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DeKoven Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Racine, Wisconsin
Lakeside property featuring historic buildings, gardens, and a chapel available for weddings and events.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (262) 633-6401
- Website dekovencenter.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The center is built alongside Lake Michigan, if you have the opportunity, wake up early and watch the sunrise over the lake, I promise, it is worth the (very slight) effort.”
“The gardens & grounds are always well taken care of, and you just can't beat having historic buildings as the scenery for your wedding photos!”
Amenities couples mention
“Chapel was very affordable, one of the cheapest ceremony sites I could locate.”
“The center is built alongside Lake Michigan, if you have the opportunity, wake up early and watch the sunrise over the lake, I promise, it is worth the (very slight) effort.”
What couples say again and again
“Thank you DeKoven team for making our wedding day so magical and a special thank you to Nicole for going above and beyond.”
“Thank you DeKoven team for making our wedding day so magical and a special thank you to Nicole for going above and beyond.”
“Someone was available to help or answer questions the day of.”
From the reviews
I attended a wedding ceremony and recption on the grounds here. The chapel and the great hall to be exact. These places are amazing to do photography at inside and out. Amazing lighting and its just breathetaking inside and out. If i could rate a 10/10 i would. Amazing venue for events big or small.
Attention all brides —— if you’re thinking of booking DeKoven for a wedding, do it! Aside from the charming venue and prime location, Nicole Miller was one of our main reasons for booking DeKoven as our wedding venue.
I had a wonderful ceremony at St Johns Chapel. The Dekoven Center was very clear and communicative through the process. Chapel was very affordable, one of the cheapest ceremony sites I could locate. Someone was available to help or answer questions the day of.
DeKoven Center is a beautiful location for your wedding. Whether you choose to have your ceremony indoors, or outdoors, you can expect to have charming, beautiful ambiance. The gardens & grounds are always well taken care of, and you just can't beat having historic buildings as the scenery for your wedding photos!
Getting married at DeKoven Center
DeKoven Center comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at DeKoven Center
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at DeKoven Center — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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