The Shillelagh Lads 894-0272 • mike@themichaelramboproject.com More a ragtag group of classic Irish troubadours than a local folk ensemble, the Shillelagh Lads play an assortment of traditional Irish folk songs, ballads, sing-alongs and occasional originals fit for dancing, boot-stomping and general rabble rousing. The Thundermen thundermen.com One of the Mid-
west’s most original and authentic rock n’ roll band since 1959.
Third Gear Facebook.com/3gparty This three piece extreme party band delivers only the best danceable party hits with an energetic “in your face” feel.
Tim & Josh smeltzjo@gmail.com Over 170 songs featuring pop music to classic rock and will learn special songs for the event by request only. Two Rivers sueorfield@gmail.com • Find this performer on Facebook Randy Sinz on bass and acoustic guitar and Sue Orfield on tenor sax and piano. Whoz Playing? 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 Lon-
don Rd., Eau Claire • 832-4048 or 651-430-9654 • 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.
Cadott Bakery 334 North Main St., Cadott • 289-4288 • Abi@cadottbakery.com An old fashioned bakery spe-
cializing in donuts, muffins, cupcakes and cakes, breads, buns, and more. Try their horsehoe donuts and jumbo muffins. They also take orders in advance and do wedding cake delivery.
Chippewa River Dessert Co. By appointment only • 271-8857 • 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 else you might think of. Dairyland Delights 3375 Kothlow Ave. Suite #15,
Menomonie • 231-7551 • bakery@dairylanddelights. com • dairylanddelights.com Hand-made wedding cakes including sheet cakes and one of the best cheesecakes you’ll ever taste.
Dessert First Awards & More at 2425 Seymour Rd.,
Eau Clair & Avalon Floral at 506 Water St., Eau Claire• 833-8440 • info@getdessertfirst.com • getdessertfirst. com Famous for its multitude of gourmet cupcakes, this California-inspired bakery offers quality sweet temptations and lunch time treats and now serves customized cakes decorated especially for your special occasion. Free wedding consults with sampling available. Dessert First also sells at Find Dessert First on Facebook too.
Fancy Cakes By Staci 729 W. Spruce St., Chippewa
Falls • 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 • 838-1000 • festivalfoods.com Festival Foods’ bakery specializes in simple, two-tiered wedding cakes. Custom decorating is available. Delivery is not available. Gladys’ Dazzling Desserts Menomonie • 235-4929
(home), 309-8117 (cell) • gladysdazzlingdesserts@ gmail.com Famous for her signature chocolate misty mint bars and Czech kolaches. Hand-made from scratch, award winning, one-of-a-kind treats including mini bundt cakes, tartlets, pies and a variety of bars. Serving the greater Chippewa Valley Area. Weddings, bridal showers, rehearsals, anniversaries and other special events.
Gordy’s County Market 3310 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • 834-3993 // 2717 Birch St., Eau Claire • 8368246 // 1031 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 839-0220 // 212 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • 726-2500 // 17158 Cty Hwy J, Lake Wissota • 726-2505 • gordyscountymarket. net Gordy’s locations have books with several different styles of cakes for any occasion. Great Harvest Bread 4324 Southtowne Pl., Eau Claire
• 552-8000 • Great Harvest offers the freshest and most flavorful baked goods you’ve ever tasted. Come in for a free slice of hot-out-of-the-oven bread or a taste of legendary sweets.
Lammer’s Food Fest 1408 9th St., Menomonie • 2352134 • lammersbakery@wwt.net • lammersfoodfest. com Lammer’s specializes in tiered wedding cakes, with plenty of frosting, filling, and cake choices to mix and match and a wide selection of cake adornments. Legacy Chocolates Wholesale and special orders: 3375 Kothlow Ave., Suite #20, Menomonie • 231-3266 // Legacy downtown café: 632 South Broadway St., Menomonie • 231-2580 • legacychocolates.com 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.
Marketplace Foods 207 Pine Ave. W., Menomonie •
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, Eau Claire • 839-
5200 // 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 8366342• 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. Coem sit down wih our design specialists for a one-on-one consultation with design books for your browsing convenience. Call ahead if you want to sample.
Norske Nook Wedding Pies Locations in Eau Claire,
Osseo, Rice Lake, and Hayward • 234-1733 • rlnook@ chibardun.net • norskenook.com As seen in USA Today, wedding pies were featured as the #1 pie on an episode of the Food Network’s popular “Top 5” program. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that more and more people are requesting pie as a supplement to their wedding cake, and even serving pie as the main dessert. We’ve got amazing wedding pies.
Simply Cakes 913 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 5144549 • 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. Sue’s Deluxe Bake Shop 1319 Birch St., Eau Claire •
552-3931 • sue@eauclairebakery.com • eauclairebak-
CHECKING THE LIST A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR ANY WEDDING PL AN IS A BIG OL’ CHECK LIST The Wedding March Begins What’s your budget? What’s the guest list? Who’s paying for what, and how much? Where will the reception venue be? Where will the ceremony be? What’s the date?
Walking Down the Aisle Who’s in the wedding party? Have you found the perfect dress? Where will guests stay? What traditions will the ceremony follow?
The Greeting by Officiant Who’s your caterer? Who’s doing flowers? Who’s your photographer and/or videographer? Who’s doing the cake? Who’s handling music at the reception? What colors will the decorations and wedding party follow?
The Reading of Vows Have you selected the food options? Have you booked the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner venues? How are you decorating for the ceremony and reception? What are the bridesmaids going to wear? Do you have the rental equipment you need (chairs, chair covers, tables, etc.)? Who’s doing music at the ceremony?
The Exchanging of Rings Have you booked a honeymoon? Who’s handling beverages? Who’s handling transportation? Who’s doing everyone’s hair and makeup? What are you doing for rings or wedding bands? How will you handle invitations and/or save-the-dates?
The Crying of Guests Is all the structural stuff handled (tents, toilets, etc.)? How about electrical (entertainment, mics, lighting, etc.)? Who’s gonna be ushers? Who’s sitting where at the ceremony and reception? Who’s the flower girl and ring bearer? What are the guys in the wedding party going to wear?
The Couple’s Kiss What, if any, will be your wedding favors for the guests? How about the gifts for the wedding party? Have you selected songs for the band/DJ to play? Have you decided who will speak/toast at the ceremony and reception? Do you have all the accessories you want/ need? Where will you register? VolumeOne.org 38 Jan. 9, 2014
The Rice is Thrown What will you register? Do you have a detailed timeline for the day of? Have you written vows? Do the best man and maid of honor have what they need to plan parties? Does anything you’re doing need insurance? Does one of you need dance lessons?
The Cans Drag Behind the Limo Did you get a marriage license? Does the photographer/videographer have detailed shot instructions/preferences? Do you have something old, new, borrowed, and blue? Are your shoes worn in for dancing/mobility? Have you picked up everything you needed to? Have you called the lazy guests who haven’t RSVPd?
A New Life Together Have you quadruple checked with everyone? Have you lined up an announcement in the paper? Are you prepared for the financial merger (prenup, joint checking, tax breaks, etc.)? Have you decided any name changes and how to go about that? Are you prepared to write thank you notes? Are you packed to leave for the honeymoon?