(Minnesota) — July 21,2023 — Minnesota Bride has announced their annual awards Best of 2023 which honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Minnesota wedding industry. The winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process that was held online and were revealed at the Best of 2023 Awards on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at International Market Square.
There are 60 categories plus editors choice awards. The winners along with finalists include:
Best Bridal Boutique
Winner – a&bé
Finalists – Angelique’s Bridal, Emily Kaye Bridal
Best Luxury Bridal Boutique
Winner – Bridal Accents Couture
Finalists – anna bé, Annika Bridal Boutique
Best Bridesmaid Dresses
Winner – Angelique’s Bridal
Finalists – Bella Bridesmaids, Bridal Accents Couture
Best Flower Girl Dresses
Winner – Eva La Cúz
Finalists – Bella Bridesmaids, Wedding Shoppe
Best Custom Gowns
Winner – Bopha Sar
Finalists – Joynoelle Boutique and Atelier, Modehaus
Best Mother-of-the-Bride Apparel
Winner – Bridal Accents Couture
Finalists – Bridal Aisle, Dugo
Best Formalwear
Winner – MartinPatrick3
Finalists – The Dashery, Milbern Clothing
Best Alterations
Winner – Custom Sewing by Heather
Finalists – Amazing Alterations, Bopha Sar
Best Wedding Makeup
Winner – WarPaint International Beauty Agency
Finalists – Michelle Dunlap Design, Sisu Beauty & Co.
Best Wedding Hair
Winner – Michelle Dunlap Design
Finalists – Sisu Beauty & Co., WarPaint International Beauty Agency
Best Spray Tan Services
Winner – Body Glow Sun & Spray
Finalists – The Glow Lounge, Go Glow
Best Spa Services
Winner – Grand View Lodge
Finalists – Anda Spa, Woodhouse Day Spa
Best Jeweler
Winner – Continental Diamond
Finalists – Jewelry by Johan, Max’s
Best Officiant
Winner – Flutterby Celebrations and Ceremonies
Finalists – Perfect Day Ceremonies & Affordable I Do’s, Positively Charmed
Best Wedding Planner
Winner – Lasting Impressions Weddings
Finalists – Laine Palm Designs, Style-Architects Weddings & Events
Best Pet Attendant
Winner – Becca’s MN Pet Care
Finalists – Doggy Social MN, Happy Tailz
Best Micro Wedding Planner
Winner – Minne Weddings
Finalists – Pop-Up Weddings, Positively Charmed
Best Real Estate Agent for Newlyweds
Winner – Paige Gibson Homes
Finalists – Brittany Halloran, Nate Boen
Best Rentals & Décor
Winner – Linen Effects
Finalists – Après, Rustic Charm Rental
Best Installations
Winner – Girl Friday
Finalists – Apricot Floral, PHOS
Best Florist
Winner – Studio C Floral
Finalists – 651 Studio & Floral Design, Sadie’s Couture Floral
Best Wedding Cakes
Winner – Ink Sweets
Finalists – Buttercream Cakes & Desserts, Hey There, Cupcake MN
Best Wedding Desserts
Winner – Nothing Bundt Cakes
Finalists – Buttercream Cakes & Desserts, Hey There, Cupcake MN
Best Caterer – Large Wedding
Winner – D’Amico Catering
Finalists – Chowgirls Catering, Food Gallery Catering
Best Caterer – Small Wedding
Winner – Chowgirls Catering
Finalists – D’Amico Catering, Lake Elmo Inn Catering
Best Wedding Bar Service
Winner – The Fab Tap
Finalists – Liquid Motion, With a Twist
Best Invitations
Winner – Champagne Press
Finalists – Epitome Papers, Ivory Isle Designs, Katie Murphy Design & Stationery
Best Calligraphy
Winner – Emmy Shanley Creative Co.
