Dresden CastleCudahy, Wisconsin

A church that learned to dance

Silent for 20 years.Now it hostsyour loudest day.

A restored neo-gothic church in Cudahy, near Milwaukee.
Stained glass overhead. Up to 350 of your people below.

Schedule a tourText us · 414-307-4874

For the vows.
And everything after.

See the room turn

Cudahy, Wisconsin
Near Lake MichiganPhotographs from Dresden Castle

Turn the room

Same room.
Same day.

The aisle makes way for the dance floor. Hold your ceremony and reception under the same stained glass, with two indoor event spaces and an outdoor ceremony option.

The nave
Seating study
Ceremony seating for 150 guestsAn illustrative top-down seating study with chairs on both sides of a center aisle. Use the room controls to see reception seating. Stage DJ connection The aisle Dance floor Caterers’kitchenCaterers’kitchen Entrance
Chairs facing the stageIllustrative, not to scale
Guests standing along the ceremony aisle beneath Dresden Castle's vaulted ceilingDresden Castle from the balcony, with round reception tables and a blue-lit dance floor
The ceremony aisleThe actual room
150
50 guests350 guests

The sweet spot

100 to 250 guests is Dresden Castle’s sweet spot: full, lively, personal.

Try both arrangements. This is a seating illustration; Alex and Jason can talk through the layout for your event on a tour.

Your ceremony, dinner, and dancing can all happen here. Your guest list helps set the room.

Explore the spaces
The making of Dresden Castle

Before the first dance,
there was a lot of dust.

Alex and Jason saw a future in a church that had stood vacant for nearly two decades. Then they got to work.

Renovation work at Dresden Castle, cutting into the old floor
The floor, before the dance floor.
2019

A church worth
rolling up sleeves for.

They’d renovated duplexes before. This time, the project came with soaring ceilings and stained glass.

Jason brought his construction management background. Together, they did most of the renovation themselves, repairing the building while keeping its neo-gothic character.

Today, those same walls hold wedding vows, family celebrations, and evenings that end on the dance floor.

Read their story
A dust-covered renovation selfie inside Dresden Castle
A little evidence of doing it themselves.
Painting of a castle in the city of Dresden, Germany
Painting of Castle in City of Dresden, Germany.

A name from Saxony.

The city of Dresden lent its name. The church’s castle-like architecture made it fit, in a city shaped by Polish, German, and Slavic influences.

Alex and Jason cooking at the grill

Meet Alex & Jason.

Jason loves trains and cooking. Alex flies airplanes and kayaks. At home, a golden retriever and a border collie keep them company.

Included in the rental

The order
of the day.

The building brings the high ceilings and stained glass. Your rental takes care of the essentials below.

  • The gatheringTables & chairsFor up to 350 seated guests
  • The musicHouse sound systemWith a connection for your DJ
  • The connectionWiFi
  • The feastTwo caterers’ kitchensKitchen use requires a licensed food preparer
  • Before the vowsTwo private dressing rooms
  • Behind the scenesA building manager on siteDuring your event

Bring your own caterer and vendors, or start with their list of professionals who know the venue. Beverage packages are available; ask about the options for your event.

Three ways to book

Make it your day.

Choose the time and space your gathering needs. Package pricing is in the brochure.

Ceremony Only

The vows, the bridal room, and a champagne toast.

10 AM to 4 PM

All-Inclusive Wedding

Your ceremony and reception, with dinner and dancing.

The whole celebration, in one place

Room Rental

Weekday, weekend, and extended-weekend options.

For the occasion you have in mind

The brochure has the package details. A tour lets you see where your day could happen.

View the pricing brochure

A room before the room.

Two private dressing rooms are included. Settle in before the guests arrive.

Dresden Castle bridal suite lounge with seating and a patterned rugMirrors and getting-ready stations in the dressing roomA sofa and armchair in the main dressing room
The main dressing room & bridal suiteSee the spaces ↗
More than weddings

The Castle,
beyond the vows.

A family milestone, a company gathering, or an afternoon remembering someone you love.

A Sweet 16 celebration table at Dresden Castle, with gold lettering and flowers
A Sweet 16 table, dressed for its moment.

And then the room gets loud.

A few evenings from the Castle.
A couple's sparkler send-off on the church steps
The send-off
Mr. Roboto in an LED suit with guests on the dance floor
Mr. Roboto joins the party
The Cheers greenery backdrop at Dresden Castle
A place for a toast
Alex and Jason posing at a Frozen themed event backdrop
Alex & Jason
Dresden Castle staff beside a prepared event table
Ready for guests

A few house notes

Keep the building.
Make the memories.

A little care keeps these old walls ready for the next celebration. Here are the details to plan around.

Read the full house rules

For your gathering

8 · 12Events: 8 AM to midnightOutdoors: 8 AM to 9 PM
$500Security / damage depositWith a signed contract to reserve the date
Flame
lessFlameless candles only
CareNo confetti.
Nothing affixed to surfaces.
Cudahy, Wisconsin

Near the lake.
Ready for your people.

Near Milwaukee, with Lake Michigan photo spots a short distance away. A short drive from Chicago brings your guests to a church with hydrangeas out front and a celebration inside.

The brick neo-gothic Dresden Castle church with white hydrangeas outside
3775 E Underwood Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110Come see it for yourself
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