Best of Columbus Weddings 2022 Winner Profiles
An in-depth look at the winners of our third annual reader poll
The 2022 Best of Columbus Weddings reader poll saw more votes cast than ever before, and the results are clear: These are the top vendors in Central Ohio, as chosen by our readers. As in years past, we considered anything within 1 percentage point of the top vote-getter to be a tie, in the interest of showcasing as much local talent as possible.
See more photos from our celebratory photo shoot below, then keep reading for links to in-depth profiles on the winners and the websites of runners-up.
THE VENUES
Ceremony: Religious
Winner: St. Mary Catholic Church (German Village), 20.92%
Runner up: St. Joseph Cathedral, 16.28%
Ceremony: Indoor
Winner: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 24.32%
Runners up: Columbus Museum of Art, 10.9%; Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove, 10.45%
Ceremony: Outdoor
Winner: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 26.8%
Runner up: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 9.12%
Reception: Hotel/event center
Winner: Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, 11.34%
Runner up: Westin Great Southern Columbus, 10.33%
Reception: Historic
Winner: Ohio Statehouse, 14.54%
Runner up: Athletic Club of Columbus, 12.26%
Reception: Industrial/urban
Winners: High Line Car House, 14.86%; Strongwater, 14.7%
Runner up: The Ivory Room, 12.39%
Reception: Museum/gallery
Winner: Columbus Museum of Art, 55.55%
Runner up: COSI, 13.91%
Reception: Rustic/barn
Winner: Jorgensen Farms Historic Barn, 30.6%
Runners up: Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 15.09%; Magnolia Hill Farm, 14.76%
Reception: Contemporary/modern
Winner: Columbus Museum of Art, 17.64%
Runner up: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 16.49%
Reception: Garden/greenhouse
Winner: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 41.91%
Runner up: Jorgensen Farms Oak Grove, 22.05%
Reception: Golf/country club
Winners: Pinnacle Golf Club, 16.5%; Scioto Reserve Country Club, 15.64%
Runner up: The Country Club at Muirfield Village, 12.65%
Micro venue
Winner: Hotel LeVeque, 20.87%
Runner up: The FIG Room, 15.37%
Ohio destination
Winner: Hocking Hills Wedding Chapel, 16.59%
Runner up: Gervasi Vineyard, 11.89%
Rehearsal dinner
Winner: Lindey’s, 17.51%
Runners up: Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, 10.42%; Marcella’s, 9.6%
Next-day brunch
Winner: Lindey’s, 19.6%
Runner up: Cap City Fine Diner, 16.6%; The Pearl, 16.23%
THE DETAILS
Caterer: Dinner
Winner: Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, 24.22%
Runner up: Carfagna’s Custom Catering, 10.55%
Caterer: Late-night bites
Winner: Mikey’s Late-Night Slice, 28.55%
Runner up: Buckeye Donuts (OSU campus), 19.39%
Rentals
Winner: Aiden & Grace, 28.38%
Runners up: Lasting Impressions Event Rentals, 10.07%; All Occasions Party Rental, 9.7%; Got Ya Covered Linens, 9.45%; Petals & Leaves, 9.45%
Transportation
Winner: Columbus Trolley/Coach Quarters, 13.61%
Runners up: Fun Bus, 12.15%; Xtreme Limo, 11.78%
Hotel: Newlyweds
Winner: Hotel LeVeque, 16.52%
Runner up: Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, 15.47%
Hotel: Guests
Winner: Hilton Columbus Downtown, 12.54%
Runner up: AC Marriott Columbus Dublin, 11.04%
Local bachelor parties
