Best of Bride 2010

More than 1,400 people voted in our second annual online poll that determined which wedding professionals voters felt provide the best quality, service and artistry. The poll, conducted from April 1 to June 30, is in celebration of the excellence and commitment of the wedding industry in New Hampshire.

Readers' Poll

Cakes/Bakery

Jacques Fine European Pastries
Suncook
www.jacquespastries.com

Calligrapher

Ellen Greeley
Greenland
www.elscards.com

Caterer for Less than 100 Guests

The Common Man
Various locations
www.thecman.com

Caterer for More than 100 Guests

The White Apron
Dover
www.thewhiteapron.com

Ceremony Venue - Indoors

Bedford Village Inn
Bedford
www.bedfordvillageinn.com

Ceremony Venue - Outdoors

Searles Castle
Windham
www.searlescastlewindham.com

Cosmetic Dentistry

Gerber Dental Group
Manchester and Portsmouth
www.gerberdentalgroup.com

Custom Dressmaker

Sew Special Designs by Debby
Londonderry
www.sewspecialdesign.com

Dance Instructor

Dance Because
Manchester
www.dancebecause.com

DJ

Get Down Tonight
Salem
www.getdowntonight.com

Florist

Ford Flower Co.
Salem
www.fordflower.com

Hair Stylist for Wedding Day

The Wingate Salon and Spa
Stratham
www.wingatespa.com

Honeymoon Spot in N.H.

The Balsams
Dixville Notch
www.thebalsams.com

Jeweler

Bellman's Jewelers
Manchester and Portsmouth
www.bellmans.com

Justice of the Peace

Melanie Voros
Blissful Beginnings
Portsmouth
www.blissfulbeginnings.com

Lighting and Event Staging

A Main Event
Londonderry
www.amainevent.com

Live Band - Dance

The Holycow! Band
www.holycowband.com

Makeup Artist

Joya Beauty
Dover
www.joyabeauty.com

Musicians - Mood/Atmosphere

Aprylle and Reed
Loudon
www.aprylleandreed.com

N.H. Bed and Breakfast for Guests

Bedford Village Inn
Bedford
www.bedfordvillageinn.com

N.H. Bed and Breakfast for Wedding Night

Bedford Village Inn
Bedford
www.bedfordvillageinn.com

N.H. Hotel for Guests

Wentworth by the Sea
New Castle
www.wentworth.com

N.H. Hotel for Wedding Night

Wentworth by the Sea
New Castle
www.wentworth.com

Photographer

Garone Photography
Sandown
www.garonephotography.com

Reception Site - Outdoors

Searles Castle
Windham
www.searlescastlewindham.com

Reception Site for Less than 100 Guests

Zorvino Vineyards
Sandown
www.zorvino.com

Reception Site for More than 100 Guests

Fratello's Weddings & Events in the Millyard
Manchester
www.fratellos.com

Registry - Regional/National

Bed, Bath & Beyond
Various locations
www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Rehearsal Dinner Venue

