Thousands voted and the results are in. We are proud to present Wisconsin Bride's Best of 2025 Awards! Winners were announced at our Best of 2025 Awards on Tuesday, May 20th at Discovery World in Milwaukee. Each is featured in our Fall/Winter 2025 issue of Wisconsin Bride magazine.
Click HERE to see the Editor's Choice winners.
And the winners are...
BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique
Finalists: Bliss Bridal, Miss Ruby Bridal, Vera's House of Bridals, White Dress Off the Rack
BEST LUXURY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE ($5,000+) - White Dress Bridal Boutique
Finalists: Kit Co., Miss Ruby Bridal, Strike Bridal Bar, Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique
BEST BRIDAL ACCESSORIES - Vera's House of Bridals
Finalists: Brandi's Bridal Galleria, Jaxie, Miss Ruby Bridal, Tie The Knot Bridal Boutique
BEST BRIDESMAID ATTIRE - Miss Ruby Bridal
Finalists: Brandi's Bridal Galleria, Charlotte's Bridal and Formalwear
Tie the Knot Bridal Boutique (Off the Rack)
BEST MENSWEAR - DuBois Formalwear
Finalists: Jason Louis, Men's Wearhouse, Mike Bjorn's Fine Clothing, NL Suits
BEST CUSTOM BRIDAL ATTIRE - Lucky Penny Tailor Shop
Finalists: Carrie Ann Bridal, Kit Co., Maria Arteaga Studio, R. House Custom Alterations
BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE - NL Suits
Finalists: DuBois Formalwear, Indochino, Kit Co., SJ Crystals
BEST ALTERATIONS - Handmade By Jackie
Finalists: Anka's Alterations, Anna's Tailoring Studio, Maria Arteaga Studio, R. House Custom Alterations
BEST WEDDING HAIR - Lexi Lee Hair
Finalists: Beaut By Gemma Louise, Beyond Twisted Salon, Nicole Christine Styling, Rouje Bridal
BEST WEDDING MAKEUP - The Bridal Beauty Team
Finalists: Jillian Doherty Makeup & Hair, Krysten Loebe Makeup, Nola Kahn Beauty, Taylor Dawn Makeup
BEST FULL-SERVICE BEAUTY TEAM - Luxe LG
Finalists: Jennifer Janssen Bridal Artistry, The Bridal Beauty Team, Nicole Christine Styling, The Hitching Post
BEST SPA SERVICES - The Edgewater Spa
Finalists: Kohler Waters Spa at Lodge Kohler, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Sundara Spa, The Pfister WELL Spa + Salon
BEST SKINCARE SERVICES - Melody Sopa Artistry
Finalists: 715 Beautify, Aesthetics Layne, Katie Stegeman Beauty, Wellness 360
BEST JEWELER - Alyssa and Anna Fine Jewelry
Finalists: A Trio Jewelry, Kesslers Diamonds, Powers Jewelry Designers, Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers
BEST OFFICIANT - Mitch & Jenna Weddings
Finalists: Koru Ceremony, O & B Photo Co., Wisconsin Wedding Officiants, White Swan Wedding Services
BEST WEDDING PLANNER - Graceful Events
Finalists: Events to a T, Evermore Events Company, Heather Farr Events, Renee Breanne Design
BEST EVENT DESIGNER - Events to a T
Finalists: Elevate Events, Midwestern Bride, Oso in Love, Renee Breanne Design
BEST RENTALS - Event Essentials
Finalists: Dish & Decor Vintage Rental, Relics Rentals, Ruby Design Event Rentals, Velvet Rentals
BEST LINENS - BBJ La Tavola
Finalists: Event Essentials, Ruby Design Event Rentals & Design Co, Velvet Rentals, Windy City Linen
BEST DÉCOR INSTALLATION DESIGNER - David Charles Productions
Finalists: Event Essentials, Relics Rentals, Events by Design, Velvet Rentals
BEST FLORIST - Ebb & Flow Flowers
Finalists: Feisty Flowers, Flowers for Dreams, Jane Kelly Floral, Milwaukee Flower Co.
BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST - Milwaukee Flower Co.
Finalists: Atmospheric Floral, Bird & Bumble, Briar Loft, Daffodil Parker
BEST CAKES - The Cake Lady
Finalists: Julie Michelle Cakes, Mia Stav Cakes, Signature Sweets, Whisk Chick
BEST DESSERTS - Miggy's Bakes
Finalists: Hailey's Sweets and Treats, Happy Joy Candy Co., Mili Wonka Treats, The Dessert Cart
BEST CATERING - Blue Plate Catering
Finalists: Zilli Hospitality, Saz's Catering, Tall Guy and a Grill, Twisted Radish Catering
BEST MOBILE CATERING - Flour Girl & Flame
Finalists: The Knotted Cone Gelato Co., Common Pasta, Steel Belly BBQ Co., Lake Life Catering
BEST BAR SERVICE - Over the Moon Bartending
Finalists: Alfred Mixology / Lavender Haze Hospitality, Vintage Hitch Co., Gather Mobile Bar, The Crafted Tavern
BEST INVITATION DESIGNER - Paper Envy
Finalists: Bay View Printing Co., Hall Creative Co., Lettered by Shi, Paperwhites
BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY - Lettered by Shi
Finalists: Fest Paper, Heart of Wisco Art Studio, Heartily Design, Lettered In Blush
BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER - Kristina Lorraine Photography
Finalists: C.Mae Photography, Erika Marie Studio, Haley Sophia Photography, Willow Walk Photography
BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER - Steph Kadlicko
Finalists: Twig and Olive Photography, Lusia Studio Photography, One Shot Scott Photography, Jake Anderson Photography
BEST ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER - O & B Photo Co.
