Santa Barbara Independent Wedding Resource Guide, 2/23/17

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Bob Burtness

“Rockwood” Santa Barbara Woman’s Club

670 Mission Canyon Rd. sbwomansclub.com (805) 682-4546 Rewind Photography

Long considered the premier wedding, reception and event venue of Santa Barbara, “Rockwood” is an architectural jewel that stands secluded among the giant oaks and lush greenery

of Mission Canyon. Experience the wedding/reception of your dreams in this idyllic and historic setting, reserved exclusively for you and your guests to enjoy in complete privacy and tranquility.

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Trends, Tips, and Resources for Planning Perfect Nuptials

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o you’re “goin’ to the chapel” and you’re “gonna get ma-a-arried"? Before you book the venue, just know that barns are out. What’s “in” are beaches, mountains, and historical buildings, or regal settings (think fancy hotel) for more of a refined atmosphere.

In the following pages, discover some of the other hot trends that may inspire you, find out how to become an officiant for your friend’s wedding, and read about a Santa Barbara family’s connection to the first wedding performed at El Presidio Chapel 200 years ago.

This year’s issue also includes complete listings featuring names and information of all the area vendors needed—including cake bakeries, photographers, florists, and more. With countless magazines to pore over and hundreds of web articles to fall asleep to, we hope our annual wedding guide will help you execute the most unique and perfect wedding in beautiful Santa Barbara County.

—Terry Ortega

Look for information on how to be listed in next year’s guide in our paper and online in January 2018. Listings are user submitted and do not automatically roll over from the previous year without verification.

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens Santa Barbara, Garden, and Arrellaga sts.

897-1982.

Arbor: Capacity 150.

Grass: Capacity 60.

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Alisal River Terrace at Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

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1054 S. Alisal Rd., Solvang. 686-7619. catering@alisal.com.

Indoors: Capacity 150.

Outdoors: Capacity 250.

alisal.com

Arnoldi’s Café

arnoldis.com

Bacara Resort & Spa 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta. 571-3126.

Capacity 10-1,250.

bacararesort.com

Belmond El Encanto 800 Alvarado Pl. 845-5800. reservations.ele@belmond.com.

Outdoor ceremony locations: Capacity 44-200.

Reception space: Capacity 14-160.

belmond.com

Casa de la Guerra

Butler Event Center

15 E. De la Guerra St. 966-1279. hattie@sbthp.org.

Capacity 250.

5555 Hollister Ave., Goleta. 705-7488. warren@butlereventcenter.com.

Capacity 50-300.

Convivo Restaurant

butlereventcenter.com

sbthp.org/casa-de-la-guerra-rental

901 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 845-6789. tahnieb@convivorestaurant.com.

Capacity 100.

Cabrillo Pavilion

Casa Las Palmas

convivorestaurant.com

323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1982.

Seated: Capacity 60 Cocktail style: Capacity 75

Earl Warren Showgrounds

1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1983.

Seated: Capacity 200.

Cocktail style: Capacity 250.

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600 Olive St. Events: 886-2842; Restaurant: 962-5394.

Patio: Capacity 150.

Banquet room: Capacity 50.

898-1015. info@channelcatcharters.com.

Capacity 149.

3400 Calle Real. 687-0766.

Earl’s Place: Capacity 220.

Exhibit Building: Capacity 1,200.

Reception Garden: Capacity 150.

Warren Hall: Capacity 700.

www.earlwarren.com

channelcatcharters.com

East Beach/Calle Puerto Vallarta

Chase Palm Park

Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Puerto Vallarta.

897-1892.

Capacity 300.

323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1982.

Floral Gateway: Capacity 200.

Great Meadow: Capacity 3,000.

Plaza: Capacity 300.

Pavilion: Capacity 300.

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Chase Palm Park Center 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1983.

Seated: Capacity 100 Cocktail style: Capacity 125

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Elings Park 1298 Las Positas Rd. 569-5611. jweeks@elingspark.org.

Godric Grove: Capacity 175.

Singleton Pavilion: Capacity 200.

South Bluffs: Capacity 200.

elingspark.org

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Fairview Gardens

Circle Bar B Ranch

598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. 570-6532. kkecopeek@gmail.com.

Capacity 100.

1800 Refugio Rd., Goleta. 968-1113. weddings@circlebarb.com.

Capacity 150.

circlebarbwedding.com

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Schedule an appointment to stop by our showroom located at 1 South Fairview Avenue in Goleta, and check out our products in person!

Visit our booth at the Simply the Best Wedding Showcase of Santa Barbara on February 26, at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club.

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Granada Theatre

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

1214 State St. 899-3000. tdunn@granadasb.org.

Capacity 225.

1260 Channel Dr. 565-8246.

Capacity 15-500.

fourseasons.com/santabarbara/ weddings

Firestone Vineyard 5017 Zaca Station Rd., Los Olivos.

(707) 657-4856. specialevents@foleyfamilywines.com.

Indoors: Capacity 70-125.

Outdoors: Capacity 150-200.

granadasb.org

Hans Christian Andersen Park 633 Chalk Hill Rd., Solvang. 688-7529.

Capacity 25-125.

cityofsolvang.com

High Sierra Grill & Bar 521 Firestone Rd., Goleta. 845-7030. warrendbutler@gmail.com.

Capacity 10-500.

highsierragrillhousesantabarbara.com

La Mesa Park

The Narrative Loft

Franklin Neighborhood Center

Historic Carrillo Ballroom

1136 E. Montecito St. 897-2582.

Capacity 125.

100 E. Carrillo St. 897-2519.

Seated: Capacity 300.

Cocktail style: Capacity 400.

295 Meigs Rd. 564-5418.

Capacity 125.

1 N. Calle César Chávez, #240.

845-8870 or (415) 939-7387.

