Location Spotlight: Fig & State by: Felici Events   Tucked away in the center of Santa Barbara lies a piece of Santa Barbara history and one of its most unique jewels. In true Santa Barbara style, with entrances on State Street and Figueroa, La Arcada is a quaint and charming substitute for the larger malls. [...]

Location Spotlight: Circle Bar B By: Felici Events   If Western is your name, then Circle Bar B is your game!  This horse ranch, situated between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, offers a unique and serene setting ideal for hosting gatherings. The lobby takes you to a Western and cozy time with a larger than [...]

This post was originally shared on the Pure Joy Catering Blog. Be sure to visit their blog for more delectable culinary inspiration, recipes, and event planning tips. PURE JOY MOLE & A COCOA INSPIRED FIRESTONE EVENT Catering: Pure Joy Catering | Santa Barbara Wedding Caterer Location: Firestone Vineyards | Santa Barbara Wedding Venue   ~ FIRESTONE [...]

Duo Catering & Events is known for crafting their inspired, innovative menus from only the best, local growers, and resources, and for always producing delectable seasonal fare.  Amongst Duo’s vast group of loyal followers (many who also enjoy Duo’s phenomenal Dinners-to-Go service)  there has been a outcry for a product line of some of their [...]

Location Spotlight: Petros By Felici Events Across the street from the iconic Arlington Theatre, in downtown Santa Barbara, stands one of my favourite restaurants in town, Petros. Now it’s not the Greek namesake (my name in Greek translates to eternal life) that makes it a soft spot in my belly.  It is a combination of ambiance, [...]

Location Spotlight: Apple Creek Ranch By Felici Events   Apple Creek Ranch is a spectacular 45 acre hacienda-style estate nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s wine country. Whether you are wanting an intimate garden wedding, or a larger ranch style wedding, Apple Creek Ranch, is a dynamic location! The wedding venue’s dramatic backdrop creates a [...]

Location Spotlight: Rancho de la Vista by: Felici Events Rancho de la Vista is located in Carpinteria atop a foothill knoll overlooking  the Pacific Ocean. This ranch style contemporary house is perfectly suited for destination events.   Enjoy five tastefully appointed bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen and dual living rooms boasting an  open floor plan and many [...]

Stacy & Scott Ceremony: Santa Barbara Courthouse – Mural Room Reception: The Wine Cask Restaurant Photography: Vita-Bella Photography

2012 Locations Recap (& why we love them) By: Felici Events   Here is a year in review of the locations we’ve shared with you in the last year, and why it gets a Felici-Fied stamp of approval. Arts and Letter’s Cafe -  Outdoors, downtown, romantic and charming. (reception only) Bacara Resort & Spa - Gaviota Coast, dynamic, stunning [...]

Bacara Resort and Spa – Rotunda and Terrace By: Felici Events   Bacara Resort and Spa is a stunning, Spanish-style luxury resort nestled on the scenic cliffs of the Gaviota Coast, 12 miles North of downtown Santa Barbara.  I have a special place in my heart for this particular location, because Bacara is the reason I moved [...]