Weddings 2012

’s All-Inclusive Roadmap to the Aisle

So you’ve set a date, but dozens of decisions await you. And now you’re kinda freaking out. Well you’ll want to hang on to this special

section and never let go – because we’ve done all the work for you. Covering everything from purveyors of invitations and flowers to

deejays and limo companies, you won’t have to wander around town ... or the ginormous internet ... or the yellow pages. But you will

need to work on the dancing. We can’t help you there …

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Picking the Settinga pros and cons list for outdoor and indoor venues

The Valley has amazing picturesque parks

Square footage is less of a problem

Guests can smoke at will (typically)

More options for decoration types and sizes

You can get away with almost no décor at all

Easier to keep younger ages occupied

Your options for colors can be more limited

The weather and temperature are out of your hands

Things can get dirty/messy

In high demand during the few months it’s warm

Must provide lighting or adapt timeframe to the sun

Less likely to have accoutrements for ceremony and reception both

The weather is not an issue, and you have control of the tem-perature

Your options for colors are wide open

Clothes are far less likely to get dirty

In high demand during cold months, not warm ones

More likely to be able to double as ceremony and reception

No need to worry about the sun going down

Having enough space can be an issue

Your choices of picturesque spaces in limited by comparison

Smoker guests must go outdoors

Can be rules about decoration types/sizes

Harder to keep younger guests occupied

You might need to work harder with decorations

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First of all, let me throw something out there. If the photography of your wed-ding is important, don’t just hire a pro-

fessional for the ceremony and staged photos with the wedding party. Also have them around for the reception. I know your friends will have point-and-shoot cameras galore, but who wants to go through the trouble of coaching them beforehand, harassing them for the photos afterwards, sifting through all the crap, and editing what good ones they were able to get. With a pro, at least you’re guaranteed some quality cov-erage of the reception. Not just Uncle Lou’s photos, which he calls “an exhi-bition in smoky, darkness, red-eye, and blur.”

That said, the impulse of couples in the last few generations has been to also involve their guests in the memory-capturing. And that’s a more-than-understandable impulse. Here’s why: when a photographer comes up to you at the reception for a photo, you censor yourself a little. The same goes for “confessionals” with a videographer. When they ask, “What do you have to say to the new bride and groom?” don’t tell me you don’t feel at least a little awkward. Meanwhile, if it’s someone you know – be it a friend or fam-ily member – you get to be your unadulter-ated self for the couple’s future scrapbook. And isn’t that for the better?

Here’s a few avenues for you to explore, and the pros/cons of each.

Craploads of Disposable CamerasIn the 90s, this was the way to go. The

happy couple would purchase approximate-ly 3 Craploads of disposable cameras, and toss them on the reception tables. Why they were there from a guest’s perspective was never a question. And if it was, well, who

cares? They’re gonna take it and use it any-ways! And toss it in the big ole’ collection bag near the gifts table when they’re done, quickly rushing back to the dance floor for The Tootsie Roll. On the pro side of this exercise is the yield of photos. You were guaranteed approximately 2.5 Craploads of them. Also, guests appreciated the sentiment

that you care about their taste in photography. On the con side is their taste in photography. With that many photos and a diverse group of guests, don’t expect lots of quality. And expect at least double that amount in “How does

this thing work?” crotch shots. Other cons include the expense involved, the time involved, and the waste involved. Come on, people, we’re in a recession and the globe is warming.

A Tripod in the CornerAs the digital photography age pro-

gressed, people realized the opportunity to move away from the cost and effort of developed photos. So they set up a tripod with a camera for people to pose in front of. The variables in this setup are nearly endless. Early on you needed a professional to be there to simply press the button – because no mat-ter how similar it is to film, guests would screw it up somehow. But the backdrop or props could be anything. Heck, some even put a cardboard cutout of the couple in there for people to pose with. In any case, one of the pros is the amount of control in the setting. This means less waste, as you know what to expect when you look at them. And, obvi-

ously, fewer exposures means less waste in developing them. The cons, however, are the fact that all the photos are so similar. In a book, it’s easy to get bored or lost among them. Also, there’s less of a sense of “creating” and more a sense of “awkwardly smiling while I blink.”

The “Old-School” Photo BoothWe’re in the hipster age, people.

And that means all things “retro” are therefore cool. And since all trends are cyclical, expect the next big thing to be craploads of disposable Polaroids transferred into ViewMaster slides. But in the present, this option has been big for the last few years, and is a kind of blend of the two aforementioned options. A traditional film booth prints photos out right there, allowing guests to glue it in a book and write something next to it. And you get the negatives later. Otherwise you can have a digital one that just stores the photos until you collect them after. (Several photo/video services in our region have these booths as an option – see our listings to track some down.) On the pros side, you’ve got a controlled setting that allows them to have goofy fun (but not too much goofy fun). Plus they get to “create” by writing some-thing – kind of like a guest book with visual aids. On the cons side,

this can be a costly option. There’s also a limit to the number of people

in each shot. This also runs the risk of giving too much control to your guests, making your guestbook something completely different. Like a place for weird in-jokes or inappropriate moonings.

A Picture Perfect Receptionyour options to involve guests in memory capturing, and what you need to know about them

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Brown Dahlia, Sunflowers, Ranunculus,

Cosmos, Fiddlehead Fern, Manzanita, Mini Cymbidium, Upright Amaranthus, Cattails

Bronze/Beige Orchid, Mum, Hydrangea, Brown

Thistle, Million Star Baby’s Breath, Daisy, Upright Amaranthus, Rose, Carnation, Peruvian Lilies

Peach/Salmon Rose,* Lily,* Peony,* Orchid,*

Hypericum, Carnation, Gerbera Daisy, Calla Lily, Ranunculus, Anthurium, Hydrangea, Tulip

White/Ivory/Cream Rose,* Peony,* Lily,* Orchid,*

Hydrangea,* Daisy,* Spathiphyllum, Dahlia, Aster, Limonium, Iris, Larkspur, Matsumoto, Delphinium, Hypericum, Carnation, Mum, Zembia Cremon, Alstroemeria, Queen Anne’s Lace, Baby’s Breath, Sweet Pea, Calla Lily, Bouvardia, Calcynia Heather,

Gladiolus, Hyacinth, Lisianthus, Snapdragon, Freesia, Veronica, Anemones, Godetia Satinflower, Lilac, Ranunculus, Cherry Blossom, Apricot Blossom, Arabacum, Gardenia, Daffodil, Stephanotis, Phlox, Trachellium, Viburnum, Scabiosa, Amaryllis

