This list is intended to jumpstart your planning. This list should not be seen as a recommendation or endorsement on behalf of Monarch Valley Weddings—please do your own research to ensure vendors are right for you. We appreciate you sharing your vendor experiences with us.
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 bar tending.
- Serves You Right Catering from La Crosse, WI
- Lucy’s Lunch from Osseo, WI
- Steak Shop Catering from Winona, WI
- BP Smokehouse from Tomah, WI
- Boyd Catering from Boyd, WI
- Pogy’s Catering from La Crosse, WI
- Also contact for your favorite food trucks!
Beer, Liquor, and Bartending
- Pehler Brothers Budweiser (Beer-Tap Trailer) from Arcadia, 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
Ice
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
Wedding Planners
- Orange Door Weddings (Formerly Weddings By Nancy) from La Crosse, WI
Photographers
- Taryn Collins Photography
- Shiloh Rose Photo + Film
- Kanyon Photography LLC
- Whitney Wiatt
- Karlee Mikkelson
- Megan Lee Harris Fine Art Photography (See her photoshoot on our farm here and a feature on Rustic Bride here)
- Isa Wines Photography
Videography & Drone
- Black Frame Motion
- Morrison Media LLC from La Crosse, Wisconsin
DJs & Bands
- DJ Brettly Experience from La Crosse, WI
- Beam Entertainment from Eau Claire, WI
- The Moon Dogs from Marshfield, WI
- 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
Shuttles & School Bus Shuttles
- Lamers from La Crosse, WI
- Chubbs Party Bus Rental from Chippewa Falls, WI
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 (and Rentals) from Eau Claire, WI
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 higher capacity hotel choices, La Crosse, Eau Claire and Winona are all within a 45-50 minute drive from Monarch Valley Weddings and have many large hotels. Airbnb and Vrbo has options in these areas too.
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.