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South Second is a stunning industrial venue nestled in the heart of Walker's Point. South Second's interior honors the historic industrial character of the building while opening the space to the bustling nightlife of the neighborhood. Invite your guests to encounter the very essence of Milwaukee in the perfect blend of authentic character, memorable menus and approachable ambiance that is South Second. ~NEW! SPACIOUS OUTDOOR PATIO AND BALCONY~ Coming 2024! EXPANSION PLAN FEATURES - NEW outdoor patio space with outdoor bar and balcony overlooking the space - Additional reserved parking lot for event guests - Flexible spaces based off the guest’s vision - Tenting capabilities Event Capacity - Outdoor seated: 225 - Cocktail reception for an indoor/outdoor event: 300 Interested in seeing our space? Come to our Open Venue Tours, happening on select dates in 2023 from 5-7pm. No appointment necessary! - Tuesday, December 5 - Wednesday, January 3 - Wednesday, January 17 - Wednesday, February 7 - Wednesday, March 6
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsIndustrial & Warehouse, Loft
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South Second - A Saz's Hospitality Group Property Reviews
Mai Lor (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The team at South Second was exceptional. I decided on this venue well over a year before my actual wedding date. Amber and Michelle made it super easy to see the venue, ask questions and change anything around. They both were super nice and accommodating. I love having the venue and catering all in one, which made it super easy. The one month meeting was very fluid and organized, given that I was an indecisive and last minute bride. I appreciated their patience overall.One draw back was that with our rental we were allowed in the venue at 2pm, which was later than I wanted but my amazing florist and family made everything work. Once we arrived on site, South Second had everything ready to go. Our day of coordinator Gabby was AWESOME!! She checked on me constantly, asked if we needed anything and any questions or request I had they went above and beyond to try and fulfill. I am grateful that while I was stressing out like crazy in my head, their team was very organized and just knew what to do. The partial flip of the room was very seamless and clean up was a breeze. Overall I had a beautiful wedding. Thank you South Second!
Reviewed on 20-12-2023
The team at South Second was exceptional. I decided on this venue well over a year before my actual wedding date. Amber and Michelle made it super easy to see the venue, ask questions and change anything around. They both were super nice and accommodating. I love having the venue and catering all in one, which made it super easy. The one month meeting was very fluid and organized, given that I was an indecisive and last minute bride. I appreciated their patience overall.One draw back was that with our rental we were allowed in the venue at 2pm, which was later than I wanted but my amazing florist and family made everything work. Once we arrived on site, South Second had everything ready to go. Our day of coordinator Gabby was AWESOME!! She checked on me constantly, asked if we needed anything and any questions or request I had they went above and beyond to try and fulfill. I am grateful that while I was stressing out like crazy in my head, their team was very organized and just knew what to do. The partial flip of the room was very seamless and clean up was a breeze. Overall I had a beautiful wedding. Thank you South Second!
Reviewed on 20-12-2023
Caroline Corrigan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I had my wedding here on a Friday in November and it was incredible. We were able to use the space the day before for our rehearsal which was a major plus. The entire staff was so welcoming! Michelle was easy to work with and responded fast to all my questions. The food on the day of our wedding was so good and came out hot which is not always the case for buffet. 10/10 recommend.
Reviewed on 08-11-2023
I had my wedding here on a Friday in November and it was incredible. We were able to use the space the day before for our rehearsal which was a major plus. The entire staff was so welcoming! Michelle was easy to work with and responded fast to all my questions. The food on the day of our wedding was so good and came out hot which is not always the case for buffet. 10/10 recommend.
Reviewed on 08-11-2023
Jonathan Pivaral (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
It was beautiful and amazing placed. The only thing I wish had was more flexibility on picking vendors for food. There should be some options of rental place and pick your own food but I understand since it’s owned by the food vendor they have. The food was amazing and the bartender service was too! They definitely did good work since they received a lot of tips.
Reviewed on 03-11-2023
It was beautiful and amazing placed. The only thing I wish had was more flexibility on picking vendors for food. There should be some options of rental place and pick your own food but I understand since it’s owned by the food vendor they have. The food was amazing and the bartender service was too! They definitely did good work since they received a lot of tips.
Reviewed on 03-11-2023
Katherine Folan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
How an organization responds when faced with difficult situations is a good test of their professionalism, quality, and flexibility, and Saz's/South Second was excellent in those categories when our wedding had to be postponed due to my husband testing positive for covid the day prior to our wedding in October 2022. They were very responsive when things took a big last minute turn and I am grateful they stuck by us during unfortunate circumstances.They were prompt and attentive when rescheduling our wedding to the following year and the venue itself was an excellent space to host our guests in.The space is beautiful (loft, patio with string lights, clear garage doors) and functional. We hosted both our ceremony and reception there (room was flipped) and the space worked perfectly for the size of our wedding (100 was breathable but plenty more could fit comfortably). It is all on the ground level/accessible (outside of the loft) and there is a bridal suite in which 6 or more can sit comfortably at a time.The staff was very helpful throughout the event and proactively ensured our needs were met and we were having a good time. And of course, the food is excellent. There are so many options when it comes to menu selections and they all taste delicious.The only note to make is there is only street parking available. We were told there would be about 10 spaces in the Saz's staff lot available to us day-of, however these spaces weren't available. This was not a big deal to us especially given how wonderful Saz's was in every other category, though worth noting to guests in advance.
Reviewed on 12-10-2023
How an organization responds when faced with difficult situations is a good test of their professionalism, quality, and flexibility, and Saz's/South Second was excellent in those categories when our wedding had to be postponed due to my husband testing positive for covid the day prior to our wedding in October 2022. They were very responsive when things took a big last minute turn and I am grateful they stuck by us during unfortunate circumstances.They were prompt and attentive when rescheduling our wedding to the following year and the venue itself was an excellent space to host our guests in.The space is beautiful (loft, patio with string lights, clear garage doors) and functional. We hosted both our ceremony and reception there (room was flipped) and the space worked perfectly for the size of our wedding (100 was breathable but plenty more could fit comfortably). It is all on the ground level/accessible (outside of the loft) and there is a bridal suite in which 6 or more can sit comfortably at a time.The staff was very helpful throughout the event and proactively ensured our needs were met and we were having a good time. And of course, the food is excellent. There are so many options when it comes to menu selections and they all taste delicious.The only note to make is there is only street parking available. We were told there would be about 10 spaces in the Saz's staff lot available to us day-of, however these spaces weren't available. This was not a big deal to us especially given how wonderful Saz's was in every other category, though worth noting to guests in advance.
Reviewed on 12-10-2023
Austin Krogh (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
South Second is the perfect place to have your wedding. From the moment we started planning, Michelle from Saz's was attentive and responsive to every detail and question we had. On the day of, everything went very smoothly.
Reviewed on 30-09-2023
South Second is the perfect place to have your wedding. From the moment we started planning, Michelle from Saz's was attentive and responsive to every detail and question we had. On the day of, everything went very smoothly.
Reviewed on 30-09-2023
Kylie Longoria (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My now husband and I fell in love with South Second as soon as we walked in the door! The modern/industrial vibe was exactly what we were looking for and it is nicely located in Walkers Point in Milwaukee. Communication with Michelle, the venue coordinator was great! She responded quickly to emails, answered all my questions, and made sure we felt prepared for the big day. Another big plus about choosing South Second was that Saz’s handled all of the catering/bar. The food was AMAZING! We were able to choose 3 custom stations and our guests could not stop raving about the food. I would highly recommend South Second and Saz’s catering!
Reviewed on 25-09-2023
My now husband and I fell in love with South Second as soon as we walked in the door! The modern/industrial vibe was exactly what we were looking for and it is nicely located in Walkers Point in Milwaukee. Communication with Michelle, the venue coordinator was great! She responded quickly to emails, answered all my questions, and made sure we felt prepared for the big day. Another big plus about choosing South Second was that Saz’s handled all of the catering/bar. The food was AMAZING! We were able to choose 3 custom stations and our guests could not stop raving about the food. I would highly recommend South Second and Saz’s catering!
Reviewed on 25-09-2023
Katie Sequin (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
If we could give South Second a rating higher than 5 stars we definitely would! We chose South Second as the reception venue for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with the decision. The space itself is beautiful and well located in Walker's Point - our guests appreciated the close proximity to downtown! Michelle made planning and preparing for the day a breeze. Between answering initial questions about the venue, assisting with setting up the food tastings, explaining differences in the food and drink packages, and finally discussing every final detail of the reception itself, she was a pleasure to work with! Michelle provided timely responses to all our inquiries and was EXTREMELY patient and gracious in helping us make decisions along the way - we couldn't have done it without her. In addition to the great venue and great staff - the food Saz's provided for the event cannot go undiscussed. Between the various passed appetizers, the salads, the entrees, etc- the food was definitely a highlight for us and for the guests! Multiple guests commented during the reception and in the days following how phenomenal the food was. The great food and food service put the cherry on top of an already great event. We cannot recommend South Second and Saz's highly enough!
Reviewed on 17-07-2023
If we could give South Second a rating higher than 5 stars we definitely would! We chose South Second as the reception venue for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with the decision. The space itself is beautiful and well located in Walker's Point - our guests appreciated the close proximity to downtown! Michelle made planning and preparing for the day a breeze. Between answering initial questions about the venue, assisting with setting up the food tastings, explaining differences in the food and drink packages, and finally discussing every final detail of the reception itself, she was a pleasure to work with! Michelle provided timely responses to all our inquiries and was EXTREMELY patient and gracious in helping us make decisions along the way - we couldn't have done it without her. In addition to the great venue and great staff - the food Saz's provided for the event cannot go undiscussed. Between the various passed appetizers, the salads, the entrees, etc- the food was definitely a highlight for us and for the guests! Multiple guests commented during the reception and in the days following how phenomenal the food was. The great food and food service put the cherry on top of an already great event. We cannot recommend South Second and Saz's highly enough!
Reviewed on 17-07-2023
Alison Coppersmith (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I am a HUGE fan of everything about this place and the people who work here! From our initial contact with Karin to working with Michelle, who did such a brilliant, great job on our wedding and her grace and patience having to deal with us - thank you!! South Second was a beautiful place to get married. They offer many options and you can literally make it your dream wedding of what you want done there. The food was amazing and all of the workers were just so kind and friendly throughout the entire night. Brielle was there to help with the wedding night and did such a perfect job with making sure all the details and timings were on track! It is such an amazing steal and we are so grateful to of had our wedding here! Thank you South Second and Michelle!
Reviewed on 17-04-2023
I am a HUGE fan of everything about this place and the people who work here! From our initial contact with Karin to working with Michelle, who did such a brilliant, great job on our wedding and her grace and patience having to deal with us - thank you!! South Second was a beautiful place to get married. They offer many options and you can literally make it your dream wedding of what you want done there. The food was amazing and all of the workers were just so kind and friendly throughout the entire night. Brielle was there to help with the wedding night and did such a perfect job with making sure all the details and timings were on track! It is such an amazing steal and we are so grateful to of had our wedding here! Thank you South Second and Michelle!
Reviewed on 17-04-2023
Laura E Petrie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-01-2023
We were thrilled with South Second for numerous reasons. 1) During the initial planning phases when we were looking for a venue, the Sazs team was extremely responsive and transparent. A lot of the other venues we toured were very vague about costs, what was included, etc. South Second had everything outlined and detailed clearly, was willing to share that information with us, and could answer our questions easily and quickly. There were no hidden costs or surprises for us. It took away a lot of our stress. 2) Working with Michelle was so wonderful. She was easy to reach, and she worked with us to get the best value for what we wanted. Not to mention she worked well with our day of coordinator and vendors. 3) THE FOOD! I can’t tell you how many compliments we received on all the food. I’m still dreaming about our late night appetizer station, which the staff made sure we got some of after mingling with our guests. This leads to 4) The staff. Hands down incredible. Our guests felt attended to when they arrived, and my husband and I were taken care of as well. Michelle and servers made sure we had what we wanted to drink and that we didn’t go hungry. South second is the perfect venue if you’re looking for the downtown, urban vibe without the exorbitant price tag. Multiple times throughout the night my husband and I just looked around and soaked in how perfectly our vision was captured. Our day was nothing short of perfect and South Second/Michelle/The Sazs Team was a huge reason for that. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 20-01-2023
Wedding Date 14-01-2023
We were thrilled with South Second for numerous reasons. 1) During the initial planning phases when we were looking for a venue, the Sazs team was extremely responsive and transparent. A lot of the other venues we toured were very vague about costs, what was included, etc. South Second had everything outlined and detailed clearly, was willing to share that information with us, and could answer our questions easily and quickly. There were no hidden costs or surprises for us. It took away a lot of our stress. 2) Working with Michelle was so wonderful. She was easy to reach, and she worked with us to get the best value for what we wanted. Not to mention she worked well with our day of coordinator and vendors. 3) THE FOOD! I can’t tell you how many compliments we received on all the food. I’m still dreaming about our late night appetizer station, which the staff made sure we got some of after mingling with our guests. This leads to 4) The staff. Hands down incredible. Our guests felt attended to when they arrived, and my husband and I were taken care of as well. Michelle and servers made sure we had what we wanted to drink and that we didn’t go hungry. South second is the perfect venue if you’re looking for the downtown, urban vibe without the exorbitant price tag. Multiple times throughout the night my husband and I just looked around and soaked in how perfectly our vision was captured. Our day was nothing short of perfect and South Second/Michelle/The Sazs Team was a huge reason for that. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 20-01-2023
Brianna LeMay (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
This was the best decision we made in our wedding planning journey. Michelle was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and fun! The venue staff on the day of was also so nice, I cannot say enough good things about our bartenders and managers. If you’re looking for a beautiful, clean, friendly staff with great food— this is your place!
Reviewed on 17-11-2022
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
This was the best decision we made in our wedding planning journey. Michelle was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and fun! The venue staff on the day of was also so nice, I cannot say enough good things about our bartenders and managers. If you’re looking for a beautiful, clean, friendly staff with great food— this is your place!
