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ONE MOR E SONG! ONE MOR E SONG! A part-time wedding DJ considers - and reconsiders - hanging up the microphone

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his wedding dance was supposed to end almost an hour ago, but nobody wants to go home. As the DJ, however, I have to wonder how many encores are too many. The bride and groom instructed me to end the evening, back at midnight, with Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.” It was a great group sing-along – the perfect closer.

But the crowd got the “one more song” chant going, and we couldn’t stop there.

At this northern Wisconsin resort, there’s no other civilization for miles. Here, there is music, free beer, and a major life event. No one wants this night to end.

After several more dance songs, we bring it to a landing with Billy Joel’s “Piano Man,” by request.

With everyone arm-in-arm and singing along, it feels like it an appropriate ending. Then more chanting, more dance music and, finally, the apparent marathon closer: all seven minutes and eleven seconds of “Hey Jude.”

The groom says to cut it off after this one. As the crowd sings the never ending “nanana-na’s,” the groomsmen ask what I’m playing next.

I apologize and tell them that the groom wants to shut it down. “We’ll take care of him,” they say. The song ends. The chanting begins. The groom stays strong for maybe ten seconds before caving to the pressure, giving me the hand signal to keep it going. I want the night to end with a grand finale, but it’s like predicting the stock

Words: KEN SZYMANSKI market: no one knows when the peak hits until it’s too late.

At this point, there aren’t any top-tier dance songs left.

Somebody asks for Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” This isn’t even dance music, but I play it anyway. With the push of a button, the crowd is full of air keyboards, air guitars … and with raised fists, raised drinks, they’re singing themselves hoarse.

Those in refined social circles are instructed to “al-

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ways leave a party at its peak.” Well, those people have long since left the reception. The ones remaining are my kind of people. As a wedding DJ, I’ve struggled to stay retired.

I’d swear it off, only to come back for “just one more” a year later. Now I’m 43, married with children, and it’s probably past time to leave the profession with dignity. But here I am again, out of retirement after five years gone, “just one last time,” as a favor for friends.

No ice breakers required for this group – they dance allout from the first song onward. And what a strange twist to see my wife and sons on the dance floor, my boys amped up on kiddie cocktails, cupcake frosting, and a huge assortment of glow sticks. But by 11:30, my sevenyear-old was laid out flat on the floor next to the DJ table. He could barely lift his head off the ground to assure us that he was not tired and wanted to stay longer.

His little brother, three years old, was – like my sound system’s amplifier – past the max and heading for a meltdown. By midnight, they were back at the hotel, leaving me with the one-more-song crowd.

One groomsman slaps a twenty on the sound system. “Keep it going! Only the really, really good stuff from here on out!”

During another series of encores, the mother of the bride apologizes.

“You don’t have to do this anymore,” she says. “You probably want to get back to your family.”

“Don’t worry,” I say.

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It’s being in the eye of the storm on the biggest party of someone’s life. It’s the constant pressure of picking the next song – how every four minutes, the momentum of the night seems to hang in the balance. And it’s watching a crowd evolve from polite dinner party guests into staggering Super Bowl champions.

“They’re all asleep. I’m in no hurry. I have the rest of my life to sleep.”

I know that this may be the last time I do this, and the finality of it, plus the time off, has made me realize how much I love the gig. It’s being in the eye of the storm on the biggest party of someone’s life. It’s the constant pressure of picking the next song – how every four minutes, the momentum of the night seems to hang in the balance. And it’s watching a crowd evolve from polite dinner party guests into staggering Super Bowl champions.

But it’s all coming to an end.

Finally, an hour after the official end of the dance, the bartender notifies me that the facility is shutting down. Fulfilling one last desperate drunken request, I play “Sweet Caroline” … again. Their memories drenched with alcohol, the families and friends sing along like they haven’t heard this song in a decade. Last call comes and goes. The bar

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closes. I reluctantly shut down the system.

Everyone else starts planning after-parties.

One guy, well past his limit, needs to be propped up by friends. “I’m fine … I’m fine,” he reassures them, even as it takes two people to keep him from falling.

After packing up, I walk through the parking lot, thinking about how this gig was one of the all-time best. And how, maybe, that would be the one to end on – for good this time.

Then a guy with a crooked tie points at me and shouts, “Hey, microphone guy!” He pauses to focus, then slurs, “You’re good at that.” That parking lot compliment might be the capstone of my career – a sincere, albeit intoxicated, epitaph.

I get back to the hotel room, and my family has all crashed. It’s completely dark, except for my three-year-old son’s illuminated face. Clutching a green glow stick, he sleeps – still unwilling, or unable, to let it go.

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Wedding listings guide

Almost everything you need to prepare for your wedding BRIDAL FAIRS Beginnings Bridal Fair Jan. 25, 11am • Eau Claire In-

door Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $6 in advance, $8 at the door • beginningsbridal.com Featuring top vendors of bridal related merchandise. Runway Fashion show at 1pm. Doors open at 11am.

Marry Me Bridal Expo & Fashion Show Feb. 8, noon-

3pm • UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Center, 77 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire • $6 in advance, $8 at the door • 8397673 • marrymebridalshow.co Enjoy a bridal fashion show with all the latest trends for 2015. Brides will enjoy a complimentary Marry Me Bride breathable tote bag. Don’t forget to sample the hors d’oeuvres by UWEC Catering and experience a champagne bar with appetizers and an ice sculpture on display. Bridal show at 3pm. Get tickets at Chippewa Valley Floral and The Bridal Sweet.

Creating Lasting Memories Bridal Fair Feb. 22, see

contact info for hours • The Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • See contact info for admission cost • 832-8836 • thefloriangardens.com Enjoy cuisine samples from The Florian Gardens menu, receive professional tips from expert vendors, preview the latest trends in wedding decor, and much more.

Menomonie Wedding Fair Feb. 22, noon-3pm • Vision-

quest, N4439 440th St., Menomonie • $3 in advance, $5 at the door • 235-7769 • menomonieweddingfair.com Featuring wedding-related businesses and exhibits on the main floor, plus live video feed, drawings for fantastic prizes, food and beverage samples, and onsite oneon-one consultations with wedding professionals.

Metropolis Resort Bridal Fair Mar. 1, noon-3pm • Me-

tropolis Resort, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • $9, in advance: $7 • (888) 861-6001 • metropolisresort.com The Metropolis Resort Bridal Fair Extraordinaire will feature local wedding vendors, food and drink sampling from our resort, door prizes, tours of our honeymoon suites and banquet space plus much more! Advance tickets available now. Purchase tickets online in advance and save.

Family Farms Bridal Show Apr. 19, 1-4pm • Family

Farms Market, 50684 N. Main St., Eleva • 287-3332 • familyfarmsmarketelevawi.com Se what your dram

wedding could be like. Featuring buffet style food samples from Family Farms’ Chefs.

Her Impressions Bridal Fair Sep. 20, 11am-4pm • Menards Conference Center 5150 Menard Dr., Eau Claire • Ticket costs TBA (advance tickets will be available at Gordy’s County Markets after Aug. 4); ages 12 and younger FREE • 579-7127 • impressionsbridalfair.com Featuring over 100 exhibitor booths, the Z-100 Newlywed game, retail sales, a fashion show at 2:30pm, cake and food samples, product demonstrations and displays, food concessions, and on-site free parking. Alternate date: Sep. 27.

Emerald Ridge Bridal Fair Oct. 25, Check Venue For

Hours • Emerald Ridge Weddings, N3954 640th St., Menomonie • 308-4868 • emeraldridgeweddings.com Meet some of the Chippewa Valley’s best vendors with great hors d’oeuvres, prizes and more.

PERFORMERS FOR YOUR EVENT BC Butterfly: Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele, & Drum 864-

6436 • Lfcbutterfly33@hotmail.com • bcbutterfly.com Let music express what you feel and whatever your heart desires with Ben and Christine’s distinctive live music experience.

Eau Claire Jazz Booking Agency • 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.

ECShimmy 800 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire • 926-4233 •

laura@ecshimmy.com • ecshimmy.com ECShimmy has many different ways to make your shower and wedding even more memorable and fun. How about a belly dance class for the ladies at your shower? Looking for tasteful, professional and family friendly performers for your reception? The belly dancers of ECShimmy fit that bill.

Equinox Jazz Group 210-0567 • freddy@freddysklenar.

com • freddysklenar.com Freddy Sklenar plays flawless

We hope this is an all-encompassing listing of wedding services, but we may have mistakenly left you out. Contact us (tyler@VolumeOne.org) or 552-0457) or submit info yourself (VolumeOne.org/ Weddings) and we’d be glad to add you.

jazz standards while understanding what their audience wants to hear.

Greg Herriges gregherriges.com Greg plays an eclectic mix of original and traditional “whirled” music on guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles.

Harpist Serena O’Meara 830-5070 • harp@omeara-

music.com • omearamusic.com For a day that deserves beautiful music - depend on the sound of Serena O’Meara’s various harps and her sparkling musicality to create the exact ambiance that you desire. Whether you are looking for pop, country, adult contemporary, traditional wedding, or classical music, Serena will send forth your message with vibrant energy.

Kayla Shoemaker 450-5174 • kkshoe@gmail.com Pianist with lots of experience playing for weddings and other various events. Will learn song requests.

Peter Phippen peterphippen.com Flutist Peter Phippen captures the power of the flute to invoke the hidden places of the heart. His music for ancient and contemporary shakuhachi, Native American, Anasazi, and bamboo flutes is intimate and insightful, joyous and melancholy.

Trillium Flutes 839-7849 and (507) 450-4580 • tril-

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

Trio H20 • 830-5070 • omearamusic.com This trio is composed of a flutist, harpist, and cello player.

Trumpeter Shane Siverston 839-0932.

Vocalist Cathy Reitz 7835 Blue Valley Dr., Eau Claire • 874-5537 Wedding music, sacred or secular, sophisticated jazz combo, or a classic big band with girl singer.

BANDS FOR YOUR EVENT 40 Fingers f40fingers@aol.com Classic rock and oldies.

AcoustiHOO shorfield@hotmail.com • Facebook.com/ AcoustiHOO A blend of saxophone, guitar, violin, and

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an upright bass.

Al & Larry Find this band on Facebook Allan Julson

and Larry Past play acoustic folk/rock music covering a wide range of material from artists such as Bob dylan, Hank Williams, The Beatles, Sister Hazel, as well as playing some original compositions.

Bear Creek Band 672-4491 • bearcreekband.com This four-piece variety band from Durand plays cover tunes from Johnny Cash and Bryan Adams to Patsy Cline and Joan Jett, along with some originals.

Big Backyard bigbackyard.com Great country covers from a group of musicians capable of high energy rock n’ roll stage performances and intimate, stripped-down acoustic sets.

Big Deeks 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.

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

Bumblefist 271-0320 • bumblefistrocks@bumblefist. com • bumblefist.com Bumblefist’s motto is to “rock at random”.

Catya’s Trio 726-0500 • info@catya.net • catya.net

Featuring the amazing Sue Orfield on tenor saxophone, Randy Sinz on acoustic and electric bass and vocals, and singer/songwriter, Catya, on vocals and guitar.

Code Blue 726-0500 • info@catya.net • catya.net Code Primarily a Blues band emphasizing original and traditional blues, Code Blue also throws in some original and classic R&B and Swing.

Contingency 514-7713 • contingencyofeauclaire@ gmail.com • fansofcontingency.com Rock ‘n roll covers from the 70s to today.

Contradiction Find this band on Facebook Playing the best rock songs from the past four decades, the guys in Contradiction make sure everyone is having a good time.

The Cragars 579-5764 • thecragarsband.com Beatles to Nirvana, Elvis to Seven Mary Three, the Cragars play a healthy mix of Rock N Roll music.

Crowdedheads crowdedheads.com Classic rock cover

the stage.

tunes by Heart, The Cars, Led Zeppelin and Journey with strong female vocals, classic dual guitar leads and a killer rhythm section.

Last Open Road Find this band on Facebook.com Clas-

Crystal and the Commotion crystalandthecommotion. com Crystal and the Commotion featuring vocalist Crystal Dolivo, former Airkraft bassist and 2010 Grammy Nominated artist Peter Phippen, guitarist Scott Milz, and drummer Michael Hucek. Expect great music from the 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s and today.

