Five years ago, we decided to show some love to the local businesses and service providers that help make weddings happen — 2020 was a tough time, after all, for those whose livelihood was wrapped up in bringing people together to celebrate. So, we launched an online ballot for our readers to nominate and then vote for their favourites in categories that range from bridal attire to wedding bands (both the ring kind and the musical kind), then published the results.

Since then, the Avenue Best Wedding Services Ballot has remained an annual tradition, and a celebration of those who help us celebrate. Here are this year’s winners and runners-up, listed in the order of most votes received.