Reviewed on 17-11-2022
Hannah Russell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Michelle and the whole Saz’s South Second Team did a fantastic job with my husband and my wedding. Whenever I sent an email or called with questions about wedding details or needing to add last minute things they were always there to help! The space is beautiful and great for 200 people size wedding. We loved being able to add to the back drop and the upstairs loft area was great for people when they needed a break! If we were getting married again I would 110% go back to them.
Reviewed on 14-11-2022
Wedding Date 05-11-2022
Michelle and the whole Saz’s South Second Team did a fantastic job with my husband and my wedding. Whenever I sent an email or called with questions about wedding details or needing to add last minute things they were always there to help! The space is beautiful and great for 200 people size wedding. We loved being able to add to the back drop and the upstairs loft area was great for people when they needed a break! If we were getting married again I would 110% go back to them.
Reviewed on 14-11-2022
Ellie Gallo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
Michelle and the South Second team were incredible. Michelle helped me bring my vision to life and helped me create a stunning space. The food was so creative and delectable. We did stations, which added such a fun and unique flare to the wedding. We loved that everything was included so it was one stop shopping for venue, linens, food, beverages, and a day of coordinator. We got many compliments from our guests on how awesome the venue was. We even got to take advantage of the gorgeous October weather by opening the garage doors for cocktail hour. 10/10 would recommend hosting an event at south second!
Reviewed on 27-10-2022
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
Michelle and the South Second team were incredible. Michelle helped me bring my vision to life and helped me create a stunning space. The food was so creative and delectable. We did stations, which added such a fun and unique flare to the wedding. We loved that everything was included so it was one stop shopping for venue, linens, food, beverages, and a day of coordinator. We got many compliments from our guests on how awesome the venue was. We even got to take advantage of the gorgeous October weather by opening the garage doors for cocktail hour. 10/10 would recommend hosting an event at south second!
Reviewed on 27-10-2022
Erin Keller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
We had a wonderful time, as did our guests. It was wonderful working with Michelle and planning our big day she was very flexible and open to our ideas and dedicated to making sure our day was special!We received so many compliments on the venue, the food, the wait staff, the bartenders. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, thanks to Saz's hospitality!
Reviewed on 30-09-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
We had a wonderful time, as did our guests. It was wonderful working with Michelle and planning our big day she was very flexible and open to our ideas and dedicated to making sure our day was special!We received so many compliments on the venue, the food, the wait staff, the bartenders. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, thanks to Saz's hospitality!
Reviewed on 30-09-2022
Rachel Rahimzadeh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2022
My husband & I really wanted a venue that wasn't a hotel or banquet hall. As I am sure most of you reading this are aware... Venues are expensive!! We are from the Chicago Suburbs & when we decided to go too Milwaukee to browse venues, we fell IN LOVE with South Second!!! Michelle was super helpful during our first visit walking us through the different packages & helping put our ideas into the space we have. Brielle was our onsite contact on Wedding day and she was so sweet and helpful! We received so many compliments on the venue, the set up & the food! Thank you South Second team!!
Reviewed on 11-05-2022
Wedding Date 29-04-2022
My husband & I really wanted a venue that wasn't a hotel or banquet hall. As I am sure most of you reading this are aware... Venues are expensive!! We are from the Chicago Suburbs & when we decided to go too Milwaukee to browse venues, we fell IN LOVE with South Second!!! Michelle was super helpful during our first visit walking us through the different packages & helping put our ideas into the space we have. Brielle was our onsite contact on Wedding day and she was so sweet and helpful! We received so many compliments on the venue, the set up & the food! Thank you South Second team!!
Reviewed on 11-05-2022
Kara Chrsitman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
I couldn't have asked for a better venue to work with especially though a pandemic! Katie was very kind and thoughtful throughout the process and the day turned out absolutely perfect. The staff was very kind and people are still talking about the food! Make sure to order the mac and cheese!
Reviewed on 13-12-2021
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
I couldn't have asked for a better venue to work with especially though a pandemic! Katie was very kind and thoughtful throughout the process and the day turned out absolutely perfect. The staff was very kind and people are still talking about the food! Make sure to order the mac and cheese!
Reviewed on 13-12-2021
Effie Sodergren (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2021
I cannot say enough good things about South Second and the team who manages it! The venue is so beautiful and versatile - we went minimal with florals and decorations for our wedding and it still looked stunning, and our pictures all came out incredible. The space is wonderful, but the staff are what really makes this place shine. I worked with Katie for over a year and a half, from a few states away, and I never lost confidence that our day was going to be perfect. She was so easy to get a hold of, and really helped me with making sure that all of the details were thought through and organized. The day of went so smoothly, partially because the staff are so professional and efficient, partially because of all the preplanning that Katie organized. I had booked this place without seeing it in person, and I wasn't able to do a meal tasting, but it literally didn't matter. All of our guests are still raving about the food! We had a lot of different food allergies to take into account, and they were so accommodating and careful with how they served, that everyone was able to enjoy their meal with confidence. I really could keep raving about this place, and what a joy it was to work with them. Weddings are big and expensive and important, and I know that ours was such a success because of all the amazing people that we got to work with, and the fact that they all genuinely cared about us. One million percent recommend South Second!!
Reviewed on 03-12-2021
Wedding Date 06-11-2021
I cannot say enough good things about South Second and the team who manages it! The venue is so beautiful and versatile - we went minimal with florals and decorations for our wedding and it still looked stunning, and our pictures all came out incredible. The space is wonderful, but the staff are what really makes this place shine. I worked with Katie for over a year and a half, from a few states away, and I never lost confidence that our day was going to be perfect. She was so easy to get a hold of, and really helped me with making sure that all of the details were thought through and organized. The day of went so smoothly, partially because the staff are so professional and efficient, partially because of all the preplanning that Katie organized. I had booked this place without seeing it in person, and I wasn't able to do a meal tasting, but it literally didn't matter. All of our guests are still raving about the food! We had a lot of different food allergies to take into account, and they were so accommodating and careful with how they served, that everyone was able to enjoy their meal with confidence. I really could keep raving about this place, and what a joy it was to work with them. Weddings are big and expensive and important, and I know that ours was such a success because of all the amazing people that we got to work with, and the fact that they all genuinely cared about us. One million percent recommend South Second!!
Reviewed on 03-12-2021
Monica Stark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
South Second is awesome! We would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Milwaukee area. The space was beautiful, the staff was very attentive and kind, and the food was one of the highlights of the night! We worked with Michelle who was a great partner through this process.
Reviewed on 04-11-2021
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
South Second is awesome! We would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Milwaukee area. The space was beautiful, the staff was very attentive and kind, and the food was one of the highlights of the night! We worked with Michelle who was a great partner through this process.
Reviewed on 04-11-2021
Sarah B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2021
We very much enjoyed working with South Second. Katie helped plan the event and Michelle was there the day of - both very professional, responsive, and detail oriented. The taste testing was delicious and we are so glad we chose family style the day of our reception - the food was on point. We were a bit nervous about COVID and had our guests wear masks, and all the staff wore masks as well, which was reassuring. We kept the garage doors open as long as we could, which also helped with airflow. One staff member found me while wondering the venue greeting people to make sure I was done with my meal - it was so thoughtful. Katie helped us adjust a few things for the bar, including adding a limited amount of 2 specialty cocktail drinks, and really allowed us to fit within our budget. Simple, elegant, great food. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 05-10-2021
Wedding Date 01-10-2021
We very much enjoyed working with South Second. Katie helped plan the event and Michelle was there the day of - both very professional, responsive, and detail oriented. The taste testing was delicious and we are so glad we chose family style the day of our reception - the food was on point. We were a bit nervous about COVID and had our guests wear masks, and all the staff wore masks as well, which was reassuring. We kept the garage doors open as long as we could, which also helped with airflow. One staff member found me while wondering the venue greeting people to make sure I was done with my meal - it was so thoughtful. Katie helped us adjust a few things for the bar, including adding a limited amount of 2 specialty cocktail drinks, and really allowed us to fit within our budget. Simple, elegant, great food. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 05-10-2021
Meredith Behm (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
South Second was the perfect venue for our wedding in August! We dreamt of a beautiful location in the city and the venue delivered and charmed us with the industrial, open vibes. Having both a venue and caterer together made the process so much easier and smoother throughout the process. All of our friends and family couldn't stop raving about how great the venue looked and it was perfect for you to really make it your own. On top of that, all of our guests commented that the food was one of the best they have ever tasted at the wedding. Pair that up with a wonderful coordinator to work with (Katie) and the wedding process was incredibly smooth..even during COVID :). Katie was extremely easy to work with, she has so much experience, always was clear and communicative with her follow through and provided recommendations and guidance throughout the entire process. What's not to love too about the late night Saz's sampler platter?! We absolutely loved working with South Second, Saz's and Katie and we would highly recommend you hosting your event here.
Reviewed on 26-09-2021
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
South Second was the perfect venue for our wedding in August! We dreamt of a beautiful location in the city and the venue delivered and charmed us with the industrial, open vibes. Having both a venue and caterer together made the process so much easier and smoother throughout the process. All of our friends and family couldn't stop raving about how great the venue looked and it was perfect for you to really make it your own. On top of that, all of our guests commented that the food was one of the best they have ever tasted at the wedding. Pair that up with a wonderful coordinator to work with (Katie) and the wedding process was incredibly smooth..even during COVID :). Katie was extremely easy to work with, she has so much experience, always was clear and communicative with her follow through and provided recommendations and guidance throughout the entire process. What's not to love too about the late night Saz's sampler platter?! We absolutely loved working with South Second, Saz's and Katie and we would highly recommend you hosting your event here.
Reviewed on 26-09-2021
Jessica Amman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
South Second was truly the perfect venue for our wedding. It's so stunning and the perfect backdrop for both a romantic ceremony and a wild dance floor. Katie was awesome to work with - she was super responsive and always had great ideas and suggestions. From the tour to the tasting (both impacted by Covid) to the rehearsal and everything in between, I was so impressed with how supportive and professional the team was. Katie really made it easy on us and the final product was more than I could have ever imagined! Not to mention that you can't go wrong with Saz's catering... who doesn't love late night mozz sticks and cheese curds? Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 20-09-2021
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
South Second was truly the perfect venue for our wedding. It's so stunning and the perfect backdrop for both a romantic ceremony and a wild dance floor. Katie was awesome to work with - she was super responsive and always had great ideas and suggestions. From the tour to the tasting (both impacted by Covid) to the rehearsal and everything in between, I was so impressed with how supportive and professional the team was. Katie really made it easy on us and the final product was more than I could have ever imagined! Not to mention that you can't go wrong with Saz's catering... who doesn't love late night mozz sticks and cheese curds? Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 20-09-2021
Mike Barth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2021
South Second was the venue of our dreams for our wedding ceremony and reception. Michelle was wonderful to work with and helped the entire process go smoothly. She answered any questions we had during planning and always made sure our drinks were full on wedding day. The venue is gorgeous, the food was delicious and the staff were incredible. We can't recommend this place enough!
Reviewed on 11-09-2021
Wedding Date 04-09-2021
South Second was the venue of our dreams for our wedding ceremony and reception. Michelle was wonderful to work with and helped the entire process go smoothly. She answered any questions we had during planning and always made sure our drinks were full on wedding day. The venue is gorgeous, the food was delicious and the staff were incredible. We can't recommend this place enough!
Reviewed on 11-09-2021
Anna Harkensee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
South Second was an unbelievable venue for our wedding in July. If we had to do it all over again, we'd go back to this Saz's property every time. Michelle and her team went above and beyond what we could ever have imagined - from the months of planning all the way to our wedding day. The location, layout, food, bar, and all the accommodations in between, we couldn't have asked for a better place to host all our closest family and friends!
Reviewed on 26-07-2021
Wedding Date 17-07-2021
South Second was an unbelievable venue for our wedding in July. If we had to do it all over again, we'd go back to this Saz's property every time. Michelle and her team went above and beyond what we could ever have imagined - from the months of planning all the way to our wedding day. The location, layout, food, bar, and all the accommodations in between, we couldn't have asked for a better place to host all our closest family and friends!
Reviewed on 26-07-2021
Erin O'Connor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2021
We are so happy that we hosted our wedding at South Second! Our Event Planner, Michelle was so easy to work with. She is a prompt communicator and reassured us through the whole wedding planning process. On our wedding day the service was flawless and all of our guests were so complimentary about the food and drinks - many of whom told us the food was the best they had ever ate at a wedding! I wouldn't hesitate to host another event at South Second and would recommend it to anyone planning a wedding!
Reviewed on 06-07-2021
Wedding Date 26-06-2021
We are so happy that we hosted our wedding at South Second! Our Event Planner, Michelle was so easy to work with. She is a prompt communicator and reassured us through the whole wedding planning process. On our wedding day the service was flawless and all of our guests were so complimentary about the food and drinks - many of whom told us the food was the best they had ever ate at a wedding! I wouldn't hesitate to host another event at South Second and would recommend it to anyone planning a wedding!
Reviewed on 06-07-2021
Ashley Johnson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
We recently had our wedding reception at South Second and it was a decision we do not regret! We are beyond pleased with how everything turned out for our reception. The venue was perfect, the food was very delicious, and the staff was so kind. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a venue!
Reviewed on 07-06-2021
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
We recently had our wedding reception at South Second and it was a decision we do not regret! We are beyond pleased with how everything turned out for our reception. The venue was perfect, the food was very delicious, and the staff was so kind. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a venue!
Reviewed on 07-06-2021
Caity Unger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
South Second and the Saz’s hospitality group completely EXCEEDED our expectations. We got married on 5/22/21 and the day was a dream. My husband kept repeating all night, “I can’t believe this is our wedding, it looks like something out of a magazine”! Our guests had only raving reviews of the food, drink, and atmosphere. I got a lot of comments from guests saying, “I’ve never been to a wedding that fed me so well” and “this was the best venue I’ve ever been to”. I am not a huge planner and the idea of planning a wedding stressed me out so much. That is until I started working with Michelle. She truly is a godsend. She kept me organized throughout the entire process and was incredibly efficient and professional. I was worried about set up/moment to moment things day of and she handled them all with grace and if there was a little chaos my guest knew nothing. We are so happy we chose this venue and it will be the most beautiful memory to look back on.