The bluesy roots of Left Wing Bourbon’s musical tree go deeper than you’d expect for a band filled with members in their 20’s and 30’s (except for the Guru, who is ageless).

The Cutaways 235-7281 • thecutaways.us In short,

we’re just a bunch of old guys who like to play and sing together and make some music.

Divided Highway dividedhighwayrocks.com Divided Highway covers a wide variety of classic to modern rock and country, playing more than 100 shows a year.

Features Iron Mike Shuttleworth on lead guitar, covering your favorites from the ’70s, ’80s and today.

dixieandthedreamers.com Classic pop/rock variety for dancing or listening.

Dixie and the Dreamers

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

Fully Loadid 829-3019 • FullyLoadid@yahoo.com • ful-

lyloadid.com Wide variety or rock and hard rock, playing new and old music alike.

HGT Band 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.

sic rock to new rock with some blues in-between.

Left Wing Bourbon Find this band on Facebook.com

Liscio 864-3074, 514-8741 • muellerdl@charter.net,

loukenr@live.com • Find this band on Facebook Liscio jazz group consists of six musicians including active and retired music instructors and professional musicians

The most memorable day of your life deserves the most amazing memory maker.

The Hollywood Rockstarz 403-1850 • ruler1_2000@

yahoo.com The Hollywood Rockstarz is a rock based trio of guitar, keys, drums and vox.

Hot Commodity 514-8501 • djtom72@gmail.com • hotcommodityrocks.com Hot Commodity was formed in the winter of 2012, featuring four local musicians with many years of experience and a common goal.

Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and Blue Max howard-

luedtke.com Local blues legend Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and wife Deb Klossner on bass, Blue Max has been performing since its formation in 1982.

Jayson Collins Sextet 658-1581 • jaysoncollins@juno.

com The Jayson Collins Sextet is a high-energy jazz group playing through a mix of joyful and eclectic original tunes. The band is fronted by trumpet, alto and tenor saxophones, and is supported by piano, bass and drums.

Jeff White jeffwhitemusic.com This Eau Claire native has toured all over the US, England, Scotland & Wales playing his unique style of Americana/country-folk music. Jeff’s songwriting paints vivid pictures of life, love and the human condition.

Jenny and the Jets Requests@JennyandtheJets.com • JennyandtheJets.com Jenny and the Jets is Eau Claire’s unique live karaoke band. You don’t need experience, just a desire to sing. A wedding\party band that plays all style of covers and will learn requested music for your event.

The JFT Party Band JFTPartyBand.com Classic rock, pop, country, and party music!

John Nielsen and Friends 568-3980 • Nielsen@Bloom-

er.net • NielsenMusicLive.com Song lists are passed around so you can select the music you want us to play.

A spare “guest mic” and even a extra guitar is ready for guest musicians who often stop by and join us or take

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from the greater Eau Claire area. Individuals have performed in many venues and are also accomplished arrangers and composers. The group plays a wide range of delta blues, straight ahead jazz as well as New Orleansstyle jazz - something for every connoisseur of good music.

Livid 559-9876 • lividbandrocks.com This three piece highly stimulating party band has been together since early 2010. Based out of Northwest Wisconsin, they had the honor to play at events such as northern WI State Fair, Liberty Fest, Camerama days, Bloomer Fair and at Turtle Lake Casino.

Malonious Thunk malonedrum.com Mike Malone is a skilled percussionist who studies both classical and jazz styles at UW-Eau Claire. As a part of multiple projects, he’s worked with a long list of prominent and established artists, many from the Midwest area. In particular, Melonious Thunk is a distinctive jazz quintet in that they perform Malone’s original compositions along with other jazz picks.

Mojo Lemon mojolemon.com Whether you’re a fan of

traditional blues or rock ’n’ roll, Mojo Lemon will bluesrock your world. Mojo is Josh Entzminger on guitar, Willie Chopper on keys, Big J Introwitz on drums and Mojo Terry on bass and vocals. A local favorite on the music scene since 1999.

Nick Foytik nickfoytik.com Nick Foytik has been playing in Chippewa Valley jam bands for almost a decade, and plays a mixture of originals along with classic blues, rock and jamband covers.

North of Dixie • 7145-577-7457 • jsutphall@charter.net

• Find this band on Facebook Five musicians playing originals by Johnny Lynch (Guitar) and Shelly Miller (5 string banjo and guitar). John Utphall plays Swing-Era Jazz Violin; Bob Boone, mandolin; and Jeff Heath, bass.

Enjoy our eclectic mix of music from The Dillards and Doyle Lawson to Stephane Grappelli, and The Mavericks.

OCD 514-4011 • Find this band on Facebook OCD is

a culmination of past bands from the Chippewa Valley and even Seattle, WA. Together since 2011, Lyndon Cartman, Paul Lasiewicz, John Brummer, and Frank Leffelman have combined an interesting mix of classic rock, classic metal, punk, new rock and even their own style spun onto some old classics.

Polly Baker Band 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.

The Pumps 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.

Qwikfire 864-5427 • jjones7057@yahoo.com • qwikfire.

net Phenomenal variety of rock, classic rock, country, blues, the whole nine ... sure to keep you on the dance floor all night.

Rada Dada radadada.net Local pop/rock dance band

with heavy vocals and serious instrumentation. Featuring Randy Sinz on bass guitar & vocals, Dave (Dusty) Engedal on guitar & vocals, Dreitz Drevlow on keys & vocals, Sue Orfield on saxophone and Dave Schrader on drums & vocals.

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.

Rockalypse 514-3262 • rockalypse2013@yahoo.com • Find this band on Facebook Bringing back some of the best rock n’ roll from the seventies and eighties, The Rockalypse Band consists of a few older KIDS that have always thought that rock is here to stay from down home Southern rock to the 80’s hair bands.

Schuh Fly Find this band on Facebook.com Rockin’ the Oldies, Country, R&B, and The Blues since 1965, Schuh Fly mainly plays the late 60s and 70s classic rock music from their high school and college “glory days”. Their fans remember and love the covers they play including hits by the Beatles, Blues Brothers, Cream, Drifters, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones, Santana, Steppenwolf, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Van Morrison. The sound is clean, crisp and full while their music is contagious.

The Shillelagh Lads 894-0272 • mike@themichaelram-

boproject.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. Their instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, mandolin, accordion, and Irish flute.

Sonic Void • brian@sonicvoid.com • sonicvoid.com Four 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.

Sue Orfield Band sueorfield@gmail.com • sueorfield. com The Sue Orfield Band is an energetic band playing original music that spans many genres from pop and rock to jazz and bluegrass with a little ethnic vibe thrown in. The band features Mike Schlenker on guitar, Randy Sinz on bass and vocals, Dave Schrader on drums and vocals and Sue on sax. They perform at many venues in the Eau Claire area and just about anywhere in Northwestern Wisconsin.

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 perfection.

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.

The Thundermen thundermen.com One of the Mid-

west’s most original and authentic rock n’ roll band since 1959, The Thundermen have established themselves as the first and best 50’s and 60’s rock n’ roll show in the Chippewa Valley.

The Tim & Josh smeltzjo@gmail.com • thetimandjoshband.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).

Two Rivers sueorfield@gmail.com • Find this band on

Facebook Two Rivers is the duo of Randy Sinz and Sue Orfield, with Randy on bass and acoustic guitar and Sue on tenor sax and piano.

Whoz Playing? 608-576-5362 • whozplaying.com Hits from the 40s-today, including classic rock and classic

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country.

CAKES & SWEET THINGS Baking Memories 2513 Ricky Ln., Menomonie • 5053763 • jodi@bakingmemories.net • bakingmemories.net Offering unique, quality homemade products using alloriginal recipes. With endless flavors and filling combinations along with an amazing icing that you can not get anywhere else the creativity at work at Baking Memories is limitless.

Bloomer Bakery 1415 Main St., Bloomer • 568-3321 •

facebook.com A classic hometown bakery specializing in quality donuts, danish, breads, and cakes.

Buttercream Cakes & Desserts 2751 London Rd., Eau

Claire • 832-4048 or 651-430-9654 • buttercream.eauclaire@gmail.com • buttercream.info Wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, cake stands, a large variety of cupcakes, and all kinds of desserts.

Cadott Bakery 334 North Main St., Cadott • 289-4288 • Abi@cadottbakery.com • Find this business on Facebook An old fashioned bakery specializing in donuts, muffins, cupcakes and cakes, breads, buns, and more.

Try their horseshoe donuts and jumbo muffins. They also take orders in advance and do wedding cake delivery.

Chippewa River Dessert Co. 271-8857 • chippewariverdessert@live.com • Find this business on Facebook 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. Also serving brownie cakes, muffins, mini bundt cakes, mini sweet breads, cheese cake, cinnamon strussel coffee cake, bundt cakes, banana nut cake (no sugar), cupcakes, dessert pizzas, cake rolls, cookies, pies, and more.

Dessert First 2425 Seymour Rd., 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.

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 and photo decorating is available.

The French Press 2823 London Rd., Eau Claire • 2717680 • thefrenchpresseauclaire.com A cafe, bakery, and

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catering service offering fresh, made from scratch, high quality products that will satisfy customers’ pallets.

The Frosted Petal 23191 68th Ave., Cadott • 800-920-

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4651 • thefrostedpetal.com The Frosted Petal designs beautifully decorated (and scrumptious) cakes and cookies and upscale permanent flowers for your wedding or special event. We bake and decorate out of a State Licensed and Inspected Bakery Kitchen and gladly serve the greater Chippewa Valley Area.

Gladys’ Dazzling Desserts 235-4929 (home), 309-8117

If you so choose, UW-Eau Claire can facilitate your wedding

(cell) • gladysdazzlingdesserts@gmail.com Famous for her dazzling chocolate misty mint treasures and Czech kolaches. Hand-made from scratch, award winning, one-of-a-kind treats including mini bundt cakes, tarts, pies and a variety of bars. Serving the greater Chippewa Valley Area. Weddings, bridal showers, rehearsals, anniversaries and other special events.

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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 • greatharvestbreadeauclaire.com Great Harvest offers the freshest and most flavorful baked goods you’ve ever tasted. Come in for a free slice of hot-outof-the-oven bread or a taste of legendary sweets.

Jenuine Edible Creations 513-9244 • orders@jenu-

ineenterprises.com • JenuineEnterprises.com From traditional wedding cakes to fruit bouquets to a Holstein cow made from protein bars and fondant, Jenuine Edible Creations has you covered. Jenuine Enterprises focuses on providing genuine services and products to its customers.

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. Also featuring groom’s cakes and engagement cakes.

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! Co-Op 1201 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 8395200 // 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 836-6342 • megafoods.com Mega! Co-Op bakeries can accommodate almost any cake need, from tiers to pillars. Decorators are able transform images into sweet reality. Come sit down with 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/bakery 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.

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

552-3931 • sue@eauclairebakery.com • eauclairebakery.com A neighborhood favorite, Sue’s mostly homemade items includes custard angel foods, decorated cakes, buns, breads, cookies, Danish kringles and sweet rolls, bars, sweet breads, and more.

Super Target 3649 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 8380196 • 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.

Take the Cake • 828-9864 • takethecake@charter.net

• takethecake-cv.com Take the Cake offers a variety of delicious cheesecakes, ranging from the traditional New York to the more exotic Espresso. With pride in their homemade quality, they use only the freshest ingredients. Each cake is made to order, from scratch, by hand, and fresh.

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

CATERERS Alchemy Foodworks 12453 Cty Hwy DD, Colfax • 271-

2094 • dean@alchemyfoodworks.org • worktheland. blogspot.com A leading provider of catering, food production, consulting, and management, Alchemy Foodworks takes pride in offering only the best prepared foods and vegetables.

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n the past 15 years, I’ve had many people pop that big $300 question: “Will you be in my wedding?”

Because I’m a sucker for small gifts commemorating me wearing a tux, I’ve always said, “Yeah, is there an open bar?”

From being in so many weddings, I’ve gotten a great “street level” view of what goes into making a wedding and reception great. It’s that balance of beautiful ambiance, great food, and the feeling that everything is happening without a hitch.

At UW-Eau Claire’s Events Services, they have been getting more and more bookings for weddings because they are able to provide that balance. They handle events both on and off campus, though it’s in Davies Center where they really shine.