Capacity 150.

firestonewine.com

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Gainey Vineyards

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Leadbetter Beach

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Loma Alta & Shoreline Dr. 897-1892.

Capacity 200.

3950 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez.

688-0558 x104. events@gaineyvineyard.com.

Capacity 50-500.

Imagine Park

gaineyvineyard.com

ecopeek.com/imagine_park

The Goodland, A Kimpton Hotel

Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery

5650 Calle Real, Goleta. 964-6241. sales@thegoodland.com.

Dinner: Capacity 180.

Cocktail style: Capacity 300.

15 E. Figueroa St. Capacity 100.

1253 Coast Village Rd., Montecito.

Capacity 75.

(310) 889-4011. betsy@jeannines.com.

thegoodland.com

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

4501 Cathedral Oaks Rd. 570-6532. kkecopeek@gmail.com.

Capacity 300.

Lincourt Vineyard 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang.

(707) 657-4856. specialevents@foleyfamilywines.com.

The North Lawn: Capacity 180.

The Verandah & Adjacent Garden: Capacity 50-75.

The Barrel Staging Area: Capacity 150-180.

The Barrel Rm.: Capacity 40-60.

jeannines.com

Nectar Eatery & Lounge 20 E. Cota St. 453-3622. aparna@nectarsb.com.

Capacity 50-150.

nectarsb.com/private-parties

Presidio Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park 123 E. Canon Perdido St. 966-1279. hattie@sbthp.org.

Capacity 180.

sbthp.org/presidio-rental

lincourtwines.com

Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café

304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta.

637-6783.

Capacity 200-600.

2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

688-7265 x214. catering@winemerchantcafe.com.

Capacity 40.

winemerchantcafe.com

Louis Lowry Davis Center 1232 De la Vina St. 897-2568.

Capacity 100.

stowhouse.com

Rincon Beach Club 3805 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria.

566-9933. angie@rinconcatering.com.

Capacity 350.

eventsbyrincon.com

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Riviera Mansion

Mission Rose Garden

1332 Santa Barbara St. 884-8703.

Capacity 100-220.

Los Olivos and Laguna sts. 897-1892.

Capacity 200.

The Wayfarer

thenarrativeloft.com

rivieramansionwedding.com

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

Roblar Winery

Mosher Alumni House

3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez.

686-2603. bill@roblarwinery.com.

Capacity 300.

Located on UCSB campus. 893-2957.

Capacity 120.

ucsbalum.com/programs/mosher

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The S.B. Club

Rockwood/S.B. Woman’s Club

1105 Chapala St. 965-6547. jsteele@santabarbaraclub.org.

Capacity 200.

670 Mission Canyon Rd. 682-4546.

Capacity 200.

sbwomansclub.com

Royal Oaks Ranch 2121 W. Hwy. 154, Santa Ynez.

770-7100. info@santaynezvacationrentals.com.

Capacity 400.

santaynezvacationrentals.com/ properties/royal-oaks-ranch

San Ysidro Ranch 900 San Ysidro Ln. 565-1702. salesadmin@sanysidroranch.com.

Capacity 200.

santabarbaraclub.org

S.B. Historical Museum 136 E. De la Guerra St. 966-1601 x115. rentals@sbhistorical.org.

Capacity 20-450.

sbhistorical.org

S.B. Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 190. 456-8749. info@santabarbaraoceanview weddings.com.

Capacity 12-400.

santabarbaraoceanviewweddings.com

sanysidroranch.com

S.B. Museum of Natural History

Sandpiper Golf Club

2559 Puesta del Sol. 682-4711 x112. mmoore@sbnature2.org.

Capacity 200.

7925 Hollister Ave. 968-1541. events@sandpipergolf.com.

Capacity 200-500.

sandpipergolf.com/events-at-sandpiper

Sanford Winery & Vineyards 5010 Santa Rosa Rd., Lompoc.

(800) 426-9463 x9. reservations@sanfordwinery.com.

Capacity 150.

sanfordwinery.com

S.B. City College 721 Cliff Dr. 965-0581 x2265. specialevents@sbcc.edu.

Capacity 3,500+ (four locations).

sbcc.edu/weddings

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

sbnature.org

S.B. Zoological Gardens

S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center

sbzoo.org/weddings

211 Stearns Wharf. 962-2526 x111. rsmalldon@sbnature2.org.

Capacity 75-150.

sbnature.org

S.B. Polo & Racquet Club 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria. 684-6683. events@sbpolo.com.

Indoor : Capacity 100-125.

Outdoor: Capacity 3,000.

sbpolo.com

500 Niños Dr. 566-9933.

Capacity 250-1,000.

Saint Barbara Events Center 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. 6834492.

Indoor: Capacity 200.

Patio: Capacity 50.

saintbarbaraeventcenter.com

Serra Hall 2201 Laguna St. 682-4713 x154.

Capacity 150.

santabarbaramission.org/venues

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La Marina and Shoreline Dr. 897-1892.

Capacity 125.

santabarbaraparksandrec.com

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club 1221 State St., Ste. 205. 962-7776.

Capacity 200-300.

sohosb.com

Summerland Winery 2330 Lillie Ave., Summerland.

318-1800.

Capacity 40.

summerlandwine.com dens Alice Keck Memorial Park & Gar

SunstoneVineyards&Winery&Villa 125 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez.

688-9463 x244. events@sunstonewinery.com.

Capacity 350

sunstonewinery.com

Timbers Event Center 10 Winchester Canyon Rd., Goleta.

705-7488. warrendbutler@gmail.com.

Capacity 50-500.

The Unitarian Society of S.B.

1535 Santa Barbara St. 965-4583 x223. facilities@ussb.org Ceremony: Capacity 285.

Reception: Capacity 200.

ussb.org/love

Villa & Vine 878-5401. info@villaandvineweddings.com.

Capacity 200.

villaandvineweddings.com

Viva Modern Mexican 1114 State St. events@vivasb.com.

