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With the return of gorgeous weather here on America’s own Riviera, our business takes on an additional niche to weddings: that of the summer picnic. We are seeing a large increase in corporate business as the economy improves, and one of the first things to return to companies is Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on May 16th, 2012. Categories: All, Corporate Events, Event Planning Tips.
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With the economic downturn, the first thing to be cut from company budgets was that of the “company picnic“. Now known as an “employee recognition” event, the company picnic and related event are receiving a refreshing makeover and are now returning as the economy shows signs of recovery and IBIS World reports that corporate business will be the first to experience an economic recovery.
Employee recognition events are more than just providing an opportunity for employees to get to know each other outside the work setting, they are Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on May 4th, 2012. Categories: All, Corporate Events, Event Planning Tips.
Tags: company party catering, company party entertainment, company picnic ideas, company retreats, corporate business, corporate picnic ideas, santa barbara business catering, Santa Barbara Corporate Catering, santa barbara corporate party entertainment, santa barbara corporate retreat locations, team building
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Wedding Reception Planning Tips
- 1. Private clubs, restaurants or hotels, which provide complete service and facilities many times can be less expensive, and be all -inclusive, keeping things easier on the task list. Other times, they don’t allow you as much flexibility as venues that allow outside caterers. Not sure which is for you? Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on April 30th, 2012. Categories: Event Planning Tips, Wedding Events.
Tags: reception planning tips, santa barbara caterers, santa barbara reception planning, santa barbara wedding reception planning tips
When someone comes to us and asks what Santa Barbara wedding location offers a true Santa Barbara original “feel”, one of our top suggestions is the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. This location offers two distinct areas for a ceremony and reception and the Monterey architecture and courtyard makes you feel like Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on April 30th, 2012. Categories: Wedding Events.
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A growing number of destination brides and grooms show their commitment to each other and Mother Earth by opting for an eco-friendly wedding bash. For good reason: Besides supporting our planet, “green weddings can Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on April 23rd, 2012. Categories: Event Planning Tips, Wedding Events.
Tags: eco friendly weddings, environmentally friendly weddings, wedd, wedding planning advice
The fact Santa Barbara has so wedding locations that range from grandiose, to modest, to outdoorsy and so much more makes it one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the world. But what few know is that it also has Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on April 22nd, 2012. Categories: All, Wedding Events.
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Santa Barbara has so many great indoor and outdoor wedding locations from which to choose. One of our favorites is that of Elings Park, a very wedding-friendly site with beautiful wooded , shaded areas and panoramic views of Santa Barbara. Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on April 22nd, 2012. Categories: Wedding Events.
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We love working at Heartstone Ranch. Not only is it one of the best kept secrets in Santa Barbara for private estate weddings, but Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on April 17th, 2012. Categories: All, Wedding Events.
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We have seen many Santa Barbara military weddings, and our most recent one with Jessica and Mike at Lion’s Club Park yielded a plethora of inquiries from couples on military wedding etiquette. So, we thought we’d share a few nuggets of what we know about military weddings here.
A military wedding can take place anywhere in the world, thus making it one of the quintessential definitions of a destination wedding. There are so many aspects and details to a military wedding, but here are the most commonly asked bits of information for the bridal couple as well as guests attending a military wedding:
Military Wedding Locations:
Military chapels & academy grounds are generally the most common locations for military weddings and need to be reserved about one year in advance.
Otherwise, hosting a military wedding at any location that serves the bride, groom, their families and is appropriate means a military wedding can take place anywhere in the world. It’s the traditions that are brought to the location that make it a military wedding and not just the location itself. Need help finding the perfect Santa Barbara military wedding location? Just ask us!
Wedding Attire
If you are in the bridal party and are an officer or currently enlisted in the military, you would wear uniform in accordance with the seasonal regulations as well as formality of the wedding itself. White gloves are necessary for any and all sword (saber) bearers. If you are a guest at a military wedding, it is optional to wear your uniform.
Etiquette Tips
If there is to be a receiving line and if the groom is in uniform, the groom must go before the bride.
Cutting of the cake: if there is a sword/saber, this is used to cut the wedding cake (note: the saber is not supposed to be decorated)
Only the bridal couple may pass under the Arch of Swords (Saber) if they choose to do this tradition.
While a military chapel may be complimentary, it is good form to give them a donation for use of their space. Same for the chaplain, who will generally perform the ceremony at no charge- it is considered polite to give him/her an honorarium for their time and service.
By Ursula O'Neill on April 17th, 2012. Categories: All, Event Planning Tips.
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Santa Barbara has so many hidden jewel wedding locations. Apart from the gorgeous private estates, world-class luxury resorts, wineries and so many more, we wanted to throw a little love towards a niche wedding location: the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Nestled in a wooded area that provides shade in the summer and the sounds of a rushing creek almost all year-round, Read more »
By Ursula O'Neill on March 16th, 2012. Categories: Event Planning Tips, Wedding Events.
Tags: santa barbara catering, santa barbara museum of natural history, santa barbara museum weddings, santa barbara outdoor wedding location, santa barbara wedding catering, santa barbara wedding locations