Reviewed on 25-05-2021
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
South Second and the Saz’s hospitality group completely EXCEEDED our expectations. We got married on 5/22/21 and the day was a dream. My husband kept repeating all night, “I can’t believe this is our wedding, it looks like something out of a magazine”! Our guests had only raving reviews of the food, drink, and atmosphere. I got a lot of comments from guests saying, “I’ve never been to a wedding that fed me so well” and “this was the best venue I’ve ever been to”. I am not a huge planner and the idea of planning a wedding stressed me out so much. That is until I started working with Michelle. She truly is a godsend. She kept me organized throughout the entire process and was incredibly efficient and professional. I was worried about set up/moment to moment things day of and she handled them all with grace and if there was a little chaos my guest knew nothing. We are so happy we chose this venue and it will be the most beautiful memory to look back on.
Reviewed on 25-05-2021
Riely Pickos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-04-2021
We booked South Second in April 2019 for April 2021 and I cannot say enough wonderful things about South Second and Saz’s! Katie was the best to work with - she kept us informed on COVID regulations and was so helpful along the way giving recommendations as we needed them and was always responsive. We chose to do the ceremony with guests at reception tables with an aisle of chairs for close family and it was wonderful! The staff is fantastic - so friendly, thoughtful, and attentive! They even placed a plate with 2 of each of the appetizers in the bridal suite so that my husband and I could try them all during cocktail hour. The food was AMAZING and our guests were raving about it (still are!) The late night pretzel bar was also a huge hit. Overall, I would 10000% recommend South Second and Saz’s! They go above and beyond at every step and made our day so magical.
Reviewed on 28-04-2021
Wedding Date 24-04-2021
We booked South Second in April 2019 for April 2021 and I cannot say enough wonderful things about South Second and Saz’s! Katie was the best to work with - she kept us informed on COVID regulations and was so helpful along the way giving recommendations as we needed them and was always responsive. We chose to do the ceremony with guests at reception tables with an aisle of chairs for close family and it was wonderful! The staff is fantastic - so friendly, thoughtful, and attentive! They even placed a plate with 2 of each of the appetizers in the bridal suite so that my husband and I could try them all during cocktail hour. The food was AMAZING and our guests were raving about it (still are!) The late night pretzel bar was also a huge hit. Overall, I would 10000% recommend South Second and Saz’s! They go above and beyond at every step and made our day so magical.
Reviewed on 28-04-2021
Elizabeth Zerrien (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2020
I cannot recommend Saz's Catering enough! Joe Brueggemann was great to work with. So kind, thorough, and straightforward. Everything from the tasting to the wedding day was great. Saz's team on the day-of was so courteous. And the food was AMAZING! Got so many compliments from our guests. WONDERFUL Food; GREAT prices! Working with Saz's made our covid-wedding a whole lot less stressful :)
Reviewed on 08-01-2021
Wedding Date 27-12-2020
I cannot recommend Saz's Catering enough! Joe Brueggemann was great to work with. So kind, thorough, and straightforward. Everything from the tasting to the wedding day was great. Saz's team on the day-of was so courteous. And the food was AMAZING! Got so many compliments from our guests. WONDERFUL Food; GREAT prices! Working with Saz's made our covid-wedding a whole lot less stressful :)
Reviewed on 08-01-2021
Melissa Brundidge (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
We booked South Second two and a half years before our wedding date and we could not have been happier with our choice! We enjoyed being able to have our ceremony and reception in the same location. Our guests really enjoyed having our game station set up in the loft and being able to go outside on their patio to enjoy the fall evening. We never expected what 2020 would have turned out to be, but Michelle was always available for any question we had as restrictions were implemented and changes needed to be made to make our event safe. Having Michelle as a resource was amazing and she is definitely the reason our wedding went off without a hitch! Thank you Michelle and staff for such a great experience! Do not hesitate to book South Second for your event - you won't regret it!
Reviewed on 02-11-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
We booked South Second two and a half years before our wedding date and we could not have been happier with our choice! We enjoyed being able to have our ceremony and reception in the same location. Our guests really enjoyed having our game station set up in the loft and being able to go outside on their patio to enjoy the fall evening. We never expected what 2020 would have turned out to be, but Michelle was always available for any question we had as restrictions were implemented and changes needed to be made to make our event safe. Having Michelle as a resource was amazing and she is definitely the reason our wedding went off without a hitch! Thank you Michelle and staff for such a great experience! Do not hesitate to book South Second for your event - you won't regret it!
Reviewed on 02-11-2020
Monica L (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2020
Look no further!!! I do not now if words can truly do justice to how amazing the South Second team was. Our initial date (and entire plan) were affected by COVID-19, requiring us to find a new date and figure out a new plan with a smaller crowd. While it felt like the world was falling apart, Michelle assured us that our wedding day would be everything we dreamed of and more. She did not disappoint! The South Second team made sure our day felt like the \"original\" plan with some special additions. I could not have asked for a better team to plan a wedding with, let alone in the middle of a pandemic!
Reviewed on 16-10-2020
Wedding Date 24-07-2020
Look no further!!! I do not now if words can truly do justice to how amazing the South Second team was. Our initial date (and entire plan) were affected by COVID-19, requiring us to find a new date and figure out a new plan with a smaller crowd. While it felt like the world was falling apart, Michelle assured us that our wedding day would be everything we dreamed of and more. She did not disappoint! The South Second team made sure our day felt like the \"original\" plan with some special additions. I could not have asked for a better team to plan a wedding with, let alone in the middle of a pandemic!
Reviewed on 16-10-2020
Jen Hall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2020
Michelle and then entire staff was out of this world! From changing our 250 person wedding to 60 people, she was the most accommodating and reassuring presence. My million emails didn’t even seem to phase her! The day of, I had zero concerns and the venue looked amazing. My family has a lot of dietary restrictions and they were beyond accommodating. We got so many compliments on the food! Michelle checked in with me personally many times throughout the night to make sure my glass and stomach were full and even brought out more “Wisconsin Lollipops” when I hadn’t had enough. At one point, a glass broke and a staff member got his mop out on the dance floor and busted a move. It was hilarious! Our reception was everything I could have dreamed of and more!
Reviewed on 06-10-2020
Wedding Date 02-10-2020
Michelle and then entire staff was out of this world! From changing our 250 person wedding to 60 people, she was the most accommodating and reassuring presence. My million emails didn’t even seem to phase her! The day of, I had zero concerns and the venue looked amazing. My family has a lot of dietary restrictions and they were beyond accommodating. We got so many compliments on the food! Michelle checked in with me personally many times throughout the night to make sure my glass and stomach were full and even brought out more “Wisconsin Lollipops” when I hadn’t had enough. At one point, a glass broke and a staff member got his mop out on the dance floor and busted a move. It was hilarious! Our reception was everything I could have dreamed of and more!
Reviewed on 06-10-2020
Sara Schorse (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-01-2020
We had our wedding here on January 3, 2020 and couldn't have asked for a better venue. Michelle was great to work with and helped ensure that everything went smoothly. The food was phenomenal and everyone couldn't stop raving about the food. I still dream about the Arctic Char that was served. From start to finish South Second made us feel special and went above and beyond. On the day of Michelle was there to make sure that everything went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone, as they will ensure your day is wonderful.
Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Wedding Date 03-01-2020
We had our wedding here on January 3, 2020 and couldn't have asked for a better venue. Michelle was great to work with and helped ensure that everything went smoothly. The food was phenomenal and everyone couldn't stop raving about the food. I still dream about the Arctic Char that was served. From start to finish South Second made us feel special and went above and beyond. On the day of Michelle was there to make sure that everything went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone, as they will ensure your day is wonderful.
Reviewed on 30-09-2020
Christina Morgan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
August 22, 2020, I married my wife. Michelle and the whole crew at south second were beyond amazing. the venue was exactly what my wife and I were looking for and Michelle was a life saver! I had lots of questions throughout the process and Michelle always got back to me in no time! My wedding day was a dream come true!
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
August 22, 2020, I married my wife. Michelle and the whole crew at south second were beyond amazing. the venue was exactly what my wife and I were looking for and Michelle was a life saver! I had lots of questions throughout the process and Michelle always got back to me in no time! My wedding day was a dream come true!
Reviewed on 29-09-2020
Kelsey Pierce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2020
Last Saturday, I married the man of my dreams at South Second. Everything was perfect! We could not have asked for a better day. Everyone gave rave reviews on our food choices, which is all thanks to Saz's. As we all know, 2020 has been a difficult year with A LOT of uncertainty. Katie and Michelle were so helpful along the way. We could not have done it without them, and I am so thankful for all their help. Definitely put South Second and Saz's at the top of your wedding venue list!
Reviewed on 21-09-2020
Wedding Date 19-09-2020
Last Saturday, I married the man of my dreams at South Second. Everything was perfect! We could not have asked for a better day. Everyone gave rave reviews on our food choices, which is all thanks to Saz's. As we all know, 2020 has been a difficult year with A LOT of uncertainty. Katie and Michelle were so helpful along the way. We could not have done it without them, and I am so thankful for all their help. Definitely put South Second and Saz's at the top of your wedding venue list!
Reviewed on 21-09-2020
Samantha Bielen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
South Second was my first choice in wedding venue, and then COVID hit and our plans changed. Michelle was so helpful in laying out our options and supporting us through a time of uncertainty. Ultimately we ended up with another venue (still with Saz’s) and had a great time!!! Wonderful group to work with!
Reviewed on 08-09-2020
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
South Second was my first choice in wedding venue, and then COVID hit and our plans changed. Michelle was so helpful in laying out our options and supporting us through a time of uncertainty. Ultimately we ended up with another venue (still with Saz’s) and had a great time!!! Wonderful group to work with!
Reviewed on 08-09-2020
Kelly Glassman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2019
My husband and I had our wedding at South Second on Saturday and I can't say enough about the service from start to finish! Michelle was excellent to work with. She was very friendly, accommodating, and prompt with responses, including days she may not have been in the office. We worked with Katie on the day of our wedding and she was just as wonderful! Very friendly, accommodating, and efficient. We had our ceremony and reception at South Second and opted to have the guests sit at their tables during the ceremony with a few rows of chairs that lined the aisle for the ceremony. All of the service staff was just as friendly as Katie and Michelle. There was one gesture that says a lot to me as a venue and how much they really do cater to their customer and make sure they are having an spectacular time. Right as we were seated for dinner, the chef brought out a gorgeous board that contained 2 servings of all our appetizers that were served during cocktail hour. Such a small gesture, but so meaningful. The bartenders were amazing the whole night. Making sure to serve guests as quickly as possible, including remember some guests drink choices, which again, is such a small thing, but goes a long way. We received so many compliments on how gorgeous the venue was, how delicious the food was, and how kind and accommodating the staff were. I would recommend South Second to anyone who asked! Thank you for all you did for us, we had a perfect day and your services were a big part of making that possible.
Reviewed on 14-02-2020
Wedding Date 30-11-2019
My husband and I had our wedding at South Second on Saturday and I can't say enough about the service from start to finish! Michelle was excellent to work with. She was very friendly, accommodating, and prompt with responses, including days she may not have been in the office. We worked with Katie on the day of our wedding and she was just as wonderful! Very friendly, accommodating, and efficient. We had our ceremony and reception at South Second and opted to have the guests sit at their tables during the ceremony with a few rows of chairs that lined the aisle for the ceremony. All of the service staff was just as friendly as Katie and Michelle. There was one gesture that says a lot to me as a venue and how much they really do cater to their customer and make sure they are having an spectacular time. Right as we were seated for dinner, the chef brought out a gorgeous board that contained 2 servings of all our appetizers that were served during cocktail hour. Such a small gesture, but so meaningful. The bartenders were amazing the whole night. Making sure to serve guests as quickly as possible, including remember some guests drink choices, which again, is such a small thing, but goes a long way. We received so many compliments on how gorgeous the venue was, how delicious the food was, and how kind and accommodating the staff were. I would recommend South Second to anyone who asked! Thank you for all you did for us, we had a perfect day and your services were a big part of making that possible.
Reviewed on 14-02-2020
Tori Jochims (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
This place had it all. From the industrial/modern look to the delicious food. I really couldn't have pictured myself getting married anywhere else. The space is very open which was great for our 160 guest wedding. It never once felt overcrowded. They have a beautiful loft looking over the entire venue where guests could go and hangout (we made this an activity area with games and a diy photobooth) Michelle was super awesome to work with. She helped me envision my entire day and understood the look I was going for completely. & she nailed it! We did a Wisconsin style fish-fry for our dinner and the food tasted delicious. I am happy with the menu offerings we went with. I have received endless of compliments about how gorgeous the venue is and I couldn't agree more. The bridal suite was perfect for us to hangout in before I walked down the aisle. If I were to do it again, I honestly wouldn't change a thing.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
This place had it all. From the industrial/modern look to the delicious food. I really couldn't have pictured myself getting married anywhere else. The space is very open which was great for our 160 guest wedding. It never once felt overcrowded. They have a beautiful loft looking over the entire venue where guests could go and hangout (we made this an activity area with games and a diy photobooth) Michelle was super awesome to work with. She helped me envision my entire day and understood the look I was going for completely. & she nailed it! We did a Wisconsin style fish-fry for our dinner and the food tasted delicious. I am happy with the menu offerings we went with. I have received endless of compliments about how gorgeous the venue is and I couldn't agree more. The bridal suite was perfect for us to hangout in before I walked down the aisle. If I were to do it again, I honestly wouldn't change a thing.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Heather Reszczynski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-01-2019
We truly loved having our wedding at south second. From the very moment we saw the venue, we knew it was a perfect fit. Michelle was always available and always helpful. She worked with any special requests and needs we had. I never felt that she was hard to get a hold of and she always had the answers. South second worked well with all of our vendors and the food was amazing. All of our guests keep talking about how awesome our food was at our wedding. All the staff at south second made our wedding day truly special!
