It’s my favorite time of year! Voting for the Washington Wedding Day Best Photographer of 2025 is LIVE!
Manifesting my win of the Washington Wedding Day Best Photographer of 2025 award. Last year, I received the incredible honor of being a top 3 finalist to Washington Wedding Day’s “best of” awards for 2024. I was voted top 3 wedding photographers in Washington State! This year, I have a deeper desire to officially claim the winning title, and I need your help.
Voting one just opened today for everyone to cast ballots on their favorite wedding vendors throughout Washington. The first round of voting will end on February 2nd. In February, they’ll do a second round of voting for vendors only. In July, they’ll be hosting their annual award gala and officially announce all of the winners!
Washington Wedding Day Best Photographer of 2025
A few things stand out in my career as a wedding photographer in Seattle, WA. One of those being my very first feature in a Seattle Bride Magazine (now known as Washington Wedding Day). I remember crying in the car at a Barnes and Noble reviewing my publication and realizing that one of my dreams came true. As you may have gathered, I definitely didn’t stop there. I have more dreams to accomplish and gaining that Washington Wedding Day Best Photographer of 2025 title is one yet to be claimed by my name.
In 2023 my husband Nathan, owner of Ochoa Films, was a top 3 finalist for Best Videographer! INCREDIBLE, right?? Like me, fell short of the main title, and that’s just an indicator that EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
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You can peep WWD’s list of last years winners here.
As a wedding photographer, we focus so much on telling the story that is unfolding in front of us. We try to create space where our clients can feel like themselves. We want to allow their authenticity in real moments shine through. 100% of time, we are intentional in each moment we capture. To be recognized in a contest like this that celebrates wedding vendors who work so so hard at what they do, and are all so wildly talented, is quite the honor. A lot of us feel like moments like these are only made for us in our dreams. Will you help me achieve this dream?
Remember, every vote counts, and each person can only vote one time.
Because of this, I want to make sure I can share the love to all of these other amazing small businesses who deserve the recognition, too! If you have the time, I ask that you fill out multiple categories when you vote. Below you’ll find my top picks for some of the categories in the competition. In case you need some additional guidance! I’m not doing this to sway your vote or to rig this competition at all, promise. Just helping spread the love.
Incredible weddings happen because of the incredible teams behind them.
You can use my list below to help in your decision. Who might deserve the recognition and added celebration this year? That choice is totally up to YOU. I know some of you may only have a quick moment and can only put in your vote for someone you already know (which is why you might be here right now). That’s totally okay!!
If that’s you, feel free to scroll right on to the Photographer categories. You can simply put your vote in for me, tmInspired Photography and if you want to go a step further, you can vote for my husband, Ochoa Films for best Videographer.
Now, on to my picks for Washington Wedding Day’s Best of 2025! These are in no particular order. I have the categories lined up with what you’ll find in the voting poll. We’ll look at Seattle-based vendors first, then move onto the rest of the state.
To cast your vote for Washington Wedding Day’s Best of 2025 wedding professionals, click here
Remember, voting is limited to one ballot per email address. Let’s play fair, friends.
Wedding Planner & Designer:
- Emerald Engagements, just imagine a day free of stress where you’re able to enjoy every tiny moment – Carly and her team help make that happen.
- The Social Co., winners of best planner award of 2024 for the outside of Seattle category, Joy and Amanda deserve to hold the title again.
- Elevated Events by Tosha, Tosha believes wedding planning is more than timelines and checklists, and has a collaborative planning approach I love.
- Your Perfect Bridesmaid, winners of the best wedding planner title last year, I fully support them taking it again!
- Gian Events, these girls love to design glamorous events, filled with sparkle, lights and dazzling details.
- Willow & Ivy Events, Alex and her team work wonders in crafting elegant and note-worthy designs for wedding days.
- Events by Genevieve, lavish and luxurious designs helped Gen be a finalist for last years award of best wedding designer!
- Events with Jojo, get ready to get the party started with Jojo’s unique approach to wedding planning that stands out above the rest.
- Gather and Cheer, Eva is an expert at multitasking and pivoting as needed, which is so crucial for wedding days!
- Bixby & Pine, won the title of best wedding designer of 2024, this group of ladies are incredibly creative in the weddings they curate.
Floral Designer:
- Goldenrod Floral, Carlee creates gorgeous, whimsical floral designs that never fail to make me swoon.
- Love Leigh Blooms, “lovely blooms” by my girl Leigh. There are a few vendors who stand out to me by their hustle in the industry and Leigh is one of those vendors. She’s out there making her dreams come true and I respect the hell out of that.
- New Leaf Floral Design, Camile is flower-obsessed in the best way possible and it shows. She creates the most colorful and bouncy floral designs.
