Contemporary Black and White Wedding Ideas
This outdoor Santa Barbara wedding was centered around classic touches and a timeless palette of black and white. For the location, the groom's childhood home in Montecito was a natural choice, and the mother-daughter wedding planning duo at La Fete took care of all the arrangements.
Each groom looked sharp in a classic black and white tux. Meanwhile, groomsmen wore black suits and bridesmaids wore various shades of lighter colors including white, tan, and grey and carried compact white bouquets. The ceremony was held under a stunning black and white wedding arbor accented simply with classic Phalenopsis orchids and with a view of the ocean in the background. Guests sat in black wedding chairs on either side of the venue’s pool. Barbra Mousouris of I Do Santa Barbara officiated while wedding photographer Michelle Beller manned the camera during the event.
Afterwards, guests enjoyed cocktail hour featuring tasty libations such as wine and colorful drinks garnished with strawberries and rosemary sprigs. For dinner, the estate's driveway hosted one very long King’s table for the 150 guests, provided by Town and Country Event Rentals. Neutral gray linens from La Tavola helped the lush green and white florals by Tic Tock Couture Floral to truly pop. Crystal glasses along with white and grey plates and beaded edge chargers from Casa de Perrin gave the table a luxurious feel. For the wedding meal, Duo Events provided a colorful chopped salad and an option between short rib, herb-roasted Branzino, or almond and agave roasted tofu for the main course. To round out the evening, West Coast Music’s talented wedding performers put on a show for the newlyweds and their guests.
Photographer: Michelle Beller | Wedding Planner: La Fete | Floral Design: Tic Tock Couture Florals | Officiant: Barbara Mousouris | Tabletop: Casa de Perrin | Rentals: Town and Country Event Rentals | Linens: La Tavola | Catering: Duo Events | Music: West Coast Music | Transportation: Limousine Link