Reviewed on 26-10-2019
Wedding Date 25-01-2019
We truly loved having our wedding at south second. From the very moment we saw the venue, we knew it was a perfect fit. Michelle was always available and always helpful. She worked with any special requests and needs we had. I never felt that she was hard to get a hold of and she always had the answers. South second worked well with all of our vendors and the food was amazing. All of our guests keep talking about how awesome our food was at our wedding. All the staff at south second made our wedding day truly special!
Reviewed on 26-10-2019
Miranda Hager (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
It was an absolute dream having our wedding at South Second. The venue is beautiful with an industrial feel, which is what we exactly wanted! Added bonus was a lounge upstairs for our guests to mingle to, and the side garage doors- we loved that! The food was absolutely delicious and we got tons of compliments. Saz's catering staff was amazing! Michelle, the coordinator, was literally the best. She is professional, organized, and was such a huge help on the day of our wedding! I loved that I could email her at anytime with questions during the wedding planning process, and she was able to respond quickly and answer all of my questions. If we could do it all over again, we would absolutely 100% choose South Second as our wedding venue again. It couldn't have been anymore perfect!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
It was an absolute dream having our wedding at South Second. The venue is beautiful with an industrial feel, which is what we exactly wanted! Added bonus was a lounge upstairs for our guests to mingle to, and the side garage doors- we loved that! The food was absolutely delicious and we got tons of compliments. Saz's catering staff was amazing! Michelle, the coordinator, was literally the best. She is professional, organized, and was such a huge help on the day of our wedding! I loved that I could email her at anytime with questions during the wedding planning process, and she was able to respond quickly and answer all of my questions. If we could do it all over again, we would absolutely 100% choose South Second as our wedding venue again. It couldn't have been anymore perfect!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Dana Vielmetti (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
South Second was the perfect choice for our ceremony and reception. From the initial contact to the super fun (and delicious) tasting event to every email and phone call Michelle handled with grace, patience, and helpfulness, we were beyond happy with this venue. All staff was incredibly warm and professional, the Saz's catering was incredible (many people told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding by far), and the open industrial space was the perfect backdrop for our decor and flowers. We would pick South Second 100x over--huge thank you to Michelle and team for the best day of our life!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
South Second was the perfect choice for our ceremony and reception. From the initial contact to the super fun (and delicious) tasting event to every email and phone call Michelle handled with grace, patience, and helpfulness, we were beyond happy with this venue. All staff was incredibly warm and professional, the Saz's catering was incredible (many people told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding by far), and the open industrial space was the perfect backdrop for our decor and flowers. We would pick South Second 100x over--huge thank you to Michelle and team for the best day of our life!
Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Kathryn Ensch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
We chose South Second, partially because of Michelle, and were grateful and pleased we did so throughout the entire experience. Michelle was attentive and engaging over our 18 month engagement while working with South Second. The venue itself is beautiful and doesn't need a ton of decorations. The staff (including the wait staff) were incredibly kind, thoughtful, and professional. The food and bar can get expensive, but we found it well worth it and people still comment on how delicious the food was and how open the bar was.
Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
We chose South Second, partially because of Michelle, and were grateful and pleased we did so throughout the entire experience. Michelle was attentive and engaging over our 18 month engagement while working with South Second. The venue itself is beautiful and doesn't need a ton of decorations. The staff (including the wait staff) were incredibly kind, thoughtful, and professional. The food and bar can get expensive, but we found it well worth it and people still comment on how delicious the food was and how open the bar was.
Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Brie Skolaski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
South Second was the perfect spot for us. We chose South Second as our wedding venue this August for a couple of reasons but the main one was we just absolutely loved the space. A HUGE added bonus is that the catering is done by Saz's so thats one less choice you have to worry about in the millions of wedding choices you have. We got SO many compliments on the beautiful venue, but even more on the mashed potatoes (highly recommend those!) Michelle was incredibly helpful and responsive to our 100 questions and really helped make our day perfect. The staff was kind and friendly on the night of our wedding and everything went perfectly. We would recommend South Second to anyone looking to host a killer party!
Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
South Second was the perfect spot for us. We chose South Second as our wedding venue this August for a couple of reasons but the main one was we just absolutely loved the space. A HUGE added bonus is that the catering is done by Saz's so thats one less choice you have to worry about in the millions of wedding choices you have. We got SO many compliments on the beautiful venue, but even more on the mashed potatoes (highly recommend those!) Michelle was incredibly helpful and responsive to our 100 questions and really helped make our day perfect. The staff was kind and friendly on the night of our wedding and everything went perfectly. We would recommend South Second to anyone looking to host a killer party!
Reviewed on 21-10-2019
Emily Teske (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We could not have been happier with our decision to use South Second for our wedding venue. Not only is it a beautiful venue, but the service is phenomenal! The industrial feel drew us to South Second in the first place, but photos do not do it justice. We had both our ceremony and reception in the space, and with 120 people it still felt intimate but there was plenty of space for people to mingle. We heard endless comments from our guests about how unique the space was! Another reason we loved South Second was the food! Saz's Catering is a Milwaukee staple, and we knew we wanted them to cater our wedding regardless of which venue we used. The fact that Saz's is South Second's exclusive caterer made the process that much easier for us. Some guests even told us that it was the best wedding food they ever had. In addition to the food, they have a number of great bar packages, and the bartenders were always quick to get our guests their drinks. And, or course, the catering staff and bartenders were very professional and handled everything smoothly. As if the look of the venue, the food, and the service weren't enough, working with Michelle as our venue coordinator made the entire experience that much better. She was so helpful and informative throughout the process and helped our day run smoothly. We can't thank Michelle and all the staff enough for making our wedding day so perfect!
Reviewed on 21-08-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We could not have been happier with our decision to use South Second for our wedding venue. Not only is it a beautiful venue, but the service is phenomenal! The industrial feel drew us to South Second in the first place, but photos do not do it justice. We had both our ceremony and reception in the space, and with 120 people it still felt intimate but there was plenty of space for people to mingle. We heard endless comments from our guests about how unique the space was! Another reason we loved South Second was the food! Saz's Catering is a Milwaukee staple, and we knew we wanted them to cater our wedding regardless of which venue we used. The fact that Saz's is South Second's exclusive caterer made the process that much easier for us. Some guests even told us that it was the best wedding food they ever had. In addition to the food, they have a number of great bar packages, and the bartenders were always quick to get our guests their drinks. And, or course, the catering staff and bartenders were very professional and handled everything smoothly. As if the look of the venue, the food, and the service weren't enough, working with Michelle as our venue coordinator made the entire experience that much better. She was so helpful and informative throughout the process and helped our day run smoothly. We can't thank Michelle and all the staff enough for making our wedding day so perfect!
Reviewed on 21-08-2019
Taylor Pieper (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
Michelle Anderson and the Saz's team 100% exceeded mine and my groom's expectations! They saw our vision and made it come to life. We cannot rave enough about how fun the night was. We selected the \"I Do\" package which included hand-passed and a table spread of hors d'oeuvres, passed champagne, a call open bar package, table wine service, plated meals served with bread and salad, and late night food. It was perfect! Food is delicious and portioned well. We enjoyed each part of the package - so worth it! The venue comes with a cool mezzanine, bridal suite, and patio for extra space. The vibe is very modern and industrial which allows for flexible canvas for all of your creative details.The Saz's team also works so well with other vendors! This is super important when coordinating many moving parts. What a dream team - just.. wow!
Reviewed on 13-08-2019
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
Michelle Anderson and the Saz's team 100% exceeded mine and my groom's expectations! They saw our vision and made it come to life. We cannot rave enough about how fun the night was. We selected the \"I Do\" package which included hand-passed and a table spread of hors d'oeuvres, passed champagne, a call open bar package, table wine service, plated meals served with bread and salad, and late night food. It was perfect! Food is delicious and portioned well. We enjoyed each part of the package - so worth it! The venue comes with a cool mezzanine, bridal suite, and patio for extra space. The vibe is very modern and industrial which allows for flexible canvas for all of your creative details.The Saz's team also works so well with other vendors! This is super important when coordinating many moving parts. What a dream team - just.. wow!
Reviewed on 13-08-2019
Paulina Garcia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
Amazing!!! We couldn't have done it without Michelle guiding us through it all. First thing we notice was all the attention and dedication Michelle showed us. The venue was perfect for us and the food was amazing. We got lots of positive feedback from our family and friends regarding the food, venue, service, etc. We held our ceremony and reception and it was just perfect. Excellent choice.
Reviewed on 16-07-2019
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
Amazing!!! We couldn't have done it without Michelle guiding us through it all. First thing we notice was all the attention and dedication Michelle showed us. The venue was perfect for us and the food was amazing. We got lots of positive feedback from our family and friends regarding the food, venue, service, etc. We held our ceremony and reception and it was just perfect. Excellent choice.
Reviewed on 16-07-2019
Leah Hollaway (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
We had our wedding at South Second on June 22, 2019 and we could not be more pleased with our whole experience!From the first time we met Michelle to inquire about the space, to the tasting event where we could bring both of our parents, to our final meeting, and finally the day of the wedding; everything went completely smoothly!We got such a great value for our 200 guests- appetizers, dinner, late night food, and drinks quite reasonably. Many people came up to us saying how delicious the food was and how amazing the space was! It is so unique, you can dress the space up or keep it very simple- it looks beautiful either way! It was great weather, and having the garage doors open really added to the vibe. Having a photo booth in the mezzanine was perfect and gave that space some purpose!I am just so thrilled that we chose South Second as our reception venue. Working with Michelle was so easy! Would recommend over and over again!
Reviewed on 15-07-2019
Wedding Date 22-06-2019
We had our wedding at South Second on June 22, 2019 and we could not be more pleased with our whole experience!From the first time we met Michelle to inquire about the space, to the tasting event where we could bring both of our parents, to our final meeting, and finally the day of the wedding; everything went completely smoothly!We got such a great value for our 200 guests- appetizers, dinner, late night food, and drinks quite reasonably. Many people came up to us saying how delicious the food was and how amazing the space was! It is so unique, you can dress the space up or keep it very simple- it looks beautiful either way! It was great weather, and having the garage doors open really added to the vibe. Having a photo booth in the mezzanine was perfect and gave that space some purpose!I am just so thrilled that we chose South Second as our reception venue. Working with Michelle was so easy! Would recommend over and over again!
Reviewed on 15-07-2019
Caitlin Kooping (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
We held our ceremony and reception at South Second on June 15, 2019. I absolutely loved the space from the moment I saw it. While we had a different coordinator to begin with, Michelle is who took over about six months before the wedding and it was a super smooth transition. She answered all of our questions and made any and all changes possible. The food was amazing - everyone raved about it - and we were able to do some customizations to make it exactly what we wanted! The staff at the bar during the reception was also wonderful! Barely ever a line for drinks and everyone loved the service. The final call to discuss final details really put me at ease a few weeks prior that everything would be wonderful. I highly recommend you check out South Second if you’re looking for a wonderful, unique venue with EXCELLENT service and food.
Reviewed on 27-06-2019
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
We held our ceremony and reception at South Second on June 15, 2019. I absolutely loved the space from the moment I saw it. While we had a different coordinator to begin with, Michelle is who took over about six months before the wedding and it was a super smooth transition. She answered all of our questions and made any and all changes possible. The food was amazing - everyone raved about it - and we were able to do some customizations to make it exactly what we wanted! The staff at the bar during the reception was also wonderful! Barely ever a line for drinks and everyone loved the service. The final call to discuss final details really put me at ease a few weeks prior that everything would be wonderful. I highly recommend you check out South Second if you’re looking for a wonderful, unique venue with EXCELLENT service and food.
Reviewed on 27-06-2019
Rachel P (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
June 8, 2019, we had our wedding at South Second and it was simply amazing! The entire day ran smoothly thanks to Michelle and the team at Saz's. I fell in love with the space when I first walked in for a tour. The industrial vibe is like none other. South Second offers such a cool, unique location right in the city! Michelle is a god send. She responds in a timely manner and will answer all of your questions (even if you have a million of them)! Our guests LOVED the food, as well as the space. Thank you to Michelle and Saz's for providing an unforgettable wedding experience. We will forever talk about South Second to all of our friends and family.
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
June 8, 2019, we had our wedding at South Second and it was simply amazing! The entire day ran smoothly thanks to Michelle and the team at Saz's. I fell in love with the space when I first walked in for a tour. The industrial vibe is like none other. South Second offers such a cool, unique location right in the city! Michelle is a god send. She responds in a timely manner and will answer all of your questions (even if you have a million of them)! Our guests LOVED the food, as well as the space. Thank you to Michelle and Saz's for providing an unforgettable wedding experience. We will forever talk about South Second to all of our friends and family.
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Benjamin Madsen (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
We had our wedding and reception at South Second with Saz's catering our dinner. We wanted a large warehouse like space that felt industrial yet modern and this fit perfectly. It required very little extra decorating other than centerpieces. The wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we are still in awe over how well everything came together. The number one thing that we heard throughout the night and weeks after the wedding was how amazing the food was. Saz's was spectacular in meeting any special requests we had and delivered delicious and delectable food throughout the night. I would HIGHLY suggest Saz's to cater any event you have and if you are looking for a beautiful venue then South Second is your best bet.
Reviewed on 06-06-2019
Wedding Date 10-05-2019
We had our wedding and reception at South Second with Saz's catering our dinner. We wanted a large warehouse like space that felt industrial yet modern and this fit perfectly. It required very little extra decorating other than centerpieces. The wedding day was absolutely beautiful and we are still in awe over how well everything came together. The number one thing that we heard throughout the night and weeks after the wedding was how amazing the food was. Saz's was spectacular in meeting any special requests we had and delivered delicious and delectable food throughout the night. I would HIGHLY suggest Saz's to cater any event you have and if you are looking for a beautiful venue then South Second is your best bet.