Pinks Lily,* Rose,* Peony,* Hydrangea,*

Gerbera Daisy,* Orchid,* Aster, Larkspur, Hypericum, Tulip, Carnation, Eleanora Cremon, Dahlia, Alstroemeria, Calla Lily, Snapdragon, Sweet Peas, Bouvardia, Gladiolus, Freesia, Veronica, Hyacinth, Lisianthus, Cherry Blossom, Peach Blossom, Phlox, Stonecrop Sedum, Ranunculus, Celosia, Anthurium, Echinacea, Anemone Flower, Campanulas, Dianthus, Baby’s Breath, King Protea, Cymbidium, Nerine, Protea, Godetia

Reds Carnation,* Peony,* Rose,* Orchid,*

Calla Lily,* Celosia, Hypericum, Poinsettia, Tulip, Kangaroo Paw, Gerbera Daisy, Dahlia, Dianthus, Fiddlehead Fern, Amaranthus, Scabiosa, Eucomis, Snapdragon, Ranunculus, Baby’s Breath, Limonium, Celosia, Red Eucalyptus

Oranges Lily,* Rose,* Gerbera Daisy,*

Carnation,* Orchid,* Tulip, Alstroemeria, Freesia, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Calla Lily, Peony, Spider Flower, Hydrangea, Godeita, Snapdragon, Ornithogalum, Integrafolia, Gaillardia, Ranunculus, Orange Eucalyptus, Limonium, Celosia, Tuberose, Hydrangea, Calendula, Kangaroo Paw, Asclepia, Craspedia, Crocosmia

Yellows Sunflower,* Rose,* Daisy,* Tulip,*

Orchid,* Lily,* Ornithogalum, Achillea, Cremon, Carnation, Hydrangea, Alstroemeria, Calla Lily, Ranunculus, Calendula, Kangaroo Paw, Freesia, Daffodil, Iris, Protea, Forsythia, Yarrow, Black-Eyed Susan, Limonium, Mum, Dahlia, Hypericum, Anastasia, Gladiolus, Hyancinth, Ememurus, Snapdragon

Lime/Seafoam/Mint Orchid,* Hydrangea,* Carnation,

Rose, Gladiolus, Lisianthus, Anthurium, Scabiosa, Limonium, Tulip, Anastasia

Olive/Forest Amaranthus, Echinacea, Hydrangea,

Trachellium, Hypericum, Dianthus, Calla Lily, Craspedia

Royal & Baby Blue Hydrangea,* Orchid,* Cornflower,

Delphinium, Iris, Cremon, Spider Flower, Hyancinth, Anemone, Veronica, Nigella, Tweedia

Periwinkle/Lavender Iris, Hydrangea, Orchid, Thistle,

Agapanthus, Veronica, Freesia, Delphinium, Larkspur, Carnation, Rose, Mum, Dahlia, Lily, Sweet Pea, Snapdragon, Lisianthus, Campanulas, Scabiosa, Calla Lily

Violet/Purple Orchid,* Carnation,* Limonius,

Violet, Iris, Tulip, Spider Flower, Rose, Hydrangea, Lilac, Dahlia, Dianthus, Yarrow, Liatris, Snapdragon, Hyancinth, Gladiolus, Calla Lily, Anemone, Larkspur, Matsumoto, Lisianthus

Picking the Flowers common flowers to match your wedding colors * denotes several varieties in that color

Bonus TipRemember, flowers are seasonal. And as such aren’t always available when you want them.




Picking the Musica pros and cons list for live bands and deejays

The Wow Factor: it’s much easier for the crowd to feed off their energy

Can improvise and slightly change songs you like

Can stretch songs people are really into or encourage sing-a-longs

A bad personality doesn’t kill the experience

Looks better than a dude with a laptop

Opportunity for wedding guests to do a hop-on cameo

Limited playlist, sound, and styles

Typically costs more

Typically takes more space

Tougher to change the mood/feel of the room

Limited time/energy

Can be louder than the ideal

Might have to deal with 4-5 people

Unlimited playlist, sound, and styles

Typically costs less

Typically takes less space

Can quickly change the mood/feel of the room

Can play all freakin’ night

Easier to adjust volume

Usually only deal with one person

It’s much tougher to replicate the energy of live music

One with a bad personality is a party killer

Songs will be just as you hear them on the radio

Doesn’t look as awesome as a band setup

Harder to do sing-a-longs and “one more time!”

Hard to get guests involved in “creating,” other than recom-mendations/dedications

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

ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOUR WEDDING

BANDSBear 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 Deeks 456-1046 • 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 • Facebook.com/BrassMonkeyBand A wedding/cover band playing current R-n-B/Dance/Rock (a la Z100).Changing Subjects 308-0502 • MysSpace.com/Chang-ingSub This Chippewa Falls band plays the best dance music from the 70s to today. Contradiction MySpace.com/ContradictionBandRocks Playing the best rock songs from the past four decades, the guys in Contradiction make sure everyone is having a good time.Eau Claire Jazz Booking Agency 836-4092 • Eau-ClaireJazz.com ECJ is happy to provide hassle-free live music for your next special event. Our professional booking agency is a reliable source for live music. We hand-pick top regional musicians to create an ensemble that is specifically catered to your needs.Elements 828-6214 • Facebook.com/group.php?gid=46668057085 Classic and new rock (70s to today), pop, funk, and a touch of country.Fully Loadid 829-3019 • FullyLoadid.com Wide variety or rock and hard rock, playing new and old music alike.HGT Band 559-5763, 834-3450 • Gigmasters.com/Variety-Band/Hgt-Bandhome/ The HGT Band (Home Grown Tomatoes) is a professional band with an exten-

sive musical repertoire and an experienced history. Will play for any ages with oldies like doo-wop and Elvis.In Kahootz 559-5763 • Gigmasters.com/varietyband/InKahootz A five-piece band that plays classic rock and country, from the 50s to today. In Kahootz will travel up to 100 miles from Eau Claire.Sassy Magoo • 577-1661 • MySpace.com/SassyMa-gooBand Variety rock from the 60s to today, plus some originals.Sonic Void • 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.The ‘shy friday’ Band 834-1393, 715 832-1560 • Face-book.com/pages/shy-friday/126491170725396 The ‘shy friday’ Band presents a special blend of soaring vocals, tight harmonies and driving rhythms. Party to the finest in pop, rock and country with shy friday.The Tim Howe Show [email protected] 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 an-nouncements. They have over 170 songs featuring pop music to classic rock and will learn special songs for the event (by request only).The Thundermen 834-8890 • Thundermen.com More than 40 years of experience as a 50s and 60s rock cover band.Whoz Playing? 608-576-5362 • WhozPlaying.com Hits from the 40s-today, including classic rock and classic country.

