Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2025 | The Winners

BEST CUSTOM BRIDAL ATTIRE - Hannah Caroline Couture

Finalists: Arc Bridal, First Look Attire, For the One Bridal, Noa Brides

BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE - Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing

Finalists: Bespoke Custom Suits, Gentleman's Choice Formal Wear, Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear, Skeffington's Formal Wear

BEST GOWN CARE & PRESERVATION - Omaha Lace Cleaners

Finalists: Blush Bridal Boutique, Fashion Cleaners

BEST ALTERATIONS - Livi's Designs

Finalists: Bridal Isle, Omaha Lace Cleaners, Saylor Sewing, The Perfect Dress

BEST WEDDING HAIR - Beauty Bash Omaha

Finalists: Bungalow/8, Kontempo, Model Perfect Airbrush, Salon for Women

BEST WEDDING MAKEUP - Makeup by Nicole

Finalists: Addi Malena Esthetics, Beauty Bash Omaha, Makeup by Madison, Model Perfect Airbrush 

BEST SPA SERVICES - Valo Wellness Spa

Finalists: Creative Hair Design, Salt & Spa, Sexy Visage, Spa at Lied Lodge

BEST BEAUTY / SKINCARE SERVICES - Sakoon The Spa

Finalists: Addi Malena Esthetics, De Novo Skin Spa, Enchanted Skin Studio, Valo Wellness Spa

BEST JEWELER - Borsheims

Finalists: 14 Karat, Gunderson's Jewelers, Nebraska Diamond, Sartor Hamann

BEST OFFICIANT - I Tie the Knots Weddings

Finalists: Lauren Vargas, Officiant, Officiant Aimee

BEST WEDDING PLANNER - AZ + Co.

Finalists: 402 Events, Divine Events By Rayna, Kimmy Ann Events, Limelight Expressions

BEST EVENT DESIGNER - 402 Events

Finalists: AZ + Co., Elle Seals Events, Limelight Expressions, Unfolding Events

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR NEWLYWEDS - Megan Owens - Owens Real Estate Group

Finalists: Emily Ware - Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Gina Simon - Nebraska Realty

BEST RENTALS - Catalyst Event Rentals

Finalists: Diehl Event Rentals, Elite Event Rentals, Hillcrest Wedding Decor Rentals, LUXX Events & Rentals

BEST DÉCOR INSTALLATION DESIGNER - Wallflower Omaha

Finalists: 402 Events, AZ + Co., Catalyst Event Rentals, LUXX Events & Rentals

BEST FLORIST - Lavish Flower Design

Finalists: Bouquet, FRESH Floral, Of the Earth, Petal Collective

BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST - Bouquet

Finalists: AZ + Co., Ethereal Floral Studio, Lavish Flower Design, Petal Collective

BEST WEDDING CAKES - Butterfly Bakery

Finalists: Dave's Cakes, Love More Sweets, Once Upon a Cake, The Cake Rendezvous

BEST WEDDING DESSERTS - Bubbly Tart

Finalists: Butterfly Bakery, Crumb Coat & Chill, Once Upon a Cake, The Cake Rendezvous

BEST CATERING - Attitude on Food

Finalists: A Catered Affair, Abraham Catering, Catering Creations, Fresh Catering & More

BEST BAR SERVICE - Cornhusker Beverage

Finalists: 1316 Bev Co., Attitude on Food, Midwest Mixers Mobile Bar + Events, Pat on Tap

BEST INVITATION DESIGNER - Nicole Reher Creative

Finalists: AZ + Co., Dana Osborne Designs, Humble Hands, Wandering Hearts Paper Co.

BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY - Nicole Reher Creative

Finalists: AZ + Co., Dana Osborne Designs, Humble Hands, Wandering Heart Paper Co.

BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER - Erin Ren Photography

Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Photos with Anderson, Sarah Gudeman Photography

BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER - Trin Jensen Photography

Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Anna Mantini Photography, Julie Trinh Photography, Sarah Frances Photography

BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER - Angie Jean Photography

Finalists: Caitlin & Camera, Erin Ren Photography, Julie Trinh Photography, Trin Jensen Photography

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER - Kriha Films

Finalists: A.A. Productions, Jonathon Goodro Films, Jordan Hopper Films, Laura Elizabeth Photography + Films

BEST WEDDING DAY CONTENT CREATOR - Unveiled Content Creation

Finalists: Alexandra Creatives by Maggie Mantini, Content Creation by Kate by A Final Take Films

BEST PHOTO BOOTH - Foto Fun Spot

Finalists: Complete Weddings + Events, PH PRODUCTION, Premier Party Rentals, Vogue Photo Events

BEST CEREMONY / COCKTAIL MUSICIANS - Mahr String Quartet

Finalists: Bel Canto Duo, Diamond Empire Band, Ruckus Strings

BEST BAND - Downtown Collective

Finalists: Diamond Empire Band, Ruckus Strings, Something Blue, The Toast

BEST DJ - Image Entertainment

Finalists: Chaos Productions, Complete Weddings + Events, DJ Jab, Joe Cruz DJ Services 

BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL) - Omaha Circus Arts

Finalists: Humble Hands, Torch & Cutter

BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION - Simply Ballroom

Finalists: Nebraska Salsa Scene, Vintage Ballroom

BEST TRANSPORTATION - Ollie the Trolley

Finalists: Revel Events Omaha, Star Limo Bus, The Trolley at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, VIP Limo

BEST WEDDING FAVORS - Wax Buffalo

Finalists: The Chocolate Season, Rose Joy Gifts

BEST BACHELOR(ETTE) SERVICES - Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar

Finalists: Aerial Bombshell, Humble Hands, Board & Brush

BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE - Café Postale

Finalists: The Gallery (in the Capitol District), A Venue on the Ridge, The Farnam, V. Mertz

BEST BARN VENUE - The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm

Finalists: Lilac Hill Weddings & Events, Roca Berry Farm, Seven Willows Weddings and Events, Sparks Barn

BEST WINERY VENUE - Glacial Till Vineyard

Finalists: Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall, Junto Winery, Slattery Vintage Estates

BEST HOTEL VENUE - Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Finalists: Hotel Deco, Magnolia Hotel Omaha, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, The Farnam

BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL - The Farnam

Finalists: Hotel Deco, Magnolia Hotel Omaha, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, The Scarlet, Lincoln

BEST COUNTRY CLUB - Omaha Country Club

Finalists: Field Club of Omaha, Happy Hollow Club, Country Club of Lincoln, Wilderness Ridge Country Club

BEST HISTORIC VENUE - Joslyn Art Museum (The Joslyn)

Finalists: Café Postale, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, The Durham Museum

BEST OUTDOOR VENUE - Lauritzen Gardens

Finalists: A Venue On The Ridge, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Lilac Hill Weddings & Events, The Acreage

BEST INTIMATE VENUE - Bohemian Gardens

Finalists: A Venue on the Ridge, Jewell on Capitol, The Farnam, Vintage Ballroom

BEST VENUE IN NEBRASKA - Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

Finalists: A Venue on the Ridge, A View Venues, The Acreage, The Durham Museum, Zenia 

BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS) - The Acreage

Finalists: Catalyst Event Rentals, Doree Events, Rae Organizing, Skeffington's Formal Wear, Venue 5 Twenty-Two

BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL - 402 Events

Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Attitude on Food, AZ + Co., Catalyst Event Rentals, Complete Weddings + Events, Erin Ren Photography, Julie Trinh Photography, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Limelight Expressions

MEMBER OF THE YEAR - Julie Trinh Photography