Celebrations on the River Reviews
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Quality of service 4.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Average response time 4.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Professionalism 4.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Value 4.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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Flexibility 4.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Zach Sent on 07/07/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best day of our lives!
We have big families and not only needed space but we wanted it to look amazing as well when seating 300 people! Celebrations was very organized, transparent, and collaborative when working with us. We live 1 hour away so our scheduled meetings were able to be done over zoom. When doing taste testing, they have scheduled nights where you can taste the food and design your own decorations exactly how you want it; very hands on! Kayla, the programer we worked with, was very supportive, answered all of my questions and was nothing but on top of things. Everyone has shared with us how fun and amazing the night was and it wouldn’t have been without Celebrations and Kayla! I wouldn’t have changed a single thing! -
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Jennifer Sent on 06/23/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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What An Amazing Wedding Day
Our wedding at Celebrations on the River was absolutely amazing! First, they made the planning process so easy. The tasting and decor sampling day was a fun experience that made us feel comfortable that our day would include everything we could ever want. Then, working with Kayla during meetings on our “wedding bible” made us feel confident that no detail would be missed. Finally, our actual wedding day was what we hoped for and so much more. First, my girls and I got ready in their beautiful bridal suite. The hair and makeup artists were so impressed with the set up. The groom and his guys were able to play poker in their suite while waiting to get dressed. Then, our reception went so perfectly thanks to the team. Kayla kept everything on track and the bartenders kept the drinks flowing. The food received rave reviews by all our guests. The space was even more beautifully decorated than I could have hoped for. It was the perfect day. If you are looking for an amazing wedding venue, I highly recommend Celebrations on the River. -
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Melissa Sent on 05/19/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Best Day Ever
The day was absolutely perfect. From the weather to the last dance of the night. Celebrations knocked it outta the park and made my dream come true. Above and beyond our expectations. Food was good, bridal suite was amazing but ac wasn't working in the suite and it was 86 degrees outside and trying to get ready was a challenge. Tye ac wasn't able to get it fixed that day but it wasn't there fault. We did the best we could. The service, the decorations, the bartenders, the wedding planner, the DJ, the cupcakes and cake, the appetizers, the late night snack, the groom suite, the atmosphere. It was all perfectly put together. They are amazing people to work with and I highly recommend Celebrations on the River for your wedding venue and ceremony.-
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Macy Sent on 03/10/20265 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
If I could choose my wedding venue again, I'd pick Celebrations on the River!!
As a September 2026 bride, one thing I’ve learned during wedding planning is that choosing a venue that helps with everything is worth more than you realize. I originally chose a beautiful venue… but that’s basically all I got, a venue. After that I had to find everything else: hair stylist, makeup artist, DJ, caterer, cake, cupcakes, decorations, a wedding planner… the list goes on. Planning a wedding this way has been a lot of work and honestly pretty stressful. You see all these TikTok videos that make planning your own wedding look so easy, DIY decorations, budget hacks, and weddings planned for super cheap. It looks great online, but when you actually start planning, you realize how many vendors you need to coordinate and how easy it is to forget things.
Looking back now, I truly wish I had chosen Celebrations On The River. I originally looked at Celebrations On The River because the venue is absolutely beautiful, and even just walking through the space during the tour, you can tell that they have weddings down to a science and truly know how to take care of couples. At first the price made me a little nervous because I thought I could plan my own wedding for less. But once you start adding up vendors, decorations, food, and everything else, you realize it adds up quickly anyway.
One thing I didn’t fully think about when choosing my venue was setup and cleanup. At my current venue, my family and I will actually be setting everything up the morning of my wedding and cleaning up our space that same night. If we want extra time to set up the day before or tear down the next day, it costs extra. It’s definitely something I didn’t realize would add more stress to the day. Knowing that Celebrations On The River takes care of those kinds of details for you honestly sounds like a dream come true for a wedding morning.
What makes Celebrations On The River so amazing is that they handle so much of the planning for you, such as food, decorations, coordination, and making sure the whole day runs smoothly. Having professionals take care of those details so you can actually enjoy your wedding day would be priceless. Don’t get me wrong, I love my venue and how it looks, but the amount of time spent researching vendors, making phone calls, and organizing everything has definitely been overwhelming at times.
If I could go back and choose again, I would 100% go with Celebrations On The River without hesitation. Future brides and grooms will thank themselves for choosing a place that helps make the planning process easier. If you’re debating between planning everything yourself or choosing a venue that helps with it all, trust me, the peace of mind is worth it.
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Jake Sent on 03/03/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Celebrations is Great
Celebrations was great! Kayla made the wedding less stressful and planning was easy! -
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Sara Sent on 11/15/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our dream day came to life thanks to all the staff
Kayla and Heather helped my dream wedding come to life! From the first meeting with Kayla to the end of the wedding night the staff at Celebrations was amazing. So responsive, nice, and I could tell they wanted to help make our day special for us.
They never compared our special day to anyone else. They have everything in house for decorations which made setting up and take down stress free for us and our wedding party. The place was magical.
Kayla was always so responsive and I knew I would hear back from her within a day to any questions I had.
The bar staff was amazing! So quick making drinks and extremely nice! The food was amazing! You would never guess that it was made it a big batch to feed 290 people! The food was seasoned well and hot! Several people have raves about the food!
10/10 would recommend Celebrations for any special occasion! My husband and I were blown away with everything. -
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Brenna Sent on 09/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Beautiful Venue Excellent Service
We had the most perfect wedding at Celebrations on the River. We are most definitely bias, but the venue and staff made it amazing. We booked Center Court with Kayla. The venue very comfortably hosted 250 guests & Kayla was amazing to work with. Being able to rent their decorations and not having to buy our own, set them up, or tear them down was a large reason why we booked. After the wedding we are so happy we didn’t have that hassle, so worth it!-
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Jaclyn Sent on 07/14/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Mackey Wedding
Our day was perfect. Simply amazing. It was like a dream come true. -
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Kylie Sent on 06/06/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Celebrations !
