Photography
Whether you are planning an event for 50 or 500, Chivaree on Park’s accomplished team of on-site caterers, floral designers, and wedding planning coordinators will help you create an epicurean experience that is unparalleled for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration, baby shower, birthday, fundraiser or charity ball, company Christmas party or wedding reception.
Are you looking for a Southeastern Wisconsin banquet hall or wedding venue for your upcoming event ? Perfect! We’d love to meet you and help you customize your event or wedding!
Watertown Daily Times: Chivaree on Park
Chivaree on Park: Firemen's Hall is now a venue for weddings
Watertown Daily Times
09.06.2018
By Steve Sharp
IXONIA — Historic buildings need special care. In the best scenarios, the stewards are people with personal connections to the structures and that is the case with the former Ixonia Firemen’s Hall, now Chivaree On Park, an all-purpose hall in Ixonia specializing in weddings.
“Chivaree on Park, at N8345 Park St. in Ixonia, is a building rich with vibrant history,” the facility’s website states. “Built in 1949, the venue (formerly the Ixonia Firemen’s Hall), has played host to generations of weddings, New Year’s Eve celebrations, dances, plays and community gatherings.”
As the Daily Times witnessed on a visit Wednesday, Chivaree on Park has been reinvented as a stunningly beautiful, modern event space with industrial glam design. All this was accomplished while preserving nostalgic touches of the building’s past, such as re-purposing the original plush velvet curtains, windows and 68-year old maple dance floor.
The name “Chivaree on Park” was chosen by its founder, Kristy Kimball, to pay homage to venue’s roots of celebration. Frequently held in the late 1940s and early 1950s, chivarees were noisy, mock serenades -- made by banging pans and kettles -- to newly wedded couples. The spirit of that era carries on, as chivarees will remain a tradition at Chivaree on Park weddings.
A Lake Country native, Kimball is the founder, as well as creative director of Chivaree on Park. Over the years, Kimball said, she has used her passion and eye for floral and bridal design to help create one-of-a kind weddings throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
In 2008, Kimball opened Betrothed Boutique and Modern Bloom in downtown Oconomowoc, providing wedding floral, accessories, bridal gowns, along with tuxedo and linen rentals.
Throughout the past decade, Kimball’s floral and bridal designs have been featured in publications including Milwaukee’s Life Style Magazine, Premier Bride of Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin, and at events such as the Milwaukee Art Museum’s annual Art in Bloom, Wonderful World of Weddings and more. In 2017, her floral shop, Modern Bloom, was also honored as nominee for Milwaukee A-List’s best wedding flowers.
In the fall of 2017, Kimball took lease of the former Ixonia Fireman Department Hall. After a complete renovation, the newly named “Chivaree on Park” has debuted with a 2018 summer of events. Kimball proudly displayed the facility this week and discussed her aspirations for this old hall that holds such a special place in her heart. “I took lease of the building last September and we began renovating in January -- first the upper level and now the lower level,” she said. “The building is in the process of being restored and modernized at the same time. For example, the original maple dance floor was refinished to ensure that, for years more, happy dancers can waltz across it.”
The windows are being replaced and returned to their original seven by seven-inch sizes. “It has been an expensive and laborious process bringing the place up to modern standards of elegance and entertainment,” Kimball said. “I believe in order to present Chivaree as a desirable, quality product to the community, money and time need to be spent on her.”
Chivaree is open for tours by appointment. It has already hosted several events including weddings, anniversary parties and Quinceaneras. “When the building became available, I was immediately interested,” Kimball said. “I have a soft spot for buildings with history and character. I actually learned how to polka on that dance floor with my grandma. So not only was it a building with a good community history, it also held many fond memories of Sunday afternoons with my grandma.”
Kimball has been involved in making weddings successful events for more than 25 years. “As early as I can remember, I was helping my grandma, Mildred Buske, deliver wedding cakes -- sometimes to the hall in Ixonia,” Kimball said. “In my younger years, I began as a floral designer doing, you guessed it, lots of weddings. For almost the last 10 years, I also owned and ran Betrothed a ‘special day boutique,’ and Modern Bloom in Oconomowoc. Betrothed was a full-service bridal salon. Modern bloom, which continues to operate, provides floral for different events, especially weddings.
“So weddings are in my blood,” Kimball said. Kimball called Chivaree “more than a place to hold a wedding.”