Capacity 450.

vivasb.com

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The Wayfarer 12 E. Montecito St. 845-1000. salescord@wayfarersb.com.

Indoor: Capacity 50.

Outdoor: Capacity 100.

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Capacity 175.

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Whispering Rose Ranch Please inquire for address. 878-5401. info@ whisperingroseranchwedding .com. Capacity 800.

whisperingroseranch.com

Wine Cask 813 Anacapa St. 966-9463. manager@winecask.com.

Capacity 20-100.

winecask.com

Luxury gift and tableware boutique and wedding and gift registry.

La Arcada Courtyard, 1114 State St., Ste. 10. 845-7888. info@c2ccollection.com.

c2ccollection.com

sALons, sPAs, MAKeuP, and HAiR About Faces Salon and Spa Full-service salon offering wedding styling for hair, makeup, and pre-wedding waxing and facials.

2273 Las Positas Rd. 682-5294.

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Alison Strieker Professional makeup artist. 259-5595.

33 Jewels at El Paseo 814 State St. 957-9100.

Cutting Edge Hair and Body Salon

33jewels.com

5779 Calle Real, Goleta. 681-8100.

Bryant & Sons, Ltd.

cuttingedgehairandbodysalon.com

812 State St. 966-9187.

1482 E. Valley Rd., Ste. 37, Montecito.

565-4411. info@bryantandsons.com.

Dreamcatcher Artistry

bryantandsons.com

alisonstrieker@gmail.com

453-5029. info@dreamcatcherartistry.com.

dreamcatcherartistry.com

Calla Gold Jewelry Personal jeweler. 963-4157. calla@callagoldjewelry.com.

callagold.com

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315 Meigs Rd. 455-1997. shan1232000@gmail.com.

floatluxuryspa.com

shannaspencerstyle.com

Julie Morgan Hair Makeup

Skin Deep Salon

770-8126. julie@juliemorganhairandmakeup.com.

3405 State St. 687-9497. info@skindeepsalon.com.

juliemorganhairandmakeup.com

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Luce Salon

Spa Escape

1822 Cliff Dr. 680-0553.

lucesalonsb.com

NAZ Artistry – Mobile Bridal Salon 448-6814. nazartistry@gmail.com.

nazartistry.com

Le Rêve Organic Day Spa & Boutique 21 W. Gutierrez St. 564-2977.

le-reve.com

Red Studio 1272 Coast Village Rd., Montecito.

969-6963. leoragaspar@gmail.com.

3022 De la Vina St., Ste. A. 456-9208. relax@spaescapesb.com.

spaescapesb.com

Studio B 108 W. Mission St. 626-0370.

studiobbeauty.com

TropiCali Beach Beauty Boutique

Cara Robbins Studio

34 W. Calle Laureles. 729-7393. tarynbazzell@icloud.com.

259-6765. cara@cararobbinsstudio.com.

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Emily Hart-Roberts Photography Specializing in small, intimate ceremonies.

448-5487. emily@emilyhart-roberts.com.

The Barbarazzi 637-0752. thebarbarazzi@gmail.com.

redstudionet.com

thebarbarazzi.com

S.B. Bride

ByCherry Photography

Eric Roland Photography

(323) 377-2320. info@bycherryphotography.com.

698-1962. ericjroland@me.com.

Wedding hair and makeup.

1834 Bath St. 225-3007. info@santabarbarabride.com.

santabarbarabride.com

S.B. Mobile Massage & Spa 284-9244. mje@sbmobilespa.com.

emilyhart-roberts.com

facebook.com/EricRolandPhotography

bycherryphotography.com

Fine Heart Photography

Captured&Created

637-0752.

(914) 330-1937. carlyotnessweddings@gmail.com.

fineheartphotography.com

Hand Eye Pictures

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Wedding videography. contact@karennedivi.com.

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Jay Farbman Photography 735 State St., Ste 101. 886-2328. jayfarbman@gmail.com.

jayfarbmanphoto.com

Jessica Maher Photography 612-0007. hello@jessicamaherphotography.com.

Kiel Rucker Photography 770-7733. kiel@kielrucker.com.

kielrucker.com

Kristen Hammonds Photography 684-9201. kristen@kristenhammonds.com.

kristenhammonds.com

La Femme Photography 886-8097. info@lafemmephotography.com.

lafemmephotography.com

Lady McClintock Photography Studio 1221 State St., Ste. 6. 845-0030.

ladymcclintockstudios.com

Leah Valentine Photography 364-0204. leah@leahvalentine.com.

leahvalentine.com

Linda Blue Photography 708-2583.

Linda@LABluePhotography.com.

labluephotography.com

Linda Chaja Photography 588-6784. lindachaja@gmail.com.

jessicamaherphotography.com

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Kacie Jean Photography

Melissa Musgrove Photography

705-6264. info@kaciejean.com.

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563-5050. melissa@melissamusgrove.com.

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THE DRESS: Martha Stewart Weddings and Real Simple are among many sites that say that brides will be wearing dresses that are off-the-shoulder; have 3D embellishments, lace appliques, and embroidery; and have a cape or capelets. Don’t change last year’s dream of metallic colors woven into your day, because according to most sources, that aesthetic will remain in fashion.

FOOD & DRINk STATIONS: Still popular this year will be food and

drink stations, but taken to a new level such as cheese and charcuterie boards and craft beer or bourbon-tasting drink stations. Couples can also share their palate and personalities with guests with creative snack stations, such as soft pretzels with dipping sauces like melted cheese or cinnamon and sugar; a french fry bar with chili, gourmet vinegars, and artisanal ketchups such as Sriracha honey ketchup; or even a trail mix bar with sweet and savory ingredients.

BOOTHS: A staple at most weddings is the photo booth, but now there are slo-mo, animated-GIF, and flipbook booths that will create the same fun effects that you produce on your phone every day. A new take on still photography will be the use of drones overhead to capture both videos and aerial stills.