Celebrations helped make planning a wedding in 6 months easy. We attended the Wedding Expo and met Sarah and Ann there. We quickly decided this is where we’d like to have our wedding and got to planning. Sarah was fantastic to work with and we have received multiple compliments on how great the venue was! -
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Abbie Sent on 05/02/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Wedding Ever!
We celebrated our wedding at Celebrations this past weekend and it exceeded all of our expectations to say the least! It was the best day of our lives. All of the staff were super accommodating and did everything they could to make sure our day was as stress-free as possible. Our favorite comment we received was "Can you guys get married every weekend?" trust me, we would if we could.😂 The decor, food, venue, and staff were incredible and I defiantly recommend them for anyone that is getting married. Thank you for helping make our dream wedding come to life! -
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Noelle Sent on 10/31/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Look no further for the perfect venue!!
We had our wedding at Celebrations this past weekend at the River Park venue. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. There are planning meetings throughout the process and Ann was AMAZING at making my vision for the day come to life. We received so many compliments from our guests on how gorgeous the venue was. Throughout the night people commented on how delicious the food was, and the attentiveness of the staff. We chose one of the VIP packages and it was truly worth every penny. All the vendor options are vetted by the venue and were awesome. Many guests commented that it was the best wedding they have ever attended. If you are looking for a venue look no further! The entire Celebrations staff will make sure your wedding is picture perfect!! -
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Brooke Sent on 07/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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My Dream Wedding
I cannot say enough about Celebrations on the River. This venue, and staff, played a major role in making my wedding day as perfect as it was. From the options they offered, to regular check-ins, to customer service; this place does it all! Ann and her team are absolutely amazing and so attentive! They truly care about each of their brides/grooms and strive to make each moment magical. Any time I had any questions or hesitations, they were there for me. They made sure that day of, I felt comfortable and relaxed knowing they had every detail covered. The venue itself is so versetile with outdoor and indoor options, waterfront views, spectacular interior design, and both bride and groom suites. I had so many of my guests tell me that our wedding was the best they have been to, and I owe it to the Celebration's team. If you are looking for a hassle-free and relaxed wedding planning process, use this vendor, you won't be disappointed :)-
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Delaney Sent on 06/30/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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The perfect day!
From the moment we started planning with Celebrations, specifically Ann, we knew we made the right choice when it came to our wedding venue. We went with one of their VIP packages and it was so EASY! Ann was there every step of the way to help guide us and make sure every detail of our day was planned during our planning meetings. From food, to decor, to logistics, and everything in between, our day was planned perfectly. The day of our wedding was so easy with the help of Ann and Sarah. We showed up to everything set up and ready to go so all we had to do was relax and have fun while getting ready! Following our wedding, we heard nothing but compliments from guests on how smoothly everything went, the waitstaff service, bartenders, and just the overall magical feeling of the day. The outdoor space is also amazing with the scenery, beautiful altar, fire pit, and outdoor tiki bar in the Center Court room. We would highly recommend Celebrations on the River to anyone looking for a beautiful venue in La Crosse! -
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Dana Sent on 06/03/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Best Ever
From the moment we walked into Celebrations on the River, we knew this was our place. Their focus is weddings, and it shows!! The food was delish - we did a Sunday morning breakfast buffet and it was so much fun! Everyone, from the owner down to the gal who ran us through rehearsal, was so helpful and kind. They did an amazing job helping us put the perfect centerpieces to match my flowers together. The facility and the grounds are beyond beautiful - we love that we got married on the Mississippi River and would recommend Celebrations as a venue in a heartbeat! -
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Bethanne Sent on 05/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Day Ever
My husband and I got married in the center court venue and it was PERFECT. Celebrations on the River made planning our wedding and the day of our wedding so stress free. Ann and all the other staff were simply amazing to work with. We have gotten so many compliments from our guests of how perfect our wedding day was. We can not say enough good things about Celebrations on the River - La Crosse. We would recommend to any one! -
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Kristen Sent on 02/08/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Worth Every Penny
1000/10 recommend Celebrations for your big day! I will be recommending this venue to all my newly engaged friends! Celebrations made the planning process very easy and our wedding day was flawless! Seriously flawless! I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day. Celebration’s decor they have on hand is BEAUTIFUL and made my vision come to life! We received so many compliments on how beautiful our venue was. We also received many compliments on the staff working our wedding night. Everyone loved how quickly the bartenders served drinks. The food was AMAZING! We actually had our rehearsal dinner at Celebrations and that food was also amazing! Overall, host your wedding here. It will make for the best wedding day ever! -
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Halie Sent on 01/18/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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We LOVE Celebrations
There are not enough good things I could say about Celebrations. My husband and I chose this venue a year before our wedding, and we couldn't have made a better decision. We live two hours away, so when we chose to do our wedding in La Crosse, we were a little worried that finding vendors would be a challenge. But, Celebrations handled all of that and more for us.
We booked our amazing DJ and hair and make up through them. They supplied the food and the drinks - which was incredible. Their chef is top of the line - We got so many "this is the best food we've ever had at a wedding" compliments, and I couldn't agree more with them. The bartenders were AMAZING and dealt with a lot the night of our wedding, and we could not be more grateful for them.
They handled all of the decorations and made my vision come to life. The set up of everything was everything I could have asked for and more.
