Duo Catering & Events is always busy innovating fresh and inspired culinary creations in their kitchen, but usually you only get to experience a taste at Duo catered events. Now you can have a delectable Duo dinner any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday night with Duo Dinners to Go. Dinners can be easily ordered online through [...]

Elan Event Rentals By: Armando Martinez, Alegria by Design / LiveAlegria.com  

The Kunin Wines Tasting Room By: Felici Events The Kunin Wines tasting room, located just steps from the beach in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.  This tasting room showcases an intimate setting to spend a relaxing afternoon sipping and tasting great wine while having some good conversation. Kunin Wines has always prided themselves on providing a pure, [...]

If you are are planning a destination wedding you may miss some of the local Groupon deals that we get to see.  Today there was a fun deal that I thought sounded like a fun way to explore Santa Barbara with you sweetheart or with your ocean-loving wedding party: A Kayak tour for two or four [...]

The Urban Wine Trail By: Felici Events   Showcased by the movie “Sideways”, Santa Barbara County – specifically Santa Ynez, Buelton and Solvang – was placed on the map as an ideal area for the wine connoisseur.  What is not as well known is that the heart of Santa Barbara offers a plethora of wine tasting rooms. [...]

There’s a beautiful new magazine for Santa Barbara called, Flutter Mag brought to you by the editor of LoveMikana.com, Kim Wisely.  It’s bursting with fresh, fun, romantic, wedding inspiration “guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat”.  If you are planning a wedding in Santa Barbara – or anywhere for that matter, you should definitely [...]

Fiesta Footwear Photography: Vita-Bella Photography As Santa Barbara gears up for the start of Old Spanish Days tomorrow, I couldn’t resist sharing this sweet photo of a blissful bride and groom at our historic courthouse in their coordinating Santa Barbara style/western boots.  Each Friday of the week of Fiesta Santa Barbara hosts El Desfile Historico [...]

Spring is here and with April showers come May flowers and a bounty of organic fruits, vegetables, and gorgeous greens to plan your menu around.  Remember to ask your caterer what local farms are growing during the season of your wedding. Below Ashley and Brian of Duo Catering and Events regularly visit our local Farmer’s market and tweet photos with yummy [...]

Courtney & Tyler Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort Event Planner: XOXO BRIDE Photographer: Llanes Weddings Floral Design: Louloudi Design Cake: Montecito Confections Music/DJ: Gavin Roy Presents Officiant: Pastor Ben Patterson Rentals/Linens: La Tavola  

On your way to planning your dream Santa Barbara wedding at the perfect venue, you might realize that half of your reception tables have a spectacular view of the restrooms.  This could be the perfect time to consider some stylish new options for hiding that unsightly corner. Pictured below are some fun new options from Town [...]