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    Ashlee Y. Sent on 10/28/2023
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    LOVED this venue!

    Had my wedding here in August 2023. Pfister event manager, Emily, helped me every step of the way! The staff went above and beyond and made us feel like family. Not only did our big day feel like a fairytale..it looked like one too. The atmosphere of the Pfister is absolutely gorgeous!! Food was delicious, service was great, & the rooms were perfect. 100% reccomend this venue!
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    Giuliana S. Sent on 09/27/2023
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    The Pfister Hotel for wedding reception

    Working with The Pfister Hotel and having our wedding reception there was an absolute dream! I do not think words can adequately describe how amazing planning our wedding was, and then how unbelievable the actual wedding turned out. Amanda was our Event Manager and she was the best person to work with. She was responsive and on top of everything during every second of the planning process and actual reception. I felt like we were in the best hands and our wedding was everything I had dreamed it would be. The food was exactly how it tasted during the tasting a few months before, which was great. The cocktail hour was spacious and so nice. Our reception was in the Grand Ballroom and it was gorgeous. The dance floor was a great size, the room held all of our tables, two bars, and a stage of the band. The service staff for the night was so kind- they even brought me a brand new plate because mine was cold when I sat down to eat after saying hi to people. Amanda made sure everything was perfect. She worked with all the vendors the day of to make sure everyone was able to access the ballroom and set up properly. I could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else. The whole weekend we were at The Pfister we felt so valued and it added to our excitement. Double bonus- they are a dog-friendly hotel so our dog was able to enjoy the weekend with us and the whole staff was so happy to have him there! It was truly the best experience!
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    Natasha R. Sent on 03/22/2023
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    Beautiful in everyway

    Amazing to work with! Our wedding day went perfect from start to finish
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    David W. Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Elegant Wedding Venue

    Overall there were some issues with the venue but the Pfister Hotel was very professional in addressing these when they were presented to management. The assigned wedding coordinator for the Pfister failed to show up for our final walk-through and planning meeting the weekend prior to the wedding, in addition to multiple other issues, which prompted management to bring in a more seasoned person to coordinate the final details. This person was extremely professional and made sure that every detail was handled. Mickey is a true professional who is very passionate about this role and made it a magical day!

    Outside of these issues everything else was handled very well:
    -The initial food-tasting event was a great event in itself, multiple members of management were on staff in one of the ballrooms to answer any questions and allow you and multiple other guests of your choosing to sample the full menu of options (which is very large).
    -Food quality is top notch and the multi-course package added a touch of elegance that our guests will not forget.
    -Bar service was very generous with drinks for our guests and more than willing to accommodate requests.
    -The venue itself is spectacular and the Pfister was able to accommodate keeping Christmas decor in the lobby through our wedding weekend of January 21st which really elevated the experience.
    -The staff was all very professional and did an excellent job assisting our guests and making sure that were treated very well on our big day.

    Overall I would highly recommend this venue if it fits your vision of a wedding. Management is very professional and the venue is very elegant. The majority of our guests have not visited Milwaukee previously and staying at this hotel is a memory that is still discussed at every family get-together.
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    Julie Sent on 03/11/2023
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    Great wedding!!

    Amazing venue!!! Best cocktail hour ever!!!
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    Jennifer G. Sent on 08/12/2022
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    Perfect fairytale wedding reception venue!!

    Where to begin... I cannot say enough good things about Mickey Skrede & his team at The Pfister Hotel. My husband, family, and I knew very early on during our engagement that we were looking for a reception venue that was traditional, romantic, and that could make things seem like a fairytale. The Pfister was all of that and more. From the initial tour in Jan 2021 to the last minute emails the week of the wedding (July 2022), we were so happy with our decision. Mickey Skrede is hands-down the most professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy event planner you could imagine. Every single detail from appetizers to wine selection to room layout to late night snack options and beyond was exactly what we wanted. Every single guest and family member was wowed and thoroughly impressed with not only the overall look of The Pfister Hotel but also the professional service and friendly personality of all the hotel staff. We had many guests stay the night at The Pfister, and they definitely had a 5 star experience. The Pfister Hotel is well worth every single penny, and our fairytale wedding day couldn't have been complete without it.
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    Heidi P. Sent on 12/22/2021
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    Great Venue

    We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at the Pfister Hotel - and it was amazing. The Ceremony and Reception were in the Imperial Ballroom, which was absolutely gorgeous. Mickey was our venue contact, and he was so great to work with. Mickey helped ensure the room was laid out as we requested, was so helpful with our tasting trial, our catering and bar selections. I would absolutely recommend a wedding at the Pfister!

