Weddings & Occasions 2013 by Volume One Magazine

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’s All-Inclusive Roadmap to the Aisle So you’ve set a date, but dozens of decisions await you. And now you’re kinda freaking out. Well you’ll want to hang on to this special section and never let go – because we’ve done all the work for you. Covering everything 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. But you will need to work on the dancing. We can’t help you there … Editors: Tyler Griggs, Tom Giffey, Thom Fountain Photos: Andrea Paulseth Design: Josh Smeltzer

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NIPPY NUPTIALS a pros and cons list for winter weddings + Everybody gets married in June and July, so holding your ceremony during the colder months is sure to make it more memorable.

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Blizzards, ice storms and other extreme weather phenomena could make attending the wedding inconvenient or downright dangerous for guests.

venues are more likely to be available during the off season. This makes the winter months ideal if you want to get married more quickly than two years from next June.

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Unless your guests and wedding party are particularly hardy, an outdoor wedding is out of the question (at least in Wisconsin).

Snowy vistas can be striking backdrops for wedding photos, and muted winter lighting can be flattering (and less likely to make your bridal party squint).

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Likewise, inclement weather could force you to postpone your wedding entirely, a costly and inconvenient proposition.

The white of winter can dramatically set off a white wedding dress. Likewise, winter opens up a new color palette for apparel, flowers, etc., particularly bold, dark colors.

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Want outdoor photos? Either hope your photographer works fast or consider fur-lined formal wear.

Reception halls, churches and other

Low demand may equal lower costs for venues as well as service providers who are eager for business during the off season and may be willing to negotiate.

Seasonal food and drinks can spice up the reception. How about hot cider instead of a bowl of punch and a multitiered fruitcake instead of a traditional wedding cake?

Slush, snow and salt may ruin expensive gowns and suits, making for an unhappy wedding party. In addition, if your guests don’t wipe their feet adequately, expect a sloppy mess on the dance floor.

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Family members and friends may already be in town for the holidays or at least have more time off from work to travel.

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Out-of-town holiday celebrations and vacations may mean some non-relatives won’t be able to make it.

Wedding planning will add enormously to the pressure and expense of preparing for the holidays. Winter-themed wedding favors can be fun: candy canes, Christmas ornaments, candles – there are plenty of possibilities.

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Because some venues may already be decorated for holiday parties, your ceremony and/or reception may take on a Christmas theme whether you like it

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or not.

Sure, it might snow, but rain is unlikely. Take that, Alanis Morissette!

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Some wedding accessories – flowers in particular – may be more expensive during the winter.

A cold-weather wedding may help you appreciate your warm-weather honeymoon afterwards.

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Airline prices usually spike around the holidays, making for a more expensive honeymoon (and more expensive travel costs for far-away guests).

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DESTINATION WEDDINGS

unique places to get hitched – or at least take photos – in the Chippewa Valley

CARSON park • For the lovestruck sports fans, Carson

BREWERIES • For the lovestruck beer snobs, a keg for the

Park offers everything you’d need for some special photos. Want to include Hank Aaron in between your father and new brother-in-law? No problem. Vows on the 50-yard line? Why not? Have your ring bearer canoe up on Half Moon Lake? Sounds like a plan to me. And heck, who needs wedding cake when you have a Dairy Queen right outside?

reception might not be all you want from a local brewery. You could take photos on the gorgeous grounds of the Leinies Lodge, or better yet next to the spring well. Or how about by Lucette’s fermentation tank? Or in Lazy Monk’s tap room? No matter where you, maybe you’ll get a congratulatory pint on the house!

MT. SIMON • For the lovestruck adventurers, why not hike

THE SEAHORSE INN • For the lovestruck retro nerds, The Seahorse Inn on Clairemont could be the perfect place for a 60s or 70s style wedding. You can bust out the up-dos and bell bottoms and make sure the groom’s got his mustache ready. Not to mention that we’re sure that karaoke box could be rolling with whatever tunes you wanted pumping you up for your big day.

up to the top of Mt. Simon to seal the deal? It’s not a huge space on the edge of the cliff, so you may need to cut down your wedding party, but the benefits are pretty smashing. You can recite your vows, don your rings, have your first wedded kiss then strip down to your skivies and dive right into marriage and Dell’s Pond at the same time.

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BANDS FOR YOUR EVENT 40 Fingers f40fingers@aol.com 40 Fingers is proof that

you can squeeze a whole lot of music out of just four people. Classic rock and oldies will keep you on the dance floor all night long, and the friendly wait staff will keep your thirst at bay. Oil up those dancing shoes, come on out and treat your feet to an evening of fun and frolic.

Super Target 3649 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715)

838-0196 • 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.

Big Deeks (715) 456-1046 • thebigdeeks@yahoo.com •

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

The Cake Shop 3380 Blakeley Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

835-8676 • Specialty cake designer 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.

Brass Monkey 815-519-7025 • john_shenk@hotmail. com • Find us on Facebook A wedding/cover band playing current R-n-B/Dance/Rock (a la Z100).

Wal-Mart SuperCenter 3915 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • (715) 832-4890 • Wal-Mart’s bakery will customize cakes to your liking, including tiers.

Changing Subjects (715) 308-0502 • joles.chris@

gmail.com This Chippewa Falls band plays the best dance music from the 70s to today. Find us on Facebook.

Eau Claire Jazz Booking Agency 715-836-4092 • info@ eauclairejazz.com • eauclairejazz.com ECJ is happy to provide hassle-free live music for your next special event. Our professional booking agency is a reliable source for live music. We hand-pick top regional musicians to create an ensemble that is specifically catered to your needs. Elements (715) 828-6214 • syd@elementsrocks.com •

Find us on Facebook Classic and new rock (70s to today), pop, funk, and a touch of country.

Fully Loadid (715) 829-3019 • FullyLoadid@yahoo. com • fullyloadid.com Wide variety or rock and hard rock, playing new and old music alike. HGT Band (715) 559-5763 or 834-3450 • gigmasters. com The HGT Band (Home Grown Tomatoes) is a professional band with an extensive musical repertoire and an experienced history. Will play for any ages with oldies like doo-wop and Elvis. Hot Commodity 715-514-8501 • djtom72@gmail.com

• hotcommodityrocks.com When four local musicians with many years of experience and a common goal got together, Hot Commodity was formed in the winter of 2012. Hot Commodity lives up to their namesake filling bars and dance floors night after night.

In Kahootz (715) 559-5763 • dcrane1004@gmail.com

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

Polly Baker Band 715-308-3297 • pbakerband. blogspot.com Polly Baker Band covers Modern Rock and 90’s Alternative with some 70’s & 80’s sprinkled in. An entertaining 5 piece ensemble with powerful, dynamic female and male vocals complimented by solid instrumentation, complete with keyboards. Rhythm Playboys rhythmplayboys.com Energetically

performed dance music including traditional country, waltz, polka, cajun, big band, blue grass and mixer dances. Performed on fiddle, accordion, keyboard, banjo, guitar, bass and drums. This group has been a main stay in midwest entertainment since their early days on WEAU TV in the early 1960’s.

Sassy Magoo (715) 577-1661 • MySpace.com Variety rock from the 60s to today, plus some originals.

Sonic Void brian@sonicvoid.com • sonicvoid.com 4 piece cover band that plays a mixture of hits from the 70s to current rock, and provides a DJ to play before the band starts and during breaks.

Souled Out bookings@souledoutEC.com ‘Souled Out’ specializes in that old school Motown groove and soul/ blues music from the 70’s to today. This 6-piece professional band is a perfect fit for your wedding or event! Their playlist will have the dance floor packed and keep the beat thumpin’ all night long. Sunset Strip 815-519-7025 • john_shenk@hotmail.com

80’s hair band fresh out of rehab ... again! Enjoy Crue, GnR, Bon Jovi, Poison, Dokken, VH shredded to per-

514-4549 • This bakery whips up custom cut-out cookies, homemade candy, whimsical cupcake “bouquets,” and custom wedding cakes, to name a few. All cakes are made from scratch. Delivery for larger orders.

715-552-3931 • A neighborhood favorite, Sue’s mostly homemade items includes bars, cakes, sweet rolls, cookies and cakes. Take home a pack of savory onion rolls.

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.

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

Simply Cakes 913 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715)

Sue’s Deluxe Bake Shop 1319 Birch St., Eau Claire •

Bear Creek Band (715) 672-4491 • bearcreekband.com

Contradiction Find us on Facebook Playing the best

pie as a supplement to their wedding cake, and even serving pie as the main dessert. We’ve got amazing wedding pies.

One ring to wed them all. See our “Rings” category for area jewelers ready to get your engagement started. fection.

The ‘shy friday’ Band 715-834-1393, 715 832-1560 •

geekman60@yahoo.com • Find us on Facebook The ‘shy friday’ Band presents a special blend of soaring vocals, tight harmonies and driving rhythms. Party to the finest in pop, rock and country with shy friday.

The Double Shot Band 715-367-6360 • Classic rock, country rock, old rock and roll.

The Pheromones 715-590-2788 • djschoenrock@gmail. com • Find us on Myspace The Pheromones perform an eclectic mix of classic and modern rock. Led by powerful female voice, Sarah Spindler, they perform music by Heart, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Queen and more. The Pumps 715-828-3084 • thepumpsband.com The Pumps with guitarist Steve Dwyer, Buck Barrickman on bass and drummer Frank Juodis play an upbeat style of rock’n’roll blues featuring tunes from their latest album “Cover to Cover” and bands Eric Clapton, Lamont Cranston, Hoopsnakes & BoDeans.

