Santa Barbara Independent Wedding Resource Guide, 04/26/18

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Apr. 26, 2018

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Rachel Urbach and Davin Mantell (also on the cover). By Captured&Created

a y D F s i o T w a m rd o r F Inspiration & Ideas to Consider for Your Unique Wedding

It’s time to create the moment when you and your betrothed say yes to marriage. Do you want everyone you know to witness this day in a church, a few family members and some friends at a sunset ceremony on the beach, an officiant and one witness on a mountaintop, or a Halloween-themed costume party at a hotel ballroom?

Let the following pages inspire you as you read about Macy and Julio, the lovely couple who, because of the Montecito mudslides, thought their wedding was not to be, until many generous people came together to donate their goods and services in the spirit of community. And before you put a ring on it, learn the facts about stones mined from exploitative operations, also known as “blood diamonds” or “conflict diamonds.” Then gain insight into one groom’s thoughts about how the power of laughing has been a source of sustenance after 26 years of marriage.

This year’s issue also includes the complete Wedding Resource Guide listings, featuring beautiful images and names and contact information of all the area vendors needed, including a new travel category. Let our annual wedding guide make it easy for you to find all you need to help plan your unique day in beautiful Santa Barbara County. ♦

Check back next year for information on how to be listed in the 2019 Wedding Resource Guide. Listings are user submitted and do not automatically roll over from the previous year without verification.

On June 2, you must begin dialing 1 + area code + seven-digit telephone number when making local calls in the 805 area.

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Sara and Kyle at the S.B. Zoo. By Willa Kveta Photography

Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens Santa Barbara, Garden, and Arrellaga sts. 897-1982. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Alisal River Terrace at Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort Indoors: Capacity 150.

Outdoors: Capacity 250.

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

Arnoldi’s Café Patio: Capacity 150.

Banquet room: Capacity 50.

600 Olive St. Events: 886-2842, restaurant: 962-5394. arnoldis.com

Belmond El Encanto Outdoor ceremony locations: Capacity 44-200.

Reception space: Capacity 14-160.

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

Carr Winery Warehouse Capacity 125.

3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. 688-5757. info@carrwinery.com carrwinery.com/private-events

Casa de la Guerra

Convivo Restaurant

Capacity 250.

Capacity 100.

15 E. De la Guerra St. 966-1279. warner@sbthp.org. sbthp.org/casa-de-la-guerra-rental

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

Casa Las Palmas

County Courthouse

Seated: Capacity 60.

Cocktail style: Capacity 75 (including patio).

Sunken Gardens: Capacity 200.

Palm Terrace: Capacity 125.

Fiesta Stage: Capacity 80.

Giant Bird of Paradise area: Capacity 50.

Rotunda Lawn: Capacity 25.

Mural Room: Capacity 100.

323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1983. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Chase Palm Park Floral Gateway: Capacity 200.

Great Meadow: Capacity 3,000.

Plaza: Capacity 250.

Pavilion: Capacity 300.

323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1983. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Chase Palm Park Center Seated: Capacity 100.

Cocktail style: Capacity 125.

236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1983. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Circle Bar B Ranch Capacity 150.

1800 Refugio Rd., Goleta. 968-1113. weddings@circlebarb.com. circlebarbwedding.com Rincon Beach Club. By Willa Kveta Photography

1100 Anacapa St. 568-2460 x4. countyofsb.org/parks

Earl Warren Showgrounds Earl’s Place: Capacity 220.

Exhibit Building: Capacity 1,200.

Reception Garden: Capacity 150.

Warren Hall: Capacity 700.

3400 Calle Real. 687-0766. www.earlwarren.com

East Beach/Calle Puerto Vallarta Capacity 300.

Cabrillo Blvd. at Calle Puerto Vallarta.

897-1982. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

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Arbor: Capacity 150.

Grass: Capacity 60.

El Paseo Capacity 240.

813 Anacapa St. 962-6050. manager@elpaseosb.com. elpaseosb.com

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Julie and her bridesmaids at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore. By Willa Kveta Photography

Seated: Capacity 300.

Cocktail style: Capacity 400.

Hotel Californian Capacity 10-250.

36 State St. 882-0100. thehotelcalifornian.com

Imagine Park Capacity 300.

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

Impact Hub Capacity 300.

1117 State St. 570-6532. events@impacthubsb.com. ecopeek.com/impact-hub-santa-barbara

Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery Capacity 100.

VENUES cont'd Elings Park

Godric Grove: Capacity 175.

Singleton Pavilion: Capacity 200.

South Bluffs: Capacity 200.

