Thousands voted and the results are in. We are proud to present Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2026 Awards! Winners were announced at our Best of 2026 Awards on Tuesday, June 16 at The Leo Ballroom in Omaha. Each is featured in our Fall/Winter 2026 issue of Nebraska Wedding Day magazine.
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And the winners are...
Best Bridal Boutique
For the One Bridal
Finalists: Arc Bridal, Ellynne Bridal, Rhylan Lang Bridal, Rosette Bridal (Noa Brides)
Best Luxury Bridal Boutique ($5,000+)
Rhylan Lang Bridal
Finalists: Arc Bridal, Ellynne Bridal, For the One Bridal, Ready or Knot Wedding Chic
Best Mother of the Bride Attire
Ellynne Bridal
Finalists: David’s Bridal, Olive & Grace Bridal, Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang Bridal, White & Ivory Bridal
Best Bridesmaid Attire
Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang Bridal
Finalists: Black Tie and White Satin, Bridal Traditions, Olive & Grace Bridal, Ready or Knot Wedding Chic
Best Menswear
Gentleman’s Choice Formal Wear
Finalists: Emsud’s Clothiers, Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear, Skeffington’s Formal Wear, Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing
Best Dress Designer (Local)
Hannah Caroline Couture
Finalists: Clatt Designs, House of Deane, Livi’s Designs
Best Custom Groom Attire
Skeffington’s Formal Wear
Finalists: Bespoke Custom Clothing, Gentleman’s Choice Formal Wear, LØV Bridal Sartorial, Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing
Best Gown Care & Preservation
Omaha Lace Cleaners
Finalists: Arc Bridal, Blush Bridal Boutique, Fashion Cleaners, Max I. Walker
Best Alterations
Livi’s Designs
Finalists: Felicia Couture, Omaha Lace Cleaners, Perfect Dress, Saylor Sewing
Best Wedding Hair (Hair Services Only)
Kontempo
Finalists: Beauty Bash Omaha, Locks & Lashes, Omaha Bridal Hair, Pin and Pose
Best Wedding Makeup (Makeup Services Only)
Makeup by Madison
Finalists: Beauty Bash Omaha, Beyer Beauty, Encompass Bridal by Cora Gillespie, Makeup by Nicole
Best Full-Service Beauty Team (Both Hair and Makeup Services)
Beauty Bash Omaha
Finalists: Ashley Anderson Beauty, Beyer Beauty, Kontempo, Oliver & Tate
Best Skincare Services (Facials, Injectables, Etc.)
Elevate Recovery + MedSpa
Finalists: Addi Malena Esthetics, Ageless Skin Co., Sakoon Spa, Valo Wellness Spa
Best Beauty Services (Spray Tans, Lashes, Cosmetic Services, Etc.)
Valo Wellness Spa
Finalists: Addi Malena Esthetics, Bronzed Vault, Elle Reve, goGLOW
Best Jeweler
Borsheims
Finalists: 14 Karat, Gunderson’s Jewelers, Nebraska Diamond, Sartor Hamann
Best Officiant
I Tie the Knots Weddings
Finalists: Aimee Petereit, La Leóna Mobile Notary and Wedding Officiant Services, Lauren Vargas, Mark Feit
Best Wedding Planner
Kimmy Ann Events
Finalists: 402 Events, AZ + Co., Divine Events by Rayna, Dorée Events
Best Event Designer
402 Events
Finalists: AZ + Co., Dorée Events, Elle Seals Events, LimeLight Expressions
Best Rentals
Catalyst Event Rentals
Finalists: AZ + Co., Diehl Event Rentals, United Rent-All, Wallflower RELIC
Best Custom Installations (Non-Floral)
Wallflower RELIC
Finalists: 402 Events, AZ + Co., Catalyst Event Rentals, Vamp Rentals & Entertainment
Best Florist
Bouquet Omaha
Finalists: Lavish Flower Design, Loess Hills, Of the Earth Florals, Petal Collective
Best Installation Florist
Lavish Flower Design
Finalists: AZ + Co., Bouquet Omaha, Fancy Plants, Petal Collective
Best Cakes
Dave’s Cakes
Finalists: Butterfly Bakery, Cake Gallery, Crumb Coat & Chill, Love More Sweets
Best Desserts
Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop
Finalists: Busy Bee Baking Company, Butterfly Bakery, Crumb Coat & Chill, Whisk + Lavender Bakery
Best Catering
Attitude on Food
Finalists: Abraham Catering, A Catered Affair, Catering Creations, Fresh Catering & More
Best Mobile Catering
Javi’s Tacos
Finalists: Dante, The Papillion Taco Guy, Terrible Gerald’s Pizza, Via Farina
Best Bar Service
Cornhusker Beverage
Finalists: 86 Bar Staffing, 1316 Beverage, Bar-ish Collective, Pat On Tap
Best Invitation Designer
Nicole Reher Creative
Finalists: AZ + Co., Dana Osborne Designs, Humble Hands, Wandering Heart Paper Co.
Best Signage / Calligraphy
Nicole Reher Creative
Finalists: Dana Osborne Designs, Humble Hands, Miranda Writes, Wandering Heart Paper Co.
