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.
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And the winners are...
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
Finalists: Black Orchid Beauty, Jillian Doherty Makeup & Hair, Luxe LG, Rouje Beauty Boutique
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 Rentals
Event Essentials
Finalists: Parker Drive Event Co., Relics Rentals, Ruby Design Event Rentals, Velvet Rentals
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 Installation Florist
Milwaukee Flower Co.
Finalists: Atmospheric Floral, Briar Loft, Feisty Flowers, Lilypots Events
Best Hospitality Company
Two Birds Event Group
Finalists: Bartolotta Catering & Events, Brazen Standard Hospitality, Saz’s Hospitality Group, Zilli Hospitality Group
Best Cakes
Julie Michelle Cakes
Finalists: Baked Lab, Cake Lady, Miggy’s Bakes, Simma’s Bakery
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 Elliot 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 Badget 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
Member of the Year
Happy Joy Hospitality