On this Santa Barbara-centric blog, we just love to share great Moroccan inspired event ideas.  You may remember another great invitation that we shared featuring a different Moroccan style design from Zenadia Design’s Ready Made Collection. When we recently saw this fabulous custom-designed invitation suite by Zenadia Design, we thought it would be just perfect [...]

Photography: Melissa Musgrove Floral, Event Design/Styling : Mindy Rice Wedding Cake: Montecito Confections Lighting/Fabric: Ambient Event Design Invitation/Menus/Place cards: Lazaro Press & Design Specialty Linens: La Tavola Linen This drool-worthy event design was created for a large showcase event at the Santa Barbara Polo Club produced by Colette Lopez of La Fete Weddings. I just love [...]

Holiday Inspired Menus: Create great gatherings that get everyone involved in the fun! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ By: Gabrielle Moes, Executive Chef/Owner, Seasons Catering Photos: Elizabeth Messina During the holiday season when family and friends gather together, wouldn’t it be great to create a routine where we all benefited from less work and more time to relax and enjoy our [...]

Villa Verano By Zohe Felici, Felici Events The stunning Villa Verano is situated atop Foothill Road offering incredible views of the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands from almost every room in the house. This Mediterranean Villa offers copious features and provides various settings for any wedding, family gathering or weekend of [...]

Sweet Treats! By Sonia Hopkins, XOXO Bride I have a new found love…CANDY! And not just any candy, but the vintage kind. Yes, I said it… vintage candy! Kingston Candy Co., recently opended another shop in Santa Barbara, and it brings a whole new meaning to “kid in a candy store”. This unique shop carries [...]

Liz & Neko Montecito Country Club Event Planner: Donna Romani Events Photography: Attasalina Photography Hair and Makeup: LunaBella Make-up Art Lighting: Ambient Event Design

Melanie & Justin Summerland Beach Photography by Baron Spafford Officiant: Rich Tobin There is something so incredibly romantic about the idea of running off with the love of your life and getting married on a beautiful, private beach. One amazing moment, simply about celebrating your love and committing your lives to one another . . [...]

This beautiful rehearsal dinner by La Fete Weddings is filled with phenomenal Fall inspiration and the most elegant and effortless Santa Barbara Style! Event Planners: Colette Lopez, La Fete Weddings Floral Design: Cody Floral Design Venue: San Ysidro Ranch Place card/Menus: Lazaro Press Photos: Amy and Stuart Photography

Courtney & Jason Montecito Country Club Event Planner: XOXO Bride Photographer: Willa Kveta Hair and Make-up: TEAM Hair and Makeup Service

The Bates Ranch House By Zohe Felici, Felici Events The Bates Ranch House is perched atop a hill harboring panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean’s Rincon Point, an iconic surf spot in Santa Barbara County. This venue’s multifaceted features provides various settings for your wedding or weekend of events. This [...]