Wedding
JOSHUA BOBROVE
Santa Barbara
Resource Guide, 2024
Photographers Renew Their Love, Three Unique Wedding Stories, and Wedding Technology Trends
T
he possibilities of saying“I do”in beautiful Santa Barbara
are endless. Celebrate on the beach or in a park, at a hotel, or at a vineyard. Opt for a taco or pizza bar and the sounds of a live band, or have a deejay curate a personal playlist. In this issue, Shannon Brooks will introduce you to our enchanting cover couple, Jess and James, who said yes, again, after 10 years of marriage. Maggie Yates will share stories of three local couples who recollect their unique nuptials from
Venues
years past as well and also takes a fascinating look at current trends in weddings, such as QR codes, content creators, and LED screens. Along with the stories, this year’s issue is bursting with information on all aspects of planning for your big day. Let our 2024 Wedding Resource Guide inspire you to create a unique experience that expresses your extraordinary love. —Terry Ortega
The Arlington Theatre
AC Postel Memorial Rose Garden Garden: Capacity 50. Lawn: Capacity 200. Los Olivos and Laguna sts. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor
The Anchor Rose Portside Patio: Capacity 60. Starboard Patio: Capacity 60. 113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 180. (805) 770-5069. info@theanchorrose.com. theanchorrose.com
Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden
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Arbor: Capacity 150. Grass: Capacity 60. Santa Barbara, Garden, and Arrellaga sts. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor
Courtyard, paseo, lobby, lounge, marquee available. 1317 State St. (805) 963-9589. arlingtonevents@metrotheatres.com. arlingtontheatresb.com
Bungalow 626 Indoor and outdoor options. Capacity 10-50. (805) 637-4581. events@creativeservicescatering.com. creativeservicescatering.com
Cabrillo Pavilion Seated: Capacity 215. 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. cabrillopavilion.santabarbaraca.gov
Carousel House Seated: Capacity 180. Cocktail style: Capacity 240. 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/carouselhouse
Carr Winery S.B. Barrel Room & Patio Seated: Capacity 50. Standing: Capacity 200. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. (805) 965-7985. info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com
Carr Winery Santa Ynez Tasting Room
Stealing a secret moment at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens
Seated: Capacity 30. Standing: Capacity 75. 3563 Numancia St., #101, Santa Ynez. (805) 688-5757.
Photographer Joshua Bobrove captures the day at Alisal Ranch in Solvang.
info@carrwinery.com. carrwinery.com
Carrillo Ballroom Seated: Capacity 300. Cocktail style: Capacity 400. 100 E. Carrillo St. (805) 897-2519. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/carrilloballroom
see independent.com/ weddingguide2024.
Casa Las Palmas Seated: Capacity 65. Cocktail style: Capacity 75. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/casalaspalmas
Chase Palm Park (Outdoors) Floral Gateway: Capacity 200. Great Meadow: Capacity 3,000. Pavilion: Capacity 300. 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/outdoor
East Beach (Outdoors) Cabrillo West: Capacity 200. Calle Puerto Vallarta: Capacity 300. Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Puerto Vallarta. (805) 564-5418. venues@santabarbaraca.gov. santabarbaraca.gov
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for various capacities. 800 Alvarado Pl. (805) 845-5800. privateevents.ele@belmond.com. belmond.com/elencanto
Elings Park Foundation Godric Grove: Capacity 200. Singleton Pavilion: Capacity 200. 1298 Las Positas Rd. (805) 569-5611. dsouza@elingspark.org. elingspark.org
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn The Garden: Capacity 80 seated. Garden Terrace: Capacity 36 seated. The Bargiel Patio: Capacity 50 seated. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. (805) 6887788. info@fessparker.com fessparkerinn.com
Fess Parker Winery Marcella’s Garden: Capacity 300. Tent Pad: Capacity 225. Rodney’s Vineyard: Capacity 150. Barrel Room: Capacity 100. Wine Club Patio: Capacity 100. 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. (805) 688-1545. info@fessparker.com. fessparker.com/weddings
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