And then you get Ann, the most amazing Super Woman of a wedding planner in all of the world. She was responsive from the beginning and just has an infectious personality that you can't help but love. She made the whole planning process fun and less stressful. She pulled together a great rehearsal dinner, an amazing ceremony and the most fun reception we could have every asked for. She was pretty much a one man band the day of our wedding, but she rocked the heck out of the entire day. We could not thank her enough for making our wedding day the best day of our lives. I will recommend Celebrations 100 times over to any one who is interested in getting married in La Crosse. -
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Cheryl Sent on 01/05/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely Awesome
I had a lunch here after my partner's funeral,everything was so nice and the food was outstanding! Thankyou again for a great experience! Cheryl Holt -
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Angela Sent on 09/29/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Perfect wedding day
My husband and I had our wedding at Celebrations on the River Sept 19 2021. We can't say enough wonderful things about this venue. Ann and the staff are amazing. Ann and her team made the whole process of putting our wedding together so easy and stress free. The decorations where perfect. The food was delicious. We got so many compliments on the beautiful location, delicious food and super friendly staff. I will be recommending Celebrations to anyone that is looking for venue. Thank you for a beautiful day. 😍 Angela and Corey Landsom -
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Alyssa Sent on 08/26/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best day ever
I cannot say enough great things about Celebrations on the River! My husband and I got married in the Center Court venue and it was the most BEAUTIFUL venue ever. Ann and her staff went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process as well as the day of. They set up and tear down everything which allowed for us to focus on getting married and enjoying every second of the day. THIS VENUE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!! I have gotten countless compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was, how great everything was handled (food, moving of tables, bartending, etc.), the food, and the staff!! Ann and all the Celebrations staff definitely aided in making it OUR BEST DAY EVER :) -
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Jordan Sent on 08/06/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Venue Ever!!!
Celebrations on the River is the most beautiful venue, it completely blew us away! Both the outdoor and indoor spaces were absolutely stunning. They also make the wedding planning process SO easy. They took care of all decorations for us, everything looked beautiful, and took a lot of stress off our plate. They provided the food for us as well. The food was incredible, all of our guests were talking about it. The staff there is also so wonderful to work with. They were very accommodating and helped make our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone! -
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Sydney Sent on 11/14/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing venue
We cannot rave enough about Celebrations! Our wedding turned out to be amazing and we recieved so many compliments from our guests about this beautiful venue. My husband and I were married in October in River Park which is situated with views of the river and gorgeous outdoor seating strung up with lights. The bridal suite was very elegant and spacious. The food was so good, some of our guests asked us to share the leftovers! Quick bartending service and extremely attentive wedding coordination staff. Kayla and Ann helped us every step of the way and were determined to make sure our wedding was exactly how we wanted it to be! And IT WAS! They were always willing to help and provided us with detailed and knowlegdable service. They really took the stress out of wedding planning. -
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Trent Sent on 09/21/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best day ever!!
They helped create the best day of our lives. We are so appreciative of the entire staff, especially Ann and Kayla who made our lives so much easier! They really know what they're doing when it comes to planning. Would recommend them time and time again for anyone looking to get married in the La Crosse area! Food was fantastic, décor was beautiful, and all last minute changes were always taken care of. Can't recommend them enough! -
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Katie Sent on 08/24/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Most Beautiful Venue with the Best Staff!!
We held our wedding at the River Park Hall at Celebrations, and oh my god, it blew us away! Starting from the very beginning when we first toured the hall, we knew right away that this was where we wanted to get married. Not only because it is breathtakingly beautiful both inside and outside, but because the staff was so personable and so accommodating. We wanted to keep our day super casual with minimal stress and they hit it out of the park! Every picky detail I requested was met, the decorations were beautiful, the pizza we had (made there) was delicious, and the dance floor and outdoor areas were busy with guests the whole night! The staff were all super nice and were there to answer any questions or requests that we had during our day and throughout the night. I literally cannot say enough positives things about our experience start to end with Celebrations!! Ann, Kayla, Tanya, and the rest of the team that made this day come together - I do not know how to properly say thank you! You took the stress out of wedding planning for me, and I will forever be so grateful to you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! I will be recommending Celebrations on the River to every single new couple looking to get married in the future! -
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Katelyn Sent on 07/29/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Our Perfect Day
We can't say thank you enough for the awesome staff at Celebrations! They were so easy to work with during all the planning for our big day. Our day so was perfect, I don't know how it could have gone any better!!! The venue itself is absolutely amazing!!!!!! I can honestly say the Friday and day of the wedding were stress free because of all the wonderful staff there to help make the day perfect for us. The rehearsal dinner was delicious along with our wedding dinner!!! A huge should out and Thank You Ann Myhre for working with us so easily and being flexible!!! She is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!! -
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Lauren Sent on 11/28/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Everything I never knew I wanted.
My husband (ahhh I am saying my husband) and I got married at Celebrations on the River about 2 weeks ago, and our wedding was everything and more I could have hoped for. The venue was absolutely stunning and our guests are still talking about it. The bridal suite was the perfect place for us girls to get ready and relax before I said my I dos!
But the day was made because of the amazing staff that were there to help from day one. Ann, Kayla and Rebekka were absolutely amazing. They made every little detail perfect and did everything possible to give us the day of our dreams. Even my mom (mother of the bride) couldn't have been happier about our venue choice and the team that we surrounded ourselves with.
Having our wedding at Celebrations was honestly they best choice we made! A wonderful way and place to start our lives together! -
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Glenda Sent on 10/23/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Wonderful Wedding Venue
I highly recommend Celebrations on the River for anyone considering it for an event. Our daughter and son-in-law held their wedding reception there this past Saturday in the River Park space (banquet hall and 3 season room). The day of the event was wonderful. It went way beyond my expectations.
Our guests raved about what a great place it was for the reception. It was beautifully decorated, clean and had lots of spaces for guests to enjoy during the evening including the 3 season room and the beautifully lit areas on the terrace and around the fire pit. (It was a little dark in the 3 season room, it might be nice to add some lamps or other lighting.) The women of the bridal party enjoyed the luxury of the bridal suite. It made the day just a little more special to have that space. We had lots of room for dancing which was good as the dance floor was full most of the night.
