From the cake baker to ceremony officiant to dressmaker, it takes a village to orchestrate a wedding. That's why thousands of you voted for your favorite vendors, thanking them for their continuing work.
Here are the finalists for our Best of 2017 awards. The winners will be revealed at a special celebration this summer and in our upcoming Fall/Winter issue.
Best Bridal Gowns on a Budget
The Wedding Shoppe
Best Luxury Bridal Gowns
Best Bridesmaid Dresses
Bella Bridesmaids
The Wedding Shoppe
Best Custom Dressmaker
The Dressmaker
Joynoelle
Best Accessories
Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel
Dugo
Macy’s
Best Alterations
Amy Jane Studio
The Dressmaker
Best Hair and Makeup
Makeup by Mindie
Primped
Best Spa Services
Ivy Spa Club
Juut Salonspa
Spalon Montage
Best Formalwear
Savvi Formalwear
Best Jeweler
Britta Lynn Design
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Buca di Beppo
Pinstripes
Best Outdoor Venue
Camrose Hill
Best Twin Cities Venue
Best Minnesota Destination Venue
Juliane James Place
Best Hotel Venue
Loews Minneapolis Hotel
The Saint Paul Hotel
Best Unique Venue
Best Country/Golf Club Venue
Interlachen Country Club
The Minikahda Club
Best Officiant
Positively Charmed
Best Wedding Planner
Blush and Whim
Best Rental and Décor
Best Florist
Arts & Flowers
Munster Rose
Best Cakes
Buttercream
Cocoa & Fig
Best Wedding Desserts
Cocoa & Fig
Farina Baking Co.
North Mallow
Best Caterer For A Large Wedding
Best Caterer For A Small Wedding
Best Invitations
Gretchen Berry Design Co.
Printerette Press
Best Calligraphy
Hooked Calligraphy
Rosann Konieczny Calligrapher
Shasta Bell Calligraphy
Best Photography
Graddy Photography
Best Videography
Acowsay Cinema
Landon Oldenburger Videography
Vibrant Film
Best Photo Booth
Photo Booth Creations
Best Band
Bluewater Kings
The R Factor
Synergy
Best DJ
Best Ceremony Music
Lake Minnetonka String Quartet
Sharon Planer, Pianist for Parties
Best Dance Instruction
Arthur Murray Dance Centers
Dance with Us America
Best Transportation
Eclipse Transportation
Total Luxury Limousine
Best Wedding-Night Hotel
Loews Minneapolis Hotel
The Saint Paul Hotel
TOP OF THE TIARA — All-Around Best Wedding Vendor
Graddy Photography
Gretchen Berry Design Co.