Finalist – Shasta Bell Calligraphy
Best Photography
Winner – Vick Photography
Finalists – Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design, Leah Fontaine Photography
Best Videography
Winner – Summit Hill Studios
Finalists – Bellagala Videography, Flom Films
Best Photo Booth
Winner – The Traveling Photo Booth
Finalists – Midwest Sound, Time into Pixels Photo Booth
Best Band
Winner – Bluewater Kings Band
Finalists – Elan Artists, Riverside Hitmen
Best DJ
Winner – Instant Request DJ Entertainment
Finalists – Adagio Djay Entertainment, Midwest Sound
Best Wedding Day Entertainment
Winner – Paint My Wedding Day
Finalists – Maria Ahrens, United States Axe
Best Ceremony Music
Winner – Loring String Quartet
Finalists – Boom Island Strings, Lake Minnetonka String Quartet
Best Dance Instruction
Winner – Adagio Djay Entertainment
Finalists – Arthur Murray, Tulle Tuxedo
Best Transportation
Winner – Renee’s Limousines
Finalists – Lorenz Bus Service, Total Transportation
Best Valet Service
Winner – Unparalleled Parking
Finalists – Classic Parking, Uptown Valet
Best Security Service
Winner – Unparalleled Security
Finalists – Men in Black Security, Sequeerity
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Winner – Café Lurcat
Finalists – Doc’s Hall, Rodizio Grill – The Brazilian Steakhouse
Best Twin Cities Venue
Winner – The Hutton House
Finalists – A’BULAE, Machine Shop
Best Northern Minnesota Venue
Winner – Grand Superior Lodge
Finalists – Larsmont Cottages, Merryweather Inn | The Carriage House
Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue
Winner – Grand View Lodge
Finalists – Catalyst by Nature Link, Northern Pacific Center
Best Alexandria / Detroit Lakes Area Venue
Winner – Bold North Cellars
Finalists – Lakeside Ballroom, Rolling Forks Vineyards
Best St. Cloud Area Venue
Winner – The Regency
Finalists – The Grands at Mulligans, Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center
Best Fargo/Moorhead Venue
Winner – The Pines
Finalists – Jasper Hotel, Rustic Oaks
Best Southern Minnesota Venue
Winner – Woodhaven Weddings & Events
Finalists – St. James Hotel, The Skyroom at Red Wing Golf Course
Best Barn Venue
Winner – Hope Glen Farm
Finalists – Ashery Lane Farm, Redeemed Farm
Best Outdoor Venue
Winner – Redeemed Farm
Finalists – The Cottage Farmhouse, Hope Glen Farm
Best Winery Venue
Winner – Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery
Finalists – Cannon River Winery, Crow River Winery
Best Brewery/Distillery Venue
Winner – Tattersall Distilling & Events Center
Finalists – Bold North Cellars, Northern Stacks Events
Best Mansion Venue
Winner – Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs
Finalists – Merryweather Inn | The Carriage House, Van Dusen Mansion
Best Hotel Venue
Winner – Saint Paul Hotel
Finalists – Hewing Hotel, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Best Wedding Night Hotel
Winner – Hewing Hotel
Finalists – St. James Hotel, Saint Paul Hotel
Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue
Winner – Lafayette Club
Finalists – Bearpath Golf & Country Club, Woodhaven Weddings & Events
Best Historic Venue
Winner – Machine Shop
Finalists – Landmark Center, St. James Hotel
Best Destination Venue
Winner – Enchanted Barn
Finalists – La Pointe Events, Tattersall Distilling & Events Center
Best Resort Venue
Winner – Grand View Lodge
Finalists – Arrowwood Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Grand Superior Lodge
Best New Vendor
Winner – Emily Kaye Bridal
Finalists – Emily Grace Cakes, Tattersall Distilling & Events Center
Best Overall Wedding Vendor
Winner – Bavaria Downs
Finalists – Jenna Culley Events, Lasting Impressions Weddings
Member of the Year
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
The winners in all 60 categories will be featured in the Fall/Winter 2023 issue of Minnesota Bride magazine.
