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Location Spotlight: Fess Parker Winery By: Felici Events Driving north along the pastoral Foxen Canyon Wine Trail feels like traveling back to California’s early days. Rolling hills frame vast meadows, deer and wildlife roam free, and pristine landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see. Completed in 1994, the winery and tasting room are [...]

Location Spotlight: Circle Bar B By: Felici Events   If Western is your name, then Circle Bar B is your game!  This horse ranch, situated between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, offers a unique and serene setting ideal for hosting gatherings. The lobby takes you to a Western and cozy time with a larger than [...]

Location Spotlight: Petros By Felici Events Across the street from the iconic Arlington Theatre, in downtown Santa Barbara, stands one of my favourite restaurants in town, Petros. Now it’s not the Greek namesake (my name in Greek translates to eternal life) that makes it a soft spot in my belly.  It is a combination of ambiance, [...]

Location Spotlight: Apple Creek Ranch By Felici Events   Apple Creek Ranch is a spectacular 45 acre hacienda-style estate nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s wine country. Whether you are wanting an intimate garden wedding, or a larger ranch style wedding, Apple Creek Ranch, is a dynamic location! The wedding venue’s dramatic backdrop creates a [...]

Vember & David Private Estate, Santa Barbara Photography: VINSON Photography

Lynette La Mere of Pure Joy Catering is always ready with some helpful planning ideas for just about any special occasion. Always generous with her talents and her recipes–be sure to check out the Pure Joy blog for more delectable and decadent, DIY treats for Super Bowl 2013! Here are just a couple of the [...]

Stacy & Scott Ceremony: Santa Barbara Courthouse – Mural Room Reception: The Wine Cask Restaurant Photography: Vita-Bella Photography

2012 Locations Recap (& why we love them) By: Felici Events   Here is a year in review of the locations we’ve shared with you in the last year, and why it gets a Felici-Fied stamp of approval. Arts and Letter’s Cafe -  Outdoors, downtown, romantic and charming. (reception only) Bacara Resort & Spa - Gaviota Coast, dynamic, stunning [...]

Stephanie & Dave Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Photography: Cara Robbins / (Instagrams contributed by friends of Bride and Groom) Floral Design: Ella & Louie Wine: Municipal Winemakers (Dave is the Wine Maker!) Dave and Stephanie were married under the oaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. An artist and a winemaker with [...]