Quite simply, Davies Center is the biggest venue in town, with rooms of almost every size from a small dressing room up to a large ballroom. On top of that, they

have an amazing amount of professional audio, video and lighting technology to help you create that perfect “look” for your special day.

Jason Jon Anderson, assistant director of conferences, marketing, and technology, says, “You would be hard-pressed to find another facility that matches our executive chefs, catering, and event production in years of experience, number of events executed, and driven desire to make your event special and unique.”

On top of that, cost-conscious couples can rest assured that room rentals are inclusive for everything but catering.

And when it comes to catering, Anderson says the options are especially broad.

With their three executive chefs (including a pastry chef), a dedicated staff, and experience feeding thousands of students, with ethnic, ethical, and allergy food requirements, they can design any meal to meet a

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wedding party’s needs.

For those of you who have jerk friends, like me, asking about alcohol options, you can tell them they also have a full liquor license with both host and cash bars.

Other services UW-Eau Claire can provide to make your wedding complete are graphic designers and a full print shop to make those invitations and programs.

While some may be worried about parking options, Anderson also assured me that they can reserve lot space. Your party won’t lose that loving feeling while they are driving around trying to find a place to park.

As I said at the start of the article, UWEC Event Services can also provide tables, chairs, and technology for weddings off campus as well.

If you would like more information on having your wedding on campus you can go to uwec.edu/Eventservices/weddings/.

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Annabell’s Catering 140 Johnson Hill Rd., Plum City • 647-4490 • service@annabellscaterings.com • annabellscaterings.com Annabell’s wide service area includes Eau Claire. This caterer offers a variety of buffet services or plated dinner selections.

Asian Café 2121 Eddy Ln., Eau Claire • 852-0552 • Find this caterer on Facebook Pan-asian cuisine featuring crayfish, coconut shrimp, egg rolls, salad, steak, pizza, and other American choices.

Augusta Meats & Catering 825 Industrial Dr., Augusta • 286-2920 Find this caterer on Facebook Featuring a variety of meat cuts, 21 flavors of homemade brats, six flavors of beef sticks and sausage, all natural Amish chicken, and several flavors of cheese.

Bar-B-Q Express: BBQ & Grill Located at the Eagles Club, 2588 Hallie Rd., Chippewa Falls • 828-7910 • barbqexpress.catering@gmail.com • Find this caterer on Facebook Authentic pit barbecue for catering, pickup, delivery, and vending. Several meat choices and sides available. Servicing events of up to 1000 people.

Bijou Catering 2629 East Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire

• 832-6778 • eauclairechef@hotmail.com • bijou-bistro. com Continental cuisines with flavors and style outside the realm of what people are used to, presented by Chef Anthony Draganowski.

Black Tie Catering N2702 690th St., Menomonie •

664-8430 • blacktie@wwt.net • cateringbyblacktie.com Since 2003, Black Tie Catering has been serving the greater Menomonie area in catering and event planning with innovative designs and wide arrange of available styles. They can help you plan the event of your dreams and offer you a memorable experience.

Blue Moose 1628 Woodard Rd, Bloomer • 568-2687 •

bluemoose@bloomer.net • 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 250, UW-

Eau Claire, Eau Claire • First contact Event Services at 836-5631, then contact Blugold Catering at 836-2632 • dining@uwec.edu • uwec.edu/dining Blugold Catering is available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event, providing the highest level of food quality

and service to assure the success of your special event.

Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls

• 723-7869 • Find this caterer on Facebook This buffetstyle caterer can serve a group of any size.

Burrachos 5314 Prill Rd., Eau Claire • 834-1843 • bur-

rachos.com Let Burrachos bring their fresh Mexican food to your next event or party. They cater for all sorts of groups: big or small, from corporate events to weddings and graduation parties.

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chippewa Falls • 833-2233 • missdebbra@gmail.com • 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 • 723-5656 • Connell’s can handle your needs, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with items running from eggs to lobster.

Creative and Passionate Personal Cheffing 590-4515 • personalchefgolden@yahoo.com • Facebook.com/PCMPG Service includes grocery shopping, cooking and clean-up.

Dessert First 2425 Seymour Rd., 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.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 311 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 830-9790 // 6202 Chuck Ln., Eau Claire • 8309790 // 1320 N. Broadway, Menomonie • 231-3227 • 866-BARBECUE • 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 • 834-9234 • sales@draganettis.com • draganettis.com Draganetti’s can deliver and set up throughout the Chippewa Valley.

They can customize your request to your specifications and many menu options are available.

Famous Daves 2811 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 835-2227 • famousdaves.com Famous Dave’s catering crews bring plates of lip-smackin’ barbeque to all occasions.

Fat Boy’s Pizza 1312 Main St., Bloomer • 568-4464 • Find this caterer on Facebook Customize your menu to exactly what you want from a large list of options.

Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 838-1000 • festivalfoods.com Festival Foods features 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 St., Chippewa Falls • 723-8282 and 723-6551 • 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 • 835-

6489 • Find this caterer on Facebook 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 • 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.

The French Press 2823 London Rd., Eau Claire • 2717680 • thefrenchpresseauclaire.com A cafe, bakery, and catering service offering fresh, made from scratch, high quality products that will satisfy customers’ pallets.

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 has catering services for all occasions.

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Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub 415 S. Barstow St.,

Eau Claire • 835-6621 • houligans.net When you pick Houligans’ Gharrity Room for your private banquet facility, their great catering options come alive. Accommodating 10-70 people with a private bar for sit-down, buffet and appetizer style functions.

Infinity Beverages 930 Galloway St., Eau Claire • 402-DRINK iB (374-6542) • info@infinitybeverages. com • infinitybeverages.com Featuring grape and other fruit wines, port-style dessert wines, Audacity Vodka, Watermelon Brandy, and Beerskey (beer distilled into whiskey in two flavors: doppelbock and chocolate oatmeal stout). Additionally, Infinity Beverages offers a tasting lounge at their winery and distillery at Banbury Place.

Jenuine Edible Creations 513-9244 • orders@jenu-

ineenterprises.com • JenuineEnterprises.com From traditional wedding cakes to fruit bouquets to a Holstein cow made from protein bars and fondant, Jenuine Edible Creations has you covered. Jenuine Enterprises focuses on providing genuine services and products to its customers.

KP Katering 809 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 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 day of the event.

Lammer’s Food Fest 1408 9th St., Menomonie • 2352134 • lammersfoods@wwt.net • lammersfoodfest.com Known for its great-tasting food, hospitality, and attention to detail. Company parties, family reunions and weddings are welcome to call for a free consultation.

Lucy’s Delicatessen 117 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 720-9800 • foreign5.com 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 • 835-4000 and 835-4100 • mancinoseauclaire.com For information about Mancino’s full-menu catering, available for rehearsal dinners or receptions, visit one of its locations.

Mega! Co-Op 1201 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 8395200 // 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 836-6342 • megafoods.com Catering services for all occasions.

Moneatza’s Eats & Treats 800 Wisconsin St., Building 2, Suite 210, Eau Claire • 514-3101 • moneatzas. com This breakfast and brunch restaurant also has a full service bakery providing pies, candies, cupcakes, and cakes.

Noodles & Co. 4653 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire •

858-9000 • noodles.com/eauclaire Featuring a buffetstyle NoodlesBar service making it easy to serve unique flavors from around the world to your party of 20-200.

Pammy K’s Cafe & Catering 26126 W. Mondovi St., El-

eva • 287-3226 • pammyks1@wwt.net See contact info for details.

Picanha: The Brazilian Steak House 5020 Keystone Xing, Eau Claire • 514-4802 • picanhasteakhouses.com Full service catering for any occasion. Find their catering menu online.

Premiere Catering by Yankee Jacks 2300 W. Princ-

eton Ave., Eau Claire • 834-4050 • yankeejacks3@aol. com • 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.

The Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • 2313255 • rawdeal-wi.com The Raw Deal is a socially and eco-conscious business just waiting to welcome you in and introduce you to a new way of thinking about and appreciating the world around you. Featuring raw and vegan food, coffee, juices, smoothies, beer, wine, and more.

Sitha Indian Kitchen 3619 Altoona Ave., Altoona • 830 9343, 864 9540, 874-9750 • budaya62@hotmail.com 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. chait-gaddam.wix.com/ sithaindiankitchen Smiling Moose Deli 329 Riverfront Terr., Eau Claire

• 838-9999 • smilingmoosedeli.com With breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options, Smiling Moose can handle it all.

Sweet Clarisse Catering 134 W Lincoln St., Augusta • 563-5145 • Find this caterer on Facebook Featuring menus customized to best fit the specific vision and theme of your event. Their range of menu selections is expansive and not limited by technique or cooking style, boasting offerings that are not only progressive, fresh and exciting, but savory and traditional as well.

Taverna Grill 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 835-2845 • info@tavernagrill.com • tavernagrill.com From delicious flatbread pizza to homemade lasagne, from formal to casual, Taverna Grill’s premium catering menu can be customized to fit your occasion. Whether you are serving ten or two hundred, our expert staff is dedicated to delivering the quality food and service you desire.

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The Twisted Pantry 2749 London Rd., Eau Claire •

833-8009 • michelle@thetwistedpantry.com, myra@ thetwistedpantry.com • thetwistedpantry.com Pasta and olive oils, crackers and chips, baking mixes, snack trays, drink mixes, dip mixes, sprinkles, candles, spices, and nuts.

Ultimate Events Catering • 514-4808 • ultimateeventscatering.com Their team of experts will guide you through planning, helping you identify important details and decisions that need to be made. It’s the difference between a good event and an ultimate event.

UW-Stout Catering UW-Stout 712 S. Broadway St., Menomonie • 232-3463 • mcraer@uwstout.edu • 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 • 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.

DEEJAYS All Occasions DJ Service 828-3536 • Info@AllOccasionsDJService.net • alloccasionsdjservice.net From music, lighting, planning and customization, All Occasions DJ Service strives to serve you, From ceremony production, cocktail and dinner music, to dance music.

Take a look at all of their services and packages.

Art of Entertainment Events-DJ Service 829-0354 • en-

tertainmenteventsco@yahoo.com Event. Sound. Atmosphere. DJ service for any occasion. Reasonable rates.

Good music. Great service. Keeping it simple since 2001. Family owned and operated.

Audio Tonic Entertainment 505-3490 A privately owned, professional DJ service giving customers a fun experience unique to them. Every crowd is different, so shouldn’t every show be different? They work with their clients to make sure that they, as well as their guests, are happy.

Barstow Productions 835-5299 See contact info for details.

Beam Entertainment 579-5456 • beam_entertain-

ment@yahoo.com • djbeamlive.com Unmatched experience, over 100 events a year for nearly two decades.

Personal consultations, customizing your event with great detail. Professional service that will exceed your expectations. Perfect reviews & approaching 30,000 fans. Digital quality BOSE surround sound & elegant L.E.D. uplighting.

Beckfield DJ Entertainment 559-4442 • will@beckfieldentertainment.com • beckfieldentertainment.com Best Sound & Light Show DJ & Karaoke 835-4888

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• matt@bestsoundandlightshow.com • bestsoundandlightshow.com Serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years, Best Sound and Light Show provides DJ and karaoke entertainment perfect for any event.

Blue Thunder DJ 235-3280 • bluethunderdj@yahoo. com Customizes the playlist to you. Features a full light show and the best equipment available.

Carlson Entertainment 797-2476 • info@carlson-entertainment.com • carlson-entertainment.com Carlson Entertainment brings together both live and DJ’ed music to create a unique entertainment experience. We work very hard to provide a fun and professional atmosphere to create an exceptional day for you and your guests.

CK Productions 858-0680 • ck@charter.net • themem-

orymakers.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.

D’Zired Sound Mobile Entertainment 832-6934 • Find

this deejay on Facebook Small mobile entertainment company with over 20 years experience entertaining the Chippewa Valley. Entertainment for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and any other reason you have to celebrate. Professional, insured, reasonably priced, and great fun.

DJ Matteo 937-4923 A mobile DJ in the central Wiscon-

sin area with several years experience playing all types of events. Extensive ever growing music library packed with the latest and the greatest.

