Weddings & Occasions 2011

’s All-Inclusive Roadmap to the Aisle So you’ve set a date, but dozens of decisions await you? You’ll want to hang onto this special section and not let go – we’ve done all of the work for you. With local listings ranging from purveyors of invitations and flowers to deejays and limo companies, you won’t have to wander around town ... or the ginormous internet ... or the yellow pages. Specifically, we’ve created detailed profiles of all the places available to rent out for wedding receptions in the Chippewa Valley. We’ve got ballrooms and barns and everything in between.

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Wild Ridge Golf Course

3905 Kane Rd, Eau Claire • 858-7960 • wildridgegolf.com Two rooms are paired: one is a three season room that accommodates 250 and overlooks the golf courses. The other is the small dining room that can seat up to 80. The cost is usually around $800, but can be as low as $200.

Must use their catering service.

Tables/chairs/linens/ dinnerware provided Electrical hookups for bands/ DJs

One restroom for each sex (with multiple stalls) located very close to the room/s.

There is a bar inside the clubhouse, and the pavilion is attached to the clubhouse.

Bartenders/bar included in rental fee.

Not a separate dance floor, but a designated area in the three season room.

No confetti. Set up and take down of decorations is wedding party’s responsibility.

Westgate Sportsman’s Club

Two rooms decorated like log cabin lodges – the main banquet hall on the upper level accommodates 300 people for $750, and the lower room accommodates 100 people for $400. If you get the upper, the lower is only $100 more. Both have fireplaces.

Must use their chef services, but can bring own snacks for later on.

Full private bar on each floor/ room.

4909 Sportsman Dr, Eau Claire 832-4548 • ecwestgate.com

Tables/chairs/white linens/ colored napkins/dinnerware provided.

Bathrooms – four for each sex upstairs and downstairs PA system and stage for band/DJ Dance floor No rice, confetti, or birdseed Outdoor patio, complete with picnic tables, is a deck overlooking the city. Big enough for 40 people.

VisionQuest Entertainment Center N4439 440th St., Eau Claire• 235-7769• vqfun.com Everything is on one main floor for easy access.

Accommodates 500+ people.

Choose your own catering, or do it yourself.

They can provide dinner music of any flavor – jazz, instrumental, country, classical, etc.

Video arcade, redemption arcade, pool table, air hockey.

Huge built-in DJ Service (ZENON Entertainment Platinum Plus) – a computerized audio, light, and video experience plus an experienced DJ provided. You may choose to run a slide show on the large video screens.

Bar and bartenders included.

Decorate how you like, or they offer built in decorations to add to your own.

St. Mary’s Church & Community Center 1828 Lynn Ave, Altoona • 835-1012 • stmary-altoona.com ANDREA PAULSETH

The hall can be rented for $300 to $700 a day, and can accommodate 350 people if round tables are used and 425 if long tables are used.

Must use their catering services.

Tables/chairs/linens/dinnerware/servers provided A portable bar and bartenders will be provided.

306 Madison St, Eau Claire • 855-7777 • stellablues.biz One room (upstairs) flows from a larger room down toward the bar at the other end that has a cozy corner with red couches and furniture.

Must use their catering services.

Tables/chairs/linens/dinnerware provided.

Two bathrooms upstairs in the party area, and two downstairs in the restaurant

There is a bar within the room.

Bands/DJs may set up, but noise levels are an issue because of restaurant below.

There is a dance floor No decoration rules Outdoor patio is part of the restaurant, but cannot be rented exclusively.

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Stella Blues

Two by the front door of the community center, and another set more toward the church.

They are all on the same floor as the hall.

Ready for bands/DJs Dance floor is available St. Mary’s executes all the decorating, but wedding parties can pick out their own décor.

No outdoor patio.

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Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center 5872 33rd Ave, Eau Claire • 874-2900 • dorahanson@hotmail.com One great ballroom that seats up to 400 can be broken down into three separate parts (can seat 130 if need be). The packages start at $800 and include set up and tear down, linens, dance floor, audio system, wedding planning, and bartender Must use their catering services.

Bar is set up within the room.

One large bathroom apiece located nearby. There’s also one per sex down the hallway.

Stage is extra.

Dance floor available.

Decorations are flexible and worked out on an event by event basis, worked out with the banquet coordinator.

Has outdoor space that is not an actual patio.

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Sea Horse Inn

2106 N. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 834-4356 Downstairs holds about 60, upstairs about 50. Both of them are $50 to rent.

Parties provide their own food.

Parties must provide own food and decorations (can also purchase kegs through Sea Horse)

Two bathrooms in party room, two in bar There is a full bar (but not in the party rooms themselves) Dance floor in the bar area No rules about decorations

R amada Inn & Convention Center 205 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • 835-6121 • ramadaeauclaire.com One set of bathrooms (each) located in the lower level (near the lower ballroom) and one set each located on main level in hotel lobby (none on upper floor).

Private bar with bartenders is standard but customizable (cash, fully paid for, etc). Set up and tear down included.

Portable dance floor.

Decorations – nothing that sticks, makes holes, no tacks, silly string, or poppers.

No outdoor patio.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites

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Upper ballroom accommodates 600 for dinner and starts at $1,200. The lower ballroom accommodates 400, starting at $1,000.

Must use their catering services (except cake).

Bride and groom get a complimentary bridal suite and a block of rooms (usually 15) that are offered at a discount, depending on the going rate at the time.

Ready for bands/DJs. Portable stage available.

Bar is set up within the room, and bartenders provided.

Brewski’s Pub is open, too.

Eight bathrooms are close to all rooms except Two Rivers 2 (six bathrooms near that room).

Permanent dance floor in Two Rivers 2. The rest have moveable ones that are expandable/contractible.

Decorations – no open flames. No confetti. Staff will put up your decorations.

No outdoor patio.

Metropolis Resort

Tables/chairs/white linens/ dinnerware provided. Can order colored linens through them, too.

They set up portable bars within either room. Bar and bartenders included as long as the party has more than 50 people.

Ready for bands/DJs. The Skybox has a designated dance floor and in the Metropolis Room you can dance just about anywhere (wooden floor) Decorations – no tape things on walls. Licensed decorators must hang lanterns.

No outdoor patio.

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Choose from Crystal Ballroom, Four Seasons Room, Two Rivers Ballrooms 1, Two Rivers 1202 W. Clairemont Ave Ballroom 2. Can accommodate 834-3181 • plazaeauclaire.com dinners of up to 650 guests.

Prices vary $400-$1000 depending on day and season.

Must use their catering services.

Discounted rooms with the rental; rates vary based on different areas of the hotel.

Complimentary whirlpool rooms for the brides/grooms.

Electric hookups for bands/DJs.

