The results are here! Seattle Bride's annual awards program, Best of 2023, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the Washington 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 Gala on Tuesday, June 20th at Block 41. Read more about the event here.
Best Wedding Planner - Harlow Events
Finalists: Bridal Bliss, Your Perfect Bridesmaid
Best Floral Designer - Sassyfly Luxury Events
Finalists: Emerald City Flowers, JBK Weddings and Events
Best Rentals - CORT Party Rental
Finalists: Grand Event Rentals, Pedersen’s Event Rentals
Best Invitations - Sablewood Paper Company
Finalists: Enora Creative Co., Perfect Press
Best Calligraphy - Honest Calligraphy
Finalists: Creative by Sofiya, Krisanna Elizabeth
Best Photography - Sarah Anne Photography
Finalists: Gina Paulson Photography, Jenn Tai and Co.
Best Videography - Best Made Videos
Finalists: Emerald Media Videography, Ochoa Wedding Films
Best Photo Booth - Orion Entertainment
Finalists: 321 Foto, Luxe Booth NW
Best Ceremony Music - Michael Benson Band
Finalists: Puget Sound Strings, Windsong Trio
Best Band - Oncore
Finalists: Blue Wave Band, Michael Benson Band
Best DJ - Bamboo Beats DJ
Finalists - Integral DJs, Orion Entertainment
Best Lighting & Audiovisual - Crimson Haze
Finalists: Bellevue Lighting, Lightsmiths
Best Caterer - Shooby Doo Catering
Finalists: Herban Feast, Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering
Best Bar Service - Tipsy Trailer
Finalists: Cameo Mobile Bartending, Party on the Rocks
Best Cake - The SweetSide
Finalists: Honey Crumb Cake Studio, Morfey’s Cake
Best Desserts - Trophy Cupcakes
Finalists: Aha Party Co., The SweetSide
Best Bridal Boutique - The Dress Theory
Finalists: Blue Sky Bridal, Lovely Bride
Best Custom Gowns - Luly Yang
Finalists: Leiren Designs, Porsche Nikia
Best Formalwear - Sew Generously
Finalists: Indochino, J.Hilburn
Best Jeweler - Green Lake Jewelry Works
Finalists: Alvin Goldfarb, Valerie Madison
Best Wedding Hair & Makeup - Kayla Kollection Artistry
Finalists: IM Artistry, Salon Maison
Best Spa Services - The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa
Finalists: Le Spa de l’hotel Lotte, The Spa at Willows Lodge
Best Officiant - Another One Ties the Knot
Finalists: Annemarie Juhlian, Grace MacLeod, Officiant Grace
Best Transportation - Butler Seattle
Finalists: A&A Limousine, British Motor Coach
Best Hotel Venue - The Edgewater Hotel
Finalists: Lotte Hotel Seattle, The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa
Best Wedding Night Hotel - The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Finalists: The Edgewater Hotel, The Four Seasons Seattle
Best Country Club / Golf Course Venue - The Golf Club at Newcastle
Finalists: Broadmoor Golf Club, The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge
Best Historic Venue - The Hall at Fauntleroy
Finalists: AXIS Pioneer Square, Roche Harbor Resort
Best Urban Venue - Seattle Art Museum
Finalists: AXIS Pioneer Square, Block 41
Best Winery Venue - JM Cellars
Finalists: Chateau Lill, Novelty Hill Januik
Best Outdoor Venue - The Hall at Fauntleroy
Finalists: Jardin del Sol, Parties on the Terrace
Best Waterfront Venue - The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa
Finalists: Dockside at Duke’s, The Edgewater Hotel
Best Resort Venue - Roche Harbor Resort
Finalists: Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Salish Lodge and Spa
Best Destination Wedding Venue - Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Finalists: Crystal Mountain Resort, Roche Harbor Resort
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue - Dockside at Duke’s
Finalists: Canlis, JM Cellars
Best Intimate Venue - Parties on the Terrace
Finalists: Cathedral, The Ruins
Best Southeast Washington Venue - Abeja
Finalists: Harmony Meadows, Tin Roof Barn
Best Northeast Washington Venue - The Farmhouse on Green Bluff
Finalists: Karma Vineyards, Lairmont Manor
Best Wedding Show - Weddings in Woodinville
Finalists: Seattle Wedding Show, My Snohomish Wedding Tour
Best New Vendor - The Social Co.
Finalists: Tipsy Trailer, To Wag and To Hold
Best Overall Vendor - Dsquared Hospitality
Finalists: Bridal Bliss, Shooby Doo Catering
Member of the Year - Jenn Tai & Co.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Editor's Choice, Best Photo - Sound and Sea Photography
Editor's Choice, Best Bouquet - Fleur Studio
Editor's Choice, Best Catering - Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes
Editor's Choice, Best Ceremony Design - Distinctive Design Florist
Editor's Choice, Best Event Design - Kaleb Norman James & O'Malley Photographers
Editor's Choice, Best Real Wedding - Alyssa & Cody Plaiss
Editor's Choice, Best Cake - OLGA PYSKO
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