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 San Diego Region.
Best Bridal Boutique
Blushing Bride
Finalists: Dress Theory, Archive Bridal
Best Full-Service Beauty Team
KC Witkamp
Finalists: Ashley Fierro Makeup, Thorne Artistry - Amanda Thorne
Best Bar Service
Snake Oil
Finalists: Fig & Feather Bar, Swift & Granite
Best Cakes & Desserts
Extraordinary Desserts
Finalists: Hey There, Cupcake!, Fab Cake Girls
Best Catering
Coast Catering
Finalists: Wild Thyme, Miho, Toast Catering
Best DJ
Dancing DJ Productions
Finalists: DJ Austo, Extreme DJ Service
Best Event Designer
Amorology
Finalists: Thomas Bui, Valentina Weddings + Events
Best Florist
Native Poppy
Finalists: Tularosa, Layered Vintage
Best Indoor Venue
Bahia Resort Hotel
Finalists: Crossings at Carlsbad, Harbor View Loft
Best Invitations
Papermade Studio
Finalists: Sweet Paper, Coul Concepts
Best Live Music
Nalu the Piano Man
Finalists: Platinum Pianist, Republic of Music
Best Officiant
Ceremonies by Bethel
Finalists: Won Love Events, Deborah Young
Best Outdoor Venue
Monserate Winery
Finalists: Scripps Seaside Forum, Havens Country Club
Best Photo Booth
Pixster Photobooth
Finalists: Selfie Station, Dreamlight Photobooth
Best Photographer
John Schnack
Finalists: Copper Collective, Mirelle Carmichael
Best Rentals
Adore Folklore
Finalists: Crown Rentals, Town and Country
Best Resort Venue
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Finalists: Rancho Valencia, Hotel Del
Best Signage / Calligraphy
Lavish Designs
Finalists: Whimsique, Lilah & Co.
Best Spa Services
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Finalists: Rancho Valencia, Cala-Vie
Best Specialty Rentals
Creative Coverings
Finalists: Hostess Haven, Planks and Patina
Best Videographer
Next Chapter Films
Finalists: Carly Films It, S/A Photo Film
Best Wedding Planner
Bryce Gaston Events
Finalists: Sweet Blossom Weddings, Evermore Events
Best Overall Wedding Professional
Sweet Blossom Weddings
Finalists: Thomas Bui Lifestyle, Bryce Gaston Events, Valentina Weddings & Events
