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From the heart of downtown in a luxe modern setting, our 9,000 square feet of sophisticated indoor and outdoor spaces offer inspiring venues for large meetings, events, and groups of up to 400. With the ability to customize for any group’s desires, these versatile spaces can be easily adapted for your next pioneering event.
10
Event Rooms
8274 SQ FT
Total Event Space
328
Capacity Largest Space
9
Breakout Rooms
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A Wedding Experience Unlike Any Other
Say “I Do” in the District
Whether you envision your wedding as a traditional or a uniquely modern affair, we’re equipped to make your special day everything you've dreamt of.
Personalized Wedding Packages
With versatile indoor/outdoor gathering spaces, personalized wedding packages, and a dedicated event concierge, weddings at The Trade are custom-crafted to be everything you've dreamed of.
On-Site Catering
Delight in classic Midwest hospitality when you host your event at The Trade. From beverage service to on-site catering, we’re here to help elevate your experience.
Weddings and Occasions
Gather in versatile event spaces designed for celebrations up to 300 guests
Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Where modern convenience meets timeless luxury
Keep your guests close with 207 guest rooms, steps from the celebration
Celebrate in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, steps from the Deer District
Where Commerce Meets Craft
We offer over 9,000 square feet of sophisticated indoor/outdoor meeting spaces for large groups of up to 400. Our versatile spaces allow you to craft and host your next pioneering event.
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Personalized Spaces
Whether your event is a high-tech company meeting or intimate executive affair, The Trade adapts to deliver seamless event experiences.
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On-Site Catering
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Meetings and Events
Host your next meeting in more than 9,000 square feet of versatile event space in downtown Milwaukee
Versatile event space for groups of up to 300
Where modern convenience meets timeless luxury
Keep your group close with 207 guest rooms, steps from the action
Meet in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, steps from the Deer District
Offers & Packages
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Ballroom | 47.0x118.0x14.0 | 5400.0 | 328 | 24 | 60 | 50 | 280 | 280 |
| Founders A | 38.0x27.0x14.0 | 926.0 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 60 | 60 |
| Founders B | 38.0x27.0x14.0 | 889.0 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Founders C | 41.0x40.0x14.0 | 1688.0 | 40 | 80 | 30 | 25 | 100 | 100 |
| Founders D | 27.0x40.0x14.0 | 963.0 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Founders E | 27.0x40.0x14.0 | 960.0 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 60 | 60 |
| Founders Pre Function Space | -x-x- | 2340.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Walker Room | 20.0x46.0x14.0 | 880.0 | 48 | 36 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 50 |
| Walker Room A | 20.0x25.0x14.0 | 486.0 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 |
| Walker Room B | 20.0x21.0x14.0 | 399.0 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Juneau Boardroom | 16.0x16.0x14.0 | 280.0 | - | - | 12 | - | - | 12 |
| Cream City | 28x26x9 | 1000 | 48 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 50 |
| Home Court | 28.0x26.0x11.0 | 683.0 | 40 | 48 | 20 | 15 | 40 | 40 |
Founders Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
47.0x118.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
5400.0
Theater
328
Schoolroom
24
Conference
60
U-Shape
50
Reception
280
Banquet
280
Founders A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
38.0x27.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
926.0
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
60
Banquet
60
Founders B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
38.0x27.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
889.0
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Founders C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
41.0x40.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
1688.0
Theater
40
Schoolroom
80
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
100
Banquet
100
Founders D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27.0x40.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
963.0
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Founders E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
27.0x40.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
960.0
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
60
Banquet
60
Founders Pre Function Space
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.ft)
2340.0
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Walker Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.0x46.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
880.0
Theater
48
Schoolroom
36
Conference
30
U-Shape
20
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Walker Room A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.0x25.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
486.0
Theater
24
Schoolroom
20
Conference
15
U-Shape
14
Reception
20
Banquet
20
