Betty & Anthony Ceremony: El Presidio Chapel Reception: Carriage and Western Art Museum Photography: Susan Dean Photography Floral Design: Nico Designs Catering: Pure Joy The Groom, Anthony Borgatello was Santa Barbara’s El Presidente of Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 2009!

In honor of the first day of Old Spanish Days, Fiesta this week in Santa Barbara, I would like to celebrate an element of Santa Barbara Wedding Style that is not only timeless and romantic, but was also recently chosen by Kate Middleton for her own Royal Wedding, and years before by another iconic bride, [...]

Lily & John Santa Barbara Historical Museum Event Planner: Colette Lopez, La Fete Weddings & Events Photography: Melissa Musgrove Thank you to Photographer Melissa Musgrove and Colette Lopez of La Fete Weddings for bringing us the ultimate Fiesta Friday eye candy!  This vibrant, festive event was actually a huge rehearsal dinner hosted in the picturesque courtyard [...]

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 [...]

Santa Barbara is filled with spectacular natural beauty, historic architecture, and romantic hideaways making it the perfect destination wedding location – sometimes. There are a few dates throughout the year to mark off on your wedding planning calendar as “dates to avoid for your wedding.” Santa Barbara is home to many community celebrations and special [...]