The Tim Howe Show smeltzjo@gmail.com A local two

piece band with the sound to fit any occasion. Tim and Josh will energize the dance floor, set the mood of the dinner and keep the agenda moving smoothly with announcements. They have over 170 songs featuring pop music to classic rock and will learn special songs for the event (by request only).

The Thundermen • (715) 834-8890 • thunderman@ charter.net • thundermen.com More than 40 years of experience as a 50s and 60s rock cover band. Whoz Playing? 822 Jenna Dr., Verona • 608-576-5362

• whozplaying.com Hits from the 40s-today, including classic rock and classic country.

CAKES & SWEET THINGS Buttercream Cakes at Cranberry Cottage 2751 London

Rd., Eau Claire • 651-430-9654, 715-430-9654 • cafevienna.stillwater@gmail.com • 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.

Chippewa River Dessert Co. By appointment only •

(715) 379-3785 • chippewariverdessert@live.com Gayle Johnson is a graduate from the Notter School of Pastry Art’s European Baking & Pastry Program in Orlando, Florida. She does special orders for businesses & individuals as needed. She does cakes, artisan chocolates, cookies, mini-desserts, and anything ele you might think of.

Dairyland Delights W2610 State Road 37, Eau Claire

• (715) 834-7551 • bakery@dairylanddelights.com • dairylanddelights.com Hand-made wedding cakes including sheet cakes and one of the best cheesecakes you’ll ever taste.

Dessert First 2425 Seymour Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 8338440 • getdessertfirst.com Famous for its multitude of gourmet cupcakes, this California-inspired bakery offers quality sweet temptations and lunch time treats. Fancy Cakes By Staci 729 W. Spruce St., Chippewa

Falls • (715) 723-4197 • fancycakesbystaci@gmail.com • fancycakesbystaci.com Staci’s 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. Call to schedule a free cake consultation today and to look at their portfolio.

Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 8381000 • festivalfoods.com Festival Foods’ bakery specializes in simple, two-tiered wedding cakes. Custom decorating is available. Delivery is not available. Gordy’s County Market 3310 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau

Claire • 715-834-3993 // 2717 Birch St., Eau Claire • 715-836-8246 // 1031 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-839-0220 // 212 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • 715-7262500 // 17158 Cty Hwy J, Lake Wissota • 715-726-2505 • gordyscountymarket.net Gordy’s locations have books with several different styles of cakes for any occasion.

Just Desserts by Dyan N4682 State Rd. 25, Menomonie

• (715) 231- 2253 • An order-only 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.

Lammer’s Food Fest 1408 9th Street, Menomonie • 715235-2134 • 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. Legacy Chocolates 632 S. Broadway St., Menomonie •

231-2580 • With seasonal hand-crafted truffles, cakes, and holiday brownies, you can be sure you’re getting the best real chocolate available anywhere. Check out their delicious Potion No. 9 chocolate sauce, hand-made in small batches. Anything other chocolate sauce is just plain vanilla.

Marketplace Foods 207 Pine Ave. W., Menomonie • 715-235-4201 • menomonie.marketplacefoodsonline. com Marketplace Foods’ fresh bakery features decorated cakes, special occasion cakes, wedding cakes, and pies perfect for your event. Mega Foods 1201 S Hastings Way & 303 Prarie View

Road, Eau Claire • (715) 836-8700 • 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.

Norske Nook Wedding Pies Locations in Eau Claire,

Osseo, Rice Lake, and Hayward • 715-234-1733 • norskenook.com As seen in USA Today, wedding pies were featured as the #1 pie on a recent episode of the Food Network’s popular “Top 5” program. The Chicago SunTimes reports that more and more people are requesting

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CATERERS Alchemy Family Farm 12453 Cty Hwy DD, Colfax • (715) 271-2094 • alchemyfamilyfarm@yahoo.com • worktheland.blogspot.com 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 140 Johnson Hill Road, Plum City • (715) 647-4490 • service@annabellscaterings.com • annabellscaterings.com/index.php Annabell’s wide service area includes Eau Claire. This caterer offers a variety of buffet services or plated dinner selections. Bar-B-Q Express: BBQ & Grill 1979 Cty Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • 715-828-7910 • Authentic pit barbecue for catering, pick-up, delivery, and vending. Sevral meat choices and sides available. Servicing events of up to 1000 people. Black Tie Catering 690th Street, Menomonie • (715)

664-8430 • blacktie@wwt.net • cateringbyblacktie.com Unlike some caterers, Black Tie allows you to build your own meal, instead of having specific menu items.

Blue Moose 1628 Woodard Rd, Bloomer • 715-568-

2687 • bluemooseco.com Whether its 50 or 500 people, indoors or out, the Blue Moose Grill & Steakhouse will take care of your guests.

Blugold Dining W.R Davies Center, Room 240, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 715-836-2632 • dining@uwec.edu • uwec.edu/dining/ University Catering can serve groups of more than 650 guests. Offering an extensive menu of meal choices and a variety of dessert options. Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7869 • This buffet-style caterer can serve a group of any size. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 1120 122nd St., Suite 3 • (715)

833-2233 • 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 • (715) 833-9400 • Connell’s can handle your needs, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with items running from eggs to lobster. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 311 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-830-9790 // 1320 N. Broadway, Menomonie • 715-318-0988 • dickeys.com Meat lovers rejoice - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit features a delivery buffet or boxed lunches with tender meats topped with their family recipe barbecue sauce, plus a tall list of sides to select. Get a catering quote online for your convenience. Draganetti’s 3120 Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona • (715) 834-

9234 • draganettis.com Customize your catering experience from most of this Italian eatery’s menu.

Famous Daves 2811 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 715-835-

2227 • famousdaves.com Famous Dave’s catering crews bring plates of lip-smackin’ barbeque to all occasions.

Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715)

838-1000 • festivalfoods.com Festival Foods features

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lunch and dinner buffet catering options with a variety of styles, including classic meat dishes, world cuisine, soups and sandwiches, a picnic menu, breakfast menu, a la carte menu, plus fruit, vegetable, and shrimp platters.

Fill-Inn Station 104 W. Columbia Street, Chippewa

Falls • (715) 723-8282 • 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.

Fox Run Catering 1515 S 65th Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 835-5630 • 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 513 University Ave., Col-

fax • (715) 225-6983 • 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 they will take care of you.

Eau Claire • (715) 835-6621 • houligans.net Whether you are in need of a meeting room, banquet facility, rehearsal dinner, we can cater to your needs. Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub’s Gharrity Room is a private banquet facility that can accommodate 10 to 70 people with its’ private bar for sit-down, buffet and appetizer style functions. See website for full guidelines.

Infinity Beverages 800 Wisconsin St. Unit 13 Ste. 206

(Mailbox 60), Eau Claire • infinitybeverages.com Featuring five wines with more varieties on the way, plus an exclusive series riesling and vodka. Additionally, Infinity Beverages offers a tasting lounge at their winery and distillery at Banbury Place.

Jackblack Catering 1312 Main St., Bloomer • (715)

568-4464 • Customize your menu to exactly what you want from a large list of options.

KP Katering 809 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • (715)

855-9055 • kpkatering.com From specially made menus to exceptional decorations, KP has everything to make your day exactly as you envisioned. Full set-up 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 •

(715) 235-2134 • 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 for a free consultation.

Lucy’s Delicatessen 117 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls

• (715) 720-9800 • foreign5.com/lucy.html Lucy’s will customize your orders with its menu of sandwiches, pizza, soup, meat/cheese platters, and more.

Mancino’s 4056 Commonwealth Ave. and 809 W.

Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 835-4000 and 8354100 • mancinoseauclaire.com For information about Mancino’s full-menu catering, available for rehearsal dinners or receptions, visit one of its locations.

Mike’s Smokehouse 2235 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-834-8153 • mikessmokehouse.co Many of of Mike’s Smokehouse’s classic tastes are available to serve your party of up to 5000, including dinner plates, desserts, and appetizers. They offer pickup or deliver services, or even a full catering option with our signature trailer Sitha Indian Kitchen 1419 Lynn Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 830-9343 • gaddam.udaya@yahoo.com • chaitgaddam.wix.com/sithaindiankitchen We cater for all occasions including birthdays, family gatherings, graduation parties and anniversary parties. If you are looking for a real authentic taste, this is the place for you! All dishes are made from scratch with healthy whole grains and fresh spices.

UW-Stout Catering UW-Stout, Menomonie • (715) 2323463 • uwstout.edu Featuring a professional service staff with an executive chef. Catering available at UW-Stout locations or your own off-campus location. Choose from a menu of gourmet items, including desserts. Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 832-4548 • ecwestgate.com Featuring hors d’oeuvres as hot and cold platters, multiple banquet options with meat-based entrees, vegetables, pastas, sides, and salads, plus specialty buffet options including Italian, Mexican, pizza, Chinese, soup and salad, and American cuisine. Yankee Jacks 2300 W. Princeton Avenue, Eau Claire

• 715 834-4050 • yankeejacks.com Yankee Jack’s takes great pride in serving only the freshest and highest quality foods and libations. A private banquet facility and off site catering is also available.

