Celebrations on the River

, and our coordinator did an excellent job helping everything run smoothly throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. One of the biggest highlights was the venue itself. We received numerous compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything looked, from the ceremony space to the reception area. The property provided a wonderful backdrop for our wedding and helped create a memorable experience for everyone who attended. The food was another standout. We received countless compliments from our guests about the meal, and many people told us it was some of the best wedding food they had ever had. The quality, presentation, and service exceeded our expectations, and we were very happy with our selections. The only issue we experienced was during our outdoor ceremony. Some guests noticed paint transferring from the chairs onto their clothing when they sat down. We brought this to the attention of the staff, and they were receptive to the feedback. While it was unfortunate, it did not significantly impact our day. One thing future couples should be aware of is that many of the décor and food options are tied to the package level and the amount spent per guest. Higher-tier packages include additional menu selections, décor options, and other enhancements. This wasn’t necessarily a negative, but it is something worth understanding early in the planning process so you can select the package that best fits your vision and budget. Overall, our wedding day was everything we hoped it would be. The staff worked hard to make our day special, the venue was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. We are grateful to the team at Celebrations on the River for helping create such a memorable day and would gladly recommend them to other couples looking for a wedding venue in the La Crosse area.

s. The unlimited decor option helped so much since we did not need to search for ideas and items, everything was also of quality and quantity that we could have as much fun designing as our imagination and creativity could manage. The food and drinks were amazing, and all our guests were raving about the food and quality. Same goes to the VIP vendors that are associated with the venue, having an available list of vendors who are trustworthy and know how to set up/take the best photos at the venue was incredibly helpful. Kayla was so helpful with the entire planning process and on the day helped us with any extra questions we had or things we forgot. The staff was all polite too and were quick to help us out. With how big the day was, we were incredibly nervous for all the planning and hoping everything would turn out the way we dreamed. Thanks to Celebrations and their amazing team, we had everything we could dream of and more. Afterwards we had several people asking us questions about the venue for their own weddings! We cannot wait to come back for another wedding or event.

ons. 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. Its absolutely stunning

eautiful 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.

low us to refund the money we paid in, they did allow us to change the date twice. We ended up working with multiple coordinators over the 6 years (we booked the venue in 2019) and the venue had many big changes in that time as well. Everyone was very forthcoming with information as circumstances changed. We finally got married on 10/31/2025. As our event approached, we did have some issues with floorplans changing and some items adjusting on our contract. My guess is that notes got lost as coordinators changed. These changes were quickly corrected or explained as we started hammering out details for our event. Kayla was wonderful to work with! She was responsive to email and made sure to double and triple check that details were in order. She went above and beyond by assisting with moving tables and coming up with back up plans when the grandfather of the bride was having issues making it down the aisle. When our DJ failed to show up on time, she helped us queue music on the venues overhead sound system. I do wish there had been more communication regarding our allergen friendly dishes, as we had not set up a system for how those guests were going to receive their plates. The venue was gorgeous and the staff was friendly. They even had decor items for rent if needed. Overall, we had a very nice experience with Celebrations, even if some things had to be gone over twice due to miscommunication. I would recommend using Celebrations on the River for your next event!

nd her team enough for executing such an amazing wedding day!! Our family and friends could not stop talking about how beautiful the place was and how good the food was! 

as beautiful on the river. The food, bartenders, and the decor were all perfect.

omment on how this was one of the best weddings they have been to!

making sure all of our planning and the wedding day itself went smoothly. We’ve had several of our guests rave about how smooth and beautiful our wedding day was. We loved that we didn’t have to set up or clean up, besides the DIY items we brought ourselves. The bridal and groom suites are amazing and spacious! Center court is beautiful. We could not ask for a better day.

r, Kayla, was top notch! She was so helpful throughout the whole process and made sure everything went as planned. If I didn’t have her there I don’t think I would have made it through the day with my sanity! Thank you for everything!

events so easy and stress free!! We got to truly enjoy our day instead of being stressed and worried about something going wrong.

long telling me how amazing everyone was going from the catering staff, bartenders, and best of all the coordinator Kayla. They were all sooo amazing. Went above and beyond to make sure our night went perfect and smooth. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and I am so glad I found this place. Everyone asked me why I chose 3 hours away from home and I guess I just knew. I just knew that it would be perfect.

