Minnesota Bride's annual awards program, Best of 2025, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry throughout the state. These finalists were through an open voting process held online and winners will be revealed at our Best of 2025 Awards Gala on Tuesday, July 22nd at The Fillmore Minneapolis.
WEDDING PROFESSIONALS:
VOTE NOW: ROUND 2, MINNESOTA
And the Finalists are...
BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Emily Kaye Bridal
Luxe Bridal
The Wedding Shoppe
BEST LUXURY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE ($5,000+)
Annika Bridal Boutique
Bridal Accents Couture
Ivory Bridal Co.
The White Room
BEST MOTHER OF THE BRIDE APPAREL
Bridal Accents Couture
Dugo
Luxe Bridal Couture
BEST BRIDESMAID APPAREL
David's Bridal
The Wedding Shoppe
BEST MENSWEAR
Martin Patrick 3
Milbern Clothing
The Dashery
BEST CUSTOM BRIDAL ATTIRE
Midwest Gowns
Modehaus Bridal
Tara Latour
BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE
Atmosfere
Daniel's Custom Clothing
Heimie's Haberdashery
Milbern Clothing
BEST ALTERATIONS
Amazing Alterations
Custom Sewing by Heather
Reyna's Alterations
BEST WEDDING HAIR
Lady Vamp
Michelle Dunlap Design
WarPaint International
BEST WEDDING MAKEUP
Emily the Beauty Artist
Makeup by Mindie
Michelle Dunlap Design
WarPaint International
BEST BEAUTY SERVICE
GoGlow
Loft of Beauty
Lure Lueur
BEST SPA SERVICES
Anda Spa
Spalon Montage
Watershed
BEST SKINCARE SERVICES
Face Foundrie
Luminescence Aesthetics
The Skyn Distillery
BEST JEWELER
Continental Diamond
R.F. Moeller Jeweler
Wedding Day Diamonds
BEST OFFICIANT
Flutterby Celebrations
Perfect Day Ceremonies / Affordable I Do's
Positively Charmed
BEST WEDDING PLANNER
Events by Melody
Jenna Culley Events
Lasting Impressions
BEST MICRO WEDDING CONCEPT
Minne Weddings
Pop-Up Weddings
The Little Wedding Co.
BEST EVENT DESIGNER
Laine Palm Designs
My Event Buddee
Style-Architects Weddings & Events
BEST PET ATTENDANT
Becca's MN Pet Care
Doggy Social
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR NEWLYWEDS
Brittany Halloran Homes
Paige Gibson Homes
Ryan Fischer
BEST RENTALS
Collected & Co.
Festivities
Linen Effects
BEST DÉCOR INSTALLATION DESIGNER
Girl Friday
Hana April Inc.
PHOS Events
BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST
651 Studio Floral
Apricot Floral
Girl Friday
BEST FLORIST
651 Studio Floral
Sadie's Couture Floral
Studio C Floral
BEST WEDDING CAKE
Buttercream
Hey There Cupcake
Ink Sweets
BEST WEDDING DESSERT
350 Degrees Bakery
Cookie Cruiser
Nothing Bundt Cakes
BEST CATERING - LARGE WEDDING
Crave Catering
D'Amico Catering
Mintahoe Catering & Events
BEST CATERING - INTIMATE WEDDING
Chowgirls Catering
Food Gallery Catering
Green Mangoes Catering
BEST MOBILE CATERING
Butcher Salt
Gastrotruck
Red Wagon Pizza Co.
