Just a few more images of beautiful linens from La Tavola’s new line and gorgeous flowers designed by Michael Mantalos of LouLoudi Design.

Floral Design: LouLoudi Design

Location: LaTavola

“To feel the love of people whom we love

is a fire that feeds our life.”

-Pablo Neruda

Photo: Elizabeth Messina

 

This new linen by La Tavola from the Milano Collection for 2013 is called “Locked” and is shown below in Papaya.  The next photo shows the full palate of fabulous hues just released for this year.

Specialty Linen: La Tavola Fine Linens

Photo (table): Megan Clouse Photography

Brittany & Chris

Glen Annie Golf Club

Photography: Kristen Grinnell Photography

Location Spotlight: The Villa at Sunstone Winery

by: Felici Events

We blogged about the beautiful French-countryside style Sunstone Winery a while back. Recently, the winery opened up the adjacent Villa for events.  Fred and Linda Rice designed and built a house from which to watch the four seasons that will become even more beautiful with age, a living piece of history.

The Villa has five suites, each with private entrances and a view of the Santa Ynez mountains and Sunstone vineyards. A bit of moss is beginning to grow on the stone at the foot of the front door. Nature is putting its own mark on the Villa, as was intended.

Reclaimed materials, such as French limestone, hand-formed roof tiles, a fireplace from the Bordeaux region of France, enormous hand-hewn pine beams from Queen Victoria’s lavender factory, a prison cell door from Normandy constructed during Napoleon’s reign, and a thousand-year old limestone kitchen sink were all incorporated into their dream building. Walking through the Villa is an opportunity to see and touch pieces of history.

Available to rent partially or in its entirety, the Villa is a stunning location to stay the week-end while enjoying a week-end of events.

This is a Ceremony and Reception or Reception Only Venue

For more information on pricing and availability contact:

Annamarie Kostura at (800) 313-9463 ext. 244

events@sunstonewinery.com

Pricing: $$$$$

Site fee: Winery $20,000 for wedding and 2 night stay

Capacity: 250

Areas: courtyard, back lawn and back patio, vineyard

Restrooms: Additional restroom must be ordered for more than 80 guests

Bridal Dressing Room: yes

Requirements: must have certified planner.  Contract must be singed to book a date, and 50% deposit

Time Allotments: events can start at any time, and music must end by 10:30 p.m.

Catering: full kitchen available for an intimate soiree, rental kitchen must be brought in for more guests.

Parking: Guests must be shuttled in.  Parking for bridal party and house guests only

Music: Amplified music outside off at: 10:30PM

Alcohol Policy: Sunstone wine (20% discount), beer, champagne and hard alcohol allowed.

What is Provided: All needs to be bought in.

Decoration: no decoration can be nailed, stapled, or leaning on walls of the house. Nothing permanent

Insurance: $1,000,000.00 event insurance required.

Cancellation Policy: Deposit are nonrefundable

Address:

125 Refugio Road

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Phone: 805-688-9463

Email: events@sunstonewinery.com.

Website: www.sunstonewinery.com/index.php/experience-villa/thevilla/

We recently spotted these handcrafted driftwood hearts on Etsy by Madera del Mar! Made in Santa Barbara from local driftwood of course they seemed the perfect accessory for any beach-y Santa Barbara summer wedding! If your not a fan of hearts they offer an assortment of other shapes and sizes too–they will even do custom orders.

It might be a bit early in the season for dahlias, but I couldn’t resist sharing this gorgeous bouquet, bursting with all the warmth of a summer’s day.  Succulents and dahlias are always the perfect pair for a Santa Barbara summertime wedding.

Photo: VINSON Photography

Flowers: Sadna’s Floral Studio

Rick & Mallory

Private Residence, Ojai

Photography: Vita-Bella Photography

 

Location Spotlight: Cielito Restaurant

by: Felici Events

 

Experience “a little bit of heaven” in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Cielito, derives from the Spanish word “cielo” which means sky or heaven.  Cielito, the diminutive, is a term of endearment comparable to sweetheart or honey.