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

Fairview Gardens Capacity 100.

598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. 570-6532. kkecopeek@gmail.com. ecopeek.com/fairview-gardens

15 E. Figueroa St. (310) 889-4011. betsy@jeannines.com.

Capacity 75.

fourseasons.com/santabarbara/ weddings

Franklin Neighborhood Center Capacity 125.

Gainey Vineyards Capacity 50-500.

Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse Capacity 75.

The Goodland, A Kimpton Hotel

Flightline Event Center & Catering Capacity 10-500.

521 Firestone Rd., Goleta. 845-7030. warren@flightlinerestaurant.com

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Capacity 15-500.

1260 Channel Dr. 969-2261.

4188 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria. 628-2555. info@heartstoneranch.net. heartstoneranch.net

1253 Coast Village Rd., Montecito.

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

1136 E. Montecito St. 897-2582. santabarbaraca.govvenues

3950 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez.

688-0558 x104. events@gaineyvineyard.com. gaineyvineyard.com

729-5537. info@farmhouserental.com. farmhouserental.com

HeartStone Ranch

Dinner: Capacity 180.

Cocktail style: Capacity 300.

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

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100 E. Carrillo St. 560-7557. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

The Granada Theatre Capacity 225.

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

The bridal table awaits Macy and Julio at Hotel Californian. By Kiel Rucker Photography.

More info on page 19.

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A happy couple says their vows in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

By Sarita Relis Photography

Uedding Resource Guide Roblar Winery

Capacity 300.

Capacity 300.

649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr. 845-2096. theterracefoundationsb.org/events

3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. 686-2943. bill@roblarwinery.com. roblarwinery.com

Presidio Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park Capacity 180.

670 Mission Canyon Rd. 682-4546. sbwomansclub.com

Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Capacity 100.

Capacity 200-600.

480 Glen Annie Rd., Goleta. 570-6532. kkecopeek@gmail.com. ecopeek.com/sage-hill-ranch Capacity 200.

1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. 683-4492. saintbarbara.net

Capacity 10-1,250.

Kimpton Canary S.B. Indoors: Capacity 130.

Outdoors: Capacity 130.

1232 De la Vina St. 897-1983. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

MacKenzie Adult Building

31 W. Carrillo St. 884-0300. marybeth.gilliland@ canarysantabarbara.com. canarysantabarbara.com

Seated: Capacity 70.

Cocktail style: Capacity 100.

La Mesa Park

Mission Rose Garden

Capacity 125.

295 Meigs Rd. 897-1982. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Leadbetter Beach Capacity 200.

Loma Alta & Shoreline drs. 897-1982. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café Capacity 40.

2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

688-7265 x214. catering@winemerchantcafe.com. winemerchantcafe.com

3111 State St. 897-2566. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Saint Barbara Events Center

Capacity 350.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B.

Capacity 100.

Sage Hill Ranch

Rincon Beach Club 3805 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria.

566-9933. sales@rinconcatering.com. eventsbyrincon.com

Louise Lowry Davis Center

Capacity 200.

123 E. Canon Perdido St. 966-1279. warner@sbthp.org. sbthp.org/presidio-rental

304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta.

681-7216. goletahistory.org

VENUES cont'd

Rockwood/S.B. Woman’s Club

Sandpiper Golf Club Capacity 200-500.

7925 Hollister Ave., Goleta. events@sandpipergolf.com. sandpipergolf.com/events-at-sandpiper

8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta. 968-0100. ritzcarlton.com/en/weddings

Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Riviera Mansion

5010 Santa Rosa Rd., Lompoc.

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

Capacity 100-220.

1332 Santa Barbara St. 884-8703. rivieramansionwedding.com

Capacity 150.

Chairs set in a circle for Vivian and Jay's ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B. By Rewind Photography

Capacity 200.

Los Olivos and Laguna sts. 897-1982. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Mosher Alumni House Capacity 120.

UCSB campus. 893-2957. ucsbalum.com/programs/mosher

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Pilgrim Terrace

The Narrative Loft Capacity 150.

1 N. Calle César Chávez, #240. 845-8870. thenarrativeloft.com

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113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 190. 456-8749. events@sbmm.org. santabarbaraoceanviewweddings.com

San Ysidro Ranch

S.B. Museum of Natural History

Accepting inquiries and bookings for 2019 weddings. Capacity 100-200.

Capacity 200.

S.B. Botanic Garden Capacity 30-80 (six locations).

1212 Mission Canyon Rd. 682-4726 x103.

Natalie Wiezel, nwiezel@sbbg.org. sbbg.org/venues

S.B. City College Capacity 3,500+ (four locations).