BEST WEDDING BAR SERVICE
Hitch & Sip
Liquid Motion
The Fab Tap
BEST INVITATION DESIGNER
Epitome Papers
Jill Elaine Designs
Paper Rock Scissor
BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY
Bella Mystique
Hooke Calligraphy
Shasta Bell Calligraphy
BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER
Eric Vest Photography
Sarah Heath Photography
Vick Photography
BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design
Mary Castillo
Stacia Marie Images
BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER
Kalyn Wolf Studios
Rachel Lynn Photography
Vick Photography
BEST ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Samantha Burke Photography
Samantha Kleven Photography
Stacia Marie Images
BEST VIDEOGRAPHER
Monroe Film and Photo
Summit Hill Studios
Tim Thornburg FIlms
BEST WEDDING DAY CONTENT CREATOR
Candid & Kate
Summit Hill Studios
The Wedding Edit by Grace Myler Media
BEST PHOTO BOOTH
Studio Veil
The Traveling Photo Booth
Time Into Pixels
BEST CEREMONY / COCKTAIL MUSICIANS
Boom Island String Quartet
Lake Minnetonka String Quartet
Loring String Quartet
BEST BAND
Blue Water Kings
Synergy Dance Band
The Silver Alchemist
BEST DJ
Adagio Djay Entertainment
Bellagala
Instant Request DJ
BEST LIGHTING, AUDIOVISUAL & PRODUCTION
AV For You
Instant Request
Phos
BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)
Endless August
Enticing Entertainment
Llama Mama
BEST LIVE PAINTER / ILLUSTRATOR
Custom Keepsake Drawings
Korianne Paints
Paint My Wedding Day
BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION
Adagio
Arthur Murray Dance Studios
Flying Pig Dance Studio
BEST TRANSPORTATION
Lorenz Bus Service
Renee's Limousines
Total Transportation
BEST VALET SERVICE
Unparalleled Parking
Uptown Valet
BEST SAFETY / SECURITY SERVICE
Chase Security
Sequeerity
Unparalleled Security
BEST BACHELOR(ETTE) SERVICE
Bach to Basic
The Minne Events
Way Cool Cooking School
BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE
Cafe Lurcat
Holman's Table
Pinstripes
BEST WEDDING CRUISE
Al and Alma's Charter Cruises
Cragun's Gull Lake Cruises
Paradise Charter Cruises
BEST TWIN CITIES VENUE
A'BULAE
Hutton House
The Whim
BEST NORTHERN MINNESOTA VENUE
Grand Superior Lodge
Greysolon Ballroom
Ivory North
BEST BRAINERD LAKES AREA VENUE
Catalyst by Nature Link
Grand View Lodge
Northern Pacific Center
BEST ALEXANDRIA / DETROIT LAKES AREA VENUE
Bold North Cellars / Carlos Creek Winery
Gathered Oaks
Crooked Willow
BEST ST. CLOUD AREA VENUE
Harvester Square
Northern Oaks Events
The Regency
BEST FARGO / MOORHEAD VENUE
Jasper Hotel
Rustic Oaks
The Pines
BEST SOUTHERN MINNESOTA VENUE
Legacy Hill Farm
Mayowood Stone Barn
Woodhaven
BEST BARN VENUE
Ashery Lane Farm
Redeemed Farm
Hope Glen Farm
The Cottage Farmhouse
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE
Legacy Hill Farm
Redeemed Farm
The Cottage Farmhouse
BEST WINERY VENUE
Cannon River Winery
Carlos Creek Winery
Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery
BEST BREWERY / DISTILLERY VENUE
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co
Surly Brewing Co.
Wooden Hill Brewing
BEST MANSION VENUE
Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs
Semple Mansion
The Van Dusen Mansion
BEST HOTEL VENUE
Hewing Hotel
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
The Confluence Hotel
BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL
St. Paul Hotel
Hewing Hotel
Four Seasons
BEST COUNTRY CLUB
Bearpath Golf and Country Club
Dellwood Country Club
Lafayette Club
BEST HISTORIC VENUE
Landmark Center
Machine Shop
The Van Dusen Mansion
BEST INTIMATE VENUE
Lora Hotel
The Revel Room
Watson Block
BEST DESTINATION VENUE
Enchanted Barn
La Pointe Events
The Aisling
BEST WATERFRONT VENUE
Lafayette Club
Leopold's Mississippi Gardens
Nicollet Island Pavilion
BEST RESORT VENUE
Catalyst by Nature Link
Grand View Lodge
Madden's on Gull Lake
BEST VENUE IN MINNESOTA
Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs
The Whim
Woodhaven
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OR LESS IN BUSINESS)
Equestria West at Bavaria Downs
SJR Coordination
The Wexford at Emerald Greens
BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL
Adagio
Continental Diamond
Custom Sewing by Heather
Flutterby Celebrations & Ceremonies
Food Gallery Catering
Instant Request DJ
Jenna Culley Events
Lasting Impressions
Style-Architects Weddings
Summit Hill Studios