California Wedding Day's Best of 2025 Awards Gala

California Wedding Day invites you to join us for a celebration honoring the most innovative and talented in the wedding industry for the Best of 2025 Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 440 Elm in Long Beach, California.

The finalists were voted on by readers, followers, and peers in our open online voting earlier this year.

On May 13th, the winners will be revealed at our annual awards gala at 440 Elm in Long Beach. We look forward to gathering while celebrating the best of the best!

440 ELM

440 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

4:30 PM -- VIP HOUR BEGINS

Exclusive entrance hour for VIP ticket holders starting at 4:30PM. Enjoy extra time to mingle with your fellow colleagues, enjoy refreshments and hors d'ouerves, partake in VIP enhancements, and enjoy experiential opportunities before the awards begin.

5:30 PM -- GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS BEGINS

6:30 PM -- AWARDS CEREMONY

AFTERPARTY BEGINS FOLLOWING THE AWARDS

Continue the night with live music, dancing, & celebration!

Theme: SKY IS THE LIMIT!

Formal Attire: Sky hues, silver accents, modern silhouettes, edgy details

VIP Single Ticket Admission | Includes VIP Hour early access starting at 4:30 PM and reserved seating in exclusive VIP section near the stage.

VIP Cocktail Table (Table for 4 / Includes 4 VIP Tickets) (ONLY 6 AVAILABLE) | Includes VIP hour early access starting at 4:30 PM, enjoy a reserved table that seats four VIP attendees and includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy during the awards. You will be highlighted and thanked on stage for your purchase of your VIP table, and your business logo will be displayed on your table.

VIP Round Table (Table for 10 / Includes 10 VIP Tickets) (ONLY 6 AVAILABLE) - Includes VIP hour early access starting at 4:30 PM, enjoy a reserved table that seats 10 VIP attendees and includes light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to enjoy during the awards. You will be highlighted and thanked on stage for your purchase of your VIP table, and your business logo will be displayed on your table.

General Admission - Doors open at 5:30 PM. No reserved seating. Enjoy refreshments and late night bites at the afterparty. Early Bird Pricing for ONE week only, ending 3/25!

• Please present your Eventbrite ticket and QR code upon arrival to the event!
• This event historically sells out quickly. You are encouraged to reserve your ticket due to the limited capacity.
• EARLY BIRD PRRICING ENDS ON MARCH 25TH AT MIDNIGHT.

More info to come!

THE QUEEN MARY - Long Beach, CA

Hotel Reservation Link

MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN - Long Beach, CA

Make Reservations Until 4/14/2025

Hotel Reservation Link or 1-888-236-2427

COURTYARD LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN - Long Beach, CA

Make Reservations Until 4/14/2025

Hotel Reservation Link

Be sure to use our hashtag #CWDBestOf and tag @californiaweddingday on Instagram and Facebook before, during, and after the party!

See the full list of FINALISTS here!

For more details on the event, contact: hello@irondiamondmedia.com

440 Elm

Bite Catering Couture

Jamison and Tania Events

Michelle Garibay Events

A Rental Connection

Aly Rose Beauty

Ancient Peaks Wine with SMR Events

Bandero Tequila by ROKiT

Ben Hoyt Violin

CASS Winery

Dreamwood Films

ElectriCirque Entertainment

Just Baked A Dessert Boutique

Kate Flowers LA

Marriott Long Beach Downtown

MDL Events

Miguel Garcia Studios

Nalu the Piano Man

Page Beauty

PhotoBohemia

Premiere Party Rents

Sheff Production Photography & Videography

The Courtyard Long Beach Downtown

The Queen Mary

The Sweet Shoppe

Twins & Violins - Cal & Daniel Morris

Van Gundy Diamonds

Viva Band by Blitz Nation

Vogue Candles

Vox DJs

Waveform Events Entertainment & Lighting

Weddings Royale

Zaffre Fine Linens

Host or Publisher California Wedding Day