From the cake baker to ceremony officiant to dressmaker, it takes a village to orchestrate a wedding. That's why thousands of you voted for your favorite vendors, thanking them for their continuing work.
Here are the finalists for our Best of 2016 awards. The winners will be revealed at a special celebration this summer and in our upcoming Fall/Winter issue.
Best New Wedding Vendor: Portland
Best New Wedding Vendor: Outside Portland
Her & Him Events (Salem)
Merrime Bride & Soiree (Albany)
The Broomsmen (Bend)
The Old Schoolhouse (Newberg)
Best All-Around Wedding Vendor: Portland
Face Body Beauty
Best All-Around Wedding Vendor: Outside Portland
ae creative (Bend)
Angie Grace Photography (Albany)
Willabys Catering & Event Design (Salem)
Best Bridal Accessories: Portland
Austie Eckley Bridal
Charlotte's Weddings & More
Best Bridal Accessories: Outside Portland
Bella Brides (Bend)
The Bridal Gallery (Salem)
Twigs & Honey (Salem)
Best Dress Designer: Oregon
Elizabeth Dye
Holly Stalder
Best Dress Shop: Portland
Charlotte's Weddings & More
Best Dress Shop: Outside Portland
Bella Brides (Bend)
Blush Bridal Boutique (Eugene)
The Bridal Gallery (Salem)
Best Formalwear: Portland
Este's Men's Clothing
Best Formalwear: Outside Portland
Bella Brides (Bend)
The Bridal Gallery (Salem)
Best Local Jewelry: Portland
Mandalena Jewelry
Sahlia Jewelry
Best Local Jewelry: Outside Portland
John Paul Designs (Bend)
Pave Fine Jewelry (Bend)
Nashelle Designs (Bend)
Best Rings: Portland
Best Rings: Outside Portland
Jackson Jewelers (Salem)
Saxon's Fine Jewelers (Bend)
Skeies Jewelers (Eugene)
Best Mother of the Bride Dresses: Portland
Charlotte's Weddings & More
Joy's Uptown Style
Best Mother of the Bride Dresses: Outside Portland
Bella Brides (Bend)
The Bridal Gallery (Salem)
Best Caterer: Portland
Art of Catering
Food in Bloom
Vibrant Table Catering & Events
Best Caterer: Outside Portland
Tate & Tate Catering (Bend)
Wild Pear Catering (Salem)
Willabys Catering & Event Design (Salem)
Best Beverage Caterer: Portland
My Bartender
Best Beverage Caterer: Outside Portland
Cornerstone Tailgates & Event Rentals (Eugene - mobile bar service)
Twist Cocktail Catering Co (Bend)
The Swig Rig (Bend)
Best Custom Cakes: Portland
Beaverton Bakery
Best Custom Cakes: Outside Portland
Foxtail Bake Shop (Bend)
Myriad Cake Design (Salem)
The Cake Lady (Bend)
Best Wedding Desserts (cupcakes, candy buffet, pies, etc.): Portland
Blissfully Sweet PDX
Best Wedding Desserts (cupcakes, candy buffet, pies, etc.): Outside Portland
Foxtail Bakeshop (Bend)
Myriad Cake Design (Salem)
The Sassy Cupcake (Eugene)
Best Ceremony Musicians: Portland
Duo Con Brio
Effesenden Music
Best Ceremony Musicians: Outside Portland
Bend Event Music (Bend)
Precious Byrd (Bend)
The JSwiftBand (Salem)
Best DJ: Portland
NW Mobile DJ Service
Best DJ: Outside Portland
BMAC Productions (Eugene)
Flip Flop Entertainment (Bend)
Her & Him Events (Salem)
Best Reception Live Band: Portland
Hit Machine
Best Reception Live Band: Outside Portland
Bend Event Music (Bend)
Precious Byrd (Bend)
The JSwiftBand (Salem)
Best Day-of Coordinator: Portland
Adornment Events
Soiree
Best Day-of Coordinator: Outside Portland
ae creative (Bend)
Stargazer Weddings (Salem)
Unforgettable Service & Events (Eugene)
Best Wedding Planner: Portland
Adornment Events
Soiree
Best Wedding Planner: Outside Portland
ae creative (Bend)
Unforgettable Service & Events (Eugene)
Stargazer Weddings (Salem)
Best Florist: Portland
Blüm Design In Flowers
Swoon Floral Design
Zest Floral and Event Design
Best Florist: Outside Portland
Distinctive Designs by Denice (Salem)
Ali Briskey Designs (Salem)
Good Seed Floral Design (Eugene)
Best Independent Photographer: Portland
Best Independent Photographer: Outside Portland
ADB Photographix (Salem)
Chea Studio Photography (Eugene)
Kimberly Kay Photography (Bend)
Best Wedding Photography Studio: Oregon
Holland Studios
Mosca Studio
Best Wedding Videographer: Portland
Ambient Sky
Moving Picture Weddings
Best Wedding Videographer: Outside Portland
Ace of Hearts Films (formerly Captured Memories) (Bend)
Focal Point Digital Media (Salem)
Blue Bus Creatives (Eugene)
Best Officiant: Portland
Diva Matters Ministry