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THE COLOR: According to Pantone, its 2017 Color of the Year is greenery, a yellow-green shade (think lime zest, freshly manicured lawns, and sunlight streaming through summer trees), considered nature’s neutral. The Knot, Style Me Pretty, and Bridal Guide agree with the color greenery for dresses, accessories, and color theme and greenery as in plants, bringing the outside in and putting it on tables and hanging it from walls and the ceiling, even creating the feeling of being in a forest.

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o you think you know what you want at your wedding — chalkboard signs, outdoor lounge areas underneath softly lit lanterns hanging from tree branches, mason jars, and cream lace … but wait. Have you heard about this year’s trends? While rustic, shabby-chic weddings are still popular, there’s a new color of the year, for example, a new look in wedding gowns, and innovative reception must-haves. Below are just a few of the fads making nuptial news in 2017.

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WHAT’S NEW: The hippest wedding trend I found most fascinating in 2017 is image mapping. This projection technology allows you to transform a space (or your cake) with lighting and moving pictures.

You can bring the ocean or mountains into your ceremony, and at the reception, you can project an actual forest on the walls, creating a magical vibe while saving money on décor and flowers.

As you plan your day, try not to incorporate every new fad you are excited about as you don’t want to overwhelm your guests in a Pinterest pandemonium. It’s perfectly fine if you had your heart set on small suitcases filled with succulents as centerpieces or honoring a relative’s wishes. Just remember what the day is really about. n

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1046 Coast Village Rd., Montecito.

969-1515.

Paper Source

antoinetteboutique.com

papersource.com

Bella Notte Due

Paper Star 453-2340. diane@paperstarsb.com.

paperstarsb.com

butterbeanstudios.com

Men’s Wearhouse

Action Photo Booth

menswearhouse.com

Mission Tuxedos 135 W. Mission St. 569-3334.

225 W. Pueblo St. Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-682-1731

1125 State St. 845-0114.

seRVices and RenTALs

719 State St. 962-2694.

sara Yegiyants, M.D., F.A.C.s.

Letter Perfect Ink, Design & Nature 1150 Coast Village Rd., Ste. A. 969-7998. letterperfectsb@gmail.com.

info@butterbeanstudios.com.

$100 off

foliopressandpaperie.com

Wedding WeAR

Butterbean Studios

Restylane Silk Lip Filler

alessaro.com

tobinphotography.com

bellanottedue.com

with a combination laser treatment for fine lines, red vessels, sun spots, and acne scars

inViTATions 284-7984. info@alessaro.com.

455-3424. sales@bellanottedue.com.

Instagram: @jbbellanotte.

missiontuxedos.com

Get GlowiNG skiN

panachebridals.com

Tobin Photography

willakveta.com

25 minute treatments. No downtime. No surgery

1315 State St. 892-4000. panachesb@gmail.com.

Alessaro Designs

633-4633. willa@willakveta.com.

Non-invasive body contouring system for reduction of stubborn fat

Panache Bridal of Santa Barbara

rewindphotography.com tobin@tobinphotography.com

Contact Scott Topper. 965-7978.

actionphotobooth.com

AMS Events Lighting and photo booths. 899-4000. tad@ams-events.com.

ams-events.com Before

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Everything from chairs to china.

423 N. Salsipuedes St. 963-1336. info@dprsb.com.

discountpartyrentals.com

Elan Event Rentals Specialty décor. 760-0544. info@elaneventrentals.com.

elaneventrentals.com

Fanciful Design Co. Handmade French paper florals.

(949) 294-9685. noel@fancifuldesignco.com.

fancifuldesignco.com

An Occasional Nanny

Islay Events

Nanny service and private child care.

455-1622. anoccasionalnanny@gmail.com.

Lighting, sound, décor, power, video, and fabric treatments.

827 State St. 708-9641. myevent@islayevents.com.

anoccasionalnanny.com

islayevents.com

Bella Vista Designs, Inc.

Dr. Jessica Higgins

Event design, lighting, audio, and visual.

966-9616. mail@bellavistadesigns.com.

Connected Couple: Your Map to Happy, Lasting Love.

(303) 506-8057. jessica@drjessicahiggins.com.

Beth McDonald Consulting Intuitive/astrologer. 22 N. Voluntario St., Ste. B. 963-0842. thebusinesspsychic@gmail.com.

bethmcdonaldconsulting.com

Classic Event & Tent Rentals Event specialists, from tent top to tabletop.

1120 Mark Ave., Carpinteria.

566-3566.

1834 Bath St. 563-3800.

55 Industrial Wy., Buellton. 686-1115.

classicpartyrentals.com

Coast 2 Coast Collection Wedding registry and gifts. La Arcada Courtyard, 1114 State St., Ste. 10.

845-7888. info@c2ccollection.com.

drjessicahiggins.com

Just 4 Fun Party rentals 133 E. De la Guerra St., Ste. 62.

680-5484. sales@just4funpartyrentals.com.

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bellavistadesigns.com

c2ccollection.com

812 State Street • Santa Barbara • 966.9187 1482 East Valley Road • Montecito • 565.4411 BryantAndSons.com

County of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder Issues marriage licenses and certified copies and performs and appoints friends/family to ceremonies.

1100 Anacapa St. 568-2250.

sbcrecorder.com

Platinum Ring with 4.51 Carat Center Diamond

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1028 State St.

805-966-3116

Montecito

1485 E. Valley Rd.

The Tent Merchant Inc. Haley Street Showroom, 202 E. Haley St. 963-6064.

Prop & Décor House, 436 E. Gutierrez St. 963-6065. info@thetentmerchant.com.

805-969-7746

thetentmerchant.com

Town & Country Event Rentals 1 N. Calle César Chávez, Ste. 7.

770-3300. infosb@tacer.biz.