On the day of the event, Rebekka, our event planner during the reception, was a rock star! She and the rest of the staff were friendly, attentive and very responsive. They exceeded my expectations in setting up and monitoring our s’more bar and apple nacho station to ensure it was well stocked all night. They were prompt at picking up at tables. Some guest might say too quick at cleaning up, as they wanted to go back to the banquet hall for seconds, but plates and silverware had already been picked up. Guests did enjoy the late night pizza which was very good. Speaking of food, the guests gushed about the melt in your mouth ham, the delicious garlic mashed potatoes and the tasty couscous. Yum!
I appreciated that Celebrations had décor package options. It was great that we could have them do the majority of the decorating and we could focus on some areas that we wanted to personalize with our own decor. Also, having the security of a card slot and an option to lock up gifts overnight was really nice.
Last, but not least I want to recognize Ann, Director of Events. She is the best! She is knowledgeable, fun and responsive. She helped us navigate through the process and had great suggestions. She was able to paint a picture of what the day might look like and she delivered on that plan. She answered all of my questions and there were many. She was quick to reply to emails and always got back to us when she said she would. She was also on site the day of the event to make sure things went smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better day.
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Hanna Sent on 10/23/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Highly Recommend Celebrating at Celebrations
From start to finish, all I can say is WOW. My husband and I began looking for a venue in the La Crosse area back in August of 2018 and fell in love with the River Park venue, it was the perfect size, colorful changeable lights, and a separate buffet room that aided in the flow of our guests getting their food. The bridal suite was elegant and quite handy for getting ready and storing our items. Behind the three seasons room the trees are wrapped with lighting that adds an element of enchantment.
What sealed the deal on us choosing this fantastic location was Ann, Director of Events. Her enthusiasm personality, and passion for making dream weddings come through truly showed from our first meeting. She was caring and listening to our needs to make our vision a reality. She had good suggestions from her past experiences that helped make our reception go smoothly.
Celebrations on the River helps with set up and take down, which I cannot tell you how thankful I am for that, I have been in weddings were we need to do set up and take down and it is a scramble to get it done before the wedding and is highly stressful. Not with Celebrations, they had everything set long before we arrived and was stunning, my bridesmaids noted it was breath-taking walking in. We only needed to add our own décor that gave it our personal touch. We did their dream décor package and was so glad. They had several options for décor which help us save on time, money, and storage space on trying to find our own.
Ann, Rebecca, and other staff members were amazing throughout the reception, they were attentive and responsive to our guests and the wedding party. They gave us a sense of relieve and ease as they were on top of every detail. If there were issues or hiccups in our schedule, I would never have been able to tell. We had planned to do our grand march from the main entrance to the dance floor and we noticed prior to the reception, that the tables were going to be too close for my wedding dress to fit down. Ann noticed this as well and let us know that they would move the table to ensure there would be plenty of room. When we returned after the ceremony, there was more than enough room for us to walk down while still ensuring our guests comfortable seating.
Throughout the whole night, my husband and I were told by our guests what a beautiful venue Celebrations is and how this was one of the best weddings they had ever been to and I give credit for these compliments to the Celebrations venue and wonderful staff. We could not have asked for a better wedding experience and highly recommend Celebrations on the River for your wedding venue. -
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Heather Sent on 09/12/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Venue- Highly Recommend
We just had our wedding at the new center court venue this past Saturday, wedding and reception. Everything about it was absolutely beautiful!! It was everything we had hoped for. The entire celebrations staff was wonderful to work with. Ann was always available to answer questions and assist during the planning period . Day of, there were several staff consistently peaking in and asking if we needed anything and what they could do to help. Side note, the bridal suite was AMAZING!! It was beyond amazing to have a large indoor and outdoor space, with a full kitchen, bar, kitchen table AND 3 salon stations. We arrived in the morning and everyone and everything came to us. When we needed a plan B for our ceremony music the celebrations staff swooped in to help before I could even think to panic. The food was amazing. Having a large family with lots of kids we had family raving about all the things for the kids to do. Most of our family stayed the entire time, adults and kids. We received so many compliments from our family about the venue from the food, the beautiful venue, the outside space, and the list goes on. It was a perfect day. Thanks for everything, Celebrations!! We would HIGHLY recommend!!! -
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The perfect wedding venue!!
My husband and I recently got married at Celebrations on the River in Lacrosse, WI. We have so many amazing things to say about this place, I don't even know where to begin... From the first day that we toured this venue, we knew that it was perfect for our wedding size and family vibe! We started meeting with Ann around our 3 month mark before the wedding. Ann is a ROCKSTAR! She answered all of our questions, and helped us to make our dream wedding vision REAL! She was extremely quick at responding, and always was willing to ease our mind when we had our moments of wedding planning stress. The day of our wedding was unbelievable! Everything was BEAUTIFUL and exactly what we imagined. Ann was there for our entire day and was making sure everything went well behind the scenes so that we didn't have to worry about a thing!! The food was incredible and we got so so so many compliments on our choice of venue! We had guests hanging around inside and outside all afternoon as it was beautiful no matter where you were. We cant thank the staff enough for making our day so perfect! -
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Wonderful!
Celebrations handled our wedding and made the day go so smoothly for us and our families! They handled set-ip and clean-up so that we didn’t have to lug things to and from the venue so people could just enjoy the day! We were going to have an outdoor ceremony, but it ended up being to cold so we went with the rainy-day backup plan that Celebrations provides and it all went without a hitch! Wonderful venue!-
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Reid Sent on 09/05/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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A great day!
We loved working with Celebrations. It was a great day and went just as planned thanks to their awesome service. Would highly recommend this venue. -
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Absolutely perfect!
