Stop. Before we talk about the magic of the vineyards at Golden Hour in Santa Barbara’s wine country, will you look at Bride Kailin’s wedding dress? If it were us, we would probably be twirling in it all night. It was truly made with magic- and perhaps even some fairy dust – as she (and her groom Phillip) seemed to just float all evening. This wedding is scheduled to be featured on a national wedding blog publication soon, so check back soon for the link, where you will be able to see even more photos and detail.
For now, the imagery of nuptials in front of age-old oak trees with the Firestone vineyards whispering in the background, impeccable special touches and thoughts to detail throughout, including a romantic vintage car getaway – and all of this basking in the light of Golden Hour – should be enough to inspire you.
America’s Riviera wouldn’t be known as such if it wasn’t situated on a gorgeous coastline with dreamy views of the Channel and its signature islands. No wonder so many couples inquire about their dream beach wedding in Santa Barbara! There are very few places where you can get married right on the sand and then immediately enjoy dinner and dancing with ocean views within steps of where you married. We love weddings at the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion for this very reason and it is an ideal Santa Barbara beach wedding locale.
An unincorporated suburb of Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch is a very upscale residential area boasting gorgeous estates, equestrian trails and views of the Santa Barbara mountains (and for lucky residents whose properties back up to the ocean cliffs, our gorgeous coastline). Its signature entry includes a palm-tree lined drive that tells you that you have arrived in Hope Ranch. Celebrities from Fess Parker, Snoop Dogg to political figures such as H.R. Haldeman have lived in or have homes in Hope Ranch.
For those looking for a Santa Barbara ocean-view wedding, you don’t have to book a luxury resort or hotel. The Sandpiper Golf Course is one of the long-standing hidden gem ocean-view wedding locations in Santa Barbara. With panoramic ocean and sweeping coastline views, it is set just a few miles north of Santa Barbara near The Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and offers more of a quiet niche location from the downtown “hub” to enjoy relaxing and celebrating with friends and family. 
Home is said to be the dearest spot on earth. It is where life happens. It is a shelter, a grounding place to recoup and recover from the world, and a gathering place where those whose hearts we hold dearest come together. It is where all the juicy goodness that makes up life happens. So choosing to say one’s vows at home makes incredible sense. And when the home is as beautiful as Leanne and Nick’s , it was the perfect setting for a heart-felt, gorgeous day of special touches and celebration.
“To take wine into our mouths is to savor a droplet of the river of human history,” said the New York Times in 1967. So it stands to reason that as timeless as wine is, so is the winery 
Celebrities have been quietly escaping to the mountains of Ojai for many years. With its secluded boutique inns, a world-class resort, shops, dining, a slowed-down pace, and all the quiet necessary to recover from the world’s noise, no wonder it is such a popular destination for 
Choosing a caterer is perhaps the most important element of planning an event (after you’ve selected your venue), but can be a bit overwhelming. And if you’re planning an event in a world-renowned special event dream location like Santa Barbara, there are many choices. We’ve found that carefully guiding clients through the process of good questions to ask helps make the planning process much smoother and even enjoyable.
A Santa Barbara beach 
Nature showcases Santa Barbara’s wine country at its finest in the late afternoon hour to dusk. Everything is bathed in a golden hue. The typical afternoon valley wind calms down just in time for couples saying, “I do”, and a gentle breeze starts flowing. The age-old oaks look down on lovers making their lifetime promise, while family and friends surround them for an evening of celebration under the stars with incredible food and wine.