Eau Claire Weddings & Occasions Articles

How We Made the Wedding of Our Dreams

the one where James and Tabitha held the wedding of the year

Your friendly neighborhood listings editor finally had a wedding of his own. After 10 years, my wife Tabitha and I celebrated our relationship with about 150 of our friends and family. Not to pat ourselves on the back, but we did a damn good job at it ...

Dreams Come True at West Creek Event Center

You don't have to travel far to have the wedding of your dreams with this family-owned venue on the outskirts of Eau Claire

You hear it all the time: word-of-mouth is a powerful thing. As a local, family-owned small business, West Creek Event Center has garnered a reputation for offering a hands-on and personalized experience for gatherings ...

Hive & Hollow: Award-Winning, Sustainably-Focused Floristry

Local flower shop Hive & Hollow brings personalized, dreamlike florals to life

Uniquely seasonal and sustainably-focused, award-winning florist Hive & Hollow specializes in the lush, dramatic, and elegant. Crafting personalized arrangements and bouquets, ceremony/reception florals, and ...

Plan an Unforgettable Wedding at the Eau Claire Event District

Everything you need for your perfect day is on-site and top of mind

After hosting more than 100 events last year, Eau Claire Event District is ready to take on the new year and continue being home to the Chippewa Valley’s most premier events. With a new 100+ acre facility featuring ...

Williams Diamond Center: Love By Design

With an emphasis on quality and customer service, Williams Diamond Center will bring sparkle to the special moments of your life

Teva Dekel says he derives “true pleasure” from designing pieces that symbolize lifelong commitments. “I think I’m really lucky because I can wake up every day and go to a job that I absolutely love,” he says. “I’m so passionate about ...

THE GO-TO FOR YOUR ‘I DO’: The Winners of Our Best of Weddings Poll 2025

We asked voters in our Best of the Chippewa Valley Poll wedding-related questions. Here are their faves and go-to's!

So you’re ready to start planning your wedding. Where do you start? Well, we've got the inside scoop thanks to locals ...

Tips to Avoid Common Wedding Woes

how to avoid surprise fees, flaky photographers, and other wedding day ripoffs and scams

Weddings are stressful enough: The last thing anyone wants on their big day is to be dealing with businesses that can’t deliver, or potential scammers after your cash. Better Business Bureau can help by providing valuable ...

A New Era: Linyage is Breathing Life into Bridalwear

hand-stitched, hand-dyed, and vintage: Linyage crafts wearable works of art

The nature of Linyage’s pieces – all separates – is uniquely aligned with the adventurous bride or person who wants to wear what they get married in, again and again. Created custom to each client’s body for comfortability and best fit, Linyage’s pieces can ...

Chippewa Valley Wedding Fairs for 2024

future brides and grooms, mark your calendars

Looking to see the best and freshest wedding vibes on the rack? The Chippewa Valley has a number of bridal fairs, which are a great way to meet vendors firsthand, check out the latest fashions, sample food, win prizes, and much more...

Ideas to Spice Up Your Wedding Favors

get fun – and local – with these Valley-sourced wedding give-aways!

Listen, any wedding favor is a good one: Free stuff, right? I’m into that. But if you’re going through the trouble of picking out, customizing, ordering or picking up items to offer guests, you might as well check out local spots that can offer some awesome options ...

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Eau Claire