Our day was absolutely amazing at Celebrations!! From the beautiful venue to the amazing service and staff. The event coordinators at Celebrations we’re extremely helpful throughout all of the planning and made sure our day went smoothly and just as we had wished! Our guests where blowen away by how beautiful the venue was, we received compliments all day! I would recommend this venue to anyone! :) -
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Jack Sent on 12/04/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Celebrations on the River hosted a most memorable event
We were very pleased with how the day went. Food – was amazing! Lots of compliments on flavors and quality! Kids Meals – were hot and great and we were glad the delivery option was available! Centerpieces – were just as we planned at our meeting! Venue – great compliments about the venue, cleanliness, and setting. Thanks again for everything! -
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Alicia Sent on 02/13/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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I had my wedding at celebrations this past fall and I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue, amazing and professional staff, and tasty food! They are so flexible to work with and helped every step of the way! Definitely recommend it! -
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Celebrations on the river was an amazing place for our wedding. The outside alter over looking the river was so beautiful. They have white lights on the trees that made the yard look magical. I would definitely recommend having you wedding there. Ann was amazing to work with, she made our wedding perfect. -
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Bonnie Sent on 02/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great staff, great venue! The river view is an amazing backdrop for your wedding with a stunning banquet hall that can be used for any event! The options are endless!!!! -
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Gavin Sent on 02/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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The whole process has been so smooth. The are retentive to our needs, and have been so willing to work with us on all our requests. I am so excited for our wedding, and to let our guests experience what a great place this is. -
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Brenna Sent on 02/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ann and the staff are amazing! They made the day exceptional. They always had our best interests at heart! I can't thank her enough for all they did. Thanks again!
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Ann Sent on 02/12/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Curtis Sent on 08/24/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Chris Sent on 09/16/20184.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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After reading some of the previous reviews, we were initially a bit skeptical of what kind of service we'd receive if we went with Celebrations as our venue. However, we were quickly proven wrong and it was clear things had greatly improved over the previous few years.
We held a wedding for 130 guests here and Ann and her team do a wonderful job of maticulously coordinating the details of the entire wedding day. We mainly worked with Brenna as our wedding coordinator, and she was always friendly, responsive, and flexible to meet the needs of our big day. We went with their VIP decor package, which was well worth the money for what turned out to be beautiful decorations, chair/table linens, and centerpieces. The pricing was always transparent, with Brenna detailing each item and how much exactly we were being charged for everything, so there was no "hidden" costs come our wedding day. We can't thank them enough for the wonderful job they did putting everything together, and our guests frequently complemented the venue and how great it was. Ann and Brenna were both there throughout the wedding, to make sure anything we needed throughout the night was taken care of, and the staff were all friendly and attentive if we needed things from them. Compared to many venues in the area, you definitely get your money's worth here - a great staff, beautiful venue, and at a very reasonable price. -
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Dorothy Sent on 06/22/20254.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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This venue is excellent. Kayla our wedding coordinator was fantastic. Any problems that would arise were taken care of. The food was excellent. I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding
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Christina Sent on 11/12/20234.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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We loved Celebrations for our big day!
Celebrations on the River was the absolute best venue to have our wedding in. We had looked at several others before checking here and I wish we could’ve skipped to them. They offer packages which were quite ideal because you’ll end up spending that amount anyway and it created options right away to help us choose. They had already put in so much legwork for us. The packages include an array of things but my favorite was the decor. We didn’t have to buy decor and then spend time trying to sell it after, so we essentially weren’t out any money. Sometimes the options in decor were limited but they do a lot to try and help make it work. They also do all of the setup and take down. To top it off, you get a wedding planner. I have a very stressful job and the last thing I wanted to do was be stressed about our wedding. Allie was INCREDIBLE and so easy to work with. She was professional and personable. Allie helped us navigate decisions and the day so swiftly. If you’re looking to have family actually enjoy their time together rather than worrying about set up and take down, this is the place to get married. We felt like we got to be so present in the day and we actually remember the day itself. So many people say it goes by fast and to try and soak it all in. With Celebrations on the River and Allie, we truly got to soak it all in. -
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Morgan Sent on 08/23/20234.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Best venue, best day!
Celebrations on the river was such a great place to have our wedding! We actually wanted to get married there after attending a wedding there and having so much fun and seeing how gorgeous the location was! We got married and had our reception in Center Court which was absolutely breathtaking. There were so many different areas to be and hang out. The fire pit, dock, yard games, indoor or outdoor bar, dance floor. SO FUN! We got so many compliments from guests on all that there was to do! The planning process was so easy as they have everything you need in house, but they are also very accommodating if you want to bring anything of your own. Kayla, my wedding coordinator, was so attentive and on top of everything. The only downfall is that my coordinator changed just a couple weeks before my wedding and I wasn’t given a notice. That was the only “bump in the road,” if any.
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Merissa Sent on 07/26/20234.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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Weddings made easy!!