Fratello's Weddings & Events in the Millyard
Manchester
www.fratellos.com

Rental Company

Taylor Rental
Various locations
www.taylorrental.com

Shop for Accessories - TIE

Puttin' on the Glitz
Portsmouth
www.puttinontheglitznh.com

Madeleine's Daughter
Portsmouth
www.madeleinesdaughter.com

Shop for Attendant Dresses

Marry & Tux
Nashua
www.marryandtuxbridal.com

Shop for Favors

Maine-ly New Hampshire
Portsmouth
www.mainelynewhampshire.com

Shop for Intimate Apparel/Lingerie

Top Drawer
Bedford and Exeter
www.topdrawerboutique.com

Shop for Invitations

Gus and Ruby Letterpress
Portsmouth
www.gusandruby.com

Shop for Men's Formal Wear

Marry & Tux
Nashua
www.marryandtuxbridal.com

Shop for Mothers' Apparel

Madeleine's Daughter
Portsmouth
www.madeleinesdaughter.com

Shop for Wedding Gowns

Madeleine's Daughter
Portsmouth
www.madeleinesdaughter.com

Spa for Bridal Party

The Wingate Salon and Spa
Stratham
www.wingatespa.com

Tent Rental

Exeter Rent-All
Exeter
www.exeterrent-all.com

Travel Agency

travLBudi LLC
Bow
www.travlbudi.com

Videographer

Precious Moments Video
Hudson
www.preciousmomentsvideo.com

Wedding Planner

Blissful Beginnings
Portsmouth
www.blissfulbeginnings.com

Wedding Transportation

Grace Limousine
Manchester
www.gracelimo.com

Editor's Picks

We asked our editorial staff to recommend wedding professionals who excel in ways that don't fit into a category. Here are their picks.

Unique Venue: For an out-of-the-ordinary wedding location, try the turn-of-the-century country estate in the heart of the White Mountains. The Rocks Estate (www.therocks.org), now a 1,400-acre protected reserve in picturesque Bethlehem, offers great views.

Chocolate Aphrodisiac: The makers of this special chocolate, Unbridled Chocolates (www.unbridledchocolates.com) in Marlborough, say it creates "an interesting effect" for both men and women. The herbal mixture contained in the chocolate was created by a licensed herbologist.

Wedding Night Attire: When the big day is over and it's time for just the two of you, look beautiful and sexy in lingerie from Zoë & Co. (www.zoeandcompany.com) in Concord.

Make-Your-Own Wine: If you want a special wine, one that's just yours, for your wedding day, Vintner's Cellar (www.vintnerscellarnh.com) in Bedford is the place to go. It's a micro-winery where you become the wine-maker - you blend it, bottle it and create your own label.

Use of Local Food: If you order a green salad at The Wentworth (www.thewentworth.com) in Jackson Village, chances are the ingredients were grown right in the inn's garden. And that's not all - the chefs buy their produce, meat, fish and cheese from local or regional vendors whenever possible.

Bridesmaids' Gifts: You want a keepsake for your attendants and Elizabeth's on Elm (www.elizabethsonelm.com) in Manchester has many to offer. A perfect pick - trollbeads.

Sunlit Ballroom: The floor-to-ceiling windows in the ballroom at the Brookstone Park Event Center (www.brookstone-park.com) let in the warm glow of natural sunlight, adding to the magic of your special day. Open the ballroom's French doors and you'll find a terrace that overlooks a fabulous fountain.

Old World Charm: Warm wood, period artwork and subdued lighting combine to create a salon-like setting at the Hanover Street Chophouse (www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com) in Manchester. The private dining rooms are perfect for an intimate reception or rehearsal dinner.

Heirloom Rings: If you want an engagement or wedding ring that's unique, artisan Lia Gormley (www.liagormley.com) is the person to create it for you. She uses traditional goldsmith techniques that mean her rings will stay beautiful for generations.

Allergy-free Cakes: For people with allergies, cakes from Hippie Chick Bakery (www.hippiechickbakery.com) in Kensington are a godsend. They make them gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, wheat-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free and vegan - also soy-free and corn-free by special order.

Unique Wedding Gifts: If you're looking for something that will be long-remembered, go to one of the eight League of N.H. Craftsmen stores that dot the state (or to the annual August crafts fair in Sunapee). You'll find gifts that are beautifully hand-crafted - and distinctive (www.nhcrafts.org).

Bridal Party Party: Treat your bridesmaids to some girl time at Anna Street Studio (www.annastreet.com) in Greenland. There you can design and create custom bags (choose from more than 200 fabrics and ribbons) that will be a memento of your big day.

Champagne Glasses: When you and your now-husband toast to your future, make the occasion even more special with beautiful hand-blown champagne glasses from North Country Glass (www.northcountryglass.com) in Hillsboro.

The 3rd Annual Best of Bride online poll will take place next year from April 1-June 30. Visit www.bridenh.com to vote.