It’s that time of year again . . . when Santa Barbara celebrates Old Spanish Days also known as Fiesta. Beginning today, the Mercados will be bustling with amazing food, music, dancing and lots and lots of cascarones (confetti filled eggs). There are many different layers to this week-long celebration but when I think of my fondest Fiesta memories, I recall warm summer evenings, vibrant colors, lively music, laughter, friends, dancing (yes, maybe after a few margaritas), steaming hot tamales, and a wonderful sense of pride in this special place we call home.  Today I thought we would share a bit of Fiesta inspiration for your Santa Barbara Wedding. Enjoy!

Thank you to Jose Villa, Events of Santa Barbara,  Christine Bentley Photography, Zenadia Design,
and Melissa Musgrove for providing the beautiful inspiration below.

Photos top to bottom, left to right: 1-3 Jose Villa; 4,5 Events of Santa Barbara; 6,7 Christine Bentley; 8 Zenadia Design; 9 Melissa Musgrove