721 Cliff Dr. 965-0581 x2265. specialevents@sbcc.edu. sbcc.edu/weddings

S.B. Club Capacity 200.

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

S.B. Historical Museum Capacity 20-450.

136 E. De la Guerra St. 966-1601 x115. rentals@sbhistorical.org. sbhistorical.org

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

S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center Capacity 75-150.

211 Stearns Wharf. 962-2526 x111. mmoore@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org

S.B. Polo & Racquet Club Indoor: Capacity 100-125.

Outdoor: Capacity 3,000.

3300 Via Real, Carpinteria. 684-6683 events@sbpolo.com. sbpolo.com

S.B. Zoological Gardens Capacity 250-1,000.

500 Niños Dr. 566-9933. sbzoo.org/weddings

Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio Full Patio: Capacity 500.

Side Patio: Capacity 50.

Lounge: Capacity 120-200.

220 Gray Ave. 256-7353. patio@shalhoob.com. shalhoob.com

Shoreline Park Capacity 125.

La Marina and Shoreline Dr. 897-1982. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

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Capacity 12-400.

111 E. Haley St. 963-5766. santabarbaravenues.com

900 San Ysidro Ln., Montecito.

565-1700. salesadmin@sanysidroranch.com. sanysidroranch.com

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S.B. Maritime Museum

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Uedding Resource Guide The Ethically Chic

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been legitimately mined, shipped, and worldwide tradition that symbolizes purchased by the retailer — and should a courtship turned betrothal, and the have the paper trail to prove it. But, as with classic sparkle of a diamond set in a gold any regulation, the Kimberley Process isn’t band is the enduringly popular style favorite foolproof, so it’s wise to dig a bit deeper in Western culture. Thanks to the mega-suc- when investing in a diamond.

Once you’ve found your diamond, ask cessful De Beers advertising campaign of the 1940s, if Americans know anything about questions about the source of the stone. a diamond, it’s that “a diamond is forever,” The sales associate may not know details, making the gems an appealing choice to but the business owner will. Reputable symbolize an amorous romantic bond. But jewelers will be able to trace their diadiamonds also carry a decidedly unroman- monds all the way back to the mine. Ask to tic association with violence and see the jeweler’s company policy violation: Mining operations (in writing) about adherence in conflict zones, where to the Kimberley Process. gems are distributed by Commonly, jewelers in the United States corrupt governments Avoid Gems to fund insurgency, are prepared for the Mined in take a deadly toll on demand for ethically Conflict Zones their local environsourced stones and

by M A G G I E Y A T E S ment and population. willingly offer the information in their Diamonds are mined in a variety of company literature. regions throughout the Don’t be afraid to push world, and the business for details, especially if the practices of the mines differ jeweler or sales associate is cagey greatly depending on the country’s labor about any point in their supply chain. and environmental regulations — and Diamonds from Canada, Australia, South how strictly management adheres to Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Russia are those rules. “Blood diamonds,” or “con- generally in alignment with ethical polflict diamonds,” are stones excavated from icies; avoid diamonds from Zimbabwe, exploitative operations, such as those that Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire, which are often use child labor, unregulated labor prac- derived from regions of insurgency or use tices, and procedures deleterious to the mining practices that don’t adhere to the environment, or any mine used as a cash Kimberley Process’s mandate for responcow to finance violence, civil unrest, and sible environmental and labor protocols. war.

And while you’re researching your gem, In an effort to curtail the human-rights don’t forget to check the source of your and environmental violations perpetuated ring’s gold: Make sure it’s recycled or fair by the unchecked mining industry, the trade. Finally, it’s always a good idea to United Nations established the Kimber- double-check the quality of your stone by ley Process Certification Scheme in the getting it analyzed at an independent gem early 2000s. The Kimberley Process is lab. designed to prevent conflict diamonds There are also a number of alternafrom entering the market by requiring tives to the traditional diamond, such as diamond buyers and sellers to adhere to synthetic diamonds, a variety of colorful ethical sourcing practices. These laws set gemstones to match any personality, or a market standard, making it easier for recycled diamonds from antique jewelry. consumers to confidently purchase an Ask your jeweler about these options, as ethically sourced stone. A Kimberley Pro- they might align well with your budget or cess–certified diamond has, theoretically, taste. ♦

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Viva Modern Mexican

Capacity 150.

1114 State St. events@vivasb.com. vivasb.com

Smithy Kitchen + Bar

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Capacity 200-300.

1221 State St., Ste. 205. 962-7776. sohosb.com

Summerland Winery Capacity 40.

