Black Tie in Santa Barbara by Central Coast Party Helpers

Central Coast Party HelpersEl Presidio ChapelHotel CalifornianNicole Kirshner PhotographyTangled LotusChris MartinEvelyn McCulloughRockstar TransportationBright Event RentalsAmigo Party RentalsThe Tent MerchantLilac Patisserie

May 31

Written By Megan Hageman

Central Coast Party Helpers makes planning a wedding simple and allows couples to be an honored guest on their own special day. Today’s pair Jay and Lauren got to experience this first hand, as Central Coast’s owner Brigitte Faulkner and the rest of the team planned and coordinated their extraordinary black tie event in spring of 2023 which incorporated not just one but two prominent Santa Barbara locations.

First, intimate wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Kirshner was behind the camera as the couple arrived at the historical El Presidio Chapel for a stunning Santa Barbara church ceremony. The bride was escorted down the aisle in a full ballgown wedding dress and the chapel’s white architecture and gold ornate details made for the perfect backdrop. Tangled Lotus provided the bride’s bouquet and full white floral arrangements for the start of the ceremony aisle.

Then with a lift from Rockstar Transportation, the party flowed beautifully into the classic and luxurious Hotel Californian, set right in the heart of The American Riviera. The couple dazzled in photographs throughout the grounds and on the hotel’s iconic patterned steps.

At the indoor reception, The Tent Merchant, Amigo Party Rentals, and Bright Event Rentals all teamed up to create multiple luxurious tablescapes. Acrylic ghost chairs added a modern touch and tall candlesticks alongside gold silverware and gold-rimmed chargers added a touch of elegance. A cake from Lilac Patisserie was the cherry on top of an impeccable wedding day. Cheers to the newlyweds!