Richmond Bride’s A-List Survey 2026

THE RULES:
Please vote for Richmond- or Virginia-based companies or locally owned franchises, unless noted otherwise in a specific category.
You must answer a minimum of 10 questions.
Any perceived attempts at bloc voting or ballot stuffing will cause those entries to be disqualified.
Businesses may not offer special discounts, services or other promotions when asking customers to support them.
Only one ballot per person. All responses are confidential.
Ballot is not valid unless you include your name and email address.
Ballots must be submitted by July 31, 2026, at 11:45 p.m.
No purchase necessary.

Results will appear in the December 2026 issue of Richmond Bride.

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The A-List: RVA’s Top-tier Bridal Pros
VENUES
4.Best New Wedding Venue (since June 2025)
5.Best Hotel Venue
6.Best Barn/Farm Wedding Venue
7.Best Outdoor Wedding Site
8.Most Romantic Ceremony Site
9.Best Hidden Gem Wedding Ceremony Site
10.Wedding Venue With Unique Personality
11.Best Wedding or Reception Site at a Historic Museum or Location
12.Best All-Inclusive Venue (catering, space, etc.)
13.Most Budget-Friendly All-Inclusive Site
14.Best One-Stop Wedding Weekend Location (from rehearsal dinner to morning-after brunch)
15.Best Venue to Host a Weekday Wedding
16.Best B&B in Virginia for a Wedding
17.Best Place for an Elopement in Virginia
18.Best Local Site to Pop the Question
19.Best Rehearsal Dinner Location
20.Best Bridal Luncheon Location
21.Best Place to Hold a Bridal Shower
22.Best Place to Hold a Bachelorette Party
23.Best Place to Hold a Bachelor Party
24.Best Place to Hold a Welcome Reception
25.Best Location to Hold a Wedding After-Party
26.Best Reception Venue for a Small Wedding
27.Best Reception Venue for a Large Wedding
28.Best Farewell Brunch Location
29.Best Newlywed/Bridal Suite
30.Best Place for Engagement Pictures
31.Best Honeymoon Getaway in Virginia
32.Best Location for a Minimoon (a short, local honeymoon)
33.Best Location for a Microwedding
FOOD & DRINK
34.Best Caterer
35.Best Wedding Cakes
36.Best Wedding Cake Alternative (name item and the baker or shop)
37.Best Groom’s Cake
38.Best Food Truck for the Reception
39.Best Virginia Beer to Serve at Your Wedding
40.Best Virginia Wine to Serve at Your Wedding
41.Best Locally Made Spirits to Serve at Your Wedding
42.Best Bartending Service/Mixologist
43.Best Local Vendor Offering Inventive Food Services for Receptions
44.Best Rehearsal Dinner Caterer
SERVICES & VENDORS
45.Best New Bridal Service in the Richmond Region (since June 2025)
46.Best Wedding Registry at a Locally Owned Store
47.Best Local Shop for Bridesmaid Gifts
48.Best Local Shop for Groomsman Gifts
49.Best Place to Purchase Personalized/Monogrammed Gifts
50.Best Locally Made Item for a Wedding Present
51.Best RVA-Inspired Wedding Favor (specific product or gift)
52.Best Honeymoon Travel Experts
53.Best Premarital Counseling
54.Best Life- or Budget-Planning Service for Couples in Virginia
55.Best Bridal Portraits
56.Best Engagement Photo Session
57.Best Bridal Boudoir Photography
58.Best Wedding Day Photography
59.Best Videographer
60.Best Audiovisual Provider
61.Best Spa Treatments
62.Best for Pre-Wedding and Honeymoon Tanning
63.Best Salon-Based Hair and Makeup
64.Best On-Location Makeup
65.Best On-Location Hairstylist
66.Best Provider for Men's Pre-Wedding Grooming
67.Best Manicures (include name of salon and location)
68.Best Skincare Services
69.Best Wedding Dance Instructor
70.Best Vendor Offering Reception Entertainment Services Other Than Music
71.Best Service Provider for Small or Backyard Weddings
72.Best Event Lighting
73.Best Photo Booth Company
74.Best Calligraphy or Hand-Lettering
75.Best Tent Rentals
76.Best Furniture Rentals
77.Best Linen Rentals
78.Top Band
79.Best Wedding DJ
80.Best Wedding Solo Vocalist
81.Best Instrumental Group, Duo or Soloist (strings, organ, piano)
82.Best Limousine Company
83.Best Alternative Transportation Service
84.Best Stationery/Invitation Shop
85.Best Local Invitation Designer
86.Best Officiant
87.Best LGBTQ-Friendly Officiant
88.Best LGBTQ-Friendly Vendor
89.Best Floral Design
90.Best Event Designer/Planner
91.Best Day-of Wedding Coordinator
92.Best New Trend in Reception Decor
93.Best Vendor Offering Sustainable Services or Using Sustainable Practices