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 Statewide Region.
BEST BRIDAL ACCESSORIES - Julie Harris Designs
Finalists: Erica Elizabeth Designs, Untamed Petals
BEST DRESS DESIGNER - Claire Pettibone
Finalists: Mareh Couture, Katherine Tash
BEST MENSWEAR - Friar Tux
Finalists: State & Liberty, The Black Tux
BEST CUSTOM BRIDAL ATTIRE - Mareh Couture
Finalist: RMine Bridal
BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE - Indochino
Finalists: Robert Paul SF, Hive & Colony
BEST JEWELER - Van Gundy Diamonds
Finalists: Marrow Fine, Michael B. Jewelry
BEST PHOTO BOOTH - PhotoBohemia
Finalists: Feature Booth, Pixster Photo Booths
BEST LIGHTING, AUDIOVISUAL AND PRODUCTION - Waveform Events, Entertainment & Lighting
Finalists: Kramer Events, VOX DJs
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - Tyler Varnell
Finalists: Blitz Nation, Virtuous Violinist
BEST WEDDING PRODUCT / SERVICE - Vows & Speeches
Finalists: Anita's Custom Tailoring, EverAfter Bouquet
BEST TRANSPORTATION - Elegant Image
Finalists: Jump on the School Bus, SLO Safe Ride
BEST WEDDING DAY CONTENT CREATOR - BTS Bride
Finalists: Simple Day Social, Vivian Hana Socials
BEST WEDDING DAY ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL) - ElectriCirque
Finalists: Aquabatix USA, Cristina Tudor
BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER - Chris J. Evans
Finalists: Kate Noelle, Stephanie Lynn
BEST BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER - Lindsey Hahn Photography
Finalists: Elizabeth Victoria Photography, Boudoir Divas
BEST DÉCOR INSTALLATION DESIGNER - Draping by Kim
Finalists: Bella Vista Designs, Backup Backdrops
BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST - Butterfly Floral & Event Design
Finalists: Flowers by Edgar, Tyler Speier Events
BEST MOBILE CATERING - The Churro Cart
Finalists: In-N-Out Food Truck, Haute Skillet Mobile Gourmet
BEST HOTEL VENUE - Rosewood Miramar Beach
Finalists: The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
BEST BALLROOM VENUE - Hotel Del Coronado
BEST VINEYARD VENUE - Sunstone Villa
Finalists: CASS Winery, Monserate Winery
BEST OCEANVIEW VENUE - Terranea Resort
Finalists: Alila Marea Beach Resort, Ole Hanson Beach Club
BEST INDUSTRIAL VENUE - Hangar 21
Finalists: Commemorative Air Force, The Penny
BEST HISTORIC VENUE - Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Finalists: Castle Green, Vibiana
BEST ESTATE VENUE - Filoli Historic House & Garden
Finalists: Greystone Mansion, Stone Mountain Estates
BEST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUE - Stanly Ranch
Finalists: Beaulieau Garden, Dawn Ranch
BEST CENTRAL COAST VENUE - Greengate Ranch & Vineyard
Finalists: Holman Ranch, Tar Creek Ranch
BEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUE - Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Finalists: Serendipity Garden Weddings, Rosewood Miramar Beach
BEST VENUE IN CALIFORNIA - Terranea Resort
Finalists: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Greengate Ranch & Vineyard