5051 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire (888) 861-6001 metropolisresort.com BP PHOTO

Skybox Room overlooking the water park can seat 250 for dinner. The Metropolis Room is in Action City and can seat 350 for dinner. Both rooms cost $600 to rent.

All food is in-house. No outside food/beer.

Men’s and women’s bathrooms (three stalls each) are located right outside of the Skybox room. Metropolis Room bathrooms are a little further away, but they have 4 stalls apiece, and Action City remains open during receptions.

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Masonic Center

616 Graham Ave, Eau Claire • 835-5615 • ecmasonic.org/home.htm They set up a bar for the event and provide bartenders.

Ready for bands/DJs The terrazzo floors that make up the whole room are great for dancing.

Decorations – can’t put tacks or nails up on the walls.

No outdoor patio.

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One big ballroom for dinner and dancing; one room adjacent to that with a bar area. Three sets of sliding doors open into it. $600-$800.

Strictly Fischer’s on the Green catering.

Bathrooms – five women’s stalls, 2-3 men’s stalls with additional urinals. One unisex handicap accessible bathroom.

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Mabel Tainter Theater

205 Main St, Eau Claire • 235-9726 • mabeltainter.com The Public Room seats 100.

It’s part of a wedding package that costs $100/hr.

Can use any catering service; has a prep kitchen but not a full kitchen.

Three bathrooms located nearby – one male, one female and, a companion bathroom that’s handicap accessible.

They can help set up tables for a bar, but they don’t have a liquor license, so the wedding party would have to bring in their own beer/wine/champagne and their own bartenders.

Ready for bands/DJs. Dance floor available.

Decorations – can’t destroy property No outdoor patio.

Lake Wissota Golf Course

16108 97th Ave, Eau Claire • 1-888-382-4780 • lakewissotagolf.com Very large bathroom upstairs and a pair downstairs (downstairs contains the clubhouse and pro shop which remains open to the public).

Dance floor available.

Decorations – no balloons, no tall candles unless they are enclosed in a vase.

Wraparound deck is included in fee.

Houligans

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One hall upstairs seats up to 313 for dinner. Must use their catering services.

Tables/chairs/linen/dinnerware provided. A full staff and chef sets up and tears down.

A full “circle” bar is located in the center of the hall.

Ready for bands/DJs

More popular for small family weddings, rehearsal dinners, 415 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • birthdays, anniversaries, holiday 835-6621 • houligans.net parties.

One banquet room can fit 100 max for hors deourves, and 6570 max for a full sit down meal.

As long as there’s food, there is no fee for renting out the room.

Can’t bring in own food.

Doesn’t do wedding cakes.

One bathroom for each sex in

middle of restaurant Private bar in banquet room.

Yes – hookups for small bands No dance floor. It would be feasible/up for discussion with the party to bring in a moveable one.

No decoration restrictions.

Can bring own.

There is an outdoor beer garden right off the banquet room that can seat 15-20.

Heyde Center for the Arts

handicap accessible. These are on the “main” (first) floor.

Heyde sets up the bar and provides bartenders.

Most DJs have self-contained hookups, but some bands may need our sound technician (if it goes through the stage) for an extra fee.

After dinner, servers clear away tables/chairs for more dance space.

Decorations – all candles have to be in enclosed, tempered glass. Nothing mounted on walls.

No outdoor patio.

3 South High St, Eau Claire • 726-9000 • cvca.net HOLLY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Main auditorium (on third floor) accommodates 256 for dinner; includes food and beverage room across the hall for buffet-style serving (if desired) and a catering prep room. $800 for eight hours.

Each additional hour is $75.

Bring in a licensed caterer or be responsible for the food yourselves.

Tables/chairs/set up is provided. May need to rent own table linens or glass dishes if more or different kinds are desired.

One set of women’s restrooms and one set of men’s.

Each have multiple stalls and are

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Florian Gardens

2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • 832-8836 • thefloriangardens.com Three separate ballrooms can be combined to create one large ballroom (The Grand Trillium Ballroom) that accommodates 480 people.

Must use their catering services (except cake).

Tables/chairs/linens/ dinnerware/service staff provided.

Colored table cloths and ceiling draping available to rent.

One men’s and one women’s restroom right outside the ballroom. Each has multiple stalls.

Bar located right outside the main ballroom. If you choose to include a bar in your package, bartenders will be included.

Ready for band/DJ. No stage.

26 X 36 foot dance floor Real petals can be thrown outside; fake must be scattered inside. No open flames. No confetti or glitter.

Outdoor patio included; seats about 40.

Fox Run Tavern

1515 S. 65th Ave, Eau Claire • 835-6489 • foxruntavern.com Weddings may rent the main bar area, plus the upper deck and underneath the deck. Seats up to 300 for dinner. Outdoor deck seats 30. No cost for rental.

Must use their catering services.

One bathroom inside (2 stalls for men, 3 for women) Provides tables/chairs/ linens/set up and tear down.

Can set up volleyball, kickball, horseshoes.

Bartender and bar included with purchase of food unless the party wants a separate bar.

DJ usually sets up inside, bands outside. Can set up a stage if they request it. No dance floor, but space to dance. Dancing can occur on the deck, too.

Decorations – no holes in the walls

Fanny Hill

3919 Crescent Ave, Eau Claire • 836-8184 • fannyhill.com One ballroom seats 225 for dinner. To rent just the ballroom (without having the ceremony there), it’s $750. For the ceremony, ballroom, and tiki deck, it’s $900. Tiki area seats 75-100.

Must use their catering services.

Discounts available for their Victorian Inn (for the wedding party).

One set of bathrooms located nearby, with multiple stalls.

Tables/chairs/linens/ dinnerware/set up and tear down provided.

If you purchase the deck area, there will be a tiki bar included. There’s also a bar right next to the ballroom.

Ready for bands /DJs. No stage.

Dance floor available.

Decorations – no pins in the wall, no open flames.

Epiphany Lutheran Church 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • 835-9155 • epiphanyec.org The gymnasium can seat 280 ($30/hr), and the multipurpose room/sanctuary can seat 200 ($60/hr). The kitchen is an additional $60/hr, and set up/ tear down/cleaning services are $60/hr.

Can make own food there with kitchen rental or have caterers come in.

Wedding parties may want to bring linens or supplemental silverware.

No alcohol allowed on premises.

1 bathroom for each sex in locker room, 2 unisex nearby, 1 for each sex on opposite side.

Some electrical equipment on hand.

Composite gym floor good for dancing, but you can bring portable one if desired.

Decorating – “Good taste governs.”

There is a concrete area out one of the gym doors that can be accessed/set up on if discussed in advance.

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The Enchanted Barn

330 South Main St, Rice Lake • 254-1557 • theenchantedbarn.com In Hillsdale, WI (60 miles northwest of Eau Claire). An 1880’s barn loft available Spring through Fall. The lower milking parlor is for cocktail hour mingling and coffee/cake after dinner, the loft is for dinner/dancing.

