The results are here! California Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2025, 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 2025 Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 13 at 440 Elm. View winners from all regions here.
Here are the winners in the San Diego Region.
BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - The Dress Theory
Finalists: Archive Bridal, Blushing Bride
BEST HAIR & MAKEUP - A Toast to Beauty
Finalists: Domenica Beauty, KC Witkamp
BEST SPA SERVICES - Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Finalists: Cal-a-View Health Spa, Rancho Bernardo Inn
BEST INVITATIONS - Whimsique
Finalists: No Detail Spared, Papermade Studio
BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY - Sunkissed Native
Finalists: Claudia Strenger, No Detail Spared
BEST OFFICIANT - Ceremonies by Bethel
Finalists: Deborah Young, Intimate Ceremonies
BEST RENTALS - Adore Folklore
Finalists: Bright, Town & Country Event Rentals
BEST SPECIALTY RENTALS - Cavalier Bars
Finalists: Adore Folklore, Zaffre Fine Linens
BEST DJ - Dancing DJ Productions
Finalists: My DJs, Sound Prodigy
BEST LIVE MUSIC - Nalu the Piano Man
Finalists: Moses Lin, Republic of Music
BEST CATERING - Coast Catering
Finalists: Bekkers Catering, Personal Touch Dining
BEST BAR SERVICE - Snake Oil Cocktail Co.
Finalists: Fig & Feather Bar Co., My Bartender SD
BEST CAKES & DESSERTS - Heritage Desserts
Finalists: Hey There, Cupcake!, Sifted and Sugared
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE - Monserate Winery
Finalists: Leo Carrillo Ranch, Tivoli
BEST INDOOR VENUE - Venue 808
Finalists: Harbor View Loft, The Lane
BEST COUNTRY CLUB - The Havens Country Club
Finalists: Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Twin Oaks Golf Course
BEST RESORT VENUE - Hotel Del Coronado
Finalists: Alila Marea Beach Resort, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
BEST VIDEOGRAPHER - S + A Film Co
Finalists: Taylor Film Co., Ryan Films
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER - Mirelle Carmichael
Finalists: Bri Berry Photography, Sophia Savage
BEST FLORIST - Tularosa Flowers
Finalists: Natalie Blooms, Simply Adina
BEST WEDDING PLANNER - Valentina Weddings & Events
Finalists: Taylor To You Events, Tres Chic Affairs
BEST EVENT DESIGNER - Thomas Bui Lifestyle
Finalists: Amorology, Valentina Weddings & Events
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS - Blushing Bride
Finalists: Bryce Gaston Events, Confetti Photo Booth
BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL - Amorology
Finalists: Mirelle Carmichael, Thomas Bui Lifestyle