Entertainment by Tom 213-5707 • tomz@entertain-

mentbytom.com Over 11,000 songs for your listening and dancing pleasure, from 1940 to Top 40 hits.

Get DJ Bob PO Box 115, Menomonie, WI 54751 • 235-

1754 • bsax007@sbcglobal.net Offering the area’s largest mobile DJ sound and light shows plus karaoke. The show features several smart lights along with colored floods. Fog, bubbles, black lighting, strobe and lasers also available. Capable of large and small events. Over 20 years experience.

Kadinger Event Production 928-1097 • jeremykading-

er@yahoo.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 DJ Entertainment 225-3533 • kaleidoscopedj@charter.net • kaleidoscopedj.com Kaleidoscope DJ Entertainment offers professional, customized wedding entertainment and event production with DJ services, karaoke, music videos, full venue lighting, sound reinforcement, projectors and screens, and more.

Midwest Entertainment 563-4748 • Midwest-Entertainment@hotmail.com • mymidwestdj.com 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 • 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 & More Entertainment 828-2983 A fun DJ ser-

vice that won’t break the bank yet provide you with everything you need. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment business, Music & More Entertainment is a well seasoned company that will provide you with exactly the right entertainment to fit your event.

Music in Motion Disc Jockeys 835-6663 and (800) 625-2508 • jackie@musicinmotiondj.com • musicinmotiondj.com A full time business that is available for weddings, corporate events, game shows, and inflatable games across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Music in Motion is a professional business that can deliver what they promise.

Parkside Entertainment 523-0677 Custom disc jockey service Serving Eau Claire, the Chippewa Valley, WestCentral Wisconsin, and beyond, committed to excel above and beyond your expectations of simply playing music. Featuring an impressive light display for the many moods of the evening.

Party Hits 7539 Curvue Rd., Eau Claire • (952) 3347642, and 874-5244 • info@partyhitsmusic.com • partyhitsmusic.com Party Hits’ mission is simply to keep your party going from the first tune to the last, with plenty of variety and just enough personality.

PartyTunes 579-5790 Veteran Top-40 radio DJ with an extensive music collection tailored to your event. Expect a professional appearance and prompt customer service.

Premier Sound & Video P.O. Box 1345, Eau Claire •

271-0968 • blarson0968@charter.net • premiersoundandvideowi.com Ensure your event is filled with the music you and your guests want to hear. PS&V have two professional DJs at every event at no additional cost.

They take care of the entertainment so you can enjoy your big day.

Pure Energy Productions 831-8003 With Pure Energy Productions, your event is a mirror image of your personalities– it will be one-of-a-kind and never to be duplicated by anyone else. Your event will not be a cookie cutter replica of our last 25 events; it will be special, original, and most importantly, memorable.

Arnold guarantees you a fun, affordable, and hassle-free reception experience.

Shawtown Productions 720-8807 and 552-1003 • jeremy@shawtown.com • 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 821-1100 • tony@showti-

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

Skate City 234-6070, 319-415-3608 After DJing a

skating rink for 18 years, Steve is now available to DJ for you. He loves music and equipment and have put together a awesome sound and light show that amazes.

Reign Productions 205-1298 Using 15+ years experi-

Slanedog Productions Mobile DJ Service 764-0927 • slanedogproductions.webs.com Offering a safe to the touch L.E.D light show, concert style sound, a professional DJ mixing today’s hottest hits and the dance classics, and an energetic MC guaranteed to get the crowd pumping at your event.

Rock n Roll To Go Plus 6517 Pleasant View St., Eau

claireweb.com This DJ company’s specialty is weddings, from the dinner music to the hours upon hours of dance music.

ence to help you customize and personalize your wedding or event and to ensure you and your guests receive the “Best of the Best” in professional entertainment.

Claire • 839-7951 and (800) 799-4386 • rnrtogo.com Providing quality DJ entertainment, Vegas nights, limos, tents, inflatables, mechanical bulls, searchlights, photobooths, and more for over 25 years.

Rock Solid Entertainment 202-0630 • Find this deejay

on Facebook Mobile disc jockey service providing a high energy, crowd-interactive experience for any occasion including weddings, company parties, reunions, birthday parties, benefits, or wherever a good time is needed. Also offering a video service that captures memories from pictures and applies them to a keepsake CD.

Rockin Randy’s Music Party 720-8807 See contact info

for details.

Rock’It Out Entertainment 834-3857 • Bulldog2280@

yahoo.com With more than 10 years of experience, Nick

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Solid Gold Entertainment 835-4996 • solidgold.eau-

Sound Riders DJ 237-2036 • info@soundridersdj.com • soundridersdj.com Sound Riders DJ is a local and family owned and operated business, who provides great light and sound shows for all of Northwestern Wisconsin and the surrounding areas.

Tricia Bradley Studios Entertainment & Photography

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.

ZENON Premium DJ Entertainment 235-7769 • sharon@vqfun.com • www.vqfun.com A unique DJ/Emcee interactive flare, advanced Audio equipment, and a customized light show.

M UST BE A WISCOnsin WEDDING Ten Sconnie wedding cliches you can either embrace or leave at the altar WORDS: TOM GIFFEY

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Anyone who has ever gotten married – heck, anyone who has ever even been to a wedding – knows there are countless colorful wedding traditions out there. Every culture and community has them, and Wisconsin is no exception. Forget “something borrowed, something blue,” though: Around here, the wedding colors are

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At th e w e ddi n g dan ce , a p olk a i s man dato ry.

Sure, the DJ’s playlist might otherwise be dominated by such timeless classics as “The Electric Slide” and “Baby Got Back,” but if you really want to get everyone on the dance floor, fire up the “Beer Barrel Polka.” Credit the dance’s popularity to the large share of Wisconsinites with Polish and German roots.

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So is the “Chicken Dance.”

Something about being around two lovebirds makes us shake our wings, wiggle our tails, and clap-clap-clap-clap.

Either that, or it’s the beer. Yeah, it’s probably the beer.

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

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

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

• 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 Premiere Event Florists 1802 B Stout Rd., Menomonie • 235-0902 • Lacy@AllureEventFlorists. com; Tuxedos@AllureEventFlorists.com • 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, rental supplies, event planning ideas and men’s formal wear rentals.

Ambiance Floral and Freeze Drying 335 E Chippewa

St., Cadott • 289-3568, 800-277-6851 • ambiancefloral@yahoo.com • ambiancefloralwi.com Providing all kinds of wedding flowers for your wedding party, ceremony, and reception.

S p eak i n g of b e e r , it flows li k e wate r .

Roughly half of Wisconsinites have some German ancestry, and it shows when the guest list – erm, beverage list – includes names like Leinenkugel and Miller. Beer is essential after (and sometimes even during!) a wedding. We’ve even seen a Catholic school cafeteria/banquet hall outfitted with beer taps (no kidding).

Open bars are standard, as are personalized beer glasses for the wedding party.

In Wisconsin, having a “dry wedding” merely means there’s a tailgate party going on in the parking lot outside.

Avalon European Floral 504 Water St., Eau Claire •

838-8880 • avalonfloralso@gmail.com • flowersbyavalon.com With everything from large centerpieces to bouquets and boutonnieres, Avalon offers complimentary consultation to help choose your wedding flowers. Also featuring a room full of up-to-date rental items to make your day.

Bloomer Floral 1316 Main St., Bloomer • 568-5600 • bloomerfloral@yahoo.com • 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. Bloomer Floral & Gifts is family owned and operated since 1978.

Brent Douglas: Flowers for Everyday 610 S. Barstow

St., Eau Claire • 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 •

839-ROSE (7673) • 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 • 723-2251 • wecare@christensenflorist.com • christensenflorist.com Over eighty years of experience in the art of flowers. You know when you choose Christensen Florist you are getting the highest quality. They have given local brides the most extraordinary wedding flowers for both intimate and extravagant venues.

more likely to be camouflage or Packer green and gold, and the toast is more likely to be done with a plastic cup of Leinie’s than with champagne. Depending on your perspective, this list gives you a chance to other avoid Wisconsin wedding clichés or to revel in your Wisconsin pride.

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The long gap between ceremony and reception.

The ceremony ends at 3pm, and the reception doesn’t start until 6. Why? The usual explanation is that the wedding party is being photographed. The real reason, of course, is the bride and groom’s post-wedding bar crawl.

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Th e Pack e r s .

In a religious wedding ceremony, couples are reminded to leave room in their marriage for God. But whether or not they’re religious, Wisconsin couples also have to leave some room for the Green Bay Packers. If the best man’s speech doesn’t reference the Pack, then the bridesmaids are probably clutching green and gold bouquets.

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Camo tux e s ar e always i n s ea s o n .

For the Wisconsin groom, there’s no need to choose between a love of hunting and the love of a beautiful woman. For a more subtle look, there’s always a camouflage vest or complementary blaze orange tie.

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That o n e guy WH O’S WEAR I N G ove r all s .

Camouflage attire is one thing, but you might also see somebody wearing bib overalls and a seed corn cap. Please

forgive this fashion faux pas; Uncle Frank probably just got done milking and didn’t have time to change out of his barn clothes.

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Th e dollar dan ce .

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Ma s o n jar s ar e e ve ry wh e r e .

Want some “alone time” with the bride or groom on the dance floor? Well, be prepared to pitch in a buck in this traditional Polish ritual. You’ll find dollar dances at weddings elsewhere, but they’re particularly common in Wisconsin where Polish heritage is strong.

Today’s Wisconsin brides must all be browsing the same Pinterest page for crafty ideas, because it appears Mason jars have taken over. Need vases, glasses, candleholders, or party favors? Just raid grandma’s cellar for supplies.

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It ’s wi nte r tim e .

Winter weddings are a growing trend nationally, but we’ve been doing them for a long time in Wisconsin.

Maybe it’s because we’re frugal (winter weddings tend to be less costly). Maybe it’s because snowy wedding photos are pretty. Or maybe it’s just because winter lasts six months here, so why not make the most of it?

Colby’s Flowers & Gifts 12930 10th St., Osseo • 597-3442 • colbysflorist.com Colby’s Florist is a family owned business located in Osseo. Forty years later, they continue to serve the area with quality service and thoughtful gifts for important moments.

Gehrke Floral & Greenhouses 515 E. Main St., Mondo-

Creative Touch Floral 148 W. Lincoln St., Augusta • 286-5591 • ctfloral90@yahoo.com • Find this florist on Facebook Call for details.

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 • 715726-2500 // 17158 Cty Hwy J, Lake Wissota • 715-7262505 • 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.

Eau Claire Floral 1824 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • 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.

vi • 926-4931 • gehrkefloral@yahoo.com • gehrkefloral. com Choosing only the freshest, highest quality flowers, this shop has the professional and caring staff for your floral needs.

Eevy-Ivy-Over Flower Shop 314 North Bridge St., Eau Claire • 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. Also featuring balloon and candy bouquets,

Kleindls Flowers on Main 305 Main St., Menomonie • 235-3583, 800-820-7673 • kleindlsflowersonmain.com Providing all kinds of wedding flowers for your wedding party, ceremony, and reception.

Ele’s Flowers of Stanley • 318-2838, 866-644-3537 • elesflowersofstanley.com Providing all kinds of wedding flowers for your wedding party, ceremony, and reception.

• 235-7700 • lakeviewfloral.com Professional florists can help you find the perfect flowers for any individual or occasion and can even create a custom bouquet to fit your unique needs.

Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 838-1000 • festfoods.com Great flowers for not a lot of money.

Foreign 5’s Bridge Street Floral 123 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • foreign5.com This fullservice garden and floral shop showcases a generous supply of floral décor and arrangements for any taste or style.

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Lakeview Floral & Gifts 1802-A Stout Rd., Menomonie

May’s Floral Garden 3424 Jeffers Rd., Eau Claire • 836-8220, (800) 422-6297 • 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.

Mega! Co-Op 1201 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 8395200 // 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 836-6342 • megafoods.com Mega! Co-Op provides professional floral designers to help customers choose what they need for their occasion. Balloon bouquets and holiday arrangements, plus delivery available.

Sandra McKinney Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire • 836-0010 • unityeauclaire.org.

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Petal Pushers Flowers & Gifts 126 S. Eau Claire St.,

Mondovi • 926-3999 • Find this florist on Facebook See contact info for details.

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) • 559-9453, 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, and more.

