Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2025 | The Winners

Best of

Thousands voted and the results are in. We are proud to present Nebraska Wedding Day's Best of 2025 Awards! Winners were announced at our Best of 2025 Awards on Monday, June 16th at Joslyn Art Museum. Each is featured in our Fall/Winter 2025 issue of Nebraska Wedding Day magazine.  

Click HERE to see the Editor's Choice winners.

And the winners are...

 

BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - For The One Bridal

Finalists: Arc Bridal, Ellynne Bridal, Noa Brides, Rhylan Lang Bridal

 

BEST MOTHER OF THE BRIDE - Ellynne Bridal

Finalists: Bridal Isle, Olive & Grace Bridal, Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang, White and Ivory Bridal

 

BEST BRIDESMAID APPAREL - Ready or Knot Wedding Chic

Finalists: Bridal Traditions, David's Bridal, Ellynne Bridal, Sample & Soiree by Rhylan Lang

 

BEST MENSWEAR - Gentleman's Choice Formal Wear

Finalists: Emsud's Clothiers, Shannon's Formalwear, Skeffington's Formal Wear, Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing

 

BEST CUSTOM BRIDAL ATTIRE - Hannah Caroline Couture

Finalists: Arc Bridal, First Look Attire, For the One Bridal, Noa Brides

 

BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE - Well Suited @ Lindley Clothing

Finalists: Bespoke Custom Suits, Gentleman's Choice Formal Wear, Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear, Skeffington's Formal Wear

 

BEST GOWN CARE & PRESERVATION - Omaha Lace Cleaners

Finalists: Blush Bridal Boutique, Fashion Cleaners

 

BEST ALTERATIONS - Livi's Designs

Finalists: Bridal Isle, Omaha Lace Cleaners, Saylor Sewing, The Perfect Dress

 

BEST WEDDING HAIR - Beauty Bash Omaha

Finalists: Bungalow/8, Kontempo, Model Perfect Airbrush, Salon for Women

 

BEST WEDDING MAKEUP - Makeup by Nicole

Finalists: Addi Malena Esthetics, Beauty Bash Omaha, Makeup by Madison, Model Perfect Airbrush 

 

BEST SPA SERVICES - Valo Wellness Spa

Finalists: Creative Hair Design, Salt & Spa, Sexy Visage, Spa at Lied Lodge

 

BEST BEAUTY / SKINCARE SERVICES - Sakoon The Spa

Finalists: Addi Malena Esthetics, De Novo Skin Spa, Enchanted Skin Studio, Valo Wellness Spa

 

BEST JEWELER - Borsheims

Finalists: 14 Karat, Gunderson's Jewelers, Nebraska Diamond, Sartor Hamann

 

BEST OFFICIANT - I Tie the Knots Weddings

Finalists: Lauren Vargas, Officiant, Officiant Aimee

 

BEST WEDDING PLANNER - AZ + Co.

Finalists: 402 Events, Divine Events By Rayna, Kimmy Ann Events, Limelight Expressions

 

BEST EVENT DESIGNER - 402 Events

Finalists: AZ + Co., Elle Seals Events, Limelight Expressions, Unfolding Events

 

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR NEWLYWEDS - Megan Owens - Owens Real Estate Group

Finalists: Emily Ware - Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Gina Simon - Nebraska Realty

 

BEST RENTALS - Catalyst Event Rentals

Finalists: Diehl Event Rentals, Elite Event Rentals, Hillcrest Wedding Decor Rentals, LUXX Events & Rentals

 

BEST DÉCOR INSTALLATION DESIGNER - Wallflower Omaha

Finalists: 402 Events, AZ + Co., Catalyst Event Rentals, LUXX Events & Rentals

 

BEST FLORIST - Lavish Flower Design

Finalists: Bouquet, FRESH Floral, Of the Earth, Petal Collective

 

BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST - Bouquet

Finalists: AZ + Co., Ethereal Floral Studio, Lavish Flower Design, Petal Collective

 

BEST WEDDING CAKES - Butterfly Bakery

Finalists: Dave's Cakes, Love More Sweets, Once Upon a Cake, The Cake Rendezvous

 

BEST WEDDING DESSERTS - Bubbly Tart

Finalists: Butterfly Bakery, Crumb Coat & Chill, Once Upon a Cake, The Cake Rendezvous

 

BEST CATERING - Attitude on Food

Finalists: A Catered Affair, Abraham Catering, Catering Creations, Fresh Catering & More

 

BEST BAR SERVICE - Cornhusker Beverage

Finalists: 1316 Bev Co., Attitude on Food, Midwest Mixers Mobile Bar + Events, Pat on Tap

 

BEST INVITATION DESIGNER - Nicole Reher Creative

Finalists: AZ + Co., Dana Osborne Designs, Humble Hands, Wandering Hearts Paper Co.