Reviewed on 06-06-2019
Kaitlyn Gostomski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-05-2019
Our wedding was 5.17.19, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about choosing South Second for both our ceremony and reception venue. Throughout the entire planning process, Michelle was readily available and easy to connect with when we had any questions or changes to make. She was extremely organized and helped put us at ease when planning our wedding. The staff was exceptional, the space itself is beautiful and spacious, and the food was simply delicious. I have had so many guests come up to my husband and I and rave about how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food and service was. The staff was able to effortlessly flip the room from ceremony to reception in no time and get the party started! South Second was the perfect space for our various vendors to help add to our day. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and South Second is to thank. I would highly recommend choosing this space for a Milwaukee wedding, you will not regret it!
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Wedding Date 17-05-2019
Our wedding was 5.17.19, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about choosing South Second for both our ceremony and reception venue. Throughout the entire planning process, Michelle was readily available and easy to connect with when we had any questions or changes to make. She was extremely organized and helped put us at ease when planning our wedding. The staff was exceptional, the space itself is beautiful and spacious, and the food was simply delicious. I have had so many guests come up to my husband and I and rave about how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food and service was. The staff was able to effortlessly flip the room from ceremony to reception in no time and get the party started! South Second was the perfect space for our various vendors to help add to our day. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and South Second is to thank. I would highly recommend choosing this space for a Milwaukee wedding, you will not regret it!
Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Allyssa Clapsaddle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Had our wedding reception at South Second the last weekend of April and we could not be more thrilled with how everything went! The venue is gorgeous and unique and easy to make your own. Very open to all vendors for flowers, desserts, etc. Food does have to be through Saz's but this was not a problem for us as the food was AWESOME. One month later and we are still getting compliments on our food! Linens, chairs, and tables are also all included which is super convenient and keeps costs at a minimum. The staff was great, bartenders exceptional. Special shout out to Katie who was great especially through the end stages of the planning process. If it was possible, she was going to try to make it happen. We did a his and her's drink selection and I asked if a white sangria would be an option (expecting a no) and I got a very excited yes! All of our guests loved it, as did I! She also brought me a whole plate of appetizers while my day of coordinator brought me sangria as my dress was being bustled in the bridal suite hahaha :) Wedding Pro Tip: surround yourself with wonderful ladies. Thank you, South Second and Saz's for helping make our wedding everything we wanted and more! You went above and beyond!
Reviewed on 23-05-2019
Wedding Date 27-04-2019
Had our wedding reception at South Second the last weekend of April and we could not be more thrilled with how everything went! The venue is gorgeous and unique and easy to make your own. Very open to all vendors for flowers, desserts, etc. Food does have to be through Saz's but this was not a problem for us as the food was AWESOME. One month later and we are still getting compliments on our food! Linens, chairs, and tables are also all included which is super convenient and keeps costs at a minimum. The staff was great, bartenders exceptional. Special shout out to Katie who was great especially through the end stages of the planning process. If it was possible, she was going to try to make it happen. We did a his and her's drink selection and I asked if a white sangria would be an option (expecting a no) and I got a very excited yes! All of our guests loved it, as did I! She also brought me a whole plate of appetizers while my day of coordinator brought me sangria as my dress was being bustled in the bridal suite hahaha :) Wedding Pro Tip: surround yourself with wonderful ladies. Thank you, South Second and Saz's for helping make our wedding everything we wanted and more! You went above and beyond!
Reviewed on 23-05-2019
Douglas Stewart (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
South Second is a fantastic venue for hosting a wedding! The space is a really beautiful industrial-style space that is very open and flexible to accommodate different setups and wedding sizes. We had ~125 guests and the room didn't feel too big or too small. We had both the ceremony and reception there, and the staff did such an amazing job turning the room over during the cocktail hour that we really didn't even notice. The mezzanine level and the outdoor area are great additional spaces for guests to use. Working with Michelle and Angie was a really great experience. They were very responsive and accommodating with our requests, and Angie did a fantastic job the night of the event making sure that everything ran smoothly. Prices were laid out clearly, and it was a major relief for us to have tables/chairs/linens/etc. as well as catering all included as part of the package, as we were planning everything from Philadelphia. Also, the food was fantastic! So many of our guests came to us to rave about the food, and how much they enjoyed the family-style service. South Second really helped to make it a spectacular wedding day!
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Wedding Date 12-05-2018
South Second is a fantastic venue for hosting a wedding! The space is a really beautiful industrial-style space that is very open and flexible to accommodate different setups and wedding sizes. We had ~125 guests and the room didn't feel too big or too small. We had both the ceremony and reception there, and the staff did such an amazing job turning the room over during the cocktail hour that we really didn't even notice. The mezzanine level and the outdoor area are great additional spaces for guests to use. Working with Michelle and Angie was a really great experience. They were very responsive and accommodating with our requests, and Angie did a fantastic job the night of the event making sure that everything ran smoothly. Prices were laid out clearly, and it was a major relief for us to have tables/chairs/linens/etc. as well as catering all included as part of the package, as we were planning everything from Philadelphia. Also, the food was fantastic! So many of our guests came to us to rave about the food, and how much they enjoyed the family-style service. South Second really helped to make it a spectacular wedding day!
Reviewed on 29-10-2018
Tricia Pavasil (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
South Second is a beautiful industrial wedding venue that has everything you need to make your special day amazing! The space can be transformed into whatever you want, or it can be left in it's original state and still be perfect. The lounge/ loft comes with many benefits. We used it as a game room with corn hole & giant jenga. It also acts as a great hangout space to get away from the craziness of the dance floor. The bridal suite is another bonus room which we used prior to the reception as a private hangout and later in the night as a safe location to store gifts. In addition to having a fantastic venue, the staff is amazing! We never felt overwhelmed or pressured. Michelle (our planner) helped us through every step - even with our unique wedding shot toast! We brought in personalized shot glasses for each guest to take home with them- also to be filled and brought to the tables prior to final speech of the night. Michelle personally took this task on, ensuring each glass was delivered to the right person - she went above and beyond to help make this work for us! Last, but definitely not least was the food! Everyone we talked too couldn't stop raving about how great the food was! Saz's provides a huge variety of catering options, and I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu! Overall, South Second was a dream venue.
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
South Second is a beautiful industrial wedding venue that has everything you need to make your special day amazing! The space can be transformed into whatever you want, or it can be left in it's original state and still be perfect. The lounge/ loft comes with many benefits. We used it as a game room with corn hole & giant jenga. It also acts as a great hangout space to get away from the craziness of the dance floor. The bridal suite is another bonus room which we used prior to the reception as a private hangout and later in the night as a safe location to store gifts. In addition to having a fantastic venue, the staff is amazing! We never felt overwhelmed or pressured. Michelle (our planner) helped us through every step - even with our unique wedding shot toast! We brought in personalized shot glasses for each guest to take home with them- also to be filled and brought to the tables prior to final speech of the night. Michelle personally took this task on, ensuring each glass was delivered to the right person - she went above and beyond to help make this work for us! Last, but definitely not least was the food! Everyone we talked too couldn't stop raving about how great the food was! Saz's provides a huge variety of catering options, and I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu! Overall, South Second was a dream venue.
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Sarah Butler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
South Second was a breeze to work with and is especially a venue to consider if you're looking for a trendy alternative to a typical banquet hall. South Second had all the benefits of that—on-site catering, tons of tables, cool chairs, huge variety of linens, great bartenders, friendly planners (who made planning easy especially from out of state) but still offered the freedom to host a custom event that went beyond (and looked nothing like) the typical wedding. We got tons of compliments from our guests on how cool the space is! It was the warm and laid-back Milwaukee vibe we wanted, and we have such great memories of walking into the venue after our off-site ceremony and seeing it set up exactly as we had envisioned. It was like a dream!
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
South Second was a breeze to work with and is especially a venue to consider if you're looking for a trendy alternative to a typical banquet hall. South Second had all the benefits of that—on-site catering, tons of tables, cool chairs, huge variety of linens, great bartenders, friendly planners (who made planning easy especially from out of state) but still offered the freedom to host a custom event that went beyond (and looked nothing like) the typical wedding. We got tons of compliments from our guests on how cool the space is! It was the warm and laid-back Milwaukee vibe we wanted, and we have such great memories of walking into the venue after our off-site ceremony and seeing it set up exactly as we had envisioned. It was like a dream!
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Sarah Serbiak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
South Second was a perfect venue. Communication was prompt, comprehensive, and friendly. All costs were transparently laid out in the contract, and they were very accommodating when we asked for slight alterations or upgrades. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Milwaukee area; additionally, I would recommend this venue to couples planning a their wedding from another location. We planned our entire wedding from NYC yet everything was perfectly coordinated when we got to WI.
Reviewed on 05-10-2018
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
South Second was a perfect venue. Communication was prompt, comprehensive, and friendly. All costs were transparently laid out in the contract, and they were very accommodating when we asked for slight alterations or upgrades. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Milwaukee area; additionally, I would recommend this venue to couples planning a their wedding from another location. We planned our entire wedding from NYC yet everything was perfectly coordinated when we got to WI.
Reviewed on 05-10-2018
Missy Peters (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
I am truly being honest in saying that South Second really does have it all. Leading up to our wedding day our coordinator Michelle was super responsive, patient, and an all around pleasure to work with. The entire staff at South Second really is above and beyond from the planning of your event to the execution. Beyond that, the space itself is beautiful and a great size. Not too big and not too small. We had 120 guests and had plenty of space without feeling like the venue was empty. If you’re debating whether or not the venue is right for you, just go see it. It space, staff, and overall vibe speaks for itself!
Reviewed on 04-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
I am truly being honest in saying that South Second really does have it all. Leading up to our wedding day our coordinator Michelle was super responsive, patient, and an all around pleasure to work with. The entire staff at South Second really is above and beyond from the planning of your event to the execution. Beyond that, the space itself is beautiful and a great size. Not too big and not too small. We had 120 guests and had plenty of space without feeling like the venue was empty. If you’re debating whether or not the venue is right for you, just go see it. It space, staff, and overall vibe speaks for itself!
Reviewed on 04-10-2018
Kelly Madden (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
South Second was the dream venue for our wedding! The historic industrial vibe is exactly what we were looking for. The open concept was perfect for our large number of guests. Angie was extremely helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and available to answer all questions we had. We received plenty of compliments from our guests on the beauty of the space, the excellent bar service, and great food.
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
South Second was the dream venue for our wedding! The historic industrial vibe is exactly what we were looking for. The open concept was perfect for our large number of guests. Angie was extremely helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and available to answer all questions we had. We received plenty of compliments from our guests on the beauty of the space, the excellent bar service, and great food.
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Ashley Capacio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
My husband and I could not have imagined a better venue for our reception. Michelle was so easy to work with - She was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food was. Everything was perfect! We couldn't have found a better place for our wedding!
Reviewed on 02-10-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
My husband and I could not have imagined a better venue for our reception. Michelle was so easy to work with - She was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food was. Everything was perfect! We couldn't have found a better place for our wedding!
Reviewed on 02-10-2018
Kayla Lien (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
South Second was absolutely wonderful! Our day turned out to be absolutely perfect, and it was amazing watching our vision come to life in this space! We loved the \"blank slate\" this venue was in allowing us to add our touches of whimsy, and the ease of bringing the room to life with touches of greenery, hints of gold, and vintage elements! We walked into the space and were blown away at what a wonderful job ALL of our vendors did in making it the most perfect room we'd ever seen! Michelle was AMAZING to work with! She was so responsive to all of my questions throughout the process (and trust me there were lots), and made sure everything went smoothly on our special day! We can't thank South Second enough for making our day the most perfect day! We're still overflowing with joy! :)
Reviewed on 18-08-2018
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
South Second was absolutely wonderful! Our day turned out to be absolutely perfect, and it was amazing watching our vision come to life in this space! We loved the \"blank slate\" this venue was in allowing us to add our touches of whimsy, and the ease of bringing the room to life with touches of greenery, hints of gold, and vintage elements! We walked into the space and were blown away at what a wonderful job ALL of our vendors did in making it the most perfect room we'd ever seen! Michelle was AMAZING to work with! She was so responsive to all of my questions throughout the process (and trust me there were lots), and made sure everything went smoothly on our special day! We can't thank South Second enough for making our day the most perfect day! We're still overflowing with joy! :)
Reviewed on 18-08-2018
Brittany Schwalbe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
As soon as my husband and I walked into this place, we knew we wanted this venue for our special day. Michelle was absolutely amazing. She communicated with us and made sure we had our timeline figured out correctly. She made sure the night was perfect from the layout to making sure my husband and I were getting our drinks and food. The service and food was all spectacular as well. We could have not been more happy!
Reviewed on 14-08-2018
Wedding Date 14-07-2018
As soon as my husband and I walked into this place, we knew we wanted this venue for our special day. Michelle was absolutely amazing. She communicated with us and made sure we had our timeline figured out correctly. She made sure the night was perfect from the layout to making sure my husband and I were getting our drinks and food. The service and food was all spectacular as well. We could have not been more happy!
Reviewed on 14-08-2018
Adam Wied (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2018
We could not be happier with or choice to have our wedding, cocktail hour, and reception at South Second. They far exceeded our expectations. They were amazing throughout the whole process, specifically Michelle. My emails were answered in a couple hours, and she was so patient with all of the (many, many) questions I asked throughout the process. They were able to give me suggestions on things such as timing, extra vendors for valet, and every single person they suggested was amazing. The valet they recommended to us literally ran to the cars when someone needed their car. All of our other vendors loved working with South Second. We had so many guests compliment us on the space, the food and how well the timing was wedding was run and that is all thanks to South Second. I can't say enough how amazing the space and people were to work with!
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Wedding Date 21-07-2018
We could not be happier with or choice to have our wedding, cocktail hour, and reception at South Second. They far exceeded our expectations. They were amazing throughout the whole process, specifically Michelle. My emails were answered in a couple hours, and she was so patient with all of the (many, many) questions I asked throughout the process. They were able to give me suggestions on things such as timing, extra vendors for valet, and every single person they suggested was amazing. The valet they recommended to us literally ran to the cars when someone needed their car. All of our other vendors loved working with South Second. We had so many guests compliment us on the space, the food and how well the timing was wedding was run and that is all thanks to South Second. I can't say enough how amazing the space and people were to work with!