The Frosted Petal 23191 68th Ave., Cadott • 800-920-

4651 • thefrostedpetal.com Besides serving cakes and other tasty treats, The Frosted Petal offers full floral wedding packages, bouquets, and many other floral items, including silk flowers.

Andra Delores Design (262) 751-9501 • hello@andradeloresdesign.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 Dr. E., Menomonie • 800-274-4282 • Smiles@BigDotOfHappiness.com • bigdotofhappiness.com Beautifully crafted invitations and address labels to make sure that your guests are blown away from the very start.

Urban Meadows Floral Shop 1717 Devney Dr., Altoona

CK Productions 2809 E. Hamilton Ave. #302, Eau Claire • 505-0560 • heidiknower@gmail.com • thememorymakers.com Besides DJ services, CK Productions also features personalized announcements. From engagement announcements and save-the-dates to invitations for the big day and beyond, CK Productions can assist your every inspiration and make your dreams a reality.

Willow Ridge Floral 1925 N. 60th Ave., Eau Claire • 379-3925 • penny@firstrealty-wi.com • Find this florist on Facebook This one-stop floral shop allows you to choose from a diverse selection of reception, ceremony, and wedding party bouquet arrangements. Call for a complimentary consultation.

DigiCOPY 1033 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 5523444 • eauclaire@dcopy.net • dcopy.net DigiCOPY’s template designs can be customized with a photo, text, and colors. They also help you create a custom event announcement.

• 831-4000 • urbanmeadowsfloral.com A full service floral florist as part of The Potting Shed. They accommodate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy arrangements, and more.

FORMAL & WE D D I N G D RESSES David’s Bridal 4840 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire •

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 • 723-6389 ext. 3 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, tuxedos, accessories, and invitations, plus free services including Wedding gown and bridesmaid dress storage, dress pressings, tuxedo alterations, and more.

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

695-3788 • info@marrygoround.com • marrygoround. com Featuring mother-of-the-bride dresses, wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, prom dresses and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, veils and handbags.

Appointments preferred.

Something New, LLC 220-9105 • Info@Something-

NewLLC.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 • 8348422 • info@thebridalshoppe.co • thebridalshoppe.co A locally owned and operated bridal shop with 35 years of experience that carries both well-known and private designers.

The Dress 3172 London Rd., Eau Claire • 832-8815 •

TheDressEC@att.net • Find this business on Facebook A new outlet store from the folks at Marry Go Round Occasions, The Dress features bridal gowns, veils, wraps and stoles, prom dresses, shoes and accessories, tuxedo rentals and sales, and more.

I N D EPEN D A N T OFFICIANTS Danette Brown, Independent Officiant 563-5202 •

earthiegoddess@gmail.com.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 ext. 3 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, tuxedos, accessories, and invitations, plus free services including Wedding gown and bridesmaid dress storage, dress pressings, tuxedo alterations, and more.

Funvitations! 529-0020 • mail@funvitationinvites.com

• Find this business on etsy.com Unique, custom invitations and stationery for your wedding or special event.

Insty-Prints 2429 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 8351959 // 10 E. Spruce St., Chippewa Falls • 723-4697 // 541 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • 235-1920 • instyprints.net Insty-Prints works with the couple to create an original design for your special occasion. Samples available. Call for a consultation.

Mint for Hue 533-0136 • hello@mintforhue.com • Mint-

ForHue.com Juliann Ford is a passionate and driven graphic designer capable of creating traditional and innovative graphic design solutions for powerful and effective communication. She makes custom invitations, stationery, and small business branding that’s personal, lovely, and only meant for you.

Picture This 6021 Arndt Rd., Eau Claire • 830-9555 •

mmemorieslast.com Picture This is one of Wisconsin’s largest independent scrapbooking and rubber stamp destination, with over 6,000 square feet of paper crafting paradise. Boasting more than 6,000 patterned paper choices and over 5,000 different stamps, Picture This is a one-stop craft destination.

Quality Quick Print 1213 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • 836-0049 • info@qualityquickprintonline.com • qualityquickprintonline.com QQP’s wide selection of invitations reflect 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.

R|S Design Fountainhead, LLC DBA, RS Design, PO Box 634, Eau Claire • (512) 665-1002 • contact@rsdesign.co • r-sdesign.com With over eight years of experience, this local photography and graphic design company can produce simple, elegant, and modern invitations or wedding programs.

Writefully Simple • 864-0506 • lindsay@writefullysimple.com • writefullysimple.com A local stationery designer specializing in custom wedding & party invites, personal stationery, and much more created just for you.

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Grand Avenue Wedding Officiants 889 Grand Ave., Ste. 204, Saint Paul, MN • (612) 616-3782 (Carolyn) • (651) 247-7866 (Kjersti) • (920) 540-6852 (Judy) • info@grandofficiants.com • grandavenueweddingofficiants.com.

Always Over the Top Photography 2806 Nimitz St., Eau

Independent Christian Minister Jennifer Elliot 505-

Mobile Express DJs P.O. Box 776, Eau Claire • 379-

6450.

Reverend Frank Nowak and Reverend Kaija Johnson 559-2284 • awesomeweddingevents.com

Non-Denominational Wedding Officiant Reverend

Claire • 552-2761 • drsteinke@yahoo.com • alwaysoverthetopphotography.com Dennis & Kathy Steinke We are a husband and wife team with more than 25 years of photography experience and over 40 years of marriage.

5849 • Sales@MobileExpressDJs.com • MobileExpressDjs.com After each Photo Booth session, guests get 2-2x6 photo strips within 7.5 seconds and at the end of the night, they get to bring home their own personalized party favor. Also, photos will be available for tagging on

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Facebook within 48 hours of the event.

Rock n Roll To Go Plus 6517 Pleasant View St., Eau

Claire • 839-7951 and (800) 799-4386 • rnrtogo.com Providing quality DJ entertainment, Vegas nights, limos, tents, inflatables, mechanical bulls, searchlights, photobooths, and more for over 25 years.

ShowTime Entertainment River Falls • 821-1100 •

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

The Joy Booth 577-8243 • teresa@thejoybooth.com • 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.

The Star Booth: Mobile Photo Booth 11123 16th Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • 598-4771 • kristin@m3parties.com • starboothfun.com The Star Booth strives to make everyone feel like a star.

Tiny Photos Photo Booth LLC 715 Dover St., Chippewa Falls • 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.

PH O T O G R A PHERS Always Over the Top Photography 2806 Nimitz St., Eau

Claire • 552-2761 • drsteinke@yahoo.com • alwaysoverthetopphotography.com Dennis & Kathy Steinke We are a husband and wife team with more than 25 years of photography experience and over 40 years of marriage.

Ambers Photography 835-7733 • dave@ambersphoto.

Weddings | Rehearsal Dinners Events | Room Blocks

com • ambersphoto.com Ambers Photography takes pride in photographing cherished events such as weddings. The coverage is complete at the church. Receptions at a different location are an additional cost.

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

Andrew Samplawski Photography Cadott • 289-3773

• andrew@samplawskiphotography.com • samplawskiphotography.com Award winning wedding and portrait photographer serving the Chippewa Valley, Midwest and destination weddings. Images that tell stories and an experience that will always be remembered.

Bella Gente Photography 103 N. Bridge St., Suite #315, Chippewa Falls • 797-1670 • bellagentephotography. com Owned by two friends that share a passion for photography. They are mothers and know how special it is to have life’s precious moments captured on film. We are self-taught and love to stretch our creative minds to capture some amazing shots.

Bennett Photography 214-3371 • nsb1216@charter.net Specializing in wedding and event photography.

Beyond Photography 1235A Menomonie St., Eau Claire • 514-4848 • photographybeyond.com Customizable packages involving a mother-daughter team of

4751 Owen Ayres Court Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-830-9889 www.holidayinn.com/eauclairewi Located in Oakwood Business Park Weddings & Occasions 2015 18 VolumeOne.org/Weddings

capturing the best wedding moments with photography, videography, or both.

Boesl Portrait Design N12282 430th St., Boyceville • 205-0313 • jess@boeslportraitdesign.com • boeslportraitdesign.com See contact info for details.

Brite Idea Photography N8726 50th St., Spring Valley • 897-5803 • dboyce@BriteIdeaPhotography.com • Find this photographer on Facebook Brite Idea Photography strives to create some of the finest wedding stories and portraits available anywhere. Douglas and Amanda Boyce are active members of Professional Photographers of America.

Capture Life, LLC • 829-2761 • jessica@capturelifellc. com • capturelifellc.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 12228 220th Ave.,

Bloomer • 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 3915 White Pine Dr. East, Eau Claire • 834-7076 • jill@chumasphotography.com • chumasphotography.zenfolio.com Intimate, photojournalistic style wedding photography.

Curtie Dot Com 1118 18th Ave., Bloomer • 568-2211 • info@curtie.com • curtie.com Featuring the skills of career photographer Curtis Harrison.

Design by Dawn 456-3066 • designbydawnphotogra-

phy.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.

Designs by Denise 223 E. Water St., Mondovi • 926-

4964 • tdmaub@frontiernet.net • dbdphoto.net Seniors, families, newborns, family reunions, confirmation, high school proms, and more.

Digital Envy Photography 797-0333 • digitalenvyphotography@hotmail.com • digitalenvyphotography.com Digital Envy Photography is all about you and your events. We strive to bring you the best, most original eye catching photography in the area.

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.

Drew Kaiser Photography 834-4747 • kaiser.drew@

gmail.com • cargocollective.com/drewkaiser Eau Claire photographer Drew Kaiser’s shots abandon the traditional and opt for a look that’s more fun, contemporary, creative, and different--led by a personality that matches.

D’Angelo Photography Studio 110 W. Main St.,

Menomonie • 231-8180 • dangelophotographystudio@ yahoo.com • Find this photographer on Facebook Portraits, weddings and much more from an experienced professional photographer. Fantastic images at reasonable rates.

Fall Creek Portrait Design 125 E. Lincoln St., Fall

Creek • 877-2695 • fallcreekphoto.com From preparations and formal portraits, the exchange of vows and rings, to the final cake cutting and bouquet toss, you will be able to look back on this day for years to come remembering each moment, exactly as it were.

Forever Photography 2790 Schultz Rd., Fall Creek • 225-2918 • info@foreverphotographyonline.com • for-

everphotographyonline.com Clients have described her documentation of their wedding as unique, fresh, and fun.

Gish Photography 710 6th Ave., Eau Claire • 225-8832 • dee@gishphotography.com • gishphotography.com Fully committed to creating beautiful, exquisite photographic artwork.

Hybben Photography 319 Cedar Ave. East, Menomonie

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

Images By Lee 930 Galloway St. Bldg 13 Ste #223, Eau

Claire • 829-2418 • Randy@ImagesByLee.com • imagesbylee.com Everyone has a story to tell and Randy Lee can help capture your Wedding Story from start to finish.

On a day where the photographer is just as close to you as your bridesmaids, Images by Lee is the right choice.

Jacobs Photography 4223 114th St., Chippewa Falls

• 723-4746 • jacobsphoto4223@yahoo.com • jacobsphoto.net Strives to give a unique look and feel to the photographs of your most special moments.

Jeff Thompson Photography 311 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • 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 491-0289 • kara@karasphotogra-

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

Kate Bentley Photography 590-3330 • kate@katebentleyphoto.com • katebentleyphoto.com Kate Bentley is a wedding and commitment photographer located in Eau Claire specializing in engagement sessions, couples portraits and wedding/commitment photography. I adore capturing love of all types and illustrating unique, individual connections.

Kristen Cooley Photography 944-9506 • jkcooley@ sbcglobal.net • kristencooleyphotography.com Wedding photography designed around your personality and style. Located in Eau Claire, we service the surrounding Chippewa Valley and Minneapolis/St. Paul areas.

Lasting Images Videography 2837 5th St., Eau Claire • 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 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.

Leah Dunbar Photography 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 642-0101 • jodee@lifeand-

stylephotography.com • lifeandstylephotography.com Photojournalistic-style wedding photography.

Lissa Marsolek Photography 577-6821 • lissa@jus-

tlissa.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.

“The Look” Photography 1118 18th Ave., Bloomer •

568-LOOK (5665) • thelookphotography.com Fifteenyear full-time professional photographer Julie Rae has been recognized for her elegant and dramatic images in local, state and national professional photographic competitions.

