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Best Venue for a Rehearsal Dinner

It’s the day before the big day! In-laws, friends, family you’ve never met! How do you feed them all, and more importantly, keep them occupied so you can get a moment with all of them. Our readers have picked out their favorite venues for your rehearsal dinner. Hickory Hills Golf Course (E4080 Hickory Road, Eau Claire) offers catering for events, and you can host in a variety of settings like their clubhouse, pavilion, Hickory House, or even out on the course. For brides and grooms going to West Creek Events Center (S7650 WI-37, Eau Claire), its popular to include your rehearsal dinner in the rental package since their space has a lot of layout options. Coming in third is Helix (1444 Front Porch Pl, Altoona), which offers the opportunity to rent out their private room, rooftop, patio, and more with a broad small plates menu and an unbeatable drink selection.