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 Santa Barbara Region.
BEST BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - The Dress Bridal
Finalist: Ever After Bridal
BEST HAIR & MAKEUP - TEAM Hair & Makeup
Finalists: NV Glam Team, West Coast Makeup and Hair
BEST SPA SERVICES - Spa Ojai at the Ojai Valley Inn
Finalists: FLOAT Luxury Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
BEST INVITATIONS - K Designs
Finalists: Farm to Paper, Lazaro Press + Design
BEST SIGNAGE / CALLIGRAPHY - K Designs
Finalists: Backdrop Boutique SB, Karen Farnsworth Calligraphy
BEST OFFICIANT - Wedding Ceremonies by Bonnie
Finalists: Great Officiants, Julia Garcia
BEST RENTALS - Ventura Rental Party & Events
Finalists: The Tent Merchant, Town and Country Event Rentals
BEST SPECIALTY RENTALS - Theoni Collection
Finalists: My Lovely Events | Rentals & Design, Otis & Pearl
BEST DJ - DJ Zeke
Finalists: Gavin Roy Presents, Party Proper
BEST LIVE MUSIC - Chris Fossek
Finalists: JSH Music Productions, Party Proper
BEST CATERING - Catering Connection
Finalists: Omni Catering & Events, Seasons Catering
BEST BAR SERVICE - Crafted Cocktails
Finalists: Flair Project, Simply Cocktails
BEST CAKES & DESSERTS - Lelé Pâtisserie
Finalists: Cakes by Heather Ashley, Room For Cake
BEST OUTDOOR VENUE - Sunstone Villa
Finalists: Roblar Farm, Santa Barbara Historical Museum
BEST INDOOR VENUE - El Encanto
Finalists: Hotel Californian, Montecito Club
BEST RESORT VENUE - The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Finalists: Ojai Valley Inn, Rosewood Miramar Beach
BEST VIDEOGRAPHER - Zach & Dune
Finalists: Agape Films, B Studios
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER - Sarah Vendramini Photography
Finalists: Esteban Leyva Photography, Kyle London
BEST FLORIST - Breanna Jane Botanicals
Finalists: Alexis Ireland Florals, Ella & Louie
BEST WEDDING PLANNER - Events by Fran
Finalists: Bright Young Things Events, LuckEleven Events
BEST EVENT DESIGNER - Wild Heart Events
Finalists: Alison Rose Events, Ashley Chanel Events + Design, Tyler Speier Events
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS - The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Finalists: Simple Day Social, Vega Vineyard and Farm
BEST OVERALL WEDDING PROFESSIONAL - Tyler Speier Events
Finalists: Alison Rose Events, Wild Heart Events