CAKES & SWEET THINGS

Buttercream Cakes at Cranberry Cottage 2751 Lon-don Rd., Eau Claire • 430-9654 • ButterCream.info Call to schedule a consultation and Buttercream will set up a complimentary tasting with over 37 cake flavors and deserts, including cheesecake and Bailey’s Irish Cream.The Cake Shop 3380 Blakeley Ave., Eau Claire • 835-8676 Specialty cake designer Diane Jump prides herself in her versatility, as she can do almost any cake to suit your needs, including special flavors and shapes. By ap-pointment only.Dairyland Delights 834-7551 • DairylandDelights.com Hand-made wedding cakes including sheet cakes and one of the best cheesecakes you’ll ever taste.Dessert First 204 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • 833-8440 • GetDessertFirst.com Dessert First specializes in gour-met cupcakes.Fancy Cakes By Staci 729 W. Spruce St., Chippewa Falls • 723-4197 • FancyCakesByStaci.com Our cakes are one-of-a-kind, as unique and special as the bride to be. The beauty of the cake is a feast for the eyes while the flavor is a delight for the taste buds. Cake and filling combinations are limitless. Please call to schedule a free cake consultation today and take a look at our portfolio.Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 838-1000 • FestivalFoods.com Festival Foods’ bakery specializes in simple, two-tiered wedding cakes. Custom decorating is available. Delivery is not available.Gordy’s County Market 212 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • 836-8246 Both Gordy’s locations have books with sev-eral different styles of cakes for any occasion.Lammer’s Food Fest 1409 9th St., Menomonie • 235-2134 • LammersFoodFest.com Lammer’s specializes in tiered wedding cakes, with plenty of frosting, filling, and cake choices to mix and match. Lammer’s offers a wide selection of cake adornments.

Mega Pick’n Save 2615 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 836-8700; 303 Prarie View Rd., Chippewa Falls • 723-5232 • MegaFoods.com Mega Pick’n Save bakeries can accommodate almost any cake need, from tiers to pil-lars. Decorators are able transform images into sweet reality. If a square design is desired, the Chippewa Falls location is preferable. Delivery is available.Norske Nook Wedding Pies 234-1733 • NorskeNook.com As seen in USA Today, wedding pies were featured as the #1 pie on a recent episode of the Food Network’s popular “Top 5” program. The Chicago Sun-Times re-ports that more and more people are requesting pie as a supplement to their wedding cake, and even serving pie as the main dessert. We’ve got amazing wedding pies.Obsession Chocolates 18 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 514-1720 • ObsessionChocolates.com Make your spe-cial day sweeter with cookies, wedding cake-shaped truffles, and custom boxes and ribbon for wedding fa-vors. Ron’s Castle Foods 1031 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 839-0220 Head cake designer Amy Thurston invites you to call her to discuss your perfect wedding cake.Simply Cakes 3636 Melby St., Lake Hallie • 514-4549 • SimplyCakesLLC.com This bakery whips up custom cut-out cookies, homemade candy, whimsical cupcake “bouquets,” and custom wedding cakes, to name a few. All cakes are made from scratch. Delivery for larger or-ders.Super Target 3649 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 838-0196 • SuperTarget.com The Super Target bakery can produce anything in the realm of a three-tiered cake, and decorate it to delight. Delivery is not available, but cakes come fully boxed and ready to go.Wal-Mart SuperCenter 3915 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire



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

CATERERSAlchemy Family Farm 12453 Cty Hwy DD, Colfax • 271-2094 • WorkTheLand.Blogspot.com This sustain-able alternative specializes in locally produced foods, such as the herbs and vegetables from its own farm and other local products you may see at the farmer’s markets.Annabell’s Catering 140 Johnson Hill Rd., Plum City • 647-4490 • AnnaBellsCaterings.com Annabell’s wide service area includes Eau Claire. This caterer offers a va-riety of buffet services or plated dinner selections.Black Tie Catering 690th St., Menomonie • 664-8430 • CateringByBlackTie.com Unlike some caterers, Black Tie allows you to build your own meal, instead of having specific menu items.Blugold Dining W.R Davies Center, Room 227, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 836-3882 or 836-2632 • UWEC.edu University Catering can serve groups of more than 650 guests. Offering an extensive menu of meal choices and a variety of dessert options,Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls • 723-7869 • This buffet-style caterer can serve a group of any size.Camille’s 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chippewa Falls • 833-2233 • CamillesCafe.com With everything from fresh veggies to sandwiches and salads, Camille’s offers a fresh, healthy alternative to the typical hot and greasy catering experience.Connell’s Supper Club 18525 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls • 833-9400 Connell’s can handle your needs, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with items run-ning from eggs to lobster.Draganetti’s 3120 Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • 834-9234 • Draganettis.com Customize your catering experience from most of this Italian eatery’s menu.Famous Daves 2911 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 715 835-2227 • FamousDaves.com Y’all might think we special-ize in hootenannies n’ hoe’downs but our catering crews bring plates of lip-smackin’ barbeque to all occasions.Fill-Inn Station 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • 723-8282 • FillInnStation.com Can accommodate up to 275 wedding guests in its banquet hall, roomy enough to include a DJ and dancing. Choose from a buffet-style meal or a menu of traditional banquet plates.Fischers & Company Catering 2333 Hillcrest Pkwy, Al-toona • 832-9711 Fischers will personalize and custom-ize any event of any size and budget.Fox Run Catering 1515 S. 65th Ave, Eau Claire • 835-5630 Fox Run offers a catering menu that includes selec-tions for breakfast, brunch, luncheons, casual and fine dining and hors d’ oeuvres. For parties of 40 or more, choose a wonderful buffet style dinner with several choices.Franzwa’s Custom Catering 513 University Ave., Col-fax • 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.Jackblack Catering 1312 Main St., Bloomer • 568-4464 Customize your menu to exactly what you want from a large list of options.KP Katering 809 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 855-9055 • KPKatering.com From specially made menus to exceptional decorations, KP has everything to make your day exactly as you envisioned. Full set-up and clean-up services. We will be at your service throughout the entire planning stages to the actual wedding day.Lammer’s Food Fest 1409 9th Street, Menomonie • 235-2134 • LammersFoodFest.com Known for its great-tasting food, hospitality, and attention to detail. We have wine-tasting available. Company parties, family re-unions and weddings are welcome to call us!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, Eau Claire • 835-4000 and 835-4100 • MancinosEauClaire.com For information about Mancino’s full-menu catering, avail-able for rehearsal dinners or receptions, visit one of its locations.Rainbow Catering 4156 132nd St., Chippewa Falls • 726-9598 • RainbowCater.com Choose buffet-style ca-tering or table service, for wedding events of any size. We are located in Chippewa Falls, with a store in Eau Claire as well.Sitha Indian Kitchen 830-9343 • We cater for all occa-sions including birthdays, family gatherings, graduation parties and anniversary parties. If you are looking for a real authentic taste, this is the place for you! All dishes are made from scratch with healthy whole grains and fresh spices.UW-Stout Catering 160 Merle Price Commons, UW-Stout, Menomonie • 232-2134 • UWStout.edu Have your wedding catered out, or in one of the university’s three immense event spaces. Choose from a menu of gourmet items, including desserts.Yankee Jacks 2300 W. Princeton Ave., Eau Claire • 715 834-4050 • YankeeJacks.com Yankee Jack’s takes great pride in serving only the freshest and highest qual-ity foods and libations. A private banquet facility and off site catering is also available.

