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Milwaukee · Downtown · Third Ward · Teams, Clients and Conferences

Milwaukee Offices, Lakefront Venues and a Bar Full of Scent

Corporate events in Milwaukee feel fresh again when guests make something with their hands. Our local Milwaukee team brings a fragrance bar to your office, hotel ballroom or loft space.

Our studios are in Illinois, so in Milwaukee we always come to you. We can also add lip color, skincare, glitter and a photo booth.

Downtown energyOffice towers, hotels and the Riverwalk keep downtown busy year-round.
Warehouse charmThe Historic Third Ward offers brick loft spaces that suit a stylish event.
Festival citySummerfest fills the lakefront each summer, so June and July calendars get busy.

Three Ideas for Corporate Events in Milwaukee


These ideas take inspiration from the city's lakefront, river and festival spirit. Plus, each scales up or down.

Riverwalk Afternoon Break

Pair a walk along the Riverwalk with an indoor perfume bar. Then each guest blends a fresh, watery scent.

Third Ward Client Soiree

In a loft-style private room, host clients with the Full perfume bar and custom labels. As a result, every guest leaves with a story.

Summerfest Season Kickoff

Before festival season, throw a bright summer party with citrus scents, glitter and a candy cart.

Why Corporate Events in Milwaukee Love a Hands-On Bar


Milwaukee works hard and celebrates well. Downtown towers, Third Ward lofts and Menomonee Valley offices all host team gatherings. As a result, planners need ideas that feel different from the last party.

A perfume bar delivers that surprise. Guests start with a base, add notes and then blend an eau de parfum, which is a concentrated perfume. Along the way, coworkers from different floors finally chat. Even skeptics end up comparing blotters.

That's why corporate events in Milwaukee book us for team outings, customer appreciation nights and holiday parties. Conference attendees also love a stop between sessions. Custom labels with your logo then turn every bottle into a branded keepsake.

Label timing. Branded labels are a paid extra and need roughly four weeks. Please order them when you book.
Perfume bar guests at a company event

Nine Stations for Milwaukee Teams


Combine a quick station with a deeper one. That way, crowds move along while smaller groups can linger.

Custom Perfume Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Custom Perfume Bar

Our corporate perfume bar runs a Signature format for 85 to 100 guests an hour, with up to 12 scents you pick. For workshops, the Full bar opens 120+ fragrances.

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Luxury Lip Lab by Glitters and Grace
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Luxury Lip Lab

With 2 to 3 hosts, the Lip Lab serves roughly 100 guests across 3 hours. Guests choose a shine or a soft-matte lip cream, a liquid lipstick that dries velvety. Also see the corporate lip gloss bar.

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Skincare Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Skincare Bar

Licensed estheticians, meaning licensed skincare pros, lead groups of about 20. Each person blends a lotion or scrub with a personal scent.

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Mini-Facials by Glitters and Grace
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Mini-Facials

Short mini-facials make a gentle break during a long workday. They pair naturally with an employee wellness event.

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Bath and Body Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Bath and Body Bar

Bath salts, oils and a hand-pressed bath bomb come together in minutes. Since there's no water, any meeting room works.

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Luxury Candy Bar by Glitters and Grace
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Luxury Candy Bar

Our candy carts and glass jars can carry your brand colors. It's the fastest stop for a busy lobby.

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Glitter and Glow Station by Glitters and Grace
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Glitter and Glow Station

Glitter and glitter body spray add festive shine to a holiday party, especially in December.

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Digital Photo Booth by Glitters and Grace
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Digital Photo Booth

A digital photo booth creates instant, shareable content for your brand. Later, guests post the shots too.

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Classes and Consultations by Glitters and Grace
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Classes and Consultations

Private classes suit a leadership retreat, and a one-to-one consultation from $650 makes a memorable client gift. Our Milwaukee fragrance workshop page has more.

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Where We Set Up in Milwaukee


Our team comes to offices, hotels, lofts and convention spaces throughout the city. We also provide certificates of insurance on request.

Downtown offices

Conference rooms and lobbies work well, since we only need about 12 by 6 feet of space.

Hotel ballrooms

Downtown hotels host many conferences, so our stations fit easily into a breakout.

Loft event spaces

Brick and timber lofts make a stylish setting for client nights. Meanwhile, linens, available as an add-on, soften the industrial look.

Convention floors

At a trade show, our luxury counter display draws visitors to your booth.

Milwaukee's Corporate Calendar


Winter

Cold months bring kickoffs and indoor wellness days. So a scent bar warms things up.

Spring

Client events and appreciation weeks pick up when the weather finally turns.

Summer

Summerfest and lakefront festivals keep the city busy, and team outings follow.

Holidays

December fills early. Therefore, book your holiday party 6 to 8 weeks ahead. If your date is sooner, reach out anyway; we can often fit you in on short notice.

Two studios

Studios in Illinois, Teams in Milwaukee

Our first studio opens in Mokena, Illinois, in January 2027, with a party room for up to 40, a kitchen and BYOB for adults. Guests there can walk in or book a time to make perfume or lip color.

Later, a Chicago studio is planned for late 2028. Both sit south of the state line, so our Milwaukee team always comes to you. See the studio page for updates.

Mokena studio19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107. Opening in January 2027, with a party room for up to 40 guests.
Chicago studioOur second studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028.
Glitters and Grace studio in Mokena, Illinois

Pricing Corporate Events in Milwaukee


Adult perfume bars begin at $500, priced per event instead of per person. Custom labels and extra stations are listed on your proposal within 2 business days. Your signed proposal then holds your date.

$500Adult perfume bars, quoted per event
$475Kids and teen parties, from
$650Private fragrance consultations

See every number on our pricing page.

Planning Corporate Events in Milwaukee, Step by Step


Share your goals

Tell us the date, headcount and purpose. Next, we suggest stations and timing.

Confirm details

Then approve the proposal, sign the proposal and order labels if you want them.

We set up early

Our hosts arrive an hour before guests, so the signage is in place on time. Linens and customized signage are available as add-ons.

Host and pack out

We staff each station during the event. Finally, we pack out and leave the space clean.

Your Questions About Corporate Events in Milwaukee


Do you have a local team in Milwaukee?

Yes. Our Milwaukee team handles events across the city and suburbs. So you work with hosts who know the area.

Can we visit your studio?

Our studios are in Illinois, in Mokena and later Chicago. Because of that, for Milwaukee events we always come to you.

Do you travel to suburbs like Wauwatosa and Brookfield?

Yes. We cover the whole metro area, from the lakefront to Waukesha County.

Can you provide a certificate of insurance?

Yes. Send us your venue's requirements when you book.

How many guests can you serve?

A Signature perfume bar serves 85 to 100 guests per hour. Then extra stations stretch that even further.

Can we brand the bottles?

Yes. Custom labels are a paid add-on and take about 4 weeks.

What goes into the perfumes?

We use absolutes, which are intense aromas drawn from flowers, plus CO2 extracts and essential oils. Also, allergen details arrive in advance.

Do you serve other cities?

Yes. We also work in Chicagoland and Indianapolis, so a multi-city company can use one partner.

More in Milwaukee

Cheryl Gleason, founder of Glitters and Grace

Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters and Grace bar.

Bring Something New to Your Milwaukee Team

Share your date and headcount. Then our Milwaukee team will send a plan for corporate events in Milwaukee within 2 business days.