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 - H & L Lovely Creations
Finalists: Leproux Collective, Penelope Pots, So Happi Together
Best Wedding Planner - Flawless Weddings & Events
Finalists:Brandi Jane Events, Leilani Social, Pure Lavish Events
Best Florist - The Bloom of Time
Finalists: Bloom Theory, Flowers by Cina, Kate Flowers LA
Best Photographer - Kate Noelle Photography
Finalists: Ashley Paige Photography, BYC Photography, Jodi B Photography
Best Videographer - Royal Films
Finalists: Atlas and Rose Studios, Dreamwood, Ricky Meyer Films
Best Photo Booth - Pixster Photo Booths
Finalists: A Sweet Memory Photo Booth, Classic Photo Booths, Orange Box Photo Booth
Best New Venue - The Richland
Finalists: Grand Gimeno, VEA Newport Beach
Best Outdoor Venue - Rancho Las Lomas
Finalists: Franciscan Gardens, Muckenthaler Mansion, Old Ranch Country Club
Best Indoor Venue - Ebell of Santa Ana
Finalists: The 1912, The Colony House, Fête the Venue
Best Resort - Montage Laguna Beach
Finalists: The Resort at Pelican Hill, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Best Catering - 24 Carrots Catering and Events
Finalists: Colette’s Catering & Events, Jay’s Catering, Summit Event Catering
Best Rentals (furniture and accessories) - Found Rental Co.
Finalists: Archive Rentals, Signature Party Rentals, Sundrop Vintage
Best Rentals (linens, dishes, flatware) - Archive Rentals & Design House
Finalists: BBJ La Tavola, Bright Event Rentals, Luxe Linen
Best Lighting, Audiovisual and Production - Waveform Events, Entertainment & Lighting
Finalists: Amber Event Production, Invisible Touch Events, Premier Lighting
Best Live Music - Moses Lin Music
Finalists: Invisible Touch Events, Two Towns Entertainment, Tyler Varnell Music
Best DJ - Waveform Events, Entertainment & Lighting
Finalists: Elevated Pulse Productions, Invisible Touch Events, SoCal DJ Entertainment
Best Invitation Designer - Honeycrisp Designs
Finalists: Heidi Davidson Design, Look Good on Paper Co., QueenBee Design Studio
Best Signage/Calligraphy - Heidi Davidson Design
Finalists: Handwritten by Cat, Ink & Innuendos, Look Good on Paper Co.
Best Cakes + Desserts - Simply Sweet Cakery
Finalists: Grace and Honey Cakes, Nicole Bakes Cakes, Sugar Blossom Bake Shop
Best Wedding Dress Shop - Blush Bridal Couture
Finalists: Mon Amie Bridal Salon, Styled by TC, The White Dress
Best Groom’s Attire - Friar Tux
Finalists: The Black Tux, Glaudi Men by Johana Hernández, The Grotto Menswear
Best Hair + Makeup - Flawless Faces
Finalists: Domenica Beauty, KG Hair and Makeup, Kylee Hudson Studio
Best Officiant - JP Reynolds
Finalists: Great Officiants, Weddings Royale, Your Custom Ceremony
Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Colette’s Catering & Events
Finalists: 24 Carrots Catering and Events, Friar Tux, Jodi B Photography
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