DEEJAYSAll Occasions DJ Service 828-3536 • AllOccasions-DJService.net Besides its reasonable prices, All Occa-sions also offers more hours per package than most DJ services.Art of Entertainment Events-DJ Service 829-0354 • MusicDJDiscJockey.Blogspot.com Event. Sound. At-mosphere. All occasions DJ service. Reasonable rates. Good music. Great service. Keeping it simple since 2001. Family owned and operated.Best Sound & Light Show DJ & Karaoke 835-4888 • BestSoundAndLightShow.com Serving the Chippewa

Whether it’s a full-on tiered cake or a crapton of cupcakes, there’s loads of area bakers in the “Cakes & Sweet Things” category ready to make your sugar treat dreams come true.

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Valley for over 15 years, Best Sound and Light Show provides DJ and karaoke entertainment perfect for any event. Professional, dependable, unforgettable...Blue Moon DJ 874-6774 • BlueMoonDJ.com Owner and DJ Peggy Nelson will play your choice of tunes, ranging from the 1940s to today.Blue Thunder DJ 235-3280 • Customizes the playlist to you. Features a full light show and the best equipment available.CK Productions 858-0680 • TheMemoryMakers.com With an extensive song list and knowledge about the business, CK Productions will handle all your DJ ser-vices. Chuck, the owner, loves his job and has performed for crowds as small as 25 and as large as 2,000.Entertainment by Tom 213-5707 • EntertainmentBy-Tom.com Over 11,000 songs for your listening and danc-ing pleasure, from 1940 to Top 40 hits.Get DJ Bob 235-1754 • GetDJBob.com “Gimmicks, fun, and dancing” - Over 20 years of experience.Kadinger Event Production 928-1097 • KadingerEvent.com With an extensive knowledge of music, this DJ can play or mix just about anything you want, though club music thumps especially nice on this sound system. All events feature lighting performed by an experienced lighting designer. Kaleidoscope Entertainment 225-3533 • Kaleido-scopeDJ.com Offering standard songs,indie music, and everything in between, Jamey sets up what he terms a “mobile dance club.” In addition to the music, he will emcee or provide karaoke for the occasion.Midwest Entertainment 216 2nd Ave, Eau Claire • 563-4748 A DJ and Master of Ceremonies company, Mid-west offers in-person consultation to personalize your reception’s music.Music in Motion Disc Jockeys 835-6663 • MusicInMo-tionDJ.com A full time business that is available week-days between 8 am and 6 pm, Music in Motion is a pro-fessional business that can deliver what they promise.Party Hits 874-5244 • PartyHitsMusic.com Party Hits’ mission is simply to keep your party going from the first tune to the last, with plenty of variety and just enough personality.PartyTunes 579-5790 • Veteran Top-40 radio DJ with an extensive music collection tailored to your event.Rock n Roll To Go 6517 Pleasant View St, Eau Claire • 839-7951 Providing quality DJ entertainment for 25 years, put Rock n Roll To Go’s experience to work.Rock’It Out Entertainment 834-3857 With more than 10 years of experience, Nick Arnold guarantees you a fun, affordable, and hassle-free reception experience.Shawtown Productions 13249 38th Ave, Chippewa Falls • 720-8807 • Shawtown.com With their excellent sound and lighting systems and large selection of music, Shawtown will make your wedding reception the suc-cess it should be.Solid Gold Entertainment 835-4996 • EauClaireDJs.com This DJ company’s specialty is weddings, from the dinner music to the hours upon hours of dance music.Tricia Bradley Studios” Entertainment & Photogra-phy 2737 London Road, Eau Claire • 831-8003 • Tri-ciaBradley.com With Tricia, your wedding album will showcase your personality with raw emotion and the essence of life that will leave you speechless... or on the floor laughing. It will be so alive with love, laughter, tears and genuine celebration. With Bradley, your most unforgettable memories of your wedding day will begin the first time you lay eyes on each other... and end when you decide they will.ZENON DJ Entertainment N4439 440th St., Menomonie • 235-7769 • ZenonDJ.com and VqFun.com A unique DJ/Emcee interactive flare, advanced Audio equipment, and a customized light show.

FLOWERS

A Secret Garden Flower Shop 1416 Main St, Bloomer • 568-1037 • ASecretGardenBloomer.com We are fam-ily owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedi-cated to making your experience a pleasant one.Avalon European Floral 430 Water St, Eau Claire • 838-8880 • FlowersByAvalon.com With everything from large centerpieces to bouquets and boutonnieres, Avalon offers complimentary consultation to help choose your wedding flowers.Bloomer Floral 1316 Main St., Bloomer • 568-5600 • Bloomer-Floral.com Let Bloomer Floral help you make your day even more beautiful!!! We pride ourselves on working one on one with you to create a looks that’s all yours.Brent Douglas: Flowers for Everyday 610 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 831-0997 • BrentDouglas.biz This flo-rist provides a vast array of rich and bright bouquets for any color palette or theme.Chippewa Valley Floral 2734 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • 839-ROSE • 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 • 723-2551 • ChristensenFlorist.com A fourth generation florist that has fresh flowers trucked in three times a week.Eau Claire Floral 1824 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire • 834-2901 • EauClaireFloral.com No wedding is too big or too small for this floral shop which offers free wedding consultations. Rentals are available Eevy-Ivy-Over Flower Shop 314 North Bridge St., Eau Claire • 726-0812 • EevyIvyOverFloral.com Whether it’s an intimate setting or a large event, we’ll give you flowers you will love - at the perfect price.Foreign 5’s Bridge Street Floral 123 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • Foreign5.com This full-service garden and floral shop showcases a gener-



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ous supply of floral décor and arrangements for any taste or style.Four Seasons Florist, Inc. 117 W Grand Ave., Eau Claire • 834-2017 • e4seasons.com Four Seasons ser-vices Eau Claire and Altoona with elegant arrangements for the wedding party, reception, and ceremony.Gehrke Floral & Greenhouses 515 E. Main St, Mondovi • 926-4931 • GehrkeFloral.com Flowers for any occa-sion.May’s Floral Garden 3424 Jeffers Road, Eau Claire • 836-8220 • MaysFloral.net Customized with your fa-vorite flowers and colors. Impeccable and detailed ser-vice with imaginative designs to create a memorable and stress-free event. From a vintage look to exotic we cover it all. We also have many items available for rental to make your wedding more affordable.Willow Ridge Floral 2523 W. Folsom Street, Eau Claire • 830-1010 • WillowRidgeFloral.com This one-stop flo-ral shop allows you to choose from a diverse selection of reception, ceremony, and wedding party bouquet ar-rangements.