Celebrations on the River is a beautiful venue located right on the Black River on French Island outside of La Crosse! Celebrations help make it easy to plan a wedding with the ceremony and reception all in the same place. They prove couples with a Wedding coordinator and a list and timeline of the order in which things need to be done to make their wedding go smoothly. Couples have the best of both worlds, they can hold an outdoor ceremony while having their reception inside. Celebrations offers an outdoor photo pathway right next to the venue which provides a beautiful outdoor scene for wedding photographs. In addition, thousands of wedding decorations are available for couples to choose from to make their day special. The staff at Celebrations takes care of setting up and tearing down all the tables, setting up the food and desserts, organizing the shuttle bus to and from the venue, and also providing the bride and groom with a detailed list of recommended vendors in the La Crosse area. Weddings come with stress no matter what, but Celebrations try their best to have everything in place ahead of time. On the day of our wedding, it rained an hour before our ceremony and the staff were outside immediately once it stopped raining to dry off all the ceremony chairs. We had hundreds of compliments on the decorations we borrowed from Celebrations, as well as the stunning ceilings and wood floors in the River Park venue! One star off for a few mishaps in communication when we needed to change wedding coordinators three weeks before the wedding, but other than that Celebrations was great to work with! -
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Trudy Sent on 08/23/20204.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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An Amazing Venue
The venue was absolutely beautiful. The outside and inside were very clean, and all precautions were taken due to Covid. We felt very comfortable and safe still having the wedding. Although we did not have the original count we wanted, the day turned out to be perfect. -
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Steph Sent on 10/23/20174.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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My husband and I had our wedding ceremony at Celebrations in the beginning of June 2017. We booked them very far in advance because we knew they would book fast! The venue itself is beautiful and thanks to Ann (the event coordinator) everything was perfect! Ann always responded to my emails quickly and always answered my questions. The thing I liked most about her is that she never once told me what to do. She would make suggestions about what she thought would work but she always ended by saying "it is your day so do what you want!" Ann was there early the day before and was steaming the table clothes and making sure everything was ready for us to start decorating! During our reception she was checking in to make sure everything was going well and kept all the events moving! Our day was sooooooo much fun and everything we wanted! We have Ann and the staff and Celebrations to thank for making it perfect!! -
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Hope Sent on 01/12/20224.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Winter Wedding at Celebrations!
We had both our ceremony and reception at celebrations and it was gorgeous and exactly what we had envisioned. The staff at Celebrations does all of the set up, take down, and decorations, it took so much stress off of my plate! The getting ready spaces were perfect and the food was incredible. If you are looking for a venue that is gorgeous and will take so much stress off your plate, chose celebrations!!
The one negative part was the rehearsal, it was horrible and I left crying. The staff person they had helping with the rehearsal was someone I never met before and did not know me or our wedding. My dad looked at me at one point while we were trying to line up and said "why does she not care about anything you have to say." I felt extremely disrespected and it was a disaster. The wedding day itself went very smoothly and was everything I could imagine but my bridesmaids had to assign someone to talk to her instead of me because she was so stressed the entire day and panicked and was adding that onto me and the other members of my bridal party. Ann and Adam are who I met with in the planning process and they were amazing and I highly recommend this venue and working with them but I am so glad a family friend came as my day of coordinator and took over on the wedding day so that I could have the day of my dreams and enjoy it unlike the rehearsal day. -
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Olivia Sent on 11/03/20214.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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Couldn't have imagined a better day!
This venue was hands down the best decision we made during wedding planning! From the initial tour, Adam was straight up on costs, what was included, and the process of the whole wedding. Ann and her team did the most amazing job decorating and made the wedding process ENJOYABLE! Imagine that! It was smooth sailing from start to finish and I would do it 10x over again! On top of all of that, the pictures here are to die for. From the backyard feel with the tall twinkle lighted trees to the picture paths, you can't go wrong. -
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Kent Sent on 09/12/20194.6 out of 5 rating4.6-
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1st Wedding at Celebrations Center Court - Epic Wedding!
Our wedding was the first wedding in the new Center Court venue at Celebrations on the River on Friday, August 30, 2019. We’ve been hearing each day since the wedding day that our wedding was “the best ever” or “EPIC.” Using Celebrations Center Court was certainly a component in making this happen. Several of our out-of-down guests were very surprised that La Crosse had something this elegant.
We selected Celebrations on Good Friday this year after viewing two other venues in La Crosse. To be honest we went in not considering this venue seriously, but selected it after a great tour with Ann and seeing how the banquet room, indoor/outdoor patio areas, and altar flowed together. We selected Center Court because it was available on a date we could get our band.
Our wedding was over the top and would certainly be a challenge for any venue. We were able to pull it off at Celebrations Center Court. We had 290 RSVPs, the band Slow No Wake (8 pieces), Elevate Media Group media production incorporating a video show with a transition to live video using 5 cameras, a pair of spot lights, special event lighting, confetti cannons, and a late-night visit from Bucky Badger with guests Jumping Around.
We admit we were nervous trying to pull off all the above, particularly when we learned we would be the first ones in a new venue. But it did go off at Celebrations. We are especially thankful for their tech person, Tim. He took great pride in his work and worked extra hard to make sure things with our various extras went off.
We enjoyed working with Ann and Kayla. And now that the weekend has passed, we are missing them. They were especially accommodating with our pre-visits and getting things setup due to the complexity of things. This included getting Elevate Media to coordinate their equipment with Celebrations and to run hundreds of yards of cabling for their cameras.
While we definitely recommend Celebrations, we recommend couples review pricing issues and changes in charges that can and did occur over time. We wanted to be especially conscientious about the open bar tab and front the anticipated amount. We never would have used our credit card for the open bar tab as we read the contract language indicating 3.9% charge added on all credit card payments. However, all three of us present understood from one of the last meetings that an open bar credit card payment would not be charged the fee on the tab, despite the contract language, when we were prepared to pay an estimated amount for the tab.
While we have no plans it all to do it all over again, we would certainly select Celebrations to help us throw another Epic wedding.
