About this Event
Wisconsin 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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin.
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 May 19th, the winners will be revealed at our annual awards gala at The Sylvee in Madison. We look forward to gathering while celebrating the best of the best!
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
THE SYLVEE
25 S Livingston Street
Madison, WI 53703
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 begin.
6:00 PM -- GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS BEGINS
7:00 PM -- AWARDS CEREMONY
AFTERPARTY BEGINS FOLLOWING THE AWARDS
Your night doesn’t end at The Sylvee…a hidden after party awaits for those in the know.
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 Single Ticket Admission - Includes VIP Hour early access starting at 5:00 PM and reserved seating in exclusive VIP section. Early Bird Pricing for TWO weeks only, ending 4/7!
VIP Cocktail Table (Table for 10 / Includes 10 VIP Tickets) - Includes VIP hour early access starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy a reserved table that seats ten VIP attendees and includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy during the awards. Your business logo will be displayed on your table.
VIP Ticket with Reserved Seat at Kings Table (Table #1 or Table #2 / Tables for 31) - Includes VIP hour early access starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy a reserved seat at the Kings Table that seats thirty one VIP attendees and includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy during the awards.
VIP Lounge (Lounge for 5 / Includes 5 VIP Tickets) - Includes VIP hour early access starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy a reserved lounge that seats 5 VIP attendees and includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy during the awards. Your business logo will be displayed on your table.
VIP Lounge (Lounge for 3 / Includes 3 VIP Tickets) - Includes VIP hour early access starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy a reserved lounge that seats 3 VIP attendees and includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy during the awards. Your business logo will be displayed on your table.
General Admission - Doors open at 6:00 PM. No reserved seating. Early Bird Pricing for TWO weeks only, ending 4/7!
NOTES
- Please present your Eventbrite ticket and QR code upon arrival to the event!
- EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS ON APRIL 7TH AT MIDNIGHT.
PARKING
The South Livingston Street Garage is located just across the street from The Sylvee at the corner of Livingston and Main Streets. Free and ample street parking is available in non-residential areas near the venue, with no hour limits on evenings and weekends.
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
We’ve secured a hotel room block for WI Bride’s Best Of at Hotel Indigo – Madison Downtown for your convenience.
- Room Block Cutoff Date: May 3, 2026
- Availability is limited and rooms are not guaranteed after the cutoff date.
Reserve your room
We highly recommend booking early to take advantage of the discounted rate.
Be sure to use our hashtag #WIBBestOf and tag @wisconsinbride 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
1209 Creative
ACA Entertaintment
B'SKI Wedding Films
Blue Plate Catering
Cayla the Painter
Celebrations Entertainment
Character D Films
David Charles Productions
Event Essentials
FEST Paper + Design
Flour Girl & Flame
Guyton Entertainment
Hall Creative Co.
Hotel Indigo
Labbe Photography
Made by Moriah
Maggie Lou
Midwestern Bride
Milwaukee Airwaves
Olive Branch
Social Brides Collective
The Sylvee
Velvet Rentals
Windy City Linen
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Sylvee, 25 South Livingston Street, Madison, United States
USD 142.67 to USD 2253.47