othly and that the planning process was as easy as possible! She responded quickly to every question, answered every call, and was incredible about scheduling all of our check-ins and making sure we were always on the same page! She gave us very solid advice and guidance and was just incredible to work with. The day of, she did SO much to make sure the day went perfectly, even when some unexpected issues popped up. She made sure to handle it all gracefully, professionally, and discreetly to make sure we as the couple were not stressed about anything. She checked in with me consistently throughout the day, was amazing with my wedding party and our parents, and we genuinely can't thank her enough! The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous! The vision came together perfectly and it was wonderful that they provided on-site food, transportation/shuttle service, decorations, the bride and groom suite, and their staff were all professional and kind! We received so many compliments on the venue, the decor, the outdoor ceremony area and so much more! Truly the most perfect and beautiful day we could have imagined in this venue and the staff were absolutely incredible! We cannot recommend this venue enough!

or was awesome. She is organized, prepared, and made our day so special. She was there all day helping with our wedding and went out of her way to grant our requests. The venue is beautiful on the river with twinkling lights and fire pits at night. The inside decor is customizable and everything turned out just how we wanted it. Celebrations made wedding planning fun and very easy. The hair/makeup, DJ, shuttle bus, and photographer were arranged through their list of trusted partners and we cannot speak highly enough of all of them also. Prices were fair and upfront. Many of our guests have commented how our wedding was the most beautiful they have been to and enjoyed the riverside, playing beanbags, and the indoor/outdoor bar. The outside ceremony space is beautiful and we would not have changed a thing. The bride/groom "getting ready" rooms were set up so well and had everything we needed. Our wedding planning experience was low stress, and even fun, because of everything Kayla and the Celebrations team did for us. We will be recommending Celebrations for anyone that wants an amazing wedding experience.

nt smoothly and we have Kayla to thank for that! Everything was beautiful! Highly recommend!

She was very accommodating and provided excellent insight. My fiancé and I attended a tasting event prior to my wedding, which made everything come together in my mind. We got to try the food, which was delicious, but we also got to see the decorations and possible centerpieces to choose from. I had a winter wedding, but I really wanted to use the beautiful outdoor space for engagement photos before the weather turned frigid. Kayla was kind enough to allow for this. I didn't realize how many little details to into planning a wedding and a reception, but Celebrations made everything so simple. When my reception was over, I didn't have to stay and clear the tables, instead I got to enjoy being with my new husband. Thanks to everyone at Celebrations for helping create an amazing wedding reception!

thing we wanted.

. The indoor space is beautiful and offers space large enough to host very large weddings. They have a few different venue options. We chose Center Court which is the largest. With Center Court, we loved that they had a large outdoor space for cocktail hour and also a large bride and groom suite to get ready. All of the food we had was great and we received many compliments from our guests. You cannot go wrong with anything that they have to offer. Kayla, our wedding coordinator, and the rest of the team at Celebrations was great to work with. Kayla made everything go so smooth and worked through any changes we wanted to make. She was awesome! You will not be disappointed with your decision to have Celebrations host your wedding!

orried about a thing - they are responsive, kind, and helpful. The food was good, the drinks were well tended, and the staff was so attentive to my husband and I all night making sure we were happy and had what we needed. Our bridal party was able to have a relaxing day being part of our wedding because we were so relaxed knowing Celebrations had everything managed!

e red stain would look better especially if your color scheme doesn't go with red). Having a venue that's all encompassing (food, dessert, and event timing coordination) took a lot of stress off of the planning and they have a lot of options when it comes to decor, food, and desserts. But we do have few a critiques. One of the entrees (Shrimp scampi) was served lukewarm. Celebrations changed the chair style that comes with the venue after we signed the contract. The woodsy chairs are now included with the venue, but because we signed our contract when the black plastic chairs were standard we had to pay per chair to get the woodsy ones. It would have been nice to give us the option to choose without paying extra since both were available. Lastly the food we chose as part of the grooms package had 8 total sliders whereas the bride's package had a full platter of sandwiches. Not sure what happened there but thankfully the guys were able to take the sandwiches the girls weren't going to eat. When talking with others who chose Celebrations and through our own experience there is a general consensus that the pricing/cost of things (what's included and what isn't) wasn't as clear as it should be given the overall cost of venue. I know they've revamped their process since we signed our contract so hopefully those issues have been resolved. But I cannot stress the importance of asking a lot of questions. If you can't find any reference to your question in the paperwork/contract ask! Don't assume you know what the answer will be and you'll will be fine. All that being said Kayla Korish, our coordinator at Celebrations was very helpful, responsive to our questions, and remained professional when handling our frustrations. She worked hard to ensure our day went off without a hitch and stepped up during rehearsal when our day of coordinator was late. She also succeeded in getting us a bottle of Jezynowka (polish blackberry brandy) to enjoy during the event, which is a celebratory staple of the bride's family. We would definitely recommend Celebrations (especially River Park) to those looking for an all encompassing venue that sports both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations that has a woodsy vibe.