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Must use their catering services – anything from ultra gourmet to cooking over an open fire during cocktail hour.

They supply a bar area but recommend you bring your own favorite bottles of wine.

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Eau Claire Country Club 828 Clubview Lane, Altoona • 836-8423 • ecgcc.com Two rooms in the upper clubhouse can be combined to make one larger room which can accommodate up to 250 people ($700-$1500 depending on day).

Full service kitchen is for their catering services only. You can bring in your own wedding cake.

Tables/chairs/linens/ dinnerware/set up and tear down included.

Men’s and women’s upstairs and men’s and women’s downstairs in locker rooms.

An attached bar that comes with the rental Ready for bands/DJs. Can provide a portable, expandable dance floor (up to 11 X 17 feet) No decoration rules Outdoor patio is accessible by three doors and is included in price.

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Star Farm

770 Kennedy Ave, Fall Creek • 877-1411 The barn has an upstairs “loft” and a downstairs. The loft can seat approximately 200 people, depending on round or rectangular tables. Rates negotiated case by case.

Can use any catering service.

Food grade milk house can be used as a prep kitchen Tables/chairs/dinnerware not provided. Round table linens are available.

Two port-a-potties.

A full bar may be set up. The party must hire a bartender with an Eau Claire County liquor license.

Electrical hookups “galore” Dance floor available.

Decorations figured out case by case Outdoor patio available – most likely not a separate rental fee.

Cabin Ridge Rides ANDREA PAULSETH

The Chalet holds 25 people for dinner, while The Lodge accommodates 140. Rates 4271 220th St, Eau Claire depend on the food you order.

723-9537 • cabinridgerides.com ($14.50/$17.50 per person).

Buildings are gas-lighted.

Must use their catering services – no kitchen, no electricity. Must be buffetstyle, but staff will be there for assistance if necessary.

No overnight stays in cabins.

Wedding parties should provide linens and decorations if desired.

Bar and bartenders not provided – wedding parties can bring their own/sell their own. (“We have nothing to do with it.”)

Electricity generator provided for an extra fee. This would accommodate bands/DJs. Dance floor available.

Decorations – no balloons (“They kill the squirrels!”)

Outdoor patio included, seats 150.

Avalon Hotel & Conference Center 1009 W. Park Ave, Eau Claire • 723-2281 • avalonhotelchippewafalls.com There is a bar inside the banquet room Ready for bands/DJs Dance floor is laid down on fully carpeted room Outdoor patio attached and included.

Wall to wall carpeting, wall sconces, chandeliers, neutral palette on walls

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One banquet room available, accommodates 375. Packages (with hotel room discounts) run $425-$1100 Must use their catering services.

Discounts available for hotel rooms.

Two bathrooms for each sex located nearby with multiple stalls.

Decorations may be brought in; no rules to speak of

The Oxford

1814 North Oxford Ave, Eau Claire • 839-8877 Auditorium available to rent.

Seats 275. Costs $500 for full day.

Must cater in. (No restaurant license, so service kitchen is off limits) Tables/chairs/linens will be reflected in price.

One bathroom for each sex with multiple stalls located just off lobby.

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They have a fermented malt beverage license, so they can provide a limited bar, plus service. Must be through the Oxford.

Ready for bands/DJs. Decorations – “Don’t wreck the place.”

No patio

Schultz’s Country Barn

50996 N Main St, Eleva • 287-4684 • schultzscountrybarn.com Big barn can be divided into two rooms or closed into one via double wide doors. $500 + tax for 4 hours, then $50/hr thereafter. Accommodates 220.

One of the rooms is set up for caterers/buffet table. No running water upstairs, but there is downstairs, plus refrigerators.

No onsite catering available.

Tables/chairs provided.

Bathrooms downstairs by the gift shop

Christ Church Cathedral 510 S. Farwell St, Eau Claire • 835-3734 • cathedralec.org

Large balloom on the second floor of the church is a reception area available for rent.

Bar is set up in both rooms. In the hay barn room, it’s moveable for maximum flexibility.

Bartenders not provided.

Ready for bands/DJs. Has a stage.

No decoration rules. There are already mini white lights strung up.

Big party deck attached/ included with handicap accessible ramp.

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BANDS Bear Creek Band 815 W Madison St., Durand • 6724491 • www.bearcreekband.com and www.myspace.com This four-piece variety band from Durand plays cover tunes from Johnny Cash and Bryan Adams to Patsy Cline and Joan Jett, along with some originals.

from the 70s to current rock, and provides a DJ to play before the band starts and during breaks.

The Thundermen • 834-8890 • www.thundermen.com

More than 40 years of experience as a 50s and 60s rock cover band.

Big Deeks • 456-1046 • www.bigdeeks.com Big Deeks

Whoz Playing? 822 Jenna Dr., Verona • 608-576-5362 • www.whozplaying.com Hits from the 40s-today, including classic rock and classic country.

Changing Subjects • 308-0502 • This Chippewa Falls

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play a variety of music from the 50s to now, including some country, and also offer a DJ service during breaks.

band plays the best dance music from the 70s to today.

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Contradiction • www.contradictionrocks.com Playing

the best rock songs from the past four decades, the guys in Contradiction make sure everyone is having a good time.

Elements • 828-6214 • www.elementsrocks.com Classic

and new rock (70s to today), pop, funk, and a touch of country.

The Fuglys • 456-0566 • www.myspace.com Classic and modern rock with swagger.

Fully Loadid • 829-0329 • www.fullyloadid.com Wide variety or rock and hard rock (AC/DC, Ozzy, Nickelback, etc.).

HGT Band • 559-5763 or 834-3450 • Oldies like doowop and Elvis.

In Kahootz • 559-5763 • www.gigmasters.com A fivepiece band that plays classic rock and country, from the 50s to today. In Kahootz will travel up to 100 miles from Eau Claire.

Sassy Magoo • 577-1661 • www.myspace.com Variety rock from the 60s to today, plus some originals.

Sonic Void • www.sonicvoid.com Plays a mixture of hits

Buttercream Cakes at Cranberry Cottage 2751 London

Road, Eau Claire • 715-430-9654 • www.buttercream. info Call to schedule a consultation and Buttercream will set up a complimentary tasting with over 37 cake flavors and deserts, including cheesecake and Bailey’s Irish Cream.

Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 838-1000 •

www.festivalfoods.com Festival Foods’ bakery specializes in simple, two-tiered wedding cakes. Custom decorating is available. Delivery is not available.

Frosting Fantasies • 456-5860 • www.frostingfantasies.

com Ranging from traditional cakes to special themes or an array of cupcakes, call for your custom creation.

