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
Best Paper Goods – Clove & Cherie
Best Dessert Display – Super Sue’s Sweet Shoppe, Rabbit Hole Bakery and Super Saver with Florals by Of the Earth Florals
Best Bouquet – District 2 Floral Studio
Best Dressed – Real Couple Caitlin Donahue and Zach Pollard
Best Event Design – Lovestruck Events
Best Photo – Anna Brace Photography
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