- Moon Flower Design Co, Sam wants your wedding flowers to feel like you, but also create something you’ve never seen before. She loves pushing the boundaries and thrives on creating artfully designed, thoughtfully curated combinations of flowers and foliages.
- Anthera Floral, I’m always excited to see what Melissa has next in her creative brain. Her work is led by color and texture, and inspired by the way flora naturally occurs and thrives in the wild.
- Tangled Roots Floral, Adina truly creates ethereal, romantic and joyful designs. She is deeply rooted in community, seasonality, and creative expression using flowers as a medium. Based up in Bellingham, you can enter her name in the OUTSIDE of Seattle section.
Best Seattle Based Photographer:
IT’S HAPPENING! EVERYBODY STAY CALM!! This is where you can put me and my team, tmInspired Photography. We are here to make the ethereal magic happen with warmth and effortless joy. I would really appreciate your vote of support. Thanks for your consideration in nominating me to win the Washington Wedding Day Best Photographer of 2025 award.
Seattle Based Catering:
- Herban Feast, a finalist in last years awards! They will help you create your own unique menu and bar service with the freshest, seasonal ingredients prepared onsite.
- Table 47 Catering, absolutely fresh to the core and full of flavor.
- Ravishing Radish, warm hospitality, sophisticated presentation, and the fresh flavors of the PNW.
- Cameron Catering, innovative menus inspired by the changing seasons.
Seattle Based Cake & Dessert:
- Honey Crumb Cake Studio, offers sustainability of ingredients and compostable packaging while still WOWing you with their desserts.
- Lady Grey Seattle, 2024’s winner who creates jaw-dropping designs that are also delicious.
- The Sweet Side, 2023’s winner and absolutely deserving of reclaiming the title again!
- Lady Yum, amazing macarons. Seriously, the best I’ve ever had. I may or may not still have dreams about them.
Did you know I have a list of Recommended Vendors on my website?
Seattle Based Entertainment:
- Orion Entertainment, David won the title last year and it was so well deserved I cried. He works very closely with his clients when it comes to the creation of their wedding playlists. He also emcee’s which I think is super valuable.
- Integral DJs, their passion for music and skills are reflected in fun and energetic mixes. They seamlessly blend classics with forgotten favorites and current hits.
- Bamboo Beats, I’ll never forget the wedding I worked where the couple wanted a mash pit in the middle of the dance floor. Let me just say, this DJ really delivered.
- DJ Rocryte, works on KUBE 93.3fm. Definitely knows how to get the party going. He’s got the experience, knowledge, and the energy to help your guests party all night long.
Now onto the STATE WIDE categories on the ballot.
You can still utilize the list above! For the additional categories found in this section, you can find my picks as follows:
Rentals:
- Vintage Ambiance, for all the vintage finds your heart desires.
- Wander Rentals, a warehouse full of options to make your event beautiful and feel effortless.
- CORT Party Rentals, I feel like I work nearly every wedding with them and it’s because they’re simply amazing at what they do.
- Pedersen’s Party Rentals, friendly and efficient, full-service event rental company.
- Hosted Modern, takes a minimalistic approach, putting emphasis on the uniqueness of individual pieces, rather than clutter.
- Simply Unique Event Rentals, are always on the hunt for unique and versatile items that are trending. This allows their inventory items to be be tailored to your distinct style.
Invitation Designer:
- Créé+Co, Everything she does is elegant and swoon-worthy.
- Olympic Place Prints, an invitation designer and calligrapher. She strives to make every detail, from the custom calligraphy to the wax seal, to be a reflection of who you are.
- Marsupial Papers is here to bring you color. Originally found on Etsy I fell in love with their foil work and use colors. Something I am looking forward to seeing more of in the wedding world.
- Sablewood Paper Company, winner of the 2023 awards. Offering all inclusive invitations from start to finish.
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Signage & Calligraphy:
- Honest Calligraphy, winner in 2024, Taylor is still quite a powerhouse. Beautiful designs with such a timeless and yet modern aesthetic.
- Scripted Sketches, not only has gorgeous calligraphy designs but also offers venue illustrations. LOVE.
Bar Service:
- The Mini Bar, a new ADORABLE mobile bar cart. It is small enough to fit indoors (a win for most event spaces), but big enough to make a lasting impression.
- Hitched Mobile Bar, their love for people, community-building, and delicious drinks, are at the heart of who they are and at the core of every decision they make.
- Tipsy Trailer Mobile Bartending, winner in 2024, they continuously elevate the experience for their couples and guests.
- Cocktail Collective Mobile Bar, new in the industry and ready to deliver exquisite drinks and friendly service. They love making every guest feel welcomed and every host at ease.