Ventura

townandcountryeventrentals.com

3140 Telegraph Rd.

www.sbtravel.com

805-650-6999

Serving Clients Worldwide

DESTINATION WEDDINGS • HONEYMOONS • ROMANTIC GETAWAYS 43918 CST#1009257

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The Wedding Coach Leslee Sipress Calligraphy and flute music for weddings.

966.5-6314. lsipress@aol.com.

The Little Guest

Professional on-site child-care service.

688-1812. thelittleguest@gmail.com.

thelittleguest.com

Music by Bonnie & Co. Photo booths, deejays, and lighting.

965-8249. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com.

LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST ON YOUR WEDDING DAY!

21 Day Purification and Weight Loss Program with a wealth of supporting treatments: Lymphatic Massage, Cutting Edge Emotional Wellness, Organic Facial and more.

Santa Barbara Wellness Professionals santabarbarawellnessprofessionals.com 805.845.2032 | 3015 State St. Ste. A

theweddingcoachsb.com

Vintage Rentals U.S.A. Vintage furniture rentals for weddings.

965-7978. info@santabarbaraweddingservices.com.

vintagerentalsusa.com

fLoWeRs Bright Inc.

My Social Booth Photo Booth

(917) 406-9120. info@brightinc.net.

brightinc.net

mysocialbooth.com

Cody Floral Design

Parasols in Paradise

565-1695. laura.sangas@verizon.net.

Sales and rentals of parasols. 636-0439. info@parasolsinparadise.com.

WHOLE BODY DETOX

Coach Juli Newhoff. 964-2389. balance@coachjuli.com.

musicbybonnie.com 708-3012. michelehiggins@msn.com.

Dr. Jennifer Salcido and the team of experts at

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Experience your honeymoon vacation at your own pace, enjoying this special time together. With 70 years of travel knowledge, we can make your dreams a reality.

Call a honeymoon specialist at Santa Barbara Travel.

Santa Barbara

T Events Lighting, sound, décor, power, video, and fabric treatments.

827 State St. 708-9641. myevent@islayevents.com.

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parasolsinparadise.com

S.B. Wedding Dance @ S.B. Dance Arts

codyfloraldesign.com

Effloresce Floral 450-7088. shannon@efflorescefloral.com.

efflorescefloral.com

Traditional dances and specialty dances ella & louie (flash mobs, hip-hop, 722-5553. tracey@ellaandlouie.com.

Broadway, and more). ellaandlouie.com 531 E. Cota St. 966-5299. alana@sbdancearts.com.

Lazy Acres Market

weddingdancesb.com

302 Meigs Rd. 564-4410.

SPARK Creative Events

lazyacres.com

75 Robin Hill Rd. 201-6262. info@sparkcreativeevents.com.

Month of By Magnolia

sparkcreativeevents.com

monthofbymagnolia.com

886-4979. lindsey@magnoliaed.com.

Padaro Floral padarofloraldesigns.com

Santa Ynez Valley Florist 3570 Madera St., Santa Ynez. 688-4231.

S.B. Succulent Art

515 W. Valerio St. 689-5512. sbsucculentart@gmail.com. @sbsucculentart on Instagram and Facebook.

Terra Bella Event Florals Wedding and event floral design.

729-2790. amanda@terrabellaflorals.com.

terrabellaflorals.com

Terra Malia Designs Terra Basche. 966-5521.

terramaliadesigns.com

The Village Gardener 745-1125.

thevillagegardenersb.com

White House Florists 3324 State St. 687-2681. bonnie@whitehouseflorists.com.

whitehouseflorists.com

cATeRing Beans BBQ & Catering Full-service and buffet-style catering.

294-3209. beansbbqsb@gmail.com.

The Burger Bus theburgerbus.com

California Wood Fired Catering 722-9792. info@californiawoodfiredcatering.com.

tinyurl.com/CaliforniaWoodFired

Cappuccino Connection 969-7295.

capbar.com

Catering Connection 512 Laguna St., Ste. A. 566-1822. events@cateringconnect.com.

cateringconnect.com

Catering by Woody’s 964-8824. info@cateringbywoodys.com.

cateringbywoodys.com

Chase Bar & Grill 1012 State St. 965-4351. thechase805@gmail.com.

43509

chasebarandgrill.com

Country Catering Company 5925 Calle Real. 964-3811. events@countrycateringcompany.com.

countrycateringcompany.com

Be a n s B B Q & C at e r i ng would like to welcome you to the family!

Creative Services Catering 965-9121. events@creativeservicescatering.com.

creativeservicescatering.com

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Weddings anniversaries

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Let’s talk about the BBQ you will be serving on your big day!

graduations Backyard shenanigans BBQ on-site options

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3680 Via Real, Carpinteria. 684-6366.

Full service & Buffet style Catering 805-294-3209 beansbbqsb@gmail.com

beansbbq.com

@Beansbbqsb /beansbbqsantabarbara

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ne story began in 1782, when Spanish soldiers and their families journeyed to Alta California and created the Santa Barbara settlement.

The village grew around El Presidio, a military base that protected the Mission and functioned as an important center of civic activity. El Presidio, which still stands downtown, included a Catholic chapel where Jose Calisto, a soldado de cuera (“leather-coated soldier”), and Juana Maria Vitalia Feliz were wed on December 3, 1786. They were the first couple to be married in the little adobe church, which remains a popular wedding venue to this day.

Another story began more recently.

Jacqueline Berniard and Josh Briner of Santa Barbara got engaged and planned their wedding for the fall of 2016. While Jac, a Catholic, had always looked forward to a church wedding, Josh had been previously married, and the Catholic church requires more than a legal divorce for a formerly married party to be eligible to marry in a church again. They require an annulment from the Vatican, a process that, according to the priest who broke the devastating news, would take at least a year. With the deposit for the reception site already paid, 12-18 months was time the young couple did not have.