Sisu Sugarcraft • 834-CAKE • www.sisusugarcraft.com Specializes in styled cakes of exquisite taste using fresh, local ingredients. The artists look forward to creating designs with your sense of personality and style.

Gordy’s County Market 212 Bay St., Chippewa Falls •

Super Target 3649 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 838-

726-2500 • Both Gordy’s locations have books with several different styles of cakes for any occasion.

Just Desserts by Dyan N4682 State Rd 25, Menomonie

• 231- 2253 • www.justdessertsbydyan.com An orderonly bakery, Just Desserts will include a free anniversary cake with the purchase of a wedding cake. Every cake starts out with a sketch, specified to your liking.

The Cake Shop • 835-8676 • Specialty cake designer

Dairyland Delights 835 Broadway St, Eau Claire • 8347551 • www.dairylanddelights.com Hand-made wedding cakes including sheet cakes and one of the best cheesecakes you’ll ever taste.

Mega Pick’n Save 2615 N Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire • 836-8700 • www.megafoods.com Mega Pick’n Save bakeries can accommodate almost any cake need, from tiers to pillars. Decorators are able transform images into sweet reality. If a square design is desired, the Chippewa Falls location is preferable. Delivery is available.

Dessert First 204 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • 833-8440

• www.getdessertfirst.com Dessert First specializes in gourmet cupcakes.

Fancy Cakes By Staci 729 W. Spruce St., Chippewa Falls • 723-4197 • Our cakes are one-of-a-kind, as unique and special as the bride to be. The beauty of the cake is a feast for the eyes while the flavor is a delight for the taste buds. Cake and filling combinations are limitless. Please call to schedule a free cake consultation today and take a look at our portfolio.

0196 • www.supertarget.com The Super Target bakery can produce anything in the realm of a three-tiered cake, and decorate it to delight. Delivery is not available, but cakes come fully boxed and ready to go.

Wal-Mart SuperCenter 3915 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire •

832-4890 • Wal-Mart’s bakery will customize cakes to your liking, including tiers.

Lammer’s Food Fest 1409 9th Street, Menomonie •

235-2134 • www.lammersfoodfest.com Lammer’s specializes in tiered wedding cakes, with plenty of frosting, filling, and cake choices to mix and match. Lammer’s offers a wide selection of cake adornments.

Diane Jump prides herself in her versatility, as she can do almost any cake to suit your needs, including special flavors and shapes. By appointment only.

Ron’s Castle Foods 1031 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 839-0220 • Head cake designer Amy Thurston invites you to call her to discuss your perfect wedding cake.

Mega Pick’n Save 2615 N Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire • 723-5232 • www.megafoods.com Mega Pick’n Save bakeries can accommodate almost any cake need, from tiers to pillars. Decorators are able transform images into sweet reality. If a square design is desired, the Chippewa Falls location is preferable. Delivery is available.

Obsession Chocolates 18 S Barstow St., Eau Claire •

514-1720 • www.obessionchocolates.com Make your special day sweeter with cookies, wedding cake-shaped truffles, and custom boxes and ribbon for wedding favors.

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CATERERS Alchemy Family Farm 12453 Cty Hwy DD, Colfax •

271-2094 • www.alchemyfamilyfarm.org This sustainable alternative specializes in locally produced foods, such as the herbs and vegetables from its own farm and other local products you may see at the farmer’s markets.

Annabell’s Catering 103 Cherry Avenue West, Plum City • 647-4490 • www.annabellscatering.com Annabell’s wide service area includes Eau Claire. This caterer offers a variety of buffet services or plated dinner selections.

Black Tie Catering 690th Street, Menomonie • 664-8430

• www.cateringbyblacktie.com Unlike some caterers, Black Tie allows you to build your own meal, instead of having specific menu items.

Bluegold Dining W.R Davies Center, Room 227, UWEau Claire, Eau Claire • 836-3882 or 836-2632 • www.

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uwec.edu University Catering can serve groups of more than 650 guests. Offering an extensive menu of meal choices and a variety of dessert options, including a three-tiered cake.

Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls • 723-7869 • This buffet-style caterer can serve a group of any size.

Camille’s 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chippewa Falls • 833-2233 • www.camillescafe.com With everything from fresh veggies to sandwiches and salads, Camille’s offers a fresh, healthy alternative to the typical hot and greasy catering experience.

Connell’s Supper Club 18525 50th Ave, Chippewa Falls

• 833-9400 • Connell’s can handle your needs, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with items running from eggs to lobster.

Draganetti’s 3120 Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • 834-9234 • www.draganettis.com Customize your catering experience from most of this Italian eatery’s menu.

Fill-Inn Station 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls

• 723-8282 • www.fillinnstation.com Can accommodate up to 275 wedding guests in its banquet hall, roomy enough to include a DJ and dancing. Choose from a buffet-style meal or a menu of traditional banquet plates.

Fischers & Company Catering 2333 Hillcrest Pkwy,

Altoona • 832-9711 • www.fischersgreen.com Fischers will personalize and customize any event of any size and budget.

Fox Run Catering 1515 S 65th Ave, Eau Claire • 835-

5630 • www.foxrungc.com Fox Run offers a catering menu that includes selections for breakfast, brunch, luncheons, casual and fine dining and hors d’ oeuvres. For parties of 40 or more, choose a wonderful buffet style dinner with several choices.

Franzwa’s Custom Catering 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau

Claire • 962-2126 • www.franzwas.com Known for the famous seasoned charcoal chicken, Franzwa’s customizes every event to the customer’s preferences. Whether you have a big or small event, make sure to order their homemade popovers or their high-end cheese, fruit, or veggie trays.

Jackblack Catering 1312 Main St., Bloomer • 568-4464 • Customize your menu to exactly what you want from a large list of options.

KP Katering 809 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 855-9055 • www.kpkatering.com From specially made menus to exceptional decorations, KP has everything to make your day exactly as you envisioned. Full setup and clean-up services. We will be at your service throughout the entire planning stages to the actual wedding day.

Lammer’s Food Fest 1409 9th Street, Menomonie •

235-2134 • www.lammersfoodfest.com Known for its great-tasting food, hospitality, and attention to detail. We have wine-tasting available. Company parties, family reunions and weddings are welcome to call us!

you. Features a full light show and the best equipment available.

CK Productions 2809 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire •

858-0680 • www.thememorymakers.com With an extensive song list and experience, CK Productions will handle all your DJ services. Chuck, the owner, loves his job and has performed for crowds as small as 25 and as large as 2,000.

Entertainment by Tom • 213-5707 • www.entertainmentbytom.com Over 11,000 songs for your listening and dancing pleasure, from 1940 to Top 40 hits.

Kaleidoscope Entertainment • 225-3533 • www.kaleidoscopedj.com Offering standard songs,indie music, and everything in between, Jamey sets up what he terms a “mobile dance club.” In addition to the music, he will emcee or provide karaoke for the occasion.

