BEST WEDDING PLANNER
Kate Murtaugh Events
Runner-Up: Jessica Hennessey Weddings
From elegant seaside weddings to intimate elopement ceremonies aboard beautiful sailboats, Kate Murtaugh specializes in designing elevated event experiences. Since founding her business in 2015, Murtaugh’s team has brought hundreds of bespoke celebrations to life at coastal venues, tented locations, and private estates throughout New England, and beyond. Murtaugh has offices on Newbury Street in Boston and Watch Hill, RI, but being a Duxbury resident, she often works from home and meets with clients on the South Shore. A coastal girl at heart, she draws inspiration from the natural beauty of living in New England. Her skillful use of colors, textures and patterns set her wedding designs apart and ensure that each event is effortlessly chic and memorable.
BEST OCCASION CAKES
b.wild Baking Company
bwildbaking.co
Runner-Up: Montilio’s Baking Company
With a focus on bespoke cakes and artisan desserts, Brooke Wilder of b.wild Baking Company takes pride in creating confections that are as delicious as they are aesthetically pleasing. As a self-taught baker, Brooke knows firsthand that cake decorating can be intimidating to those just starting out. She recently started offering small, approachable group decorating classes to share the self-satisfaction and joy of baking and engage more with her community.
BEST CATERER
Lavishly Dunn Catering & Event Planning
lavishlydunn.com
Runner-Up: The Chef’s Table
BEST DANCE LESSONS
DanceSport Boston Ballroom Dance Studio
Runner-Up: Fred Astaire Dance Studios
BEST FORMAL WEAR
Miltons
miltons.com
Runner-Up: Diamond Formal Wear
BEST INVITATIONS
Celebrations etc.
celebrationsetconline.com
Runner-Up: Happy Frog Invitations
BEST LIMO SERVICE
Special Occasion Limousine & Coach
Runner-Up: JB Livery Service Inc.
BEST RECEPTION VENUE (INTIMATE)
The Red Lion Inn
Runner-Up: 1620 Winery at Cordage Park
BEST RECEPTION VENUE (LARGE)
Granite Links
granitelinks.com
Runner-Up: Brookmeadow Country Club
BEST WEDDING / PARTY RENTALS
Boston Backdrops
bostonbackdrops.com
Runner-Up: PEAK Event Services
BEST WEDDING BAND / DJ
Hot Mess Band
hotmessrocks.com
Runner-Up: The Emergency Broadcast System
BEST WEDDING DRESS SHOP
Chryssie’s Bridal
chryssies.com
Runner-Up: Michael of Boston For the Bride
BEST WEDDING FLORIST
Beach Plum Floral
beachplumfloral.com
Runner-Up: Buds Floral Design
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah Weston Photography sarahwestonphotography.com
Runner-Up: Maureen Russell Photography