Jac led the charge to secure another location, but weddings venues in Santa Barbara are commonly booked at least a year in advance. After an exhaustive search, only one location was available on their date: El Presidio Real’s chapel, recently relinquished by the Catholic Church and currently owned by the Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department.

Then, the two stories overlapped: After they booked the Presidio, Josh, an eighth-generation Santa Barbaran, learned that he is a direct descendant of Calisto and Feliz, the first couple to marry in the Presidio chapel. Josh’s mother and great-

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aunt, who have a long-standing interest in family genealogy, made the exciting discovery when they consulted their family tree to confirm vague knowledge of relatives who’d been married in the early days of the Presidio. Suddenly, the Briners’ wedding had an added significance of almost 250 years of history and tradition.

Last October, 230 years after Josh’s ancestors were married in the little Franciscan church, Jac and Josh said their vows in front of the very same altar. The bells rang for three minutes after the couple married, and they, along with their wedding party, including Josh’s two sons, paraded from the Presidio to the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for the reception. A mariachi band played, and the couple had Spanish elements in their décor in honor of the family history.

Being the children of Santa Barbara’s original sons is unique, and the Briners have enthusiastically embraced the newfound depth of their family’s roots. Looking forward, Josh and Jac hope for children and continued health and happiness in Santa Barbara— and maybe some Fiesta soon, Jac said, there’s “El Presidente” in their future. The Briners’ wedding story, which began simply, became a tale of romance and tradition dating back to the first Spanish immigrants beginning life in the New World — certainly an auspicious start to the Briners’ new life as husband and wife. n

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t cont'd from p. 19 Events By Rincon eventsbyrincon.com

The Hitching Post Restaurant and Catering 3325 Point Sal Rd., Casmalia. 937-6151.

Michael’s Catering 22 W. Mission St., Ste. G. 568-1896. chefmichael@michaelscateringsb.com.

michaelscateringsb.com

Nectar Eatery & Lounge

hitchingpost1.com

20 E. Cota St. 453-3622. aparna@nectarsb.com.

Island View Catering

nectarsb.com/private-parties

569-5747. avrey@ivcatering.com.

Omni Catering

ivcatering.com

Jack’s Bistro Catering

4835 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria.

564-4200. info@omnicateringsb.com.

319-0155 or 566-1558 x4. justencater@cox.net.

Pickles & Swiss

bagelnet.com

Jolly Brothers Catering 791-5593. jolly.bros1@gmail.com.

jollybros.com

Lazy Acres Market 302 Meigs Rd. 564-4410.

lazyacres.com

Lorraine Lim Catering 646-2200. lorrainelimcatering@gmail.com.

omnicateringsb.com

Wedding Day March 27, 1953

811 State St., Ste. E or 7060 Hollister Ave., Ste. 102. 730-9299. contact@picklesandswiss.com.

picklesandswiss.com

Pure Joy Catering 111 E. Haley St. 963-5766. events@purejoycatering.com.

purejoycatering.com

209 Gray Ave. 256-7379. catering@shalhoob.com.

Los Arroyos

sbstylecatering.com

965-6173. info@losarroyos.net.

Stanton’s Gourmet Catering

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

688-7265 x214. catering@winemerchantcafe.com.

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jeannines.com | contact our event planner | betsy@jeannines.com 43977

Shalhoob Santa Barbara Style Catering

lorrainelimcatering.com

losarroyos.net

The Hardeys

(owners of Jeannine’s)

965-4441. stantonsgourmet@gmail.com.

stantonsgourmet.com

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Santa BarBara Bridal Show & wedding Fair

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566-9933. marc@eventsbyrincon.com.

Sunday, February 26 • 11-3pm Santa Barbara Rockwood Woman's Club 670 Mission Canyon Rd | Free Valet Parking Pre-register at SimplyTheBestofSB.com to be entered in our grand prize honeymoon giveaway!

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878-2316. fabulousweddings1@gmail.com.

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Draft beer tapping, cooling, and serving solutions for weddings and private events. (855) 998-8277. travelintaps@gmail.com.

sanluisweddings.com

Father Jerry Bellamy 687-4248.

travelintaps.com

jerry@santabarbaraweddingminister.com

VivaTacoBar.com

Gail Kelley Murray

Gourmet catering delivered for up to 700 guests.

Your Beautiful Wedding Minister.

455-5205. gaelkm@yahoo.com.

eat@vivatacobar.com

facebook.com/gail.kelleymurray

Zoo Catering Services by Rincon

Jon Ireland

angie@eventsbyrincon.com.

zoocateringbyrincon.com

886-2913. jon@oceanhills.org.

officiAnTs

Nancy Little Moon

drjonireland.com 698-6856. blessingsinparadise@yahoo.com.

Barbara Rose Sherman 569-5659. barbararosesherman@me.com.

blessingsinparadise.com

Patrice Handley

barbararosesherman.com

Nonreligious, nondenominational, interfaith, same-sex ceremonies performed.

886-5930. patrice@sbclassicweddings.com.

Barbra Mousouris 895-7428.

idosantabarbara.blogspot.com

santabarbaraclassicweddings.com

Captain Michael Finucan

Paul Brown Ministries

637-9220. captain@weddingsantabarbara.net.

637-8756. paulbrownministries@gmail.com.

weddingsantabarbara.net

Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz

Ceremonies by Nanette

886-3502. rabbi@zimratyah.org.

Nonreligious, nondenominational, interfaith, same-sex ceremonies performed.

452-0056. nanette@ceremoniesbynanette.com.

zimratyah.org

Reverend Miriam Lindbeck 452-0954. miriam@weddingsantabarbara.com.

ceremoniesbynanette.com

weddingsantabarbara.com

daniantman.com/weddings

Dr. Loretta Redd Nondenominational officiant honoring the love of all couples. Each ceremony originally crafted.

