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Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2023 - The Winners

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Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2023 - The Winners

August 3, 2023

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The results are in! Nebraska Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2023, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Nebraska wedding industry! These winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online and were revealed at our Best of 2023 Awards on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at The Gallery. Read more about the event here.

Best Bridal Boutique - Blush Bridal Boutique

Finalists: Ellynne Bridal, For The One Bridal

Best Bridesmaid Apparel - Ellynne Bridal

Finalists: Olive & Grace Bridal, White & Ivory

Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel - Olive & Grace Bridal

Finalists: Ellynne Bridal, White & Ivory

Best Menswear - Gentleman’s Choice Formal Wear

Finalists: Emsud's Clothiers, Tip Top Tux

Best Gown Care and Preservation - Omaha Lace Cleaners

Finalists: Livi’s Designs, Max I. Walker

Best Wedding Hair - Bungalow/8 + Satellite Salon

Finalists: Model Perfect Airbrush, Story Beauty Agency

Best Wedding Makeup - Model Perfect Airbrush

Finalists: Bungalow/8 + Satellite Salon, Ethereal Beauty & Wellness

Best Spa Services - Valo Wellness Spa

Finalists: De Novo Spa, Lied Lodge

Best Jeweler - Borsheims

Finalists: Nebraska Diamond, Sartor Hamann

Best Officiant - I Tie The Knots Weddings

Finalists: I Choose You Ceremonies, WeDo! Weddings & Events

Best Wedding Planner - Rachel J. Events

Finalists: Rose Joy Events, Styled in White Events

Best Real Estate Agent for Newlyweds - Heidi Wubbels with Nebraska Realty

Finalists: Eliot Appleget with NextHome, Saidee Glantz with Nebraska Realty – Big Red Team

Best Invitations - Dana Osborne Design

Finalists: Nicole Reher Creative, Wandering Heart Paper Company

Best Calligraphy - Wandering Heart Paper Company

Finalists: Letter Lane Design Studio, Miranda Writes

Best Photography - Angie Jean Photography

Finalists: Laura Elizabeth Photography, Nikki McLeay Photography

Best Videography - Laura Elizabeth Photography

Finalists: Alisha Cerny Films, Complete Weddings + Events

Best Photo Booth - Complete Weddings + Events

Finalists: Ackerman Weddings & Events, Foto Fun Spot

Best Dance Instruction - Vintage Ballroom

Finalists: Simply Ballroom

Best DJ - Complete Weddings + Events

Finalists: Ackerman Weddings & Events, Image Entertainment

Best Band - Downtown Collective

Finalists: Ecko, Something Blu

Best Ceremony Music - Bel Canto Duo

Finalists: Holly Saalfeld, Karlyn Music

Best Rentals & Décor - Hillcrest Wedding Décor Rentals

Finalists: Rachel J. Rentals, Wall Flower Omaha

Best Installation Design - Rachel J. Events

Finalists: Hillcrest Wedding Décor Rentals, Wall Flower Omaha

Best Florist - Lavish Flower Design

Finalists: Of The Earth Floral Design, Rose Joy Events

Best Transportation - Ollie the Trolley

Finalists: Elite Party Buses, VIP Limo

Best Caterer - Attitude on Food

Finalists: CL Creations, Patricia Catering & Cocktails

Best Wedding Cakes - Once Upon a Cake

Finalists: Butterfly Bakery, The Cake Rendezvous

Best Wedding Desserts - Butterfly Bakery

Finalists: Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates, Once Upon a Cake

Best Wedding Favors - Rose Joy Events

Finalists: Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates, Wax Buffalo

Best Guest Accommodations - Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

Finalists: The Farnam, Autograph Collection Hotel, Lied Lodge

Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue - Lied Lodge

Finalists: Café Postale, The Farnam, Autograph Collection Hotel

Best Barn Venue - The Barn at Galyen Farms

Finalists: The Barn at Ackerhurst Dairy Farm, Lied Lodge

Best Winery/Vineyard Venue - Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall

Finalists: Glacial Till Vineyard, Soaring Wings

Best Hotel Venue - The Farnam, Autograph Collection Hotel

Finalists: The Gallery, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue - Wilderness Ridge

Finalists: Champions Run, Tiburon Golf Club

Best Historic Venue - The Durham Museum

Finalists: Arbor Day Farm / Lied Lodge, Café Postale

Best Museum Venue - The Durham Museum

Finalist: Joslyn Art Museum

Best Intimate Venue - The James House

Finalists: Amber Lea Acres, Café Postale

Best Venue in Nebraska - Lied Lodge

Finalists: The Durham Museum, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Best New Vendor - Olive & Grace Bridal

Finalists: Amber Lea Acres, The James House

Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Complete Weddings + Events

Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Rachel J. Events

Member of the Year - Laura Elizabeth Photography

EDITOR'S PICKS

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Best Paper Goods – Clove & Cherie

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Best Dessert Display – Super Sue’s Sweet Shoppe, Rabbit Hole Bakery and Super Saver with Florals by Of the Earth Florals

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Best Bouquet – District 2 Floral Studio

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Best Dressed – Real Couple Caitlin Donahue and Zach Pollard

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Best Event Design – Lovestruck Events

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Best Photo – Anna Brace Photography

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