The results are here! California Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2024, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry across the state. The winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online and were revealed at our Best of 2024 Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 21th at The Majestic. View winners from all regions here.
Here are the winners from the Santa Barbara Region.
Best Bridal Boutique - The Dress
Finalists: A Heart's Desire Bridal, Ever After Bridal
Best Hair + Makeup - Team Hair & Makeup
Finalists: Santa Barbara Bridal, West Coast Hair & Makeup
Best Spa Services - Ojai Valley Inn
Finalists: Float Luxury Spa, Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Best Invitations - K Designs
Finalists: Lazaro Press, Letter Perfect at Farm to Paper
Best Signage + Calligraphy - Rose & Wrench
Finalists: K Designs, Sophia Loves Letters
Best Officiant - Julia Garcia
Finalists: Ceremonies by Nanette, Dr. Jon Ireland
Best Rentals - Bright Event Rentals
Finalists: The Tent Merchant, Ventura Rental Party & Events
Best Specialty Rentals - Otis and Pearl
Finalists: Found Rental Co., Theoni Collection
Best DJ - DJ Zeke
Finalists: Bouquet Sound, Gavin Roy Presents
Best Live Music - Dart Collective
Finalists: Party Proper, West Coast Music
Best Catering - Catering Connection
Finalists: Pure Joy Catering, Seasons Catering
Best Cakes + Desserts - Lelé Pâtisserie
Finalists: Room for Cake, The Solvang Bakery
Best Outdoor Venue - San Ysidro Ranch
Finalists: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Villa and Vine
Best Indoor Venue - Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Finalists: Cabrillo Pavillion, Hotel Californian
Best Country Club - Montecito Club
Finalists: La Cumbre Country Club, Santa Barbara Club
Best Resort - Rosewood Miramar Beach
Finalists: Ritz-Carlton Bacara, San Ysidro Ranch
Best Videographer - Jeremy Foster Films
Finalists: BStudios, Dreamwood Films
Best Photographer - Esteban Leyva
Finalists: Chris J. Evans Photography, Elizabeth Victoria Photography
Best Florist - Burlap & Bordeaux
Finalists: Alexis Ireland Florals, Tangled Lotus Floral Designs
Best Wedding Planner - Tyler Speier Events
Finalists: Alison Rose Events, LuckEleven Events
Best Event Designer - Ashley Chanel Events + Design
Finalists: Burlap & Bordeaux, Wild Heart Events
Best New Wedding Business - Bright Young Things Events
Finalists: Cakes by Heather Ashley, K Designs
Best Overall Wedding Professional - Wild Heart Events
Finalists: Chris J. Evans Photography, Tyler Speier Events