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

Michael’s Portrait Design 703 W. Prospect St., Durand

• 672-3400 • mpdfoto@nelson-tel.net • michaelsportraitdesign.com A full time portrait studio providing the Chippewa Valley and surrounding area with artistic and classic and photos 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 1913 Lyndale Ave., Eau

Claire • 920-595-1257 • mollymariestudio@gmail.com • mollymariephoto.com Enjoy amazing photos with Molly Marie and feel like a million bucks. Molly will make you feel comfortable & allow your personality to shine.

Nathan Carlsen Photography therollerskate.com Fea-

turing inspired wedding and engagement photography.

Clients receive digital copies of all photos. Get your photos as early as your wedding night if you like. Complementary photo editing for the top ten best photos.

R|S Design PO Box 634, Eau Claire • (512) 665-1002

• contact@rsdesign.co • 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 seven years of professional design and photographic experience.

Seyforth’s Studio & Camera Shop 20 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-6047 • Though he’s been shooting for a decade, the Seyforth name has been around Chippewa Falls since the 30s. Like the other family businesses, this studio has a great package for the money.

Simply You! Photography 586-8029 • photosbybri@ gmail.com • simplyyouphotography.biz Local. Affordable. Hassle free. Simply You! Photography offers professional photography services for weddings, engagements, senior portraits and more. [ Smiley Productions ] 495-7180 • smileyphotobusiness@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 225-9890 • stevevogelsphotography@charter.net • pbase.com/svogels/ Steve believes, “The goal is not to change your subjects, but for the subject to change the photographer.”

Swanstrom Photography 835-4287 • images@ swanstromphotography.com • swanstromphotography. com Dana and Tammy’s style is to be as little of a distraction during your most important day as possible, while capturing the moments as they come.

T-BO Photography Design Studio 13541 85th Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • 723-7664 • tbostudio@gmail.com • 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 514-9052, 514-7866 • the-

nandnowart.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 info@timfitch.com • 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.

Tricia Bradley Studios Entertainment & Photogra-

phy 2737 London Rd., Eau Claire • 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.

Unique Expressions by Melissa 271-3494 • melissa@ seeunique.com • seeunique.net Melissa has a photojournalistic and traditional style that is flexible to a couple’s needs.

V Imagery and Design 533-1867 • shawn@vimageryanddesign.com • vimageryanddesign.com A husband and wife photography team in Strum, with a combination of fashionable editorial style and creative techniques.

Visual Acoustics Photography 556-7304 • Ryan@visu-

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

Youngberg Photography 579-6168 • yphotog@ymail. com • behance.net Artful, thoughtful, and professional.

Zich Designs E13680 Stelter Rd., Fall Creek • 577-

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

RE C EP T I O N L O C A T I O NS America’s Best Value Inn Campus View 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • 834-6611 • customerserv@abvicampusview.com • abvicampusview.com Meeting and banquet facilities are available to accommodate function needs up to 336 people. The Rosewood Room is ideal for large conferences, weddings and banquets. Other meeting rooms, like the Wisconsin Room, are available to accommodate smaller meetings and family events.

Avalon Hotel & Conference Center 1009 W. Park Ave.,

Chippewa Falls • 723-2281 and (888) 727-5288 • ava-

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lonhotelchippewafalls.com Avalon’s ballroom offers the amenities you require for your perfect day; elegant chandeliers, crisp linens, seating for up to 400, undivided attention from butler-style service staff, private bar, large dance floor, white china and glassware.

Best Western Plus Trail Lodge Hotel & Suites 3340 Mondovi Rd., Eau Claire • 838-9989 • book.bestwestern. com Servicing wedding receptions of up to 300 people.

The hotel includes 85 rooms, an indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, Brewski’s Pub, and complimentary breakfast for guests. In-house banquet chef for catering is available, plus cash bar accommodations in the ballroom.

Blue Moose Grill & Steakhouse 1628 Woodard Rd.,

Bloomer • 568-2687 • bluemoose@bloomer.net • bluemooseco.com Accommodates up to 300 people with a stage for a live band or DJ plus projector screen available. Built-in buffet and plated dinner options available.

Bresina’s Hometown Bar and Grill 12037 Country Hwy B, Chippewa Falls • 288-6303 • See contact info for details.

Brickhouse Pub & Grub Bar & Banquet Hall 2233 Birch St., Eau Claire • 832-6227 Meeting rooms and halls for up to 250. See contact info for details.

Bye the Willow 501 High St., Chippewa Falls • 5590371 // 559-0468 • byethewillow@gmail.com • byethewillow.com Hosting private and public events, plus services including event planning to rental services, party favors, and entertainment. After regular business hours Bye the Willow will convert into a beer and wine lounge.

Cabin Ridge Rides 4271 220th St., Cadott • 723-9537 • cabinridgerides@aol.com • cabinridgerides.com Enjoy a natural wooded setting for your special day. Couples may have a wedding and reception at Cabin Ridge or just the reception. The price is a per person cost and includes the wagon ride, facility use, meal and beverage.

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chip-

pewa Falls • 833-2233 • missdebbra@gmail.com • 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.

Caron’s Christmas Tree Farm 6760 Curvue Rd., Eau

Claire • 878-4366 • info@ctreesonc.com • ctreesonc. com Features two adorable log cabin buildings and one big pole shed to host many guests. Bring your own catering service in. Enjoy wagon rides throughout the quiet, picturesque landscape and even warm by a campfire.

Christ Church Cathedral 510 South Farwell St., Eau Claire • 835-3734 • christchurcheauclaire.org Large ballroom on the second floor of the church is a reception area available for rent. Seats about 200.

City of Eau Claire Parks 839-5030 Rental locations include Boyd Park Pavilion on Eau Claire’s East Side Hill (off Main St.), Carson Park (Birch Pavilion, Braun’s Bay Pavilion, Oak Pavilion, Pine Pavilion), Mount Simon (Dell’s Pavilion, Hillside Pavilion), Owen Park Bandshell Pavilion, Phoenix Park (Labyrinth, Pavilion, Riverside Terrace & Celebration Plaza), Riverview Is-

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land Pavilion, Riverview Park (Lions Pavilion, North Pavilion), Rod & Gun Park Pavilion, and more.

City of Chippewa Falls Parks 723-0051 • chippewa-

falls-wi.gov Rental locations include Irvine Park (Activity Building, Band Shell, Bear Den Road Shelter, Flag Hill Large Shelter, Hollow Shelter, Knights of Pythias, Loretta Cutsforth, Main Pavilion, Pine Grove Shelter, Roger Meier Shelter), and more.

City of Menomonie Parks 232-1664 • menorec@meno-

monie-wi.govb • menomonie-wi.gov Rental locations include Elmwood Park, Fowler’s Court, Lakeside Park off Wolske Bay Rd. looking over Lake Menomin, Leisure Services Center Shelter, Phelan Park Main Shelter, Point Comfort Park (Byron Smith Shelter J, Lions Club I), Riverside Park Main Shelter, Wakanda Park (Beach, Farm Bureau Shelter C, Jim Miller Shelter F, Letty M. Trainor Shelter E, Lions Club Shelter D, Northside Shelter D, Northside Shelter G, Open Area #3, Southside Shelter A, Park Pavilion), Wilson Park Bandshell, and more.

Clarion Hotel Campus Area 2703 Craig Rd., Eau Claire • 835-2211 and (866) 539-0036 • clarionhotel.com The Northwoods Ballroom will accommodate up to 280 guests and has a large permanent bar, dance floor and stage for a DJ or band. The stage may also be used for a ceremony. Room rentals vary throughout the year. Catering provided by the attached Green Mill Restaurant.

County of Eau Claire Parks 839-4783 • parks-forest@ co.eau-claire.wi.us • co.eau-claire.wi.us; eccountyparks.com Rental locations include Lake Altoona County Park (604 Beach Rd., Altoona), Lake Eau Claire County Park (E19230 Cty Rd. SD, Augusta), Tower Ridge Recreation Area Chalet (955 S. 82nd Ave., Eau Claire), and more.

Dunn County Fish And Game Association Banquet and Reception Center 1600 Pineview Ave., Menomonie

• 235-8155 • clubhouse@dunncountyfishandgame.com • dunncountyfishandgame.com Featuring a 350 capacity clubhouse: 200 seated upstairs, 150 seated downstairs.

Amenities include fully licensed kitchen, full bar downstairs, extra portable bar, sound system, beautiful views, and much more.

Eagles Club 2588 State Hwy 53, Chippewa Falls • 7230172 • eaglesclubbanquethall.com Offering accommodations and services for special events, such as weddings and parties. Banquet hall accommodates up to 500.

Eau Claire County Expo Center 5530 Fairview Dr., Eau

Claire • 839-3755 • exposition.center@co.eau-claire. wi.us • expocenterec.com Your wedding day is an important celebration in your life that should not be forgotten. Let the Eau Claire Expo assist you in making your reception a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests. Accommodates up to 500.

Eau Claire Golf & Country Club 828 Clubview Ln., Altoona • 836-8420 • events@ecgcc.com. • ecgcc.com The Clubhouse’s upper level accommodates 100-250 guests.

With a backdrop of a beautiful stone fireplace, wood beamed ceilings and exquisitely crafted wood moldings, your guests are sure to enjoy the elegant, yet casual setting. Smaller occasions can be easily accommodated.

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Elks Lodge 402 3411 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire • 8344022 • elkslodge402@yahoo.com • elks.org 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.

Q, Chippewa Falls • 724-1444 • horizonslounge.com Their large Banquet Room accommodates 280 people and features a full bar, stage, audio and visual options, large parking lot and is easy to find for those out of town guest. For smaller gatherings, a private dining room is available to groups of 40 or less.

Emerald Ridge Weddings N3954 640th St., Menomonie

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub 415 S Barstow St.,

• 308-4868; 233-0249 • teresa@emeraldridgeweddings. com • emeraldridgeweddings.com Emerald Ridge Weddings is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

Epiphany Lutheran Church 3031 Epiphany Ln., Eau Claire • 835-9155 • office@epiphanyec.org • epiphanyec.org Gymnasium seats 280, multipurpose room/ sanctuary can seat 200. Composite gym floor good for dancing. Kitchen available for caterers.

Fanny Hill 3919 Crescent Dr., Eau Claire • 836-8184

and (800) 292-8026 • fannyhill.com Ballroom and tiki deck available for rent. Ballroom seats 225. Tiki area seats 75-100. Must use their catering services. Room discounts available for the wedding party.

Eau Claire • 835-6621 • houligans.net More popular for small family weddings and rehearsal dinners, 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.

Inn Greener Pastures 2594 Romanowski Ln., Chetek •

353-2697 • graceshervey@gmail.com • inngreenerpastures.net A converted barn-turned-pavilion makes for a great reception location. The adjacent silo makes for a

romantic bedroom suite as well.

event staff.

Knights of Columbus Hall 236 Pumphouse Rd., Chippe-

Log Jam 709 South Broadway, Menomonie • 235-0703 • info@logjambarandeatery.com • logjambarandeatery.com Log Jam offers an intimate and fun setting for guests with warm and cozy booths and a flourishing patio perfect for guests to socialize and enjoy themselves.

Also featuring one on one planning, a full bar with an exceptional tap line, and delicious custom menus.

wa Falls • 726-2002 • kc974.com Seating for 325 people with kitchen facilities included.

Lake Hallie Golf 2196 110th St., Chippewa Falls • 861-

5442 • lakehalliegolf.com Lake 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. A variety of catering options available as well.

Lake Wissota Golf Course 16108 97th Ave. South, Chippewa Falls • 1-888-382-4780 • info@lakewissotagolf.com • lakewissotagolf.com Lake Wissota Golf’s clubhouse offers an expansive ballroom and surrounding terrace, with talented on-site catering services and

Fill Inn Station 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • 723-8282 and 723-6551 • fillinn@fillinnstation.com • fillinnstation.com Accommodates 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 • 832-

8836 • thefloriangardens.com Pick from multiple ballrooms for the atmosphere of your choice, anywhere from South of the Border to Winter Wonderland. The Florian Gardens’ catering specialists excel in creative meal planning that will delight you and your guests.

Their outdoor gardens are a delightful place to hold the ceremony too.

