Real Weddings in Eau Claire, the Chippewa Valley & Western Wisconsin
Looking for real wedding photos from a venue you're considering?
You're in the right place. This page collects the weddings I've photographed across Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Pepin, and the North Shore of Lake Superior, sorted by city and venue, so you can see what a full wedding day actually looks like in the space you're touring.
I'm Andrew Samplawski, a wedding photographer based in Chippewa Falls. Over 16 years, I've photographed more than 600 weddings in 37 states and abroad, but the Chippewa Valley is home. I know which venues glow at golden hour, where the light falls during a fall ceremony, and which corners of a barn become the best portrait spots once the sun drops.
Each gallery below is a real couple's day, not a styled shoot. You'll see getting-ready moments, ceremonies, family photos, couple portraits, receptions, and the small in-between moments that end up mattering most when they're printed in an heirloom album.
Eau Claire, WI Wedding Venues
Eau Claire has some of the most versatile wedding venues in Western Wisconsin, from modern event centers to downtown spaces in the heart of the city. These venues work well for couples who want everything under one roof: ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception without moving guests between locations. As an Eau Claire wedding photographer, I also love pairing an indoor venue with nearby spots along the Chippewa River or downtown for couple portraits.
West Creek Event Center, Eau Claire, WI
The Crescent at The Eau Claire Event District, Eau Claire, WI
Holiday Inn South, Eau Claire, WI
Menomonie, WI Wedding Venues
Menomonie has become one of the most popular areas for barn weddings and countryside venues in the Chippewa Valley. Rolling fields, tree lines and open sky give these venues a relaxed, rustic feel that photographs beautifully, especially in the last hour before sunset. If you're planning a barn wedding near Menomonie, these galleries show how each space looks from first look through the last dance.
Emerald Ridge - Menomonie, WI
The Legacy Barn - Menomonie, WI
The Cobble & Vine - Menomonie, WI
Chippewa Falls, WI Wedding Venues
Chippewa Falls is my hometown, and these are some of my favorite places to photograph a wedding. From lakeside views on Lake Wissota to orchards and gardens, Chippewa Falls wedding venues offer a mix of natural backdrops you won't find in a ballroom. Couples here tend to want relaxed, outdoor-forward days, and the variety of light and landscape makes for portraits with real sense of place.
Lake Wissota Golf & Events, Chippewa Falls, WI
Lilydale, Chippewa Falls, WI
Dixon’s Apple Orchard, Chippewa Falls, WI
Hillsdale, WI Wedding Venues
Just north of the Chippewa Valley, Hillsdale offers a quiet, rural setting for couples who want a true countryside barn wedding. Wide-open land and a slower pace make it easy to step away for portraits without anyone feeling rushed.
The Enchanted Barn, Hillsdale, WI
Barronett, WI Wedding Venues
In northwest Wisconsin, Barronett is a beautiful destination for couples who want rolling hills, open views and a weekend-getaway feel for their guests. It's worth the drive, and the landscape gives every portrait a big, open backdrop.
Roosevelt Hills, Barronett, WI
Pepin, WI Wedding Venues
Pepin sits along the Great River Road near Lake Pepin, one of the most scenic stretches of the Mississippi. Wedding venues here blend woods, meadows and barn spaces for an intimate, natural feel. Couples drawn to Pepin often want a wedding that feels like a weekend away, and the bluffs and river valley make it an easy area to photograph.
Woods & Co, Pepin, WI
The Hidden Meadow & Barn, Pepin, WI
Duluth, MN Wedding Venues
I regularly photograph weddings in Duluth and along Minnesota's North Shore. Historic ballrooms and classic architecture make Duluth wedding venues feel timeless, and Lake Superior, Canal Park and the shoreline are minutes away for couple portraits. If you're planning a Duluth or North Shore wedding, these galleries show how indoor elegance and lakeside portraits come together in one day.
Greysolon Ballroom, Duluth, MN
The Moorish Room, Duluth, MN
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you photograph weddings outside of Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls?
Yes. I'm based in Chippewa Falls and photograph weddings throughout Western Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Menomonie, Hudson, Pepin, Rice Lake, and Barronett, as well as Duluth and the North Shore in Minnesota. I'm also available for destination weddings and elopements.
Have you photographed at my wedding venue before?
If your venue is listed on this page, yes, and you can see a full real wedding there. If it isn't, I've likely worked there or nearby; reach out and I'll share examples from similar spaces.
What's included in your wedding photography coverage?
Coverage typically includes getting ready, the ceremony, family formals, couple portraits, and the reception. Every wedding includes an online gallery, and I offer heirloom albums and prints so your photos live somewhere other than a phone.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Most couples book 9 to 15 months before their date. Saturdays from June through October in the Chippewa Valley and Duluth area fill up first, so earlier is better for peak season.
Why look at full real weddings instead of a portfolio?
A portfolio shows the best few images from many weddings. A real wedding gallery shows how a photographer handles an entire day at one venue, including lighting challenges, the timeline, and candid moments. It's the most honest way to see what your own gallery will look like.
Planning a Wedding in Western Wisconsin?
Whether you're touring venues in Eau Claire, dreaming of a barn wedding in Menomonie, or planning a lakeside day in Duluth, I'd love to hear about it. Check your date and let's talk about how to tell the story of your wedding day, from the first look to the album you'll hand down someday.