Kadinger Event Production • 928-1097 • www.kadingerevent.com With an extensive knowledge of music, this DJ can play or mix just about anything you want, though club music thumps especially nice on this sound system.

All events feature lighting performed by an experienced lighting designer.

Midwest Entertainment 216 2nd Ave, Eau Claire • 563-

4748 • A DJ and Master of Ceremonies company, Midwest offers in-person consultation to personalize your reception’s music.

Music in Motion Disc Jockeys • 835-6663 • www.mu-

sicinmotiondj.com A full time business that is available weekdays between 8 am and 6 pm, Music in Motion is a professional business that can deliver what they promise.

Party Hits 7539 Curvue Rd., Eau Claire • 874-5244 • www.partyhitsmusic.com Party Hits’ mission is simply to keep your party going from the first tune to the last, with plenty of variety and just enough personality.

PartyTunes • 579-5790 • Veteran Top-40 radio DJ with an extensive music collection tailored to your event.

Pure Energy Productions 1241 Menomonie St Suite C,

Eau Claire • 831-8003 • www.thatsmyparty.com Packages can include bubbles, fog, a wedding CD, projector and video screen with photo montage production, a wireless mic for toasts, and special lighting.

Rock’It Out Entertainment • 834-3857 • With more than 10 years of experience, Nick Arnold guarantees you a fun, affordable, and hassle-free reception experience.

Rock n Roll To Go 6517 Pleasant View St, Eau Claire • 839-7951 • www.partyofyourlife.com Providing quality DJ entertainment for 25 years, put Rock n Roll To Go’s experience to work.

Shawtown Productions 13249 38th Ave, Chippewa Falls • 720-8807 • www.shawtown.com With their excellent sound and lighting systems and large selection of music, Shawtown will make your wedding reception the success it should be.

Lucy’s Delicatessen 117 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls

Solid Gold Entertainment 1625 Eddy Lane, Eau Claire • 835-4996 • www.eauclairedjs.com This DJ company’s specialty is weddings, from the dinner music to the hours upon hours of dance music.

Mancino’s , • 835-4000 and 835-4100 • www.mancino-

ZENON DJ Entertainment N4439 440th St., Menomonie • 235-7769 • www.zenondj.com and www.vqfun.com A unique DJ/Emcee interactive flare, advanced Audio equipment, and a customized light show.

• 720-9800 • Lucy’s will customize your orders with its menu of sandwiches, pizza, soup, meat/cheese platters, and more.

seauclaire.com For information about Mancino’s fullmenu catering, available for rehearsal dinners or receptions, visit one of its locations.

Rainbow Catering 4156 132nd Street, Chippewa Falls • 726-9598 • Choose buffet-style catering or table service, for wedding events of any size.

Sweetwaters 1104 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 834-5777 • www.sweetwatersec.com Offers a wide variety of entrees and buffets, and will design special menus or offer suggestions that might meet your budget guidelines. More information can be found at our website: http://www.sweetwatersec.com/catering_banquets.nxg UW-Stout Catering 160 Merle Price Commons UW-

Stout, Menomonie • 232-2134 • www.uwstout.edu Have your wedding catered out, or in one of the university’s three immense event spaces. Choose from a menu of gourmet items, including desserts.

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FLOWERS Adalar Floral 1500 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 8301010 • www.adalarfloral.com This one-stop floral shop allows you to choose from a diverse selection of reception, ceremony, and wedding party bouquet arrangements.

Avalon European Floral 430 Water St, Eau Claire • 8388880 • www.flowersbyavalon.com With everything from large centerpieces to bouquets and boutonnieres, Avalon offers complimentary consultation to help choose your wedding flowers.

Brent Douglas 224 N Dewey St, Eau Claire • 831-0997 • www.brentdouglas.biz This florist provides a vast array of rich and bright bouquets for any color palette or theme.

Chippewa Valley Floral 2749 London Rd, Eau Claire

All Occasions DJ Service • 829-7413 • Besides its rea-

sonable prices, All Occasions also offers more hours per package than most DJ services.

AV Live 1618 Clearwater Ridge Ct, Eau Claire • 3798497 • www.getdjmusic.com From the moment you first contact them, to the last dance you share, AV Live will be there with you every step of the way.

Blue Moon DJ • 874-6774 • Owner and DJ Peggy Nel-

son will play your choice of tunes, ranging from the 1940s to today.

Blue Thunder DJ 6885 N Cty E, Menomonie • 235-3280

• www.bluethunderdjs.com Customizes the playlist to

• 839-ROSE • Conveniently located next to The Bridal Shoppe, this floral business is known for quality and customer service, as well as contemporary and clean arrangements.

Christensen Florist & Greenhouses 1210 Mansfield St,

Chippewa Falls • 723-2551 • www.christensenflorist. com A fourth generation florist that has fresh flowers trucked in three times a week.

Eau Claire Floral 1824 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire • 8342901 • www.eauclairefloral.com No wedding is too big or too small for this floral shop which offers free wedding consultations. Rentals are available Foreign 5’s Bridge Street Floral 123 North Bridge

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Four Seasons Florist, Inc. 117 W Grand Ave., Eau Claire • 834-2017 • www.e4seasons.com Four Seasons services Eau Claire and Altoona with elegant arrangements for the wedding party, reception, and ceremony.

May’s Floral Garden 3424 Jeffers Road, Eau Claire • 800-422-6297 • www.maysfloral.net Customized with your favorite flowers and colors. Impeccable and detailed service with imaginative designs to create a memorable and stress-free event. From a vintage look to exotic we cover it all. We also have many items available for rental to make your wedding more affordable.

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8422 • www.thebridalshoppe-ec.com A local bridal shop with 31 years of experience that carries both well-known and private designers.

Don Crane • A member of both HGT Band and In Ka-

hootz, this versatile musician plays piano and organ, and sings, too. Choose from traditional and contemporary music.

PHOTOGRAPHERS Always Over the Top Photography 3545 Briar Crest Dr., Eau Claire • 552-2761 • www.alwaysoverthetopphotography.com Though Dennis does everything from portraits to events, he specializes in wedding photography.

Ambers Photography 726 Kimberly Dr., Eau Claire • 835-7733 • www.ambersphoto.com Ambers Photography takes pride in photographing cherished events such as weddings. The coverage is complete at the church.

Receptions at a different location are an additional cost.

Andrea Paulseth • 829-2232 • Andrea specializes in a photojournalistic approach and modern/contemporary style, but maintains flexibility based on your vision.

Beyond Photography 1235A Menomonie St., Eau

Claire • 864-4894 or 379-5509 • www.photographybeyond.com Customizable packages, all involving two photographers capturing your wedding.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • www.foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.