FORMAL & WEDDING DRESSESA Cut Above 302 E. Central St., Chippewa Falls • 720-0288 • ACutAboveSalonLLC.com This team of four styl-ists and one manicurist can beautify parties of about six. Manicures are $15, pedicures $30, make it French for $5. Updos for $40.Bella Nozze Bridal Consignment Boutique 115 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire • 832-3900 • BellaNozzeBridal-Boutique.com It is our desire to help you fulfill the most important day of your life. Whatever the occasion may be a woman should feel beautiful and elegantly dressed from head to toe.The Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Dr, Eau Claire • 834- 8422 • TheBridalShoppe.co A local bridal shop with 31 years of experience that carries both well-known and private designers.David’s Bridal 4840 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • 552-1828 • DavidsBridal.com.

Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • Foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.Marry Go Round Occasions 103 5th Ave N., Strum • 695-3788 • MarryGoRound-Strum.com Featuring moth-er-of-the-bride dresses, wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos, prom dresses and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, veils and handbags.Something New, LLC • 220-9105 • SomethingNewLLC.Blogspot.com Something New, LLC focuses on ready to wear and couture wedding gowns that are made primar-ily from sustainable fabrics.

INDEPENDANT OFFICIANTSCarolyn Germaine 889 Grand Ave., Saint Paul • (920) 850-2789 • GrandAvenueWeddingOfficiants.com Our expertise and passion as Officiants is to create a remark-able ceremony for you...one that reflects your vision, your life and your love. We then guide your rehearsal, perform your highly personalized ceremony, sign and submit your wedding license.Danette Leeson, Independent Officiant [email protected] I am an independent wedding officiant who performs ceremonies and writes custom wedding ceremonies. Jennifer Elliot 505-6450 Independent Christian minis-ter.Kjersti Moline 889 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul • (651) 247-7866 • GrandAvenueWeddingOfficiants.com.

Reverend Frank Nowak and Reverend Kaija Johnson 559-2284 • AwesomeWeddingEvents.com Our focus is making your wedding day one that you will cherish forever. We will help you customize your wedding cer-emony to make it uniquely your own.Reverend Sandra McKinney 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire • 836.0010 • UnityEauClaire.org.

INVITATIONSBig Dot of Happiness 412 Technology Drive E., Menomonie • 800-274-4282 • BigDotOfHappiness.com.

The Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Dr, Eau Claire • 834-8422 • TheBridalShoppe-EC.com.

Creative Graphics of the Chippewa Valley 10 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-4682 • CreativeGraphicsCV.com.

Digital Daisy Productions 668 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire • 858-0315 • digitaldaisy.net.

Elegant Creations 456-9315 • ElegantCreations2010.Blogspot.com Debbie Kaisler makes wedding statio-nery, invitations, and gifts (including handmade ribbon and fabric flower corsages). Let her woo you with her flawless calligraphy and versatile design style.Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.Funvitations! • 529-0020 • funvitationinvites.com Unique, custom invitations and stationery for your wed-ding or special event.Picture This 6000 Arndt Road, Eau Claire • 830-9555 • MmemoriesLast.com

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

R|S Design • (512) 665-1002 • R-SDesign.com With over six years of experience, this local photography and

graphic design company can produce simple, elegant, and modern invitations or wedding programs.

PERFORMERS FOR YOUR EVENTEC Shimmy Banbury Place, Bldg 13F, Ste 122, Eau Claire • 926-4233 • EShimmy.com Take classes with a great group of ladies in a fun atmosphere. Stretch, tone and shimmy your way to a healthier you.Harpist Serena O’Meara 830-5070 • OmearaMusic.com Classical, hymns, new-age, Celtic, pop, and accom-paniment. Also performs duels with cello player Susan Halderman.Pianist Laurie Lee Escher 210-3695.

Trillium Flutes 839-7849 • TrilliumFlutes.com Tradi-tional 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 This trio is composed of a flutist, harpist, and cello player.Trumpeter Andrew Dziuk 651-335-6535.

Trumpeter Shane Siverston 839-0932.

Vocalist Cathy Reitz 7835 Blue Valley Dr, Eau Claire

• 874-5537 Wedding music, sacred or secular, sophisti-cated jazz combo, or a classic big band with girl singer.

PHOTOGRAPHERSAlways Over the Top Photography 3545 Briar Crest Dr., Eau Claire • 552-2761 • AlwaysOverTheTopPho-tography.com Though Dennis does everything from por-traits to events, he specializes in wedding photography.Ambers Photography 726 Kimberly Dr., Eau Claire • 835-7733 • AmbersPhoto.com Ambers Photography takes pride in photographing cherished events such as weddings. The coverage is complete at the church. Re-ceptions at a different location are an additional cost.Andrea Paulseth • 829-2232 • Andrea specializes in a photojournalistic approach and modern/contemporary style, but maintains flexibility based on your vision.Beyond Photography 1235A Menomonie St., Eau

Claire • 864-4894 or 379-5509 • PhotographyBeyond.com Customizable packages, all involving two photog-raphers capturing your wedding.Bh-Moments Photography • 379-9029 • BHMoments.com Bea captures your most cherished events as they naturally occur and delivers storytelling images that re-flect the personality and lifestyle significant to you.Bleu Sky Photography 1613 Devney Dr., Altoona • 832-8465 • BleuSkyPhotography.com Russ does whatever it takes to deliver pictures that are unique, interesting and memorable.Bokeh Effect Photography PO Box 701, Menomonie • 410-3571 • BokehEffect.com Wedding, Event and Por-trait Photography services capturing you in Western Wisconsin (Menomonie, Eau Claire, River Falls, Hud-son) and of course the Twin Cities! Our goal is to capture your life, your adventures, your everything.Capture Life, LLC 829-2761 • LoveByCaptureLife.com




ANNUAL EVENTS BELOW: Impressions Bridal Fair: On Ice (Melted).

