The results are here! California Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2026, honors the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry across the state. The Editor's Choice winners were chosen by our editors and revealed at our Best of 2026 Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 12, at The Linden Club in Long Beach. View winners from all regions here.
Here are California Wedding Day's Editor's Choice winners.
Vibrant colors are in full bloom at this artistically bold wedding designed by Thomas Bui Lifestyle at the iconic Hotel del Coronado. The seaside ceremony was transformed into a luxurious garden with 300,000 hand-placed flowers, while the ballroom became a jaw-dropping oasis of color—bursting with sapphire and amethyst hues punctuated by pops of fuchsia.
Content Creation: SAN DIEGO CONTENT CREATOR Custom Bars: CAVALIER BARS Detail Photography: JESSICA MANGIA PHOTOGRAPHY Entertainment: SPAGS ENTERTAINMENT; CROWD THEORY ENTERTAINMENT; I WANT LASERS Florals: BUTTERFLY FLORAL AND EVENT DESIGN Hair & Makeup: DOMENICA BEAUTY Lighting: MJ LIGHTING DECOR Paper Design: WILEY VALENTINE Photo Booth: THE VANITY PORTRAIT STUDIO Photography: JESSICA MANGIA Rentals: HIRE ELEGANCE; MEANT TO BE PARTY RENTALS; LUXE LINEN; CASA DE PERRIN Stationery & Signage: CLAUDIA STRENGER WEDDING CALLIGRAPHY & STATIONERY DESIGN; WILEY VALENTINE Venue: HOTEL DEL CORONADO
This beautiful film from Molly and Sullivan’s wedding at Greystone Mansion artistically captures their day with romance and emotion.
An editorial eye for intimate moments is the hallmark of Hartmann’s photography, which is beautifully illustrated in this candid moment between Ian and Meagan during their after-party celebration.
Heather Baillet and her team at Amorology are known for their imaginative wedding concepts—but this one may be their sweetest yet. The groom proposed with a ring tucked inside a pastry box, a moment that inspired the seating display. Each guest or couple received their own pastry box, complete with chocolate croissants and a seating assignment to guide them to their table.
Bakery Case & Stands: CAL-MIL Cake: HEY THERE, CUPCAKE! Florals: POSEY POP Photograph: SPOSTO PHOTOGRAPHY Stationery: PRIM & PIXIE
“Throughout the planning process, our goal was simple: we wanted guests to leave saying, ‘That was so Lindsay and Natalie,’” says the couple. After getting engaged abroad, Lindsay and Natalie returned with a vision as vivid as a Provençal market, a dream that Wild Heart Events flawlessly executed. Drawing from Healdsburg’s golden fall landscape, the team wove together warm neutrals, mustard, burgundy and dusty blue across a riot of patterned linens, including block prints and stripes. Cocktail hour channeled French aperitivo culture with bistro tables, linen menus and free-flowing Aperol spritzes. The tented reception invited guests into a cozy restaurant featuring layered tablescapes and bold patterns—with each table telling a design story of its own. The night ended in the couple’s ultimate love letter to themselves. The Girls’ Room, their after-party, featured a custom mosaic dance floor and retro candy station straight out of a cool NYC haunt.
Bridal Attire: DANIELLE FRANKEL (Lindsay); CHOSEN BY KYHA (Natalie) Cake: FLOUR AND BLOOM CAKES Content Creation: BTS BRIDE Florals: LOOP FLOWERS Hair & Makeup: SHEA STYLES; MISS J MAKEUP Music: DART COLLECTIVE Photo Booth: POP LIFE PHOTO Photography: ANYA KERNES PHOTOGRAPHY Rentals: THE ARK; ADORE FOLKLORE; THEONI COLLECTION; FOUND RENTAL CO.; ZEPHYR TENTS; NUAGE DESIGNS; BARKER DECOR Stationery & Signage: CARTA PLENA DESIGN Transportation: PURE LUXURY TRANSPORTATION Venue: MONTAGE HEALDSBURG Videography: AMY HUNG FILMS
The essence of Gucci’s iconic floral wallpaper inspired every detail of this Ojai Valley Inn wedding. The print itself makes a bold statement at the welcome bar and reception banquettes, while the invitation suite, bouquet, tabletop and more draw from its rich color palette.
Florals: TULAROSA FLOWERS Linens: LOLA VALENTINA DESIGNS Lighting & Design: BELLA VISTA DESIGNS Photography: JESSICA MANGIA PHOTOGRAPHY Tabletop Rentals: PREMIERE RENTS Rentals: FOUND RENTALS Stationery & Signage: SWELL PRESS Venue: OJAI VALLEY INN
Effortless and elegant, Alexandra and Wesley’s wedding day style is the epitome of California romance. At Jeune Perché in Fallbrook, the bride is flawless in her Danielle Frankel gown—beautifully structured with a refined lace neckline and extended sleeves. The groom pairs perfectly in a custom tuxedo, together striking the ideal balance between timeless elegance and contemporary refinement.
Bridal Attire: DANIELLE FRANKEL Groom’s Attire: CUSTOM TUX from HALL MADDEN Florals: PETALSCAPE FLORAL DESIGN Photography: FOOLISHLY RUSHING IN Wedding Planning: ALISON ROSE EVENTS