- Kitsap Bartending Services, help ensure that all of your event bar needs are on-par with every other stage of planning. Not just an add-on service that becomes a second-thought. They also offer The Bustender, a mobile bar.
Videographer:
- Ochoa Films, here I am, just a girl standing in front of you, asking for you to vote for my husband. He was a finalist in 2023, which was just his first year being full time with videography. He deserves to take the crown, for sure.
New category alert! Best content creator: I’ll have to go with my girl Content By Christina. She’s really taking charge of this industry and is great to work with!
Second new category alert! Best Boudoir Photographer: I love that this is an option now too! If you didn’t already know, I officially started offering boudoir sessions last year. Would love if you put “tmInspired Photography” in this category too.
Photo Booth:
- Orion Entertainment, along with being incredibly talented DJ’s, this team also offers a few fantastic photo booths!
- Shutter Bus Co., always a treat when I see them at a wedding I’m working. Consistent and such a fun design.
- The Snap Bar, a Photo Booth setup that anyone would recognize as a good time. The GIFs are super fun, too!
- 321 Foto, this women owned company has multiple photo booth options and this really rad 360 video cam which is my new favorite thing for receptions.
Best Installation Designer: My absolute favorites are Grand Mason Goods. Equally collaborative as they are go-getters. This powerhouse couple loves to celebrate love and bring your vision to life!
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Ceremony Music:
- Puget Sound Strings, beautifully classic while still offering current and relevant music options.
- Michael Benson Band, accommodating to the newest hits, the variety is endless for Michael and his group!
- Christie Becker, award winning violinist who curates bespoke setlists that stand out above the rest.
Best Band:
- Blue Wave Band, they pride themselves on knowing what to play and when to play it. It isn’t enough just to fill your dance floor – they actually want you to love the music!
- The Shakedown, knows how to get the party going and I love when they pop down into the crowd!
Best Lighting, Audiovisual and Production: Hands down this has to go to Crimson Haze Lighting. I mean, look at this dance floor – need I say more?
Bridal Boutique: Ah, so many greats: The Dress Theory, Blue Sky Bridal, Brides for a Cause, A&BE Bridal, I Do Bridal.
Menswear: My top two choices are Sew Generously and Indochino for their bespoke designs and inclusivity.
Jeweler: Anueva Jewelry, a wonderfully talented jewelry designer. Inspired by nature and antique vibes. Jennifer creates fine jewelry using ethical gems and recycled gold.
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Best Hair & Makeup: You really can’t go wrong with any of these talented gals. I’ve personally worked with them, whether in styled shoots, real weddings, or by personally booking them for my own use! They all deserve to win this award!
- Michelle Wight Hair & Makeup
- Sarah Ren Makeup & Hair
- I.M Artistry
- Seattle Beauty Boss
- LiSun Goh Beauty
Best Skincare Services: I.M Artistry just started their own skincare services and I was one of the lucky few who got first dips. INCREDIBLE.
New category alert! Best Pet Attendant: I love love love that they have this as an actual category now, because my girl Adrienne of Wags Down The Aisle was a finalist for best new vendor last year and I was prayyyying I could vote for her again this year. Boom, now we can in a category dedicated to couples who want to include their fur babies on their wedding day!
My picks for Washington Wedding Day’s best of 2025 awards:
Officiant:
- Another One Ties The Knot, Cherise is one of a kind and such a lovely soul. She won 2 years in a row and is deserving of going for her 3rd!
- PNW Officiant, Hillary (and now also RJ!) works close with you to craft a memorable wedding ceremony that compliments you and your love story!
- Tapestry Event Company, not only does Kate and her team plan weddings, but they also are some of the most personable officiants I’ve worked with.
- Officiant Grace, the most genuine and sweetest human. Within just a few moments of meeting her you can feel her deep passion for people.
Venue categories: Oh, there so many good ones to choose from! I’ve been compiling all of my favorites into sections throughout my blog posts. If you really want to dig through to find some inspo, check out these posts:
- Best Seattle Wedding Venues
- Best Forest Wedding Venues in Washington
- Best Camping Wedding Venues in Washington
- Best Tacoma Wedding Venues
- And my overall blog post, Washington Wedding Venues, which helps you sort by location!
OKAY, THAT’S IT! Phew, we made it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Not only for your time to vote for me as Washington Wedding Day Best Photographer of 2025, but also for your support in my business.
If you told me when I was 18 when I photographed my first wedding, that this is what I’d be doing full-time. It was a dream of mine to be surrounded by fellow creatives, pursuing this passion of ours that runs deep into our core. Look, 18 year old me. We did it. I know that version of me would be so proud.
Winners will be revealed at the Best of 2025 Awards Gala in July.