Walker Room B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.0x21.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
399.0
Theater
24
Schoolroom
18
Conference
15
U-Shape
15
Reception
20
Banquet
20
Juneau Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.0x16.0x14.0
Area (sq.ft)
280.0
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
12
Cream City
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28x26x9
Area (sq.ft)
1000
Theater
48
Schoolroom
30
Conference
25
U-Shape
20
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Home Court
Dimensions (LxWxH)
28.0x26.0x11.0
Area (sq.ft)
683.0
Theater
40
Schoolroom
48
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Ballroom | 14.3x36x4.3 | 501.7 | 328 | 24 | 60 | 50 | 280 | 280 |
| Founders A | 11.6x8.2x4.3 | 86 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 60 | 60 |
| Founders B | 11.6x8.2x4.3 | 82.6 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Founders C | 12.5x12.2x4.3 | 156.8 | 40 | 80 | 30 | 25 | 100 | 100 |
| Founders D | 8.2x12.2x4.3 | 89.5 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| Founders E | 8.2x12.2x4.3 | 89.2 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 60 | 60 |
| Founders Pre Function Space | -x-x- | 217.4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Walker Room | 6.1x14x4.3 | 81.8 | 48 | 36 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 50 |
| Walker Room A | 6.1x7.6x4.3 | 45.2 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 |
| Walker Room B | 6.1x6.4x4.3 | 37.1 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Juneau Boardroom | 4.9x4.9x4.3 | 26 | - | - | 12 | - | - | 12 |
| Cream City | 8.5x7.9x2.7 | 92.9 | 48 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 50 |
| Home Court | 8.5x7.9x3.4 | 63.5 | 40 | 48 | 20 | 15 | 40 | 40 |
Founders Ballroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.3x36x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
501.7
Theater
328
Schoolroom
24
Conference
60
U-Shape
50
Reception
280
Banquet
280
Founders A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6x8.2x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
86
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
60
Banquet
60
Founders B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6x8.2x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
82.6
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Founders C
Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.5x12.2x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
156.8
Theater
40
Schoolroom
80
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
100
Banquet
100
Founders D
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2x12.2x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
89.5
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Founders E
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2x12.2x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
89.2
Theater
70
Schoolroom
40
Conference
30
U-Shape
25
Reception
60
Banquet
60
Founders Pre Function Space
Dimensions (LxWxH)
-x-x-
Area (sq.mt)
217.4
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
-
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
-
Walker Room
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1x14x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
81.8
Theater
48
Schoolroom
36
Conference
30
U-Shape
20
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Walker Room A
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1x7.6x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
45.2
Theater
24
Schoolroom
20
Conference
15
U-Shape
14
Reception
20
Banquet
20
Walker Room B
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1x6.4x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
37.1
Theater
24
Schoolroom
18
Conference
15
U-Shape
15
Reception
20
Banquet
20
Juneau Boardroom
Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9x4.9x4.3
Area (sq.mt)
26
Theater
-
Schoolroom
-
Conference
12
U-Shape
-
Reception
-
Banquet
12
Cream City
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x7.9x2.7
Area (sq.mt)
92.9
Theater
48
Schoolroom
30
Conference
25
U-Shape
20
Reception
50
Banquet
50
Home Court
Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.5x7.9x3.4
Area (sq.mt)
63.5
Theater
40
Schoolroom
48
Conference
20
U-Shape
15
Reception
40
Banquet
40
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Room Set-up Examples
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.
Room Set-up Examples
E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Room Set-up Examples
Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Room Set-up Examples
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Room Set-up Examples
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
Room Set-up Examples
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Room Set-up Examples
Audio-Visual Equipment
- AV Technician
Event Services
- Certified Meeting Planner
- Registration Service
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Easels
- Lobby Bulletin Board
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Podium Lectern
- Portable Stage
- Spotlights
- Stack Chairs
- Tables
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trade, Autograph Collection has 10 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the Founders Ballroom. It has a capacity of 328.
Yes, The Trade, Autograph Collection provides wedding services.
To book a meeting or event at The Trade, Autograph Collection click here
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