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 Salon, Lovely Elegance Hair & Makeup
Best Wedding Hair - Lexi Lee Hair
Finalists: Beaut by Gemma-Louise, Beyond Twisted Salon
Best Spa and Skincare Services - Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
Finalists: The Edgewater Spa, WELL Spa + Salon at The Pfister Hotel
Best Accessories - Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique
Finalists: Vera’s House of Bridals, White Dress Bridal Boutique
Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel - Brandi’s Bridal Galleria
Finalists: Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique, Vera’s House of Bridals
Best Custom Wedding Apparel Designer - Kit Co.
Finalists: Abby Lynn Bridal, NL Suits
Best Bridesmaid Apparel - Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique
Finalists: Brandi’s Bridal Galleria, Miss Ruby Bridal Boutique
Best Bridal Boutique - Vera’s House of Bridals
Finalists: Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique, White Dress Bridal Boutique
Best Luxury Bridal Boutique - White Dress Bridal Boutique
Finalists: Gigi MKE Boutique, Vera’s House of Bridals
Best Menswear - NL Suits
Finalists: All About the Gown, DuBois Formalwear
Best Alterations - Maria Arteaga
Finalists: Bridal Sewing Studio, Exclusive Alterations
Best Jeweler - Kalina & Co.
Finalists: Chalmers Jewelers, Kessler’s Diamonds
Best Officiant - Koru Ceremony
Finalists: Mitch and Jenna, Plans in Paradise
Best Wedding Planner - Events To A T
Finalists: Graceful Events, Midwestern Bride
Best Rentals and Décor - Relics Rentals
Finalists: Event Essentials, Velvet Rentals
Best Florist - Milwaukee Flower Co.
Finalists: daffodil*parker, Ebb and Flow
Best Installation Designer - Sound by Design
Finalists: Cedar & Spice, Milwaukee Flower Co.
Best Wedding Cakes - Mia Stav Cakes
Finalists: LoLo Loves Cakes, Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe
Best Wedding Desserts - Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe
Finalists: Cowboy David’s Bakery, LoLo Loves Cakes
Best Caterer - Twisted Radish Catering
Finalists: Blue Plate Catering, Chef Jack’s Catering
Best Food Truck/Mobile Beverage Service - The Vintage Hitch Company
Finalists: The Bitsy Bar, Flour Girl & Flame
Best Invitations - Paper Envy
Finalists: Lettered by Shi, Sugar Pear Design
Best Calligraphy - Lettered by Shi
Finalists: Adeline Margaret, Liberty Lane Design
Best Photography - Twig & Olive Photography
Finalists: Autumn Silva Photography, Jessica Bedore Photography
Best Videography - Autumn Silva Photography
Finalists: Films by Design, Films Nouveau
Best Photo Booth - Sound by Design
Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, Milwaukee Airwaves
Best Band - Spicy Tie Band
Finalists: Bluewater Kings Band, Platinum
Best DJ - Milwaukee Airwaves
Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, Sound by Design
Best Ceremony Music - Camerata String Quartet
Finalists: Dream City Music, Gabriel’s Horns
Best Lighting, Audiovisual and Production - Sound by Design
Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, David Charles Productions
Best Live Painter - Fine Arts by Nicole
Finalists: Katie Geis Fine Art, Kristina Brewer
Best Transportation - Gallant Knight Limousine
Finalists: Cruise-A-Palooza, Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue - Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Finalists: Buck & Honey’s, Onesto
Best Urban Venue - The Ivy House
Finalists: St. James 1868, The Tinsmith
Best Wisconsin Destination Venue - Northern Haus
Finalists: The Eloise, Milford Hills
Best Barn Venue - Harvest Moon Pond
Finalists: The Enchanted Barn, Northern Haus
Best Winery Venue - Over The Vines
Finalists: Cambridge Winery, Villa Bellezza
Best Hotel Venue - The Edgewater Hotel
Finalists: Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, The Pfister Hotel
Best Wedding Night Hotel - Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
Finalists: The Charmant Hotel, The Pfister Hotel
Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue - The Carriage House at Lac La Belle
Finalists: Geneva National, Glen Erin Golf Club
Best Brewery / Distillery Venue - Tattersall Distilling & Event Center
Finalists: Badger State Brewing, Old Sugar Distillery
Best Historic Venue - St. James 1868
Finalists:The Covenant at Murray Mansion, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
Best Resort Venue - Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
Finalists: Lake Lawn Resort, The Osthoff Resort
Best Northwest Wisconsin Venue - The Enchanted Barn
Finalists: La Pointe Events, Tattersall Distilling & Event Center
Best North Central Wisconsin Venue - SentryWorld
Finalists: Rothschild Pavilion, Vennebu Hill
Best Northeast Wisconsin Venue - The LedgeCrest Reserve
Finalists: The Berkshire, Northern Haus
Best Southwest Wisconsin Venue - The Tinsmith
Finalists: The Eloise, Monona Terrace
Best Southeast Wisconsin Venue - St. James 1868
Finalists:The Ivy House, The Treasury
Best New Wedding Venue - The Starling
Finalists: La Pointe Events, Upper East
Best New Vendor - Parker Drive Event Co.
Finalists: Lettered by Shi, The Vintage Hitch Company
Best All-Around Wedding Vendor - Midwestern Bride
Finalists: Events To A T, Graceful Events
Member of the Year - Renee Breanne Design + Co
EDITOR'S PICKS
Best Cake: Whisk Chick
Best Dressed: Isabella Jorgensen
Best Event Design: Orange Door Weddings
Best Catering Idea: Tall Guy and a Grill
Best Hairstyle: Beaut by Gemma-Louise
Best Floral Design: daffodil*parker
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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