The results are here! California Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2023, 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 2023 Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 16th at Vibiana. View winners from all regions here.
Best Event Designer - Nicole Alexandra Designs
Finalists: The Blushing Details, Dee Lee Designs, Two Hearts Event Design
Best Wedding Planner - XOXO Weddings
Finalists: At Your Door Events, Erika’s Elegance, Natalie Sofer Weddings & Events
Best Florist - Butterfly Floral & Event Design
Finalists: Flowers by Lady Buggs, Leta Verbena, Primrose & Petals
Best Photographer - Jillian Rose Photography
Finalists: Chris J. Evans, Magnolia West Photography, Pattengale Photography
Best Videographer - Peter Ascalon
Finalists: Dreamwood, Miguel Garcia Studios, Purity Weddings
Best Photo Booth - Pixster Photo Booth
Finalists: Feature Booth, Hollywood Photo Booth, That One Photobooth
Best New Venue - Conrad Hotel
Finalists: Cara Hotel, Citizen News
Best Outdoor Venue - Terranea Resort
Finalists: Bel-Air Bay Club, The Garden at Redbird, La Venta Inn
Best Indoor Venue - Vibiana
Finalists: Carondelet House, The Ebell of Long Beach, The Ebell of Los Angeles
Best Resort - Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Finalists: Beverly Hills Hotel, Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Terranea Resort
Best Catering - Très LA Catering
Finalists: The Copper Key, Good Gracious! Events, Made by Meg
Best Rentals (furniture and accessories) - Premiere Party Rents
Finalists: Bright Event Rentals, Found Rental Co., MTB Event Rentals
Best Rentals (linens, dishes, flatware) - Bright Event Rentals
Finalists: BBJ La Tavola, Luxe Linen, Premiere Party Rents
Best Lighting, Audiovisual and Production - Waveform Events, Entertainment and Lighting
Finalists: Amber Event Production, Invisible Touch Events, The Lighter Side
Best Live Music - Bob Gail Music
Finalists: Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment, Blitz Nation, Dart Collective
Best DJ - Let’s Party LA
Finalists: RedShoe, Second Song, Tyler Varnell
Best Invitation Designer - QueenBee Design Studio
Finalists: The Bridal Press, LA Design Boutique, Roseville Designs
Best Signage/Calligraphy - Cat Lauren Calligraphy
Finalists: Calligraphy Katrina, Ink & Innuendos, SophScript Co.
Best Cakes + Desserts - The Butter End
Finalists: Fantasy Frostings, Nicole Bakes Cakes, Teehan Cake Design
Best Wedding Dress Shop - En Blanc
Finalists: Blush Bridal Couture, Kinsley James Couture Bridal, LOHO Bride
Best Groom’s Attire - Friar Tux
Finalists: The Black Tux, Glaudi Men by Johana Hernández, The Grotto Menswear
Best Hair + Makeup - Page Beauty
Finalists: BreLuxe Beauty, Love Laura Rocha, Make-Up Therapy
Best Officiant - Great Officiants
Finalists: My Wedding Songbird, Weddings Royale, Your Custom Ceremony
Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Très LA Group
Finalists: Kristin Banta Events, Premiere Party Rents, Vibiana/Redbird
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