Best Of 2020: Santa Barbara

Best Wedding Planner: Percy Sales Events (Jenny Quicksall Photography)

 
Best Florist
Ella & Louie Flowers
ellaandlouie.com
Owner Tracey Morris draws on 25 years of design experience to create ethereal, organic floral archways, vibrant flower crowns and memorable bouquets.
FINALISTS: Cody Floral Design, Precious and Blooming Floral Design, Tyler Speier Events 

Best Photographer
James & Jess Photography
jamesandjess.com
This bubbly husband-and-wife duo gets to know each couple they work with in order to capture their unique story and memorialize the most joyful moments of the big day.
FINALISTS: Lacie Hansen Photography, Laurie Bailey Photography, Michelle Beller Photography

Best Photographer: James & Jess Photography 

Best Videographer
I Heart My Groom Photography
iheartmygroom.com Owned and operated by two best friends, this studio offers both photography and cinematography, approaching each wedding with a purity and a joyfulness that shine through in their work.
FINALISTS: B Studios, CineStory Films, Jeremy Foster Films

Best Outdoor Venue
Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm
dospueblosorchidfarm.com
One of the largest orchid farms in the world, Dos Pueblos also offers gorgeous ocean views and a light-filled greenhouse area that will make guests feel as though they’ve been transported to a private oasis.
FINALISTS: Belmond El Encanto, Kestrel Park, Klentner Ranch

Best Indoor Venue
Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore Santa Barbara
fourseasons.com/santabarbara
This exclusive, 22-acre Spanish colonial resort is home to an authentic Art Deco beach club, a posh ballroom and gorgeous ocean views.
FINALISTS: Hotel Californian, Rancho Dos Pueblos, San Ysidro Ranch

Best Resort
Rosewood Miramar Beach
rosewoodhotels.com
This stylish resort brings a feeling of the English countryside to the California coast, presenting an expansive beachside Great Lawn and an all-white ballroom dotted with Baccarat crystal chandeliers.
FINALISTS: Belmond El Encanto, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Best Resort: Rosewood Miramar Beach (Rewind Photography)

Best Catering
Pure Joy Catering
purejoycatering.com
Using ingredients from the local farmers market, this caterer develops high-quality, custom menus made from scratch that perfectly align with each couple’s palate, budget and style.
FINALISTS: Catering Connection, Omni Catering, Seasons Catering

Best Rentals
Bright Rentals
bright.com
With an extensive inventory and a reliable, innovative staff, Bright can provide everything a wedding requires, such as farmer’s tables, elaborate candelabras or French-inspired bistro chairs.
FINALISTS: The Tent Merchant Event Rentals, Town & Country Event Rentals, Ventura Rental Party & Events

Best Cakes and Desserts
Crushcakes & Café
crushcakes.com
Locally sourced, organic and hormone-free ingredients are the stars of the show in these scrumptious cakes, cupcakes and dessert bars.
FINALISTS: Colin O’Dea Cakes, Enjoy Cupcakes, Lele Patisserie

Best Wedding Dress Shop
Panache Bridals
panachebridals.com
This welcoming State Street boutique offers exquisite couture collections in addition to custom designs for those brides seeking a truly one-of-a-kind gown.
FINALISTS: The Dress

Best Hair and Makeup
805 Makeup
805makeup.com
Owner Lacey Maxwell brings a decade of hair and makeup experience and a passion for artistry to her work, resulting in effortlessly beautiful bridal looks customized to each bride’s tastes.
FINALISTS: Blushing Beauty, Cheek to Cheek Artistry, Team Hair & Makeup

Best Hair and Makeup: 805 Makeup (Jillian Rose Photography)