DEEJAYS All Occasions DJ Service (715)-828-3536 • allocca-

sionsdjservice.net Besides its reasonable prices, All Occasions also offers more hours per package than most DJ services.

Art of Entertainment Events-DJ Service (715) 8290354 • entertainmenteventsco@yahoo.com • musicdjdiscjockey.blogspot.com Event. Sound. Atmosphere. All occasions DJ service. Reasonable rates. Good music. Great service. Keeping it simple since 2001. Family owned and operated. Best Sound & Light Show DJ & Karaoke (715) 8354888 • bestsoundandlightshow.com Serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years, Best Sound and Light Show provides DJ and karaoke entertainment perfect for any event. Professional, dependable, unforgettable. Blue Moon DJ 715-874-6774 • supermom@wwt.net •

bluemoondj.com Owner and DJ Peggy Nelson will play your choice of tunes, ranging from the 1940s to today.

Blue Thunder DJ (715) 235-3280 • bluethunderdj@ya-

hoo.com Customizes the playlist to you. Features a full light show and the best equipment available.

CK Productions (715) 858-0680 • ck@charter.net •

thememorymakers.com With an extensive song list and knowledge about the business, 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 (715) 213-5707 • tomz@entertainmentbytom.com • entertainmentbytom.com Over 11,000 songs for your listening and dancing pleasure, from 1940 to Top 40 hits. Get DJ Bob 715-235-1754 • bsax007@sbcglobal.net • getdjbob.com “Gimmicks, fun, and dancing” - Over 20 years of experience. Kadinger Event Production (715) 928-1097 • jeremy@

kadingerevent.com • 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.

Kaleidoscope Entertainment (715) 225-3533 • kaleidoscopedj@charter.net • 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. Midwest Entertainment 216 2nd Ave, Eau Claire •

(715) 563-4748 • A DJ and Master of Ceremonies company, Midwest offers in-person consultation to personalize your reception’s music.

Mobile Express DJs P.O. Box 776, Eau Claire, WI

54702 • (715) 379-5849 • Sales@MobileExpressDJs. com • MobileExpressDjs.com Mobile Express DJs aims for a personal, tasteful, and accommodating approach to your event to keep your guests dancing and make your evening unforgettable. From country to pop to rock to alternative to rap, your party, reception, or dance should be the time of your life and consist only of the music you enjoy most.

Music in Motion Disc Jockeys (715) 835-6663 • musicinmotiondj.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 (715) 874-5244 • 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 (715) 579-5790 • Veteran Top-40 radio

DJ with an extensive music collection tailored to your event.

Rock n Roll To Go 6517 Pleasant View St, Eau Claire • (715) 839-7951 • Providing quality DJ entertainment for 25 years, put Rock n Roll To Go’s experience to work.

Rock’It Out Entertainment (715) 834-3857 • With more than 10 years of experience, Nick Arnold guarantees you a fun, affordable, and hassle-free reception experience.

Sean Carlson 920-540-2827 • seancarlsonmusic@ gmail.com • seancarlsonmusic.com Available as a DJ, guitarist, and vocalist. Based out of Eau Claire and I am willing to travel up to 100 miles including some parts of Minnesota. Sean has an incredibly large music library and a wide variety of songs to play on my guitar, but also encourages clients to create a list of requests prior

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to your event.

Shawtown Productions 13249 38th Ave, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-8807 • 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. ShowTime Entertainment 715-821-1100 • showtime_

entertainment@hotmail.com • showtimeentertainmentdj.com Featuring services including DJ and light show, social hour/dinner music, photo montage/slideshow, videography, photo booth, and ceremony sound.

Solid Gold Entertainment (715) 835-4996 • eauclairedjs.com This DJ company’s specialty is weddings, from the dinner music to the hours upon hours of dance music. Tricia Bradley Studios” Entertainment & Photography

2737 London Road, Eau Claire • 715-831-8003 • info@ triciabradley.com • triciabradley.com With Tricia, your wedding album will showcase your personality with raw emotion and the essence of life that will leave you speechless... or on the floor laughing. It will be so alive with love, laughter, tears and genuine celebration. With Bradley, your most unforgettable memories of your wedding day will begin the first time you lay eyes on each other... and end when you decide they will.

ZENON DJ Entertainment N4439 440th St., Menomonie

• (715) 235-7769 • zenondj.com and vqfun.com A unique DJ/Emcee interactive flare, advanced Audio equipment, and a customized light show.

FLOwers 4 Seasons Florist, Inc. 117 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 834-2017, 800-657-4654 • customerservice@e4seasons.com • e4seasons.com 4 Seasons services Eau Claire and Altoona with elegant arrangements for the wedding party, reception, and ceremony.

A Secret Garden Floral & Gift 1416 Main St., Bloomer

• (715) 568-1037 • asecretgardenbloomer.com Family owned and operated, A Secret Garden is committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Their professional staff is dedicated to making customers’ experience a pleasant one.

Allure Event Florists 1802 B Stout Rd., Menomonie •

715-235-0902 • allureeventflorists.com As the exclusive wedding and tuxedo division of Lakeview Floral & Gifts in Menomonie, Allure works with brides and grooms to offer wedding flowers, event planning ideas and men’s formalwear rentals.

Avalon European Floral 504 Water St., Eau Claire •

(715) 838-8880 • flowersbyavalon.com With everything

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Bloomer Floral 1316 Main St., Bloomer • 715-5685600 • bloomflw@bloomer.net • bloomer-floral.com Let Bloomer Floral help you make your day even more beautiful. They work one-on-one with you to create a looks that’s all yours. Brent Douglas: Flowers for Everyday 610 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 831-0997 • brent@brentdouglas. biz • brentdouglas.biz This florist provides a vast array of rich and bright bouquets for any color palette or theme. Chippewa Valley Floral 2734 Mall Dr., Eau Claire •

(715) 839-ROSE • info@chippewavalleyfloral.com • chippewavalleyfloral.com 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 • (715) 723-7418 • christensenflorist. com This fourth generation florist that has fresh flowers trucked in three times a week. Christensen Florist carries a variety of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs; as well as some pottery, garden supplies and hanging baskets.

Colby’s Flowers & Gifts 13119 8th St., Osseo • 715-

597-3442 • colbysflorist.com Colby’s Florist is a family owned business located in Osseo, Wisconsin. Forty years later, they continue to serve the area with quality service and thoughtful gifts for important moments. They design beautiful fresh and silk flower bouquets and vases although we also offer balloons and other gifts.

Creative Touch Floral 148 W. Lincoln St., Augusta • (715) 286-5591 • ctfloral90@yahoo.com Call for details.

Eau Claire Floral 1824 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

834-2901 • genny@eauclairefloral.com • eauclairefloral.com No wedding is too big or too small for this floral shop which offers free wedding consultations. Rentals are available.

Ebb & Flora 715-271-6954 or 715-579-0417 • kelly@

ebbandflora.com or brenda@ebbandflora.com • ebbandflora.com Ebb & Flora’s inteKelly and Brenda would like to join you in creating a celebration that is personal to you. Ebb & Flora’s knowledge and experience combined with your inspirations will enable your vision to bloom.

Eevy-Ivy-Over Flower Shop 314 North Bridge St., Eau Claire • 715-726-0812 • vickisframes@aol.com • eevyivyoverfloral.com Whether it’s an intimate setting or a large event, Eevy-Ivy-Over will give you flowers you will love. Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 838-

1000 • festivalfoods.com.

Foreign 5’s Bridge Street Floral 123 North Bridge

Street, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-6389 • foreign5. com This full-service garden and floral shop showcases a generous supply of floral décor and arrangements for any taste or style.

Gehrke Floral & Greenhouses 515 E. Main St., Mondovi • 715-926-4931 • gehrkefloral.com Flowers for any occasion.

Gordy’s County Market 3310 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • 715-834-3993 // 2717 Birch St., Eau Claire • 715-836-8246 // 1031 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-839-0220 // 212 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • 715-7262500 // 17158 Cty Hwy J, Lake Wissota • 715-726-2505 • gordyscountymarket.net While all Gordy’s locations sells flowers, the Birch Street location offers a full service floral department with an AIFD certified floral designer. Also at Birch Street, Gordy’s provides local and worldwide delivery service. May’s Floral Garden 3424 Jeffers Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 836-8220 • 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. Mega Foods 1201 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 715-

839-5200 // 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-836-6342 • megafoods.com Mega Foods provides professional floral designers t o help customers choose what they need for their occasion. Balloon bouquets and holiday arrangements, plus delivery available.

Silk Flower City 6458 35th St., Elk Mound (Directions: 12 mi W. of Chippewa Falls on Hwy 29 to County Hwy M. 1 1/4 miles N. on Cty M. Watch for sign on left) • (715) 559-9453, (715) 874-5280 • silkflowercity.com The area’s largest selection of silk flowers, plants and bushes. Come see our extensive selection of wedding flowers, bushes, plants,m and more.

Willow Ridge Floral 1925 N. 60th Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 379-3925 • willowridgefloral.com This one-stop floral shop allows you to choose from a diverse selection of reception, ceremony, and wedding party bouquet arrangements.

552-3444 • eauclaire@dcopy.net DigiCOPY’s template designs can be customized with a photo, text, and colors. They also help you create a custom event announcement.