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    Heidi - thank you SO much for the kind words! We are so honored you chose us for this special occasion and we are thrilled to hear you and your fiancé had a great experience planning your wedding with us! Mickey is one of the best in the city, we are so lucky he is a part of our family. Wishing you the very best!
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    Marian Sent on 08/23/2019
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    Amazing day!

    We had our wedding at the Pfister Hotel. It was amazing and so beautiful! Jessica, Amanda and the rest of the staff were AMAZING! They worked with our schedule and were so patient with us about making decisions and making sure everything went according to plan. It turned out better than we ever expected! Thank you guys best day ever!
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    Kristy Sent on 01/30/2018
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    The Pfister Hotel is truly the perfect wedding venue - from start to finish they make the whole process so easy and enjoyable. The hotel is so beautiful and elegant, a true Milwaukee landmark. We had our wedding in the Imperial Ballroom, and it was spectacular. And because we had our wedding in December we got to enjoy their fabulous Christmas decorations as well. They assign you an event manager who also serves as a day of coordinator - we had Mickey S, and he was outstanding. From day one he was so helpful and organized, always willing to answer questions and offer advice. The Pfister catering is phenomenal, they have so many options. We did both our ceremony and our reception at the Pfister, and we also stayed at the hotel and got ready at the Wells Spa salon. Having everything in one place was wonderful, especially considering how unpredictable Wisconsin winters can be. It was also the perfect place for a winter wedding because there are so many gorgeous places inside the hotel for pictures, you won’t mind at all if you can’t be outside! We could not have asked for a better venue, I would highly recommend the Pfister to anyone.
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    Katelyn Sent on 02/21/2017
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    Could not have asked for a better wedding reception venue! There is no other hotel like The Pfister! It's a beautiful and timeless venue. The staff is so friendly, helpful, and accommodating. They also do all the catering for wedding weekends; including cocktail hour, dinner, late night reception food, and day after breakfast. The food was delicious, the ballrooms are beautiful, and the staff is very professional. We absolutely loved it, and would recommend it to all couples getting married!
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    Charley Sent on 12/19/2014
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    Kim & Jody are great to work with! Quick to respond to any question you have, big or small. The venue is drop-dead gorgeous, with old world charm (exactly what we wanted for our reception space). If you are looking for something that requires minimal decorations, this is the place. The Imperial Ballroom speaks for itself, and lends itself to simple centerpieces in my opinion. I can't even begin to talk about how amazing the food was. If you can serve out 40 pieces of juicy chicken, you really must be the best at what you do. Thank you so much to Jody for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
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    Malinda Sent on 10/22/2015
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    The Pfister Hotel is a dream of a place to get married. When I first walked in to visit, I started getting teary-eyed because I knew that's where I wanted to get married. The hotel has a grand historical feel and great service. It was a perfect place for my formal, black-tie wedding. The wedding coordinator was great and always available to answer questions. The Pfister also has a great value. We had a Sunday wedding and received 10% off and a late night snack. I also thought the price of the wedding packages was very reasonable for the amount of food, drinks and services you receive. You do not need to worry about finding separate vendors for food and drinks or set up. It was great for my husband and me because we were planning a wedding from New York. We had our ceremony and reception at the Pfister and we are so glad we did.
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    Beautiful venue and very easy to work with!
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    Allison Sent on 09/16/2013
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    What's not to like about the Pfister? I was hesitant about doing a hotel wedding, but have zero regrets about using the Pfister for our reception. First of all, it had the historic effect we wanted for our venues. Moreover, the food was phenomenal (serve the mashed potato bar!) and the staff was like having your own secret service. They were amazing, and took care of everything. Our coordinator was Sarah Geitner and she is fantastic. Very easy to work with and honest with other recommendations if you're an indecisive bride, too!
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    Margaret Sent on 08/25/2012
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    I cannot say enough about our experience with the Pfister. Our event coordination, service, food and accommodations were impeccable.