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Mikayla Sent on 11/23/20174.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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My husband and I got married at Celebrations on the River in La Crosse, WI on 11/11/2017. I would recommend this venue because it is absolutely beautiful, and the staff did all could to make our wishes and requests come true. Things did not go perfectly as they usually don't on your wedding day but they tried to fix any issues such as the slideshow that I put together. When they played it for our guests, they could not figure out how to play the music to the slideshow. They figured it out later and played it again but I didn't even get to see it because I took a minute to cry in the bridal room. Other than that issue, the staff was very friendly, polite, and helpful. Give them a try. -
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Sophia Sent on 09/09/20214.4 out of 5 rating4.4-
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Guests Fave Wedding
We had a great experience with Celebrations. The food was amazing, the staff is excellent, and the venue itself is absolutely stunning. We got so many compliments about how great it was and how it was one of the best weddings some of our guests have ever been to. The staff, especially Ann and Sarah, were so incredibly helpful and made the day of our wedding worry-free & gave us the chance to enjoy the best day ever!! -
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Cathy Sent on 02/19/20204.4 out of 5 rating4.4
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Wedding was Awesome
We had our son's wedding here in September 2019. We were very happy with the venue and everything it had to offer. They thought of everything to make the wedding special. The food was very good and I received a lot of compliments on the food from our guests. The lady that worked with the bride and groom on arrangements was very helpful and was there the whole day and night!! The rest of the staff and bartenders were also very polite and professional. The whole staff was amazing. We were very happy with our experience and the wedding was beautiful. -
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Hannah Sent on 06/10/20244.2 out of 5 rating4.2-
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The perfect day!
The River Park Room was perfect for our wedding. Kayla made the process so easy and was responsive to our many questions. Our guests raved about their experience, the outside area and their meals. -
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Tierney Sent on 09/10/20214.2 out of 5 rating4.2
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Celebrations for your next wedding
Celebrations was a great venue for our wedding! I definitely recommend doing the VIP package for less stress and hassle of planning everything. Ann was the best! -
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Shiloh Sent on 10/05/20204 out of 5 rating4.0
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Day of was PERFECT, leading up to it -- not so much
Celebrations on the River is a beautiful venue in La Crosse, WI. We held our wedding for about 100 people on Saturday, 9/26 in the River Park venue.
Rehearsal the night before and the wedding day were perfect. Our guests could not stop complimenting us on how great the venue was. Kayla and Ann (and the rest of the staff) made sure that things day of were perfect, and as the couple getting married, we did not have to worry about a thing. One of the benefits of Celebrations is all the spaces that you get with your rental; our guest utilized the outdoor fire pit, patio, and 3-seasons room throughout the night.
Décor: River Park (and the included spaces) are beautiful and did not need much decoration, but we went with the Dream décor package and I encourage everyone that books there to do the same; they have many great center piece and décor options available. It made planning for the wedding day so much less stressful not having to worry about arts and crafts and transporting center pieces and decorations on the wedding day.
Food: After the test testing event, I was nervous about the food for the day of our wedding. There were only a few entrée and side options that we enjoyed during the tasting event. But day of, the food was phenomenal. Our guests could not stop raving about it. We went with beef tips and smothered grilled chicken alfredo with baby red mashed potatoes and honey & brown sugar glazed carrots. Staff served food in the buffet line and it went super quickly.
Bridal Suite/Groom Room: The bridal suite is gorgeous. There is plenty of space for the bridal party to get ready and relax in throughout the day. There are lockers with codes provided for folks to lock up throughout the day, and the suite itself locks to keep belongings safe throughout the day. The Groom room exists… it is located through the catering room/kitchen which was a bit odd. The room is small and nothing special, but had a tv and poker table and gave the guys a space to get ready in.
Bar: Overall, I think that the alcohol prices at Celebrations are a bit high in comparison to other venues that we looked at in the area. Because of COVID, our guest count was much less than we were expecting, so we decided to do the open bar. It was a fantastic decision and our guests enjoyed it. We did the standard option for 5 hours (5pm-10pm); I think that our guests got our monies worth.
Planning: I read all the reviews that existed for Celebrations before we booked with them. Everyone spoke so highly of Ann and Kayla and the support that they provided throughout the planning process, but that was not the experience we had. Maybe I had too high of expectations after reading reviews, or maybe it was because we were an out-of-state couple during COVID which made in-person planning meetings impossible. There didn’t seem to be much communication between Kayla and Ann, we would reach out via email to one with changes or updates to our plan, and then when we met with the other, those updates weren’t shared. It would have been helpful to have one direct contact throughout the process, instead of needing to work with both. It felt very much like we were our own wedding planning/coordinators. We had to reach out to schedule our planning meetings at 90 days, 30 days, and 10 days out; there really was no follow up on their end for planning. We would leave our planning meetings feeling more stressed out about the wedding than when we entered them. We were nervous about how things would turn out day of because the stress of planning with Ann and Kayla, but it all worked out.
Overall, Celebrations on the River is a great venue. Our wedding day was perfect and the River Park venue is beautiful, but the planning process with Kayla and Ann was stressful and could use some improvements.-
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User2567894 Sent on 04/04/20164 out of 5 rating4.0
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Jenna Sent on 08/27/20173.8 out of 5 rating3.8
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Quality of service 4 out of 5 rating4.0
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I want to start this review by saying that our day of wedding was amazing. The venue is beautiful from the outdoor area to the 3 season patio and the side patio, lighted trees, docks and dinning area plus of course the fun room right next door discounted on the day of for play passes. The venue they have 100% right. If they continue improving the service in this direction they will be amazing place to have a wedding in the future.
Early planning was Rough:
-Multiple wedding planners that we never knew who was leaving or coming, drastic price changes, different wedding options, lost first date for wedding in miscommunication.
-One wedding planner before she left made it clear we weren’t spending enough with the venue to be worth her time.
-Adam did badmouth old wedding planners and missed a meeting we drove about 2 hours one way for but overall helped us get our wedding planning off the ground.
-We were not informed about construction (3 season patio) until it was underway but it was done before ur wedding and was beautiful.
A month before the wedding:
-Ann and Haley and a team of wedding planners took over. They were wonderful, professional, flexible, timely and seemed very knowledgeable. They really helped solidify our plan and dig into the details.
-Day of was amazing!
WARNING:
-Food is rather expensive purchased there. Outside caterers must be licensed and there is what I think is a substantial fee for outside caterers even when these caterers use nothing from Shenanigans other than tables.