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from large centerpieces to bouquets and boutonnieres, Avalon offers complimentary consultation to help choose your wedding flowers.

Elegant Creations • (715) 456-9315 • d.kaisler@yahoo.

FORMAL/WEDDING DRESSES & ACCESSORIES David’s Bridal 4840 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire •

(715) 552-1828 • davidsbridal.com Whether you want to look classic or modern, glamorous or elegant, David’s may have a gorgeous wedding dress for you at an amazing price.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 N. Bridge St., Chippewa

Falls • (715) 723-6389 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.

Marry Go Round Occasions 103 5th Ave N., Strum • 715-695-3788 • marrygoround.com Featuring motherof-the-bride dresses, wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, prom dresses and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, veils and handbags. Appointments preferred. Something New, LLC • (715) 220-9105 • Something-

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

The Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Dr, Eau Claire • (715)

834-8422 • thebridalshoppe.co A local bridal shop with 31 years of experience that carries both well-known and private designers.

Annette Hennekens - Jewelry Repair 715-225-4773

• annettehennekens@gmail.com Jewelry Artist can restring, re-size strung jewelry and repair beaded jewelry. Services are affordable and local.

Casual Ore Formal Eau Claire • 608-780-2099 • eliza-

beth@casualoreformal.com • casualoreformal.etsy.com Locally produced, elegant rings and accessories for your wedding party. Personalize your event with custom pendants, brooches, bracelets, armlets, cuffs, necklaces, earrings, and more designed by metalsmith Elizabeth Rose Stingl. Repairs and resizing opportunities also available. Call for a free consultation.

INDEPENDENT OFFICIANTS Danette Leeson, Independent Officiant • earthiegod-

dess@gmail.com Danette performs ceremonies and writes custom wedding ceremonies.

Grand Avenue Wedding Officiants • (920) 850-2789 (Carolyn) • (651) 247-7866 (Kjersti) • info@grandofficiants.com • grandavenueweddingofficiants.com Our expertise and passion as Officiants is to create a remarkable ceremony for you, one that reflects your vision, your life and your love. We then guide your rehearsal, perform your highly personalized ceremony, sign and submit your wedding license. Grand Avenue Wedding Officiants supports marriage equality. Jennifer Elliot • (715) 505-6450 • Independent Christian

minister.

Reverend Frank Nowak and Reverend Kaija Johnson

Eau Claire • (715) 559-2284 • awesomeweddingevents. com Our focus is making your wedding day one that you will cherish forever. We will help you customize your wedding ceremony to make it uniquely your own.

Reverend Sandra McKinney 1808 Folsom Street, Eau

Claire • (715) 836.0010 • unityeauclaire.org Non-denominational wedding officiant.

INVITATIONS Andra Delores Design • (262) 751-9501 • hello@an-

dradeloresdesign.com • andradeloresdesign.com Whether your dream wedding style is vintage, modern, classic, glitzy, or whatever other style, Andra’s custom designs will be designed perfectly for you. Find Andra Delores Design on Facebook.

Big Dot of Happiness 412 Technology Drive E., Menomonie • 800-274-4282 • bigdotofhappiness.com. The Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Dr, Eau Claire • (715) 834-8422 • thebridalshoppe-ec.com.

Creative Graphics of the Chippewa Valley 10 W Spring

St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4682 • creativegraphicscv.com.

DigiCOPY 1033 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-

com • elegantcreations2010.blogspot.com Debbie Kaisler makes wedding stationery, invitations, and gifts (including handmade ribbon and fabric flower corsages). Let her woo you with her flawless calligraphy and versatile design style.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 N. Bridge St., Chippewa

Falls • (715) 723-6389 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.

Funvitations! • 715-529-0020 • mail@funvitationinvites.com • etsy.com Unique, custom invitations and stationery for your wedding or special event. Picture This 6021 Arndt Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 8309555 • mmemorieslast.com.

Quality Quick Print 1213 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

• 715-836-0049 • info@qualityquickprintonline.com • qualityquickprintonline.com QQP’s wide selection of invitations reflec the uniqueness of your event. Their lines by Carlson Craft and Birchcraft give almost limitless styles to choose from. They also do specialty printing including napkins and place cards.

Quick Prints 541 Broadway St., Menomonie • (715) 235-

1920.

R|S Design Eau Claire • (512) 665-1002 • info@rsdesign.com • r-sdesign.com With over seven years of experience, this local photography and graphic design company can produce simple, elegant, and modern invitations or wedding programs.

PHOTO BOOTHS Photo Booth Memories 2274 University Ave. W., St.

Paul, MN • (651) 645-9077 • photoboothmemories.com Photo Booth Memories is the #1 real, often imitated, old school vintage photo booth to rent for weddings, graduations, bar mitzvahs, birthdays, reunions and more with the best prices in the twin cities.

ShowTime Entertainment • 715-821-1100 • showtime_

The Joy Booth • 715-577-8243 • thejoybooth.com Rent The Joy Booth and give your guests the ultimate party favor. Photo Booths are a fun and unique way to entertain everyone, featuring customized graphics, memory keepsake albums, and props galore. The Joy Booth aims to provide non-stop laughter and everlasting memories.

Tiny Photos Photo Booth LLC 715 Dover St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 456-1334 • Sales@TinyPhotosLLC.com • tinyphotosllc.com Tiny Photos Photo Booth is a professional and family owned photo booth rental service servicing the Chippewa Valley and beyond. Enjoy the fun of a classic photo booth and leave with a keepsake of your special event. Our booth uses a high resolution camera and a Kodak professional sub-dye printer.

PHOTOGRAPHERS A&W Photography: Memories to Last a Lifetime Shouldn’t Cost a Fortune! Saint Paul • 320-828-0134 •

williams.annarose@gmail.com • anwphotography.wix. com/web $800 Wedding, $200 Engagement, $150 Senior Photos. Located in the Twin Cities area, but willing to travel to Chippewa Valley. Please check out my website for examples of my photography and to learn more about me.

Ambers Photography 726 Kimberly Dr., Eau Claire •

(715) 835-7733 • 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 (715) 829-2232 • Andrea specializes

in a photojournalistic approach and modern/contemporary style, but maintains flexibility based on your vision.

Bennett Photography 2503 Kenora Pkwy, Eau Claire • 715-271-1538 • nsb1216@charter.net Wedding photography, concerts and live events with 10 years experience.

Beyond Photography 1235A Menomonie St., Eau Claire • (715) 864-4894 or 379-5509 • photographybeyond.com Customizable packages, all involving two photographers capturing your wedding. Bh-Moments Photography (715) 379-9029 • 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.

Bleu Sky Photography 1613 Devney Dr., Altoona •

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(715) 832-8465 • bleuskyphotography.com Russ does whatever it takes to deliver pictures that are unique, interesting and memorable.

Bokeh Effect Photography Menomonie • 715-410-3571

• info@bokeheffect.com • bokeheffect.com Wedding, Event and Portrait Photography services capturing you in Western Wisconsin (Menomonie, Eau Claire, River Falls, Hudson) and of course the Twin Cities! Our goal is to capture your life, your adventures, your everything.

Capture Life, LLC (715) 829-2761 • jessica@capture-

lifellc.com • lovebycapturelife.com Capture Life, LLC is an Eau Claire based wedding and portrait photography business serving WI and surrounding areas. Engagement photos included with wedding photography.

Christy Janeczko Photography 12229 200th Ave.,

Bloomer • 715-403-3123 • christy@christyjphotography.com • christyjphotography.com Christy Janeczko Photography specializes in natural light, natural environment wedding, senior, lifestyle and child portraiture. Serving the Chippewa Valley and beyond.

Chumas Photography (715) 577-2910 • chumasphotography.com Intimate, photojournalistic style wedding photography. Also designs save the date cards. Design by Dawn (715) 456-3066 • 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 dale.luthy@gmail.com • dreamshotimages.com DreamShot Images is run by a local photographer whose passion lies in nature photography and fine art. He also offers wedding packages. D’Angelo Photography Studio 110 W. Main St., Menomonie • (715) 231-8180 • dangelophotographystudio@yahoo.com • photographer4u.com Portraits, weddings and much more from an experienced professional photographer. Fantastic images at reasonable rates. Forever Photography 2790 Schultz Rd, Fall Creek • (715) 839-8504 • foreverphotographyonline.com Clients have described her documentation of their wedding as unique, fresh, and fun.

Gillian Mackenzie Photography Chippewa Falls/ Menomonie • 218-289-2583 • holsingerg@my.uwstout. edu • gillianmackenziephoto.com A fun and energetic photographer who will capture unique, and timeless photographs of your wedding. Gillian Mackenzie Holsinger uses photojournalism and traditional portrait posing to capture all of the magic of your love, and your big day. Gillian Mackenzie Photography LLC also specializes in family and senior portraits. Gish Photography 710 6th Ave., Eau Claire • 715-225-

8832 • dee@gishphotography.com • gishphotography. com By Devona Gish.

GK Photography Studio 710 6th Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

225-8832 • ggish@photographybygk.com • photographybygk.com Family-owned business with portrait and fashion photography experience.

Holly Peters Photography 715-225-7110 • info@hollypetersphotography.com Holly’s style is primarily photojournalistic, seeking to capture candid and authentic moments, but she also coordinates and takes traditional group portraits.

for your business or church group, or are just looking to convert your old slides, film, or tape to DVD, Lasting Images Videography will produce a product that will exceed your expectations.

