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 - Wheat and Honey Events
Finalists: Ashley Chanel Events and Design, H & L Lovely Creations, Two Hearts Event Design
Best Wedding Planner - The Blushing Details
Finalists: AK Brides, Jamison Events, Wheat and Honey Events
Best Florist - Leta Verbena
Finalists: Flourish Design and Co., Primrose and Petals, XO Bloom
Best Photographer - Magnolia West Photography
Finalists: Brett Munoz, Jillian Rose Photography, Kelsey Rinaldi Photography
Best Videographer - Dreamwood
Finalists: Chris J. Evans, Jeremy Foster Films, Miguel Garcia Studios
Best Photo Booth - Shutter Bus Co.
Finalists: Feature Booth, Smilebox Photo Booth, Top Shot Photo Booth
Best New Venue - Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach
Finalists: The Colony Estate, Commemorative Air Force, Tuscan Rose Ranch
Best Outdoor Venue - Cielo Farms
Finalists: Calamigos Ranch, Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Quail Ranch
Best Indoor Venue - Spanish Hills Club
Finalists: The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn, The Fillmore on Central, Sherwood Country Club
Best Resort - Ojai Valley Inn
Finalists: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, Westlake Village Inn, Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach
Best Catering - Très LA Catering
Finalists: Command Performance Catering, DJ’s California Catering, Seasons Catering
Best Rentals (furniture and accessories) - Party Pleasers Event Rental Co.
Finalists: A Rental Collection, Found Rental Co., Premiere Party Rents
Best Rentals (linens, dishes, flatware) - Premiere Party Rents
Finalists: MTB Event Rentals, Party Pleasers Event Rental Co., Ventura Rental
Best DJ - Second Song
Finalists: Bouquet Sound, GTZ Entertainment, Let’s Party LA
Best Cakes + Desserts - Sugar Lab Bake Shop
Finalists: Camarillo Cupcake, Sugar Studio, Sweet Art Bake Shop
Best Wedding Dress Shop - Ever After Bridal
Finalists: Bella Mucci’s Bridal Couture, The Dress Bride, Emma Lee’s Bridal
Best Hair + Makeup - Bliss Bridal Beauty
Finalists: Cheek to Cheek Artistry, Fairytale Hair and Makeup, Page Beauty
Best Officiant - Seaside Ceremonies
Finalists: Great Officiants, My Wedding Songbird, The Rev. Ross Beardsley
Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Cielo Farms
Finalists: Unique Floral Designs, The Venue Assistant, Wheat and Honey Events
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