Join us for an awards gala honoring the most innovative and talented in the Minnesota wedding industry.About this Event
Attention Wedding Professionals, Minnesota Bride invites you to join us for a celebration honoring the most innovative and talented in the wedding industry for the Best of 2026 Awards Gala on Monday, July 20, 2026 at The Depot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attendees will also receive a copy of the coveted new issue of the luxury publication before it hits the newstands.
The finalists were selected through an open online vote earlier this year by readers, followers, supporters, and peers. This was followed by a second round of voting conducted exclusively by the wedding community on the finalists.
On July 20th, the winners will be revealed at our annual awards gala at The Depot - Minneapolis. We look forward to gathering while celebrating the best of the best!
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
THE DEPOT - MINNEAPOLIS
225 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
5:00 PM -- VIP HOUR BEGINS
Exclusive entrance hour for VIP ticket holders starting at 5:00PM. Enjoy extra time to mingle with your fellow colleagues, enjoy refreshments and hors d'ouerves, partake in VIP enhancements, and enjoy experiential opportunities before the awards ceremony begins.
6:00 PM -- GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS BEGINS
7:00 PM -- AWARDS CEREMONY
AFTERPARTY BEGINS FOLLOWING THE AWARDS
Continue the night with live music, dancing, & celebration!
THEME + ATTIRE
Theme: SPEAKEASY
Formal Attire: Moody hues, champagne shimmer, vintage silhouettes, 1920s flair
TICKET OPTIONS
VIP ADMISSION
Includes VIP Hour early access starting at 5:00 PM and premium seating in exclusive VIP floor sections near the stage.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Open seating will be availble.
VIP TABLE FOR 10 (Includes 10 VIP Tickets)
Includes VIP hour early access starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy a premiere reserved table that seats 10 VIP attendees. Your business name will be displayed on your table.
VIP TABLE FOR 4 (Includes 4 VIP Tickets)
Includes VIP hour early access starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy an reserved table that seats 4 VIP attendees. Your business name will be displayed on your table.
NOTES
- Please present your Eventbrite ticket and QR code upon arrival to the event!
PARKING & VALET
Complimentary valet will be available onsite. There is also a self-parking lot and heated unground garage parking option.
Be sure to use our hashtag #MNBBestOf and tag @minnesotabride on Instagram and Facebook before, during, and after the party!
See the full list of FINALISTS here!
For more details on the event, contact: [email protected]
SPONSORS
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Lasting Impressions Weddings
D'Amico Hospitality
651 Studio & Floral Design
Adagio DJ Entertainment
AV FOR YOU
Brooke Thies Design
Cal's Wedding Videography
Carlos Creek Winery
Caricatures by Casey
Clewell Photography
DryWit
Echo Casino
Enticing Entertainment
Epic Event Rental
Event Lab
Event Life TV
Front Row FX
Green Goddess Floral
Hana April Inc.
Hey There Cupcake
IMAV
International Cigar
Jupiter Moon Ice Cream
Lady Vamp Artistry
LED Marquee
Lilia Flower Boutique
Lily & Sparrow Bakery
Linen Effects
Malana Sophia Floral
Metropolis Valet
Milestone Event Rental
Noor's Decor and Events
Petal Floral Boutique and Bloom Bar
PHOS Events
RhodeyStark Events
Rojas Ceiling Draping Decor LLC
Sadie's Couture Floral
Shutter Photobooth Co.
Time Into Pixels
Tim Thornburg Films
The Traveling Photo Booth
The Wedding Edit by Grace Myler Media
Event Venue
The Depot Minneapolis, 225 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States
USD 181.36 to USD 3588.07