Lauper Photography N30339 North Creek Road, Arcadia • (608) 323-7117 • lauperphoto.com Can provide the traditional as well as the unique wedding photography experience. Leah Dunbar Photography (715) 309-5061 • leahdunbarphotography@gmail.com • 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 (715) 642- 0101 • lifeandstylephotography.com Photojournalistic-style wedding photography. Lissa Marsolek Photography 715-577-6821 • lissa@

justlissa.com • justlissa.com Lissa Marsolek is an award winning Menomonie, Wisconsin Premier Photographer serving Northwestern Wisconsin and the Twin Cities. She is also available for travel throughout the US and Internationally.

Maux Creative Studio 925 W River St., Suite 1, Chip-

pewa Falls • (715) 726-8662 • mauxcreativestudio.com Maux is ready to capture your memorable occasion, and offers personal planning sessions along with location scouting.

Michael’s Portrait Design 715-672-3400 • michaelsportraitdesign.com Michael’s Portrait Design is a full time portrait studio providing the Chippewa Valley and surrounding area with diverse photographic style that consists of artistic, classic and photojournalism for today’s wedding couples. Michael is a certified professional photographer with the Professional Photographers of America and a true wedding and senior specialist committed his craft. Molly Marie Photography 1602 Hogeboom Ave., Eau Claire • (920) 595-1257 • mmariephotography@gmail. com • mollymariephoto.com Photography Service (715) 864-4554 • digitalenvyphotography@hotmail.com • digitalenvyphotography.com Purely Onsite Photography in the Chippewa Valley. No Rules, no terms or conditions on Sessions. And all photos are given to you edited and unedited. R|S Design Eau Claire • (512) 665-1002 • info@rsdesign.com • 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 •

(715) 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.

Simply You! Photography Eau Claire • 715-878-4510

• simplyyouphotography.biz Local. Affordable. Hassle Free. Simply You! Photography offers professional photography services for weddings, engagements, senior

Hybben Photography 319 Cedar Avenue East,

Menomonie • (715) 235-8777 • hybben.com Peter Hybben promises to preserve each precious moment of your wedding day with care, concern, and artistry.

Iris Photographics 18 Wisconsin St 13-2, Eau Claire

• (715) 834-4747 • 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.

Jacobs Photography 4223 114th St, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4746 • jacobsphoto.net Strives to give a unique look and feel to the photographs of your most special moments.

Jeff Thompson Photography 311 East Madison Street, Eau Claire • (715) 838- 9962 • jeffthompsonweddings. com With over 20 years of photojournalism experience, Jeff is based in Eau Claire but travels as far as the Twin Cities, Madison, or Milwaukee for weddings. Kara’s Photography Eau Claire • 715-491-0289 •

kara@karasphotography.com • karasphotography.com Specializes in weddings, family photos, maternity pictures, and senior photos.

Kate Bentley Photography kate@katebentleyphoto.com • katebentleyphoto.com Kate Bentley is a wedding and commitment photographer located in Eau Claire, WI that specializes in engagement sessions, couples portraits and wedding/commitment photography. I adore capturing love of all types and illustrating unique, individual connections. Lasting Images Videography 715-309-9601 • beau@ livwedding.com • livwedding.com Whether you are getting ready for your wedding and are looking for a photographer or videographer, need a promotional video VolumeOne.org 33 Jan. 17, 2013

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[ Smiley Productions ] 715-495-7180 • smileypho-

tobusiness@yahoo.com • smileyphotoart.com [ Smiley Productions ] is a fresh, new professional photography service located in Eau Claire servicing the greater Midwest area and specializes in capturing the precious, fleeting moments of life.

Steve Vogels Photography(715) 225-9890 • pbase.com Steve believes, “The goal is not to change your subjects, but for the subject to change the photographer.” Swanstrom Photography (715) 835-4287 • 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 • (715) 723-7664 • 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. Specializes in commercial and portrait photography.

Then & Now Photography thenandnowart.com Then & Now Photography doesn’t just specialize in historic art, they also provide Boutique Wedding Services as well as restorations, reproductions, and other commissioned work.

Tim Fitch Photography (608) 772-0551 • info@timfitch.

com 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.

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Unique Expressions by Melissa (715) 271-3494 • seeu-

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

V Imagery and Design (715) 533-1867 • vimageryanddesign.com A husband and wife photography team in Strum, with a combination of fashionable editorial style and creative techniques! Visual Acoustics Photography 715-556-7304 • Ryan@

visualacousticsphotography.com • visualacousticsphotography.com Serving Wisconsin and Minnesota. Special events, portraits, boudoir and more, making people look beautiful since 2009. Like us on Facebook.

jector screen available. Built-in buffet and plated dinner options available.

Boyd Park Pavilion On Eau Claire’s East Side Hill (off Main Street) • (715) 839-5032 • ci.eau-claire.wi.us Seats 70, accommodates 100. Rental Fee: $29. Alcohol not allowed. Bathrooms available. 16 electrical outlets. One grill. Handicap accessible. Indoor shelter available (key required for access). One water fountain plus playground equipment available. Cabin Ridge Rides 4271 220th St., Cadott • (715) 7239537 The Chalet holds 25 people for dinner, while The Lodge accommodates 140. Rates depend on the food you order. ($15.50/$18.50 per person). Buildings are gas-lighted. Horse drawn carriage available as well as wedding officiant on and off site. Catering Services on site – must be buffet-style, 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. Electricity generator provided for an extra fee (which would accommodate bands/DJs). Dance floor available. No balloons please. Outdoor patio included, seats 150. Carson Park - Birch Pavilion (715) 839-5032 • ci.eauclaire.wi.us Seats 70. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Accommodates 75-100 in and around. Amenities: electric, grill, and water. Playground equipment available. Portajons available. Key required for gate access. Alcohol allowed. Carson Park - Braun’s Bay Pavilion • ci.eau-claire.

wi.us Pavilion seats 40 • Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol allowed. Portajons available. Eight electrical outlets and two grills available. Handicap accessible. Handicap fishing pier available.

Carson Park - Oak Pavilion (715) 839-5032 • ci.eau-

claire.wi.us Seats 70. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Accommodates 100 in and around the area. Amenities: electric, restrooms, grill, and water. Handicap accessible. Playground equipment available. Alcohol allowed.

Carson Park - Pine Pavilion (715) 839-5032 • ci.eauclaire.wi.us Seats 80. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Accommodates 100 in and around. Amenities: electric, restrooms, grill, and water. Handicap accessible. Playground equipment. Alcohol allowed. Christ Church Cathedral 510 South Farwell St., Eau

Claire • (715) 835-3734 Large ballroom on the second floor of the church is a reception area available for rent. Seats about 200.

Eau Claire Golf & Country Club 828 Clubview Ln, Al-

toona • (715) 836-8420 • ecgcc.com Two rooms in the upper clubhouse can be combined to Creek • 715-577-0510 • ZichJu@Yahoo. make one larger room which can accomcom • ZichDesigns.com Justin’s pasmodate up to 250 people ($700-$1500 sionate about creating a personal reladepending on day). Full service kitchen tionship with his clients. His love for is for their catering services only. You wedding photojournalism and easycan bring in your own wedding cake. Ad d yo ur se going personality combine to provide lf or your Tables/chairs/linens/dinnerware/set his clients with images that will truly business to the up and tear down included. Men’s section by last a lifetime. Justin’s clients own all and women’s upstairs and men’s and visiting VolumeO rights to the photos. ne.org/ women’s downstairs in locker rooms. An attached bar that comes with the Weddings rental. Ready for bands/DJs. Can provide a portable, expandable dance floor (up to 11 X 17 feet). Outdoor patio is available.

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America’s Best Value Inn 809 West Clairemont Ave,

Eau Claire • (715) 834-6611 • abvicampusview.com • Rosewood Ball room accommodates up to 336 ppl. Wedding Packages range from $500 to $900 and are negotiable for off peak season/days. All food and beverages must be purchased through their catering services. Wedding cakes are the only exception. Bathrooms are large and spacious (6+ stalls each) and located right near room. All table ware, linen skirting, china provided by hotel. Built-in private bar with bartenders included. Built-in dance floor and space for DJ/band • Complimentary whirlpool suite for bride and groom, plus a block of sleeping rooms at a discounted rate. • Wedding decorations available • Outdoor patio/ courtyard/ pool.

Avalon Hotel & Conference Center 1009 W Park Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2281 • avalonhotelchippewafalls.com One banquet room available, accommodates 375. Packages (with hotel room discounts) run $425-$1150. 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. 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. Blue Moose Grill & Steakhouse 1628 Woodard Rd,

Bloomer • 715-568-2687 • bluemooseco.com Accomodates up to 300 people. Stage for a live band or DJ. Pro-

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. One bathroom for each sex in locker room, two unisex nearby, one 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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Fanny Hill 3919 Crescent Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 8368184 • 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. Fill Inn Station 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls

• 715-723-8282 • fillinnstation.com Accomodates up to 275 people for weddings, class reunions, Christmas parties, anniversaries, and birthdays, or any other type of party. Banquet room has a private bar-stage area for a DJ or band and a large 18x16 foot dance floor. See website for banquet, luncheon, and hors d’oeuvre menus.

Florian Gardens 2340 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

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 x36 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. Gardens available for ceremonies, but must also hold reception there.