Bleu Sky Photography 1613 Devney Dr., Altoona • 832-

David’s Bridal 4840 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • 552-1828 • www.davidsbridal.com

Bokeh Effect Photography PO Box 701, Menomonie •

Marry-Go-Round 103 5th Ave N, Strum • 695-3788 •

www.marrygoround.com This family-owned shop has been providing dresses for brides, maids, moms, and proms (as well as accessories and tuxedos) since 1987.

Something New, LLC • 220-9105 • www.Something-

NewLLC.blogspot.com Something New, LLC focuses on ready to wear and couture wedding gowns that are made primarily from sustainable fabrics.

INVITATIONS Big Dot of Happiness 412 Technology Drive E.,

Menomonie • 800-274-4282 • www.bigdotofhappiness. com

The Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Dr, Eau Claire • 8348422 • www.thebridalshoppe-ec.com

Creative Graphics of the Chippewa Valley 10 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-4697 • www.creativegraphicscv.com Digital Daisy Productions 668 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire • 858-0315 • www.digitaldaisy.net

Elegant Creations • 456-9315 • www.elegantcre-

ations2010.blogspot.com Debbie Kaisler makes wedding stationery, invitations, and gifts (including handmade ribbon and fabric flower corsages). Let her woo you with her calligraphy and versatile design.

8465 • www.bleuskyphotography.com Russ does whatever it takes to deliver pictures that are unique, interesting and memorable.

410-3571 • Wedding, event, and portrait services capturing you in Western Wisconsin (Menomonie, Eau Claire, River Falls, Hudson) and the Twin Cities.

Bh-Moments Photography • 379-9029 • www.bhmo-

ments.com Bea captures your most cherished events as they naturally occur and delivers storytelling images that reflect the personality and lifestyle significant to you.

Capture Life, LLC • 829-2761 • www.capturelifellc.com

Specializing in on-location and natural light settings, Jessica Harrison excels in the realm of weddings. Her business also provides resources for other photographers looking to get started as professionals.

Chumas Photography • 834-7076 • www.chumasphotography.com Intimate, photojournalistic style wedding photography. Also designs save the date cards.

D’Angelo Photography Studio 110 West Main St.,

Menomonie • 231-8180 • www.photographer4u.com Providing portraits in color, black and white, sepia, or a touch of color, D’Angelo offers sessions with no time limit.

Design by Dawn • 456-3066 • www.designbydawnphotography.com Dawn will spend as much time as it takes to get what you are looking for. If you are looking for some fun contemporary stuff, you are going to get it!

DreamShot Images, LLC • www.dreamshotimages.com

DreamShot Images is run by a local photographer whose passion lies in nature photography and fine art. He also offers wedding packages.

Picture This 6000 Arndt Road, Eau Claire • 830-9555 • www.mmemorieslast.com

EC Moments 1708 Westgate Rd. Suite 204, Eau Claire • 475-8659 • This new photography business captures a range of moments, from engagements and weddings to anniversaries. Angelica helps frame settings and poses that reflect the personality of the client, not her own.

Quick Prints 541 Broadway St., Menomonie • 235-1920

Forever Photography 2790 Schultz Rd, Fall Creek •

iDesign 396 Overlook Dr, Ellsworth • 579-6981 • www. mdidesign.net

R|S Design • (512) 665-1002 • www.r-sdesign.com

With over six years of experience, this local photography and graphic design company can produce simple, elegant, and modern invitations or wedding programs.

SendOut Cards • 559-2882 • www.sendoutcards.com

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839-8504 • www.foreverphotographyonline.com Clients have described her documentation of their wedding as unique, fresh, and fun.

GK Photography Studio 710 6th Ave., Eau Claire • 225-

8832 • www.photographybygk.com Family-owned business with portrait and fashion photography experience.

Holly Peters Photography • www.hollypetersphotography.com Holly’s style is primarily photojournalistic, seeking to capture candid and authentic moments, but she also coordinates and takes traditional group portraits.

Hybben Photography 319 Cedar Avenue East,

Harpist Serena O’Meara • 830-5070 • www.omeara-

Menomonie • 235-8777 • www.hybben.com Peter Hybben promises to preserve each precious moment of your wedding day with care, concern, and artistry.

Pianist Laurie Lee Escher • 210-3695 •

Iris Photographics • 834-4747 • www.irisphotographics.com This company’s shots abandon the traditional and opt for a look that’s more fun, contemporary, creative, and different--led by a personality that matches-with Eau Claire photographer Drew Kaiser.

music.com Classical, hymns, new-age, Celtic, pop, and accompaniment. Also performs duels with cello player Susan Halderman.

Trillium Flutes 4602 Bogey Ave, Eau Claire • 839-7849

• www.trilliumflutes.com Traditional wedding favorites and elegant, background music for receptions is our specialty. Select our full quartet, trio or duo to match you event size and budget needs.

Trumpeter Andrew Dziuk • 651-335-6535 • Trumpeter Shane Siverston • 839-0932 •

Jacobs Photography 4223 114th St, Chippewa Falls • 723-4746 • www.jacobsphoto.net Strives to give a unique look and feel to the photographs of your most special moments.

JB Photography • 874-6084 • www.jbphotoart.com JB

Vocalist Cathy Reitz 7835 Blue Valley Dr, Eau Claire •

Photography specializes in engagement and wedding photography. We offer a blend of both traditional and photo-journalistic/artistic coverage for your special event.

Trio H20 , • 830-5070 • This trio is composed of a flutist,

Jeff Thompson Photography • 838- 9962 • www.jeffthompsonweddings.com With over 20 years of photojournalism experience, Jeff is based in Eau Claire but

874-5537 • Wedding music, sacred or secular, sophisticated jazz combo, or a classic big band with girl singer. harpist, and cello player.

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travels as far as the Twin Cities, Madison, or Milwaukee for weddings.

Lauper Photography N 30339 North Creek Road, Arcadia • (608) 323-7117 • www.lauperphoto.com Can provide the traditional as well as the unique wedding photography experience.

Leah Dunbar Photography • (715) 309-5061 • www. leahdunbarphotography.com A fun, energetic, casual and comfortable approach to weddings, portraits, and events. Leah Dunbar will document your life in a fresh new way, grounded in an artistic vision.

Life and Style Photography • 642- 0101 • www.lifeand-

stylephotography.com Photojournalistic-style wedding photography.

Maux Creative Studio 925 W River St., Suite 1, Chippewa Falls • 726-8662 • www.mauxcreativestudio.com Maux is ready to capture your memorable occasion, and offers personal planning sessions along with location scouting.

Molly Marie Photography PO Box 1323, Eau Claire • (920) 595-1257 • www.mollymariephoto.com R|S Design • (512) 665-1002 • www.r-sdesign.com This

local photography company prides themselves on being simple, elegant, and modern, and tailoring packages to fit your budget. They have over six years of professional design and photographic experience.