SAVE THE DATES!the four major bridal fairs in our area

Beginnings Fashion Show & Expo January 15 • Ramada Convention Center in Eau Claire • BeginningsBridal.com • Presented by Northwest Bridal Association, this expo features more than 60 ven-dors with a heavy majority coming from the Chippewa Valley. This also has a runway fashion show.

Menomonie Wedding Fair February 19 • VisionQuest Entertainment Center in Menomonie • MenomonieWeddingFair.com • This fair is known for its fashion show and on-site consultation from wedding planning pros. There’s more than 40 vendors and drawings for door prizes.

Impressions Bridal Fair late September • Hobbs Arena in Eau Claire • ImpressionsBridalFair.com • In terms of square footage and ven-dor numbers, this is the grand daddy of local fairs. Put together by the Leader-Telegram, it features more than 80 vendors in two large rooms, a runway show, and door prize drawings.

Country Wedding Fair early October • Maidenwood Wedding Center in Stockholm • Maindenwood.net/weddingfair.html • This is the new-est fair on the bridal scene, having its first one in 2011. It’s a free event with a speaker and more than 40 vendors (several of which are, interestingly, bed and breakfasts).

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Capture Life, LLC is an Eau Claire based wedding and portrait photography business serving WI and MN.Christy Janeczko Photography 12229 200th Ave., Bloomer • 403-3123 • ChristyJPhotography.com Chris-ty Janeczko Photography specializes in natural light, natural environment wedding, senior, lifestyle and child portraiture. Serving the Chippewa Valley and beyond.Chumas Photography 834-7076 • ChumasPhotogra-phy.com Intimate, photojournalistic style wedding pho-tography. Also designs save the date cards.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.DreamShot Images, LLC DreamShotImages.com DreamShot Images is run by a local photographer whose passion lies in nature photography and fine art. He also offers wedding packages.D’Angelo Photography Studio 110 West Main St., Menomonie • 231-8180 • Photogra-pher4u.com Providing portraits in color, black and white, sepia, or a touch of color, D’Angelo offers sessions with no time limit.EC Moments 1708 Westgate Rd. Suite 204, Eau Claire • 475-8659 • ECMo-ments.com This new photography business captures a range of moments, from engagements and weddings to an-niversaries. Angelica helps frame settings and poses that reflect the personality of the client, not her own.Forever Photography 2790 Schultz Rd, Fall Creek • 839-8504 • ForeverPhotographyOnline.com Clients have described her documentation of their wedding as unique, fresh, and fun.Gish Photography • 225-8832 • GishPhotography.com By Devona Gish.GK Photography Studio 710 6th Ave., Eau Claire • 225-8832 • PhotographyByGK.com Family-owned business with portrait and fashion photography experience.Holly Peters Photography 225-7110 Holly’s style is pri-marily photojournalistic, seeking to capture candid and authentic moments, but she also coordinates and takes

traditional group portraits.Hybben Photography 319 Cedar Avenue East, Menomonie • 235-8777 • Hybben.com Peter Hybben promises to preserve each precious moment of your wedding day with care, concern, and artistry.Iris Photographics 834-4747 • IrisPhotographics.com This company’s shots abandon the traditional and opt for a look that’s more fun, contemporary, creative, and different--led by a personality that matches--with Eau Claire photographer Drew Kaiser.Jacobs Photography 4223 114th St, Chippewa Falls • 723-4746 • JacobsPhoto.net Strives to give a unique look and feel to the photographs of your most special moments.JB Photography 874-6084 JB Photography specializes in engagement and wedding photography. We offer a blend of both traditional and photo-journalistic/artistic

coverage for your special event.Jeff Thompson Photography 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.Lauper Photography N 30339 North Creek Rd., Arcadia • (608) 323-7117 • LauperPhoto.com Can provide the tra-

ditional as well as the unique wedding photography experience.

Leah Dunbar Photography 309-5061 • LeahDunbarPhotography.com A fun, ener-

getic, 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 • LifeAndStyle-Photography.com Photojournalistic-style wedding pho-tography.Lissa Marsolek Photography 715-577-6821 • [email protected] • JustLissa.com Lissa Marsolek is an award winning Menomonie, Wisconsin based premier photographer serving Northwestern Wisconsin and the Twin Cities. She is also available for travel throughout the US and internationally.Maux Creative Studio 925 W River St., Suite 1, Chippe-

wa Falls • 726-8662 • MauxCreativeStudio.com Maux is ready to capture your memorable occasion, and offers personal planning sessions along with location scouting.Molly Marie Photography PO Box 1323, Eau Claire • (920) 595-1257 • MollyMariePhoto.com.

Photography Service 864-4554 • DigitalEnvyPhotog-raphy.com Purely Onsite Photography in the Chippewa Valley. No Rules, no terms or conditions on Sessions. And all photos are given to you edited and unedited.R|S Design (512) 665-1002 • R-SDesign.com This lo-cal photography company prides themselves on being simple, elegant, and modern, and tailoring packages to fit your budget. They have over six years of professional design and photographic experience.Saeryn Studios 308 N. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 514-0340 • [email protected] • SaerynStudios.com Saeryn has four main photographic focuses: weddings, families, children, and seniors. They are thrilled to be fulfilling their lifelong dreams of business ownership, together where it all began.Seyforth’s Studio 20 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-6047 Though he’s been shooting for a decade, the Seyforth name has been around Chippewa Falls since the 30s. Like the other family businesses, this studio has a great package for the money.Simply You! Photography SimplyYouPhotography.biz Local. Affordable. Hassle Free. Simply You! Photogra-phy offers professional photography services for wed-dings, engagements, senior portraits and more.Steve Vogels Photography 225-9890 • PBase.com Steve believes, “The goal is not to change your subjects, but for the subject to change the photographer.”Swanstrom Photography 835-4287 • SwanstromPho-tography.com Dana and Tammy’s style is to be as little of a distraction during your most important day as pos-sible, while capturing the moments as they come.T-Bo Photography Design Studio 13541 85th Ave, Chippewa Falls • 723-7664 • TBoStudio.com This qual-ity portrait company resides on Glen Loch, adjacent to Irvine Park, for a peaceful combination of water, trees, sky, and wildlife on thousands of feet of shoreline.Tim Fitch Photography (608) 772-0551 • Tim Fitch, whose career started out with nature photography in Eau Claire, has spent the past ten years photographing wed-




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dings. He attended commercial photography school and has an enthusiasm for the trade.Tricia Bradley Studios” Entertainment & Photography 2737 London Rd., Eau Claire • 831-8003 • TriciaBrad-ley.com With Tricia, your wedding album will showcase your personality with raw emotion and the essence of life that will leave you speechless... or on the floor laughing. It will be so alive with love, laughter, tears and genuine celebration. With Bradley, your most unforget-table memories of your wedding day will begin the first time you lay eyes on each other... and end when you decide they will.Unique Expressions by Melissa 271-3494 • SeeUnique.net Melissa has a photojournalistic and traditional style that is flexible to a couple’s needs.V Imagery and Design 533-1867 • VImageryAnd-Design.com A husband and wife photography team in Strum, with a combination of fashionable editorial style and creative techniques.Visual Acoustics Photography 556-7304 • VisualA-cousticsPhotography.com Serving Wisconsin and Min-nesota. Special events, portraits, boudoir and more, making people look beautiful since 2009.Zich Designs 577-0510 • ZichDesigns.com Justin’s pas-sionate 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.

