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.
Every part of this wedding involved family and the fundamental core of “home” , which was woven in every aspect of the decor and design by wedding coordinator Rani Hoover. Even the menu (arguably our favorite part of any event) was comfort food reminiscent of home-style favorites with a nod to traditional country fare and infused with a little Southern California flare.
We wish Leanne and Nick best wishes for a beautiful new life together and many more happy years in their beautiful home. It was truly a pleasure catering their wedding day.
“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 wedding experience, where one is surrounded by the very vines that provide that “river of human history” to the world who chooses to savor it. These Santa Barbara wine country vines produce wines that will be opened and savored in various locales for all sorts of reasons all over the world. So, when Tanya and Mauricio said “I do” in the middle of the essence of what makes history, it was no wonder their wedding day was an ideal event to enjoy a bit of that history-making… all while they made their own as husband and wife. We were proud to be a part of it. These newlyweds took full advantage of the epic wine country atmosphere and delicious Firestone wines and then flavored the evening with a delicious Mexican buffet to give tribute to the local rich Mexican history & heritage associated with Santa Barbara, giving their guests an experience that they would not soon forget. 
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 weddings. Karin and Brad chose a private estate -a quiet Ojai ranch – for their nuptials, and the backdrop did not disappoint. For their menu, they chose to concentrate on southwestern-inspired cuisine, which complemented the Mexican/Californian influence surrounding them, and what Mexican/California menu is complete without margaritas! 
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 wedding experience is one to remember for a lifetime. Couples come from all over the world to say “I do” with toes in the sand (or with the beach in the background at one of the many ocean-view wedding locations offered) and to dine and dance the night away as the sun sets over the water and boats sail almost on cue in the background. Elvia and Robert invited friends and family to one of our favorite Santa Barbara beach wedding locations: the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion, where they said their vows on the beach under a lovely arbor (check out the sailboat cruising behind them in the photos below) and then made their way to the ocean -view pavilion for a delicious dinner and dancing. Check out their special “guest book” – a rustic wood/art piece guests signed that they will hang in their home to enjoy for many years to come . Congratulations, Elvia and Robert! We loved being your caterer on your most special day!
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.
“Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things toward you.” – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | Stacy and Chris’ wedding was filled with happiness – and gorgeous, abundant blooms raining joy and happiness on a very special day and couple. Of course, good, plentiful food is said to create much happiness, too. Never let it not be said that food also draws all good things to you! And that’s why we do what we do.
Our wedding story today starts out with three separate stages- all setting the scene for a celebration of love and triumph that lasted three days in Santa Barbara’s beautiful wine country, the Santa Ynez Valley.
Rose and Jason had a gorgeous private estate wedding with lots of special touches. One of our favorites was that rather than a guest book, they had guests put a message in a bottle and write the year anniversary that they, the newlyweds, should open the special message. Their family-style served dinner went perfectly with the Santa Barbara summer evening and surroundings (check out the Mediterranean Potato accompaniment below) and was topped off with delicious wedding cake from Christine Dahl Pastries. 
There is something about an old-fashioned church wedding that gets us every time. Jennifer and Tyler wed at the gorgeous Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Montecito and then , after some photos at iconic locations around Santa Barbara, chose to celebrate at one of Santa Barbara’s wedding location gems: The Santa Barbara Historical Museum. The vibrant floral arrangements tempered with the calming ocean-blue table setting touches and custom taco stations for their wedding menu brought all the summer splendor of Santa Barbara to their dining experience for their guests. And we were delighted to be a part of such a lovely celebration!