Thousands voted and the results are in. We are proud to present Minnesota Bride's Best of 2026 Awards! Winners were announced at our Best of 2026 Awards on Monday, July 20 at The Depot in Minneapolis. Each is featured in our Fall/Winter 2026 issue of Minnesota Bride magazine.
Click HERE to see the Editor's Choice winners.
And the winners are...
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Holman's Table
Finalists: 6Smith, Lake Elmo Inn
Best Wedding Cruise
Al & Alma's Charter Cruises
Finalists: Cragun's Gull Lake Cruises, Paradise Charter Cruises
Best Barn Venue
Ashery Lane Farm
Finalists: Dellwood Barn, Hope Glen Farm, The Madison
Best Outdoor Venue
Redeemed Farm
Finalists: Camrose Hill, Cottage Farmhouse
Best Winery Venue
Cannon River Winery
Finalists: 7 Vines Vineyard & Winery, Carlos Creek Winery
Best Brewery / Distillery Venue
Wooden Hill Brewing
Finalists: O'Shaughnessy Distillery, Surly Brewing Co.
Best Hotel Venue
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Finalists: St. James Hotel, Westin Edina Galleria
Best Wedding Night Hotel
Hewing Hotel
Finalists: Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, The Saint Paul Hotel
Best Country Club
Lafayette Club
Finalists: Bearpath Golf & Country Club, Dellwood Country Club
Best Intimate Venue
Walker Art Center
Finalists: Lora Hotel, Paris Dining Club
Best Historic Venue
Machine Shop
Finalists: Landmark Center, Van Dusen Mansion
Best Waterfront Venue
Nicollet Island Pavilion
Finalists: Lafayette Club, Leopold's Mississippi Gardens
Best Mansion Venue
Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs
Finalists: Semple Mansion, The Blaisdell
Best Resort Venue
Grand View Lodge
Finalists: Cragun's Resort, Grand Superior Lodge
Best Invitation Designer
Jill Elaine Designs
Finalists: Epitome Papers, Paper Rock Scissor
Best Cakes
Buttercream
Finalists: 350 Degrees Bakery, Ink Sweets
Best Desserts
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Finalists: Cocoa & Fig, Hey There Cupcake
Best Real Estate Agent for Newlyweds
Paige Gibson Homes
Finalists: Brittany Halloran Realtor, Ryan Fischer from The PRO Team
Best Bridal Boutique
Luxe Bridal Couture
Finalists: Emily Kaye Bridal, Flutter Bridal Co., LaNoire Bridal
Best Luxury Bridal Boutique ($5,000+)
The White Room
Finalists: Annika Bridal, Ivory Bridal Co.
Best Mother of the Bride Attire
Bridal Accents Couture
Finalists: Dugo, Wedding Shoppe, Inc.
Best Bridesmaid Attire
Wedding Shoppe, Inc.
Finalists: Bridal Accents Couture, LaNoire Bridal
Best Menswear
Milbern Clothing
Finalists: MartinPatrick 3, The Dashery
Best Dress Designer (Local)
Colby John
Finalists: Beauty by Design, Tara LaTour
Best Custom Groom Attire
Heimie's Haberdashery
Finalists: Atmosfere, Daniel's Custom Clothing, Milbern Clothing
Best Alterations
Amazing Alterations
Finalists: Custom Sewing by Heather, Reyna's Alterations
Best Ceremony / Cocktail Musicians
Loring String Quartet
Finalists: Boom Island String Quartet, Daniel the Violinist
Best Wedding Hair (Hair Services Only)
Michelle Dunlap Design
Finalists: Bri Morin Hair, Manes by Annie
Best Wedding Makeup (Makeup Services Only)
Makeup by Mindie
Finalists: Cristina Rubio Makeup, ESO Makeup
Best Full-Service Beauty Team (Both Hair and Makeup Services)
Lady Vamp Artistry
Finalists: Michelle Dunlap Design, Spa Beauty Agency, Up North Beauty
Best Skincare Services (Facials, Injectables, etc.)
Face Foundrié
Finalists: Luminescence Aesthetics, Skyn Distillery
Best Beauty Services (Spray Tans, Lashes, Cosmetic Services, etc.)
goGLOW
Finalists: Good Girl Glow Co., Lure Lueur
Best Spa Services
Spalon Montage
Finalists: Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Watershed
Best Jeweler
Continental Diamond
Finalists: Princess Jewelry, Wedding Day Diamonds
Best Officiant
Flutterby Celebrations
Finalists: Blocks of Love Weddings, Perfect Day Ceremonies
Best Wedding Planner
Jenna Culley Events
Finalists: Events by Melody, Lasting Impressions Weddings & Events
Best Micro Wedding Concept
Minne Weddings
Finalists: The Garter Toss, Little Wedding Company
Best Event Designer
Laine Palm Event Planning & Design
Finalists: My Event Buddee, Style-Architects Weddings
Best Pet Attendant
Doggy Social
Finalists: Becca's MN Pet Care
Best Rentals
Linen Effects
Finalists: Après Event Décor and Tent Rental, Festivities
Best Custom Installations (Non-Floral)
Girl Friday
Finalists: Hana April, Inc., PHOS Events
Best Installation Florist
651 Studio & Floral Design
Finalists: Apricot Floral, Studio C Floral
Best Florist
Sadie's Couture Floral
Finalists: Cutting Garden, Studio C Floral
Best Bar Service
Liquid Motion
Finalists: Hitch & Sip, Minnehaha Bar Co.
