The results are in! Minnesota Bride's annual awards program, Best of 2023, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Minnesota wedding industry! These winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online and were revealed at our Best of 2023 Awards on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at International Market Square. Read more about the event here.
Best Bridal Boutique - a&bé
Finalists: Angelique’s Bridal, Emily Kaye Bridal
Best Luxury Bridal Boutique - Bridal Accents Couture
Finalists: anna bé, Annika Bridal Boutique
Best Bridesmaid Dresses - Angelique’s Bridal
Finalists: Bella Bridesmaids, Bridal Accents Couture
Best Flower Girl Dresses - Eva La Cúz
Finalists: Bella Bridesmaids, Wedding Shoppe
Best Custom Gowns - Bopha Sar
Finalists: Joynoelle Boutique and Atelier, Modehaus
Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel - Bridal Accents Couture
Finalists: Bridal Aisle, Dugo
Best Formalwear - MartinPatrick3
Finalists: The Dashery, Milbern Clothing
Best Alterations - Custom Sewing by Heather
Finalists: Amazing Alterations, Bopha Sar
Best Wedding Makeup - WarPaint International Beauty Agency
Finalists: Michelle Dunlap Design, Sisu Beauty & Co.
Best Wedding Hair - Michelle Dunlap Design
Finalists: Sisu Beauty & Co., WarPaint International Beauty Agency
Best Spray Tan Services - Body Glow Sun & Spray
Finalists: The Glow Lounge, Go Glow
Best Spa Services - Grand View Lodge
Finalists: Anda Spa, Woodhouse Day Spa
Best Jeweler - Continental Diamond
Finalists: Jewelry by Johan, Max’s
Best Officiant - Flutterby Celebrations and Ceremonies
Finalists: Perfect Day Ceremonies & Affordable I Do’s, Positively Charmed
Best Wedding Planner - Lasting Impressions Weddings
Finalists: Laine Palm Designs, Style-Architects Weddings & Events
Best Pet Attendant - Becca’s MN Pet Care
Finalists: Doggy Social MN, Happy Tailz
Best Micro Wedding Planner - Minne Weddings
Finalists: Pop-Up Weddings, Positively Charmed
Best Real Estate Agent for Newlyweds - Paige Gibson Homes
Finalists: Brittany Halloran, Nate Boen
Best Rentals & Décor - Linen Effects
Finalists: Après, Rustic Charm Rental
Best Installations - Girl Friday
Finalists: Apricot Floral, PHOS
Best Florist - Studio C Floral
Finalists: 651 Studio & Floral Design, Sadie’s Couture Floral
Best Wedding Cakes - Ink Sweets
Finalists: Buttercream Cakes & Desserts, Hey There, Cupcake MN
Best Wedding Desserts - Nothing Bundt Cakes
Finalists: Buttercream Cakes & Desserts, Hey There, Cupcake MN
Best Caterer – Large Wedding - D’Amico Catering
Finalists: Chowgirls Catering, Food Gallery Catering
Best Caterer – Small Wedding - Chowgirls Catering
Finalists: D’Amico Catering, Lake Elmo Inn Catering
Best Wedding Bar Service - The Fab Tap
Finalists: Liquid Motion, With a Twist
Best Invitations - Champagne Press
Finalists: Epitome Papers, Ivory Isle Designs, Katie Murphy Design & Stationery
Best Calligraphy - Emmy Shanley Creative Co.
Finalist: Shasta Bell Calligraphy
Best Photography - Vick Photography
Finalists: Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design, Leah Fontaine Photography
Best Videography - Summit Hill Studios
Finalists: Bellagala Videography, Flom Films
Best Photo Booth - The Traveling Photo Booth
Finalists: Midwest Sound, Time into Pixels Photo Booth
Best Band - Bluewater Kings Band
Finalists: Elan Artists, Riverside Hitmen
Best DJ - Instant Request DJ Entertainment
Finalists: Adagio Djay Entertainment, Midwest Sound
Best Wedding Day Entertainment - Paint My Wedding Day
Finalists: Maria Ahrens, United States Axe
Best Ceremony Music - Loring String Quartet
Finalists: Boom Island Strings, Lake Minnetonka String Quartet
Best Dance Instruction - Adagio Djay Entertainment
Finalists: Arthur Murray, Tulle Tuxedo
Best Transportation - Renee’s Limousines
Finalists: Lorenz Bus Service, Total Transportation
Best Valet Service - Unparalleled Parking
Finalists: Classic Parking, Uptown Valet
Best Security Service - Unparalleled Security
Finalists: Men in Black Security, Sequeerity
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue - Café Lurcat
Finalists: Doc’s Hall, Rodizio Grill – The Brazilian Steakhouse
Best Twin Cities Venue - The Hutton House
Finalists: A’BULAE, Machine Shop
Best Northern Minnesota Venue - Grand Superior Lodge
Finalists: Larsmont Cottages, Merryweather Inn | The Carriage House
Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue - Grand View Lodge
Finalists: Catalyst by Nature Link, Northern Pacific Center
Best Alexandria / Detroit Lakes Area Venue - Bold North Cellars
Finalists: Lakeside Ballroom, Rolling Forks Vineyards
Best St. Cloud Area Venue - The Regency
Finalists: The Grands at Mulligans, Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center
Best Fargo/Moorhead Venue - The Pines
Finalists: Jasper Hotel, Rustic Oaks
Best Southern Minnesota Venue - Woodhaven Weddings & Events
Finalists: St. James Hotel, The Skyroom at Red Wing Golf Course
Best Barn Venue - Hope Glen Farm
Finalists: Ashery Lane Farm, Redeemed Farm
Best Outdoor Venue - Redeemed Farm
Finalists: The Cottage Farmhouse, Hope Glen Farm
Best Winery Venue - Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery
Finalists: Cannon River Winery, Crow River Winery
Best Brewery/Distillery Venue - Tattersall Distilling & Events Center
Finalists: Bold North Cellars, Northern Stacks Events
Best Mansion Venue - Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs
Finalists: Merryweather Inn | The Carriage House, Van Dusen Mansion
Best Hotel Venue - Saint Paul Hotel
Finalists: Hewing Hotel, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Best Wedding Night Hotel - Hewing Hotel
Finalists: St. James Hotel, Saint Paul Hotel
Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue - Lafayette Club
Finalists: Bearpath Golf & Country Club, Woodhaven Weddings & Events
Best Historic Venue - Machine Shop
Finalists: Landmark Center, St. James Hotel
Best Destination Venue - Enchanted Barn
Finalists: La Pointe Events, Tattersall Distilling & Events Center
Best Resort Venue - Grand View Lodge
Finalists: Arrowwood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Grand Superior Lodge
Best New Vendor - Emily Kaye Bridal
Finalists: Emily Grace Cakes, Tattersall Distilling & Events Center
Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Bavaria Downs
Finalists: Jenna Culley Events, Lasting Impressions Weddings
Member of the Year - Jenna Culley Events
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Best Invitation Suite – Eliza Grace Paperie
Best Dressed – Hannah Steinart
Best Floral Design – Lilia
Best Event Design – de Vasco’s Daughters
Best Cake – Hey There, Cupcake
Best Catering Idea – D'Amico Catering
Best Photo – Kelly Birch Photography
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