-You will be asked to give tips for everything. The food and drink we thought was reasonable however we also got asked for a tip of the entire bill which we were not really expecting right before we left around midnight the night of. To be fair they said it was optional but I’m big about fair tipping and felt like it was sprung up on me. It did not occur to me that a tip was expected for the entire event which was not a a small amount of money. -
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Ashlee Sent on 04/26/20173.8 out of 5 rating3.8
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We had our wedding here this year and it really did turn out great! The venue is beautiful with the river as a backdrop, but we had some issues with the communication. For the first several months of trying to coordinate and plan, we had multiple event coordinators. Each one having no idea what we were wanting due to the previous coordinator leaving the company. But we were never notified of this, so we would continue to receive an error whenever trying to send emails. They seemed to have fixed this problem by having an event "team" that would respond, and creating a google document for easy access whenever updates were needed. However, there always seemed to be a disconnect with every piece of information. We also received an email at the beginning of the year stating they would be doing major construction on the reception hall, and they expected it to be finished before our wedding. We know they were working really hard to complete the construction, but it was nowhere near done on our wedding day. It was very presentable, but we lost features of the venue that had drawn our eye to it in the first place. Had we known there would even be a potential of construction, and the potential of it not being completed, we wouldn't have chosen this venue.
Starting with our rehearsal and ending after our reception, our event coordinator, Amy, was assigned with us that weekend and she was phenomenal. She definitely made sure we had everything we needed, and took care of a lot of details the day of. She was very patient with us and definitely made us feel totally relaxed! -
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User2837724 Sent on 10/27/20163.6 out of 5 rating3.6
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Quality of service 3 out of 5 rating3.0
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We booked our reservation for this venue about 8 months before our wedding. In that short 8 months we had to go through 4 different wedding planners, as their boss would fire them, the last being fired about 2 weeks before our wedding. We met with the manager, Adam, one time and he was a jerk the whole time and didn't care about anything we said to him. The last wedding planner we had was Sarah and she is the only reason this venue is getting any kind of good review. Sarah knew what she was doing and was the only person who cared about our wedding day.
I would not recommended this venue to anyone who is looking for a stress free wedding planning process as you have to use their wedding planners.
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Samantha Sent on 10/27/20173.1 out of 5 rating3.1
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To start off: the venue is stunning. The whole place is beautiful - from the outdoor area to the Three Seasons room and the side patio, the altar, lighted trees, docks and of course the arcade right next door. The reception hall really does not need a lot of decorations as it has appeal by itself.
When we first met with Adam, it was great. We had a lot of questions and he was pretty much telling us everything we wanted to hear. After we paid the deposit, it was as if we were not important anymore. We booked January of 2016 and our wedding day was October 2017. I understand it is over a year, but the general way we were treated was completely disrespectful. All we wanted were answers to our questions. Through that timeframe, we went through 3-4 different wedding coordinators. It was IMPOSSIBLE to get a hold of any of them (until our last one) and Adam brushed off our concerns. Communication was extremely frustrating.
Ann ended up taking over around August (three months before our big day..!) and I cannot compliment her enough. She answered FAST and addressed all of our concerns, listened like she cared, and was FUN. She is spectacular. She gave her opinions and advice, something I am grateful for and our day went smoothly. Her assistants Haley and Rosie were also spectacular. They were charismatic and you could tell they wanted to make sure your day went well.
We had chosen the VIP package and I would say it was well worth it as it saved us time and money in the long run. We did not have to worry about centerpieces, silverware, time, runners, chair covers, or any other of the “extra” stuff. We just told Ann what we would like and she made I happen. We also decided to have a breakfast buffet and the majourity of it was incredibly delicious (especially the bacon and sausage gravy!) were too spicy but when we addressed it to Rosie, the kitchen made a new batch.
Thank you, Ann, Haley, and Rosie!!!!
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John Sent on 10/26/20161.8 out of 5 rating1.8
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The venue itself is aesthetically pleasing. Great scenery and perfect for photos.
The service is a completely different story. We went through three different wedding coordinators (the first two quit or were fired) and had nothing but problems the entire time. Most of our emails and calls would not be responded to after several follow up attempts. The information presented was often outdated or no longer valid and pricing changed regularly. The owner was rude and dismissive. I would not recommend to anyone looking for quality and consistent customer service throughout your wedding planning process.
Our last coordinator Sarah was far better than the previous two and genuinely seemed to care about the product and services being delivered. Perhaps they are headed in the right direction but definitely have a long way to go. -
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User3014401 Sent on 03/26/20171 out of 5 rating1.0
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When we originally booked we booked with Adam, right off the bat we had an indifferent feeling about him, he seemed to tell us exactly what we wanted to hear. Against our better judgement we booked with him. It didn't take long to realize we had a huge mistake, he began treating us like scum. It wasn't until we met Sarah Beier that we felt like we were finally being listened to. She was kind, caring, and understanding. Months later we received an email from Adam saying to call him to schedule an apt. When we got there, we learned Sarah was no longer working for Shenanigans or Celebrations on the River. He proceeded to bad mouth her and say she just didn't cut it. After 5 months of dealing with her we knew this was a lie. He is complete scum and we are back to having to deal with him. I wish we could salvage our wedding and move it to another venue. We even called Sarah and offered to pay her to be our "wedding planner" for the evening. She politely declined and wouldn't go into the reasons why she is no longer employed by Shenanigans. I am dead positive Adam had something to do with it. He is a total jerk. -
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Please don't go here!! Besides management being awful, every event coordinator this business hires is an absolute disaster (current planner included). Though they pretend to be nice, they are a bit rude and condescending and will not hesitate to lie and take more money than deserved. Also, though I'm not a user myself, the current EP (brenna, she was fired awhile back then rehired) managed to smell of marijuana quite a bit of the time. No accusations...just fact that if you are going to use, keep it off company time! Never going here again and I will tell everyone to stay FAR away! -
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