SAN DIEGO | Meet the Finalists | California Wedding Day Best of 2026

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And the finalists are...

BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
Archive Bridal
Blushing Bride
Dress Theory

BEST FULL-SERVICE BEAUTY TEAM (BOTH HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES)
Ashley Fierro Makeup
KC Witkamp
Thorne Artistry – Amanda Thorne

BEST BAR SERVICE
Fig & Feather Bar
Snake Oil
Swift & Granite

BEST CAKES & DESSERTS
Extraordinary Desserts
Fab Cake Girls
Hey There Cupcake!

BEST CATERING
Coast Catering
Miho
Toast Catering
Wild Thyme

BEST DJ
Dancing DJ Productions
DJ Austo
Extreme DJ Service

BEST EVENT DESIGNER
Amorology
Thomas Bui
Valentina Weddings & Events

BEST FLORIST
Layered Vintage
Native Poppy
Tularosa

BEST INDOOR VENUE
Bahia Resort Hotel
Crossings at Carlsbad
Harbor View Loft

BEST INVITATIONS
Coull Concepts
Papermade Studio
Sweet Paper

BEST LIVE MUSIC
Nalu the Piano Man
Platinum Pianist
Republic of Music

BEST OFFICIANT
Ceremonies by Bethel
Deborah Young
Won Love Events

BEST OUTDOOR VENUE
Havens Country Club
Monserate Winery
Scripps Seaside Forum

BEST PHOTO BOOTH
Dreamlight Photobooth
Pixster Photobooth
Selfie Station

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Copper Collective
John Schnack
Mirelle Carmichael

BEST RENTALS
Adore Folklore
Crown Rentals
Town and Country

BEST RESORT VENUE
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Hotel Del
Rancho Valencia

BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY
Lavish Designs
Lilah & Co.
Whimsique

BEST SPA SERVICES
Cal-a-Vie
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Rancho Valencia

BEST SPECIALTY RENTALS
Creative Coverings
Hostess Haven
Planks And Patina

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER
Carly Films It
Next Chapter Films
S/A Photo Film

BEST WEDDING PLANNERBryce Gaston EventsEvermore EventsSweet Blossom Weddings