2330 Lillie Ave., Summerland.

318-1800. info@summerlandwine.com. summerlandwine.com

Timbers Event Center Capacity 50-500.

10 Winchester Canyon Rd., Goleta.

705-7488. warrendbutler@gmail.com.

The Unitarian Society of S.B. Ceremony: Capacity 285.

Reception: Capacity 200.

1535 Santa Barbara St. 965-4583 x223. facilities@ussb.org. ussb.org/love

Villa & Vine

The Wayfarer Indoor: Capacity 50.

Outdoor: Capacity 100.

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

Westside Neighborhood Center Capacity 175.

423 W. Victoria St. 897-2566. santabarbaraca.gov/venues

Whispering Rose Ranch Capacity 800.

Please inquire for address. 878-5401. info@whisperingroseranchwedding.com. whisperingroseranch.com

Wine Cask Capacity 20-100.

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

JEWELERS

Capacity 200.

33 Jewels at El Paseo

878-5401. info@villaandvineweddings.com. villaandvineweddings.com

814 State St. 957-9100.

33jewels.com

Bryant & Sons, Ltd. 812 State St. 966-9187.

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

565-4411. info@bryantandsons.com. bryantandsons.com

Calla Gold Jewelry Jewelry designer

963-4157. calla@callagoldjewelry.com. callagold.com

Coast 2 Coast Collection

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7 E. Anapamu St. events@smithysb.com. smithysb.com

Capacity 450.

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

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682-5811. calif.aaa.com

Best Room Block Rates 691-2757. bestroomblockrates@gmail.com.

Montecito Village Travel 3329 State St. 969-5096. montecitovillagetravel.com

Santa Barbara Travel Bureau 1028 State St. 966-3116. sbtravel.com

TravelStore 1324 State St., Ste. C. 963-6521. tanya.b@travelstore.com. travelstore.com/santa-barbara-travelstore

SALONS, SPAS, MAKEUP & HAIR About Faces Skincare Skincare and makeup

Mira Bella Salon and Spa, 1819 Cliff Dr., Ste. B. 682-5294. tinyurl.com/AboutFacesSalon

Cielo Spa Boutique 1725 State St., Ste. C. 687-8979. cielospasb.com

Cutting Edge Hair and body salon

5779 Calle Real, Goleta. 681-8100. cuttingedgehairandbodysalon.com

Dreamcatcher Artistry On-location makeup and hair

453-5029. info@dreamcatcherartistry.com. dreamcatcherartistry.com

Float Luxury Spa 18 E. Canon Perdido St. 845-7777. floatluxuryspa.com

The Groom Concierge 108 W. Mission St. 626-0370. thegroomconcierge.com

Henna Me Beautiful 633-0778. contact@hennamebeautiful.com. hennamebeautiful.com

Julie Morgan Hair Makeup 770-8126. julie@juliemorganhairandmakeup.com. juliemorganhairandmakeup.com

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

Santa Barbara Bride Wedding hair and makeup

Jenny gets her makeup done before her big day at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. See her final look above right. By Willa Kveta Photography

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Uedding Resource Guide PHOTOGRAPHERS Annie W. Photography anniewphoto@gmail.com. anniewphotography.us

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

Bob Faulkner Photography 252-1905. JustBob@Me.com. bobfaulknerphotography.com

ByCherry Photography

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

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

Shanna Spencer Style Dolce Vista Salon, 315 Meigs Rd. 455-1997. shan1232000@gmail.com. shannaspencerstyle.com

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

The Camera Bus 870-5652. info@805camerabus.com. thecamerabus.com

Captured&Created (914) 330-1937. carlyotnessweddings@gmail.com. capturedandcreated.com

Skin Deep Salon 3405 State St. 687-9497. info@skindeepsalon.com. skindeepsalon.com

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

Studio B Salon and Style Bar 108 W. Mission St. 626-0370. studiobbeauty.com

TEAM hair & makeup

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3040 State St., Ste. 9E. (888) 338-8326. info@teamhairandmakeup.com. teamhairandmakeup.com Parisa at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B. By Rewind Photography

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PHOTOGRAPHERS cont'd Doug Ellis Event and Business Photography

Jessica Maher Photography

669-8776. doug@dougellis.com. dougellisphoto.com

612-0007. hello@jessicamaherphotography.com. jessicamaherphotography.com

Cara Robbins Studio

Just Kiss Collective

259-6765. cara@cararobbinsstudio.com. cararobbinsstudio.com

636-1124. hello@justkisscollective.com. justkisscollective.com

Emily Hart-Roberts Photography

Kacie Jean Photography

Specializing in small, intimate ceremonies

735 State St., Ste. 406. 705-6264. info@kaciejean.com. kaciejeanphotography.com

448-5487. emilyhr@verizon.net. emilyhart-roberts.com

Eric Roland Photography 698-1962. ericjroland@me.com. ericrolandphotography.com

Fine Heart Photography

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

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Weddings. Receptions.

