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NOT JUST IMPRESSED, IMMERSED: The Chippewa Valley's One-Woman Events Planner

local Kim Munsch dove into her passion – bringing events of all kinds to life – headfirst

The perfect place, wearing the perfect dress, with the perfect person. The p-word is the bar for so many, be it their wedding day or other milestone moment, and for all the right reasons. These experiences should become closely-held memories that last a lifetime, but let’s be real: Chasing perfection is stressful if not completely exhausting. For Kim, behind the Kim Louise Xperience, one of those standard and stressful moments didn’t just happen – it changed the trajectory of her life ...

YOU DESERVE THE BEST: The Winners Of Our Best Of Weddings Poll

from venues to entertainment to attire, here are the local stand-outs as voted in the 2026 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll

So you’re ready to plan your wedding. Where do you start?! Well, roll out the red carpet and cue the music for the winners of our Best of Weddings & Occasions poll, part of our 2026 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll! While you wait for the results of the entire poll ...

A Story Told With Jewels

Williams Diamond Center acts a guide to forever moments through fine, heirloom and estate jewelry

In the world of Williams Diamond Center in Eau Claire, jewelry acts as a profound vessel for emotion and a powerful connection to love and life’s most significant moments. As Teva Dekel, manager, designer and owner...

Eric's Diamonds Deals in Intentional Finery & Hand-crafted Heirlooms

growing clientele and custom bridal work affirms the continued care and excellence of the longtime jeweler, now guided by owners Sidney & Matt Maletto

Jewelry has long acted as a tangible embodiment of human connection; people have been adorning themselves with jewelry for tens of thousands of years, and there’s something quite moving about that, goldsmith Sidney Maletto noted. After apprenticing with Eric for about eight years, Sidney was woven into Eric’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry’s local story. Then, in the spring of 2024, student became leader – Sidney succeeded Eric by purchasing the longtime local business, ushering in an era ...

'A Space For Love' With The Cobble & Vine

Menomonie couple revives wedding venue where they said “I do,” continues its legacy as a space for love in the Chippewa Valley

Turning the clock back ten years, Alisha and Nick Arvold stood on the cobblestone paths of what once was the Cottage Winery, Now Cobble & Vine, a charming Menomonie venue, to say “I do.” Today, the couple prepares to breathe new life into the very location where their story began – eager to showcase the timeless venue where they got married to other couples of the Chippewa Valley ...

BarbaLynn’s Vintage Offers Storied, Timeless Bridal Looks with Hive & Hollow

brides are invited to discover magical wedding attire and play “dress up” with dozens of archival, vintage and contemporary dresses – all curated by local collectors

Like many brides, the quest for the ideal wedding dress often begins with a vision – a dream of the perfect silhouette, fabric and intricate details that will make the walk down the aisle unforgettable. For bridal stylists with BarbaLynn’s Vintage in Menomonie, the search for a personal wedding dress blossomed into a partnership with...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...