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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, 2025, at 11:45 p.m.
No purchase necessary.

Results will appear in the December 2025 issue of Richmond Bride.

Recently tied the knot? Contact us at nicolec@richmag.com to submit your wedding for possible publication.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Please subscribe me to the following Richmond magazine newsletters:

The A-List: RVA’s Top-tier Bridal Pros
VENUES

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* 3. Best New Wedding Venue (since June 2024)

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* 4. Best Hotel Venue

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* 5. Best Barn/Farm Wedding Venue

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* 6. Best Outdoor Wedding Site

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* 7. Most Romantic Ceremony Site

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* 8. Best Hidden Gem Wedding Ceremony Site

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* 9. Wedding Venue With Unique Personality

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* 10. Best Wedding or Reception Site at a Historic Museum or Location

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* 11. Best All-Inclusive Venue (catering, space, etc.)

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* 12. Most Budget-Friendly All-Inclusive Site

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* 13. Best One-Stop Wedding Weekend Location (from rehearsal dinner to morning-after brunch)

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* 14. Best Venue to Host a Weekday Wedding

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* 15. Best B&B in Virginia for a Wedding

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* 16. Best Place for an Elopement in Virginia

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* 17. Best Local Site to Pop the Question

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* 18. Best Rehearsal Dinner Location

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* 19. Best Bridal Luncheon Location

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* 20. Best Place to Hold a Bridal Shower

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* 21. Best Place to Hold a Bachelorette Party

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* 22. Best Place to Hold a Bachelor Party

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* 23. Best Place to Hold a Welcome Reception

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* 24. Best Location to Hold a Wedding After-Party

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* 25. Best Reception Venue for a Small Wedding

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* 26. Best Reception Venue for a Large Wedding

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* 27. Best Farewell Brunch Location

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* 28. Best Newlywed/Bridal Suite

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* 29. Best Place for Engagement Pictures

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* 30. Best Honeymoon Getaway in Virginia

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* 31. Best Location for a Minimoon (a short, local honeymoon)

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* 32. Best Location for a Microwedding

FOOD & DRINK

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* 33. Best Caterer

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* 34. Best Wedding Cakes

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* 35. Best Wedding Cake Alternative (name item and the baker or shop)

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* 36. Best Groom’s Cake

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* 37. Best Food Truck for the Reception

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* 38. Best Virginia Beer to Serve at Your Wedding

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* 39. Best Virginia Wine to Serve at Your Wedding

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* 40. Best Locally Made Spirits to Serve at Your Wedding

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* 41. Best Bartending Service/Mixologist

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* 42. Best New Trend in Creative Food Styling for the Reception

SERVICES & VENDORS

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* 43. Best New Bridal Service in the Richmond Region (since June 2024)

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* 44. Best Wedding Registry at a Locally Owned Store

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* 45. Best Local Shop for Bridesmaid Gifts

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* 46. Best Local Shop for Groomsman Gifts

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* 47. Best Locally Made Item for Bride’s Gift (from partner)

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* 48. Best Locally Made Item for Groom’s Gift (from partner)

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* 49. Best Place to Purchase Personalized/Monogrammed Gifts

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* 50. Best Local Maker for Custom-Made Wedding Gifts

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* 51. Best Locally Owned Etsy Shop to Purchase Accessories or Decor

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* 52. Best RVA-inspired Wedding Favor (specific product or gift)

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* 53. Best Wedding Dance Instructor

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* 54. Best Vendor Offering Reception Entertainment Services Other Than Music

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* 55. Best Bridal Portraits

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* 56. Best Engagement Photo Session

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* 57. Best Bridal Boudoir Photography

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* 58. Best Wedding Day Photography

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* 59. Best Videographer

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* 60. Best Photography/Videography Provider Offering Event Streaming Services

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* 61. Best Audiovisual Provider

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* 62. Best Spa Treatments

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* 63. Best for Pre-Wedding and Honeymoon Tanning

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* 64. Best Salon-Based Hair and Makeup

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* 65. Best On-Location Makeup

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* 66. Best On-Location Hairstylist

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* 67. Best Provider for Men's Pre-Wedding Grooming

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* 68. Best Manicures (include name of salon and location)

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* 69. Best Skincare Services

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* 70. Best Service Provider for Small or Backyard Weddings

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* 71. Best Honeymoon Travel Experts

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* 72. Best Financial Planner

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* 73. Best Premarital Counseling

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* 74. Best Event Lighting

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* 75. Best Photo Booth Company

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* 76. Best Calligraphy or Hand-Lettering

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* 77. Best Tent Rentals

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* 78. Best Furniture Rentals

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* 79. Best Linen Rentals

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* 80. Top Band

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* 81. Best Wedding DJ

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* 82. Best Wedding Organist or Piano Player

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* 83. Best Wedding Soloist

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* 84. Best String Instrument Group, Duo or Soloist

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* 85. Best Limousine Company

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* 86. Best Alternative Transportation Service

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* 87. Best Stationery/Invitation Shop

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* 88. Best Local Invitation Designer

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* 89. Best Officiant

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* 90. Best LGBTQ-Friendly Officiant

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* 91. Best LGBTQ-Friendly Vendor

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* 92. Best Floral Design

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* 93. Best Event Designer/Planner

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* 94. Best Day-of Wedding Coordinator

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* 95. Best Vendor Offering Sustainable Services or Using Sustainable Practices 

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