Wisconsin Bride's Best of 2023 - The Winners

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Thousands voted and the results are in. We are proud to present Wisconsin Bride's Best of 2023 Awards!

Winners were announced at our Best of 2023 Awards on Tuesday, May 9th and featured in our Fall/Winter 2023 issue of Wisconsin Bride magazine. Read more about the event here.

 

Best Wedding Makeup - Jillian Niemann Hair and Makeup

Finalists: Be Inspired SalonLovely Elegance Hair & Makeup

 

Best Wedding Hair - Lexi Lee Hair

Finalists: Beaut by Gemma-LouiseBeyond Twisted Salon

 

Best Spa and Skincare Services - Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

Finalists: The Edgewater SpaWELL Spa + Salon at The Pfister Hotel

 

Best Accessories - Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique

Finalists: Vera’s House of BridalsWhite Dress Bridal Boutique

 

Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel - Brandi’s Bridal Galleria

Finalists: Tie The Knot Bridal BoutiqueVera’s House of Bridals

 

Best Custom Wedding Apparel Designer - Kit Co.

Finalists: Abby Lynn BridalNL Suits

 

Best Bridesmaid Apparel - Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique

Finalists: Brandi’s Bridal GalleriaMiss Ruby Bridal Boutique

 

Best Bridal Boutique - Vera’s House of Bridals

Finalists: Tie The Knot Bridal BoutiqueWhite Dress Bridal Boutique

 

Best Luxury Bridal Boutique - White Dress Bridal Boutique

Finalists: Gigi MKE BoutiqueVera’s House of Bridals

 

Best Menswear - NL Suits

Finalists: All About the GownDuBois Formalwear

 

Best Alterations - Maria Arteaga

Finalists: Bridal Sewing StudioExclusive Alterations

 

Best Jeweler - Kalina & Co.

Finalists: Chalmers JewelersKessler’s Diamonds

 

Best Officiant - Koru Ceremony

Finalists: Mitch and JennaPlans in Paradise

 

Best Wedding Planner - Events To A T

Finalists: Graceful EventsMidwestern Bride

 

Best Rentals and Décor - Relics Rentals

Finalists: Event EssentialsVelvet Rentals

 

Best Florist - Milwaukee Flower Co.

Finalists: daffodil*parkerEbb and Flow

 

Best Installation Designer - Sound by Design

Finalists: Cedar & SpiceMilwaukee Flower Co.  

 

Best Wedding Cakes - Mia Stav Cakes

Finalists: LoLo Loves CakesSweet Perfections Bake Shoppe

 

Best Wedding Desserts - Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe

Finalists: Cowboy David’s BakeryLoLo Loves Cakes

 

Best Caterer - Twisted Radish Catering

Finalists: Blue Plate CateringChef Jack’s Catering

 

Best Food Truck/Mobile Beverage Service - The Vintage Hitch Company

Finalists: The Bitsy BarFlour Girl & Flame

 

Best Invitations - Paper Envy

Finalists: Lettered by ShiSugar Pear Design

 

Best Calligraphy - Lettered by Shi

Finalists: Adeline MargaretLiberty Lane Design

 

Best Photography - Twig & Olive Photography

Finalists: Autumn Silva PhotographyJessica Bedore Photography

 

Best Videography - Autumn Silva Photography

Finalists: Films by DesignFilms Nouveau 

 

Best Photo Booth - Sound by Design 

Finalists: Celebrations EntertainmentMilwaukee Airwaves

 

Best Band - Spicy Tie Band

Finalists: Bluewater Kings BandPlatinum

 

Best DJ - Milwaukee Airwaves

Finalists: Celebrations EntertainmentSound by Design

 

Best Ceremony Music - Camerata String Quartet

Finalists: Dream City MusicGabriel’s Horns 

 

Best Lighting, Audiovisual and Production - Sound by Design

Finalists: Celebrations EntertainmentDavid Charles Productions

 

Best Live Painter - Fine Arts by Nicole

Finalists: Katie Geis Fine ArtKristina Brewer

 

Best Transportation - Gallant Knight Limousine

Finalists: Cruise-A-PaloozaLake Geneva Cruise Line

 

Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue - Lake Geneva Cruise Line

Finalists: Buck & Honey’sOnesto

 

Best Urban Venue - The Ivy House

Finalists: St. James 1868The Tinsmith

 

Best Wisconsin Destination Venue - Northern Haus

Finalists: The EloiseMilford Hills

  

Best Barn Venue - Harvest Moon Pond

Finalists: The Enchanted BarnNorthern Haus

 

Best Winery Venue - Over The Vines

Finalists: Cambridge WineryVilla Bellezza

 

Best Hotel Venue - The Edgewater Hotel

Finalists: Grand Geneva Resort and SpaThe Pfister Hotel

 

Best Wedding Night Hotel - Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel

Finalists: The Charmant HotelThe Pfister Hotel

 

Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue - The Carriage House at Lac La Belle

Finalists: Geneva NationalGlen Erin Golf Club

 

Best Brewery / Distillery Venue - Tattersall Distilling & Event Center

Finalists: Badger State BrewingOld Sugar Distillery

 

Best Historic Venue - St. James 1868

Finalists:The Covenant at Murray MansionVilla Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

 

Best Resort Venue - Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

Finalists: Lake Lawn ResortThe Osthoff Resort

  

Best Northwest Wisconsin Venue - The Enchanted Barn

Finalists: La Pointe EventsTattersall Distilling & Event Center

 

Best North Central Wisconsin Venue - SentryWorld

Finalists: Rothschild PavilionVennebu Hill 

 

Best Northeast Wisconsin Venue - The LedgeCrest Reserve

Finalists: The BerkshireNorthern Haus

 

Best Southwest Wisconsin Venue - The Tinsmith

Finalists: The EloiseMonona Terrace

 

Best Southeast Wisconsin Venue - St. James 1868

Finalists:The Ivy HouseThe Treasury

 

Best New Wedding Venue - The Starling

Finalists: La Pointe EventsUpper East

 

Best New Vendor - Parker Drive Event Co.

Finalists: Lettered by ShiThe Vintage Hitch Company

 

Best All-Around Wedding Vendor - Midwestern Bride

Finalists: Events To A TGraceful Events

 

Member of the Year - Renee Breanne Design + Co

 

EDITOR'S PICKS

Cake

Best Cake: Whisk Chick

 

Best Dressed

Best Dressed: Isabella Jorgensen

 

Best Event Design

Best Event Design

Best Event Design: Orange Door Weddings

 

Best Catering Idea

Best Catering Idea: Tall Guy and a Grill

 

Best Hairstyle

Best Hairstyle: Beaut by Gemma-Louise

 

Best Floral Design

Best Floral Design

Best Floral Design: daffodil*parker

 

Best Photo

Best Photo

Best Photo: O & B Photo Co.

 

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of Wisconsin Bride's Best of 2023 Awards!

 

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