
Nebraska Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2026, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry throughout the state. These finalists were selected through an online open voting process, and the winners will be revealed at our Best of 2026 Awards Gala.
And the Finalists are...
BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Arc Bridal
Ellynne Bridal
For the One Bridal
Noa Brides
Rhylan Lang Bridal
BEST LUXURY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE ($5,000+)
Arc Bridal
Ellynne Bridal
For the One Bridal
Ready or Knot Wedding Chic
Rhylan Lang Bridal
BEST MOTHER OF THE BRIDE ATTIRE
David’s Bridal
Ellynne Bridal
Olive & Grace Bridal
Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang Bridal
White & Ivory Bridal
BEST BRIDESMAID ATTIRE
Black Tie and White Satin
Bridal Traditions
Olive & Grace Bridal
Ready or Knot Wedding Chic
Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang Bridal
BEST MENSWEAR
Emsud’s Clothiers
Gentleman’s Choice Formal Wear
Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear
Skeffington's Formal Wear
Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing
BEST DRESS DESIGNER (LOCAL)
Clatt Designs
Hannah Caroline Couture
House of Deane
Livi's Designs
BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE
Bespoke Custom Clothing
Gentleman’s Choice Formal Wear
LØV Bridal Sartorial
Skeffington's Formal Wear
Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing
BEST GOWN CARE AND PRESERVATION
Arc Bridal
Blush Bridal Boutique
Fashion Cleaners
Max I Walker
Omaha Lace Cleaners
BEST ALTERATIONS
Felicia Couture
Livi’s Designs
Omaha Lace Cleaners
Perfect Dress
Saylor Sewing
BEST WEDDING HAIR (HAIR SERVICES ONLY)
Beauty Bash Omaha
Kontempo Hair Salon
Locks & Lashes
Omaha Bridal Hair
Pin and Pose
BEST WEDDING MAKEUP (MAKEUP SERVICES ONLY)
Beauty Bash Omaha
Beyer Beauty
Encompass Bridal by Cora Gillespie Makeup by Madison Makeup by Nicole
BEST FULL SERVICE BEAUTY TEAM (BOTH HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES)
Ashley Anderson Beauty
Beauty Bash Omaha
Beyer Beauty
Kontempo
Oliver & Tate
BEST SKINCARE SERVICES (FACIALS, INJECTABLES, ETC.)
Addi Malena Esthetics
Ageless Skin Co.
Elevate Recovery + Medspa
Sakoon Spa
Valo Wellness Spa
BEST BEAUTY SERVICES (SPRAY TANS, LASHES, COSMETIC SERVICES, ETC.)
Addi Malena Esthetics
Bronzed Vault
Elle Reve
Go Glow
Valo Wellness Spa
BEST JEWELER
14 Karat
Borsheims
Gunderson’s Jewelers
Nebraska Diamond
Sartor Hamann
BEST OFFICIANT
Aimee Petereit
I Tie the Knots Weddings
La Leóna Mobile Notary and Wedding Officiant Services
Lauren Vargas, Officiant
Mark Feit
BEST WEDDING PLANNER
402 Events
AZ + Co.
Divine Events by Rayna
Dorée Events
Kimmy Ann Events
BEST EVENT DESIGNER
402 Events
AZ + Co.
Dorée Events
Elle Seals Events
Limelight Expressions
BEST RENTALS
AZ + Co.
Catalyst Event Rentals
Diehl Event Rentals
United Rent-All
Wallflower - RELIC
BEST CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS (NON-FLORAL)
402 Events
AZ + Co.
Catalyst Event Rentals
Vamp Rentals & Entertainment
Wallflower - RELIC
BEST FLORIST
Bouquet Omaha
Lavish Flower Design
Loess Hills
Of the Earth Florals
Petal Collective
BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST
AZ + Co.
Bouquet Omaha
Fancy Plants
Lavish Flower Design
Petal Collective
BEST CAKES
Butterfly Bakery
Cake Gallery
Crumb Coat & Chill
Dave’s Cakes
Love More Sweets
BEST DESSERTS
Busy Bee Baking Company
Butterfly Bakery
Crumb Coat & Chill
Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop
Whisk + Lavender Bakery
BEST CATERING
A Catered Affair
Abraham Catering
Attitude on Food
Catering Creations
Fresh Catering & More
BEST MOBILE CATERING
Dante
Javi's Tacos
The Papillion Taco Guy
Terrible Gerald’s Pizza
Via Farina
BEST BAR SERVICE
86 Bar Staffing
1316 Beverage
Bar-ish Collective
Cornhusker Beverage
Pat On Tap
BEST INVITATION DESIGNER
AZ + Co.
Dana Osborne Designs
Humble Hands
Nicole Reher Creative
Wandering Heart Paper Co.
BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY
Dana Osborne Designs
Humble Hands
Miranda Writes
Nicole Reher Creative
Wandering Heart Paper Co.
BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
Body and Boudoir
Boudoir by Bailey
Katie Hammond Photography
Molly Sheppard Photograhy
Wild and Dusk Boudoir Photography

