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RITA AND MICHAEL'S WEDDING
June, 2009 in Chippewa Falls"We had an intimate outdoor wedding in rural Wisconsin. We wanted it to be relaxed and fun, and make a weekend out of it for those attending. We started with massages at Rita's mom's house for the bridesmaids and moms, then a grill out after the rehearsal. Wedding day started with a local brewery tour, then chill out, final set up, and the ceremony. We ended the evening with a bonfire. It was magical and the most fun we've had at a wedding!"
Ceremony: White's Wildwood Retreat
Vendors
- Band: Thomas Nutting
- Photographer: Digital River Photography
- Cakes/Candies Vendor: Mega Foods
- Wedding Day Beauty Vendor: Lisa Tavares
- Florist: Eau Claire Farmers Market
- Wedding Day Beauty Vendor: Heather Klade
Venues
- Ceremony: White's Wildwood Retreat
- Restaurant: Cancun's Mexican Restaurant
- Parks: Beaver Creek Reserve
- Restaurant: Culvers
- Parks: Irvine Park and Zoo
- Restaurant: Fanny Hill Dinner Theater
- Parks: Old Abe rails to trails
- Restaurant: La Grander's Drive in & Ice Cream
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
- Attraction: Autumn Harvest Winery
- Golf: Lake Wissota Golf Course
- Attraction: Leinenkugel's Brewery
- Golf: Wild Ridge Golf Course
- Attraction: Loopys




Band:
Thomas Nutting
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA"He did a beautiful job according to our guests. We really don't recall, which is a good thing. We requested light background acoustic guitar music. Not so much that it steals the show, but nice background music for an outdoor wedding. Perfect. And he had all the gear needed (and did amplify to be heard)"
Cakes/Candies Vendor:
Mega Foods
1201 South Hastings WayEau Claire, WI, United States
"We wanted a small cake to cut, but had desserts and sheet cake for guests. It was exactly what we wanted, and the decorated it how we asked, no problem. Plus, it was only $15."
Florist:
Eau Claire Farmers Market
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA"We got gorgeous bouquets from a flower vendor at the EC farmers market. I'm not sure of the vendors name, but she was VERY helpful and the flowers were perfect."
Photographer:
Digital River Photography
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA"Only 1 photographer arrived instead of two due to an emergency. This was fine, though the photographer was not great at verbally balancing photos, didn't shift people over a few feet to get electric poles out of the background, etc. Luckily, friends stepped in to do this. I think if both photographers had been there, it would have been 5 stars. We giver them 4 stars because of the great value and gorgeous pics- they really did turn out lovely."
Wedding Day Beauty Vendor:
Lisa Tavares
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA"Makeup from Mary Kay, Lisa is my consultant. Makeup was light and beautiful- lasted all day smudge free."
Wedding Day Beauty Vendor:
Heather Klade
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA"Heather was a referral and did a great job. She rents a chair at Design West on Cameron Street in Eau Claire. People comment on how great my hair looked from photos."
Ceremony:
White's Wildwood Retreat
18059 County Highway OOChippewa Falls, WI 54729
"This was a wonderful, relaxing place to have a weekend retreat wedding. 20 people stayed overnight the night before and night of wedding. No worries of driving home drunk. We had a bonfire at night,grilled out for the rehearsal, and the kitchen allowed us to bring in all the food we made ourselves. the apple orchard was beautiful though would be much more lovely in April or May with blossoms."
Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
26th AveChippewa Falls, WI 54729
"Everyone who stayed felt it was very comfortable. No complaints, everything is very nice and new, there is a gym, and even flat screen TVs in the rooms. Plus, theres a full breakfast."
Restaurant:
Culvers
2573 Commercial BlvdChippewa Falls, WI 54729-5009
"good fast food: burgers, fries, cheese curds, and custard. some healthier options as well."






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