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