Six Luxury Wedding Locations

Bacara Resort & SpaBelmond El EncantoSunstone VillaSan Ysidro RanchSanta Barbara Four Season

Feb 24

Even being a coastal city and know for it’s laid back vibe, Santa Barbara definitely has plenty to offer you if you are looking for the luxurious wedding of your dreams. While there is currently an uncertain future for the Four Seasons, there are still plenty of venue options for your luxury wedding in Santa Barbara. We’ve put together a list of six particularly glamorous locations for you today - Enjoy!

Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and Spa

A stunning, Spanish-style luxury resort tucked along the scenic cliffs of the Gaviota Coast, Bacara Resort and Spa is situated 12 miles North of downtown Santa Barbara. The locations to plan your perfect nuptials include the bluff (atop the Pacific ocean) and ocean lawn for ceremonies. For wedding receptions and celebrations the Rotunda (literally a round ballroom ) and Terrace (shown below) for al fresco dining for up to 150 guests. Downstairs, the Grand Ballroom offers opulent and elegant details for weddings up to 500 guests. Click the image to see more images of the Santa Barbara wedding below.

Photographer: Melissa Musgrove Photography | Location: Bacara Resort & Spa | Wedding Planner: Mary Litzsinger, VP Events Inc. | Floral Designer: Hogue & Co Florist

Belmond El Encanto

El Encanto literally translates to "Charming" and so it is. Situated atop the American Riviera, the boutique hotel offers boasting views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Whether you choose an outdoor reception in the wisteria-lined Arbor and Lily Pond or a celebration in the elegant ballroom, El Encanto is sure to host a memorable event. Click the image to see more of the Santa Barbara Wedding below.

San Ysidro Ranch

Nestled in the Foothills of the American Riviera, San Ysidro Ranch features a blend of natural beauty, romantic richness and a time-honored legacy. The Ranch’s lushly planted acres are brimming with fragrant blossoms, herbs, flowers and flora framed by stunning views of the mountains. An Old Hollywood getaway, Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier exchanged vows in the 550-acre paradise, and it is also where John and Jackie Kennedy honeymoon. Click the image to see more of the Santa Barbara Wedding below.

Photographer: Kristen Beinke Photography | Venue: San Ysidro Ranch | Planner: Imagine Weddings and Special Events | Florist: Anna Le Play Taylor

Sunstone Villa

This luxurious French limestone private estate is part of an organic vineyard retreat. Tucked along the edge of the Santa Ynez River, in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine country (40-minutes north of Santa Barbara), Sunstone Villa is a stunning event destination. Ideal for intimate family and friend getaways of groups of under 80, the the Tuscan-inspired Villa sleeps 10 guests and boasts 8,500 square feet of luxury living space. Built from imported limestone from a small village in France, and wood beams and roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th century lavender factory, once owned by Queen Victoria; this location is the ideal setting to enjoy a celebration and offers guests the opportunity to see and touch a piece of history. Click the image to see more of the Santa Barbara Wedding below.

Wedding Planner: Merryl Brown Events | Photographer: Elizabeth Messina | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Linens: La Tavola Linen | Florist: Flowerwild

Hotel Californian

Impeccable architecture and design, personalized service, ocean views and inspired cuisine set the stage for your big day. Hotel Californian offers multiple Santa Barbara wedding venues including outdoor venues, rooftop spaces featuring panoramic ocean and mountain views, and light-filled indoor venues perfect for your ceremony, reception and late-night revelry.

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Life’s milestone occasions are marked in exquisite style at Rosewood Miramar Beach. Grand matrimonial events are held in stunning venues that showcase the resort’s unrivaled oceanside setting. The 8,000-square-foot Great Lawn elevates wedding ceremonies with infinite ocean views, while Miramar Beach provides an unforgettably romantic beachfront stage for the exchange of vows and celebratory soirées.