Fowlers Court Two blocks west of UW-Stout’s stadium

between 15th Ave. and 14th Ave., Menomonie • (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov • Seats 20 • Rental fees: $35 • Amenities: electric and restrooms.

Fox Run Tavern 1515 N 65th Ave, Eau Claire • (715)

835-6489 Weddings may rent the main bar area, plus the upper deck and underneath the deck. Seats 90 inside. 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. No dance floor, but space to dance. Dancing can occur on the deck, too. Decorations – no holes in the walls.

Eau Claire County Expo Center 5530 Fairview Dr., Eau

Claire • (715) 839-3755 • co.eau-claire.wi.us/expo_center/wedding_receptions.htm If you need space for your event, you’ll find an abundance of space at the Eau Claire County Exposition Center. Accomodates up to 500 people. Prices ranging from $725-$1,200 Opportunity to bring your own beverages. On-site kitchen available for cooking, no catering offered on-site. Can choose your own catering service. Off-street parking. Stage and sound system available. Full set up services available.

Elks Lodge 402 elks.org • 3411 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire • (715) 834-4022 • elkslodge402@yahoo.com Elk Lodge 402 boasts a two story building with the bar on the first floor. The upper room accommodates 150. The lower room accommodates 132. Outdoor deck available when weather permits. Elmwood Park • (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov

• Seats 20 • Rental fees: $35 • Amenities: electric and restrooms.

Emerald Ridge Weddings N3954 640th St., Menomonie • 715-308-4868; 715-233-0249 • teresa@emeraldridgeweddings.com • emeraldridgeweddings.com Emerald Ridge Weddings is focused on providing highquality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us. Epiphany Lutheran Church 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • (715) 835-9155 • epiphanyec.org The gymnasium can seat 280 ($30/hr), and the multipurpose room/ VolumeOne.org 35 Jan. 17, 2013

Grand Occasions Event Center W16181 Hwy 10 / 53,

Osseo • 715-579-2789 • cstabenow@yahoo.com The main room is 3500 square feet, easily accommodating up to 350 guests, with 12 foot high ceilings and a built in 24’ x 24’ wood parquet dance floor. There is also an additional room of 1000 square feet with a vaulted ceiling available for a smaller parties or a break out room.

Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St, Chippewa

Falls • (715) 726-9000 • cvca.net 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. $900 for eight hours. Each additional hour is $100. 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, no glass dishes One set of women’s restrooms and one set of men’s. Each have multiple stalls and are 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.

Historic Eau Claire Masonic Ballroom 616 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 456-2466 • masonicballroom. com One large ballroom for dinner and dancing; one room adjacent to that with a bar area. Three sets of sliding doors open into it. $800. Catering from Houligan’s, Yankee Jack’s, Blue Moose, or KP Katering. Bathrooms – eight women’s stalls, six men’s stalls with six additional urinals. One unisex handicap accessible bathroom. They set up a bar for the event and provide bartenders.

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Houligans Steak & Seafood 415 S Barstow St, Eau

Claire • (715) 835-6621 • houligans.net More popular for small family weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties. One banquet room can fit 100 max for hors deourves, and 65-70 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. 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; you may bring your own. There is an outdoor beer garden right off the banquet room that can seat 15-20.

Irvine Park - Activity Building chippewafalls-wi.gov • Rental fee: $200. Seats 50-75. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or visit online for open dates. Irvine Park - Band Shell chippewafalls-wi.gov • Rental

fees: $175. Seats 100-150. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or visit online for open dates.

Irvine Park - Bear Den Road Shelter chippewafalls-wi. gov Rental fees: $75. Seats 48. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or visit online for open dates. Irvine Park - Flag Hill Large Shelter chippewafalls-wi. gov • Rental fees: $100 • Seats 75-100. Location: upper part of park. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or visit online for open dates. Irvine Park - Hollow Shelter chippewafalls-wi.gov •

Irvine Park - Loretta Cutsforth chippewafalls-wi.gov • Rental fees: $75 • Seats 48. Location: upper part of park. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or visit online for open dates. Irvine Park - Main Pavilion chippewafalls-wi.gov • Rental fees: $250 • Seats 144. Location: across from Duck Pond. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or go to the internet for open dates. Irvine Park - Pine Grove Shelter chippewafalls-wi.gov

• Rental fees: $30 • Seats 36. Location: across from buffalo area. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or go to the internet for open dates.

Irvine Park - Roger Meier Shelter chippewafalls-wi. gov • Rental fees: $75 • Seats 36. Location: above band shell. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or go to the internet for open dates. Lake Hallie Golf 2196 110th St., Chippewa Falls • 715-

861-5447 • lakehalliegolf.com Celebrate your next event overlooking beautiful Lake Hallie. Lak Hallie Golf’s clubhouse provides a fun sports bar atmosphere along side comfortable, casual dining. The Clubhouse offers ample room for large groups including dining room, bar, and outdoor deck. Outdoor events under tents with a tiki bar available.

Lake Wissota Golf Course 16108 97th Avenue South,

Chippewa Falls • 1-888-382-4780 • lakewissotagolf. com 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. Very large bathroom upstairs and a pair downstairs (downstairs contains the clubhouse and pro shop which remains open to the public and boaters seasonally, as well as the bar and grill). Dance floor available. Decorations – no balloons, no tall candles unless they are enclosed in a vase. Wraparound deck is included.

Rental fees: $75. Seats 36. Location: volleyball courts Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or go to the internet for open dates.

Lakeside Park Off Wolske Bay Rd. looking over Lake

Rental fees: $75 • Seats 48. Location: by fountain. Facility reservations are accepted in person or via the internet. Call 723-0051 or visit online for open dates.

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Irvine Park - Knights of Pythias chippewafalls-wi.gov •

Menomin, Menomonie • (715) 232-1664 • menomoniewi.gov • Seats 40 • Rental fees: $35 • Amenities: electric and restrooms.

monie-wi.gov • Seats 50. For use w/ LSC rental only.

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Ready for bands/DJs. The terrazzo floors that make up the whole room are great for dancing. Decorations – can’t put tacks, tape or nails up on the walls or ceiling. Wedding Chapel available for ceremony – seats up to 400, Bride’s Room, Groom’s Room and Fireside Lounge available. No outdoor patio.

Log Jam 709 South Broadway, Menomonie • 715-235-

0703 • kristinschenck@yahoo.com • menomonielogjam. com The one intimate seating area seats 75 in warm and cozy booths and the outdoor patio seats an additional 75. Catering must be through Log Jam. They have custom menus. Tables, chairs, dinnerware, set up, and one on one planning are included, but special linens are an additional fee. There is one men’s and one women’s bathroom located in the main room. The full bar with exceptional tap line is located in the main area and bartenders are included. Proper hookups for bands/DJs. No traditional dance floor, but space to dance. No nails or holes in the walls is the only decoration rule. The outdoor patio is attached and included.

Loopy’s Grill & Saloon 10691 Business 29, Chippewa

Falls • 715-723-5667 • loopy@723loop.com • 723loop. com Loopy’s hosts wedding receptions at the bar and in the Loopy’s Dome. Seating available for groups from 10 to 350. Enjoy sand volleyball courts, bean bag toss, a fire pit and a party tent. They are set up for live entertainment, DJs and bands with an excellent sound system. See website for more details.

Mabel Tainter Theater 205 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 235-9726 • mabeltainter.com Wedding package costs $900 plus &49.50 tax with $250 secutirty deposit, payment in full due 90 days before event. -Other rooms available for extra fee, such as The Public Room (seats 100). 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. Cash bar available Ready for bands/DJs. Dance floor available. Decorations – can’t destroy property, no nails/taping/gluing. No outdoor patio. Metropolis Resort 5150 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire •

888-861-6001 • metropolisresort.com Skybox Room overlooking the water park can seat 250 for dinner. The Metropolis Room is in Action City and can seat 300 for dinner. Banquet hall rental costs vary. All food is inhouse. No outside food/beverage. 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. Tables/ chairs/white linens/dinnerware provided. Can order colored linens at additional cost. They set up portable bars within either room. Bar and bartenders included as long

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If you’re looking for bouquets, centerpieces or any other floral needs, check page 31 for florists. 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. Bride and groom receive a complementary whirlpool suite on night of wedding. Discounted guest room rates for family and friends available.

Mount Simon Dell’s Pavilion ci.eau-claire.wi.us Seats

80, accommodates 200 in and around. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol allowed. Bathrooms available. Eight electrical outlets and one grill. Handicap accessible. One water spigot available. Playground equipment and Disc Golf course available.

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Seats 130, accommodates 250 in and around. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol allowed. Bathrooms available. Eight electrical outlets and one grill. Handicap accessible. One water spigot available Playground equipment and Disc Golf course available.

Owen Park Bandshell Pavilion ci.eau-claire.wi.us • Seats 1380. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Bathrooms available. 12 electrical outlets. Two grills. Handicap accessible. Key required for access. One water spigot available • Playground equipment. Phelan Park - Main Shelter 21st Ave. E., Menomonie • (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov • Seats 40 • Rental fees: $35 • Amenities: electric and restrooms.

Phoenix Park Labyrinth ci.eau-claire.wi.us • Seats 300 • Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Bathrooms available. Handicap accessible • Electricity available.

