The votes are in for Seattle Bride magazine's annual awards program, Best of Bride, honoring the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry in Seattle and beyond. Finalists have been chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online at seattlebridemag.com.
Winners were announced at the Best of Bride awards party on June 19 at the Nordic Museum and published in the Fall/Winter 2018 issue of Seattle Bride magazine. See the full list of winners here: Best of 2018.
BEST OF BRIDE 2018 FINALISTS
Best All-Around Wedding Vendor
CORT Party Rental
Herban Feast
Perfectly Posh Events
Best New Vendor
Happy Hour Designer Bar Rentals
The Finery
The Greatest Aventure Weddings & Elopements
Best New Reception Site
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport
The Finery
The Sanctuary
Best Wedding Planner
Eventful Moments
The Invisible Hostess
Weddings with Wendy
Best Day-of-Wedding Coordinator
Eventful Moments
Perfectly Posh Events
Weddings with Wendy
Best Floral Designer
Fena Flowers
Flora Nova Design
Gather Design Company
Best Rentals
CORT Party Rental
Grand Event Rentals
Pedersens Rentals
Best Specialty Decor Rentals
Fanciful Rentals
Rented Elegance & Design
Vintage Ambiance
Best Invitation Designer
Grey & Cake
Paper Fling
Pink + Peach
Most Creative Favors
Fran's Chocolates
Pomp & Revel
Welcome Gifts by Pink Blossom
Best Photographer
Alante Photography
Azzura Photography
Barbie Hull Photography
Best Videographer
Aaron Horton Productions
Pixel Dust Weddings
Tennison Weddings
Best Musicians for Ceremony
Michael Benson Band
Seattle String Quartet
Windsong Trio
Best Live Band for the Reception
Michael Benson Band
Oncore
The Nines
Best DJ for the Reception
Bamboo Beats
Magnolia Rhapsody
Otto-Matic Mobile DJ
Best Entertainment for the Reception
Chris Graves Music
Magician Nash Fung
Seattle Parties
Best Photo Booth
321 Foto Photo Booths
Shutter Bus Company
The SnapBar
Best Lighting/ Audio Visual
Blue Danube Productions
Crimson Haze Event Lighting
GreenLight Events
Best Caterer
City Catering
Herban Feast
Lisa Dupar Catering
Best Bar Service
Happy Camper Cocktail Company
Herban Feast
Pour Girls and Some Guys
Best Wedding Cakes
Baked. Custom Cakes
Honey Crumb Cake Studio
The SweetSide
Best Groom's Cake
Baked. Custom Cakes
Honey Crumb Cake Studio
The SweetSide
Best Desserts
Honey Crumb Cake Studio
Lady Yum
The SweetSide
Best Dress Shop
I Do Bridal
Nordstrom Wedding Suite
The Dress Theory
Best Custom Dress Designer
Cicada Bridal
Desiree Hartsock Bridal
Luly Yang Couture
Best Bridal Accessories
BHLDN
I Do Bridal
The Dress Theory
Best Bridal Party Apparel
BHLDN
I Do Bridal
Nordstrom
Best Formalwear for Men
Men's Wearhouse
Nordstrom
The Black Tux
Best Hair and Makeup
Off-White Makeup & Beauty
Salon Maison
Yessie Libby Makeup & Styling
Best Locally Designed Bridal Jewelry
Everling Jewelry
Green Lake Jewelry Works
Sholdt Design
Best Engagement & Wedding Rings
Green Lake Jewelry Works
Robbins Brothers
Sholdt Design
Best Officiant
Married by AnneMarie, AnneMarie Juhlian
Rev. Ray Van Winkle & Associates
Window to the Soul Ministry, Reverend Mary Calhoun
Best Transportation/Getaway Car
British Motor Coach
Butler Seattle
Kenmore Air
Best Valet
Butler Seattle
Four Park Avenue
Red Carpet Valet
Best Quintessential Seattle-Area Reception Site
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Sodo Park by Herban Feast
The Admiral's House
Best Northwest Destination Wedding Site
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Roche Harbor Resort
Swiftwater Cellars
Best Place for a Waterfront Wedding
Alderbrook Resort & Spa
The Edgewater Hotel
The Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa
Best Place for a Sunset Wedding
The Admiral's House
The Edgewater Hotel
The Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa
Best Place for an Outdoor Wedding
Bella Luna Farms
DeLille Cellars
JM Cellars
Best Place for Intimate Weddings
DeLille Cellars
JM Cellars
The Corson Building
Best Place for Large Gala Weddings
AXIS Pioneer Square
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Sodo Park by Herban Feast
Best Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant
Canlis
Ray's Boathouse
Salty's on Alki Beach
Best Accomodations for Guests
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel
Willows Lodge
Best Place to Spend the Wedding Night
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Salish Lodge & Spa
Willows Lodge
Best Wedding Show
I Do Sodo
Seattle Wedding Show
Weddings in Woodinville
Best Place for Attendant Gifts
Fran's Chocolates
Nordstrom
Welcome Gifts by Pink Blossom Events
Best Bachelor Party Spot
Butler Seattle Wine Tours
Westland Distillery
Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Best Bachelorette Party Spot
Butler Seattle Wine Tours
Can Can
Le Faux at Julia's on Broadway Restaurant