This list of vendors is intended to help jumpstart your planning, but please do your own research to ensure vendors are right for you. This list should not be seen as an endorsement on behalf of Monarch Valley Weddings. You are free to choose vendors who not on list as well.
Catering
- Sweet Temptations from Whitehall, WI
- As the most popular caterer, Sweet Temptations offers à la carte services for rehearsal dinners, brunches, main reception dinners, desserts, coffee and bartending.
- Lucy’s Lunch Wagon from Osseo, WI
- Steak Shop Catering from Winona, WI
- Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que from La Crosse and Eau Clair, WI
- BP Smokehouse from Tomah, WI
- Boyd Catering from Boyd, WI
- Pogy’s Catering from La Crosse, WI
- Rockman’s Catering from Plover, WI
Beer, Liquor, and Bartending
- Pehler Brothers Budweiser (Rentable Beer-Tap Trailer) from Arcadia, WI
- Very popular! 90% of weddings at Monarch Valley Weddings choose to rent this self-serve trailer in addition to – or in place of – a bar.
- Sweet Temptations (Full Bartending Services) from Whitehall, WI
- Skies the Limit Events (Stylish Mobile Bar Services) from West Salem, WI
- Ice from Kwik Trip in Blair, WI, 10 min drive
- Ice from Kwik Trip in Whitehall, WI, 12 min drive
Bakeries
- Meringue Bakery from La Crosse, WI
- Ka Lia’s Kitchen from La Crosse, WI
- Cupcake Artistry from Holmen, WI
- Crumbtastic Cakery from Holmen, WI
- Crumbl Cookies from Eau Claire, WI
- MaeAnn Cupcakes from Osseo, WI
- Wilma’s Cakes from Arcadia, WI
- Linda’s Bakery from West Salem, WI
- Sweet Temptations from Whitehall, WI
Coffee
- Sweet Temptations from Whitehall, WI
- The Nickel Barn Coffee Shop from Osseo, WI
- Revolution from Black River Falls, WI
Florists
- Liberty Floral from Independece, WI
- Lily of the Valley from Blair, WI
- A few Amish-owned nurseries are nearby as well
Wedding Planning, Coordination & Styling
- Skies the Limit Events from West Salem, WI
- Also offers à la carte services such as full or partial planning, event managment, drapery, floral design, and mobile bar services.
- Elegant Outcomes Wisconsin from La Crosse, WI
- Signature Party Service from Minneapolis, MN
- Orange Door Weddings (Formerly Weddings By Nancy) from La Crosse, WI
Photographers
- Vandy Studios from La Crosse, WI and Winona, MN (see their pictures featured throughout our website)
- Twig & Olive (see their photoshoot at Monarch Valley Weddings)
- Volkman Photography (see their photoshoot at Monarch Valley Weddings)
- Back to the Basics Photography from Black River Falls, WI
- Taryn Collins Photography from Minneapolis, MN (see their pictures featured throughout our website)
- Kanyon Photography LLC from WI
- Karlee Mikkelson from La Crosse, WI
- Megan Lee Harris Fine Art Photography (see their photoshoot at Monarch Valley Weddings, on Rustic Bride, and featured throughout our website)
- Joelle Marie Photography from La Crosse, WI
- Jacey Linda Photography from Eau Claire, WI
- Placek Photography and Design from La Crosse, WI
- Holly Labbe Photography from WI
- Phil Koehler Photography from Stevens Point, WI
- Mike Howard Photography from Chippewa Falls, WI
- Alder & Root from La Crosse, WI and Dakota, MN
Videography
- KV Films from Eau Claire, WI
- Morrison Media LLC from La Crosse, WI (see their video at Monarch Valley Weddings)
- Taylor Media from Black River Falls, WI (see their video at Monarch Valley Weddings)
- Black Frame Motion from Milwaukee, WI
- Holly Labbe Photography from WI
- Vandy Studios from La Crosse, WI and Winona, MN
- Make Your Memory from Minneapolis, WI
DJs & Bands
- DJ Brettly Experience from La Crosse, WI *Very Popular
- Charles Beam Entertainment from Eau Claire, WI *Very Popular
- Midnight Entertainment DJ, from Black River, WI
- KC Entertainment DJs, from Thoma, WI
- Music In Motion DJs from Eau Claire, WI
- Complete Weddings + Events from Rochester, MN
- Dance-Sing Entertainment LLC (DJ) from Eau Claire, WI
- Carlson Entertainment from Eau Claire, WI
- Wedding Day DJs from Stewartville, MN
- Music Mix of La Crosse from La Crosse, WI
- Christopher Rude Classical Guitar from West Salem, WI
Hair & Makeup
- Heavenly Crossroad Salon and Spa from Holmen, WI
- Beauty By Al from Strum, WI
- Makeup by Amber Rae from Holmen, WI
- Kenzie Rae Hair & Company from Osseo, WI
Shuttles & School Bus Shuttles
- Pape Bus Services from Indepedence, WI
- Chubbs Party Bus Rental from Chippewa Falls, WI
- Lamers from La Crosse, WI
- La Crosse Party Bus from La Crosse, WI
- Minnesota Coaches
Additional Rentals
- Horse Drawn Carriage by Cinderella Carriage LLC from Cashton, WI
- Osseo Rents from Osseo, WI
- Scholze Ace Hardware from Black River Falls, WI
- The Impact Entertainment Company (Scott Riess) from La Crescent, MN
- Carlson Entertainment (photo booth rentals and more) from Eau Claire, WI
Supplies
- Dollar General in Blair, WI, 10 min drive
- Dollar General in Whitehall, WI, 15 min drive
- Hanks Hardware in Whitehall, WI, 15 min drive
Pet Boarding
- Sandy’s Pet Grooming/Boarding in Blair, WI, 10 min drive
Nearby Hotels
- The Old Mill in Blair, WI, 7 min drive (map)
- Very popular for to keeping extra family nearby.
- Country Cabin Guest House in Blair, WI
- Draft Horse Inn in Arcadia, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- Oak Park Inn in Whitehall, WI, 15 min drive (map)
- Ho-Chunk Gaming Hotel & Casino in Black River Falls, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- AmericInn by Wyndham in Black River Falls, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- Days Inn by Wyndham in Black River Falls, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- Comfort Inn & Suites in Black River Falls, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western in Black River Falls, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- Osseo Inn in Osseo, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- Super 8 by Wyndham in Osseo, WI, 30 min drive (map)
- For more hotels and higher capacity hotels look to La Crosse, Eau Claire and Winona. They are all within a 45-50 minute drive from Monarch Valley Weddings. Check Airbnb and Vrbo as well in these areas as well.
Nearby Campground
- Riverside Memorial Park & Campground is just a 7 minute drive from the venue, right on Lake Henry in Blair, WI. This park has RV spaces with water and electric. The park activities include fishing, a swimming pool, courts for multiple sports, and picnic areas. Please inquire with the city of Blair well in advance.