Best Real Wedding - Elizabeth & Tre
Elizabeth and Tre’s wedding day took place at Milwaukee’s captivating Villa Terrace and evoked all the romance of a Renaissance painting. Hosted by Relics Rentals as one of their signature pop-up weddings, the day was unique and brimming with intentional, beautiful details—from the intimate wedding ceremony giving vintage feels to a cocktail hour of cake pops, dried florals and specialty drinks. The couple then slipped away to the garden for photos that captured autumn in all its glory, where fall color met crystal blue skies.
Bridal Attire: Dream Pairs (shoes); Pronovias (gown) from Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique | Beverage Catering: The Bitsy Bar | Cake & Desserts: Mia Stav Cakes | Event Production & Design: Relics Rentals | Florals: Bird & Bumble | Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse | Hair & Makeup: Dani Savignac from Posh Mane | Music: Elegant Music Services | Officiant: Judge Derek Mosely | Photography: Xome Studio | Rings: Brilliant Earth; Manly Bands | Stationery & Signage: Adeline Margaret | Venue: Villa Terrace Art Museum | Wedding Coordination: Blue Fancy Events
Best Photo - Olivia Simon, Liv + Remember Creative Co. (@livandremember)
Sometimes everything lines up just right in a photo, and when that happens, it’s magic. During Julianna and Bailey’s private vow reading, Olivia Simon captured excitement, suspense and love in one moment, as the bride’s beautiful natural curls blew in the breeze. The feeling is so palpable, we can almost feel the breeze ourselves.
Hair & Makeup: Gemma Bridal Beaut; Glo Beauty
Best Event Design - Events to a T (@eventstoat)
Keersi and Jeffrey’s Door County wedding epitomized chic sophistication. Orchestrated by the talented team at Events to a T, the event exuded an air of refinement and elegance. Leveraging the modern atmosphere of Northern Haus, they curated a timeless color palette of neutrals. Luxurious white roses and linens with a subtle pattern adorned tables while black bows and brown velvet napkins at every place setting added a unique touch. The scene was further elevated by the warm glow of taper candles and tealights. From the first look to the celebratory Champagne tower, this opulent summer fête was picture-perfect.
Bridal Attire: Justin Alexander from Mon Amie Bridal Salon | Cake: Flourgirl Patisserie | Catering: Gracious Events | Florals: Ebb & Flow Flowers | Groom’s Attire: Suitsupply | Hair & Makeup: Kayla Swirth; Stephanie VanStraten | Lighting & DJ: Sound By Design | Photography: Sylvia Rose Photography | Rentals: Bbj La Tavola | Videography: Brad Ciszewski | Venue: Northern Haus | Wedding Planning & Design: Events To A T
Best Cake - Julie Michelle Cakes (@juliemichellecakes)
A fabulous four-tiered confection, this cake is wrapped in white fondant and adorned with hand-molded strands of pearls painted with shimmer pearl dust. For a finishing flourish, handmade sugar flowers decorate the tiers.
Photography: Kristina Lorraine
Best Floral Details - Ebb & Flow Flowers (@ebbandflowflowers)
Breathtaking floral details were on full display at Annie and Patrick’s chic Door County wedding. Sunny DuBois of Ebb & Flow Flowers crafted monochromatic bouquets of lush botanicals that effortlessly matched the bride’s gown, “Dahlia” by Monique Lhuillier, featuring a subtle floral pattern. Drawing on many local blooms sourced from Door County and Fox Valley, Sunny incorporated a wealth of flowers including cosmos, poppies and snapdragons. Greenery was foraged from nearby land and later replanted with a Door County resident’s help. These components seamlessly came together to create the ultimate garden-inspired celebration. With a timeless, neutral color palette, these botanical elements made a stunning statement at this al fresco wedding day.
Bridal Attire: “Dahlia” by Monique Lhuillier | Florals: Ebb & Flow Flowers | Photography: Jake Anderson Photo | Rentals: Ruby Design Event Rentals Co | Venue: Horseshoe Bay Golf Club | Wedding Planning: Door County Event Planners
Best Style - Brittany & Brett
Brittany and Brett definitely dressed the part for their sophisticated soirée at Bacchus in Milwaukee. She wore the sweeping “Bronte” crepe gown by Sarah Seven featuring a wide scoop neckline, hand-beaded pearls, ruched tulle sleeves and high-skirt slit. To complement her timeless look, the groom wore a traditional tuxedo and bow tie from Men’s Wearhouse. Together, they made a handsome pair.
Bridal Attire: Sarah Seven from Strike Bridal Bar; Mejuri | Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse | Hair & Makeup: Ms Lauryn Marie (makeup), Dana Milicevic (hair) | Rings: Ring Concierge | Photography: Rachel McElmury Photography
