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Minnesota Bride's Best of 2023 - The Winners

July 11, 2023

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The results are in! Minnesota Bride's annual awards program, Best of 2023, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Minnesota wedding industry! These winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online and were revealed at our Best of 2023 Awards on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at International Market Square. Read more about the event here.

Best Bridal Boutique - a&bé

Finalists: Angelique’s Bridal, Emily Kaye Bridal

Best Luxury Bridal Boutique - Bridal Accents Couture

Finalists: anna bé, Annika Bridal Boutique

Best Bridesmaid Dresses - Angelique’s Bridal

Finalists: Bella Bridesmaids, Bridal Accents Couture

Best Flower Girl Dresses - Eva La Cúz

Finalists: Bella Bridesmaids, Wedding Shoppe

Best Custom Gowns - Bopha Sar

Finalists: Joynoelle Boutique and Atelier, Modehaus

Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel - Bridal Accents Couture

Finalists: Bridal Aisle, Dugo

Best Formalwear - MartinPatrick3

Finalists: The Dashery, Milbern Clothing

Best Alterations - Custom Sewing by Heather

Finalists: Amazing Alterations, Bopha Sar

Best Wedding Makeup - WarPaint International Beauty Agency

Finalists: Michelle Dunlap Design, Sisu Beauty & Co.

Best Wedding Hair - Michelle Dunlap Design

Finalists: Sisu Beauty & Co., WarPaint International Beauty Agency

Best Spray Tan Services - Body Glow Sun & Spray

Finalists: The Glow Lounge, Go Glow

Best Spa Services - Grand View Lodge

Finalists: Anda Spa, Woodhouse Day Spa

Best Jeweler - Continental Diamond

Finalists: Jewelry by Johan, Max’s

Best Officiant - Flutterby Celebrations and Ceremonies

Finalists: Perfect Day Ceremonies & Affordable I Do’s, Positively Charmed

Best Wedding Planner - Lasting Impressions Weddings

Finalists: Laine Palm Designs, Style-Architects Weddings & Events

Best Pet Attendant - Becca’s MN Pet Care

Finalists: Doggy Social MN, Happy Tailz

Best Micro Wedding Planner - Minne Weddings

Finalists: Pop-Up Weddings, Positively Charmed

Best Real Estate Agent for Newlyweds - Paige Gibson Homes

Finalists: Brittany Halloran, Nate Boen

Best Rentals & Décor - Linen Effects

Finalists: Après, Rustic Charm Rental

Best Installations - Girl Friday

Finalists: Apricot Floral, PHOS

Best Florist - Studio C Floral

Finalists: 651 Studio & Floral Design, Sadie’s Couture Floral

Best Wedding Cakes - Ink Sweets

Finalists: Buttercream Cakes & Desserts, Hey There, Cupcake MN

Best Wedding Desserts - Nothing Bundt Cakes

Finalists: Buttercream Cakes & Desserts, Hey There, Cupcake MN

Best Caterer – Large Wedding - D’Amico Catering

Finalists: Chowgirls Catering, Food Gallery Catering

Best Caterer – Small Wedding - Chowgirls Catering

Finalists: D’Amico Catering, Lake Elmo Inn Catering

Best Wedding Bar Service - The Fab Tap

Finalists: Liquid Motion, With a Twist

Best Invitations - Champagne Press

Finalists: Epitome Papers, Ivory Isle Designs, Katie Murphy Design & Stationery

Best Calligraphy - Emmy Shanley Creative Co.

Finalist: Shasta Bell Calligraphy

Best Photography - Vick Photography

Finalists: Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design, Leah Fontaine Photography

Best Videography - Summit Hill Studios

Finalists: Bellagala Videography, Flom Films

Best Photo Booth - The Traveling Photo Booth

Finalists: Midwest Sound, Time into Pixels Photo Booth

Best Band - Bluewater Kings Band

Finalists: Elan Artists, Riverside Hitmen

Best DJ - Instant Request DJ Entertainment

Finalists: Adagio Djay Entertainment, Midwest Sound

Best Wedding Day Entertainment - Paint My Wedding Day

Finalists: Maria Ahrens, United States Axe

Best Ceremony Music - Loring String Quartet

Finalists: Boom Island Strings, Lake Minnetonka String Quartet

Best Dance Instruction - Adagio Djay Entertainment

Finalists: Arthur Murray, Tulle Tuxedo

Best Transportation - Renee’s Limousines

Finalists: Lorenz Bus Service, Total Transportation

Best Valet Service - Unparalleled Parking

Finalists: Classic Parking, Uptown Valet

Best Security Service - Unparalleled Security

Finalists: Men in Black Security, Sequeerity

Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue - Café Lurcat

Finalists: Doc’s Hall, Rodizio Grill – The Brazilian Steakhouse

Best Twin Cities Venue - The Hutton House

Finalists: A’BULAE, Machine Shop

Best Northern Minnesota Venue - Grand Superior Lodge

Finalists: Larsmont Cottages, Merryweather Inn | The Carriage House

Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue - Grand View Lodge

Finalists: Catalyst by Nature Link, Northern Pacific Center

Best Alexandria / Detroit Lakes Area Venue - Bold North Cellars

Finalists: Lakeside Ballroom, Rolling Forks Vineyards

Best St. Cloud Area Venue - The Regency

Finalists: The Grands at Mulligans, Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center

Best Fargo/Moorhead Venue - The Pines

Finalists: Jasper Hotel, Rustic Oaks

Best Southern Minnesota Venue - Woodhaven Weddings & Events

Finalists: St. James Hotel, The Skyroom at Red Wing Golf Course

Best Barn Venue - Hope Glen Farm

Finalists: Ashery Lane Farm, Redeemed Farm

Best Outdoor Venue - Redeemed Farm

Finalists: The Cottage Farmhouse, Hope Glen Farm

Best Winery Venue - Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery

Finalists: Cannon River Winery, Crow River Winery

Best Brewery/Distillery Venue - Tattersall Distilling & Events Center

Finalists: Bold North Cellars, Northern Stacks Events

Best Mansion Venue - Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs

Finalists: Merryweather Inn | The Carriage House, Van Dusen Mansion

Best Hotel Venue - Saint Paul Hotel

Finalists: Hewing Hotel, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Best Wedding Night Hotel - Hewing Hotel

Finalists: St. James Hotel, Saint Paul Hotel

Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue - Lafayette Club

Finalists: Bearpath Golf & Country Club, Woodhaven Weddings & Events

Best Historic Venue - Machine Shop

Finalists: Landmark Center, St. James Hotel

Best Destination Venue - Enchanted Barn

Finalists: La Pointe Events, Tattersall Distilling & Events Center

Best Resort Venue - Grand View Lodge

Finalists: Arrowwood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Grand Superior Lodge

Best New Vendor - Emily Kaye Bridal

Finalists: Emily Grace Cakes, Tattersall Distilling & Events Center

Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Bavaria Downs

Finalists: Jenna Culley Events, Lasting Impressions Weddings

Member of the Year - Jenna Culley Events

EDITOR'S CHOICE

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Best Invitation Suite – Eliza Grace Paperie

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Best Dressed – Hannah Steinart

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Best Floral Design – Lilia

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Best Event Design – de Vasco’s Daughters

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Best Cake – Hey There, Cupcake

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Best Catering Idea – D'Amico Catering

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Best Photo – Kelly Birch Photography

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