CALIFORNIA WEDDING DAY – BEST OF 2020: MALIBU/VENTURA

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The Ultimate Guide to California’s Top Wedding Vendors

Find your dream wedding vendor from this discerning list of creatives that are sure to transform dreams into a reality. Featuring the top vendors from Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Malibu, Ventura and San Luis Obispo, as voted upon by California brides, vendors and our staff. And the winners are..

Best Overall Vendor
Cielo Farms Malibu
woodstockmalibu.com
This picturesque venue, anchored by a rustic Tuscan-style farmhouse, is set among olive orchards and romantic vineyards, with sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
FINALISTS: Bella Vita EventsJenny QuicksallParty Pleasers

Best Event Designer
Bella Vita Events
bellavitaevents.com
No vision is too elaborate for this team of planners and event designers, whether it’s adorning a massive oak tree with twinkle lights or conjuring an evening of old Hollywood glam.
FINALISTS: LB Event Planning and DesignStar Hansen EventsWheat and Honey Events


Best Event Designer: Bella Vita Events (Aubree Lynn Photo)


Best Wedding Planner
Wheat and Honey Events
wheatandhoneyevents.com
This mother-daughter duo offers full-service planning, helping couples to find the right vendors and create perfect timelines, as well as day-of coordination to ensure the big day is seamlessly orchestrated.
FINALISTS: Jane Alexandra EventsOne Sweet Day Weddings & EventsTo Be Loved Events


Best Florist
XO Bloom
xobloom.com
As the official florist for the Westlake Village Four Seasons, this floral company comes with years of experience, specializing in cohesive floral visions that blend every aspect of a couple’s big day.
FINALISTS: Belle of the Ball DesignsUnique Floral DesignsVibe Florals


Best Florist: XO Bloom (Max Tepper Photography)


Best Photographer
Jenny Quicksall
jennyquicksall.com
Quicksall’s warmth and passion shine through in every photo, infusing joy into softly lit outdoor photos and lush floral shots.
FINALISTS: Lucas Rossi PhotographyRebecca Theresa PhotographyWild Whim Design + Photography

Best Photographer: Jenny Quicksall 

Best Videographer
Press Films & Media
pressfilmsandmedia.com
Offering a wide range of customizable packages to suit any budget, owner Candis Press has a fun-loving personality that puts couples at ease, allowing her to capture moments of authenticity throughout a wedding day.
FINALISTS: Jeremy Foster FilmsLucas Rossi PhotographyLuvet.Life


Best Outdoor Venue
Cielo Farms Malibu
woodstockmalibu.com
This picturesque venue, anchored by a rustic Tuscan-style farmhouse, is set among olive orchards and romantic vineyards, with sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
FINALISTS: Hummingbird Nest RanchQuail RanchWestlake Village Inn


Best Indoor Venue
The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn
ojaivalleyinn.com
With its completely sustainable menu, surrounding gardens and olive trees, and impressive talent roster, including James Beard Award–winning culinary ambassador Nancy Silverton, this venue is a foodie couple’s dream.
FINALISTS: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake VillageSherwood Country ClubWestlake Village Inn


Best Hotel/Resort
Westlake Village Inn
westlakevillageinn.com
This resort boasts three ceremony venues, including the Tuscan Garden. Guests enter this enchanted garden through a floral arbor tunnel, arriving at a setting straight out of a fairy tale.
FINALISTS: Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach ResortFour Seasons Hotel Westlake VillageOjai Valley Inn


Best Catering
Très L.A. Catering
tresla.com
Owner Alan Dunn has meticulously restored The Carondolet House and Ebell Long Beach as gorgeous historic venues, while also offering a tight-knit dedicated catering team.
FINALISTS: Command Performance CateringDJ’s California CateringSeasons Catering


Best DJ
Bouquet Sound
bouquetsound.com
The expert DJs on Bouquet’s roster use the highest-quality equipment and bring an element of high-energy fun to ensure every note is memorable.
FINALISTS: DJ Krieger/Krieger EntertainmentGTZ EntertainmentVox DJs


Best Cakes and Desserts
Frost It Cakery
frostitcakery.com
This bakery uses local ingredients to create delectable custom cakes and desserts from scratch. Both its cakes and its dessert bars present showstopping designs and details.
FINALISTS: Bella Donna Special EventsSugar Lab Bake ShopSweet Art Bake Shop

Best Hair and Makeup
Cheek to Cheek Artistry
bookcheektocheek.com
From flawlessly styled loose curls and modern updos to airbrushed makeup, these artists make brides feel picture-perfect as they walk down the aisle.
FINALISTS: Blush + Bridal Hair and Makeup TeamBlushing Beauty Makeup + HairFairytale Hair and Makeup

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