Phoenix Park Pavilion ci.eau-claire.wi.us Seats 1,000. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol not allowed without special approval. Bathrooms available. 68 electrical outlets. No grills. Handicap accessible. Three water spigots available. Key required for lighting access Phoenix Park Riverside Terrace & Celebration Plaza •

ci.eau-claire.wi.us Located on Eau Claire River • Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day) Bathrooms available. Handicap accessible. On bike trail.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites 1202 West Clairemont Ave.,

Eau Claire • (715) 834-3181 • plazaeauclaire.com Choose from Crystal Ballroom, Four Seasons Room, Two Rivers Ballrooms 1, Two Rivers Ballroom 2. Can accommodate 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. 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.

Point Comfort Park - Byron Smith Shelter J • (715)

232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric.

Point Comfort Park-LionsClub I (715) 232-1664 •

menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40 Rental fees: $25 Amenities: electric.

Ramada Inn & Convention Center 205 S Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 835-6121 • ramada.com Upper ballroom accommodates 600 for dinner and starts at $1,100. The lower ballroom accommodates 400, starting at $900. Must use their catering services (except cake). Bride and groom get a complimentary bridal suite and a block of rooms (usually 25) that are offered at a discount, depending on the going rate at the time and complimentary champagne for head table. • Ready for bands/DJs. Portable stage available. 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. Mirrors and vases available for brides. No outdoor patio. All table linens (3 colors) and napkins (10 colors) included. Riverside Park - Main Shelter (715) 232-1664 • meno-

monie-wi.gov • Seats 40 • Rental fees: $35 • Amenities: electric and restrooms.

Riverview Island Pavilion ci.eau-claire.wi.us • Seats 60

• Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol allowed • Portajons available. Eight electrical outlets and one grill available. Handicap accessible.

Riverview Park - Lions Pavilion (715) 839-5032 •

ci.eau-claire.wi.us Pavilion seats 120, accommodates 200 in and around. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol allowed. Bathrooms available. Eight electrical outlets and one grill. Handicap accessible. One water spigot available. Playground equipment available.

Riverview Park - North Pavilion (715) 839-5032 •

ci.eau-claire.wi.us Seats 80 • Accommodates 200 in and around. Rental Fees: Mon-Thur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day). Alcohol allowed. Bathrooms available. Eight electrical outlets and one grill. Handicap accessible. One water spigot available. Playground equipment avao;an;e/

Rod & Gun Pavilion • ci.eau-claire.wi.us • Seats 60 • Accommodates 100 in and around • Rental Fees: MonThur: $29; Fri: $59; Sat & Sun: $59 (1/2 day), $93 (full day) • Alcohol allowed • Bathrooms/Portajons available • 12 electrical outlets • 1 grill • Handicap accessible • Key required for gate access • Playground equipment Schultz’s Country Barn 50996 N. Main St., Eleva • (715) 287-4684 • schultzscountrybarn.com Large Hay Barn (seats approx. 150), Small Straw Barn (seats approx. 50), the whole barn (seats 200+). See contact info for rates. One of the rooms is set up for caterers/buffet table. No running water upstairs, but there is downstairs, plus refrigerators. Catering available from “The Grillin Guys” (chicken/brats/hot dogs). Tables/chairs provided. Bathrooms downstairs by the gift shop. Bar is set up in both rooms. In the hay barn room, it’s movable 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. Sea Horse Inn 2106 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

(715) 834-4356 Accomodates about 50 people. Parties provide their own food. Parties must provide own food and decorations. 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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center 5872 33rd Ave,

Eau Claire • (715) 874-2900 One great ballroom that seats up to 400 can be broken down into three separate parts (80). Packages start at $1,000-$1,400 and include set up and can include tear down, linens, dance floor, audio system, wedding planning, and bartender. Must use their catering services (29 Pines Restaurant). Bar is set up within the room. One large bathroom apiece located nearby. There’s also one per sex down the hallway. Stage available. Dance floor available. Decorations are flexible and available and worked out on an event by event basis, worked out with the banquet coordinator, and set up included. Has outdoor space that is not an actual patio.

St. Mary’s Church and Community Center 1828 Lynn Ave., Altoona • (715) 835-1012 The hall 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. 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.

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Mary’s executes all the decorating, but wedding parties can pick out their own décor. No outdoor patio.

Stella Blues 306 E Madison St, Eau Claire • (715) 8557777 • 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. The Enchanted Barn 1543 6 1/2 Avenue, Hillsdale •

(715) 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. Tables/chairs/ linens/dinnerware/set up and tear down provided • Must use their catering services – anything from ultra gourmet to cooking over an open fire during cocktail hour. They

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

The Oxford 1814 North Oxford Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 839-8877 • ecct.org 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. 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. Unity Peace Garden 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire • 715-

836-0010 • unityec@sbcglobal.net • unityeauclaire.org Outdoor wedding facility with indoor Sanctuary in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. Seats 150+. Your officiant or contract with ours. Bridal room; groom’s room, kitchen use, on-site Garden Manager.

VisionQuest Entertainment Center N4439 440th St.,

Menomonie • (715) 235-7769 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.

Wakanda Park - Beach (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-

wi.gov • Rental fees: $30 • Amenities: electric and tent area.

Wakanda Park - Farm Bureau Shelter C (715) 2321664 • menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric Wakanda Park - Jim Miller Shelter F (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric.

Wakanda Park - Letty M. Trainor Shelter E (715) 2321664 • menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric.

Wakanda Park - Lions Club Shelter D (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric.

Wakanda Park - Northside Shelter G (715) 232-1664 • menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $45. Amenities: electric, restrooms, sink, and counter.

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. 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.

White’s Wildwood Retreat 18059 Cty Hwy OO, Chip-

pewa Falls • 715-726-2068 • betty@wwretreat.com • wwretreat.com Say your wedding vows under a vine covered arch in front of a woodlands backdrop of tall trees and plants. White’s Wildwood Resort offers an idyllic Wisconsin setting on your wedding day. Seating for your wedding guests on the lawn is virtually unlimited. Enjoy the quiet tranquility of the lush green, natural surroundings.

Wild Ridge Golf Course 3905 Kane Road, Eau Claire • (715) 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. Wilson Park Band Shell (715) 232-1664 menomoniewi.gov Rental fees: $65. Amenities: electric, restroom, stage.

RINGS A. Anderson Jewelers 300 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-7880 • AAndersonJewelers@gmail. com • aandersonjewelers.com Unique, handcrafted, custom made jewelry from A. Anderson Jewelers allows you to create your very own, one-of-a-kind piece that will become a part of you and your family. Eric’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry 111 N. Bridge St.,

Wakanda Park - Open Area #3 (715) 232-1664 •

Chippewa Falls • 715-723-0180 • erics@ericsdiamonds.com • ericsdiamonds.com In business since 1990, Eric’s Diamonds is a family jewelry store servicing the greater Chippewa Valley, providing jewelry and services to fit your style.

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Helzberg Diamonds Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd. #12,

menomonie-wi.gov Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric and tent area.

• menomonie-wi.gov Seats 40. Rental fees: $25. Amenities: electric.

Wakanda Park Pavilion menomonie-wi.gov Seats 200. Rental fees: $65. Amenities: electric, restroom, kitchen.

Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 832-4548 • ecwestgate.com Two rooms decorated like log cabin lodges – the main banquet hall

Eau Claire • (715) 833-2322 • helzberg.com.

Jacqueline Renee Jewelry (715) 839-7470 • info@

jacquelinerenee.com • jacquelinerenee.com Graduate Gemologist Jacqueline Renee offers personal consultation via email or by appointment to create uniquely designed, handcrafted jewelry that fits your style and your budget.

Kay Jewelers Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd., Eau

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Claire • (715) 833-0522 • kay.com.

Lasker Jewelers 3705 Oakwood Mall Dr, Eau Claire •

(715) 835-5914 • laskers.com Lasker Jewelers is a family owned fine jewelry store that has served Eau Claire, Wisconsin since 1928 and Rochester, Minnesota since 1972.

Robert Giede Designs 2321 S. Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 235-7766 • info@giedesign.com • giedesign.com Bob Giede is an accomplished designer and goldsmith. With a signature style that is clean and flowing, with asymmetrical and softened geometrical lines, the result is one-of-a-kind jewelry that reflects the customer’s taste and style. He can also help customers create jewelry from their old unused gold jewelery. Rogers & Hollands 4800 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 715--

831-9800 • rogersandhollands.com.

Smithery II Jewelers & Designers 1544 Shops Off

Broadway, Eau Claire • 715-235-4404 • info@SmitheryIIJewelers.com • smithery2.com No gimmicks here; look forward to intelligent help and a real sense of value with Smithery II Jewelers.

Williams Diamond Center Inc. London Galleria, 2823

London Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 834-9929 • info@williamsdiamond.com • williamsdiamond.com Stunning selection for the bride and groom as well as thoughtful gifts for the bridal party. Your jewelry store for all of life’s landmarks.

Zales Jewelers Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau

Claire • (715) 835-5004 • zales.com.

spa.com.

Loring Tower Salon 927 Loring St., Suite 5, Altoona • 552-3545.

My Friends Place Spa/Salon 2519 E. Clairemont Ave.,

Eau Claire • 552-2754 • myfriendsplacespa.com.

Nicole’s Inc. 303 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 835-3510 • nicolesinc.com.