This upscale Mexican restaurant, located in La Arcada Mall, offers a dynamic and grand space for private events ranging from a small intimate gathering of 8 to an entire buy-out for 200.  It allows for a special event space that can fit around your needs for your next reception, rehearsal dinner, engagement party or gathering.

The menu features freshly made “antojitos” (small cravings) which reflect Santa Barbara’s local ingredients and seasonal produce. Cielito also offers a mouthwatering Tequila bar with enticing libations and innovative cocktails as well as a wide selection of Tequilas and Mescals.  In addition to an extensive list of artisanal tequilas and mezcals, the majestic antique bar also offers a dynamic wine list with choices form the central Coast and around the world, carefully selected to pair perfectly with the cuisine.

Chef Ramon Velazquez showcases his passion for classical Mexican and Latin American cuisine using the highest quality, seasonal ingredients from the land and sea. whether on the sun drenched patio, or in the sophisticated, vibrant dining room, the food at Cielito restaurant shines.

This is a Reception Only Venue

For more information on pricing and availability contact:

NAME: Sabrina Mulack

EMAIL: sabrinam@cielitorestaurant.com

PHONE: 805.225.4488

Pricing: $$$ (per person menu / food and beverage + site fee)

Site fee:

-Cielito room starting at $2,500

-1/2 covered Patio starting at $2,500

-Private Patio starting at $5,000

-2nd floor starting at $6,000

-Full patio starting at $7,000

Capacity:

-Cielito room: tables seat 14-24, 34 guests standing, 45 guests total

-1/2 covered Patio: parties up to 20

-Private Patio: Parties up to 50

-2nd floor: parties up to 80

-Full patio: parties up to 100

Areas:

-Cielito Outdoor Patio: Outdoor Private Patio: Located in front of the restaurant and open to the sky, the Cielito patio is able to be completely enclosed from all sides for privacy. Guest capacity: Space on the patio may be reserved for up to 50 guests.

-Cielito Room: The Cielito room is our largest and most versatile indoor space and features a beautiful fireplace lounge with an adjacent dining area. This room can accommodate up to 25 guests seated or up to 35 guests standing. Guest Capacity: Space in the Cielito Room may be reserved for up to 35 guests.

Requirements:

Deposit and signed agreement.

If they party would like to exclusively reserve the area on a friday or saturday for the entirety of the evening there is a food and beverage minimum for each space– this does not include tax or our 20% service charge.  this minimum is a dollar amount that must be reached in the consumption of food and beverage.  If the party does not meet the minimum by the end of the evening the remainder will be charges as a room/space rental fee.

Time Allotments:

The restaurant is opened for lunch and dinner.

Menu: Lunch- starts at $22 per person, Happy Hour starts at $300 per group, and dinner starts at $50 per person.  Wine pairings and specialty cocktails also available.

6 types of menus: gold dinner menu, gold lunch menu, silver lunch menu, platinum lunch menu, stardust dinner menu, and platinum dinner menu.

Cake policy: charge a $6.00 per person cake cutting fee. this includes our pastry chef cutting and plating your cake for you.  If you order a cake from Jeannine’s, located next door, the cake cutting fee will be waived. They can pick it up for you at the downtown location and deliver it to your table with proper communication.

Parking:

Street parking and a city parking lot is located behind the restaurant.

Alcohol Policy:

-Corkage policy: our corkage fee is $25 per bottle. we do not allow more than 2 bottles per table. For parties of eight or more we do not allow corkage.

What is Provided:

Tables

Chairs

Decor

China, glass, silver

Cancellation Policy:

we require a credit card on file to hold your reservation. a $500.00 cancellation fee will be applied to this credit card if you cancel within five days of your reservation.

Location Address: 1114 State St. Santa Barbara, Ca 93101

Phone: (805) 979-1242

Email:   events@cielitorestaurant.com

Website: http://cielitorestaurant.com/

 

 

Luscious, romantic blooms with the perfect hint of contemporary style, by Louloudi Design
from a gorgeous Four Seasons Coral Casino Wedding.

Floral Design: Louloudi Design

Photos by Mi Belle   via Four Seasons Magazine