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
Arc Bridal
Ellynne Bridal
For The One Bridal
Noa Brides
Rhylan Lang Bridal
BEST MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
Bridal Isle
Ellynne Bridal
Olive & Grace Bridal
Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang
White and Ivory Bridal
BEST BRIDESMAID APPAREL
Bridal Traditions
David's Bridal
Ellynne Bridal
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
Arc Bridal
First Look Attire
For the One Bridal
Hannah Caroline Couture
Noa Brides
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
Blush Bridal
Fashion Cleaners
Omaha Lace Cleaners
BEST ALTERATIONS
Bridal Isle
Livi's Designs
Omaha Lace Cleaners
Saylor Sewing
The Perfect Dress
BEST WEDDING HAIR
Beauty Bash
Bungalow/8
Kontempo
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
Salt & Spa
Sexy Visage
Spa at Lied Lodge
Valo Wellness Spa
BEST BEAUTY / SKINCARE SERVICES
Addi Malena Esthetics
De Novo Skin Spa
Enchanted Skin Co.
Sakoon The Spa
Valo Wellness Spa
BEST JEWELER
14 Karat
Borsheims
Gunderson's Jewelers
Nebraska Diamond
Sartor Hamann
BEST OFFICIANT
I Tie the Knots
Lauren Vargas, Officiant
Officiant Aimee
BEST WEDDING PLANNER
402 Events
AZ + Co.
Divine Events By Rayna
Kimmy Ann Events
LimeLight Expressions
BEST EVENT DESIGNER
402 Events
AZ + Co.
Elle Seals Events
Limelight Expressions
Unfolding Events
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR NEWLYWEDS
Emily Ware - Better Home's & 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
402 Events
AZ + Co.
Catalyst Event Rentals
LUXX Events & Rentals
Wallflower Omaha
BEST FLORIST
Bouquet
Fresh Floral
Lavish Flower Design
Of the Earth
Petal Collective
BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST
AZ + Co.
Bouquet
Ethereal Floral Studio
Lavish Flower Design
Petal Collective
BEST WEDDING CAKES
Butterfly Bakery
Dave's Cakes
Love More Sweets
Once Upon a Cake
The Cake Rendezvous
BEST WEDDING DESSERTS
Bubbly Tart
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
1316 Bev Co.
Attitude on Food
Cornhusker Beverage
Midwest Mixers Mobile Bar + Events
Pat on Tap
BEST INVITATION DESIGNER
AZ + Co.
Dana Osborne Designs
Humble Hands
Nicole Reher Creative
Wandering Hearts Paper Co.
BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY
AZ + Co.
Dana Osborne Designs
Humble Hands
Nicole Reher Creative
Wandering Heart Paper Co.
BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
Angie Jean Photography
Erin Ren Photography
Photos with Anderson
Sarah Nies 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
Kriha 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
Foto Fun Spot
PH PRODUCTION
Premier Party Rentals
Vogue Photo Events
BEST CEREMONY / COCKTAIL MUSICIANS
Bel Canto Duo
Diamond Empire Band
Mahr String Quartet
Ruckus Strings
BEST BAND
Diamond Empire Band
Downtown Collective
Ruckus Strings
Something Blue
The Toast
BEST DJ
Chaos Productions
Complete Weddings + Events
DJ Jab
Image Entertainment
Joe Cruz DJ Services
BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)
Humble Hands
Omaha Circus Arts
Torch & Cutter
BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION
Nebraska Salsa Scene
Simply Ballroom
Vintage Ballroom
BEST TRANSPORTATION
Ollie the Trolley
Revel Events Omaha
Star Limo Bus
The Trolley at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
VIP Limo
BEST WEDDING FAVORS
The Chocolate Season
Rose Joy Gifts
Wax Buffalo
BEST BACHELOR(ETTE) SERVICES
Aerial Bombshell
Humble Hands
Board & Brush
Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar
BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE
The Gallery (in the Capitol District)
Cafe Postale
A Venue on the Ridge
The Farnam
V. Mertz
BEST BARN VENUE
Lilac Hill
Roca Berry Farm
Seven Willows Weddings and Events
Sparks Barn
The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm
BEST WINERY VENUE
Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall
Glacial Till Vineyard
Junto Winery
Slattery Vintage Estates
BEST HOTEL VENUE
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
Hotel Deco
Magnolia Hotel Omaha
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
The Farnam
BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL
Hotel Deco
Magnolia Hotel
The Scarlet, Lincoln
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
The Farnam
BEST COUNTRY CLUB
Field Club of Omaha
Happy Hollow Club
Country Club of Lincoln
Omaha Country Club
Wilderness Ridge
BEST HISTORIC VENUE
Cafe Postale
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
The Acreage
BEST INTIMATE VENUE
A Venue on the Ridge
Bohemian Gardens
Jewell on Capitol
The Farnam
Vintage Ballroom
BEST VENUE IN NEBRASKA
A Venue on the Ridge
A View Venues
Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm
The Acreage
The Durham Museum
Zenia
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS)
Catalyst Event Rentals
Doree Events
Rae Organizing
Skeffington's Formal Wear
The Acreage
Venue 5 Twenty-two
BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL
402 Events
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