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
BEST DRESS DESIGNER (LOCAL)
Mareh Couture
BEST MENSWEAR
Friar Tux
BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE
Endeavored Threads
BEST JEWELER
Marrow Fine Jewelry
BEST PRODUCTION, LIGHTING AND AUDIOVISUAL
Bella Vista Designs
Kramer Events
Waveform Events, Entertainment & Lighting
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Blitz Nation
Twins & Violins
Tyler Varnell
Virtuous Violinist
BEST PRODUCT / SERVICE
Dog of Honor Events
BEST FULL-SERVICE BEAUTY TEAM (BOTH HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES)
Aly Rose Beauty
BEST TRANSPORTATION
Magic Carpet Shuttle
BEST CONTENT CREATOR
San Diego Content Creator
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)
ElectriCirque
BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER
Chris J. Evans
BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER
Kate Noelle
BEST CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS (NON-FLORAL)
Luna Design Studios
BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST
Unique Floral Designs
BEST WEDDING PLANNING AND DESIGN
Alison Rose Events
BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS)
Eagle Oak Ranch
BEST RESORT VENUE
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
BEST BALLROOM VENUE
Monserate Winery
BEST VINEYARD VENUE
Monserate Winery
BEST OCEANVIEW VENUE
Terranea Resort
BEST INDUSTRIAL VENUE
Hangar 21
BEST HISTORIC VENUE
Hotel Del Coronado
BEST ESTATE VENUE
Greystone Mansion
BEST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUE
Carmel Valley Ranch
BEST CENTRAL COAST VENUE
Greengate Ranch & Vineyard
BEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUE
Monserate Winery
BEST VENUE IN CALIFORNIA
Monserate Winery