Event photography by Leah Pieper Photography


BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER (LOCALLY BASED)
Angie Jean Photography
Anna Mantini
Erin Ren Photography
Jessie Lee
Trin Jensen Photography
BEST ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Anna Mantini
Archers Wedding Photography
Molly Sheppard Photograhy
Sarah Frances Photography
Trin Jensen Photography
BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER
Angie Jean Photography
Caitlin & Camera
In Laura’s Lens
Molly Sheppard
Sarah Frances Photography
BEST CONTENT CREATOR
Content Creation by Kate by A Final Take
Creatives by Audrey
The Day Of Co.
J Core Creative
Unveiled Content Creation
BEST VIDEOGRAPHER
A.A. Productions
Fox Brush Films
Jonathon Goodro Films
Jordan Hopper Films
Kriha Films
BEST PHOTO BOOTH
Complete Weddings + Events
FotoFunSpot
MemoryBox Photo Booth
Premier Party Rentals
Vogue Photo Events
BEST CEREMONY / COCKTAIL MUSICIANS
Bel Canto Duo
Harris Academy of the Arts
Karlyn Jurgensen
Mahr String Quartet
Ruckus Strings
BEST BAND
Diamond Empire Band
Downtown Collective
Finest Hour Band
Lost Wax
Something Blu
BEST DJ
Chaos Productions DJ and Photo Booth
Complete Weddings + Events
DJ Devon Dupree
DJ JAB
Image Entertainment
BEST PRODUCTION, LIGHTING AND AUDIOVISUAL
402 Events
Chaos Productions DJ and Photo Booth
FadeUp Design Group
Image Entertainment
Nova Productions
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)
Art by Nicole
Humble Hands
Omaha Circus Arts
Vamp Rentals & Entertainment
Wedding Paintings by Emerald Gleaves
BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION
Nebraska Ballroom Dance
Simply Ballroom
Vintage Ballroom
BEST MULTI-SERVICE COMPANY (ALL ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES)
Complete Weddings + Events
Revel Events
Vogue Photo Events

Event photography by Leah Pieper Photography


BEST TRANSPORTATION
Nebraska Party Bus & Limo
Ollie the Trolley
Premier Party Buses
Revel Events
The Trolley at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
BEST WEDDING FAVORS
Dundee Candle Co
Humble Hands
Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates
Made in Omaha
Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar
BEST BACHELOR(ETTE) SERVICES
Humble Hands
Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar
Rockin N Rollin Party Bus
BEST PET ATTENDANT
Barking Vows
Pampered Pupperinos & Pals
BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE
A Venue on the Ridge
Café Postale
The Farnam Autograph Collection
The Gallery Omaha
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
BEST BARN VENUE
The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm
Lilac Hill Weddings & Event Center
Roca Berry Farm
Seven Willows
Venue 1883
BEST WINERY VENUE
Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall
Glacial Till Vineyard
Junto Winery
Moonlight Ridge Vineyard
Slattery Vintage Estates
BEST HOTEL VENUE
The Farnam Autograph Collection
Hotel Deco
Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL
The Farnam Autograph Collection
Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
Magnolia Omaha
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
BEST COUNTRY CLUB
Country Club of Lincoln
Field Club of Omaha
Happy Hollow Club
Omaha Country Club
Wilderness Ridge
BEST HISTORIC VENUE
Arbor Lodge Mansion at Arbor Day Farm
Café Postale
The Durham Museum
Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Leo Ballroom
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE
A Venue on the Ridge
Bohemian Gardens
Falconwood Park
Lauritzen Gardens
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
BEST INTIMATE VENUE
A Venue on the Ridge
Bohemian Gardens
Café Postale
Jewell on Capitol
Lucille's Old Market
Woodland Grove at Arbor Day Farm
BEST WESTERN / MID-PLAINS VENUE
Dismal River
Harbor Lights
Lazy S Ranch
BEST CENTRAL VENUE
Boulder Flatts
LE CHÂTEAU
Venue at Railside
BEST NORTHEAST VENUE
The Beaumont
Hotel Hartington
Nielsen Community Center
BEST METRO VENUE A View Venues The Durham Museum The Farnam Autograph Collection Founders ONE | NINE Leo Ballroom
BEST SOUTHEAST VENUE
The Acreage
BOSONA
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
Venue 1883
Venue 5 Twenty-Two
BEST OVERALL VENUE IN NEBRASKA
A Venue on the Ridge
A View Venues
The Acreage
The Durham Museum
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
BEST NEIGHBORING STATE VENUE
Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall
Castle Unicorn
Fountains Ballroom
Palace Event Center
Willow Creek
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS)
Atelier: Event Design & Rental Artistry
Creatives by Audrey
The Day Of Co.
LE CHÂTEAU
Venue 1883
BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL
402 Events
Angie Jean Photography
Archers Photography
Attitude on Food
AZ + Co.
Dorée Events
Kimmy Ann Events
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
LimeLight Expressions
Sarah Frances Photography