Last month, we asked you to share your wedding service providers (venues, caterers, florists, etc.) for anyone who might be planning a wedding.

We received ~350+ responses, and today, we want to share the top recommendation for each category.Thank you again for all your participation – we’ll have to keep this list fresh + make it an annual thing.

Disclaimer: These recommendations do not necessarily reflect the views of RALtoday or 6AMCity and were gathered via audience participation. RALtoday did not place any restrictions on participation (i.e. some businesses might have offered discounts or deals to clients who submitted recommendations). Finally, for categories that have more than one top recommendation, we were unable to select a clear winner based on the entries we received.

Wedding Venue

The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way | “Chelsea and Jeff put in so much thought and detail to create the most perfect wedding venue. They serve any and all types of love, they have logistically thought out their venue to be accommodating to vendors, and most of all they are the definition of hospitality.” — Emily P.

Reception Venue

The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way | “The staff truly cares about their clients. It’s an absolutely beautiful venue with a mix of classic and modern elements.” — Eileen P.

Rehearsal Dinner Venue

The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way | “The staff truly cares about their clients. It’s an absolutely beautiful venue with a mix of classic and modern elements.” — Eileen P.

Hotels/Lodging

The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary |

Wedding Dress

Maggi Bridal, 6021 Glenwood Ave. | “Very friendly and helpful” — Molly H.

Bridesmaids Dresses

Bella Bridesmaid, 3801 S Wilmington St. |

Tuxedo

VIP Formal Wear, 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd. #305, Cary |

Rings/Jewelry

Bailey's Fine Jewelry, 415 Daniels St. | “Great service and selection.” — Emily C.

Shoes

Nordstrom, 6910 Fayetteville Rd, Durham | “Best selection ever!” — Walker, T.

Mother of the Bride/Groom Dresses

Macy’s, 6910 Fayetteville Rd., Durham | “They have a large selection to choose from.” — Walker, T.

Alterations + Tailors

Glenwood South Tailors - Sartorial Mens Clothing Store and Bespoke Suiting Boutique, 743 W Johnson St. Ste. A. |

Marie Cordella Bridal, 1410 Hillsborough St. |

Wedding Cake

The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery, 104 Glenwood Ave. | “They did our wedding cake and mini cupcakes and not only was everything absolutely beautiful, but the flavors were DELICIOUS!!! The customer service was also outstanding!!! The Cupcake Shoppe is our favorite bakery in Raleigh!” — Jaimie R.

Catering

Funky Fresh, no address listed | “A husband and wife owned small business with an amazing staff. Attention to detail and wonderful plating presentation.” — Anonymous

Mobile Bars

Artful Libations, Raleigh, NC | “They are the best bar experience you could ever have at your wedding. They go above and beyond for their couples, create a fun atmosphere and make delicious cocktails.” — Kelli P.

DJ

Bunn DJ Company, 302 Jefferson St. #100 |

Band

Crystal Clear Band, no address listed | “They played at my client's wedding and rocked the house. I was so impressed I got my cousin to hire them for his wedding. They are lively, fun, friendly, and talented! ” — Christy

Heads Up Penny, no address listed | “They’re really nice and very talented.” — Victoria D.

Night Years, no address listed |

Peak City Band, no address listed | “PEAK CITY BAND plays their own unique interpretations of classic rock and blues....songs you know and love, but don't hear everyday. In addition, they also play their own compositions. Each of the members of the band thoroughly enjoy performing, and bring a variety of musical backgrounds and years of experience that mesh together into a solid and cohesive sound.” — Vesna K.

Singers

Arlie Kidd, no address listed | “She has sung in numerous shows, favorite roles including Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Anne (Cover) in The Rake’s Progress, and Elvira in L’italiana in Algeri. In 2017, she completed her Masters degree in Vocal Performance at Louisiana State University. ” — Vesna K.

Dance Lessons

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Raleigh, 6300 Creedmoor Rd. | “So much fun and easy to work with.” — Kelli P.

Florist

Expressions of Love Florist, 1501 Lakestone Village Ln. #4449, Fuquay-Varina |

Flower Patch, 640 N Churton St., Hillsborough | “They’re a small boutique shop that only takes a limited number of weddings each month. Their attention to detail is amazing. The flowers are always the freshest and they make sure their clients are their highest priority.” — Walker, T.

Officiant

Kevin Holland, no address listed |

Planner

The Perfect Plan, no address listed | “They were always there to guide and support us on our planning journey. They are kind and made us feel like part of the family.” — Kelli P.

Photographer

Michelle Dawn Photography, 1028 Evans Ridge Rd., Wake Forest | “Great eye and customer service” — Sunday P.

Fancy This Photography, no address listed | “Such a great team of wonderful ladies! Every single wedding that they share just has so much emotion. I feel honored to have used them for my own wedding.” — Nikki W.

Videographer

Oak City Films, 324 S. Wilmington St. #225 | “One of the most used and referred wedding videographers by couples in the Triangle. A long standing reputation of professionalism and an extensive portfolio of excellent work.” — Nathan M.

Transportation

Ecostyle, 1312 Kirkland Rd. #117 | “Always professional. Always on time. Always organized. And easy to get a hold of. They do a great job with confirmations with the planner and venue to make sure everyone is on the same page before the wedding day. One time I had a client's wedding who needed a limo just for their departure. But Ecostyle was already booked. So they had the driver finish the job before, go to a car wash to clean the car, and then come pick up my clients. They made it work!” — Christy

Salons + barber shops

Mosexy, 107 Edinburgh S Dr. Ste. 145A, Cary |

Nail Techs

The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary |

Makeup Artists

Wedded Kiss, 851 Washington St. | “The staff are sweet, inclusive, and truly listen to what you want style-wise” — Lauren W.

Spas

The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary |

Decor + Place Settings

Bess and Beau Creative, no address listed | “They have so many unique decor items and the cool thing is most can be customized to your wedding colors and style!” — Victoria D.

CE Rental, multiple locations |

Table of Contents, 817 Hillsborough St. f104 | “Linda is so wonderful, attentive to detail and has some wonderful rentals to customize your wedding day.” — Kelli P.

Greenhouse Picker Sisters, 9556 Industry Dr. |

Lawn Games, Photo Booths, Vendors

Raleigh Photobooth Pros, no address listed |

ZimZoom Photo Booth, 121 S Estes Dr. Ste. 107, Chapel Hill |

Rentals (Tables, Chairs, etc.)

CE Rental, | “Meghan McFarland is the best! She is very personable with all her clients. You'll hear her say, "certainly!, "of course!", and "perfect!" over and over and this is how she is with everyone she works with. She always provides exceptional customer service. They have a large collection of linens and dishes to choose from as well as much more. I have partnered with CE on hundreds of my client's weddings and not a single one looked like the other because they have so much inventory. CE is dedicated to doing the job well and if it's not done right, they will fix it. Sometimes, things don't always go as planned in the rental business in general. But, when you are working with a great rental company like CE, they will go above and beyond to make sure everything goes off without a hitch - even if that means working late or making extra trips.” — Christy, E.

Stationary

Cute Buttons, 3708 Benson Dr. |

If It's Paper, 3546 Wade Ave. |

Mason Dixon Designs also tied for first place — however, they are no longer taking clients.

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