Reviewed on 06-08-2018
Cristina Soto (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
We are so happy we chose South Second as our wedding venue. From the moment we saw the space, we knew that the room itself would make for a good wedding, but everything exceeded our expectations. I was planning the wedding while living in another state, but the solid communication from South Second made everything very easy. Working with Michelle and Angie was truly seamless. They answered all of my crazy questions quickly and offered great suggestions throughout the whole process. Our guests commented on the wonderful and unique atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the good food (particularly the ribs), so we couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
We are so happy we chose South Second as our wedding venue. From the moment we saw the space, we knew that the room itself would make for a good wedding, but everything exceeded our expectations. I was planning the wedding while living in another state, but the solid communication from South Second made everything very easy. Working with Michelle and Angie was truly seamless. They answered all of my crazy questions quickly and offered great suggestions throughout the whole process. Our guests commented on the wonderful and unique atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the good food (particularly the ribs), so we couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Lauren Mielke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-03-2018
South Second was the perfect venue for our wedding! From the moment we reached out to Michelle, we were treated with such professionalism. We wanted a non-traditional wedding that included a cocktail hour before the ceremony and had guests sitting at their dinner tables for our short ceremony to prevent any turn over time. An aisle was created for our immediate family and close friends and by doing this, we were able to use the space for both the ceremony and dinner even though we had close to 200 guests. Our vision was executed perfectly! I am obsessed with details, and Michelle quickly responded to every email I sent, answering each question and followed through with all of our requests. Michelle was out on maternity leave for our event, but made sure to connect us with Katie, who took over the last few weeks and was our contact the night of our wedding. Katie was amazing! The entire South Second staff made sure each detail was perfect for us! We have received nothing but glowing reviews about our venue and the amazing food! If you are looking for a venue that provides top notch customer service, is unique, charming and beautiful with the most delicious food, book now with South Second!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Wedding Date 17-03-2018
South Second was the perfect venue for our wedding! From the moment we reached out to Michelle, we were treated with such professionalism. We wanted a non-traditional wedding that included a cocktail hour before the ceremony and had guests sitting at their dinner tables for our short ceremony to prevent any turn over time. An aisle was created for our immediate family and close friends and by doing this, we were able to use the space for both the ceremony and dinner even though we had close to 200 guests. Our vision was executed perfectly! I am obsessed with details, and Michelle quickly responded to every email I sent, answering each question and followed through with all of our requests. Michelle was out on maternity leave for our event, but made sure to connect us with Katie, who took over the last few weeks and was our contact the night of our wedding. Katie was amazing! The entire South Second staff made sure each detail was perfect for us! We have received nothing but glowing reviews about our venue and the amazing food! If you are looking for a venue that provides top notch customer service, is unique, charming and beautiful with the most delicious food, book now with South Second!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Alex C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
THE BEST. We booked in February 2016, before South Second was even open so we were a little bit nervous, as no reviews had been posted yet. BEST DECISION we made with all of our wedding planning. Michelle was amazing. I can't tell you how many times I had to change my seating chart and she didn't even flinch. We have some crazy dietary needs in my family and Michelle handled everything so professionally. Our friends and family are still raving about our wedding (6 months later now!). Everything from the venue to the staff to the food. TOP NOTCH!
Reviewed on 16-02-2018
Wedding Date 12-08-2017
THE BEST. We booked in February 2016, before South Second was even open so we were a little bit nervous, as no reviews had been posted yet. BEST DECISION we made with all of our wedding planning. Michelle was amazing. I can't tell you how many times I had to change my seating chart and she didn't even flinch. We have some crazy dietary needs in my family and Michelle handled everything so professionally. Our friends and family are still raving about our wedding (6 months later now!). Everything from the venue to the staff to the food. TOP NOTCH!
Reviewed on 16-02-2018
Jalynn Krejcarek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2017
I know it sounds so cliché to say, but our wedding day really was the best day ever! We had both our ceremony and reception at South Second in September. The transition of the room from ceremony to reception and the entire day itself was executed perfectly- (which is obviously every bride's dream come true!). Michelle is truly wonderful and I couldn't recommend her and the staff at South Second enough. In the months leading up to our big day, Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is incredibly organized, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. She helped to ease our concerns and took some of the stress out of wedding planning- which every bride and groom knows is huge! Michelle is a rock star and she is one of the reasons why we are so thankful we chose South Second for our big day!As far as the food goes, Saz's did not disappoint- no surprise there of course. We had breakfast for dinner and the food was awesome. All of our guests gave us so many compliments. It was perfect that we were able to have our hors d'oeuvres coordinate with our breakfast theme, and of course they were delicious!We are so thankful that we decided on South Second for our wedding. The space is absolutely beautiful and unique. Michelle and the rest of the staff at South Second were so professional and accommodating, we couldn't have asked for a better group of people. Overall, I think it's pretty obvious that we loved our experience at South Second and will remember our wonderful day for a lifetime! :)
Reviewed on 29-11-2017
Wedding Date 15-09-2017
I know it sounds so cliché to say, but our wedding day really was the best day ever! We had both our ceremony and reception at South Second in September. The transition of the room from ceremony to reception and the entire day itself was executed perfectly- (which is obviously every bride's dream come true!). Michelle is truly wonderful and I couldn't recommend her and the staff at South Second enough. In the months leading up to our big day, Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is incredibly organized, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. She helped to ease our concerns and took some of the stress out of wedding planning- which every bride and groom knows is huge! Michelle is a rock star and she is one of the reasons why we are so thankful we chose South Second for our big day!As far as the food goes, Saz's did not disappoint- no surprise there of course. We had breakfast for dinner and the food was awesome. All of our guests gave us so many compliments. It was perfect that we were able to have our hors d'oeuvres coordinate with our breakfast theme, and of course they were delicious!We are so thankful that we decided on South Second for our wedding. The space is absolutely beautiful and unique. Michelle and the rest of the staff at South Second were so professional and accommodating, we couldn't have asked for a better group of people. Overall, I think it's pretty obvious that we loved our experience at South Second and will remember our wonderful day for a lifetime! :)
Reviewed on 29-11-2017
Mary Dolan (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2018
South Second is an incredible venue for a wedding reception, and Michelle is an excellent coordinator. The entire team at South Second is attentive, responsive and first class. The food is EXCELLENT! Our guests RAVED throughout the evening--the food, the atmosphere, the bartenders, the venue itself. And we continue to receive messages about how much fun everyone had. There was not a single thing that didn't go beyond our expectations. Thank you, Sasz, Michelle and the South Second team!!!
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Wedding Date 17-12-2018
South Second is an incredible venue for a wedding reception, and Michelle is an excellent coordinator. The entire team at South Second is attentive, responsive and first class. The food is EXCELLENT! Our guests RAVED throughout the evening--the food, the atmosphere, the bartenders, the venue itself. And we continue to receive messages about how much fun everyone had. There was not a single thing that didn't go beyond our expectations. Thank you, Sasz, Michelle and the South Second team!!!
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Lindsey McKee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2017
We cannot say enough good things about Michelle and South Second! Michelle was incredible to work with- so organized and insightful and our entire evening was seamless! We served over 200 guests and each and every appetizer, steak, shrimp, etc was absolutely perfect! Our guests were wild for the food and we received tons compliments! The service was amazing- every staff member was a delight! Truly, our wedding was perfection and we owe a great deal to Michelle, Saz's Hospitality Group, and crew.
Reviewed on 25-09-2017
Wedding Date 22-09-2017
We cannot say enough good things about Michelle and South Second! Michelle was incredible to work with- so organized and insightful and our entire evening was seamless! We served over 200 guests and each and every appetizer, steak, shrimp, etc was absolutely perfect! Our guests were wild for the food and we received tons compliments! The service was amazing- every staff member was a delight! Truly, our wedding was perfection and we owe a great deal to Michelle, Saz's Hospitality Group, and crew.
Reviewed on 25-09-2017
Amanda Zibolski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
South Second was the perfect venue for us! Everything was amazing and Michelle was incredibly helpful and a joy to work with. I was planning from out of state and she was always available to answer any questions I had. The food was AMAZING. We got SO many compliments on the food and venue overall. So glad that we chose South Second!!
Reviewed on 30-08-2017
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
South Second was the perfect venue for us! Everything was amazing and Michelle was incredibly helpful and a joy to work with. I was planning from out of state and she was always available to answer any questions I had. The food was AMAZING. We got SO many compliments on the food and venue overall. So glad that we chose South Second!!
Reviewed on 30-08-2017
Kelly O'Connell- Rutter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
Everything went so smoothly this past weekend at our wedding with South Second. Michelle was patient and so helpful through our whole planning process. The food was OUTSTANDING! Several of our guests commented that it was the best meal at a wedding they had ever had! This venue is gorgeous alone so not many decorations were even needed. The late night snack was a big hit as well and the whole staff was so nice and accommodating. The bar staff was efficient and did not skimp on the cocktails. I would recommend South Second to anyone looking for a wedding or event venue.
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
Everything went so smoothly this past weekend at our wedding with South Second. Michelle was patient and so helpful through our whole planning process. The food was OUTSTANDING! Several of our guests commented that it was the best meal at a wedding they had ever had! This venue is gorgeous alone so not many decorations were even needed. The late night snack was a big hit as well and the whole staff was so nice and accommodating. The bar staff was efficient and did not skimp on the cocktails. I would recommend South Second to anyone looking for a wedding or event venue.
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Trey Cochran (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2018
From start to finish, South Saz's provided exceptional service and were always happy in doing so! There is a huge benefit to having your own personal event manager walk you through each step of the process. On the night of our wedding, all our guests kept saying was how amazing the venue and food was. They loved the open, airy feeling that the location has, especially when the garage doors are open! The layout, lighting, spacing and everything just flowed so well. We couldn't have imagined anything better. I highly recommend working with Saz's for a top notch experience at a very reasonable price as well!
Reviewed on 18-08-2017
Wedding Date 18-10-2018
From start to finish, South Saz's provided exceptional service and were always happy in doing so! There is a huge benefit to having your own personal event manager walk you through each step of the process. On the night of our wedding, all our guests kept saying was how amazing the venue and food was. They loved the open, airy feeling that the location has, especially when the garage doors are open! The layout, lighting, spacing and everything just flowed so well. We couldn't have imagined anything better. I highly recommend working with Saz's for a top notch experience at a very reasonable price as well!
Reviewed on 18-08-2017
Michelle Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
I can't imagine celebrating our big day any where else! Michelle A. was absolutely amazing to work with. She answered all our questions and was very attentive to what we wanted. This venue is absolutely gorgeous, definitely one of Milwaukee's gems! So many of our guests said it was the BEST food they've ever had. And I heard over and over how much everyone loved the venue and how unique it was. My husbands family is all out of town, we wanted to do our wedding as \"Milwaukee\" style as possible and South Second was absolutely perfect. I don't think I could be any happier. I highly recommend South Second.
Reviewed on 10-08-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
I can't imagine celebrating our big day any where else! Michelle A. was absolutely amazing to work with. She answered all our questions and was very attentive to what we wanted. This venue is absolutely gorgeous, definitely one of Milwaukee's gems! So many of our guests said it was the BEST food they've ever had. And I heard over and over how much everyone loved the venue and how unique it was. My husbands family is all out of town, we wanted to do our wedding as \"Milwaukee\" style as possible and South Second was absolutely perfect. I don't think I could be any happier. I highly recommend South Second.
Reviewed on 10-08-2017
Emily Buck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2017
We had the absolute most perfect experience with South Second! Our wedding day was everything we had hoped it would be - & more! Thanks to Michelle & her team, everything went extremely smoothly. Her positive energy & excitement for our big day was truly heartwarming. We highly recommend South Second & Saz's! Great communication, atmosphere, and food!!
Reviewed on 22-07-2017
Wedding Date 07-07-2017
We had the absolute most perfect experience with South Second! Our wedding day was everything we had hoped it would be - & more! Thanks to Michelle & her team, everything went extremely smoothly. Her positive energy & excitement for our big day was truly heartwarming. We highly recommend South Second & Saz's! Great communication, atmosphere, and food!!
Reviewed on 22-07-2017
Emily Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
Planning a wedding with South Second and Michelle was a DREAM! Everything about the venue, food, bar service, and staff was perfect! The best part of working with Michelle and South Second was that they definitely made you feel like they have done this a million times (way less stressful for you!), while also truly caring about your thoughts/ideas/opinions on how to make YOUR wedding day unique and special. Michelle was extremely responsive to any questions I had, and she helped me nail down a perfect timeline for the reception. You not only get a big, beautiful space for your event, but also a coordinator to make sure everything goes smoothly. Also, the food was delicious! Saz's can do no wrong! A ton of people told me it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I would recommend South Second for any event, especially weddings! The entire process will not only be stress-free, but also FUN! And your expectations will be exceeded! Thank you so much to South Second, Saz's, and Michelle for being such a huge part of my wedding day, and making it so wonderful!
Reviewed on 12-07-2017
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
Planning a wedding with South Second and Michelle was a DREAM! Everything about the venue, food, bar service, and staff was perfect! The best part of working with Michelle and South Second was that they definitely made you feel like they have done this a million times (way less stressful for you!), while also truly caring about your thoughts/ideas/opinions on how to make YOUR wedding day unique and special. Michelle was extremely responsive to any questions I had, and she helped me nail down a perfect timeline for the reception. You not only get a big, beautiful space for your event, but also a coordinator to make sure everything goes smoothly. Also, the food was delicious! Saz's can do no wrong! A ton of people told me it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I would recommend South Second for any event, especially weddings! The entire process will not only be stress-free, but also FUN! And your expectations will be exceeded! Thank you so much to South Second, Saz's, and Michelle for being such a huge part of my wedding day, and making it so wonderful!
