Kim & Ari Four Seasons Biltmore Resort Photography and Story by: Kristen Grinnell When I met Kim and Ari for their engagement sesssion, we talked all about the details and plans of their wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort. To be honest, I couldn’t wait to see Kim in her Monique Lhullier dress and [...]

Heather & Ryan Photos and Story by Kristen Grinnell, Kristen Grinnell Photography Heather and Ryan planned their Santa Barbara wedding from out of town. So, when we met up for their engagement shoot in Carpinteria, they were so excited to get married.  It shows in their adorable photos from our session, and of course Heather’s [...]

Mariana & Charlie Photography and Story by Kristen Grinnell Make-up by LunaBella Make-up Art Mariana is a bride after my camera-candy heart!!  For their engagement session, she & her husband-to-be, Charlie, went all out! They rented a beach surrey, brought along their favorite Anthropologie fabric initials (love!), splurged on new outfits for everyone and had [...]

Carrie & Todd Firestone Vineyard Event Planner: Cori Lassahn, Avante Events Photography: Kristen Grinnell Photography Catering: Pure Joy Catering Ceremony Music: Anthony Ybarra Reception Music: Gavin Roy, Santa Barbara DJ’s About their day by photographer, Kristen Grinnell: Although they had been together for 10 years, Carrie and Todd were equally giddy, like school children the [...]

April & Brandan Photographer: Kristen Grinnell Photography Venue: Bodee’s in Ojai Flowers: Yamaguchi Nursery Hair and Make-up: Luna Bella Make-Up Art Dress: Casablanca DJ: Coastal Entertainment

Photos by Kristen Grinnell Photography From Kristen: They met playing softball, so we shot part of their engagement session at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara.  Kim and Ari are so fun and energetic and SO in love. Their chemistry is really honest and they are super excited for their July wedding at the Four Seasons [...]

Megan & Nevin Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Photographer: Kristen Grinnell Floral Design: Florette Designs Caterer: Lorraine Lim Catering About their day: We chose to have an intimate weekend celebration that was a destination for nearly all 50 guests in attendance. We hosted a wine tasting on Thursday, the wedding was on Friday, and we had [...]

A Santa Barbara Love Story: Brittany & Chris Photography by Kristen Grinnell Photography Their Story: We met at work 5 years ago this May.  The day after Chris’s birthday, October 17th, he took me to Big Sur for the weekend.  It was a beautiful Saturday: sunny, blue skies, 70 degrees – perfect.  We spent the [...]