Seyforth’s Studio 20 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls •

723-6047 • Though he’s been shooting for a decade, the Seyforth name has been around Chippewa Falls since the 30s. Like the other family businesses, this studio has a great package for the money.

Someone Always There Photography • 577-8882 • www.someonealwaysthere.com Danica captures the inner beauty of each individual by looking beyond their exterior and reveal their true identity through photography.

Steve Vogels Photography • 225-9890 • www.pbase.

com Steve believes, “The goal is not to change your subjects, but for the subject to change the photographer.”

Swanstrom Photography • 835-4287 • www.swanstrom-

photography.com Dana and Tammy’s style is to be as little of a distraction during your most important day as possible, while capturing the moments as they come.

T-Bo Photography Design Studio 13541 85th Ave,

Chippewa Falls • 723-7664 • www.tbostudio.com This quality portrait company resides on Glen Loch, adjacent to Irvine Park, for a peaceful combination of water, trees, sky, and wildlife on thousands of feet of shoreline.

Tim Fitch Photography • (608) 772-0551 • Tim Fitch,

whose career started out with nature photography in Eau Claire, has spent the past ten years photographing weddings. He attended commercial photography school and has an enthusiasm for the trade.

Unique Expressions by Melissa • 271-3494 • www.

seeunique.net Melissa has a photojournalistic and traditional style that is flexible to a couple’s needs.

V Imagery and Design • 533-1867 • www.vimageryan-

ddesign.com A husband and wife photography team in Strum, with a combination of fashionable editorial style and creative techniques!

Van Helden Photography 2737 London Road, Eau

Claire • 835-0955 • www.vanheldenphoto.com Mark and Audree Van Helden work as a team to deliver your wedding photography. Call for appointments.

Zich Designs • 715-577-0510 • ZichDesigns.com Justin’s passionate about creating a personal relationship with his clients. His love for wedding photojournalism and easy-going personality combine to provide his clients with images that will truly last a lifetime. Justin’s clients own all rights to the photos.

RINGS Helzberg Diamonds Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd # 12, Eau Claire • 833-2322 • www.helzberg.com Kay Jewelers Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire • 833-0522 • www.kay.com Jacqueline Renee Jewelry • 839-7470 • www.jacquelinerenee.com Graduate Gemologist Jacqueline Renee offers personal consultation via email or by appointment to create uniquely designed, handcrafted jewelry.

Lasker Jewelers 3705 Oakwood Mall Dr, Eau Claire • 835-5914 • www.laskers.com Williams Diamond Center Inc 2823 London Rd, Eau Claire • 834-9929 • www.williamsdiamond.com Carries an array of vintage rings along with more modern styles.

Zales Jewelers Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • 835-5004 • www.zales.com

SALONS Ann’s Beauty Shop 1906 W Mead St., Eau Claire • 832-

9888 •

Attitudes 305 E Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 835-8742 Bekki’s at Westside 1522 Westgate Rd., Eau Claire • 834-3133 • Can serve a six-person wedding party, maximum.

Bravo! Salon and Spa LLC 1120 122nd St., Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls • 552-3200 • www.bravosalonspa.com Bridal and wedding party specials available.

Clemona Massage and Spa Therapy • 815 E Main

St., Menomonie • (920) 853-6668 • www.clemona. com Wedding Bell Bliss services relax, calm, and center you during one of the busiest planning moments of your life. Individual bridal services, group wedding party spa services, and mobile on-site services available. Office located in Menomonie, but mobile throughout many areas of WI and MN.

A Cut Above 302 E. Central St., Chippewa Falls • 720-

0288 • www.acutabovesalonllc.com This team of four stylists and one manicurist can beautify parties of about six. Manicures are $15, pedicures $30, make it French for $5. Updos for $40.

D & D Design Hair Studio 13 N. Bridge St. Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls • 723-5923 •

Estilo 438 Water St., Eau Claire • 831-0724 • www.

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estilosalonatt.net Call ahead for a group appointment. $100 deposit required for wedding parties. Specialty hairstyles $55-$65.

The Garage Salon 45 E Elm St., Chippewa Falls • 723-

2396 • www.thegaragesalon.com Six stylists are available to beautify wedding parties. Manicures begin at $30, pedicures that include a heated stone massage at $50, and special hairstyles at $50.

Head to Toe Studio 1237A Menomonie St., Eau Claire • 835-6633 • Can take wedding parties of no more than six.

Loring Tower Salon 927 Loring St., Suite 5, Altoona •

552-3545 • This salon brings in extra hairstylists to accommodate “just about any size” wedding party.

Lotus Spa 4956 Bullis Farm Road, Eau Claire • 835-

1100 • LotusSpaEauClaire.com • Handles all your spa needs, with facials, waxing/tinting, mani-pedi, massage, and full body treatments.

My Friends Place 2519 E Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 552-2754 • www.myfriendsplacespa.com Receive 20 percent off all services prior to the wedding day. Serves wedding parties of any size.

Shear Envy 2219 Eddy La., Eau Claire • 833-3590 •

Experienced stylists at Shear Envy will create updos for around $45. They also offer nail services, along with a private pedicure room.

Spring Street Studios LLC 34 W Spring St., Chippewa

Falls • 723-3672 • www.springstreetstudiosalon.com Spring Street Studios will help you stick with a “green” wedding plan by offering all organic services, from their colorings to their manicure products.

Starr’s Sister 412 Water St., Eau Claire • 835-0180 •

starrssister.com You expect your day to be perfect--start at the “Love Salon.”

Studio 9A 115 9th Ave (Corner of Water St. and 9th Ave.)

Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 836-9511 • www.studio9a.com Packages starting at $75.

Studio 22 1122 Birch St., Eau Claire • 831-0837 • Can accommodate wedding parties of about nine. Check for springtime bridal and wedding party special rates.

Styling Gallery 105 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 7238626 • Ideal for small parties of three or four.

Nicole’s Inc. 1037 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 835-

Styling Post 33 E Colombia St., Chippewa Falls • 7235111 • Groups of no more than five are welcome. Updos range from $40-$50.

Panache Salon 8428 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 2, Chip-

831-1616 • Updos $35.

3510 • www.nicolesinc.com Can accommodate wedding parties of any size for salon or spa services. pewa Falls • 723-4799 •

J C Penney Salon 4770 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 832-5522

• This salon takes wedding parties of any size. A $20 deposit is required for each party member.

Suite Design Salon LLC 405 S Farwell St., Eau Claire • Sweet Styles LLC 2197 East Ridge Center, Eau Claire •

833-2231 • Updos start at $35.

