Location Spotlight: Earl Warren Showgrounds by: Felici Events The Earl Warren Showgrounds was originally developed as the permanent location for the Santa Barbara National Horse and Flower show as well to attract and support other equestrian and agricultural events to the Santa Barbara area. In 1950, a site at the corner of Las Positas Road [...]

Location Spotlight: Fess Parker Winery By: Felici Events Driving north along the pastoral Foxen Canyon Wine Trail feels like traveling back to California’s early days. Rolling hills frame vast meadows, deer and wildlife roam free, and pristine landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see. Completed in 1994, the winery and tasting room are [...]

Location Spotlight: Glen Annie Golf Club By: Felici Events Glen Annie Golf Club is a championship golf course perched amongst rolling foothills of scenic Santa Barbara, with mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean and majestic mountain views.  The good news is that you don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy the clubhouse’s  award winning architecture, [...]

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Vanessa & Greg The Stow House Photography: Lavender & Twine  Hair and Makeup: TEAM Hair & Makeup Floral Design: NLC Productions

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 [...]

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 [...]

BETTINA & BEN CEREMONY: Sandpiper Golf Course & RECEPTION: El Paseo EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN: Armando Martinez for Alegria by Design PRINTED ITEMS: Lazaro Press FABRIC & LIGHTING: Ambient Event Design FLORAL: Louloudi Designs PHOTOGRAPHY: Linda Chaja Photography CAKE: Christine Dahl MAKEUP: Christina Burns