Thousands voted and the results are in. We are proud to present Wisconsin Bride's Best of 2026 Awards! Winners were announced at our Best of 2026 Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at The Sylvee in Madison. Each is featured in our Fall/Winter 2026 issue of Wisconsin Bride magazine.
Best Bridal Boutique Tie the Knot Bridal Finalists: Bliss Bridal, Miss Ruby Bridal, Vera’s House of Bridals, White Dress Bridal Boutique
Best Luxury Bridal Boutique ($5,000+) White Dress Bridal Boutique Finalists: KIT Co., Miss Ruby Bridal, Tie the Knot Bridal Boutique, Vera’s House of Bridals
Best Bridal Accessories Miss Ruby Bridal Finalists: Jaxie, Tie the Knot Bridal Boutique, Vera’s House of Bridals, White Dress Bridal Boutique
Best Bridesmaid Attire Miss Ruby Bridal Finalists: Brandi’s Bridal Galleria, KIT Co., Tie the Knot (Off the Rack), Vera’s House of Bridals
Best Menswear DuBois Formalwear Finalists: Harleys, Jason Lewis, Men’s Wearhouse, NL Suits
Best Dress Designer (Local) Carrie Ann Bridal Finalists: KIT Co., Lucky Penny Tailor Shop
Best Custom Groom Attire NL Suits Finalists: DuBois Formalwear, Harleys, KIT Co., Mike Bjorn’s Clothing
Best Alterations Handmade by Jackie Finalists: KIT Co., Lucky Penny Tailor Shop, Maria Arteaga Studios, R. House Custom Alterations
Best Wedding Hair (Hair Services Only) Lexi Lee Hair Finalists: Black Orchid Beauty, Black Veil by Kayla, Hair Legacy Salon, Jennifer Janssen Bridal Artistry
Best Wedding Makeup (Makeup Services Only) Taylor Dawn Makeup Finalists: 715 Beautify, Black Orchid Beauty, Jennifer Janssen Bridal Artistry, Nola Kahn Beauty
Best Full-Service Beauty Team (Both Hair & Makeup Services) The Bridal Beauty Team
Best Skincare Services (Facials, Injectables, etc.) Melody Sopa Artistry Finalists: 715 Beautify, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Rouje Beauty, Well Spa Salon at the Pfister
Best Beauty Services (Spray Tans, Lashes, Cosmetic Services, etc.) The Glow Collective (The Glow Dr.) Finalists: 715 Beautify, OG Sunless Studio, Rouje Beauty, Well Spa Salon at the Pfister
Best Jeweler Alyssa & Anna Finalists: A Trio Jewelry, Fontana Jeweler, Kesslers Diamonds, Powers Jewelry
Best Officiant Mitch & Jenna Weddings Finalists: Forever Incredible, Koru Ceremony, O&B Photo Co., White Swan Wedding Services
Best Wedding Planner Graceful Events Finalists: Events to a T, Evermore Events Co., Peony Event Planning, Renee Breanne Design
Best Event Designer Events to a T Finalists: Evermore Events Co., Graceful Events, Oso in Love, Renee Breanne Design
Best Linens Windy City Linens Finalists: BBJ La Tavola, Event Essentials
Best Custom Installations (Non-Floral) David Charles Productions Finalists: Barking Pony Studios, Majic Productions, Parker Drive Event Co., Sound by Design
Best Florist Lilypots Events Finalists: Feisty Flowers, Flowers for Dreams, Jane Kelly Floral, Milwaukee Flower Co.
Best Hospitality Company Two Birds Event Group Finalists: Bartolotta Catering & Events, Brazen Standard Hospitality, Saz’s Hospitality Group, Zilli Hospitality Group
Best Desserts Simma’s Bakery Finalists: The Dessert Cart, Happy Joy Hospitality, Julie Michelle Cakes, Miggy’s Bakes
Best Catering Blue Plate Catering Finalists: Buck & Honey’s, Saz’s Hospitality Group, Tall Guy and a Grill, Zilli Hospitality Group
Best Mobile Catering Flour Girl & Flame Finalists: Knotted Cone, Lola’s Empanadas, Noble Catering & Events, Twisted Radish Catering
Best Bar Service Over the Moon Bartending Finalists: Alfred Mixology, Cordial Co., The Crafted Tavern, Neat Bartending Catering
Best Invitation Designer Bay View Printing Co. Finalists: Fest Paper and Design, Hall Creative, Lettered by Shi, Paper Envy
Best Stationery / Calligraphy Paper Envy Finalists: Blue Green Designs, Fest Paper and Design, Lettered by Shi, Made & True
Best Boudoir Photographer C. Mae Photography Finalists: Erika Marie Studio, Haley Sophia Photography, Kristina Lorraine Photography, Notorious Boudoir
Best Destination Photographer Bobbi Petersen Photography Finalists: Kristina Lorraine Photography, Lauren Mackenzie Photography, Macy Roth Artistry, Teri Ziegler Photography
Best Engagement Photographer Kate Wilde Photography Finalists: Kristina Lorraine Photography, Macy Roth Artistry, Maple Hope Photography, O&B Photo Co.
