Join us for the wedding of
Ryan & Maddy
May 30th, 2026
Five o'clock in the evening
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Venue
St. James 1868
The Abbey
833 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
Both the ceremony and reception will be held at The Abbey, a beautifully restored historic venue in the heart of Milwaukee.
Dress Code: Cocktail attire
Think cocktail dresses (long or short) or dressy jumpsuits for women, suits or sport coats for men
Ceremony
5:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM
Dinner Service
7:00 PM
Parking
We have the lot next to the property with 45 spaces. Enter the alleyway from Wisconsin Ave and find the lot according to the map. Note: Do NOT park in the library lot.
Welcome Dinner
The Evening Before
May 29th, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jacobus Park Pavilion
6501 W. Hillside LaneWauwatosa, WI Get Directions
Join us for a casual open house the evening before the wedding. Drop in anytime, visit with us, and enjoy dinner together.
- Attendance is optional – join us if you can!
- Dinner will be served
- Drop in and stay as long as you like – no need to be there the whole time
- Indoor seating available
- Free parking along the parkway
- Casual attire
- Everyone is welcome
Travel & Accommodations
Hotel Block
DoubleTree by Hilton
611 West Wisconsin AvenueMilwaukee, WI
- Rate: $169/night
- Distance: 4-minute walk to venue
- Block Name: O'Connell/Price Wedding
- Phone: (414) 273-2950
Call the hotel and mention the O'Connell/Price wedding block to reserve your room.
View HotelNearest Airport
Milwaukee Mitchell International
MKE
- Distance: ~10 miles to venue
- Drive Time: ~15-20 minutes
Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) and rental cars are readily available at the airport.
RSVP
Please have ready:
- Names of all guests in your party
- Number of children age 5 and under
- Any dietary restrictions or allergies
Gallery
Things to Do in Milwaukee
Milwaukee in May offers a vibrant mix of early-season outdoor activities, live music festivals, and family-friendly cultural events. Highlights include the opening of the city's beer gardens and the start of the boat cruising season on the river.
Here is a list of fun things to do in our city:
- Beer Gardens: Estabrook Beer Garden
and others offer local brews in scenic outdoor settings
- Canoe to our breweries! Rent a canoe at Brew City Kayak and sample some great ale.
- Swan Paddle Boats: Rent a swan-shaped boat at Veterans Park lagoon for unique views of the downtown skyline.
- Lakeshore State Park: Enjoy a 1.7-mile paved trail and fishing pier with stunning views of Lake Michigan.
- Seven Bridges Trail: Hike through a forested ravine at Grant Park that crosses ten bridges and opens to a Lake Michigan beach.
- The Milwaukee Art Museum is a premier cultural landmark in Wisconsin, renowned for its architectural beauty and a collection of over 30,000 works. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan.
- The Mitchell Park Domes are three iconic, cone-shaped glass structures built between 1959 and 1967. As a premier, year-round botanical attraction, they feature a Tropical Dome, Desert Dome, and a Show Dome with rotating seasonal displays.
Registry
However, for those of you who have asked, we've put together a small registry:
View Our Registry