Reviewed on 12-07-2017
Casey Milroy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
South Second exceeded all of our expectations! We hosted our reception for our wedding in this venue and it was perfection. The service was excellent and the food was delicious! The entire night ran smoothly, and the set up of the space was beautiful. We couldn't be happier that we chose South Second as our venue for our wedding reception. I'd recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
South Second exceeded all of our expectations! We hosted our reception for our wedding in this venue and it was perfection. The service was excellent and the food was delicious! The entire night ran smoothly, and the set up of the space was beautiful. We couldn't be happier that we chose South Second as our venue for our wedding reception. I'd recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Elizabeth Hitt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
I do not think I can say great things about South Second and their staff! We visited and chose South Second during their construction period and they exceeded all expectations that we could have had. Our entire wedding weekend ran so smooth because of South Second. Michelle, the event manager, was a gem to work with and always receptive to emails and answering my endless bride questions. She was available all evening to be sure that my groom and I were happy and her staff was constantly checking in. Our food was absolutely delicious and we've received endless compliments on how great it was \"for wedding food.\" The space is great and I have to give credit to the team in flipping the space while still hosting a successful cocktail hour. The night manager, Brett, was so helpful at the end of the evening in loading the shuttles and helping to pack boxes, which was definitely not in his job description! Thank you to everyone at South Second & Saz's for hosting the night of our lives!
Reviewed on 13-06-2017
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
I do not think I can say great things about South Second and their staff! We visited and chose South Second during their construction period and they exceeded all expectations that we could have had. Our entire wedding weekend ran so smooth because of South Second. Michelle, the event manager, was a gem to work with and always receptive to emails and answering my endless bride questions. She was available all evening to be sure that my groom and I were happy and her staff was constantly checking in. Our food was absolutely delicious and we've received endless compliments on how great it was \"for wedding food.\" The space is great and I have to give credit to the team in flipping the space while still hosting a successful cocktail hour. The night manager, Brett, was so helpful at the end of the evening in loading the shuttles and helping to pack boxes, which was definitely not in his job description! Thank you to everyone at South Second & Saz's for hosting the night of our lives!
Reviewed on 13-06-2017
Lindsay Kasavich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2017
My husband and I could not have had a better experience with South Second! The food was phenomenal and the staff was beyond accommodating and professional. We were receiving compliments all night! Michelle, our Event Manager, was extremely personable and made sure every little detail was perfect! We voiced that we were paying for the wedding on our own, and she was was extremely helpful with making sure we stayed within budget without sacrificing the food and drink we wanted. Also, I was sad when I thought I might miss eating our apps before the reception. When we pulled up to South Second Michelle had apps and champagne waiting for us in the bridal suite while she took our cocktail orders to make sure we had cocktails during dinner (the bar closed during dinner). We thank everyone at Saz's for making our wedding so perfect and memorable!
Reviewed on 12-06-2017
Wedding Date 02-06-2017
My husband and I could not have had a better experience with South Second! The food was phenomenal and the staff was beyond accommodating and professional. We were receiving compliments all night! Michelle, our Event Manager, was extremely personable and made sure every little detail was perfect! We voiced that we were paying for the wedding on our own, and she was was extremely helpful with making sure we stayed within budget without sacrificing the food and drink we wanted. Also, I was sad when I thought I might miss eating our apps before the reception. When we pulled up to South Second Michelle had apps and champagne waiting for us in the bridal suite while she took our cocktail orders to make sure we had cocktails during dinner (the bar closed during dinner). We thank everyone at Saz's for making our wedding so perfect and memorable!
Reviewed on 12-06-2017
Ashley Skelton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2016
I cannot say enough good things about South Second. We had our wedding there this December and it was a dream. First off, the coordinator Michelle is the absolute best. We booked the site before construction had even started, and before we had met Michelle. I knew it was going to be the best choice for us just by talking to Michelle. She is so responsive and helpful. I finally got to see the venue and meet the staff a few months later and I was so happy to see it looked exactly as they planned. Not only will you get an industrial and modern venue to make your own, but you will get to use Saz's catering which was above and beyond our expectations. The food on the wedding day tasted exactly like the tasting did months prior. We did family style dinning and our guests really enjoyed it. I highly recommend South Second for a wedding venue.
Reviewed on 31-01-2017
Wedding Date 03-12-2016
I cannot say enough good things about South Second. We had our wedding there this December and it was a dream. First off, the coordinator Michelle is the absolute best. We booked the site before construction had even started, and before we had met Michelle. I knew it was going to be the best choice for us just by talking to Michelle. She is so responsive and helpful. I finally got to see the venue and meet the staff a few months later and I was so happy to see it looked exactly as they planned. Not only will you get an industrial and modern venue to make your own, but you will get to use Saz's catering which was above and beyond our expectations. The food on the wedding day tasted exactly like the tasting did months prior. We did family style dinning and our guests really enjoyed it. I highly recommend South Second for a wedding venue.
Reviewed on 31-01-2017
Steph Schwerm (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-11-2016
We had our wedding reception at South Second and it was amazing. My now husband and I fell in love with the venue before it was finished with the remodeling. We thought it was a perfect local, industrial, chic place for our reception- and it sure was!!! Michelle was great to work with and super quick to respond to any question we had. The food was incredible and the gracious staff even helped gather decorations at the end of the night. I am so thankful we were able to celebrate our special day at South Second. I truly recommend this event space!!!
Reviewed on 29-11-2016
Wedding Date 19-11-2016
We had our wedding reception at South Second and it was amazing. My now husband and I fell in love with the venue before it was finished with the remodeling. We thought it was a perfect local, industrial, chic place for our reception- and it sure was!!! Michelle was great to work with and super quick to respond to any question we had. The food was incredible and the gracious staff even helped gather decorations at the end of the night. I am so thankful we were able to celebrate our special day at South Second. I truly recommend this event space!!!
Reviewed on 29-11-2016
Britnie Lobes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2016
I cannot even put into words how amazing the venue, food & staff was!!! Michelle was absolutely wonderful answering our countless questions & helpful in every way she could be! The food was phenomenal; from the cocktail hour snacks, to the dinner, to the late night snacks.. we had so many guests say so as well. We are still receiving kind words saying 'that was one of the best weddings I have ever been to' & it's all thanks to the staff at South Second. This venue was everything we pictured it to be & so so much more! We couldn't be happier with everything! Thank you so very much to Michelle & Saz's crew for everything & for making this the greatest day of our lives!
Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Wedding Date 12-11-2016
I cannot even put into words how amazing the venue, food & staff was!!! Michelle was absolutely wonderful answering our countless questions & helpful in every way she could be! The food was phenomenal; from the cocktail hour snacks, to the dinner, to the late night snacks.. we had so many guests say so as well. We are still receiving kind words saying 'that was one of the best weddings I have ever been to' & it's all thanks to the staff at South Second. This venue was everything we pictured it to be & so so much more! We couldn't be happier with everything! Thank you so very much to Michelle & Saz's crew for everything & for making this the greatest day of our lives!
Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Anne Jaspers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2018
Michelle and the South Second staff made our wedding an amazing experience. My husband and I picked South Second for our reception because we love Walker's Point, and we also loved how simple, but chic, the venue was. We brought in flowers and candles for the tables, but didn't need to do any other decorating. The servers and bartenders were so helpful and kind to us and our guests, and this truly made the event feel even more special.As if that all wasn't enough to make South Second the best, I will be forever grateful to Michelle and her team of chefs who modified recipes to make our entire dinner gluten and dairy-free. I have Celiac disease and have to be very careful eating out, but this was no problem at all. We served the food family-style and picked salmon, chicken with quinoa and vegetables, and brisket. There were so many, creative options to choose from, and our guests are still telling us that we had the best food that they have ever had at a wedding.We are so thankful for everything that Michelle and the South Second staff did to make our reception a special night for us and our guests. I would absolutely, and without a doubt, highly recommend South Second to anyone who is looking for a great venue, delicious food, and incredible service!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-01-2018
Michelle and the South Second staff made our wedding an amazing experience. My husband and I picked South Second for our reception because we love Walker's Point, and we also loved how simple, but chic, the venue was. We brought in flowers and candles for the tables, but didn't need to do any other decorating. The servers and bartenders were so helpful and kind to us and our guests, and this truly made the event feel even more special.As if that all wasn't enough to make South Second the best, I will be forever grateful to Michelle and her team of chefs who modified recipes to make our entire dinner gluten and dairy-free. I have Celiac disease and have to be very careful eating out, but this was no problem at all. We served the food family-style and picked salmon, chicken with quinoa and vegetables, and brisket. There were so many, creative options to choose from, and our guests are still telling us that we had the best food that they have ever had at a wedding.We are so thankful for everything that Michelle and the South Second staff did to make our reception a special night for us and our guests. I would absolutely, and without a doubt, highly recommend South Second to anyone who is looking for a great venue, delicious food, and incredible service!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Jordan Werner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Everything about our Oct. 22 wedding experience with Michelle, South Second, and Saz's was five-stars, exceeding our expectations! Michelle's attentiveness is unmatched. She was always quick to respond to my many inquiries, happy to provide suggestions, and generally just excited to make our wedding reception everything we hoped it could be. For example, we really wanted soft pretzels served as a late night snack (specifically heart-shaped Milwaukee Pretzel Co. pretzels). Michelle worked with them and Saz's to make it happen, and they were an absolute hit with our guests! South Second is a gem. I think every guest told me how cool the space was, and they're so right. The vibe was spot-on with our personalities and so perfect for our reception. Everything was clean and set-up just as we asked. The large garage doors were open during cocktail hour and then closed when it got dark... it was always a very comfortable temperature. The space was perfect for our ~160 head count. Saz's catering was the cherry on top. We went with a buffet dinner and got the most comments on the Pepperjack Mac n' Cheese (a huuuuge crowd favorite) as well as the table served fall harvest salad. But really, everything was good. The bartenders and service staff were professional and prompt... it couldn't have gone more smoothly. All in all, we HIGHLY recommend.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Everything about our Oct. 22 wedding experience with Michelle, South Second, and Saz's was five-stars, exceeding our expectations! Michelle's attentiveness is unmatched. She was always quick to respond to my many inquiries, happy to provide suggestions, and generally just excited to make our wedding reception everything we hoped it could be. For example, we really wanted soft pretzels served as a late night snack (specifically heart-shaped Milwaukee Pretzel Co. pretzels). Michelle worked with them and Saz's to make it happen, and they were an absolute hit with our guests! South Second is a gem. I think every guest told me how cool the space was, and they're so right. The vibe was spot-on with our personalities and so perfect for our reception. Everything was clean and set-up just as we asked. The large garage doors were open during cocktail hour and then closed when it got dark... it was always a very comfortable temperature. The space was perfect for our ~160 head count. Saz's catering was the cherry on top. We went with a buffet dinner and got the most comments on the Pepperjack Mac n' Cheese (a huuuuge crowd favorite) as well as the table served fall harvest salad. But really, everything was good. The bartenders and service staff were professional and prompt... it couldn't have gone more smoothly. All in all, we HIGHLY recommend.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Elizabeth Peters (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Our wedding at South Second October 1st was Everything!!! We first looked at the venue before construction of the old space even began. The only images we saw were on paper but Michelle passed along the vision and it came to life even better than expected! The space was exactly what we wanted with beautiful finished concrete floors and brick walls and custom steel/metal chandeliers. We added uplighting from our DJ that made the room glow and I would recommend for others :)The venue is perfect for events of all sizes. We had 150 guests and there was plenty of space for the ceremony, dinner, and dancing. I wanted a BBQ dinner and Michelle and Saz's helped me bring that to life and guests raved about the food (who doesn't like a good Mac n cheese!). Planning wise Michelle was there for many questions I had and promptly responded by call or email. I changed my mind often and she never minded. We were out of state so she also helped us plan a tasting when it fit our schedule and the week of the wedding allowed us to visit the venue a couple of times to finalize a few details and do an early rehearsal with a smaller group.I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful new space in Milwaukee!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Our wedding at South Second October 1st was Everything!!! We first looked at the venue before construction of the old space even began. The only images we saw were on paper but Michelle passed along the vision and it came to life even better than expected! The space was exactly what we wanted with beautiful finished concrete floors and brick walls and custom steel/metal chandeliers. We added uplighting from our DJ that made the room glow and I would recommend for others :)The venue is perfect for events of all sizes. We had 150 guests and there was plenty of space for the ceremony, dinner, and dancing. I wanted a BBQ dinner and Michelle and Saz's helped me bring that to life and guests raved about the food (who doesn't like a good Mac n cheese!). Planning wise Michelle was there for many questions I had and promptly responded by call or email. I changed my mind often and she never minded. We were out of state so she also helped us plan a tasting when it fit our schedule and the week of the wedding allowed us to visit the venue a couple of times to finalize a few details and do an early rehearsal with a smaller group.I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful new space in Milwaukee!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Dawn DePree (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
My Husband Scot and I couldn't have been happier with our selection of South second for our wedding reception venue. When we first looked at the venue it was still in construction mode but, Michelle helped us to see the vision for what was to come, and I'm glad she did. All of the staff were above accommodating, including Michelle, who definitely went the extra mile to ensure the day of our dreams.
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
My Husband Scot and I couldn't have been happier with our selection of South second for our wedding reception venue. When we first looked at the venue it was still in construction mode but, Michelle helped us to see the vision for what was to come, and I'm glad she did. All of the staff were above accommodating, including Michelle, who definitely went the extra mile to ensure the day of our dreams.
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Robyn Mullen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
South Second was wonderful from the beginning to the end. When we first saw the venue and it was still under construction and they provided us with a great visual to see what the end result would be and we couldn't have been happier. The food, the staff, everything was fantastic. Not to mention all the recommendations Michelle provided us in helping us with other pieces of the wedding. Michelle and the rest of the staff at South Second sure know how to ease you of stress on your wedding day.
Reviewed on 23-10-2016
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
South Second was wonderful from the beginning to the end. When we first saw the venue and it was still under construction and they provided us with a great visual to see what the end result would be and we couldn't have been happier. The food, the staff, everything was fantastic. Not to mention all the recommendations Michelle provided us in helping us with other pieces of the wedding. Michelle and the rest of the staff at South Second sure know how to ease you of stress on your wedding day.