Four Corners 14982 Co. Hwy. S, Chippewa Falls • 723-

6783 This classic diner provides a private party room and banquet services.

Fox Run Tavern 1515 S. 65th Ave., Eau Claire • 8356489 • foxruntavern.com 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.

Govin’s Weddin’ Barn N6134 670th St., Menomonie • 231-2377 • jgovin@govinsfarm.com • govinsfarm.com A rustic, elegant and affordable wedding barn seating 225. Open for weddings May- October. Bring along your favorite cater. The barn is also available for graduations, anniversaries, meetings and other events.

Grand Occasions Event Center W16181 Hwy 10 / 53, Osseo • 597-2789 • info@osseogrand.com • osseogrand.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 • 726-9000 • cvca.net Chippewa Falls’ beautiful Heyde Center overlooks downtown and features a gorgeous rentable auditorium that accommodates 256. The website provides a simple rate sheet for your review.

Hickory Hills Golf Course E4080 Hickory Rd., Eau Claire • 878-4543 • eventshhgc@gmail.com • golfhickoryhills.com Featuring a brand new three-season pavilion that can be used for golf outings, weddings, and banquets. Providing full beverage service, catering, or any other service you may need in our lodge-style clubhouse, Hickory House, or throughout our awardwinning course.

High Shores Supper Club 17985 Co. Trk. X, Chippewa

Falls • 723-9854 • highshores.com Outside seating includes a large deck and porch overlooking the spacious landscaped backyard featuring waterfalls, spectacular flower gardens and a great view of the lake. An outdoor pavilion accommodates large groups for special occasions. Banquet menus are available for large groups.

Historic Eau Claire Masonic Ballroom 616 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • 456-2466 • masonicballroom@gmail. com • masonicballroom.com Elegant and spacious surroundings in downtown Eau Claire featuring a wedding chapel seating up to 400 and a grand ballroom seating 150-400, plus a spacious fireside lounge, spacious bride’s and groom’s rooms, and full beverage service.

Holiday Inn Eau Claire South 4751 Owen Ayres Ct.,

Eau Claire • 830-9889 • HolidayInn.com; JohnnysItalianSteakhouse.com With over 3,500 square feet of striking banquet and meeting room facilities, the hotel is equipped with state of the art features conducive to meetings, receptions, weddings and other social gatherings. Catering provided by the adjacent Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse.

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Loopy’s Grill & Saloon 10691 Business 29, Chippewa

Falls • 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.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E.,

Menomonie • 235-9726 • info@mabeltainter.org • mabeltainter.org Say “I do” in Menomonie’s gorgeous Victorian theater. The theater seats 268 (188 main floor, 70 balcony) and the Public Room seats 100. A cocktail reception option available for up to 311 and a plated dinner reception is available for up to 120 with plenty of other accommodations for your convenience.

Max’s Club 95 101 Sand Prarie Rd., Hixton • (715) 963-3191 • maxsclub95.com Their spacious banquet room accommodates over 300 guests comfortably and features a stage, dance floor, adequate parking and a private bar area. The room may be broken out into smaller areas for groups or meetings and can be set up according to the individual specifications of the group.

Metropolis Resort 5150 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire •

852-6000 Ext. 422 • tiffany@metropolisresort.com • metropolisresort.com Attendees to your wedding will have memories of Grandpa and your Uncle driving go-karts and your Mom going down the waterslide. Consider Metropolis Resort for your wedding reception, bachelor/bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner, gift opening, bridal shower, honeymoon suite, or entertainment for guests while they are in town.

Mona Lisa’s 428 Water St. Eau Claire • 839-8969 •

ohmona@sbcglobal.net • monalisas.biz Their private room is ideal for corporate or social functions of 15 to 50 people for a sit down dinner. It can also accommodate up to 99 guests for light hors d’oeurves and cocktails.

Munson Bridge Winery W6462 Bridge Rd., Withee •

229-4501 • tmrhlnd@aol.com • munsonbridgewinery. com Featuring a variety of packages including the Garden Party (15-20 guests), Honeysuckle Cove (35-40 guests), and two more locations for up to 180 guests: The Great Lawn and the 1910 Hayloft. Outside and tent wedding ceremony & receptions fit up to 250 guests. Visit online for more details.

Off Broadway Banquet Center 1501 N. Broadway St.

Menomonie • 233-3333 • jayouellette@offbroadwaybanquet.com • offbroadwaybanquet.com Seat up to 500 in a decorated banquet hall featuring a built in dance floor, full bar, and reasonably priced food and beverage.

Smaller rooms for 5-100 also available, perfect for rehearsal dinnersa nd gift openings.

Ojibwa Golf & Bowl 8140 136th St., Chippewa Falls

• 723-8823 • info@ojibwagc.com • ojibwagc.com Accommodating groups up to 100 guests with ample indoor space and a beautiful patio deck looking out onto the golf course.

Pine Meadow Golf Club 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 832-6011 • PineMeadowGolfClub@gmail.com • pinemeadowgolfclub.com Indoor and outdoor seating.

See contact info for details.

Pioneer Grill & Saloon E5699 Co. Trk. D, Menomonie

• 235-9927, 235-4973 • PioneerGrill.com Agreat place for your private gatherings, office parties, company picnics, class reunions, family reunions, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Welcoming groups of up to 1000.

Sammy’s Pizza 2812 London Rd., Eau Claire • 8311-

300 • mysammys.com Featuring a large back room with

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Schultz’s Country Barn 50996 N. Main St., Eleva • 287-4684 • carann63@tcc.coop • schultzscountrybarn. com This lovely barn is optimized for wedding receptions looking for some rural charm. The hay barn still has the hay conveyor, ladders and many of Elmer’s old tools hanging on the walls. The whole barn seats 200+, the large hay barn seats about 150, and the small straw barn seats about 50.

Sea Horse Inn 2106 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

834-4356 • Accommodates about 50 people. Parties provide their own food and decorations. There is a full bar (but not in the party rooms themselves). The dance floor in the bar area.

Skoog’s Parkside 932 N. Broadway St., Menomonie

• 235-6124 • skoogsparkside.com Featuring a private dining room available for larger parties and banquet services.

Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center 5872 33rd Ave.,

Eau Claire • 874-2900 • sleepinnsales@rivercountrycoop.com • sleepinneauclaire.com Facility comfortably accommodates 400 guests plus many other services including professional staff, dance floor, cake cutting, wedding ceremony, and in-house catering which may be adapted to meet ethnic and dietary concerns.

St. Mary’s Church and Community Center 1828 Lynn Ave., Altoona • (616) 295-0797 • andreahesssm@gmail. com • stmarys-altoona.com St. Mary’s Community Center is spacious and comfortable, seating up to 450.

Stella Blues 306 E Madison St, Eau Claire • 855-7777

• info@stellablues.biz • 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. There is a bar within the room. Bands/DJs may set up. Dance floor available. Outdoor patio available but cannot be rented exclusively.

The Enchanted Barn 1543 6 1/2 Ave., Hillsdale, Barron County • 254-1557 • theenchantedbarn.com 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.

The Maple Lounge 2507 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 552-1998 See contact info for details.

The Oxford 1814 N. Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • 839-8877

• info@ecct.org • ecct.org Auditorium available to rent seating 275. Limited bar plus service available. Ready for bands/DJs.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites 1202 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 834-6498 • catering@plazaeauclaire.com • plazaeauclaire.com Choose from Crystal Ballroom, Four Seasons Room, and Two Rivers Ballrooms 1 & 2, accommodating up to 650 guests. Electric hookups available for bands/DJs. Bar is set up within the room, and bartenders provided. Brewski’s Pub is open, too.

The sideBAR on Grand 115 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire

• 832-5478 • Girolamo’s Court’n House Bar and Grill’s sideroom is open for wedding receptions, retirement parties, business events, family reunions and more. Fea-

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UW-Eau Claire Event Services Several locations avail-

able on the UW-Eau Claire campus • 836-5631 • eventservices@uwec.edu • uwec.edu Impeccable catering, brilliant event production, state-of-the-art facilities.

UW-Stout Memorial Student Center 302 10th Ave.

E., Menomonie • 598-2697 • wilhelmel@uwstout.edu • uwstout.edu Space for up to 1,000 with professional customized audio and lighting packages, elegant crystal ballrooms, a great hall with a build-in stage, nine breakout rooms, and a professional catering staff/executive chef with multiple menu items and service styles.

VFW Club Post 305 1300 Starr Ave., Eau Claire • 552-

8438 • vfwclub305.com Banquet facilities for over 100.

See contact info for details.

VFW Post 7232 2900 W. Folsom St., Eau Claire • 832-

3528 • vfwpost7232.org The hall provides space for 150 guests, with an available kitchen and dance area. Large outdoor fenced area with pavilion in the rear available.

VisionQuest Entertainment Center N4439 440th St.,

Menomonie • 235-7769 • vqfun.com VisionQuest may seat 500+ all on one main floor for easy access. They also have a huge built in Premium DJ Service with a computerized audio, light, and video experience plus a gaming area, redemption arcade, pool table, air hockey, large video screens with video monitors, and much more.

Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau

Claire • 832-4548 • ecwestgate@gmail.com • ecwestgate.com Offering two separate halls. They also offer an onsite PA system for your use and there is an LCD projector available for both halls. The large hall also offers a

stage for your band or DJ. The large hall seats up to 400 people. The small hall seats up to 75 people.

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

pewa Falls • 726-2068 • info@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 Rd., Eau Claire •

834-1766 and 858-7960 • lisa@wildridgegolf.com • wildridgegolf.com An indoor banquet facility seats 300 and features views of the golf course, event patio, outdoor ceremony site, private bar, screens, audio system, and dance floor. Another three season pavilion accommodates 175, seats 100, features a spacious bar for 75, plus big screen TVs, and great views.

RINGS A. Anderson Jewelers 300 N. Bridge St., Chippewa

Falls • 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.

Anshus Jewelers 300 Main St. E, Menomonie • 235-

2220 • See contact info for details.

Casual Ore Formal 307 S. Farwell St., Ste. 301, Eau

Claire • (608) 780-2099 • Elizabeth@casualoreformal. com • Facebook.com/CasualOreFormal Jewelry for all occasions handcrafted by independent jeweler designer and metalsmithing educator Elizabeth Stingl. Casual Ore Formal specializes in nonstandard engagement rings and wedding bands (including rough-cut diamonds) and reimagining old jewelry and other vintage items into new jewelry.

Eric’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry 111 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 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.

Helzberg Diamonds Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd. #12, Eau Claire • 833-2322 • helzberg.com Since 1915, Helzberg Diamonds has been committed to providing our customers with unparalleled customer service, industry expertise and custom jewelry that makes that special someone say, “I Am Loved.”

Jacqueline Renee Jewelry 839-7470 • info@jacqueli-

nerenee.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.

Jewelry by Christianson Find this business on Face-

book, Etsy, and Youtube • 577-0203 • rickc@jewelrybychristianson.com • jewelrybychristianson.com Rick Christianson is a former art teacher of 33 years whose designs range from recognizable abstractions of nature and natural objects to fun and interesting arrangements of both organic and geometric shapes.

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Kay Jewelers Located in the Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf

Rd., Eau Claire • 833-0522 • kay.com Kay’s highly trained sales team, excellent merchandise assortment, and 90 years of experience have made them the number one specialty jewelry brand in the United States.

Lasker Jewelers 3705 Oakwood Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 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.

Marlor Jewelry 806 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 831-

6303 • marlorinc@sbcglobal.net • facebook.com Providing fine quality, contemporary jewelry and gift items, finely crafted custom work and on-site repair service.

Robert Giede Designs 2321 S. Broadway, Menomonie

• 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 oneof-a-kind jewelry that reflects the customer’s taste and style. He can also help customers create jewelry from their old unused gold jewelry.

Rogers & Hollands Located in the Oakwood Mall, 4800

Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 831-9800 • rogersandhollands. com Rogers & Hollands has jewelry for all of life’s milestones including engagements, weddings, birthdays, and holidays. Family-owned and operated since 1910, they pride themselves on their knowledgeable staff, outstanding guest service and breadth of selection.

Smithery II Jewelers & Designers 1431 Broadway St.,

Menomonie • 235-4404 • smithery@wwt.net • smithery2jewelers.com No gimmicks here; look forward to

intelligent help and a real sense of value with Smithery II Jewelers.