he clear choice. They made the process seamless by providing a coordinator to help walk us through all the different phases of wedding planning. The venue itself is beautiful, inside and outside. We received so many compliments from our guests! It was a perfect day.

hem was extremely helpful, especially because we were out of town and it would have been difficult to bring all of the decorations to La Crosse. The day of, was really great, and a lot of fun. Unfourcently after the wedding was over, they did end up charging us for damage that we know we did not do, but because there are no cameras/no way to prove, we do have to pay. As the bride, I am not very happy because I know how the placed looked before I left. Now when I look back on what was supposed to be the best day of my life, I picture the fact that I got blamed for something that I did not do. Which is extremely heartbreaking. We do understand that someone needs to take the blame, but it really sucks that it has to be the bride and the groom. They were a good venue, but the entire damage thing felt like a scam to us. This is just a reminder to all brides out there, to be mindful of the wedding venue that you are looking at, it is easy to take advantage of brides because all they want is the perfect day. Read all of the reviews not just the good ones, regardless of the amount that there is, and do what is best for you. Oh yeah, and take pictures at the end of the night, so you can prove that you didn't break anything.

ured out. I (bride) did not ever feel stressed and felt like I should have been doing things but didn’t need to because Celebrations had it all under control. Not having to worry about set up or tear down was one of the biggest selling points…not to mention it is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much to the staff at Celebrations and a special shout out to Kayla our amazing coordinator! She stayed cool, calm, and collected the day of, and checked with us multiple times to make sure the day was going just as we wanted. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for giving us the day we always dreamed of!

ening to see if we needed anything. We have received nothing but rave reviews from our 250 guests as well. In their words, “this wedding will be a tough one for anyone to top!” Thank you for your help, quick responses, friendly staff, and overall great experience!

significantly less stressful without needing to set up everything yourself. The bar is beautiful and the bartenders were so helpful! We ended up with a rainy day, and the staff very quickly and efficiently adjusted the indoor space. The only thing I would have liked more is a little more communication and reminders from our coordinator throughout. Overall, we had a great day and we would recommend!

rolled around, I felt so taken care of that I didn't have to think about a thing on my wedding day. Definitely recommend utilizing their decorations because they are very beautiful and it makes the whole process that much smoother and stress free!

and we only have good things to say!

nately, they ask you to decide on packages very early, before your guest list is completely set, which could impact your decision.

or planning night. Make sure to give realistic guest numbers at the beginning of planning to get a better picture of what costs will look like. Overall, happy with our experience!

no need to “inquire for pricing.” The staff was excellent, and our coordinator was particularly wonderful. Not only did she promptly respond to numerous questions via email throughout the entire process, but on the day of the wedding she would pop in from time to time to see if we needed anything. Our guests raved about the food and never had to wait long at the bar for a drink. It was such a stress reliever to not have to coordinate any food or beverage service as they take care of everything in house. We were told numerous times throughout the evening how stunning the indoor and outdoor spaces were, it was definitely a bonus to have access to both. Start to finish, it was an amazing experience, we cannot recommend this venue enough!

corations, bride and grooms dressing rooms with drinks and snacks, appetizers, dinner, dessert - all is included. Bartender was great! Adam worked with us to make our special day happen on a very short notice. We utilized some of the vendors on their preferred vendor list and everything worked out perfect. All food was excellent. We would highly recommend talking with Adam to set up your perfect wedding day.

ice, a catered meal, and reception. It was wonderful not to have to worry about anything but enjoying our day with friends and family. Their bridal room for ceremony preparation was exquisite. We received many compliments from our guests. I would choose them again in a heartbeat.