Coast 2 Coast Collection La Arcada Courtyard ~ 1114 State Street, Suite 10 ~ Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805.845.7888 ~ www.C2Ccollection.com Hours: Monday~Saturday: 10am-6pm

wedbyredd.com

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Sacred and unique weddings.

(609) 306-8038.

DAntman170@aol.com.

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Dani Antman

Wedding Registry ~ Luxury Dinnerware ~ Home Decor & Gifts ~ Unique Jewelry

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S.B. PediCab 910-7334.

683-7772. justin@aandjlimousine.com.

sbpedicab.com

aandjlimousine.com

S.B. Trolley Co.

BlueStar Parking

1 Garden St. 965-0353.

Valet parking, attendant, and private driving service.

1187 Coast Village Rd., Ste. 169, Montecito. info@bluestarparking.com.

Solvang Taxi & Wine Tours

sbtrolley.com

solvangtaxi.com

Gold Coast Limousines

consuLTAnTs/ PLanneRs

goldcoastlimos.com

Jump on the School Bus Bachelorette/bachelor parties and weddings. 331-2301.

jumpontheschoolbus.com

Rockstar Transportation 882-9191. info@rockstarsb.com.

rockstarsb.com

Rockstar Trolley 882-9191. info@rockstarsb.com.

rockstartrolley.com

S.B. Hot Rod Limo 689-6763. info@sbhotrodlimo.com.

sbhotrodlimo.com

In the privacy of your own hotel or location!

686-8294. winetours@solvangtaxi.com.

bluestarparking.com 3463 State St., Ste. 408. 966-5466. reservations@goldcoastlimos.com.

Exclusive Luxury Bridal Hair Services

Alegria by Design Armando Martinez & Shauna Timmons.

1221 State St., Ste. 90218 (888) 255-8992. info@alegriabydesign.com.

H A I R A RT BY

Monalisa

OV E R 3 0 Y RS EXPERIENCE IN BRIDES & R U N WAY

alegriabydesign.com

Alexandra Kolendrianos (323) 363-9005. lexi0115@aol.com.

alexandrak.com

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Ann Johnson Events Wedding coordinator, planning, and styling. 570-6396. ann@annjohnsonevents.com.

annjohnsonevents.com

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WEDDING HAIR STYLES featured in: Town & Country, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Borrowed & Blue and People Magazine

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Love + Story Events

Bijoux Events

729-2410. hello@loveandstoryevents.com.

403-1618.

Instagram and Twitter: @bijouxevents.

Wedding Location ServiceS 1272 coast village rd. • Montecito • 805.969.6963 • redstudionet.com

Travelin’ Taps Custom Draft Beer Tap Rentals

855-998-TAPS travelintaps.com | travelintaps@gmail.com

Magnolia Event Design + Planning

Davia Lee Events

886-4979. hello@magnoliaed.com.

588-4793. info@davialee.com.

magnoliaed.com

davialee.com

Donna Romani Events

Once in a Lifetime: Wedding Coordinating & Event Planning

146 Valdivia Dr. 286-6505. donna@donnaromanievents.com.

453-6172. dalina@gmail.com.

sbonceinalifetime.com

donnaromanievents.com

S.B. Elopement

Felici Events

Shauna Timmons & Armando Martinez 1221 State St., Ste. 90218.

(888) 255-8992. info@sbelopement.com.

836 Anacapa St., Ste. 1073. 895-3402. info@felicievents.com.

felicievents.com

sbelopement.com

Gatherings for Good

S.B. Venues

Brenda Cali. 399-2585. brenda@gatheringsforgood.com.

111 E. Haley St. 963-5766.

santabarbaravenues.com

gatheringsforgood.com

S.B. Wedding Coordinator

Hive Events

Toby Theule. 330-1729. toby@sbweddingcoordinator.com.

364-4401. teal@hiveeventssb.com.

Santa Barbara

Wedding Dance

WeDDing firSt Dance choreography and instruction

loveandstoryevents.com

bijouxevents.com

hiveeventssb.com

sbweddingcoordinator.com

Immaginare Events

S.B. Wedding Style

455-6608. giseli@immaginareevents.com.

836 Anacapa St., Ste. 1073. 895-3402. info@santabarbarawedding.com.

immaginareevents.com

santabarbarawedding.com

Jill & Co. Events

S.B. Wine Country Events

455-0722. jill@jillandcoevents.com.

jillandcoevents.com

info@sbwinecountryevents.com.

sbwinecountryevents.com

cont'd p. 26 >>> Visit us at Santa Barbara Dance Arts • FREE Consultation alana@sbdancearts.com • 805.966.5299 • sbdancearts.com

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self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, Bonnie Hope has deejayed around 3,000 weddings since 1982. She grew up as the go-to girl for music at parties, but she left her musical sensibilities untapped when she went to school fulltime to become a licensed therapist. After school, Hope decided to explore spinning records again and became an apprentice to a deejay downtown. She soon began booking gigs at sorority and fraternity parties in Isla Vista. With some experience under her belt, Hope branched out into weddings. “I really love weddings, so I wanted to explore that a little more,” she said. She decided to rent a booth at an area wedding fair and was flooded with phone calls following the fair. She founded Music

by Bonnie and has been providing wedding music ever since. I recently spoke with Hope about the ins and outs of being a wedding deejay.

What are your most consistently requested songs from the past? The party classics that people say, “Please do not play this at my wedding,” other people request, like “YMCA,” “Twist and Shout,” “Macarena,” and “Sweet Caroline.” Some people will play a run-of-the-mill reception song to make a special guest happy. Some people say, “If my mother asks for it, then play it.”

What is the most played song for the first dance and father/daughter dance? One of the most popular songs for the father/ daughter dance is “I Loved Her First” by Heartland. What I’ve noticed for these dances is they will pick a song that was special to them when the daughter was younger. For couples without a song, I tell them to pick one with appropriate lyrics and a danceable beat. Whatever song cou-

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ples pick, they should practice at home so that they’re not on the dance floor and realize they can’t dance to it, especially when everyone is watching.

