STATEWIDE | Meet the Finalists | California Wedding Day Best of 2026

Meet the Best of California Wedding Day 2026 finalists STATEWIDE
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And the finalists are...

 

BEST BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
Jay Kay Braids & Bridal
Julie Harris Designs
Untamed Petals

BEST DRESS DESIGNER (LOCAL)
Cinq
Katherine Tash
Mareh Couture

BEST MENSWEAR
Endeavored Threads
Friar Tux
The Black Tux
The Grotto

BEST CUSTOM GROOM ATTIRE
B.Spoke
Endeavored Threads
The Grotto

BEST JEWELER
B. Anthony & Company Jewelers
Marrow Fine Jewelry
Yuri Ogawa Jewels

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
EverAfter Bouquet
Vows & Speeches

BEST FULL-SERVICE BEAUTY TEAM (BOTH HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES)
Aly Rose Beauty
Page Beauty
Tami Bernard

BEST TRANSPORTATION
Elegant Image
Magic Carpet Shuttle
SLO Safe Ride

BEST CONTENT CREATOR
Heart Crafted Social
San Diego Content Creator
Social Vow
Vivian Hana Socials

BEST ENTERTAINMENT (NON-MUSICAL)
Cristina Tudor
ElectriCirque
Ruby Lemon

BEST DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER
Chris J. Evans
Jessica Mangia Photography
Marlies Hartmann

BEST WEDDING DAY PHOTOGRAPHER
Kate Noelle
Lucas Rossi
Wyld Honey Photography

BEST CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS (NON-FLORAL)
Backup Backdrops
Draping by Kim
Luna Design Studios

BEST INSTALLATION FLORIST
Butterfly Floral & Event Design
Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design
Flowers by Edgar
Unique Floral Designs

BEST WEDDING PLANNING AND DESIGN
Alison Rose Events
Emily Coyne Events
Tyler Speier Events

BEST NEW WEDDING BUSINESS (2 YEARS OF BUSINESS OR LESS)
After All Social
Eagle Oak Ranch
Larue Luxe Events
Sol Soiree

BEST RESORT VENUE
Montage Laguna Beach
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Rosewood Miramar Beach

BEST BALLROOM VENUE
Hotel Del Coronado
Monserate Winery
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

BEST VINEYARD VENUE
CASS Winery
Monserate Winery
Sunstone Villa

BEST OCEANVIEW VENUE
Scripps Seaside
Sea Lodge Ranch
Terranea Resort

BEST INDUSTRIAL VENUE
Fete the Venue
Hangar 21
The Penny

BEST HISTORIC VENUE
440 Elm
Hotel Del Coronado
Santa Barbara Historical Museum

BEST ESTATE VENUE
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Greystone Mansion
Stonepine Estate

BEST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUE
Carmel Valley Ranch
Dawn Ranch
Nestldown

BEST CENTRAL COAST VENUE
Greengate Ranch & Vineyard
La Lomita Ranch
Tar Creek Ranch

BEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUE
Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Monserate Winery

BEST VENUE IN CALIFORNIA
Monserate Winery
Rancho Las Lomas
Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Stanly Ranch