Winner: Pins Mechanical Co., 19.09%
Runner up: Topgolf, 14.95%
Local bachelorette parties
Winner: Lincoln Social, 14.05%
Runner up: Pins Mechanical Co., 11.71%
THE PROS
Event planner/coordinator
Winner: Aisle & Co., 18.15%
Runner up: MMJ Events, 15.47%
Event designer
Winner: MMJ Events, 16.75%
Runner up: Aisle & Co., 13.36%
Travel adviser
Winners: Bliss Honeymoons & Destination Weddings, 19.62%; Wanderlust Travel & Tours, 19.39%
Runner up: Island Travel Co., 14.88%
DJ
Winner: Josh Staley Productions, 18.74%
Runner up: Buckeye Entertainment, 12.14%
Band
Winner: The Conspiracy Band, 19.89%
Runner up: MojoFlo, 14.97%
Florist
Winners: Prema Designs, 12.39%; The Flowerman, 12.31%
Runners up: Petals & Leaves, 7.47%; SunflowerKate Florals, 6.74%
Baker: Cakes
Winners: Lavender & Honey, 12.46%; Short North Piece of Cake, 12.08%
Runner up: Capital City Cakes, 8.97%
Baker: Other desserts
Winner: The Cheesecake Girl, 14.53%
Runner up: Pistacia Vera, 10.13%
Baker: Special diets
Winner: Pattycake Bakery, 28.72%
Runner up: Bake Me Happy, 26.36%
Photographer: General
Winner: Starling Studio, 11.84%
Runner up: Kismet Visuals, 9.26%
Photographer: Boudoir
Winner: 614 Boudoir Photography, 18.79%
Runner up: Nicole Leoné Miller Photography, 13.62%
Videographer
Winner: Nathan Peppers Films, 13.78%
Runners up: ALC Productions, 12.43%; Columbus Wedding Videos, 11.99%
Photo booth
Winner: The Selfie Spot 614, 14.32%
Runners up: Josh Staley Productions, 12.49%; Fizzy Cat Photobooth, 12.04%
Alternative entertainment
Winner: Studio Von, 20.52%
Runners up: Kurt Dreier Caricatures and Illustration, 14.52%; FunFaces by Steve Campbell, 14.16%
Calligrapher
Winner: Ink & Ivory, 20.53%
Runner up: Lovely Arrows Designs, 15.58%
Stationer
Winner: Ink & Ivory, 18.46%
Runner up: JesMarried, 13.4%
Officiant
Winners: Run to an Elopement, 16.62%; Wows and Vows, 16.17%
Runner up: Columbus Wedding Officiants, 13.25%
Salon: Hair
Winner: Penzone Salons + Spas, 12.49%
Runner up: Lauren Wolff Hair Design, 10.45%
Salon: Makeup
Winners: Penzone Salons + Spas, 9.72%; 614 Beauty, 9.4%
Runner up: Le Rêve Makeup & Hair, 8.31%
Salon: Nails
Winner: The W Nail Bar, 21.66%
Runners up: Lacquer Gallery, 13.45%; Penzone Salons + Spas, 12.54%
Salon: Spa services
Winner: Penzone Salons + Spas, 21.94%
Runner up: Woodhouse Day Spa, 17.49%
THE SHOPS
Wedding gowns: New
Winner: La Jeune Mariee, 22.83%
Runner up: Wendy’s Bridal, 20.65%
Wedding gowns: Consignment
Winner: Luxe Redux Bridal, 40.17%
Runner up: Off White, 29.45%
Wedding gowns: Cleaning/preservation
Winner: Dublin Cleaners/New Albany Cleaners, 35.9%
Runner up: Columbus Lace Dry Cleaning, 14.89%
Bridesmaid gowns
Winners: Gilded Social, 20.53%; Wendy’s Bridal, 19.95%
Runners up: Henri’s Bridal, 15.2%; Off White, 14.3%
Menswear and accessories
Winner: Pursuit, 25.63%
Runner up: Romanoff’s Classic Tuxedo, 14.58%
Jeweler: Engagement/wedding rings
Winner: Diamond Cellar, 26.06%
Runner up: Worthington Jewelers, 19.77%
Jeweler: Accessories
Winner: Diamond Cellar, 24%
Runner up: Worthington Jewelers, 18.55%
Jeweler: Custom designs
Winner: Diamond Cellar, 26.29%
Runner up: Worthington Jewelers, 24.55%
Jewelry boutique
Winner: Red Giraffe Designs, 39.8%
Runner up: Honey Rose & K, 18.62%
Local gifts & favors
Winner: Cheryl’s Cookies, 16.23%
Runner up: Winans Chocolates + Coffees , 12.7%