Finalists: India Lawless Photography, Macy Roth Artistry, Mikaila Dusenberry Photography, Tiffany Christina Photography
BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER - Autumn Silva Photography
Finalists: Allexx B Photography, Bobbi Petersen Photography, Heather Cook Elliott Photography, Willow Walk Photography
BEST WEDDING DAY CONTENT CREATOR - Social Brides Collective
Finalists: A ForeverMore Co., Behind the Brides, Mor Content Co.
BEST VIDEOGRAPHER - Elliott Schroeder Video
Finalists: Character D Films, Films By Design, Olson Film
Tandem Photography of Door County
BEST PHOTO BOOTH - Celebrations Entertainment
Finalists: David Charles Productions, Milwaukee Airwaves, Old Fashioned Photo Bus, Sound by Design
BEST CEREMONY MUSIC - Camerata String Quartet
Finalists: Fretless Music, Gabriel's Horns, ACA Entertainment, Dream City Music
BEST BAND - Bluewater Kings Band
Finalists: Generation Z, Platinum, Spicy Tie Band, Velocity
BEST DJ - Milwaukee Airwaves
Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, David Charles Productions
DJ Felix Entertainment, Sound by Design
BEST LIGHTING, AUDIOVISUAL & PRODUCTION - Sound By Design
Finalists: Celebrations Entertainment, David Charles Productions, Milwaukee Airwaves, Majic Productions
BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL) - Katie Geis Art
Finalists: Ivy Illustrations, Kalina & Co. Jewelry, Rad Illustrates, The Funny Drawing Guy
BEST PET ATTENDANT - Wags of Love
Finalists: Dream Day Entertainment | Dog Dream Day, Milwaukee Wedding Day Dogs, Piccola Pups
BEST TRANSPORTATION - Gallant Knight Limousine, Inc.
Finalists: Cruise-A-Palooza, Sister Bay Trolley, Think Limo, Badger Bus
BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE - Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Finalists: Bacchus, Buck and Honey's, Mason Street Grill, Onesto
BEST URBAN VENUE - The Ivy House
Finalists: Greenhouse No.7, Jan Serr Studio, The Atrium, The Tinsmith
BEST DESTINATION VENUE - Northern Haus
Finalists: LaRocque Farms, Milford Hills, Prairie Springs on Park, The Enchanted Barn
BEST WATERFRONT VENUE - Milwaukee Art Museum
Finalists: Discovery World, The Commodore, The Edgewater, The Starling
BEST BARN VENUE - Harvest Moon Pond
Finalists: Barnwood Events, Farm at Dover, LaRocque Farms, Northern Haus
BEST ESTATE VENUE - Maxwell Mansion
Finalists: Ludlow Mansion Events, Paine Art Center & Gardens, The Fitzgerald
BEST WINERY VENUE - 1841 Farms and Vineyard
Finalists: Belle Ame Vineyard, Cambridge Winery, Over the Vines, Villa Bellezza Winery
BEST HOTEL VENUE - The Pfister Hotel
Finalists: Madison Concourse Hotel, Hotel Northland, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, The Edgewater
BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL - Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Finalists: Charmant Hotel, Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, Kimpton Journeyman, The Pfister Hotel
BEST COUNTRY CLUB - The Carriage House at Lac la Belle
Finalists: Bishops Bay Country Club, Destination Geneva National, Glen Erin Golf Club, Western Lakes Country Club
BEST INTIMATE VENUE - The Treasury
Finalists: Gathering At The Gage, Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, The Rivulet, Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
BEST BREWERY / DISTILLERY VENUE - Lakefront Brewery
Finalists: The Barrel Haus at Badger State Brewing, Old Sugar Distillery, Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee
BEST HISTORIC VENUE - St. James 1868
Finalists: Pritzlaff Events, The Covenant at Murray Mansion, The George and Madcap Lounge, The Society
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE - LaRocque Farms
Finalists: Farm 1849, Boerner Botanical Gardens, Lake Lawn Resort, Stone Prairie
BEST RESORT VENUE - Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Finalists: Alpine Resort, Lake Lawn Resort, Osthoff Resort, The Abbey Resort
BEST NORTHWEST VENUE - La Pointe Events
Finalists: Hidden Meadow and Barn, The Aisling, The Barn at Copper Creek, The Enchanted Barn
BEST NORTH CENTRAL VENUE - Mystic Ponds Estate
Finalists: Chula Vista Resort, Rothschild Pavilion, SentryWorld, The Outpost Ranch
BEST NORTHEAST VENUE - Black Sheep Weddings & Events
Finalists: Gather on Broadway, Northern Haus, The Berkshire, The LedgeCrest Reserve
BEST SOUTHWEST VENUE - The Eloise
Finalists: Barnwood Events, Monona Terrace, The Edgewater, The Tinsmith
BEST SOUTHEAST VENUE - Greenhouse No. 7
Finalists: The Carriage House at Lac La Belle, The Gage, The Ivy House, The Treasury
BEST VENUE IN WISCONSIN - The Tinsmith
Finalists: The Carriage House at Lac La Belle, Northern Haus, Pritzlaff Events, The Ivy House
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS - Selmer + Stone and Twin Blooms Floral Co.
Finalists: Evermore Events Company, Miriam Events Co., Q Jancola
BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL - David Charles Productions
Finalists: Blue Plate Catering, Events to a T, Graceful Events, Midwestern Bride, Northern Haus, Renee Breanne Design, OSO in Love, Rouje Bridal, Two Birds Event Group
MEMBER OF THE YEAR - Mitch & Jenna Weddings