The Beautiful Collection

The University Club of Santa Barbara is more than just a social club with great food and world class facilities; it’s a Santa Barbara tradition stretching back more than 90 years. The Club’s bridal room, flooded with natural light, high ceiling and elegantly appointed furniture offered the perfect location for our vintage inspired photo shoot.   Model Kimberly Currin, our fresh faced ingénue with her classic looks and warm spirit brought life to a wonderful collection of jewelry and hair accessories by Mercedes Trump’s boutique, Beautiful. My ten years as a Wedding Planner and Event Designer in Santa Barbara has earned me a reputation for not being afraid of color and creating dramatic visuals. Melissa Musgrove captured perfectly the drama this talented team of Santa Barbara’s finest event professionals created that day, in that beautiful room!

–Armando Martinez for Alegria by Design

Photos: Melissa Musgrove Photography

Planning, event design, and art direction: Armando Martinez, Alegria By Design

Model: Kimberly Currin

Dress & Headpiece: Beautiful by Mercedes Trump

Floral: Effloresce Floral

Hair and Make-up: Christina Burns for Flirt make-up

Location: The University Club of Santa Barbara