What’s the most uniquely themed wedding you’ve worked? We did a Star Wars–themed wedding last year. For the grand entrance, the bridal party had the lightsabers up for the couple to walk through.

How do you compete with live wedding bands or more niche musicians? A reggae band won’t be able to play Glenn Miller big-band songs. What we try to do is encourage people who want a live band to consider a deejay to play before and after the band plays or during their breaks.

Do you see the desire for deejays disappearing in the future? The need for deejays won’t be disappearing. When iPods came on to the scene, people thought, “Oh, I’ll just make playlists and rent equipment,” and that didn’t last very long.

I think people are going to always need a deejay to play the right music at the right time, make announcements, and keep a smooth flow going, making sure all aspects of the day are seamless.

Do you see yourself doing this for another 20 years? I will do it as long as I love it and my clients love me. It’s so much a part of my life that it doesn’t feel like a job.

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To contact Bonnie Hope, see musicbybonnie.com or meet her in person at the Simply the Best Wedding Showcase of S.B. on Sunday, February 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the S.B. Woman’s Club. For tickets and information, see simplythebestofsb.com.

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Wedding ResouRce Guide

Soigné Productions Tonya Szele. 448-8028. tonya@soigneproductions.com.

Patrick’s Mobile Disc Jockey Deejays for special events. 570-0366. djpatrickb@live.com.

Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections

djdarlabea.com

djpatrickb.com

DJ Hecktik

Santa Barbara Entertainment

201 Industrial Wy., Ste. C, Buellton.

705-5467.

Award-winning deejay and emcee.

895-3400. djdarlabea@gmail.com.

Full-service professional mobile deejay and emcee. 259-8277.

djhecktik.com

DJ Zeke

S.B. Guitar Collective

djzekesb.com

sbguitarcollective.com

Frank Ramirez

Scott Topper Productions

637-6985.

Lilac Pâtisserie

GuitarWitt by Michael Witt

Society Jazz

334-0317. guitarwitt@gmail.com.

Jazz trio with crooner. 448-3788. sbcrooner@gmail.com.

1017 State St. 845-7400. info@lilacpatisserie.com.

Jaime Kostechko. 252-7566. hello@wildheartevents.com.

Wedding and events harpist.

698-7507. JeanneLMartin@cox.net.

So What?

jeannelmartin.com

A cool jazz kombo. ken@sowhatkombo.com.

JSH Music Productions

sowhatkombo.com

Live bands, deejay/emcee services, rehearsal dinner music.

(510) 697-7392. jon@jshmusic.com.

Ybarra Music

Area 51

jshmusic.com

ybarramusic.com

Live music. Motown, disco, rock ’n’ roll, and modern hits.

Ceremony classical/cocktail jazz/ reception dance band.

637-3632.

Laurie Rasmussen laurierasmussen.com

Anna’s Marketplace Bakery

area51livemusic.com

Lawrence Duff

AMS Entertainment

Singer, piano, keyboard, and acoustic guitar. 450-1777. info@lawrenceduff.com.

7018 Marketplace Dr., Goleta.

968-5590.

Harpist. 320-9337. info@laurierasmussen.com.

lawrenceduff.com

cAKes/BAKeRies

annas-bakery.net

Christine Dahl Pastries 569-5889. cdpastries@gmail.com.

santabarbaracakes.com

Bruce Goldish

Original music on Celtic harp.

962-0152. lgrean@verizon.net.

Crushcakes Cupcakery & Café

brucegoldish.com

Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Bárbara

Dan Willard Music Service

Mariachi, rancheras, sones, and boleros.

Available for weddings, quinceañeras, public and private events. 455-3661. mariachilasolasdesb@gmail.com.

mariachilasolasdesb.com

lilacpatisserie.com

Recipes Organic Bakery 604 Santa Barbara St. 965-3335.

recipesbakery.com

Rori’s Creamery Customized scoops, sundae, or madeto-order ice cream sandwich cart.

220-6019. events@roriscreamery.com

Guitarist Anthony Ybarra. 403-6375. anthony@ybarramusic.com.

Lorin Grean loringrean.com

jessicafosterconfections.com

societyjazz.com

ams-events.com

danwillardmusic.com

Jessica Foster Confections

scotttopperproductions.com

Jeanne Martin, PhD

Acoustic fingerstyle guitar. 965-5559. brucegoldish@gmail.com.

jeannines.com

Deejay extraordinaire and wedding officiant. S.B.’s premier music programmer since 1979. 453-1090. zerimar13@att.net.

Wild Heart Events

Deejays, emcees, bands, and musicians. 899-4000. tad@ams-events.com.

15 E. Figueroa St. 3607 State St. 1253 Coast Village Rd., Montecito.

(310) 889-4011. betsy@jeannines.com.

Deejay, lighting, and emcee services.

965-7978.

soigneproductions.com

MusiciAns/ deeJAYs

Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery

334-0317. sbguitarcollective@gmail.com.

guitarwitt.com

wildheartevents.com

decadenceweddingcakes.com

Deejays, bands, and more.

1470 E. Valley Rd., Ste. S. 969-7665.

sbentertain.com

Deejay, emcee, lighting, and photo booth.

698-0791. djzeke@gmail.com.

Live music, all genres, vocal and instrumental. danwillardmusic@gmail.com.

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DJ Darla Bea

1315 Anacapa St. 963-9353.

5392 Hollister Ave., Goleta. 845-2780.

4945 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria.

684-4300.

Alyssa Murray. 886-4042. events@crushcakes.com.

crushcakes.com

Your Cake Baker, Inc.

2018 Cliff Dr. 845-5519. info@yourcakebaker.com.

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