The DeKoven Center 2000 Wisconsin Ave • Racine • WI 53403


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • Soak in sweeping views of Lake Michigan from this lush, eleven acre campus. Once home to Racine College and dating back to the 1850s, it’s home to beautifully preserved American Gothic buildings, peaceful walking paths, and bountiful mature trees and landscaping.
  • Wed in St. John’s Chapel, the Center’s quaint, European-style church sanctuary, or opt for a colorful garden ceremony during the warmer months. Intimate receptions are right at home in the Assembly Hall, and larger ones are welcomed in the Great Hall; both spaces boast an open, gracious feel with lots of charming vintage details.
  • Two sweet apartments, located in the historic gatehouse, may be rented for overnight stays. With private baths, well-equipped kitchens, and plenty of room to spread out, they can serve as an ideal home base for the wedding weekend, as well as separate dressing suites on the big day.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $2,900–4,750/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Space reserved
  • Rental fees include:

    • Access to the venue from 10am–midnight
    • Customized floor plan
    • Tables, banquet-style chairs, floor-length tablecloths, and napkins in your color of choice
    • House place settings for all guests
    • Event security from 6pm–midnight
    • Bartender(s)
    • Ceiling globe lights and full-length lighted backdrop
    • No service charge
Ceremony Fee
  • $600–11,000/event
  • Ceremony fee varies depending on:
    • Time of day
    • Event duration
  • The ceremony fee includes:

    • Use of St. John's Chapel and the inner courtyard
    • One-hour rehearsal
    • Two getting ready spaces
    • Indoor sound system, piano, and organ
    • Indoor backup space for outdoor ceremonies

    Ceremonies include 3-hour exclusive venue access, use of a sound system, piano, and organ, a 1-hour rehearsal, and two dressing rooms.

    Standard | $600 for 3-hour access (1pm or 4:30pm ceremony)
    Early Bird | $800 for 5-hour access (10am–3pm)
    All Day | $900–11,000 for 8-hour access (10am–6pm

Additional Info
  • Bar minimums apply, and range $1,000–1,500 depending on the venue selected. Hosted bar packages range $8–16/person for the first hour, and $4–8/person for additional hours.

Capacity

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 200 200
Cocktails, etc. Standing 225 225
Reception Seated 225 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100.

Venue Details

Site Uses

  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

Essential Info

Price

$ • $$

Catering

Preferred list
BYO

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily, 10am–midnight.

Venue Type

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Garden
  • Chapel / Church / Temple
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Retreat
  • Non-Profit
  • Private Estate

Venue Views

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  • Forest / Woods
  • Garden
  • Lake
  • Landscaped Grounds

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