Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2025 | Finalists

Nebraska Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2025, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry throughout the state. These finalists were through an open voting process held online and winners will be revealed at our Best of 2025 Awards Gala on Monday, June 16th at Joslyn Art Museum.

And the Finalists are...

BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

For The One Bridal

Rhylan Lang Bridal

BEST MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

Olive & Grace Bridal

Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang

White and Ivory Bridal

BEST BRIDESMAID APPAREL

Bridal Traditions

Ready or Knot Wedding Chic

Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang

BEST MENSWEAR

Emsud's Clothiers

Gentleman's Choice

Shannon's Formalwear

Skeffington's Formal Wear

Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing

BEST CUSTOM BRIDAL ATTIRE

First Look Attire

For the One Bridal

Hannah Caroline Couture

BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE

Bespoke Custom Suits

Gentleman's Choice

Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear

Skeffington's Formal Wear

Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing

BEST GOWN CARE & PRESERVATION

Fashion Cleaners

Omaha Lace Cleaners

BEST ALTERATIONS

Omaha Lace Cleaners

The Perfect Dress

BEST WEDDING HAIR

Beauty Bash Omaha

Model Perfect Airbrush

Salon for Women

BEST WEDDING MAKEUP

Addi Malena Esthetics

Beauty Bash Omaha

Makeup by Madison

Makeup by Nicole

Model Perfect Airbrush

BEST SPA SERVICES

Creative Hair Design

Spa at Lied Lodge

Valo Wellness Spa

BEST BEAUTY / SKINCARE SERVICES

Addi Malena Esthetics

De Novo Skin Spa

Enchanted Skin Studio

Valo Wellness Spa

BEST JEWELER

Gunderson's Jewelers

Nebraska Diamond

BEST OFFICIANT

I Tie the Knots Weddings

Lauren Vargas, Officiant

Officiant Aimee

BEST WEDDING PLANNER

Divine Events By Rayna

Kimmy Ann Events

Limelight Expressions

BEST EVENT DESIGNER

Elle Seals Events

Limelight Expressions

Unfolding Events

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR NEWLYWEDS

Emily Ware - Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

Gina Simon - Nebraska Realty

Megan Owens - Owens Real Estate Group

BEST RENTALS

Catalyst Event Rentals

Diehl Event Rentals

Elite Event Rentals

Hillcrest Wedding Decor Rentals

LUXX Events & Rentals

BEST DÉCOR INSTALLATION DESIGNER

Catalyst Event Rentals

LUXX Events & Rentals

Wallflower Omaha

BEST FLORIST

Lavish Flower Design

Petal Collective

BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST

Ethereal Floral Studio

Lavish Flower Design

Petal Collective

BEST WEDDING CAKES

Butterfly Bakery

Love More Sweets

Once Upon a Cake

The Cake Rendezvous

BEST WEDDING DESSERTS

Butterfly Bakery

Crumb Coat & Chill

Once Upon a Cake

The Cake Rendezvous

BEST CATERING

A Catered Affair

Abraham Catering

Attitude on Food

Catering Creations

Fresh Catering & More

BEST BAR SERVICE

Attitude on Food

Cornhusker Beverage

Midwest Mixers Mobile Bar + Events

BEST INVITATION DESIGNER

Dana Osborne Designs

Nicole Reher Creative

Wandering Hearts Paper Co.

BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY

Dana Osborne Designs

Nicole Reher Creative

Wandering Heart Paper Co.

BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

Angie Jean Photography

Erin Ren Photography

Photos with Anderson

Sarah Gudeman Photography

BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER

Angie Jean Photography

Anna Mantini Photography

Julie Trinh Photography

Sarah Frances Photography

Trin Jensen Photography

BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER

Angie Jean Photography

Caitlin & Camera

Erin Ren Photography

Julie Trinh Photography

Trin Jensen Photography

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER

A.A. Productions

Jonathon Goodro Films

Jordan Hopper Films

Laura Elizabeth Photography + Films

BEST WEDDING DAY CONTENT CREATOR

Alexandra Creatives by Maggie Mantini

Content Creation by Kate by A Final Take Films

Unveiled Content Creation

BEST PHOTO BOOTH

Complete Weddings + Events

Premier Party Rentals

Vogue Photo Events

BEST CEREMONY / COCKTAIL MUSICIANS

Diamond Empire Band

Mahr String Quartet

BEST BAND

Diamond Empire Band

Downtown Collective

BEST DJ

Chaos Productions

Complete Weddings + Events

Image Entertainment

Joe Cruz DJ Services

BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)

Omaha Circus Arts

BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION

Nebraska Salsa Scene

Simply Ballroom

Vintage Ballroom

BEST TRANSPORTATION

Ollie the Trolley

Revel Events Omaha

The Trolley at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

BEST WEDDING FAVORS

The Chocolate Season

BEST BACHELOR(ETTE) SERVICES

Aerial Bombshell

Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar

BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE

The Gallery (in the Capitol District)

A Venue on the Ridge

BEST BARN VENUE

Roca Berry Farm

Seven Willows Weddings and Events

The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm

BEST WINERY VENUE

Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall

Glacial Till Vineyard

Slattery Vintage Estates

BEST HOTEL VENUE

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL

The Scarlet, Lincoln

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

BEST COUNTRY CLUB

Field Club of Omaha

Happy Hollow Club

Country Club of Lincoln

Omaha Country Club

Wilderness Ridge

BEST HISTORIC VENUE

Joslyn Art Museum

Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

The Durham Museum

BEST OUTDOOR VENUE

A Venue On The Ridge

Lauritzen Gardens

Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

Lilac Hill Weddings & Events

BEST INTIMATE VENUE

A Venue on the Ridge

Bohemian Gardens

Jewell on Capitol

Vintage Ballroom

BEST VENUE IN NEBRASKA

A Venue on the Ridge

Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

The Durham Museum

BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS)

Catalyst Event Rentals

Skeffington's Formal Wear

Venue 5 Twenty-Two

BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL

Angie Jean Photography

Attitude on Food

Catalyst Event Rentals

Complete Weddings + Events

Erin Ren Photography

Julie Trinh Photography

Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

Limelight Expressions