RINGSA Anderson Jewelers 300 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 720-7880.

Annette Hennekens - Jewelry Repair 225-4773 Jew-elry Artist can re-string, re-size strung jewelry and repair beaded jewelry. Services are affordable and local.Baker Jewelers 1504 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 832-8249 Rings, plus watches, earrings, flasks, and other great wedding supplies.Eric’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry 111 N. Bridge, Chip-pewa Falls • 723-0180 • EricsDiamonds.com Diamonds for all occasions.Helzberg Diamonds Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd # 12, Eau Claire • 833-2322 • Helzberg.com.

Jacqueline Renee Jewelry 839-7470 • JacquelineR-enee.com Graduate Gemologist Jacqueline Renee offers personal consultation via email or by appointment to create uniquely designed, handcrafted jewelry that fits your style and your budget.Kay Jewelers Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire • 833-0522 • Kay.com.

Lasker Jewelers 3705 Oakwood Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 835-5914 • Laskers.com.

Robert Giede Designs 2321 S. Broadway, Menomonie • 235-7766 • giedesign.com With a signature style that is clean and flowing, with asymmetrical and softened geo-metrical lines, the result is one-of-a-kind jewelry that

reflects the customer’s taste and style.Rogers & Hollands 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • 831-9800 • RogersAndHollands.com.

Williams Diamond Center Inc. 2823 London Rd., Eau Claire • 834-9929 • WilliamsDiamond.com Carries an array of vintage rings along with more modern styles.Zales Jewelers Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • 835-5004 • Zales.com.

SALONSAnn’s Beauty Shop 1906 W. Mead St., Eau Claire • 832-9888.

Attitudes 305 E Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 835-8742.

Bekki’s at Westside 1522 Westgate Rd., Eau Claire • 834-3133 Can serve a six-person wedding party, maxi-mum.Bravo! Salon and Spa LLC 1120 122nd St., Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls • 552-3200 • BravoSalonSpa.com Bridal and wedding party specials available.Clemona Massage and Day Spa 815 E Main St., Menomonie • (920) 853-6668 • Clemona.com Wedding Bell Bliss services relax, calm and center you during one of the busiest planning moments of your life. Indi-vidual bridal services, group wedding party spa services, and mobile on-site services available. Office located in Menomonie, but mobile throughout many areas of Wis-consin and Minnesota.D & D Design Hair Studio 13 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 723-5923.

Enza Medispa 3221 Stein Blvd, Eau Claire • 832-1774 • Enza.com A medical spa specializing in skin care with highly experienced aesthetic professionals who custom-ize treatment for incredible results. Offers microderm-abrasions, customized chemical peels, laser treatment, hair removal, facials, Botox, dermal fillers, and Latisse.Estilo 438 Water St., Eau Claire • 831-0724 • estilosal-onatt.net Call ahead for a group appointment. $100 de-posit required for wedding parties. Specialty hairstyles $55-$65.The Garage Salon 45 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • 723-2396 • TheGarageSalon.com Six stylists are available to beautify wedding parties. Manicures begin at $30, pedi-cures that include a heated stone massage at $50, and special hairstyles at $50.Head to Toe Studio 1237A Menomonie St., Eau Claire • 835-6633 Can take wedding parties of no more than six.J C Penney Salon 4770 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 832-5522 • This salon takes wedding parties of any size. A $20 deposit is required for each party member.Lillee’s Style & Spa 115 9th Ave. (Corner of Water St. and 9th Ave.), Eau Claire • 514-4452 • LilleesStyleAnd-Spa.com.

Loring Tower Salon 927 Loring St., Suite 5, Altoona • 552-3545 This salon brings in extra hairstylists to ac-commodate “just about any size” wedding party.My Friends Place Spa/Salon 2519 E Clairemont Ave.,




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Eau Claire • 552-2754 • MyFriendsPlaceSpa.com Re-ceive 20 percent off all services prior to the wedding day. Serves wedding parties of any size.Nicole’s Inc. 303 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 835-3510 • NicolesInc.com Can accommodate wedding parties of any size for salon or spa services.Panache Salon 8428 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 2, Chip-pewa Falls • 723-4799.

Personal Touch Hair Design 2705 Birch St., Eau Claire • 836-9110.

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

Ravin’ Manes 1813 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • 831-1130 • Offers every possible service for wedding parties including hairstyles, massages, facials, manicures, pedi-cures, nails, and extensions.Saylon Seven 314 N. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Wed-dings are their specialty at Saylon, with consultants find-ing hairstyles that compliment your dress, veil, colors, and ambience. Trial up-do and complimentary breakfast included. Shear Envy 2219 Eddy Ln., Eau Claire • 833-3590 Ex-perienced stylists at Shear Envy will create updos for around $45. They also offer nail services, along with a private pedicure room.Spring Street Studios LLC 34 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-3672 • SpringStreetStudioSalon.com Spring Street Studios will help you stick with a “green” wed-ding plan by offering all organic services, from their colorings to their manicure products.Starr’s Sister 412 Water St., Eau Claire • 835-0180 • starrssister.com You expect your day to be perfect--start

at the “Love Salon.”Studio 22 1122 Birch St., Eau Claire • 831-0837 Can accommodate wedding parties of about nine. Check for springtime bridal and wedding party special rates.Styling Gallery 105 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 723-8626 Ideal for small parties of three or four.Styling Post 33 E. Colombia St., Chippewa Falls • 723-5111 Groups of no more than five are welcome. Updos range from $40-$50.Suite Design Salon LLC 405 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • 831-1616 Updos $35.Sweet Styles LLC 2197 East Ridge Center, Eau Claire • 833-2231.