Williams Diamond Center Inc. 2823 London Rd., Eau

Claire • 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 Located in the Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 835-5004 • zales.com Although predominantly known as a leading jeweler in regional malls, Zales Jewelers also offers a large selection of merchandise online.

s u p p li e s 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 and (888) 811-2020 • awards@awardsandmore. com • awardsandmore.com Featuring flasks, cake cutters, fancy mugs and glasses and more.

Big Dot of Happiness 412 Technology Dr. E., Menomonie • 800-274-4282 • Smiles@BigDotOfHappiness.com • bigdotofhappiness.com Set a table that’s as stylish as the rest of your party space with bridal shower tableware. Each collection includes coordinating dinner plates, dessert plates, luncheon napkins, beverage napkins, cups, cake toppers, candy, banners, balloons, and other decorations.

Briggs Tent & Party Rental 3350 Horlacher Ln., Eau Claire • 839-0218 and (800) 281-7070 • briggstent.com

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This large party rental company offers an extensive list of equipment including tables, linens, gazebos, tents, dance floors, lighting, and more.

Bye the Willow 501 High St., Chippewa Falls • 5590371 // 559-0468 • byethewillow@gmail.com • byethewillow.com Hosting private and public events, plus services including event planning to rental services, party favors, and entertainment. After regular business hours Bye the Willow will convert into a beer and wine lounge.

Countryside Cooperative Ace Rental Place (Main Complex), 514 East Main St., Durand • 672-8947, (800) 236-7585 // Ace Rental Place, 735 E. Main St., Mondovi • 926-4214 // Ace Rental Place, Hwy 35 & Prairie St., Pepin • 442-2009 • countrysidecoop.com While they primarily rent out industrial equipment, Countryside CoOp also rents chairs, party tanks, roasters, tables, tents, and coffee pots.

Le Jour Designs N7391 County Rd. F, Menomonie • 379-7499 • Teresa@LeJourDesigns.com • LeJourDesigns.com Elegant ceiling decor to compliment the look you want for your day. Providing an elegant, chandelier canopy over you and your guests. Chair covers also available for rental.

North Country Enterprises • 289-4632 • nceinfo.4632@ gmail.com • northcountryenterprises.com Offering tents, pipe and drapery, tables, chairs and skirting rentals, plus event set up and take down.

Rock n Roll To Go Plus 6517 Pleasant View St., Eau

Claire • 839-7951 and (800) 799-4386 • rnrtogo.com Providing quality DJ entertainment, Vegas nights, limos, tents, inflatables, mechanical bulls, searchlights, photobooths, and more for over 25 years.

T R A NSP O R T A T I O N A Knight Rider Limo 433 E. Chippewa St., Cadott • 289-

3434, 800-944-2006 • reservations@knightriderlimo. com • knightriderlimo.com Featuring two 12-passenger Lincoln Town Cars, a 14-passenger Expedition, an

18 passenger LimBUSine I, a 26 passenger LimBUSine II, a 22-passenger LimBUSine III, a 28-passenger LimBUSine V and a 30-passenger LimBUSine IV.

Chubb’s Party Bus & Dick’s Limo Service 10 S Main St., Chippewa Falls • 579-5280 Providing you with transportation to all of your events in style.

Cody Limousines S. 5675 Cty Rd. B, Eau Claire • 577-

7777 • codylimousines.com Featuring a 6-passenger Excalibur classic limo, a Pink Ribbon limo that supports Breast Cancer awareness in the Chippewa Valley, a 10-passenger Elegant 10, a 14-passenger super stretch H1 Hummer, a 22-passenger Lincoln Navigator, a 22-passenger limo bus, plus Cadillac DTS and Escalade ESV options.

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

Eau Claire Party Bus & Limo 716 Fountain St., Eau Claire • 271-7019 • info@eauclairepartybuslimo.com • eauclairepartybuslimo.com Provide transportation to almost anywhere you want to go with 14- and 20-passenger limo busses.

In Style Limousine 598-1503 • czarjzan04@yahoo.com

• instylelimollc.com Guaranteeing to provide the highest quality limousine service in the Chippewa Valley and surrounding areas for the most reasonable rate without compromising comfort or safety with on time, safe, reliable transportation.

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

ka@charter.net • mrlimoofeauclaire.net As Eau Claire’s full service ground transportation service, Mr. Limo offers an impressive fleet of vehicles for 10-14 people.

From executive sedan to stretch limos, any ride with us features professional drivers and the best customer service in town.

Right Way Shuttle Inc. P.O. Box 594, Chippewa Falls,

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 a VIP coach bus, limo versions of the Lincoln Navigator (20-person) and Hummer.

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

T R A VE L A G EN C I ES AAA World Wide Travel 3430 Oakwood Hills Pwky, Eau Claire • (715) 836-8640, 800-236-0018 • www.wisconsin.aaa.com.

Destinations Unlimited Travel Professionals W2680

Comings Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 834-5999.

Elite Travel Service 8795 164th St., Chippewa Falls • 715-861-3469.

Higgins Travel Leaders 2514 Golf Rd., Eau Claire •

(715) 834-2686, 800-274-7790 • infoec@higginstravel. com • higginstravel.com.

Holiday Vacations 2727 Henry Ave., Eau Claire • (800) 826-2266 • info@holidayvacations.net • holidayvacations.net.

Red Cedar Travel 1311 Broadway St. N., Menomonie • (715) 235-8870.

Thorpe Tours 916 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 715-

552-5252, 866-553-TOUR • thorpetours@att.net • www. thorpetours.com.

Travel Leaders Chippewa Falls 31 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-9352 • chippewafallswi. vacation.travelleaders.com.

WI 54729 • 210-6791 • info@rightwayshuttle.com • rightwayshuttle.com Right Way’s party bus seats 20 and has a CD player, party pole, and party lights.

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T u x e do s & T u x r e n tal s Allure Premiere Event Florists 1802 B Stout Rd., Menomonie • 235-0902 • Lacy@AllureEventFlorists. com; Tuxedos@AllureEventFlorists.com • allureeventflorists.com Part of Lakeview Floral & Gifts in Menomonie, Allure features men’s formalwear rentals among many other services.

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

Falls • 723-6389 ext. 3 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, tuxedos, accessories, invitations, and more.

Marry Go Round Occasions 103 5th Ave. N., Strum • 695-3788 • info@marrygoround.com • marrygoround. com Carrying a wide variety of the latest men’s formal wear for the groom and his attendants.

Men’s Wearhouse 4619 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire

• 831-8457 • menswearhouse.com Visit in person or online and build your tux today.

Muldoon’s Men’s Wear 1506 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 832-3502 • info@muldoons.com • muldoons. com Many brands, sizes and styles.

The Dress 3172 London Rd., Eau Claire • 832-8815 •

TheDressEC@att.net • facebook.com A new outlet store from the folks at Marry Go Round Occasions, The Dress features also features tuxedo rentals and sales.

v id e og r a p h e r s Always Over the Top Photography 2806 Nimitz St., Eau

Claire • 552-2761 • drsteinke@yahoo.com • alwaysoverthetopphotography.com Dennis & Kathy Steinke We

are a husband and wife team with more than 25 years of photography experience and over 40 years of marriage.

Beyond Photography 1235A Menomonie St., Eau

Claire • 514-4848 • photographybeyond.com Customizable packages involving a mother-daughter team of capturing the best wedding moments with photography, videography, or both.

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

provides a variety of video, Internet and audio services.

No-obligation quotations available.

Freedom Videography 630-209-6680 • chris@freedom-

videography.com • freedomvideography.com Freedom Videography provides quality affordable HD wedding videography in Wisconsin and Minnesota. They also design a website for each and every bride and groom they film.

Iconostar Productions LLC 835-6446 • iconostar@yahoo.com • Iconostar.com Award-winning filmmaker & videographer with professional experience since 1986.

Offering the best in high-definition 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 Imagine a three-camera video recording of your event edited together with great sound for a professional production.

We provide the cameras, high end wireless microphones and professional studio lighting. We also edit and create video montages for weddings, memorials and other events.

Lasting Images Videography 2837 5th St., Eau Claire • 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 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.

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Main Line Media Productions 379-9980 • info@ml-

mediaproductions.com • mlmediaproductions.com Specializing in wedding video services in Wisconsin and Minnesota and providing a multitude of other video and audio production and editing services.

Moments Video Productions N1824 950th St., Eau Claire • 828-3258 • Rich@MomentsVideoProductions. com • momentsvideoproductions.com Creating wedding videos, wedding day edits, and photo montages.

Rock Solid Entertainment 1012 Bridge St., Cornell • 202-0630 • facebook.com Mobile disc jockey service providing a high energy, crowd-interactive experience for any occasion including weddings, company parties, reunions, birthday parties, benefits, or wherever a good time is needed. Also offering a video service that captures memories from pictures and applies them to a keepsake CD. ShowTime Entertainment 821-1100 • tony@showti-

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

Studio One Teleproductions 2904 Moon Ave., Eau

Claire • 832-4677, 877-699-8066 • info@studio-one.us • studio-one.us Specializes in photo montages of wedding receptions.

Thomas Video Studio 3621 E Hamilton Ave., Eau

Claire • 832-4349 • thomasvideostudio@clearwire.net • thomasvideostudio.com For nearly 30 years, Thomas Video Studio has served thousands of customers with award-winning video production services, as well as offering the very best in personal customer service.

Zich Designs E13680 Stelter Rd., Fall Creek • 577-

0510 • ZichJu@Yahoo.com • ZichDesigns.com Justin’s passionate about creating a personal relationship with his clients. His love for wedding photojournalism and easy-going personality combine to provide his clients with images that will truly last a lifetime.

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WE D D I N G C ERE M O NY L O C A T I O NS Cabin Ridge Rides 4271 220th St., Cadott • 723-9537 • cabinridgerides@aol.com • cabinridgerides.com Enjoy a natural wooded setting for your special day. Couples may have a wedding and reception at Cabin Ridge or just the reception. The price is a per person cost and includes the wagon ride, facility use, meal and beverage.

Cottage Winery and Vineyard N7391 County Road F,

Menomonie • 864-8898 • Info@CottageWineryAndVineyard.com • cottage-wine.com At first glance, you’ll notice the quaint, 1800’s style, European cottages nestled into the countryside and be transported back into time. At closer look, you’ll notice the young vineyard on a gently sloping hillside, large cave doors adorning a charming stone bridge, and a magical waterfall with a brook that pools into a wishing pond. There are also sites for weddings tucked into our hillsides.

Dixon’s Apple Orchard 18444 County HWY OO, Chip-

pewa Falls • 313-0315 • dixonsapples.com The rustic charm of a simpler time creates the perfect setting for a special day you’ll never forget. The intense beauty found in this peaceful location will make the most extraordinary pictures your family & friends will ever see.

The Florian Gardens 2340 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • 832-8836 • thefloriangardens.com Pick from multiple ballrooms for the atmosphere of your choice.

Govin’s Weddin’ Barn N6134 670th St., Menomonie • 715-231-2377 • jgovin@govinsfarm.com • www.govinsfarm.com A rustic, elegant and affordable wedding barn seating 225. Open for weddings May- October. Bring along your favorite cater. The barn is also available for graduations, anniversaries, meetings and other events.

Max’s Club 95 101 Sand Prarie Rd., Hixton • (715) 963-3191 • maxsclub95.com Their spacious banquet room accommodates over 300 guests comfortably and features a stage, dance floor, adequate parking and a private bar area. The room may be broken out into smaller areas for groups or meetings and can be set up according to the individual specifications of the group.

Munson Bridge Winery W6462 Bridge Rd., Withee •

229-4501 • tmrhlnd@aol.com • www.munsonbridgewinery.com Featuring a variety of packages including the Garden Party (15-20 guests), Honeysuckle Cove (35-40 guests), and two more locations for up to 180 guests: The Great Lawn and the 1910 Hayloft. Outside and tent wedding ceremony & receptions fit up to 250 guests. Visit online for more details.

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Unity Peace Garden 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire • 715836-0010 • unityec@sbcglobal.net • unityeauclaire.org Outdoor wedding facility with indoor Sanctuary in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. Seats 150+.

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