LA CRESCENT AREA EVENT CENTER
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WEDDINGS

“Love makes all things easy” 
                            -Dwight Moody

Congratulations on your engagement!
The La Crescent Area Event Center is the perfect venue for your most special day, and our dedicated team not only has an eye for detail, but passion to make it as memorable as it should be!
Nestled in the South East corner of Minnesota, neighboring Wisconsin and Iowa, located right off of I-90, and only a five minute drive from Downtown La Crosse, your big day will be accessible and convenient for both local and out of town guests.
With the Best Western Plus Hotel and Swing Bridge Pub onsite and plenty of free parking, you and your guests will enjoy the true convenience of a
​one-stop-shop experience!
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Photo by: Artina Becker with For His Glory
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Photo by: Savannah Steiger Photography
A few unique accommodations that we offer: the convenience of a one-stop-shop for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, getting ready room, reception and gift opening room.

Receive a discounted Room Block at the adjacent Best Western Plus Hotel for your guests to stay the night without having to drive.

Additionally, we offer a complimentary suite the night of for the two of you to share, access to a public park, our spacious outdoor patio and floor to ceiling windows through the entire venue.

Our Grand Ballroom is gorgeous; the perfect space for an indoor ceremony, and can hold up to 380 guests for your reception.

PACKAGES

BASE PACKAGE
  • Banquet tables and Champagne colored chairs
  • Grand Ballroom set up and take down
  • Linen tablecloths and skirting
  • Linen napkins with basic fold options
  • China plates, glassware, and stainless steel flatware
  • Staff through the duration of the event
  • An Event Coordinator to assist you through the entire process
  • Discounted Room Block through the Best Western Plus Hotel
  • Complimentary Suite the night of for the bride and groom​
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Photo by: Artina Becker with For His Glory
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Includes the complete Base package plus:
  • Double draping on Banquet Round tables
  • Premium linen napkin fold options
  • Centerpiece Hardware (three tiered cylinders per table with floating candles)
  • Access to all state-of-the-art AV (three drop-down screen projectors perfect for a slideshow, bluetooth pairing, wireless microphones and more!)
  • Gift opening room the following morning
  • Champagne Toast for your head table
  • Gold or silver charger for each place setting
  • Guaranteed decorating and set-up time the day before event
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES

  • 10+ Approved Caterers to choose from
  • China plates, glassware and stainless steel flatware
  • Cake and desserts are allowed through licensed bakeries
  • Bar service available through Swing Bridge Pub
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Photo by: Savannah Steiger Photography

LOGISTICS

  • A 15% service fee is added to your final invoice
  • Event Liability Insurance is required
  • To secure your date, we require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit that will go toward your final invoice
  • Final guest count is due two weeks prior to your big day
  • A major credit card must be provided at our 30-Day meeting
  • You will work with our Event Coordinator from beginning to end to make sure your vision comes to life!
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Location


  • 4 miles from downtown La Crosse
  • 7 miles from Onalaska
  • 45 miles from Waukon
  • 27 miles from Winona
  • 70 miles from Rochester

Contact Us

​La Crescent Area Event Center
595 Veterans Parkway
La Crescent, MN 55947
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A 501(c)(3) organization

Debbie Hosch
Event Center Manager

[email protected]
507-895-0595
Rebecca Wright
Event Coordinator

[email protected]
​608-799-1013

Best Western Plus
​507-895-1001
Swing Bridge Pub
507-895-1110

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