    Our guests stayed at the hotel and only had great things to say about their experience as well.

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    Jill Sent on 01/21/2012
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    All I can say is wow. The food and service was excellent. I would recommend waiting if you can until 6 or less months out from date of wedding to book. You will receive excellent deal for the quality. if you are looking to not having to decorate much Pfister Hotel does a wonderful job for Christmas.
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    Karin Sent on 08/05/2014
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    Great venue - Kim Casey & Nicole were helpful in providing appropriate suggestions - from the ceremony venue to the use of Blu for Sunday Brunch. Their suggestions ensured we would not be disappointed by other service providers. Nicole ensured that everything went smoothly during the reception from set-up to dinner toasts to the meal service. Thanks for impressing our guests.
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    Holly Sent on 06/25/2014
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    Sarah was absolutely amazing to work with. The whole staff was very easy to work with and made our dreams come true. We did a Friday night wedding and received 10% off our wedding package. For what you all get in the packages, they are a good deal compared to what you pay individually at the other places. The imperial ballroom was something out of a fairytale. Minus a few minor mixups, our whole event was flawless and was the happiest day of my life. The salmon and filet were excellent as well. I'm sure we will be going back for a stay every year on our 1 year anniversary. ;) A+
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    Erica L. Sent on 10/22/2023
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    The Perfect Timeless Venue

    A phenomenal venue for a wedding!! We truly could not have asked for a more perfect wedding at The Pfister. We rented the Imperial Ballroom for a 140-person wedding and held both the ceremony and cocktail/dinner reception there. The ballroom is absolutely stunning and perfect for a timeless, elegant event. The Pfister has everything you need to make your day perfect, and if they don’t have it, they will make sure to get it for you. The team at The Pfister handled everything from set-up to room flip to take-down. The staff were so great and made sure our guests were taken care of. We worked with Mickey throughout the planning process and he answered all of our questions, which there were many. Mickey was also present day-of to make sure things went according to schedule, including coordination of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and a multi-course meal. The food was extremely important to us and is unlike any other “wedding food” - it is elevated and there are so many options to choose from, along with a beautifully put together wedding tasting to help you choose. Many guests told us it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding! The amenities at The Pfister are also amazing! All our guests were able to book rooms in our reserved block and enjoy everything The Pfister has to offer, including the top-floor martini bar, lobby bar, restaurant, etc. Best decision we ever made having our wedding at The Pfister!
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/10/2021
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    Excellent All Around Service for a Wedding

    The entire Pfister team was amazing. From start to finish we were satisfied with our service. Bailey made booking the event really easy and our coordinator Matt was super helpful and went out of his way to make the event be fantastic. He himself went out and bought specific items to make special drinks for the big day. We had to push our wedding back due to COVID and the Pfister team made everything go smoothly. The wedding food was all amazing and you could not go wrong with any item you choose for the wedding and it is all made fresh the afternoon of the wedding. We also had some people who had dietary restrictions and the Pfister team handled it like pros. 10/10 would book my wedding there again.

    The Pfister Hotel's reply:

    Rebecca - thank you for taking the time to share these comments! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with our team. Congratulations on your marriage and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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    Everything went according to plan. We used the WELL Spa for the bridal party and it was amazing. It was a beautiful reception at an awesome venue.
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    My daughter's reception took place in the Imperial ballroom at the Pfister Hotel. It was absolutely beautiful! We love the European look of the room. Sarah Geitner, our catering manager, was a delight to work with and took care of every detail. The food was amazing!
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    Karin Sent on 10/14/2013
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    It is an absolutely beautiful venue. Everything will be perfect if you have a wedding there.
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    Allison Sent on 04/29/2017
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    You can't beat the Pfister for elegance and service. You will definitely wow your guests here. It is a bit more expensive, but the all inclusive package makes things easy. We had some trouble with staff turnover during the lead up to the wedding, but they worked hard to make the transitions smooth. The day of was beautiful and I didn't have to worry about a thing. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable!
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    The Pfister did a terrific job of accommodating my wedding party. The only hiccup was at Blu where the table we had reserved was taken up by someone else and it took management nearly an hour to remedy the situation. Other than that, the staff of the Pfister did everything possible to provide us with an incredible experience.
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