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