The results are here! Nebraska Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2025, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry across the state. The winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online and were revealed at our Best of 2025 Awards Gala on Monday, June 16th at Joslyn Art Museum. View winners from all regions here.
Here are Nebraska Wedding Day's Editor's Choice winners.
An Italian-inspired wedding design was the catalyst for this unique bouquet crafted by Petal Collective. Buttery yellow blooms and flourishing greenery paired with vines of ripe tomatoes were a unique touch and perfectly fitting for the alfresco affair.
Bridal Attire: READY OR KNOT | Hair & Makeup: STORY BEAUTY | Planning & Design: UNFOLDING EVENTS | Photography: BROOKE CONFER PHOTO
Bringing Tuscan charm to the Midwest, Marissa Jankuski and Tyler Winterstein’s wedding day at Bella Terre Vineyard was the pinnacle of elegance. Planned by and hosted at the venue, the celebration was lush with summery wildflowers amid the Italian architecture and rows of vines, transporting guests to the European countryside. Personal details abounded, from private vows overlooking the pristine grounds and a wine bottle escort card display to stunning sunset portraits.
Bridal Attire: RHYLAN LANG BRIDAL; ONE BLUSHING BRIDE; TONI FEDERICI | Bridesmaid Attire: PARK & FIFTH | Cake & Desserts: WHEATFIELDS | Catering: ATTITUDE ON FOOD | DJ: NOVA PRODUCTIONS | Florals: LAVISH FLOWER DESIGN | Groom & Groomsmen Attire: JOS. A. BANK | Hair & Makeup: ABBY HUBBARD; SALON FOR WOMEN | Music: HARRIS ACADEMY OF THE ARTS | Photography: ANNA MANTINI; CASEY TILLISCH (second shooter) | Stationery & Signage: THE KNOT; WALLFLOWER OMAHA | Transportation: STAR LIMO PARTY BUS | Venue & Wedding Planning: BELLA TERRE VINEYARD
Lost in a quiet moment before “I do,” this bride gazes out over downtown Omaha from The Farnam. Captured beautifully by Leah Pieper, this timeless black-and-white photograph speaks to elegance, emotion and the magic every bride hopes to feel on their wedding day.
Bridal Attire: FOR THE ONE BRIDAL | Hair & Makeup: STEPHANIE ANDERSON at SELF LOVE SALON; MAKEUP BY NICOLE | Venue: THE FARNAM | Wedding Planning: ELLE SEALS EVENTS
After learning about the passing of the groom’s mother, Gabi Hughes of Unfolding Events partnered with Wallflower Omaha and Nicole Reher Creative to honor her favorite art form with a one-of-a-kind escort card display for her son and future daughter-in-law’s wedding day. The couple created many of the art pieces themselves, with Hughes contributing a few as well. Together, they surprised the groom’s father with this heartfelt tribute on the big day.
Hair & Makeup: SALON FOR WOMEN | Photography: JESSICA BLEX | Rentals: FOLDED EVENT RENTALS; NICOLE REHER CREATIVE; WALLFLOWER OMAHA; UNITED RENT-ALL OMAHA | Venue: OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM | Wedding Planning & Design: UNFOLDING EVENTS