Best Boudoir Photographer
Boudoir by Bailey
Finalists: Body and Boudoir, Katie Hammond Photography, Molly Sheppard Photography, Wild and Dusk Boudoir Photography
Best Destination Photographer (Locally Based)
Erin Ren Photography
Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Anna Mantini, Jessie Lee, Trin Jensen Photography
Best Engagement Photographer
Trin Jensen Photography
Finalists: Anna Mantini, Archers Wedding Photography, Molly Sheppard Photography, Sarah Frances Photography
Best Wedding Day Photographer
Molly Sheppard Photography
Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Caitlin & Camera, In Laura’s Lens, Sarah Frances Photography
Best Content Creator
Unveiled Content Creation
Finalists: Content Creation by Kate by A Final Take, Creatives by Audrey, The Day Of Co., J Core Creative
Best Videographer
Jordan Hopper Films
Finalists: A.A. Productions, Fox Brush Films, Jonathon Goodro Films, Kriha Films
Best Photo Booth
FotoFunSpot
Finalists: Complete Weddings + Events, MemoryBox Photo Booth, Premier Party Rentals, Vogue Photo Events
Best Ceremony / Cocktail Musicians
Mahr String Quartet
Finalists: Bel Canto Duo, Harris Academy of the Arts, Karlyn Jurgensen, Ruckus Strings
Best Band
Downtown Collective
Finalists: Diamond Empire Band, Finest Hour Band, Lost Wax, Something Blu
Best DJ
DJ Devon Dupree
Finalists: Chaos Productions DJ and Photo Booth, Complete Weddings + Events, DJ JAB, Image Entertainment
Best Production, Lighting and Audiovisual
Chaos Productions DJ and Photo Booth
Finalists: 402 Events, FadeUp Design Group, Image Entertainment, Nova Productions
Best Entertainment (Non-Musical)
Omaha Circus Arts
Finalists: Art by Nicole, Humble Hands, Vamp Rentals & Entertainment, Wedding Paintings by Emerald Gleaves
Best Dance Instruction
Vintage Ballroom
Finalists: Nebraska Ballroom Dance, Simply Ballroom
Best Multi-Service Company (All Entertainment Services)
Complete Weddings + Events
Finalists: Revel Events, Vogue Photo Events
Best Transportation
Ollie the Trolley
Finalists: Nebraska Party Bus & Limo, Premier Party Buses, Revel Events, The Trolley at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
Best Wedding Favors
Made in Omaha
Finalists: Dundee Candle Co., Humble Hands, Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates, Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar
Best Bachelor(ette) Services
Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar
Finalists: Humble Hands, Rockin N Rollin Party Bus
Best Pet Attendant
Barking Vows
Finalists: Pampered Pupperinos & Pals
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Café Postale
Finalists: The Farnam Autograph Collection, The Gallery Omaha, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, A Venue on the Ridge
Best Barn Venue
The Barn at Ackerhurst Dairy Farm
Finalists: Lilac Hill Weddings & Event Center, Roca Berry Farm, Seven Willows, Venue 1883
Best Winery Venue
Glacial Till Vineyard
Finalists: Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall, Junto Winery, Moonlight Ridge Vineyard, Slattery Vintage Estates
Best Hotel Venue
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
Finalists: The Farnam Autograph Collection, Hotel Deco, Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
Best Wedding Night Hotel
The Farnam Autograph Collection
Finalists: Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, Magnolia Omaha, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
Best Country Club
Happy Hollow Club
Finalists: Country Club of Lincoln, Field Club of Omaha, Omaha Country Club, Wilderness Ridge
Best Historic Venue
Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Finalists: Arbor Lodge Mansion at Arbor Day Farm, Café Postale, The Durham Museum, Leo Ballroom
Best Outdoor Venue
Lauritzen Gardens
Finalists: Bohemian Gardens, Falconwood Park, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, A Venue on the Ridge
Best Intimate Venue
Lucille’s Old Market
Finalists: Bohemian Gardens, Café Postale, Jewell on Capitol, A Venue on the Ridge, Woodland Grove at Arbor Day Farm
Best Western / Mid-Plains Venue
Harbor Lights
Finalists: Dismal River, Lazy S Ranch
Best Central Venue
Le Château
Finalists: Boulder Flatts, Venue at Railside
Best Northeast Venue
The Beaumont
Finalists: Hotel Harington, Nielsen Community Center
Best Metro Venue
The Durham Museum
Finalists: The Farnam Autograph Collection, Founders ONE | NINE, Leo Ballroom, A View Venues
Best Southeast Venue
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
Finalists: The Acreage, BOSONA, Venue 5 Twenty-Two, Venue 1883
Best Overall Venue in Nebraska
The Acreage
Finalists: The Durham Museum, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, A Venue on the Ridge, A View Venues
Best Neighboring State Venue
Fountains Ballroom
Finalists: Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall, Castle Unicorn, Palace Event Center, Willow Creek
Best New Wedding Business (2 Years of Business or Less)
Venue 1883
Finalists: Atelier: Event Design & Rental Artistry, Creatives by Audrey, The Day Of Co., Le Château
Best Overall Wedding Professional
402 Events
Finalists: 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
Member of the Year
Wallflower RELIC