Best Mobile Catering
Red Wagon Mobile Pizza Catering
Finalists: Butcher Salt, Gastrotruck
Best Transportation
Renee's Limousines
Finalists: Lorenz Bus Service, Total Transportation
Best Valet Service
Uptown Valet
Finalists: Unparalleled Parking
Best Safety / Security Service
Unparalleled Security
Finalists: Chase Security, Sequeerity
Best Production, Lighting and Audiovisual
PHOS Events
Finalists: AV For You, Instant Request DJ
Best Entertainment (Non-Musical)
Enticing Entertainment
Finalists: Echo Casino Party, Llama Mama
Best Live Painter / Illustrator
Paint My Wedding Day
Finalists: Korianne Paints, Maria Ahrens
Best Dance Instruction
Arthur Murray Dance Studios
Finalists: Adagio Djay Entertainment, Flying Pig Dance Studio
Best Band
Silver Alchemist
Finalists: Bluewater Kings Band, Riverside Hitmen
Best DJ
Instant Request DJ
Finalists: Adagio Djay Entertainment, Bellagala
Best Bachelor(ette) Services
Grandpa's Pool House
Finalists: Bach to Basic, Way Cool Cooking School
Best Twin Cities Venue
The Hutton House
Finalists: A'BULAE, The Whim
Best Northern Minnesota Venue
Ivory North
Finalists: Grand Superior Lodge, Greysolon Ballroom
Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue
Catalyst at Nature Link
Finalists: Grand View Lodge, Northern Pacific Center
Best Alexandria / Detroit Lakes Area Venue
Carlos Creek Winery
Finalists: Crooked Willow, Gathered Oaks
Best St. Cloud Area Venue
Northern Oaks Events
Finalists: Grands at Mulligans, Harvester Square
Best Fargo / Moorhead Venue
The Pines
Finalists: Rustic Oaks, Synclaire Events Venue
Best Southern Minnesota Venue
Legacy Hill Farm
Finalists: The Wexford at Emerald Greens, Woodhaven Weddings + Events
Best Catering (Large Wedding)
D'Amico Hospitality
Finalists: Chowgirls Catering, Food Gallery Catering, Mintahoe Catering and Events
Best Catering (Intimate Wedding)
Chowgirls Catering
Finalists: D'Amico Hospitality, Food Gallery Catering, Green Mangos Catering
Best Boudoir Photographer
Love Big Live Small Photography
Finalists: Fine Grain Boudoir, Stacia Marie Images
Best Destination Photographer (Locally Based)
Vick Photography
Finalists: Lauren Baker Photography, Love Big Live Small Photography
Best Engagement Photographer
Sarah Heath Photography
Finalists: Tonya Hjort Photography, Wild Trail Studio
Best Wedding Day Photographer
Laura Alpizar Photography
Finalists: Cameron and Tia Photography, Sarah Heath Photography
Best Elopement Photographer
Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design
Finalists: Samantha Burke Photography, Samantha Kleven Photography
Best Content Creator
The Wedding Edit by Grace Myler Media
Finalists: Candid & Kate, KG Collective Co.
Best Videographer
Summit Hill Studios
Finalists: Monroe Film and Photo, Tim Thornburg Films
Best Destination Videographer (Locally Based)
Flow Event Group
Finalists: Nordic Studios, Winsome Photography & Videography
Best Photo Booth
The Traveling Photo Booth
Finalists: Mobile Memories Photo Booth, Time Into Pixels
Best Signage / Calligraphy
Hunt Wright Design Co.
Finalists: Hooked Calligraphy, Shasta Bell Calligraphy
Best Overall Venue in Minnesota
Woodhaven Weddings + Events
Finalists: Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs, The Wexford at Emerald Green
Best Neighboring State Venue
Woods & Co Weddings + Events
Finalists: The Aisling, La Pointe Events
Best New Wedding Business (2 Years of Business or Less)
White & Sable
Finalists: Bloom Social, Woodland Glasshaus
Best Overall Wedding Professional
Lasting Impressions Weddings & Events
Finalists: Adagio Djay Entertainment, Continental Diamond, Food Gallery Catering, Green Mangos Catering, Instant Request DJ, Jenna Culley Events, Stacia Marie Images, Style-Architects Weddings, Vick Photography
Member of the Year
Studio C Floral