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 Santa Barbara Region.
Best Full-Service Beauty Team
Team Hair and Makeup
Finalists: Dreamcatcher Artistry, West Coast Hair and Makeup
Best Bar Service
Flair Project
Finalists: Crafted Cocktails, Petite Fleet
Best Cakes & Desserts
Lele Patisserie
Finalists: Frances Baking Co., Cakes by Heather Ashley
Best Catering
Field to Table Catering & Events
Finalists: Seasons Catering, Omni Catering
Best DJ
DJ Zeke
Finalists: Gavin Roy Presents, DJ Patrick Butler
Best Event Designer
Alison Rose Events
Finalists: Tyler Speier Events, Wild Heart Events
Best Florist
Alexis Ireland Florals
Finalists: Coco Rose Designs, The Twisted Twig
Best Indoor Venue
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Finalists: Montecito Country Club, Hotel Californian
Best Invitations
Swell Press
Finalists: K Designs, Farm To Paper
Best Live Music
Ginger Rose Harpist
Finalists: Party Proper, Ybarra Music
Best Officiant
Ceremonies by Bonnie
Finalists: Julia Garcia, Father Jerry Bellamy
Best Outdoor Venue
Sunstone Villa
Finalists: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Villa and Vine
Best Photo Booth
In the Mix
Finalists: Pixster Photobooth, Endless Photobooth
Best Photographer
Anna Delores
Finalists: Jillian Rose Photography, Sarah Vendramini Photography, Malaya Images
Best Rentals
Ventura Rental Party & Events
Finalists: Bright Event Rentals, Amigo Event Rentals
Best Resort Venue
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Finalists: Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Ojai Valley Inn
Best Signage / Calligraphy
Rose & Wrench
Finalists: K Designs, Paula Lee Calligraphy
Best Spa Services
Ojai Valley Inn
Finalists: Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Float Spa
Best Specialty Rentals
The Ark
Finalists: Otis & Pearl, BBJ La Tavola
Best Videographer
I Heart Creative
Finalists: Jasper and Oak, Agape Films
Best Wedding Planner
Events by Fran
Finalists: Amazing Days Events, Events by Tiffany J, Ashley Chanel Events Design
Best Overall Wedding Professional
Tyler Speier Events
Finalists: Events by Tiffany J, Ventura Rental Party & Events, DJ Zeke
