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Wedding Ideas: Santa Barbara Wedding

Three-Day San Ysidro Ranch Wedding Inspired By Nancy Meyers Movies

June 8, 2023 | kailey

Sometimes one day is just not enough time to celebrate a special bond like Cortland and Jared’s. So when it came to planning their San Ysidro Ranch wedding, they opted for an unforgettable three-day affair rather than a traditional one-day celebration. And with the help of wedding planner Orange Blossom Special Events, they pulled off the ultimate weekend wedding filled with love, laughter, and florals that’ll have you picking your jaw up off the floor. […]

Dazzling DIY Disco Themed Orchid Farm Wedding

June 1, 2022 | riley

Emulating California’s golden hour through a color palette of caramel, coral, and peach, Patrick and Connor’s Orchid Farm wedding was filled with unique DIY details all done within three months! Due to the pandemic, the pair had to push their wedding date a year. But, with the help of their planner Anthology Studios, they pulled off a whimsical disco party with their closest loved ones. Using eye-catching arrangements by Desert Rose Florals to frame the […]

Cool, Creative, and Retro Santa Barbara Micro Wedding

April 12, 2022 | kailey

It’s true what they say, good things come to those who wait. And after postponing their wedding twice because of the pandemic, Tessa and Patrick were finally able to witness their dream wedding come to life right before their eyes. Renowned for its beautiful weather, palm-lined streets, and elegant Spanish-style architecture—this California-loving couple looked to their favorite city for inspo to create their retro Santa Barbara micro wedding.  The couple started with a beautiful ceremony […]

Ocean Views Meet Greenhouse Warmth In This Orchid Farm Wedding

January 4, 2021 | riley

A wedding complete with a seaside ceremony, handwritten notes to each guest, and five different food stations—talk about unique and absolutely beautiful. Emily and Calvin’s ocean meets greenhouse Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm wedding was California sunshine meets natural glam. With the color palette of terracotta, salmon, blush, and champagne, planner CCL Events created a moody yet dreamy vibe that perfectly contrasted the eco-friendly indoor and outdoor space. After tying the knot with the Santa Barbara […]

South Meets SoCal in This Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm Wedding

October 18, 2020 | riley

A wedding complete with a vintage Mercedes, a custom school bus, a stunning greenhouse reception, and music from the couple’s favorite movies? Talk about one-of-a-kind and totally gorgeous. Cassie and Michael’s SoCal wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm was midcentury mod meets natural glamour. With the help of Ann Johnson, the couple created a day unique to their love story, and while we could rant about it for days, we love what Cassie had to […]

Colorful Retro Santa Barbara Wedding at Carousel House

June 17, 2020 | brooke

Jessica and Shane’s creative and vibrant Santa Barbara wedding at Carousel House has our eyes dazzling! We’re going bananas over this couple’s rad style. Give us all the mustard suits and long-sleeve backless dresses, please. When planning their dream wedding day, Jessica and Shane’s vision was to create a mid-century inspired vibe with a splash of California tiki—and they totally pulled it off. We love how you can feel that energy and laid-back vibes through every […]

This Black and White Riviera Mansion Wedding Showcases the Most Impossibly Stylish Greenery

May 31, 2019 | juliette

Abby and Tommy made black-tie elegance look unbelievably approachable and contemporary in their Riviera Mansion wedding! This California couple and their talented designer/florist, Layne Kula, used the classic black, white, gold, and green palette to accentuate the gardens where they hosted both the ceremony and reception. The goal was to create a formal look with a fun party vibe, and they nailed it! One of the most memorable details of this special day was Abby’s custom gown, […]

This Sophisticated Black and White Wedding at Villa & Vine is Giving Us Old Hollywood Vibes

March 4, 2019 | juliette

Rebecca and Michael’s California wedding at Villa & Vine reminded us that there are few things as romantic and timeless as a black tie, old Hollywood inspired wedding! Using the bride’s DIY paper goods, the bridesmaids’ handmade floral arrangements, and a classic black and white color palette, Ann Johnson Events created an outdoor affair that celebrated the couple’s love for each other and their community in the most beautiful way. In keeping with the sophisticated vibe of the […]

This Santa Barbara Destination Wedding at Crossroads Estate Included Persian, Indian, and Western Ceremonies

August 18, 2018 | juliette

With not one, not two, but three wedding ceremonies, Ghazal and Luvh wedding day at Crossroads Estate was a whirlwind of love and impossibly beautiful moments! The couple chose to have three ceremonies as a way to pay tribute to their Indian and Persian cultures, as well as to their Western roots and modified each to be an authentic representation of their life together. We love that Bright Blue Events helped Ghazal and Luvh make each ceremony distinct but also created […]

You’ll Love the DIY Island Vibes in This Chase Palm Park Wedding

August 6, 2018 | colleen

With the perfect blend of bohemian and tropical vibes, Elle and Nate’s wedding at Chase Palm Park is the cool and casual wedding of our dreams. These two put their heart and soul into planning this lovely wedding with many DIY elements including everything from dip-dyed indigo napkins to home-brewed moonshine at the bar. The fun and lowkey feel to Elle and Nate’s wedding led to lots of happy tears throughout the day and dancing under the […]