2026 Orlando Best of Wedding Award Winners

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, winner Best Venue for Large Groups.

Orlando magazine is proud to showcase its annual Best of Wedding Awards, which recognize the top businesses in the Central Florida wedding industry as chosen by the public. Readers voted for their favorites in 35 categories, from entertainment and floral designers to venues and wedding planners.

Best Band or Live Entertainment

1. Aloha Erica Music
2. Jeff Scott Guitarist
3. Orlando Harpist Christine MacPhail

Best Bar Services

1. Traditions Mobile Bartending
2. Bars on Demand
3. Bubbly Buckwagon Mobile Bar

Best Bargain Venue

1. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
2. The Black Barn
3. Bridlewood Ranch

Best Beachfront Venue

1. Paradise Cove
2. Shephard’s Beach Resort
3. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

Best Bridal Attire Store

1. Calvet Couture Bridal
2. Lily’s Bridal
3. Theory Bridal House

The Glass Knife, winner Best Cakes.

Best Cakes

1. The Glass Knife
2. Cake Designers
3. Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery

Best Catering

1. Arthur’s Catering
2. Uncommon Catering
3. CCatered Events

Best DJ

1. Xclusive Deejays
2. Our DJ Rocks
3. A.D.D. Vybez Entertainment

Best Engagement Party Venue

1. The Pinery
2. Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi
3. Sixty Vines

Best Floral Designer / Florist

1. Bluegrass Chic Floral Design
2. In Bloom Florist
3. The Flower Studio Altamonte

Mission Resort + Club, winner Best Golf Course Venue.

Best Golf Course Venue

1. Mission Resort + Club
2. Historic Dubsdread Ballroom
3. Isleworth Golf & Country Club

Best Hair and Makeup Artists

1. Kiss & Makeup Orlando
2. Laura Reynolds Artistry Hair & Makeup Team
3. House of Sheen Glam Team

Best Historic Venue

1. Historic Venue 1902
2. Casa Feliz
3. The Capen House at the Polasek

Best Hotel Venue

1. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
2. The Alfond Inn
3. Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Best Intimate Venue

1. Casa Feliz
2. Chapel & Cellar
3. Woman’s Club of Winter Park

Casa Leon Jewelers, winner Best Jeweler.

Best Jeweler

1. Casa Leon Jewelers
2. International Diamond Center
3. Karadema Jewelers

Best Lakeside Venue

1. Tavares Pavilion on the Lake
2. Casani Estates
3. The Capen House at the Polasek

Best Officiant

1. Sensational Ceremonies
2. The Ginger Officiant
3. Guy Thee Wed

Best Outdoor Venue

1. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
2. Club Lake Venue
3. The Estate on the Halifax

Best Photo & Video Booth

1. Rock Your Photo Booth
2. Xclusive Photobooths
3. Party Shots Orlando

Best Photographer

1. Rhodes Studios
2. Anna So Photography
3. Jennifer Nicole Photography & Films

Best Place for a Rehearsal Dinner

1. Bull & Bear at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
2. A Land Remembered at Rosen Shingle Creek
3. VINIA Wine & Kitchen

Best Restaurant Venue

1. La Luce at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
2. Cala Bella at Rosen Shingle Creek
3. Paddlefish

Best Romantic Restaurant to Pop the Question

1. Capa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort
2. Bull & Bear at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
3. Jack’s Place at Rosen Plaza

Best Spa before “The Big Day”

1. Bella Collina
2. Waldorf Astoria Orlando
3. The Spa at Rosen Centre

Best Specialty Rentals & Décor

1. A Chair Affair
2. Crystal Event Rentals & Design
3. Echo Event Rentals

Best Stationery Designer or Company

1. Maureen H. Hall Stationery and Invitations
2. The Moxie Workshop
3. Paper Goat Post

Best Transportation Rental

1. VIP Wedding Transportation
2. Exotic Limo Orlando
3. Crown Limousine Orlando

Best Venue – Lake County

1. Bridlewood Ranch
2. The Howey Mansion Estate
3. Tavares Pavilion on the Lake

Best Venue – Orange County

1. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort
2. Orlando Museum of Art
3. Citrus Club

Best Venue – Osceola County

1. The Royal Crest Room
2. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
3. Nuptials in Nature

Best Venue – Seminole County

1. Luxmore Grande Estate
2. Historic Venue 1902
3. Ballroom On The Lake

Best Venue for Large Groups

1. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
2. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
3. Lavender on the Lake

Best Videographer

1. Tristian B Visuals
2. Jennifer Nicole Photography & Films
3. Dreamscape Photography + Video

Best Wedding Planner or Coordinator

1. SMS Event & Designs
2. Intimate Weddings of Orlando
3. At Last Wedding + Event Design