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 - Event of the Season
Finalists: Burlap & Bordeaux, Sarah Landon Design, Wild Heart Events
Best Wedding Planner - Ashley Chanel Event + Design
Finalists: H & L Lovely Creations, LuckEleven Events, Tyler Speier Events
Best Florist - Burlap & Bordeaux
Finalists: Ella & Louie Flowers, Fluidbloom, Glenna Joy Flowers
Best Photographer - Chris J. Evans
Finalists: Alyssa Flores Photography, Jilian Rose Photography, Pattengale Photography
Best Videographer - Jeremy Foster Films
Finalists: Anna Lord Studio, Chris J. Evans, Wild Light Films
Best Photo Booth - 805 Camera Bus
Finalists: Pixster Photo Booths, Smilebox Photo Booth, That One Photobooth
Best New Venue - Santa Ynez Ranch Events
Finalists: Aah Ranch
Best Outdoor Venue - El Encanto
Finalists: Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Best Indoor Venue - The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Finalists: Montecito Club, Roblar Farm, Rosewood Miramar Beach
Best Resort - Rosewood Miramar Beach
Finalists: El Encanto, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, San Ysidro Ranch
Best Catering - Catering Connection
Finalists: Field to Table Catering & Events, Jennifer Naylor, Omni Catering
Best Rentals (furniture and accessories) - Bright Event Rentals
Finalists: The Tent Merchant, Theoni Collection, Ventura Rental
Best Rentals (linens, dishes, flatware) - Theoni Collection
Finalists: BBJ La Tavola, Bright Event Rentals, The Tent Merchant
Best Lighting, Audiovisual and Production - Bella Vista Designs
Finalists: Ambient Event Design, Bright Event Rentals, Spark Creative Events
Best DJ - DJ Zeke
Finalists: Bouquet Sound, Party Proper, Waveform Events, Entertainment & Lighting
Best Cakes + Desserts - Lelé Pâtisserie
Finalists: Crushcakes, Lilac Pâtisserie, Sugar Studio
Best Hair + Makeup - Cheek to Cheek Artistry
Finalists: Love Laura Rocha, NV Glam Studio, Page Beauty
Best Officiant - The Rev. Ross Beardsley
Finalists: Jon Ireland, Great Officiants, Wedding Ceremonies by Bonnie
Best Overall Wedding Vendor - Tyler Speier Events
Finalists: Ashley Chanel Events + Design, Catering Connection, Rosewood Miramar Beach
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