“We are available to rent for all types of events,” she said, noting the facility is always available for fundraisers, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries and events of that nature. “Currently we are looking into restoring those Sunday afternoon polka dances and we also have interest in other events down the road,” she said. Perhaps a swing dance night could be in the offing, or a Breakfast with Santa for the children in the area. She said she is entertaining the idea of hosting a blues music festival and has many more ideas. “The building was designed to entertain and that’s what it will be used for,” Kimball said. An open house is scheduled Oct. 13 from noon until midnight. There will be free music all daylong, starting with the Good Time Dutchman, with music to dance to in the middle, wrapping up with the band Crossfire. Caterer Shane Valenti will have free appetizer samples, as well as lunch and dinner options for purchase. Door prizes will be offered, including the grand prize of a party package at the hall. Chivaree’s bartenders will be serving an assortment of beverages at the cash bar with specials all daylong. “In addition to all of that fun, we are hoping people who have held special parties at the former hall will bring in photos of themselves from past days of the building for us to borrow so we can enlarge and hang them on the walls of the hall,” Kimball said. “The hall might be under new management and direction, but it is important to recognize its history. I’m really hoping to get some great older photos to grace the walls of Chivaree.”
Kimball called her taking charge of the hall the start of not only a new chapter in her life, but also a new chapter in the life of the Ixonia community. “I’m very excited and proud to be able to bring this to fruition,” she said.
Gilding the Lily
Simplify décor and minimize your budget by choosing a beautiful wedding venue.
Our sister company, florist Modern Bloom
Stunning blooms, dramatic lighting, elegant chair covers, inventive seating chart displays – it’s all in the details when it comes to wedding décor. Styling your soiree with the right blend of floral, décor and design elements can bring your wedding day vision to life!
But the truth is, wedding décor planning requires hard work. It is easy to become overwhelmed in a sea of Pinterest boards, and the cost of all those small details can quickly add up. So how can you nail down the details without consuming your décor budget?
Photo by Happy Gnome Photography, Floral design by Modern Bloom
First things first, pick your venue. The venue you select will play a significant role in your wedding décor and design budget. Empty or drab venues, for example, offer a blank slate for you to incorporate your décor theme. However, transforming these boring spaces into a beautiful reception - covering eyesores, adding lighting, furniture to fill void, can become time consuming and expensive.
Resist ‘gilding the lily’ & simplify decor in an already well-designed space. Choosing a beautiful venue for your reception sets the tone for your entire event. You can minimize your décor budget by simplifying. Add a few, key personalized details - table linens to match your color scheme, DIY chalkboard or a framed seating chart display.
How much should you spend on flowers? Wedding floral arrangements and décor are stunning and impactful. In an inherently, beautiful reception hall, floral designs can be simplified by using smaller and simpler table centerpieces, alternating tall and short flower arrangements, or opting on one unforgettable statement piece with candlelight accents.
Chivaree on Park has the unique advantage of having Modern Bloom onsite florists, The floral and design experts of Modern Bloom work with couples and their budgets, to create stunning wedding floral designs that complement their wedding theme, and blend flawlessly with our newly renovated, industrial glam reception venue.
Photo by Kaley Rae Photography, Floral Design by Modern Bloom
A beautiful venue sets the visual experience for your photographer. Dean Krapf of Dean’s Photography in Watertown, Wisconsin incorporated many of Chivaree on Park’s vintage and modern design elements into his recent wedding shoot. Krapf made use of the renovated historic building's dramatic string lighting, vaulted ceilings, antique furniture, and ornate vintage props to capture impressive imagery.
When it comes to planning a unique and beautiful wedding, it’s all in the details. An impressive event venue is an easy draw for couples looking to find the right balance of décor and resist ‘gilding the lily’. Schedule a tour at Chivaree on Park if you are looking for a beautiful wedding venue in Southeastern Wisconsin. We would love to help you bring your ideas and design inspirations to life at our beautifully renovated, historic wedding venue!
Live with TMJ4: Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee TMJ4 News
03.25.2017
Local news station TMJ4 Interviews Kristy - Creative Director and Founder of Chivaree on Park and Modern Bloom, at Art in Bloom, Milwaukee Art Museum.
Premier Bride: Real Weddings Showcase
Premier Bride Magazine’s REAL WEDDINGS: Anne and Rich.
JANUARY 15, 2015
Formal wear, Bridal and wedding floral was provided by Modern Bloom, Chivaree on Park’s sister company.
Photography by Ryan Ebert, Ebert Studios, Fort Atkinson
Get ready to be ‘All Shook Up’ as award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Logan Ramey takes the stage to perform a show like no other.