The Tannery and Hairbenders 427 Water St., Eau

Personal Touch Hair Design 2705 Birch St., Eau Claire

• 836-9110 •

Claire • 836-7500 • www.tanneryandhairbenders.com 15 percent off tanning or lotion and 10 percent off of hairstyles for the whole wedding party.

Pro Cuts 5314 Prill Rd., Eau Claire • 836-7667 •

Teresa’s Hair Salon 919 Fairfax St., Altoona • 835-

Ravin’ Manes 1813 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • 8311130 • Offers every possible service for wedding parties including hairstyles, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, nails, and extensions.

Totally Pampered 2704 London Rd., Eau Claire • 833-

0810 • Offers a breakfast or lunch buffet for groups of five or more. Updos start at $50.

Retreat Spalon 3440 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire

Touch of Class INK 15 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls •

• 552-5215 • www.retreatspalon.com Bridal updos for $80 include two or three practice styles to make the ‘do perfect. Bridal makeup application, with a practice session is $30, and a bridal manicure/pedicure/express facial for $125.

2203 • Updos starting at $55.

723-3670 • www.facebook.com Updos are $35, $20 for the bride.

Trend Setters 5924 33rd Ave., Eau Claire • 874-4247 •

the bride’s ‘do, 10 percent discount for the whole party if they’re staying at the adjoining Sleep Inn.

Ultimate Family Hair Care 5149 Old Mill Plaza, Suite

1, Eau Claire • 876-6456 • www.ultimatefamilyhaircare. com Brides receive a free consultation, and may choose from pampering packages starting at $150. A wedding party of four or more is entitled to 10 percent off one week prior to the wedding. Have your party beautified on the wedding day, and the bride receives the discount.

Westside Hairstylists 1522 Westgate Rd., Eau Claire • 834-3232 • Updos starting at $35.

TRANSPORTATION A-1 Party Vans 2000 Oxford Ave Bldg # 4, Eau Claire • 834-3068 • One 15-passenger van available.

Cody Limousines 1717 Birney St., Eau Claire • 835-

1000 • www.codylimousines.com Rent the six-passenger “Excalibur,” the 24-passenger trip trolley, 18-passenger Hummer, 22-passenger Lincoln Navigator, 10-passenger limo, and more.

TRAVEL AGENCIES AAA World Wide Travel 3430 Oakwood Hills Pwky, Eau Claire • 836-8645 • travel.aaa.com

Carlson Wagonlit Travel/Travel Leaders 31 E. Colum-

bia St., Chippewa Falls • (888) 642-8270 • www.travelleaders.com

Destinations Unlimited Travel Professionals W2680 Comings Rd., Eau Claire • 834-5999 •

Higgins Travel & Cruise Center, Ltd. 2514 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 834-2686 • www.higginstravel.com Red Cedar Travel 1311 Broadway St. N, Menomonie •

235-6378 •

TUX RENTALS Men’s Wearhouse 4619 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • 831-8457 • www.menswearhouse.com

Mr. Limo 3234 Melby St, Eau Claire • 831-9337 • www.

Knights Formal Wear 114 Oakwood Place and 4800 Golf Rd # 114, Eau Claire • 831-7931 and 831-7931 • www.knightsformalwear.com

Pro Limousine Service • 720-9811 or 836-9580 • www.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • www.foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.

mrlimoofeauclaire.com Rent a 10- or 14-passenger limo, beginning at around $250.

prolimousine.com Rent a luxurious 10-passenger limo, or buses such as “The Limbusine” and party bus.

Rock ‘n Roll To Go Luxury Limousines 6517 Pleasant View St, Eau Claire • 839-7951 • www.rnrtogo.com Check out various packages, including limo versions of Lincoln and Hummer.

Muldoon’s Men’s Wear 1506 S Hastings Way, Eau

Claire • 832-3502 • www.muldoons.com Many brands, sizes and styles

Rada’s Men’s Wear 322 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls

Saddle Pals Inc. N2539 County Road Y, Menomonie •

• 723-6466 •

Knight Rider 433 E. Chippewa St., Cadott • 289-3434

www.marrygoround.com This family-owned shop has been providing dresses for brides, maids, moms, and proms (as well as accessories and tuxedos) since 1987.

664-8340 • Hire a horse-drawn carriage for wedding day transport.

• www.knightriderlimo.com This limo service has been around the Chippewa Valley and surrounding areas in West Central Wisconsin since the mid-1980s. They offer seamless wedding-day transportation with no minimum rentals.

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Marry-Go-Round 103 5th Ave N, Strum • 695-3788 •

VIDEOGRAPHERS Bill Olson Videography • 835-6446 • www.billolson-

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Digital Daisy Productions 668 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire • 858-0315 • www.digitaldaisy.net Egan Creative Services • 832-2037 • EZ New Media • 962-4660 • www.ezlink.net Moments Video Productions N1824 950th St., Eau

Claire • 828.3258 • www.momentsvideoproductions. com Creates wedding videos, wedding day edits, and photo montages.

WEDDING PLANNERS/ CONSULTANTS Amaresa’s N4791 Street Road 25, #531, Menomonie •

235-3038 •

Carlson Hill Event Planning + Design 3129 Hidden Place #5, Eau Claire • 529-0405 • www.carlsonhill.com

Sound Unlimited/Dream Video N7302 State Road 25,

Pure Energy Productions 1241 Menomonie St Suite C,

Studio One Teleproductions 2904 Moon Ave., Eau

The Wedding Genie • 864-9652 • www.weddinggenie. net Melinda Duncan, Certified Wedding Consultant, offers customized wedding planning in the Eau Claire area.

Menomonie • 235-0248 • www.soundunlimiteddreamvideo.com

Claire • 832-4677 • www.studio-one.net Specializes in photo montages of wedding receptions.

Thomas Video Studio 3621 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • 832-4349 • www.thomasvideostudio.com

Eau Claire • 831-8003 •

Eventful Occasions • 523-0556 • www.eventful-occa-

sions.net Whether you would like assistance with every aspect of planning or simply want help on the big day itself, this professional wedding planning business will pull it off, having over 15 years of experience under its belt.

WEDDING SUPPLIES 50-50 Factory Outlet 3315 State Road 93, Eau Claire

• 715-833-0019 • www.5050factoryoutlet.com This store is a great place to shop for a wedding, bachelorette party or a bridal shower. 50-50 Factory Outlet also offers a wide selection of party supplies, greeting cards and novelty gifts.

A1 Express Rental Center 2515 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 834-2727 • www.a1expressrental.com Choose from an assortment tents, fine china, chocolate fountains, arches, and much more. A Wedding and Party Specialist will assist in rental and planning.

Briggs Tent & Party Rental 3350 Horlacher Lane, Eau Claire • 839-0218 • www.briggstent.com This large party rental company offers an extensive list of equipment including tables, linens, gazebos, tents, dance floors, lighting, and more.

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