My parents, my husband and I hired Weddings by Nancy for our wedding in Sept of 2012. At first, I…read morewasn't even sure we needed a wedding planner, but after picking an outdoor site for both the ceremony and the reception we decided that a planner might indeed be necessary. Most of our planning was done with Jill, and though their name is Weddings by Nancy, I want to make sure to point out that if you end up working with Jill you will in no way feel that you are not getting top notch service. I loved working with Jill. One of the things I love about both Nancy and Jill is how calm they are, they will greet you with a smile and a hug and I never saw either of them ruffled, even by my frequent changes or indecisiveness. I was nervous that by working with a wedding planner that somehow I would feel like all my inspiration that I found and wanted to implement would be changed or somehow feel less "mine", but Jill really helped me feel like we were planning this together and allowed my ideas to shine through. That being said, if you are completely lost on what you would like for your wedding they would be a blessing too. One of the things they do really well is providing you a few ideas at a time as to not overwhelm or confuse you. Weddings by Nancy also designed our wedding invites and escort cards. We received countless compliments on them. They were fantastic. Outside of the execution of decor, I found the assistance of a wedding planner to be particularly helpful during the catering meetings. Making a custom menu was much easier with a planner helping guide the conversations. It was also helpful to have a planner along at the florist meeting to make sure we covered each arrangement needed. Having a wedding planner was essential for our outdoor location because I wasn't aware of the little extras we might need, for example, a generator, a tent for the caterer, or insurance for the bar. Weddings by Nancy also helped us organize shuttles for our guests which would not have been possible without their help. The knowledge and expertise of Jill and Nancy in these areas was invaluable. If you are a detailed budget person you will appreciate the budget that is given to you right away and updated regularly by Weddings by Nancy. I have often heard people complain they went way over budget, in the end, we did go over budget, but it wasn't because of Weddings by Nancy, they always offered solutions to keep us on budget, we just chose to keep all the flowers, or serve champagne, etc. On the day of the wedding was when it became 100% obvious that there was no way that the wedding of my dreams could have been executed without Weddings By Nancy. I was beyond pleased with all of the decor. As I mentioned earlier, I was nervous that somehow I would feel that it wasn't my ideas, but that wasn't the case at all. In the end, I felt like it was my ideas, their suggestions and expertise, and a whole lot of Jill and Nancy's sweat and hard work that made the day perfect. The wedding of our dreams was put to life. On the day of the wedding I was able to wake up and just worry about getting ready, there was no setting of the room, or decorating to be done on my part, all I had to do was show up. Weddings by Nancy on the other hand was there from 6 am until well after the last bus left. All in all, I think anyone would be lucky to have Jill or Nancy assisting them with their wedding.