Reviewed on 23-10-2016
Julie Buss (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-12-2017
Our Son and his Fiancee had their heart set on Saz's and South Second for their wedding venue. I have to say, I was a little skeptical at first, the building was not finished and I was a nervous Mom. WOW! Was I wrong! From the time I met Katie in our planning process, to the time we walked out of the door at the end of the night, I could not have been happier! The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing, the staff was over the top and our Son and his Wife were beyond happy. It was truly a fairy tale come true for them. We were able to enjoy our guests and the day, without concern, we were taken care of! Four months after the wedding and I am still hearing comments about how beautiful South Second is. I would return here in a heart beat and absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to celebrate. Thank you!
Reviewed on 19-10-2016
Wedding Date 19-12-2017
Our Son and his Fiancee had their heart set on Saz's and South Second for their wedding venue. I have to say, I was a little skeptical at first, the building was not finished and I was a nervous Mom. WOW! Was I wrong! From the time I met Katie in our planning process, to the time we walked out of the door at the end of the night, I could not have been happier! The venue was beautiful, the food was amazing, the staff was over the top and our Son and his Wife were beyond happy. It was truly a fairy tale come true for them. We were able to enjoy our guests and the day, without concern, we were taken care of! Four months after the wedding and I am still hearing comments about how beautiful South Second is. I would return here in a heart beat and absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to celebrate. Thank you!
Reviewed on 19-10-2016
Dan Adamec (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-12-2017
The space is great! The food was great! The staff was great! My wife and I are so happy with our South Second experience. On the big night we had so many guests tell us how amazing everything was. I agree. The space looked absolutely stunning. The food was so good. A friend of ours, who is a professional chef, pulled me aside to rave about it. Michelle was there the night of, overseeing and making sure we were all good. She even brought us drinks! My wife had a server walk with her through the buffet line, holding her plate and serving her. Nice touch. We live in Chicago and I work long hours so our timelines were a little tight. Michelle was always able to move something around to accommodate us for tastings, meetings, etc. I'm smiling writing this because I'm thinking about that night. It was perfect!
Reviewed on 14-10-2016
Wedding Date 14-12-2017
The space is great! The food was great! The staff was great! My wife and I are so happy with our South Second experience. On the big night we had so many guests tell us how amazing everything was. I agree. The space looked absolutely stunning. The food was so good. A friend of ours, who is a professional chef, pulled me aside to rave about it. Michelle was there the night of, overseeing and making sure we were all good. She even brought us drinks! My wife had a server walk with her through the buffet line, holding her plate and serving her. Nice touch. We live in Chicago and I work long hours so our timelines were a little tight. Michelle was always able to move something around to accommodate us for tastings, meetings, etc. I'm smiling writing this because I'm thinking about that night. It was perfect!
Reviewed on 14-10-2016
Staci Dorsey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
My husband and I took a chance on a place that when we first saw it, it had a toilet in the middle of the room! When it opened in April, I had to see if it was a good choice that we booked a place without seeing it! It exceeded our expectations! It turned out beautifully! All of the exposed beams and metal work just added to the beauty of the large open space. On top of the venue being stunning, Michelle was so easy to work with. She answered every single crazy email a bride can send. She also kept me very calm throughout the day, ensuring that everything was perfect. As always the food was delicious from Saz's. Our guests have continued to talk about the backyard barbecue themed food a month after. I would truly recommend this place for your wedding if you are looking for a new venue, delicious food and the best staff I have ever worked with.
Reviewed on 14-10-2016
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
My husband and I took a chance on a place that when we first saw it, it had a toilet in the middle of the room! When it opened in April, I had to see if it was a good choice that we booked a place without seeing it! It exceeded our expectations! It turned out beautifully! All of the exposed beams and metal work just added to the beauty of the large open space. On top of the venue being stunning, Michelle was so easy to work with. She answered every single crazy email a bride can send. She also kept me very calm throughout the day, ensuring that everything was perfect. As always the food was delicious from Saz's. Our guests have continued to talk about the backyard barbecue themed food a month after. I would truly recommend this place for your wedding if you are looking for a new venue, delicious food and the best staff I have ever worked with.
Reviewed on 14-10-2016
Lindsay R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
My husband and I held both our Ceremony and Reception at South Second this past September and could not have been happier! Everything was exceptional from the easily accessible and trendy downtown location, to the friendly staff (Michelle is beyond awesome!), and incredible food. The venue is absolutely gorgeous- it is truly an \"industrial chic\" Pinterest board come to life. Our guests were very well taken care of and enjoyed their experience. We had 0 issues shuffling our just under 200 person wedding around while the room was flipped from ceremony to reception. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough - you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Wedding Date 10-09-2016
My husband and I held both our Ceremony and Reception at South Second this past September and could not have been happier! Everything was exceptional from the easily accessible and trendy downtown location, to the friendly staff (Michelle is beyond awesome!), and incredible food. The venue is absolutely gorgeous- it is truly an \"industrial chic\" Pinterest board come to life. Our guests were very well taken care of and enjoyed their experience. We had 0 issues shuffling our just under 200 person wedding around while the room was flipped from ceremony to reception. We cannot recommend this venue highly enough - you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Kaitlyn Buss (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2016
My husband and I could not have picked a better venue to have our wedding reception back in July! We both wanted a space that had an industrial look, but still be warm and inviting. As soon as we toured South Second, we fell in love. It had everything we wanted, including enough space for almost 200 people with stations for dinner. Everyone at Saz's made the planning process so easy and were more than happy to help with specific requests and accommodations. They truly helped make our day perfect. I would definitely recommend South Second to anyone looking for wedding venues!
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-06-2016
My husband and I could not have picked a better venue to have our wedding reception back in July! We both wanted a space that had an industrial look, but still be warm and inviting. As soon as we toured South Second, we fell in love. It had everything we wanted, including enough space for almost 200 people with stations for dinner. Everyone at Saz's made the planning process so easy and were more than happy to help with specific requests and accommodations. They truly helped make our day perfect. I would definitely recommend South Second to anyone looking for wedding venues!
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Mel So (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2016
South Second was an amazing place to have our wedding reception. We could not have asked for anything better!The space is beautiful to start with, we didn't decorate much and it looked fantastic, a great mix of modern industrial that fits the Walker's Point area incredibly well. The staff is very friendly and helpful, you can tell they take great pride in what they do and provide great service. The food was so good! We had so many compliments and Saz's provides so many options (and helps you along the way) that you can really get what you want and know that the quality will be great. And last, but not least, Michelle is a truly an asset to the South Second team. Her help and guidance through a process with so many decisions and options was greatly appreciated. She was always prompt, friendly and helpful and she made the process so run so smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend South Second to anyone considering it and would recommend you jump on booking it if your date is still available. Once more people find out about it, it will surely be booked up quickly.
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Wedding Date 02-09-2016
South Second was an amazing place to have our wedding reception. We could not have asked for anything better!The space is beautiful to start with, we didn't decorate much and it looked fantastic, a great mix of modern industrial that fits the Walker's Point area incredibly well. The staff is very friendly and helpful, you can tell they take great pride in what they do and provide great service. The food was so good! We had so many compliments and Saz's provides so many options (and helps you along the way) that you can really get what you want and know that the quality will be great. And last, but not least, Michelle is a truly an asset to the South Second team. Her help and guidance through a process with so many decisions and options was greatly appreciated. She was always prompt, friendly and helpful and she made the process so run so smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend South Second to anyone considering it and would recommend you jump on booking it if your date is still available. Once more people find out about it, it will surely be booked up quickly.
Reviewed on 13-10-2016
Peter Nielsen (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-12-2017
Michelle and the entire Saz's staff was great to work with. Michelle was professional, flexible, and timely when responding to our questions and concerns. Our wedding reception was held at South Second and it was FANTASTIC! People are still commenting on how spectacular the venue was. The venue was so unique we decorated it minimally and it was still stunning the night of the wedding. The staff, food, and venue exceeded our expectations. I would recommend South Second and Saz's to anyone looking for a unique and fun venue.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Wedding Date 04-12-2017
Michelle and the entire Saz's staff was great to work with. Michelle was professional, flexible, and timely when responding to our questions and concerns. Our wedding reception was held at South Second and it was FANTASTIC! People are still commenting on how spectacular the venue was. The venue was so unique we decorated it minimally and it was still stunning the night of the wedding. The staff, food, and venue exceeded our expectations. I would recommend South Second and Saz's to anyone looking for a unique and fun venue.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Nicole Mielke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2016
We are truly so very happy with the way everything turned out for our recent wedding at South Second. We initially booked this venue just on a rendering of what it would look like once it was complete. We took a leap of faith and trusted the pictures they created of this venue and it turned out even more amazing than we were hoping, I cried at the open house!! Michelle, their wedding coordinator is so amazing and helped us every step of the way. We were amazed at how she had everything so organized throughout the process and had answers for all of our questions, she really knows weddings!! We love all the pictures we have of the space and all our guests were raving about not only the venue itself but the food too, it was soooo delicious, I only wish I could have eaten more, but then again I still needed to be in my dress all night!! I sooo wish we could do it all over again there ASAP, we had such a perfect wedding :)
Reviewed on 27-09-2016
Wedding Date 16-09-2016
We are truly so very happy with the way everything turned out for our recent wedding at South Second. We initially booked this venue just on a rendering of what it would look like once it was complete. We took a leap of faith and trusted the pictures they created of this venue and it turned out even more amazing than we were hoping, I cried at the open house!! Michelle, their wedding coordinator is so amazing and helped us every step of the way. We were amazed at how she had everything so organized throughout the process and had answers for all of our questions, she really knows weddings!! We love all the pictures we have of the space and all our guests were raving about not only the venue itself but the food too, it was soooo delicious, I only wish I could have eaten more, but then again I still needed to be in my dress all night!! I sooo wish we could do it all over again there ASAP, we had such a perfect wedding :)
Reviewed on 27-09-2016
Maggie M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2016
My husband and I held our wedding reception at South Second last month and had an absolutely incredible experience. From our first phone call expressing our interest in the venue to the follow-up after our big night, the South Second and Saz's staff members (especially Michelle Anderson, their Wedding Specialist) were consistently helpful and professional.We had just over 200 guests with a seated dinner and the space fit everyone beautifully, even with many avid dancers and lots of younger guests running around. The food was delicious and the late-night mozzarella sticks were a hit!This is a great event space with an incredibly competent and capable staff. Michelle especially was an enormous asset during the wedding-planning process (at one point during menu negotiations between our families, we asked her if she's a trained mediator!) and we will recommend South Second to anyone looking for event space in Milwaukee.
Reviewed on 18-09-2016
Wedding Date 06-08-2016
My husband and I held our wedding reception at South Second last month and had an absolutely incredible experience. From our first phone call expressing our interest in the venue to the follow-up after our big night, the South Second and Saz's staff members (especially Michelle Anderson, their Wedding Specialist) were consistently helpful and professional.We had just over 200 guests with a seated dinner and the space fit everyone beautifully, even with many avid dancers and lots of younger guests running around. The food was delicious and the late-night mozzarella sticks were a hit!This is a great event space with an incredibly competent and capable staff. Michelle especially was an enormous asset during the wedding-planning process (at one point during menu negotiations between our families, we asked her if she's a trained mediator!) and we will recommend South Second to anyone looking for event space in Milwaukee.
Reviewed on 18-09-2016
Tilney Fitzpatrick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
Ours was the first wedding at South Second, but you'd never have guessed it because the venue staff are such pros that everything went perfectly! From the beginning, working with Michelle on our contract and menu was fun and hassle-free. She had great suggestions to make our timeline and day-of logistics run smoothly. The space at South Second is excellent -- well designed and beautifully decorated. There was plenty of room for our 150 guests (plenty of room for many more guests, too...and if you have fewer guests, there are ways to divide up the space to make it feel more intimate). My bridesmaids and I loved having the Bride's Room to get ready in. The venue itself is very photogenic...our photographer got tons of great shots both inside and out, and lots of nice Cream City brick walls in the alley behind South Second -- so you can get your formal and informal wedding party photos without having to go far away, while your guests enjoy cocktail hour! Our guests had plenty of praise: from features of the venue itself (spacious mezzanine, awesome garage doors opening out onto the patio space, we even heard compliments on the nice bathrooms!) to the amazing food from Saz's Catering, to the friendly professionalism of all the staff working the event. We *loved* having our wedding at South Second!
Reviewed on 14-06-2016
93 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.99 out of 5.0Wedding Date 04-06-2016
Ours was the first wedding at South Second, but you'd never have guessed it because the venue staff are such pros that everything went perfectly! From the beginning, working with Michelle on our contract and menu was fun and hassle-free. She had great suggestions to make our timeline and day-of logistics run smoothly. The space at South Second is excellent -- well designed and beautifully decorated. There was plenty of room for our 150 guests (plenty of room for many more guests, too...and if you have fewer guests, there are ways to divide up the space to make it feel more intimate). My bridesmaids and I loved having the Bride's Room to get ready in. The venue itself is very photogenic...our photographer got tons of great shots both inside and out, and lots of nice Cream City brick walls in the alley behind South Second -- so you can get your formal and informal wedding party photos without having to go far away, while your guests enjoy cocktail hour! Our guests had plenty of praise: from features of the venue itself (spacious mezzanine, awesome garage doors opening out onto the patio space, we even heard compliments on the nice bathrooms!) to the amazing food from Saz's Catering, to the friendly professionalism of all the staff working the event. We *loved* having our wedding at South Second!
Reviewed on 14-06-2016
Contact Info for South Second - A Saz's Hospitality Group Property
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| https://www.facebook.com/southsecondmke | |
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| Website | www.southsecondmke.com |
| Phone | (414) 256-8765 |
| Address | 838 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204 |
| southsecond@sazs.com |
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Meet the South Second - A Saz's Hospitality Group Property Team
Katie Hoffman (Manager) As a young girl born and raised in Milwaukee, Katie was drawn to the process of event planning and execution. While shadowing her Uncle and learning the trade firsthand from within his catering company, Katie discovered she had also fallen in love with the art of hospitality. For Katie, much like she is experiencing as she raises her two young boys; the reward is in being there through it all. From receiving an initial inquiry through planning each detail and into the big day, itself, Katie loves using the skills she’s honed with Saz’s for over a decade to truly make dreams reality.
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