We found resources in South Milwaukee to help you find the essentials on your wedding checklist. This city is great for a wedding, conveniently located just nine miles south of Milwaukee and with plenty of recreational areas for you and your wedding guests to enjoy.

Make sure you check out Pat's Oak Manor as a possible wedding venue. You can have your ceremony in its elegant wedding chapel before moving your reception to one of the available banquet halls, which feature dance floors and private bar areas. 

You can take advantage of Pat's Oak Manor's own catering service or have an outside vendor, such as Charlies Catering & Company cater your reception with anything from Mexican and Italian buffets, to deli platters and hot or cold appetizers. 

Olga Thomas is a local wedding photographer who has been featured in magazines such as Martha Stewart Living, Time Magazine, and GQ. Make sure you reserve Olga Thomas early, as she books only a few weddings in order to ensure the best personal service possible. 

South Milwaukee is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, is in close proximity to numerous parks, including Richard Bong State Recreation Area and Pike Lake State Park, and it is home to Grant Park Beach.

Keep in mind that South Milwaukee has very cold winters, with an average low in January of 12.7 degrees Fahrenheit, so plan your outdoor wedding activities and photographs accordingly.

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