d hands with her. Another detail about Celebrations we thoroughly enjoyed was their decor. We loved their options and loved the fact that they set up and took down everything for us. We chose to have a winter wedding with beautiful Christmas trees, rustic decor, pine needles/cranberry centerpieces, all provided by Celebrations. It was everything we wanted and more. Again, we can’t thank Kayla enough for all of her hard work of making our dream wedding come to life. 10/10 recommend! - Megan & Colin

d Kayla we had no issues. Kayla was excellent throughout the process with answering our questions and requests with honesty. Celebrations was very accommodating throughout the process as well. We gambled with an outdoor ceremony in the middle of November but the Wisconsin weather held off. The entire day of, Kayla and the celebrations team were extremely accommodating and easy to work with. Kayla kept us on track with the timeline throughout the day and evening. She even threw in some jokes along the way. Brandon and the other bartender were absolutely phenomenal. I heard great things from our guests about them. They kept the beer stocked all night long and poured some great drinks. I highly recommend Celebrations on the River to anyone looking for a venue. They have all sorts of different packages with different perks in each. Being in school and planning a wedding is extremely stressful but with the packages they offer, the planning process was streamlined and made super easy. We can thank the celebrations team enough for the most perfect day!

r 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.

as great! Decor was exactly how I imagined it! It was extremely nice to have everything set up and torn down without having to lift a finger. Kayla was also super accommodating to whatever came up in my husband and I's schedule. The reason I didn't give 5 stars overall was due to the bar service... The indoor bar was EXTREMELY SLOW. We had roughly 330 people at our wedding, and the average wait time for a guest to get a drink was 15-30 minutes... They ran out of Coors Light bottles, and Busch Light bottles. We even warned Kayla prior to the wedding that there would need to be good bar service for our friends and family, especially Coors & Busch, I mean we are in Wisconsin for goodness sake. There were only two bartenders for the huge bar, and they were extremely rude and unapologetic, especially the male bartender. In my opinion, if you are going to wait over 15 minutes for a drink that's overpriced, the bartenders should at least make the experience better, or smooth it over. Following our wedding, the bar is the only thing our guests complained to us about.. Honestly rate the bar 1 out of 5 stars, and that's being kind... Super unfortunate experience considering everything else throughout the wedding planning and experience at Celebrations was good.

ing covered! No matter how busy things got she always had time to check in and answer our questions. Everything ran smoothly and it was the Dark fairytale wedding of our dreams. We could not have asked for a better day. The venue is gorgeous and we felt like royalty. Thank you!!!

river, and the amazing staff and planning process. We originally booked the smaller serenity hall but then were informed they were upgrading the venue and adding a courtyard ceremony space attached. They kept our venue price the same and let us view it after construction. It was beautiful and convenient being right by the venue with more chairs than the original ceremony space. The planning process with celebrations makes for a lot less stress for brides. You can choose a VIP package with everything included or for a small guest count like we had- an a la cart option. We met with a coordinator to go through all the details about 5 times during the planning process and they were very responsive to emails with adjustments or questions. We got so many compliments from guests on the beautiful wedding venue and the convenience of it being all in one. Our parents also noticed how attentive our coordinator Allie was during the rehearsal and day of the wedding. A HUGE help!! Couldn’t recommend Celebrations on the River enough!!

l of the decorations. They have so many options to choose from! Kayla and Heather were great to work with and helped make the big day stress free.

e some minor things that came up but overall our day turned out great and our friends and family all had a great time!

ly we were working with Ann but about 3 months out we found out she had left, I was a bit worried but Kayla was absolutely AMAZING. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and nothing went wrong, we got soooo many compliments on the food/dessert, the venue, the decor, the drinks and bartender. If I had to go back and redo the entire day I would choose celebrations again. I seriously cannot recommend them enough! Thanks for making our special day perfect in every way possible!

area was a dream come true! They were amazing to work with. My wedding planner quit a few months ago and they gave me someone new, I was a bit hesitant at first, but Kayla absolutely killed it. She was SO responsive, professional, and listened to what I wanted. I can't say enough good things about her!! Celebrations provided the food, decor, desert and everything else for me, which made the planning process so much easier. They also do a ton of weddings so they know exactly what their doing! I'm still in awe of how smooth and great everything went this past weekend. Received so many compliments from my guests. If I were to go back and do it all again, there would be no doubt I would choose Celebrations. Thanks for making my day everything I envisioned and more!!