We hired FreePour for our recent wedding and given their super high reviews, I was excited to have…read morethem on our vendor team. However, in the months leading up to our big day, I became super unimpressed with them and even to the morning of our wedding, their communication was extremely unprofessional and lacking. Justin was super unresponsive the month leading up to our wedding and blamed "his email being funky all summer" which is a wild excuse as a wedding vendor. I had to reach out a couple times to get confirmation about everything and once he finally got back to us, I asked him to help us put together an estimate and he grossly overestimated how much to buy. We only went through a quarter of what we purchased per his recommendation *on the low end*. He emailed me the day before the wedding and asked to confirm that the venue had a bar and they didn't need to bring one, and I could not believe he waited until 24 hours before go-time to confirm that. Lastly, the bartenders showed up late, to the point where we were formulating a backup plan on how to get soda and planned on having two guests tend bar. Justin ignored all of our attempts to reach out and confirm they were on their way. Once the actual bartenders got there, they did a great job and the night went great, but the entire communication between when we booked to the day before was an absolute disaster. If you want a stress free day, I genuinely would not recommend working with FreePour.

Justin's crew did a great job at my wedding this past weekend. The bartenders were happy and…read moreaccommodating. One thing to note, we had purchased multiple bottles of hard liquor with the intention that one kind of each would be opened at a time so we could return what wasn't used. The bartenders opened every single bottle of hard liquor, so now we have bottles of liquor that either weren't used at all or were only used for one drink, and we don't drink every kind that's opened but we can't return them. I'd guess this cost us over $100.

Showtime was absolutely amazing to work with for my wedding! They nailed down a timeline for us and…read moresmall details I would never of thought of. They really know what they're doing and they know how to keep the flow of your day moving and how to get people dancing! I loved that Tony was so detail-oriented in our meetings together. I truly felt confident that the day was going to be perfect and the DJ Matt was a such a perfect fit for our day. Thank you both again for making it such a great day!

I honestly don't even know where to begin with the experience we had with Tony and Showtime…read moreEntertainment. My husband and I booked him ASAP after seeing him DJ at another wedding we attended. He went above and beyond with absolutely everything he did! Not only was he an amazing DJ but he basically planned out our whole wedding. Having Tony be part of our wedding gave me all the confidence in the world that our day would be perfect. He is insanely attentive and professional. We had so many compliments about the music he played and overall performance of the night. I would HIGHLY recommend going with Showtime Entertainment (especially Tony) if you want to have a fun night and have zero worries on your day. I would never go with anyone else!

I highly recommended Olmstead Catering for any large party or wedding! They hit all the marks that…read morewere important to us in our wedding planning process (ie reasonable price per plate, flexible to our needs, quick response time, great patient attitude, and very professional and knowledgeable.) We worked with Olmstead Catering for our 250 person wedding. Nothing against beef tips and chicken, but we have had that a little too often at weddings so we knew we wanted something different. They created an Italian or German menu that would fit the two-meat/plate cost; other caterers would up charge any change to the specific menus they have. We were able to taste, pick and adjust a menu perfect for us. We picked the German menu and we received so many compliments from our guests! Great food and a fun time is something that guests remember from weddings; Olmstead Catering gave us that for sure! Thanks!

From the owner: Olmstead Catering LLC is a trusted wedding and event catering company based in Holcombe, WI,…read moreproudly serving Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Cadott, Menomonie, and the greater Chippewa Valley. We specialize in buffet-style catering for weddings, corporate events, and large gatherings of 100+ guests across Northwest Wisconsin. Our team delivers bold flavors, customizable menus, and smooth, professional service from start to finish. Since 2017, we’ve served thousands at major Wisconsin music festivals in Cadott, including VIP, corporate, backstage, and artist hospitality, building a reputation for efficient, high-volume food service without sacrificing quality. From elegant wedding receptions to corporate banquets, conferences, and holiday parties, we provide stress-free planning, allergy-conscious options, professional staffing, and beautifully presented buffets that keep lines moving and guests satisfied. Family-owned and locally trusted, Olmstead Catering is known for clear communication, reliable execution, and food that gets people talking. Planning a wedding or event in the Chippewa Valley? Contact Olmstead Catering today to check availability and start building your custom menu. Cooking with Love. Catering with Passion.

Brittany is the BEST!!!! Admittedly I didn't know if I wanted to add this cost to my budget, but I…read morewas planning a wedding from out of state, and even though my venue had an on-site events planner, I figured the distance could benefit from extra help. BEST MONEY I SPENT! Within the last couple months, my venue had some major turnover and issues, and Brittany came to the rescue. I had only hired her for day-of coordination, but she was on top of it all, contacting the venue to straighten out details so I didn't have to, and so organized and wonderful on the day! It was like having an extra Bestie for the day whose sole mission was to make the day perfect for us. I cannot even imagine how many things she handled that I didn't have to even think about. She is absolutely magic! Hire her - I promise you will thank yourself later!

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