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

Teresa’s Hair Salon 919 Fairfax St., Altoona • 835-2203 Updos starting at $55.Totally Pampered 2704 London Rd., Eau Claire • 833-0810 Offers a breakfast or lunch buffet for groups of five or more.Touch of Class INK 15 W Spring St., Chippewa Falls • 723-3670 • Facebook.com/TouchOfClassInk Updos are $35, $20 for the bride.Trend Setters 5924 33rd Ave., Eau Claire • 874-4247 Can accommodate large groups. 10 percent discount for the bride’s ‘do, 10 percent discount for the whole party if they’re staying at the adjoining Sleep Inn.Ultimate Family Hair Care 5149 Old Mill Plaza, Suite 1, Eau Claire • 876-6456 UltimateFamilyHairCare.net Brides receive a free consultation, and may choose from pampering packages starting at $150. A wedding party of four or more is entitled to 10 percent off one week prior to the wedding. Have your party beautified on the wedding day, and the bride receives the discount.Westside Hairstylists 1522 Westgate Rd., Eau Claire • 834-3232 Updos starting at $35.

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

Cody Limousines 1717 Birney St., Eau Claire • 835-1000 • CodyLimousines.com Rent the six-passenger “Excalibur,” the 24-passenger trip trolley, 18-passenger Hummer, 22-passenger Lincoln Navigator, 10-passen-ger limo, and more.Knight Rider 433 E. Chippewa St., Cadott • 289-3434 • KnightRiderLimo.com Lincoln Town Car stretch li-mos, an SUV limo, and three “LimBUSines” holding between 20 and 35 passengers.Mr. Limo 3234 Melby St, Eau Claire • 831-9337 • MrLi-moOfEauClaire.com Rent a 10- or 14-passenger limo, beginning at around $250.Pro Limousine Service 720-9811 or 836-9580 Rent a luxurious 10-passenger limo, or buses such as “The Limbusine” and party bus.Rock ‘n Roll To Go Luxury Limousines 6517 Pleasant View St., Eau Claire • 839-7951 • RnRToGo.com Check out various packages, including limo versions of Lin-coln and Hummer.Saddle Pals Inc. N2539 County Road Y, Menomonie • 664-8340 Hire a horse-drawn carriage for wedding day transport.

TRAVEL AGENCIESAAA World Wide Travel 3430 Oakwood Hills Pwky, Eau Claire • 836-8640 • Travel.AAA.com.

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

Higgins Travel & Cruise Center, Ltd. 2514 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • 834-2686 • HigginsTravel.com.

Red Cedar Travel 1311 Broadway St. N, Menomonie • 235-6378.

Thorpe Tours 552-5252 • ThorpeTours.com We do ev-erything but pack your suitcase.Travel Leaders Chippewa Falls 31 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • (888) 642-8270 • TravelLeaders.com.

TUX RENTALSThe Bridal Shoppe 2734 Mall Dr, Eau Claire • 834-

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8422 • TheBridalShoppe.co The Bridal Shoppe has continued to make perfect weddings for three decades.Foreign 5’s Bridal Sweet 123 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 • Foreign5.com Your one-stop shop for wedding attire, Foreign 5’s carries formal wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos.Knights Formal Wear 114 Oakwood Place and 4800 Golf Rd # 114, Eau Claire • 831-7931.

Little L.A. Boutique 128 S. Barstow, Eau Claire • 552-1300 • LittleLABoutique.com Tuxedo Rentals and more.Marry Go Round Occasions 103 5th Ave N., Strum • 695-3788 • MarryGoRound-Strum.com Featuring mother-of-the-bride dresses, wedding gowns, brides-maids dresses, tuxedos, prom dresses and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, veils and handbags.Men’s Wearhouse 4619 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • 831-8457 • MensWearhouse.com

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

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

VIDEOGRAPHERSDigital Daisy Productions 668 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire • 858-0315.

Egan Creative Services 832-2037.

EZ New Media 962-4660 • EZLink.net.

Freedom Videography 630-209-6680 • FreedomVid-eography.com Freedom Videography provides quality affordable HD Wedding Videography in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and we design a website for each bride and groom we film. All packages start at just $499.Iconostar Productions LLC 800 Wisconsin St., Bldg. D2 Suite 415, Eau Claire • 835-6446 • BillOlsonVideo.com Award-winning filmmaker & videographer with professional experience since 1986. Offering the best in high-definition video production.Kadinger Event Production Video Services 928-1097 • KadingerEvent.com Three camera video recording of your event edited together with great sound for a profes-sional production. Weddings, corporate or personal. We provide three matched Canon HD cameras, high end wireless microphones and professional studio lighting. We also edit and create video montages for weddings, memorials and other events.Main Line Media Productions 379-9980 • MLMedia-Productions.com We specialize in wedding video ser-vices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We also provide a multitude of other video and audio production and edit-ing services.Moments Video Productions N1824 950th St., Eau Claire • 828-3258 • MomentsVideoProductions.com Creates wedding videos, wedding day edits, and photo montages.Studio One Teleproductions 2904 Moon Ave., Eau Claire • 832-4677 • Studio-One.net Specializes in photo montages of wedding receptions.Thomas Video Studio 3621 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • 832-4349 • ThomasVideoStudio.com.

Wedding Videography 955-4171 • StillReminiscing.com We will film your event using the latest technology

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WEDDING PLANNERS/ CONSULTANTSAmaresa’s N4791 Street Road 25, #531, Menomonie • 235-3038 We take the stress and hassle out of event planning and decorating. Event planning, decorating, and rentals for weddings.Carlson Hill Event Planning + Design 3129 Hidden Place #5, Eau Claire • 529-0405.

Eventful Occasions 523-0556 • Eventful-Occasions.net Whether you would like assistance with every aspect of planning or simply want help on the big day itself, this professional wedding planning business will pull it off.The Wedding Genie 864-9652 • WeddingGenie.net Melinda Duncan, Certified Wedding Consultant, offers customized wedding planning in the Eau Claire area.

WEDDING SUPPLIES50-50 Factory Outlet 3315 State Road 93, Eau Claire • 833-0019 • 5050FactoryOutlet.com A great place to shop for a wedding, bachelorette party or a bridal show-er. 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 as-sortment tents, fine china, chocolate fountains, arches, and much more. A Wedding and Party Specialist assists.Awards & More 2425 Seymour Rd, Eau Claire Featur-ing flasks, cake cutters, fancy mugs and glasses and more.Baker Jewelers 1504 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 832-8249 Rings, plus watches, earrings, flasks, and other great wedding supplies.Briggs Tent & Party Rental 3350 Horlacher Ln., Eau Claire • 839-0218 • BriggsTent.com This large party rental company offers an extensive list of equipment including tables, linens, gazebos, tents, dance floors, lighting, and more.

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