So every year local magazine Minnesota Bride recognizes the top wedding vendors in lots of different categories. This year, after I placed my votes for my current favorite wedding vendors, I decided: why not share those favorites with you! Over the past 12 years, I have worked with so many different vendors and feel it’s really important to recognize the solid gold in this industry. Now, I have never been one to care much about these recognitions; as I find all the kind words and word-of-mouth recommendations to be the MOST important. I feel grateful to still be going strong in this business so many years in and do NOT take that for granted. Would it be cool to have that little badge on my website that says “Best of 2026” for future couples to see and maybe respond with “ooooooo!”? Yeah you betcha it would! So, if you feel inclined and have the time, you can vote for me under the appropriate categories. You can also vote for other vendors as well. Heck, that’s why I wrote out this lengthy list of vendors! Take it - share it - spread the love!

Click this link to vote: MN BRIDE BEST OF 2026

BEST CAKE: Aunt Mona’s Cakes

BEST FLORIST: TIE between Pansy Floral Design and Cosmos Floral

BEST CATERING (LARGE): Entourage Events Group

BEST CATERING (SMALL): Paris Dining Club

BEST PLANNER: Bre My Guest

BEST MICRO WEDDING CONCEPT: The Garter Toss

BEST OFFICIANT: Tom Armstrong

BEST SPA/ESTHETICIAN: Elizabeth at Aesthetics with E

BEST ALTERATIONS: Nice Repair

BEST MOBILE CATERING (FOOD TRUCK): Tru Pizza

BEST DJ: Justice at Infinity Sounds MN

BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Benny Nord at Up Event Group

BEST REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE: Mancini’s

BEST BACHELORETTE VENUE: Grandpa’s Pool House

BEST VINTAGE SHOP: Shop Country Club

BEST FORMAL VINTAGE SHOP: Hermine

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER: Engle // Olson

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR NEWLYWEDS: Gene Pease Real Estate

BEST WEDDING NIGHT HOTEL: Celeste Hotel

BEST HISTORIC VENUE: The Commodore

BEST INTIMATE VENUE: Paris Dining Club