
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