2023

Wedding Choice
Award Winners

2023 Vendor Choice Award Winner

The Vendor Choice Award is voted on by wedding professionals to honor one of our own for their talent and drive to be a leader in this community. CONGRATULATIONS …

Lauren Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Bliss Events

Lauren goes above and beyond for all of her weddings, couples, and vendors. She is an excellent resource for all things wedding and has created great relationships with everyone she's worked with. She is attentive, detail-oriented, professional, and the best part, fun to work with! 


Attire, Jewelry, & Accessories

01 — Wedding Gown

GOLD: Modern Dress
Silver: Shaffer’s Bridal, Bronze (Tie): Pure Bridal & Weddings by Design

02 — Suit or Tuxedo

GOLD: Skeffinton’s Formal Wear, Silver: Men’s Warehouse, Bronze: Halberstadts

03 — Wedding Party – Dresses

GOLD: David’s Bridal, Silver: Modern Dress, Bronze: Pure Bridal

04 — Wedding Party – Tuxedos/Suits

GOLD: Skeffington’s Formal Wear, Silver: Men’s Wearhouse, Bronze: Halberstadts

05 — Additional Attire

GOLD: Von Maur, Silver: Dillards, Bronze: Something Blue

06 — Alterations or Dress Preservation

GOLD: KN Custom Sewing, Silver: Schaffer’s Bridal, Bronze: Bridal Connection

07 — Accessories

GOLD: Modern Dress, Silver: Dillard’s, Bronze: David’s Bridal

08 — Engagement Ring Jeweler

GOLD: Josephs, Silver: Greenberg’s Jewelers, Bronze: Kay Jewelers

09 — Wedding Band Jeweler

GOLD: Josephs, Silver: Greenberg’s Jewelers, Bronze: Kay Jewelers

Beauty & Wellness

10 — Hair Salon, Stylist or Barber

GOLD: Hello Darlin’ Glam, Silver: I Do Pretty, Bronze: Elan Salon

11 — Makeup Artist or Salon

GOLD: Hello Darlin’ Glam, Silver: I Do Pretty, Bronze: After Glow Pro Studios

12 — Nail Salon

GOLD: Premier Nail Salon, Silver: Luxe Nails & Spa, Bronze: Oscar Nail Bar

13 — Spa – Facial, Skincare, Massage

GOLD: Coachlight Clinic & Spa, Silver: East Village Spa, Bronze: I Do Pretty

14 — Tanning Salon

GOLD: Bronze515, Silver: Tanique, Bronze (Tie): Emberglow Custom Spray Tanning, Bronze (Tie): Spray Tans By Megan 

15 — Fitness, Health, & Wellness

GOLD: Orangetheory Fitness, Silver (Tie): Lifetime Fitness, Silver (Tie): Planet Fitness, Bronze: Power Life Yoga

Food & Drink

16 — Catering

GOLD: Lidderdale Country Store, Silver: Great Caterers of Iowa, Bronze: Christiani’s Catering

17 — Wedding Cake

GOLD: Molly’s Cupcakes, Silver: Little Blackbird Bakery, Bronze: Hy-Vee

18 — Wedding Dessert

GOLD: Molly’s Cupcakes, Silver: Little Blackbird Bakery, Bronze: Nothing Bundt Cakes

19 — Venue Bartending

GOLD: Red Acre Barn, Silver: 1868 Farmhouse, Bronze (Tie): The Iowa Taproom & Carper’s Vineyard & Winery

20 — Mobile Bartending

GOLD: Your Private Bar, Silver: Apres Bar Co., Bronze: Peach Cart Co.

Stationary, Rentals, Floral, & Planning

21 — Wedding Invitations

GOLD: Ephemra, Silver: Laura Engel Designs, Bronze: TandemHart

22 — Calligraphy

GOLD: Ink & Oak Calligraphy, Silver: Laura Engel Designs, Bronze: Dusty Blue Lettering

23 — Florist

GOLD: The English Rose, Silver: Boesen the Florist, Bronze: Shelly Sarver Designs

24 — Wedding Planner

GOLD: Mostly Becky Event Group, Silver: White Willow Events, Bronze: Weddings By Aspire

25 — Day of Wedding Coordination

GOLD: Dawn 'Til Dusk, Silver: Mostly Becky Event Group, Bronze: White Willow Events

26 — Wedding Show or Planning Event

GOLD: Des Moines Wedding Show, Silver: United at the Union

27 — Decor, Set Up, and Rentals

GOLD: Vowed Vintage, Silver: White Willow Events, Bronze: Weddings by Aspire

Ceremony, Reception, & Party Locations

28 — Historical or Religious Venue

GOLD: The Rollins Mansion, Silver: St. Ambrose Cathedral, Bronze: Des Moines Heritage Center

29 — Modern or Contemporary Venue

GOLD: 1868 Farmhouse, Silver: Toast, Bronze (Tie): Eagle’s Ledge & The River Center

30 — Barn or Rural Venue

GOLD: 1868 Farmhouse, Silver: Red Acre Barn, Bronze: Country Lane Lodge

31 — Winery, Brewery, or Bar Venue

GOLD: Red Acre Barn, Silver: Carper Vineyard & Winery, Bronze: The Iowa Taproom

32 — Country Club Venue

GOLD: Glen Oaks Country Club, Silver: Des Moines Golf & Country Club, Bronze: Hyperion Field Club

33 — Outdoor Venue

GOLD: 1868 Farmhouse, Silver: Red Acre Barn, Bronze: Carper Vineyard & Winery

34 —Hotel as a Venue

GOLD: Surety Hotel, Silver: Hotel Fort Des Moines, Bronze: Hilton Des Moines Downtown

35 — Hotel for Guests Stay

GOLD: Surety Hotel, Silver: AC Hotel & Hotel Fort Des Moines, Bronze: Des Moines Mariott Downtown

36 — Rehearsal Dinner or Wedding Shower Location

GOLD: 1868 Farmhouse, Silver: Red Acre Barn, Bronze (Tie): Americana & The Iowa Taproom

37 — Bachelor or Bachelorette Party Location

GOLD (Tie): Smash Park & Ironside Axe Club, Silver: Jasper Winery, Bronze: Hello, Marjorie

Travel, Music, Photography, & Videography

38- Ceremony Music

GOLD: DJ DAS Entertainment, Silver: A Special Event DJ, Bronze (Tie): DNA Music Entertainment, Bronze (Tie): U Can't Beetus Entertainment 

39 – Reception Music

GOLD: DJ DAS Entertainment, Silver: A Special Event DJ, Bronze:U Can't Beetus Entertainment 

40 — Photography

GOLD: Everlasting Photo, Silver: Morgan Moon Photography, Bronze: Allie Lou Photography

41 — Videography

GOLD: Madisen Lynn Videography, Silver: Materson Media, Bronze: Graphic Formation

42 — Photo Booth

GOLD: Snap XP, Silver: A Special Event DJ, Bronze: Complete Weddings + Events

43 — Boudoir Photography

GOLD: Modern Boudoir, Silver: Allie Lou Photography, Bronze: Elaina Rose Boudoir

44 — Transportation

GOLD: Bus Guys, Silver: Majestic Limo & Couch, Bronze: 515 Party Bus

45 — Travel Agent Services

GOLD: Good Trip, A Travel Co. , Silver: All About Travel, Bronze: Mosaic Shores Travel

46 — Gift Registry Service

GOLD: Bed Bath & Beyond, Silver: Dillard’s, Bronze: Crate & Barrel

Congratulations

to our 2023
Award winners!