Orville’s Hairstyling Salon 1318 Birch St., Eau Claire

• 834-7802.

Panache Salon 8428 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 2, Chippewa Falls • 723-4799. Personal Touch Hair Design 2705 Birch St., Eau Claire

• 836-9110.

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

cuts.com.

Ravin’ Manes 1813 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • 8311130.

River Looks 311 Graham Ave, Eau Claire • 833-1610. Saylon Seven 314 N. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 8367771 • saylonseven.com.

Spring Street Studios LLC 34 W Spring St., Chippewa

Falls • 723-3672 • springstreetstudiosalon.com.

Starr’s Sister 412 Water St., Eau Claire • 835-0180 • starrssister@yahoo.com • starrssister.com. Studio 22 1122 Birch St., Eau Claire • 831-0837. Styling Gallery 105 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 7238626.

SALONS

Styling Post 33 E Colombia St., Chippewa Falls • 723-

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

0288 • acutabovesalonllc.com.

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.

5111.

Suite Design Salon LLC 405 S Farwell St., Eau Claire

• 831-1616.

Sweet Styles 2197 Eastridge Ctr., Eau Claire • 8332231 • Find us on Facebook. Sweet Styles LLC 2197 East Ridge Center, Eau Claire

• 833-2231.

Bravo! Salon and Spa LLC 1120 122nd St. Suite S • 552-

The Tannery and Hairbenders 427 Water St., Eau Claire • 836-7500 • tanneryandhairbenders.com.

Clemona Massage and Day Spa 815 E Main St.,

2203.

3200 • bravosalonspa.com.

Menomonie • (920) 853-6668 • clemonaspa@gmail. com • clemona.com.

Crimpers Hair Design & Nail 16850 Cty Hwy X, Chip-

pewa Falls • 715) 723-7560.

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

Enza Medispa 3221 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire • 832-1774 • info@enza.com • enza.com.

Estilo 438 Water St., Eau Claire • 831-0724 • estilosalonatt.net. The Garage Salon 45 E Elm St., Chippewa Falls • 7232396 • thegaragesalon.com. Hair Shoppe 3944 Anderson Dr., Eau Claire • 8329402.

Head to Toe Studio 1237 A Menomonie St., Eau Claire

• 835-6633.

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

5522.

Lillee’s Style & Spa 115 9th Ave (Corner of Water St.

and 9th Ave.) Eau Claire • 514-4452 • lilleesstyleand-

Teresa’s Hair Salon 919 Fairfax St., Altoona • 835Totally Pampered 2704 London Rd., Eau Claire • 833-

0810.

Touch of Class INK 15 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-3670 • Find us on Facebook.

Trend Setters 5924 33rd Ave., Eau Claire • 874-4247. Ultimate Family Hair Care 5149 Old Mill Plaza, Suite 1, Eau Claire • 876-6456 • ultimatefamilyhaircare.net..

Westside Hairstylists 1522 Westgate Rd., Eau Claire • 834-3232.

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 • 8351000 • codylimousines.com Rent the 18-passenger Hummer, 22-passenger Lincoln Navigator, 10-passenger limo, the Pink Limo, the Shadow (22-passenger limo bus) and more. Check out the website for full details.

Eau Claire Party Bus • 379-1867 or 456-4990 • info@

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eauclairepartybus.com • eauclairepartybus.com Eau Claire Party Bus provides high-quality transport and party bus services for locals and tourists around the greater Eau Claire Area providing top quality service at completive prices.

Job Enterprises 1059 Harlem St., Altoona • 831-1603 • See contact info for details. Knight Rider Limo 433 E. Chippewa St., Cadott • 289-

3434 • reservations@knightriderlimo.com • knightriderlimo.com Lincoln Town Car stretch limos, an SUV limo, and three “LimBUSines” holding between 20 and 35 passengers.

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

ka@charter.net • mrlimoofeauclaire.net Rent a 10- or 14-passenger limo, beginning at around $250.

Pro Limousine Service 705 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire

• 720-9811 or 836-9580 • 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 • party@rnrtogo.com • rnrtogo.com Check out various packages, including limo versions of Lincoln and Hummer.

Saddle Pals Inc. N2539 County Road Y, Menomonie • 664-8340 • Hire a horse-drawn carriage for wedding day transport.

TRAVEL AGENCIES AAA World Wide Travel 3430 Oakwood Hills Pwky,

Eau Claire • 836-8640 • travel.aaa.com.

Destinations Unlimited Travel Professionals W2680

Comings Rd., Eau Claire • 834-5999.

chris@freedomvideography.com • freedomvideography. com Freedom Videography provides quality affordable HD Wedding Videography in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and we design a website for each and every bride and groom we film. All packages start at just $499.

Iconostar Productions LLC 800 Wisconsin St., Bldg. D2

Suite 415, Eau Claire • 835-6446 • billolsonvideo.com Award-winning filmmaker & videographer with professional experience since 1986. Offering the best in highdefinition video production. Specializing in videography & photography of weddings, documentaries, events, photomontages, depositions, etc.

Kadinger Event Production Video Services 928-1097 •

jeremy@kadingerevent.com • kadingerevent.com Three camera video recording of your event edited together with great sound for a professional production. Weddings, corporate or personal. We provide three matched Canon HD cameras, high end wireless microphones and professional studio lighting. We also edit and create video montages for weddings, memorials and other events.

Main Line Media Productions Eau Claire • 379-9980 • info@mlmediaproductions.com • mlmediaproductions. com We specialize in wedding video services in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We also provide a multitude of other video and audio production and editing. Moments Video Productions N1824 950th St., Eau Claire • 828-3258 • momentsvideoproductions.com Creates wedding videos, wedding day edits, and photo montages. ShowTime Entertainment 821-1100 • showtime_entertainment@hotmail.com • showtimeentertainmentdj.com Featuring services including DJ and light show, social hour/dinner music, photo montage/slideshow, videography, photo booth, and ceremony sound.

Eau Claire Travel Center 5924 33rd Ave., Eau Claire

Studio One Teleproductions 2904 Moon Ave., Eau Claire • 832-4677 • info@studio-one.us • studio-one.net Specializes in photo montages of wedding receptions.

Higgins Travel & Cruise Center, Ltd. 2514 Golf Rd.,

Thomas Video Studio 3621 E Hamilton Ave., Eau

• 874-0290.

Eau Claire • 834-2686 • higginstravel.com.

Holiday Vacations 2727 Henry Ave., Eau Claire • (800)

826-2266 • holidayvacations.net.

Red Cedar Travel 1311 Broadway St. N, Menomonie • 235-8870.

Supreme Travel E3698 750th Ave., Menomonie • 866-

683-1648 • sttravelclub@yahoo.com • supremetravelllc. com.

Thorpe Tours 916 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 5525252, 866-553-TOUR • thorpetours@att.net • thorpetours.com.

Travel Leaders Chippewa Falls 31 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • (888) 642-8270 • travelleaders.com.

Travel Now 630 Broadway St. S #1, Menomonie • 235-

8000.

Claire • 832-4349 • thomasvideostudio.com. • Video productions,videotaping & editing services, films-photos-slides preserved and arranged to DVD, and more. Archival specialists.

Wedding Videography Menomonie • 955-4171 • contact@stillreminiscing.com • stillreminiscing.com We will film your event using the latest technology and equipment.

wedding PLANNERS & CONSULTANTS Amaresa’s N4791 Street Road 25, #531, Menomonie •

235-3038 • We take the stress and hassle out of event planning and decorating. Event planning, decorating, and rentals for weddings.

Carlson Hill Event Planning + Design 3129 Hidden

Tuxedos

Place #5, Eau Claire • 529-0405 •

Allure Event Florists 1802 B Stout Rd., Menomonie •

235-0902 • allureeventflorists.com As the exclusive wedding and tuxedo division of Lakeview Floral & Gifts in Menomonie, Allure works with brides and grooms to offer wedding flowers, event planning ideas and men’s formalwear rentals.

The Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • 8348422 • info@thebridalshoppe.co • thebridalshoppe.co The Bridal Shoppe has continued to make perfect weddings for three decades.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 N. Bridge St., Chippewa

Falls • 723-6389 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.

Marry Go Round Occasions 103 5th Ave N., Strum •

695-3788 • marrygoround.com Featuring mother-ofthe-bride dresses, wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, prom dresses and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, veils and handbags. Appointments preferred.

Men’s Wearhouse 4619 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire

• 831-8457 • menswearhouse.com.

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

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

videographers Egan Creative Services 832-2037 • See contact info for details.

EZ New Media 962-4660 • ezlink.net EZ New Media

Eventful Occasions Eau Claire • 523-0556 • Event-

ful.Occasions@hotmail.com • eventful-occasions.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.

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

wedding supplies 50-50 Factory Outlet 3315 State Road 93, Eau Claire • 833-0019 • 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 • 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.

Awards & More 2425 Seymour Rd., Eau Claire • 8398666 • awards@awardsandmore.com • awardsandmore.com Featuring flasks, cake cutters, fancy mugs and glasses and more. Briggs Tent & Party Rental 3350 Horlacher Lane, Eau Claire • 839-0218 • briggstent.com This large party rental company offers an extensive list of equipment including tables, linens, gazebos, tents, dance floors, lighting, and more.

provides a variety of video, Internet and audio services. No-obligation quotations available.

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