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 winners were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online and were revealed at our Best of 2026 Awards Gala. View winners from all regions here.
Here are the winners in the Malibu/Ventura Region.
Best Bridal Boutique
Ever After Bridal Boutique
Finalists: Lemons & Lace Bridal Shop, Bella Mucci's Bridal Couture
Best Full-Service Beauty Team
Makeup & Hair by Jackie Romero
Finalists: Pacheco Beauty, Cheek to Cheek Artistry
Best Bar Service
Wandering Spirits Bar
Finalists: Smoking Gun Bar Staffing, Brick and Brass Bartending
Best Cakes & Desserts
Sugar Lab Bake Shop
Finalists: Skiff's Cakes, The Sweet Shoppe Dessert Catering
Best Catering
Seasons Catering
Finalists: Command Performance Catering, DJs California Catering
Best DJ
GTZ Entertainment
Finalists: Second Song, Bouquet Sound
Best Event Designer
Bella Vita Events
Finalists: Events by Tania, To Be Loved Events, Wheat & Honey Events
Best Florist
Tangled Lotus
Finalists: Unique Floral Designs, XOXO Bloom
Best Indoor Venue
Sherwood Country Club
Finalists: Four Seasons Westlake, The Fillmore
Best Invitations
FLA De Dahs
Finalists: Taylor Design Studio, Anna Banana Creations
Best Live Music
Down Beat Agency
Finalists: On the Beat Music Agency, Ben Mallare Events and Entertainment
Best Officiant
Julia Garcia
Finalists: Great Officiants, Dream Day Weddings
Best Outdoor Venue
Spanish Hills Club
Finalists: Los Robles Greens, Ever After Ranch
Best Photo Booth
Selfie Booth 805
Finalists: Jasper & Oak, Smilebox Photo Booth
Best Photographer
Magnolia West
Finalists: Kelsey Rainaldi, Brett Munoz Photography
Best Rentals
Oaks Event Rentals
Finalists: Ventura Rental Party & Events, Amigo Event Rentals, A Rental Connection
Best Resort Venue
Zachari Dunes
Finalists: Westlake Village Inn, Four Seasons Westlake
Best Signage / Calligraphy
Shescloudy Calligraphy
Finalists: The 84th Hour, Karen Farnsworth
Best Spa Services
Ojai Valley Inn
Finalists: Four Seasons Westlake, Spa Relais at Westlake Village
Best Specialty Rentals
Vintage Owl Rentals
Finalists: Oaks Event Rentals, 24/7 Events Rentals
Best Videographer
Jasper and Oak
Finalists: Brett Munoz, Emma Lynn Films, Kim Alvarado Films
Best Wedding Planner
Events by Tiffany J
Finalists: Events by Tania, To Be Loved Events, Kendalyn Grayson Events
Best Overall Wedding Professional
Events by Tania
Finalists: To Be Loved Events, Julia Garcia