Weddings By Nancy was the BEST investment I made in my wedding! If you are thinking of hiring a…read morewedding planner, do it and hire Weddings By Nancy. I am a busy business owner and was feeling a bit overwhelmed with all of the detail that goes into planning a wedding. It was also important to me that my friends and family did not have to work on my special day. Nancy is a very warm person and made me feel like my event was her only event. My wedding was very small and intimate but she took care that everything was just as special as any large wedding. Sadly, my parent were unable to attend my wedding. Nancy made the disappointment of this so much better. She did everything that a mother would do with her daughter during the planning process and on my wedding day. I felt as though I was her family. She was very accommodating to my availability for meetings, sometimes working late nights and weekends just to work with my schedule. She was also quick to answer my email and phone calls. She was professional in every way! Even under last minute changes that threatened to damper my wedding day, Nancy remained calm and offered satisfying solutions to any problems - truly going out of her way! Nancy and her service is absolutely priceless! I can't put a price tag on it! Truly, the BEST investment I made in my wedding! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I waited a while to write this review because I wanted to be fair. If I had written it the day of…read morethe event it would have been 1 star. Given the time of further consideration, I think 3 stars is legit. Here's the deal: I attended a family wedding here earlier this summer. The bride & groom were radiant, their friends were ecstatic to participate in their nuptials & everyone in the family was thrilled this day had arrived. We were all eager to celebrate. The venue at The Court Above Main, meaning the large room where the wedding & reception took place, is gorgeous. With high ceilings & floor to ceiling windows there is plenty of natural light on a sunny afternoon. It's elegant & creates a lovely mood as the guests anticipate the blessed event. Finally, the moment arrives...the wedding was a delight. Soon after, pictures began & most of us were quickly scooted out of the wedding venue to a small outside ante-room which turned out to be the bar. There were about 120 guests. Thankfully, not the 150 expected, or this would have been even worse. That's 120 people all eager to get a drink at a small counter with 2 very nice, but obviously overwhelmed, bartenders. Once everyone had their drinks we were all stuck in this ante-room where there were a few tall tables & at most, 8 places to sit. It was a hot summer day & this room didn't have enough air conditioning. Everyone was sweating, there was practically no place to sit, there was barely room to stand, and not a bite to nibble on. (I realize that may have been an error made by the wedding couple in terms of not considering appetizers of any kind. However, what legitimate venue purporting to provide exceptional wedding services would allow an oversight like this without being sure the wedding couple seriously understood the importance of something to eat while drinking alcohol?). We were stuck in this situation for more than 2 hours! That's how long it took the room where the wedding occurred to be transitioned with tables & chairs for the dinner. Yup, 2 hours of being too hot, with aching feet, and no place to escape. Being a wedding, there were several elderly family members in attendance who were able to snag the few available chairs. But not everyone. So finally, people started trying to go in the main room where the tables & chairs were being set up & where it was much cooler because the AC worked almost too well. Those who tried got yelled at! That's hardly a welcoming vibe. The reason this transition took so long is because there were only 2 people on staff doing all the work. I have a good friend who manages wedding events & when I told him about this wedding, he said they always have a minimum staff of 5 for this number of people so they can ensure the transition happens in no more than 20 minutes. Now that seems reasonable. Once we were finally seated for dinner, the same 2 people were the only ones both serving & clearing. They were nice enough, but it all took way too long. I've gone on long enough. I'll finish by saying with this size venue & their limited staffing, I'm sure it could be a lovely wedding for 50 people, 75 at the most. Otherwise, it's simply not a large enough space, at least for the drinking portion of the event. And you'd be smart to insist there are a minimum of 4 staff to handle transitions & serving. Also insist there are enough tables & chairs in the bar area.

I was a wedding guest here in September. The venue itself is great, a cool cocktail room, and the…read moremain reception are is also nice. It's on the smaller side, so don't expect to have 150+ people and be comfortable, but for the clientele it serves, it's a great option. My frustration is with one of the bartenders. I ordered an old fashioned, a fairly common drink for most wedding-goers. The bartender made the drink, placed it in front of me, and said that it would be an extra $2 because "it's all alcohol, compared to other drinks." He caught me off guard, seeing as everything else other than top-shelf liquor is included in an open-bar package. The drink wasn't made with premium whiskey anyhow, unless Jack Daniels is considered premium in this neck of the woods. Anyways, if they're going to stiffarm you for an extra $2 here and there, so be it. But, to make your drink, set it down in front of you, and then ask for extra money, that's just unprofessional. Be upfront about it. The drink would've been better served tossed in his face, as his bartending skills were more insulting than anything.

As a September 2026 bride, one thing I've learned during wedding planning is that choosing a venue…read morethat 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.

My extended family and I attended a wedding and reception/ dinner at Celebrations on the River on a…read morebeautiful early fall day recently. I was very impressed. The wedding itself was held outside with the river in the background. The day was cloudless and warm for early October. All in all a beautiful setting. The reception/dinner was held in the adjoining building. This was very convenient as guests could simply walk a few feet for a drink at the bar inside - this is Wisconsin after all. The seating for the meal was comfortable and the sound system worked great. This is definitely a great choice for a celebration. There is lots of parking nearby.

