Condor Ridge Ranch By: Felici Events Condor Ridge Ranch is a unique  ranch chic wedding location perched on the Gaviota Coast with beautiful views of the Pacific Coastline and foothills. This outlandish venue sits in the middle of an organic suptropical tree fruit farm. This outdoor wedding location can easily host your ceremony and reception for up [...]

On Thursday La Tavola Linen hosted a reception and open house for the official release of their new collection for 2011.   It was top secret business until they opened the door at 11 am on Thursday for their clients and local event professionals.  I stopped by the day before when I was checking on [...]

Today instead of posting our usual wedding album, I would like to share a big, joyful, congratulations to Kristen Beinke on her wedding day!  That’s right, more than one very special wedding is taking place today. Kristen Beinke is a wedding and lifestyle photographer who has captured hundreds of weddings and special moments for her [...]

Rincon Beach Club By: Zohe Felici, Felici Events Photos by Josh Gruetzmacher Rincon Beach Club is situated in a shopping plaza amidst restaurants and surf shops in Carpinteria, 12 miles South of Santa Barbara.  The full service facility is perfect for celebrations accommodating 20 and up to 250 guests.  The garden setting features ocean and [...]

If you are a SB local you’re most likely familiar with the fresh, fabulous, critically-acclaimed, wine country fare of Bouchon Santa Barbara.  If you are planning a destination wedding, you should definitely put it on your list of dining experiences not-to-miss while you are here.  While making a reservation recently I came across something on [...]

Michele & Aaron Photography and Story by: Mary Jane Photography I am SOOO excited to shoot their wedding this Fall at the beautiful Courthose Sunken Gardens and El Paseo Restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara.  It will be the perfect celebration for two very sweet people.  They met at University of Wisconsin and I knew they were my [...]

Ashley & Robert The Four Seasons Biltmore Resort Photography by Melissa Musgrove From Ashley, the Bride: “Robert and I both agreed that eloping was more our style. We saw eloping as more intimate, yet practical, alternative to a traditional wedding. We chose Santa Barbara because I have been visiting here since I was a child, and [...]

In honor of Earth Day tomorrow, all week we have been featuring green ideas and environmentally friendly Santa Barbara resources. Today I simply want to bring you a little nature inspiration – Santa Barbara Style. A moment to ponder a few little gifts from the sea and how they inspire us:  A shard of glass [...]

Continuing with our theme of eco-minded posts this week, I wanted to share a little Santa Barbara treasure and fabulous green resource for any DIY bride or groom.  The Art from Scrap Reuse store encourages reuse as a means of protecting the environment. Local businesses and organizations donate an incredible variety of materials, supplies, containers, [...]

This beautiful, stylish, and earth-friendly centerpiece concept is from a table design by Michael Mantalos of Louloudi Design.  Michael used sandblasted wood, led wax candles, and succulents, set against a simple “wedgewood blue” linen from La Tavola to create this dramatic and modern centerpiece installation, perfect for the 50ft length of dining tables. Every element [...]