Melissa Coe Ceremonies
Best Officiant: Outside Portland
Oregon Ceremonies (Corvallis)
Wendy Duncan Ministries (Bend)
Best Boutique Registry: Portland
Canoe
Best Boutique Registry: Outside Portland
Nicole Michelle Décor (Bend)
The Inkwell Home Store (Corvallis)
Down to Earth Home and Garden (Eugene)
Best Quintessential Registry: Oregon
Best Audio and Visual Company: Portland
Best Audio and Visual Company: Outside Portland
Audio Visions Plus (Bend)
Flip Flop Sounds (Bend)
Sights and Sounds Unlimited (Grants Pass)
Best Rentals: Portland
Barclay Event Rentals
Something Borrowed Portland Vintage Rentals
The Party Place
Best Rentals: Outside Portland
ae creative (Bend)
Danner & Soli (Salem)
Special Occasions Parties & Events (Corvallis)
Best Photo Booth: Portland
Happymatic Photo Booth Rentals
Best Photo Booth: Outside Portland
Apogee Events (Salem)
Blue Bus Creatives (Eugene)
Bend Photo Lounge (Bend)
Best Transportation: Portland
Double Decker PDX
Best Transportation: Outside Portland
Eugene Party Bus (Eugene)
Central Oregon Breeze (Bend)
The Bend Trolley (Bend)
Best Bridesmaid Gifts: Portland
Best Bridesmaid Gifts: Outside Portland
Mod Pod (Corvallis)
Nashelle (Bend)
NewTwist (Eugene)
Best Groomsmen Gifts: Portland
Best Groomsmen Gifts: Outside Portland
Elegant Woodworking Gifts (Redmond)
NewTwist (Eugene)
REVOLVR Menswear (Bend)
Best Wedding Supplies: Portland
Best Wedding Supplies: Outside Portland
ae creative (Bend)
Bend Party Store (Bend)
Special Occasions (Corvallis)
Best Invites: Portland
Paper Bloom
The Card Bar
Best Invites: Outside Portland
ae creative (Bend)
Little Arrow (Eugene)
Red Pearl Designs (Salem)
Best Spa Services: Portland
Dosha
Best Spa Services: Outside Portland
Moonstone Spa (Silverton)
Shibui Spa (Sisters)
The Allison Inn and Spa (Newberg)
Best Hair & Makeup: Portland
Face Body Beauty
Powder Inc.
Best Hair & Makeup: Outside Portland
Kate Tuma Makeup Artistry (Bend)
Edge Hair & Makeup (Bend)
Best Resort Venue: Oregon
Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Sunriver Resort (Sunriver)
Brasada Ranch (Bend)
Best Garden and Outdoor Venue: Portland
Best Garden and Outdoor Venue: Outside Portland
Bridal Veil Lakes (Corbett)
The Old Schoolhouse (Newberg)
Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Best Country Club/Golf Course Venue: Portland
Waverley Country Club
Best Country Club/Golf Course Venue: Outside Portland
Langdon Farms Golf Club (Aurora)
Pronghorn Resort (Bend)
Shadow Hills Country Club (Junction City)
Best Historic Venue: Portland
The Old Church
Best Historic Venue: Outside Portland
Historic Deepwood Estate (Salem)
The Old Schoolhouse (Newberg)
Timberline Lodge (Mt. Hood)
Best Hotel Venue: Portland
Best Hotel Venue: Outside Portland
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center (Sisters)
The Allison Inn & Spa (Newberg)
The Oxford Hotel (Bend)
Best Museum or Arts Venue: Portland
Best Museum or Arts Venue: Outside Portland
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (McMinnville)
High Desert Museum (Bend)
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (Eugene)
Best Rustic Venue: Portland
Best Rustic Venue: Outside Portland
Brasada Ranch (Bend)
FivePine Lodge & Conference Center (Sisters)
Mount Pisgah Arboretum (Eugene)
Best Urban Space: Portland
Castaway Portland
Best Urban Space: Outside Portland
Armature (Bend)
The Salem Convention Center (Salem)
Vue Corvallis (Corvallis)
Best View (city, ocean, mountain, or sunset): Portland
Eastside Exchange Ballroom & Cascade Rooftop
Best View (city, ocean, mountain, or sunset) : Outside Portland
Brasada Ranch (Bend)
Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn (McMinnville)
Zenith Vineyards (Salem)
Best Winery Venue: Portland
Cooper's Hall (Portland)
Ponzi Winery (Sherwood)
St. Josef's Winery (Canby)
Best Winery Venue: Outside Portland
Sweet Cheeks Winery (Eugene)
Vista Hills Vineyard (Dayton)
Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn (McMinnville)
Zenith Vineyards (Salem)
Best Wedding Night Hotel: Portland
Best Wedding Night Hotel: Outside Portland
FivePine Lodge and Conference Center (Sisters)
The Allison Inn & Spa (Newberg)
Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)