Best Wedding Day Photographer Kristina Lorraine Photography Finalists: Autumn Silva Photography, Heath Cook Elliott Photography, Macy Roth Artistry, Tandem Photography of Door County
Best Bachelor(ette) Services Weld + Arrow Finalists: Bach Babes, Cora Beauty and Spa, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Lake Geneva Picnic
Best Content Creator Social Brides Collective Finalists: 4thebrides, The Bride Cam, Enchanté & Co Luxury Content Creators, Mor Content Co.
Best Videographer Films by Design Finalists: Brad Cisewski Video, Character D Films, Jahr Wedding Films, Tandem Photography of Door County
Best Photo Booth Celebrations Entertainment Finalists: David Charles Productions, Milwaukee Airwaves, Smile Bar Wisco, Sound by Design
Best Ceremony / Cocktail Musicians Tiffany Moore Violinist Finalists: ACA Music & Entertainment, Ashley Rewolinski (AR Violin), Bluewater Kings Band, Gabriel’s Horns
Best Band Bluewater Kings Band Finalists: Guyton Entertainment, Pink Bow & Co Violinists, Platinum Band, Spicy Tie Band
Best DJ Milwaukee Airwaves Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, David Charles Productions, DJ Felix Entertainment, Sound by Design
Best Production, Lighting & Audiovisual Sound by Design Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, David Charles Productions, Majic Productions, Milwaukee Airwaves
Best Entertainment (Non-Musical) Ivy’s Illustrations Finalists: Brushstrokes & Bubbly, Cayla the Painter, Katie Geis Fine Art, Kuj Magic
Best Pet Attendant Wags of Love Finalists: Dog Dream Day by Dream Day Entertainment, Dogs & I Do’s, Milwaukee Wedding Day Dogs, Piccola Pups
Best Transportation Sister Bay Trolley Finalists: Gallant Knight, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Think Limo, VIP Limousine
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue Lake Geneva Cruise Line Finalists: Bacchus, Mason Street Grill, Onesto, The Starling
Best Urban Venue The Ivy House Finalists: Greenhouse No. 7, Milwaukee Public Market, South Second, The Tinsmith
Best Destination Venue Northern Haus Finalists: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, LaRocque Farms, Osthoff Resort and Spa
Best Waterfront Venue The Edgewater Finalists: Coast, The Commodore, Discovery World, The Waters Oshkosh
Best Barn Venue Harvest Moon Pond Finalists: The Barn at Sunset Acres, LaRocque Farms, Northern Haus, Sandhill Tree Farm
Best Estate Venue Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens Finalists: The Covenant at Murray Mansion, The Fitzgerald, Maxwell Mansion
Best Winery Venue Providence Vineyard Finalists: 1841 Farms & Vineyard, Belle Ame Vineyard, Over the Vines, Villa Belleza Winery
Best Hotel Venue The Pfister Hotel Finalists: The Delafield Hotel, The Edgewater, Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
Best Wedding Night Hotel Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Finalists: The Delafield Hotel, The DöRR, The Madison Concourse Hotel, The Pfister Hotel
Best Country Club Venue The Carriage House at Lac La Belle Finalists: Big Foot Country Club, Bishops Bay Country Club, Glen Erin Golf Club, Onedia Golf and Country Club
Best Intimate Venue Maxwell Mansion Finalists: Lake Geneva Cruise Line, The Rivulet, The Treasury, Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
Best Brewery / Distillery Venue Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery Finalists: The Barrel Haus at Badger State Brewing, Old Sugar Distillery, Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee, Stubborn Brothers Brewery
Best Historic Venue St. James 1868 Finalists: The Covenant at Murray Mansion, Maxwell Mansion, Pritzlaff Events, The Society
Best Outdoor Venue LaRocque Farms Finalists: Alpine Valley Resort, Boerner Botanical Gardens, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Prairie Springs on Park
Best Resort Venue Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Finalists: The Abbey Resort, Chippewa Retreat Resort, Lake Lawn Resort, The Osthoff Resort & Spa
Best Northwest Venue Woods & Co Weddings + Events Finalists: Belle Ame Vineyard, Eau Claire Event District, La Pointe, The Mill Events
Best North Central Venue Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center Finalists: Barn Stay, Chippewa Retreat Resort, Mystic Ponds Estate, The Outpost Ranch
Best Northeast Venue Black Sheep Weddings & Events, Gather on Broadway Finalists: The Barn at Sunset Acres, The LedgeCrest Reserve, Northern Haus
Best Southwest Venue The Eloise Finalists: Barnwood Events, The Fields Reserve, Glen Erin Golf Club, The Tinsmith
Best Southeast Venue The Carriage House at Lac La Belle Finalists: The Covenant at Murray Mansion, Greenhouse No. 7, The Ivy House, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
Best Overall Venue in Wisconsin The Tinsmith Finalists: The Carriage House at Lac La Belle, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, The Ivy House, Northern Haus
Best New Wedding Business (2 Years of Business or Less) Pearl & Cade Finalists: Gift & Co by Summer, Pink Bow & Co Violinists, Prairie Springs on Park, Star and Petal Florals
Best Overall Wedding Professional Blue Plate Catering Finalists: Events to a T, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Evermore Events Co., Graceful Events, Heather Cook Elliott Photography, Midwestern Bride, Renee Breanne Design, Two Birds Event Group, White Dress Bridal Boutique
