What Is Local Love?
Wedding planning shouldn't mean fifty open tabs and unanswered DMs. At Local Love, you get face time with local vendors in one afternoon — ask your questions, see their work up close, and get a real feel for who you click with, all without any pressure to book on the spot. And if you don't have a date set yet, or aren't even engaged — come anyway. Local Love pops up at a new Milwaukee-area venue each time, so it's a great excuse to explore a potential wedding space and start getting a feel for vendors early, long before you're deep in planning mode.
What To Expect As A Bride
Walk through a beautifully styled space filled with local Wisconsin small businesses building their footing in the wedding world — the niche makers and creatives you might not think to look for, but who can turn your wedding into something truly one of a kind. Think of it as an interactive wedding market, with something hands-on for everyone to enjoy. Build your own bouquet at our free bloom bar, get a permanent jewelry piece welded on-site, grab a tiny tattoo from our featured artist, and sip something from the coffee & matcha cart or a signature cocktail from the cash bar. And don't worry about snacks — we'll have hors d'oeuvres passed around or you will find a beautiful grazing table for guests to enjoy while they plan. Every guest leaves with a canvas tote packed with curated vendor deals and a shot at our giveaway for an incredible bridal basket. No pressure, no overwhelm — just love.