 

BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY - Nicole Reher Creative

Finalists: AZ + Co., Dana Osborne Designs, Humble Hands, Wandering Heart Paper Co.

 

BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER - Erin Ren Photography

Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Photos with Anderson, Sarah Gudeman Photography

 

BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER - Trin Jensen Photography

Finalists: Angie Jean Photography, Anna Mantini Photography, Julie Trinh Photography, Sarah Frances Photography

 

BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER - Angie Jean Photography

Finalists: Caitlin & Camera, Erin Ren Photography, Julie Trinh Photography, Trin Jensen Photography

 

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER - Kriha Films

Finalists: A.A. Productions, Jonathon Goodro Films, Jordan Hopper Films, Laura Elizabeth Photography + Films

 

BEST WEDDING DAY CONTENT CREATOR - Unveiled Content Creation

Finalists: Alexandra Creatives by Maggie Mantini, Content Creation by Kate by A Final Take Films

 

BEST PHOTO BOOTH - Foto Fun Spot

Finalists: Complete Weddings + Events, PH PRODUCTION, Premier Party Rentals, Vogue Photo Events

 

BEST CEREMONY / COCKTAIL MUSICIANS - Mahr String Quartet

Finalists: Bel Canto Duo, Diamond Empire Band, Ruckus Strings

 

BEST BAND - Downtown Collective

Finalists: Diamond Empire Band, Ruckus Strings, Something Blue, The Toast

 

BEST DJ - Image Entertainment

Finalists: Chaos Productions, Complete Weddings + Events, DJ Jab, Joe Cruz DJ Services 

 

BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL) - Omaha Circus Arts

Finalists: Humble Hands, Torch & Cutter

 

BEST DANCE INSTRUCTION - Simply Ballroom

Finalists: Nebraska Salsa Scene, Vintage Ballroom

 

BEST TRANSPORTATION - Ollie the Trolley

Finalists: Revel Events Omaha, Star Limo Bus, The Trolley at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, VIP Limo

 

BEST WEDDING FAVORS - Wax Buffalo

Finalists: The Chocolate Season, Rose Joy Gifts

 

BEST BACHELOR(ETTE) SERVICES - Pretty Girl Fragrance Bar

Finalists: Aerial Bombshell, Humble Hands, Board & Brush

 

BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE - Café Postale

Finalists: The Gallery (in the Capitol District), A Venue on the Ridge, The Farnam, V. Mertz

 

BEST BARN VENUE - The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm

Finalists: Lilac Hill Weddings & Events, Roca Berry Farm, Seven Willows Weddings and Events, Sparks Barn

 

BEST WINERY VENUE - Glacial Till Vineyard

Finalists: Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall, Junto Winery, Slattery Vintage Estates

 

BEST HOTEL VENUE - Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Finalists: Hotel Deco, Magnolia Hotel Omaha, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, The Farnam

 

BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL - The Farnam

Finalists: Hotel Deco, Magnolia Hotel Omaha, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, The Scarlet, Lincoln

 

BEST COUNTRY CLUB - Omaha Country Club

Finalists: Field Club of Omaha, Happy Hollow Club, Country Club of Lincoln, Wilderness Ridge Country Club

 

BEST HISTORIC VENUE - Joslyn Art Museum (The Joslyn)

Finalists: Café Postale, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, The Durham Museum

 

BEST OUTDOOR VENUE - Lauritzen Gardens

Finalists: A Venue On The Ridge, Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, Lilac Hill Weddings & Events, The Acreage

 

BEST INTIMATE VENUE - Bohemian Gardens

Finalists: A Venue on the Ridge, Jewell on Capitol, The Farnam, Vintage Ballroom

 

BEST VENUE IN NEBRASKA - Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm

Finalists: A Venue on the Ridge, A View Venues, The Acreage, The Durham Museum, Zenia 

 

BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS) - The Acreage

Finalists: Catalyst Event Rentals, Doree Events, Rae Organizing, Skeffington's Formal Wear, Venue 5 Twenty-Two

 

BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL - 402 Events

Finalists: 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

 

MEMBER OF THE YEAR - Julie Trinh Photography