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 2017 awards. The winners will be revealed at a special celebration this summer and in our upcoming Fall/Winter issue.
Best New Wedding Vendor: Portland
Olivia Hawthorne Makeup Artist
Best New Wedding Vendor: Outside Portland
Ava Maria Photography (Eugene)
Hazel Eye Photography By Aly (Grants Pass)
StruckSured Interiors & Events (Hood River)
Tin Roof Barn (White Salmon, WA)
Best All-Around Wedding Vendor: Portland
Best All-Around Wedding Vendor: Outside Portland
Brasada Ranch Resort (Bend/Powell Butte)
Willabys Catering & Events (Salem)
Best Dress Designer: Portland
Best Dress Designer: Outside Portland
The Bridal Suite & Special Occasion (Bend)
Velonia Boutique & Tailoring (Vancouver, WA)
Vouture (Vien Couture) (Salem)
Best Dress Shop: Portland
The White Dress Bridal Boutique
Best Dress Shop: Outside Portland
Merrime Bride & Soiree (Albany)
The Bridal Suite & Special Occasion (Bend)
Best Formalwear: Portland
Best Formalwear: Outside Portland
The Bridal Suite & Special Occasion (Bend)
Best Local Jewelry: Portland
Best Local Jewelry: Outside Portland
Best Rings: Portland
Best Rings: Outside Portland
Best Mother of the Bride Dresses: Portland
Best Mother of the Bride Dresses: Outside Portland
Merrime Bride & Soirée (Albany)
The Bridal Suite & Special Occasion (Bend)
Best Caterer: Portland
Best Caterer: Outside Portland
Best Beverage Caterer: Portland
Best Beverage Caterer: Outside Portland
Twist Cocktail Catering (Bend)
Best Custom Cakes: Portland
Best Custom Cakes: Outside Portland
Soft Peaks Cakery (Springfield)
Best Wedding Desserts (cupcakes, candy buffet, pies, etc.): Portland
Best Wedding Desserts (cupcakes, candy buffet, pies, etc.): Outside Portland
Best Ceremony Musicians: Portland
Best Ceremony Musicians: Outside Portland
Best DJ: Portland
Best DJ: Outside Portland
Fallon Love's Special Event Productions (Eugene)
Best Reception Live Band: Portland
Best Reception Live Band: Outside Portland
Best Day-of Coordinator: Portland
Best Day-of Coordinator: Outside Portland
Stargazer Wedding & Events (Salem)
Best Wedding Planner: Portland
Best Wedding Planner: Outside Portland
Stargazer Wedding & Events (Salem)
Best Florist: Portland
Best Florist: Outside Portland
Distinctive Designs by Denice (Salem)
Best Independent Photographer: Portland
Best Independent Photographer: Outside Portland
Kimberly Kay Wedding Photography (Bend)
Monique Serra Photography (Eugene)
Best Wedding Photography Studio: Outside Portland
Chea Studio Photography (Eugene)
Hazel Eye Photography By Aly (Grants Pass)
Roman Studios (Eugene)
Best Wedding Photography Studio: Portland
Best Wedding Videographer: Portland
Best Wedding Videographer: Outside Portland
Best Officiant: Portland
Rev. Dee Richardson, Diva Matters Ministry
Steve Sharp, A Beautiful Ceremony NW
Best Officiant: Outside Portland
Rev. Chris Lewis “The English Gentleman Minister” (Bend)
Wendy Duncan Ministries (Bend)
Best Boutique Registry: Portland
Manor Fine Wares & Curious Goods
Best Boutique Registry: Outside Portland
The Inkwell Home Store (Corvallis)
Best Audio and Visual Company: Portland
Best Audio and Visual Company: Outside Portland
Southern Oregon Audio Visual (Grants Pass)
Best Rentals: Portland
Best Rentals: Outside Portland
Best Photo Booth: Portland
Chad Dowling Productions - White Tower Photo Booth
Best Photo Booth: Outside Portland
Adventure Box Photo Booth (Bend)
Best Transportation: Portland
Lucky Limousine and Towncar Service
Best Transportation: Outside Portland
Best Boutique Rentals - Outside Portland
Classic Vintage Rentals (Washougal, WA)
Best Boutique Rentals - Portland
Best Bridesmaid Gifts: Portland
Best Bridesmaid Gifts: Outside Portland
Best Groomsmen Gifts: Portland
Best Groomsmen Gifts: Outside Portland
Best Invites: Portland
Best Invites: Outside Portland
Puddle Jumpin Cards (Hood River)
Best Spa Services: Portland
Best Spa Services: Outside Portland
Best Hair & Makeup: Portland
Olivia Hawthorne Makeup Artist
Best Hair & Makeup: Outside Portland
Desert Rose Bridal Styling (Bend)
Best Resort Venue: Oregon
Brasada Ranch (Bend/Powell Butte)
Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
The Allison Inn and Spa (Newberg)
Best Garden and Outdoor Venue: Portland
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Best Garden and Outdoor Venue: Outside Portland
Deepwood Museum and Gardens (Salem)
Mt. Hood Organic Farms (Parkdale)
Best Country Club/Golf Course Venue: Portland
Best Country Club/Golf Course Venue: Outside Portland
Brasada Ranch (Bend/Powell Butte)
Shadow Hills Country Club (Junction City)
Best Historic Venue: Portland
Best Historic Venue: Outside Portland
Deepwoods Museum & Gardens (Salem)
McMenamins Old St. Francis School (Bend)
Best Hotel Venue: Portland
Best Hotel Venue: Outside Portland
Ashland Springs Hotel (Ashland)
The Allison Inn & Spa (Newberg)
Best Intimate Venue (under 75 guests) - Outside Portland
Shadow Hills Country Club (Eugene
Tin Roof Barn (White Salmon, WA)
Best Intimate Venue (under 75 guests) - Portland
Best Museum or Arts Venue: Portland
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
Best Museum or Arts Venue: Outside Portland
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (McMinnville)
Maryhill Museum of Art (Goldendale, WA)
Best Rustic Venue: Portland
McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Best Rustic Venue: Outside Portland
Best Urban Space: Portland
Best Urban Space: Outside Portland
Springhouse Cellar (Hood River)
Best View (city, ocean, mountain, or sunset): Portland
Best View (city, ocean, mountain, or sunset) : Outside Portland
Brasada Ranch (Bend/Powell Butte)
Pelican Pub & Brewery (Cannon Beach, Pacific City, Tillamook)
Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn (McMinnville)
Best Winery Venue: Portland
Best Winery Venue: Outside Portland
Faith Hope & Charity Vineyard (Terrebonne)
Best Wedding Night Hotel: Portland
Best Wedding Night Hotel: Outside Portland
The Allison Inn & Spa (Newberg)