Food was tasty. Patio relaxing. Wait staff ver pleasant. Great way to relax after a solid day of…read morework.

I've been there twice, and although the golf course is private the food area is public. Both times…read morewe sat out on the deck and could watch people tee off and got a great meal both times! They have a nice menu of some daily special that's aren't normally on the menu. Overall a great dinner.

A great 2 week stay, great staff and facilities. Does lack sewer at each site but they have a…read morereasonable rates to have someone stop by and empty the tanks. Really enjoyed our stay.

We were here the end of April on a cool and rainy weekend…read more It was really quiet and pretty! We had spot 116 right on the river. Lots of space and nature all around. We saw a group of bald eagles on the shore across the channel. Bring binoculars! New picnic tables at most of the sites. The shower house was spotless. New shower curtains, fresh paint. Love that the park is gated so you don't have to worry about a thing!

This is an absolutely fabulous B&B. The owner and her daughter are wonderful! They communicated…read morewell, the food was fabulous and the rooms were great! I have stayed there three times in the last 9 months!

My wife and I had an awesome experience on our brief 1 night stay this past Labor Day Weekend…read more Quiet, clean, comfortable bed and pillows. We stayed in the "toy" room. Others enjoyed the shared TV/Reading room. Short walk to campus, downtown, bars and restaurants. Great homemade breakfast of juice, coffee, fruit, soufflé and sausages. My wife is gluten free and they had fresh blueberry muffins to accommodate her.

Yikes! I have visited the Charmant once a week for 3 years. Today I have to give this establishment…read more2 stars. For many reasons. The bar and restaurant is closed again, leaving the only option the rooftop. Last week I visited the roof top and found they didn't anticipate the weekend of activities in La Crosse. Every time we asked for a simple cocktail, it was oh we don't have cranberry juice up here,or simple syrup like it was unattainable?? It was like everyone was grumpy, like they were annoyed. I take this to mean the management is sloppy and the wait staff has to constantly improvise. It's not like the hotel has 24 floors? Asked for shaved Parmesan, for the pizza. The bar service acted like I was asking for moon cheese! Grudgingly they said no we don't have any here in the rooftop bar. At this point I noticed the manager standing sentinel and rather arrogant, stating that he "doesn't like cheese ", so I guess nobody does?

We had a great time at the rooftop terrace! We went around 3pm and it was pretty busy. It was…read moresmaller than expected but a nice rooftop to hangout at. All the drinks were delicious so you can't go wrong. Service was prompt even though it was busy and really kind. Such a fun place to go to!

Jordana Snyder is absolutely the best photographer in La Crosse! She's a true professional all the…read moreway around. Jordana is extremely talented and is an absolute blast to work with! Jordana, and her husband Wes, will ensure they capture all of those special moments of your big day. Jordana takes the time to get to know you and what makes your story unique as a couple, then very creatively tailors your session accordingly. As our wedding day approached, Jordana used her experience to advise us and help set a timeline plan for our wedding day. She worked very well with all of our other vendors to stay on track and on schedule. Even when exterior circumstances altered the original plan, Jordana being a seasoned professional, remained cool under pressure and worked with us on the fly to adjust accordingly. Part of our story involves family that was not able to attend in person due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. It breaks our heart that we could not have part of the family there with us physically. Photos of our wedding will be the only thing we have to send to them, making them priceless to us. We entrusted Jordana to capture those moments and we know she was up for the challenge. There isn't anyone we would have rather had helping us capture our story through amazing photo memories! We have been working with Jordana for the past year from our engagement photo session to our wedding day in October. We will continue to go to her for any future photography needs and have already been referring JSP to all of our family and friends! If you want to work with the best, you owe it to yourself to contact Jordana. You will not be disappointed!

Jordana was a joy to work with and made our wedding day stress free and fun. She helped us pose…read moreand made us feel extremely comfortable through all of the pictures. Our pictures came to us in record time and turned out stunning! Thank you Jordana !!