Wisconsin Bride's Best of 2025 | The Winners

Best of

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