Photo Courtesy of Lincourt Winery
Part of the Foley Family Wine Group, including the world famous Firestone Winery, stands a charming hidden gem of a wedding location on the winding country road of Alamo Pintado in the heart of Santa Barbara’s wine country, the Santa Ynez Valley: Lincourt Winery.
We are lucky enough to work at all of Santa Barbara’s leading wedding locations and each holds a special place in our heart. Many have heard of all the big name locations and wineries, but few know Read more »
By admin on January 24th, 2012. Categories: Event Planning Tips, Wedding Events.
Tags: lincourt winery, lincourt winery wedding, lincourt winery wedding catering, santa barbara wine country weddings, santa ynez wedding locations, winery catering, winery weddings
What does a 2012 Santa Barbara wedding offer that only a few select destination wedding cities world-wide can offer? Almost all the elements of the number one 2012 wedding trend: Read more »
By Kerry on December 21st, 2011. Categories: All, Event Planning Tips, Wedding Events.
Tags: 2012 wedding trends, santa barbara beach weddings, santa barbara catering, santa barbara private estate weddings, santa barbara ranch weddings, santa barbara wedding designer, santa barbara wedding florist, santa barbara wedding locations, santa barbara wedding planning, santa barbara wedding trends, santa barbara winery weddings, wedding cake alternatives
It’s that time of year! And yes , there is still time to plan your holiday party! Here are our top four tips to helping you maintain a memorable but budget-friendly party. Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on November 23rd, 2011. Categories: All, Corporate Events, Event Planning Tips, Social Events.
Tags: santa barbara christmas catering, santa barbara christmas party, santa barbara holiday entertainment, santa barbara holiday party catering, santa barbara holiday party locations, santa barbara party planning
Being in the catering industry, we are frequently asked our cooking and kitchen advice. Every year at this time, questions turn to how to solve certain common mishaps in the Thanksgiving kitchen as folks who normally do not cook this extensively throughout the year, endeavor to do so with gusto one solitary day when so much is resting on the success of the meal. Catering Connection Owner/Founder Ursula O’Neill and her lead Chef Mark teamed up to provide the top 5 questions (or dilemmas) they are asked about each year. Here are their suggestions: Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on November 21st, 2011. Categories: All, Event Planning Tips, Social Events.
Tags: cooking tips, entertaining guests, santa barbara thanksgiving, thanksgiving disaters prevented, thanksgiving entertaining
When someone asks us “What is a great quintessential Santa Barbara location that really showcases the flavor of Santa Barbara?” It is almost always certain that we will recommend The Santa Barbara Historical Museum as one of the loveliest settings here. The layout allows for different set up options and the flavor is Spanish courtyard and at night, with the right lighting and soft glow of candles, it is simply magical. Best of all, Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on November 20th, 2011. Categories: All, Wedding Events.
Tags: Bella Vista Designs, Gavin Roy, Juniper Floral, Santa Barbara Historical Museum weddings, santa barbara wedding caterers, santa barbara wedding catering, santa barbara wedding locations, SBDJ's; Santa Barbara DJs, wedding DJs
Just as every couple is unique, so is every wedding location. One of the things we love most about working the same locations in Santa Barbara is that every wedding done is differently at that location. This bride and groom really had some fun Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on November 15th, 2011. Categories: All, Wedding Events.
Tags: bella vista lighting, elings park weddings, linda blue photography, Music by Bonnie, santa barbara park wedding locations, santa barbara wedding locations
With holiday parties and New Year’s Eve flirting with us from around the corner – and even prime fundraiser season coming up in the new year, now is a great time to think of some refreshing party ideas. Create an experience for your guests- Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on October 27th, 2011. Categories: All, Corporate Events, Event Planning Tips, Fundraising Events, Social Events.
Tags: fundraising event ideas, fundraising event locations, holiday masquerade ball party, masquerade ball, masquerade ball fundraising ideas, new year's eve masquerade party ideas, party theme ideas, santa barbara fundraising ideas, santa barbara holiday party ideas
One of the fantastic benefits of being in the catering industry is solving challenges. I don’t believe that there is anything that should create friction and ultimately be a lose-lose for all parties involved. I think , just like any great relationship or marriage, the secret of success is in Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on October 24th, 2011. Categories: All, Corporate Events, Event Planning Tips, Social Events, Wedding Events.
Tags: santa barbara vegan caterers, santa barbara vegan menu, vegan catering, vegan catering santa barbara, vegan wedding menus
With the holidays right around the corner, we welcome another type of busy season: the holiday party rush. From Thanksgiving all the way through New Years, we will be catering to corporate and private parties and celebrations all over Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. With cautious optimism Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on October 20th, 2011. Categories: All, Corporate Events, Event Planning Tips, Social Events.
Tags: company party etiquette, holiday party planning, santa barbara catering, santa barbara company party, santa barbara company party locations, santa barbara holiday party catering
Today’s rehearsal dinner is experiencing a refreshing makeover. And it’s time. The evolution of weddings and the way guests are coming together almost mandates that other wedding related events such as the Rehearsal Dinner evolve right along with it. So what’s going on? For one, Read more »
By admin on October 12th, 2011. Categories: All, Event Planning Tips, Social Events, Wedding Events.
Tags: rehearsal menu ideas, santa barbara, santa barbara caterers, santa barbara rehearsal dinner caterers, santa barbara rehearsal dinner catering, santa barbara rehearsal dinners
