i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling) ————————————————i fear no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true) and it’s you are whatever a moon [...]

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 [...]

Melanie & Samuel Canary Hotel Event Planner: Joy de Vivre Photography: Vita-Bella Photography Floral Design: Nico Designs Officiant: Rich Tobin Lighting Design: LBPS Events

Piatti Ristorante & Bar, Montecito By: Zohe Felici, Felici Events Tucked in the heart of Montecito’s charming upper village, Piatti Ristorante is a gathering place both inviting and versatile for any celebration, including weddings, bridal showers and engagement parties.  There are three dynamic dining areas each conducive for hosting a unique affair from an intimate rehearsal [...]

Santa Barbara is known for its rich Spanish culture–beautiful details such as red tile roofs, whitewashed stucco and hand-painted tiles decorate this special city. We at Lilly & Louise created this Spanish Tile wedding invitation to reflect such lovely details. This invitation is simple, bold and stylish…and therefore, perfectly Santa Barbara. The tile speaks for [...]

Photos and story by Janey of Mary Jane Photography There is nothing sweeter than high school sweethearts tying the knot!  These two love-birds were such a dream to photograph – I said “Jump!” and they said “How high?”  I nodded and smiled towards the cold ocean water and as they laid down in it, I swear I [...]

Bohemian Chic Inspiration To say that this is simply an inspiration shoot isn’t completely true.  The lovely bride Kelly, is actually Photographer, Melissa Musgrove’s niece posing in her real wedding dress just prior to her Santa Barbara wedding last month. We love this sweet, family affair photo shoot and all of the beautiful boho-chic details. [...]

Kelly & Joe Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Photography: Kristen Beinke Photography Dessert Buffet: Enjoy Cupcakes As we promised today is Part II from Kelly and Joe’s DIY wedding that was too great to fit into one post.  Every bit of this sweet couple’s day seems to make me smile, from the uber-chic guests and their pup [...]

Kelly & Joe Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Photography: Kristen Beinke Photography Dessert Buffet: Enjoy Cupcakes Thank you to Photographer, Kristen Beinke and of course Kelly and Joe for allowing us to share their absolutely adorable wedding album with you.  This beautiful and stylish couple recently celebrated their wedding at the rustic, Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse property, surrounded [...]

Fabulous Summertime Fare from Pure Joy Catering Watermelon is truly a gift of Summer.  Who doesn’t have fond childhood memories of seaside picnics, bountiful platters of watermelon wedges? There is something so pleasurable about joyfully devouring it’s icy cold flesh, as the sweet juices coat your cheeks and drip down your chin.   Summer just [...]