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 2026 Awards Gala. View winners from all regions here.
Here are the winners in the Statewide Region.
Best Bridal Accessories
Jay Kay Braids & Bridal
Finalists: Jennifer Behr, Untamed Petals
Best Dress Designer (Local)
Mareh Couture
Finalists: Claire Pettibone, Lovella Bridal Atelier
Best Menswear
Friar Tux
Finalists: Hall Madden, Knot Standard
Best Custom Groom Attire
Endeavored Threads
Finalists: Hall Madden, Friar Tux
Best Jeweler
Marrow Fine Jewelry
Finalists: Happy Jewelers, Princess Bride Diamonds
Best Production, Lighting & Audiovisual
Bella Vista Designs
Finalists: Kramer Events, Waveform Events, Entertainment & Lighting
Best Live Entertainment
Blitz Nation
Finalists: Twins & Violins, Tyler Varnell, Virtuous Violinist
Best Product / Service
Dog of Honor Events
Finalists: Champagne Wall Co., The Wedding Content Society
Best Full-Service Beauty Team (Both Hair and Makeup Services)
Aly Rose Beauty
Finalists: Design Visage, Team Hair and Makeup
Best Transportation
SLO Safe Ride AND Magic Carpet Shuttle and Tours
Finalists: British Motor Coach, Renee's Limousines
Best Content Creator
San Diego Content Creator
Finalists: The Wedding Content Society, BTS by Angela
Best Entertainment (Non-Musical)
ElectriCirque
Finalists: Live Wedding Painting by Ashley, Champagne Wall Co.
Best Destination Photographer
Chris J. Evans
Finalists: Allison Upchurch, Titus & Jocelyn
Best Wedding Day Photographer
Kate Noelle
Finalists: Jillian Rose Photography, Patrick Ang
Best Custom Installations (Non-Floral)
Luna Design Studios
Finalists: Bella Vista Designs, Found Rental
Best Installation Florist
Unique Floral Designs
Finalists: Flowers by Edgar, Native Poppy
Best Wedding Planning and Design
Alison Rose Events
Finalists: Blissful Events, Tyler Speier Events
Best New Wedding Business (2 Years of Business or Less)
Eagle Oak Ranch
Finalists: The Wedding Content Society, Maxwell Builds & Designs
Best Resort Venue
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Finalists: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Montage Healdsburg
Best Ballroom Venue
Hotel del Coronado
Finalists: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Vineyard Venue
Monserate Winery
Finalists: Greengate Ranch & Vineyard, Carneros Resort & Spa
Best Oceanview Venue
Terranea Resort
Finalists: Hotel del Coronado, Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
Best Industrial Venue
Hangar 21
Finalists: The Richland, The 1912
Best Historic Venue
Hotel del Coronado
Finalists: Greystone Mansion, Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Best Estate Venue
Greystone Mansion
Finalists: Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Sunstone Villa
Best Northern California Venue
Carmel Valley Ranch
Finalists: Montage Healdsburg, Stanly Ranch
Best Central Coast Venue
Greengate Ranch & Vineyard
Finalists: Allegretto Vineyard Resort, La Lomita Ranch
Best Southern California Venue
Monserate Winery
Finalists: Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Terranea Resort
Best Venue in California
Monserate Winery
Finalists: Greengate Ranch & Vineyard, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara