Location Spotlight: Fess Parker Winery

Apr 4th, 2013 |
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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 loosely designed after an Australian sheep station, with a grand stone fireplace, stone floors, and a wraparound veranda with picnic tables.

The spacious complex is set amid an acre of meticulously landscaped grounds that border the vineyard. The amphitheater-style lawn, rimmed by mature oaks, provides a serene setting for picnics, summer evening performances by Shakespeare Santa Barbara, and other events.

Indoors, visitors taste the latest vintages at a worn knotty pine bar, surrounded by photos of Fess Parker as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone and other memorabilia related to the actor’s television roles.

This is a Ceremony and Reception or Reception Only Venue

For more information on pricing and availability contact:

Phone: 805-688-1545

Email: info@fessparker.com

Pricing: $$$  (per person menu / food and beverage + site fee)

Site fee: $5,000

Capacity: 200 guests

Areas: Tent Pad, Mercella Garden, Lawn Area

Restrooms: Need to be provided by Client

Requirements:  We require that all weddings hire a professional day-of wedding coordinator.

Bridal Dressing Room: There is a private room located within the Barrel Room for the bridal party to use while getting ready for the event and to store their personal belongings.

Time Allotments: 5PM-10PM

Catering: You may hire any certified caterering service that you would like. The caterer must supply all staff for food service, bar service, set up of equipment, break-down of equipment, clean-up of kitchen and grounds, etc.

Parking: There is sufficient parking at Fess Parker Winery  & Vineyard for up to 200 guests.  Parking is allowed in designated areas only and location will be communicated with signage at the front gate.  No overnight parking is permitted.

Music: Amplified music is permitted on the property; however, FPW reserves the right to terminate the music if complaints are received.  All music must end by 10:00 p.m., NO EXCEPTIONS.

Alcohol Policy: Outside beer is permitted for the use of events, but only Fess Parker Wine is allowed to be served.  No spirits are allowed to be served during an event.

What is Provided:  The winery includes the exclusive use of our site.  We do not provide any tables, chairs, linens, decorations, etc.

Decorations: No non-organic confetti, glitter, rice, bird seed, and/or straw/hay are permitted.  Pets are not allowed in the tasting room/barrel room.   All hung décor must be applied using rope, floral wire and/or zip ties.  All outside décor/equipment must be removed after the event.  FPW Photos and tasting room displays cannot be removed.

Event Insurance: Fess Parker Winery requires a Commercial and General Liability Certificate of Insurance covering the date of the event in the amount of $1,000,000.  Fess Parker Winery  6200 Foxen Canyon Rd. Los Olivos, CA. 93441 must be named as an additional insured and proof of insurance must be received thirty days prior to the event.

Cancellation Policy: The $1,000 security deposit is non-refundable in the case of a cancellation once the contract has been sent out.  Any deposits on site fee thereafter are also non-refundable.  After the completion of the contracted event, paid security deposit will be applied against wine consumption.

 

 

Location Address: 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd.  Los Olivos, CA. 93441

Phone: 805-688-1545

Email:   info@fessparker.com

Website: www.fessparkerwines.com




SB Insider: La Tavola Celebrates the 2013 Collection

Apr 3rd, 2013 |
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La Tavola New Linen Launch Party 2013

La Tavola Linen has just revealed their fabulous new collection of linens for 2013, celebrating with their annual linen release party/open house. I had the great pleasure of attending the Santa Barbara event, hosted at their showroom at 1102 State Street.  The lovely ladies of La Tavola for Santa Barbara, Brandi Wolff, Director and Melissa Traub were our always warm and welcoming hostesses. The showroom was bustling with enthusiastic event planners–all swooning over the new options and excited to design with the decadent new collection. Guests were treated to cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes, and gorgeous Spring flowers designed by Michael Mantalos of LouLoudi Design.

Floral DesignLouLoudi Design

Cupcakes: Enjoy Cupcakes

Location: LaTavola




Fabulous Fare: Award Winning Cocktail, Season’s “Serrano Sunset”

Apr 2nd, 2013 |
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Recipe/Photo: Seasons Catering

At a recent gathering of event industry professionals Seasons Catering took top prize in a mixology competition for their “Serrano Sunset” a fresh and luscious twist on the tequila sunrise.  Be sure to visit the Seasons Catering website and BLOG for more fresh menu inspiration, recipes and event planning ideas . . .

The Story of the Serrano Sunset (and the recipe!)

By: Seasons Catering

After a couple of days tinkering with recipes, here is the winning drink that the Seasons team came up with. We spiced up a classic tequila sunrise by adding Serrano peppers and blood orange puree and came up with the amazing and unique Serrano Sunset. We are so proud that of the 9 awards of the night, Seasons took home 3, including the coveted “Judge’s Choice” award! Aside from the unique taste, we love the versatility of this cocktail base; it works equally well served with vodka or tequila as well as a non-alcoholic option when combined with a splash of soda.

So without further ado, we present…

 

Serrano Sunset

1 part vodka or  tequila

1 part fresh squeezed orange juice

½ part Serrano-mint simple syrup

¼ part fresh squeezed lime juice

~ combine above in an ice filled martini shaker, shake rigorously

~ pour into a sugar-rimmed martini glass

~ finish with a drizzle of blood orange puree and garnish with a Serrano slice for extra spice!

 

Serrano-mint simple syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

1 serrano pepper, sliced

¼ cup mint leaves

~ combine water and sugar in small saucepan over low heat until sugar is completely dissolved

~ Take off of heat, add mint and Serrano and let sit for 30 min to 1 hour to infuse flavors

~ strain before use

 

CHEERS!!!




Love Stories: Becky and Nick

Apr 1st, 2013 |
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Becky & Nick

Butterfly Beach, Montecito

Photography: Kristen Grinnell Photography

 




A Santa Barbara Wedding: Emily and Darren

Mar 29th, 2013 |
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Emily & Darren

The Canary Hotel

Photography: Andrejka Photography

Event Planner: Felici Events

 




In Bloom: Spring has Sprung!

Mar 27th, 2013 |
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Spectacular Spring florals in delicious sherbert hues by Louloudi Design . . .

Photography: Linda Chaja Photography

Floral DesignLouLoudi Design

Production: Alegria By Design

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Inviting Design: EmmieBean Custom Portraits

Mar 26th, 2013 |
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I stumbled across this absolutely charming Santa Barbara Etsy Shop named EmmieBean where she creates contemporary custom digital portraits from your photographs for the unbelievable price of $50–you can even order a duplicate for only $10 more!  The dimensions of the final print are 11in x 14in or 12″ x 12″.  There are darling gift cards available too which would make the most perfect engagement or shower or even wedding gift!

Here is the info from EmmieBean: We all have those quirky, lovable family photographs that make us laugh every time we look at them. Find a photograph that you think captures the essence of you, your family, your friends, your favorite pet, your home, or anything that makes you smile. You email it to me, and I draw + color the image digitally for you and mail you the print! Please convo me if you would like to order any duplicate prints. The initial portrait is $50 and then any additional duplicate portraits are $10 each.

 

 




Moments: I Give Thee My Love

Mar 25th, 2013 |
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I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Come, my beloved,

let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages.

Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish,

whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth:

there will I give thee my loves.

-Song of Solomon 7:10-12

Photos: Elizabeth Messina

Photos by Elizabeth Messina via Wedding Chicks

 




A Santa Barbara Wedding: Karen and Robert

Mar 22nd, 2013 |
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Location Spotlight: Kathy Ireland Montecito Home

Mar 21st, 2013 |
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Location Spotlight: Kathy Ireland Montecito Home

By: Felici Events

 

This Santa Barbara location is a beautiful Tuscan style luxury estate on 2.5 acres, located in Montecito, California. For weddings and events, guests are welcome to use the downstairs of the home, including the kitchen, formal dining room, entertainment room, three bedrooms, and five bathrooms. Use of the bedrooms allows for the Bride and her bridesmaids to get ready in total privacy while the Groom and his groomsmen prepare in a separate but equally private room. The third bedroom and remaining areas are often used as comfortable lounge seating for guests. These additional rooms may also be rearranged for a small fee depending what is required for the event.

The venue offers garden like settings sprawled out over the 2.5 acres allowing for serene privacy with the Tuscan Villa background.

This is a Ceremony and Reception Only Venue.

For more information on pricing and availability contact:

NAME: Thomas Meharey

EMAIL: tmeharey@kathyirelandweddings.com

PHONE: (808)722-1967

Pricing: $$$

Site fees: $5,750 – $6,750 plus tax (Event Rate)

Furniture Removal – $250 plus tax per room

Day before set up if available 9am-1pm – $1,550 plus tax

Day after breakdown if available 9am-1pm – $1,550 plus tax

1 hour rehearsal day before is available  - $250 plus tax

Capacity: 400

Restrooms: 5 on site

Requirements: Certified Event Planner, Contract, Event Insurance, Deposit, approval of all vendors

Restrooms – 5 are available on site

Parking: Either Valet or Shuttles required

Bridal Dressing Room: Yes

Time Allotments: 10 AM – 10 PM

Catering: Vendor must be approved

Music: Amplified music must end by 10 p.m.

Alcohol Policy: Client provides alcohol. Must have licensed caterer/bartender serving alcohol

What is Provided: Venue and use of the downstairs of the home during the event (no overnight accommodations)

Event Insurance: Required $1 million

Cancellation Policy: Deposit is non-refundable.  Contract will outline cancellation policy.

Location Address: Montecito, CA

Phone: (808)722-1967

Email: tmeharey@kathyirelandweddings.com

Website: kathyirelandweddings.com/

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