Celebrations.

637-0752. fineheartphotography.com

Head & Heart Photography 618-2510. hello@headandheartphotography.com. headandheartphotography.com

Jay Farbman Photography

Rancho La Patera & Stow House

735 State St., Ste 101. 886-2328. jayfarbman@gmail.com. jayfarbmanphoto.com Vivian and Jay's flower girl. By Rewind Photography

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his is a love story, amour amid stormy weather. And there’s a mudslide in the middle of it. It’s a script for a disaster romance that no Hollywood studio would turn down. But beyond the drama of calamity and the emotional uncertainty that comes with simultaneous celebration and mourning, this is a story about a community’s effort to witness and provision new beginnings, even in the early stages of its own daunting physical and spiritual recovery.

Recall the days before the Thomas Fire, before the hills fell: Santa Barbara had enduring heat through the fall, and we crossed our fingers for a wet winter to alleviate the doldrums of drought. The Hotel Californian, a luxury complex on the waterfront, opened after years of construction and preparation. Julio Peñuela, a seasoned hospitality service professional, had been working tire-

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lessly on the Californian’s staff development.

Julio had been in Santa Barbara almost a decade and had done tours of duty at several of Santa Barbara’s finer establishments, including El Encanto and the Bacara, where he met Macy Weiser.

She was a redheaded beauty working concierge, and he developed a crush on her (from a respectable distance).

The couple finally hit it off at a party: Too bad it was Macy’s going-away party before moving to San Francisco. The two kept in contact, and when Macy returned to her native Montecito, Julio put in a good word to get her hired where he worked, at El Encanto.

The romantic-milestone montage that followed included moments beneath

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the parade of lights in the harbor, an engagement in Mexico, and planning a lovely, rustic, California-chic wedding that would bring family and friends together from around the world. Macy and Julio sent out invitations for a celebration in the Santa Ynez Valley for January 20, 2018.

Fall turned to winter, and a few days into unsuspecting December, the Ventura hills caught fire. Having grown up in Montecito, Macy was no stranger to smoke columns on the horizon—but watching the blaze assault the coast, updated in real time on social media, was overwhelming. She and Julio evacuated their home in Montecito and hoped it would still be standing when the danger had passed. It was a harrowing series of weeks, but the fire was contained by the beginning of the new year, and the community collectively exhaled a clearaired sigh of relief.

Until the rains came. Cliché but accurate, a dark and stormy night brought devastation to Montecito. A torrent of mud, held to the barren hillsides by only the charred remains of weedling tendrils, washed through the canyons unbridled, heedless of society’s structures.

Macy and Julio awoke that night to confusion — an explosion from a destroyed gas line had sparked a fire that set the dumping skies aglow in an apocalyptic tableau. The creeks on either side of their house had turned to runaway rapids that surged over their banks, and the couple knew a debris flow was an imminent possibility.

Without power or cell service, they decided to wait out the storm at El Encanto, but the freeway was closed and the back roads were impassable, either flooded up to the hood of the car or strewn with downed power lines. After several hours of driving through darkness and downpour, the couple made one last effort to escape Montecito — they crested the hill on Jameson Lane and were faced with an unrecognizable landscape of mud, dotted with empty cars washed downstream, an eerie prelude to the yet-unfathomable disaster.

In the morning, the full extent of the devastation was evident. Everything for a block on either side of their house was gone. The sudden void replacing the neighborhoods in which Macy had grown up was disturbing; it was difficult to reconcile that the gentle creek she’d played in as a child, with toy boats and fishing lures despite a lack of fish, was the same swelling flood that had destroyed homes and stolen lives.

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Like the washed-away reminders of a happy childhood, Macy and Julio’s wedding, a symbolic beginning of a bright new future, seemed susceptible to ruin. After seven months of planning, their venue in Los Alamos was unreachable. Inaccessible, too, were many of the vendors providing services for the event. But the more pressing emotional priority was the staggering loss to the community. Amid grief and confusion, Macy and Julio felt a flagging motivation to reinvent a wedding from scratch in only a few weeks. Though grateful to be unscathed, a celebration didn’t feel like the most appealing idea. With resignation, they considered postponement or a quiet elopement.

But the battered community, in need of joyful occasions, rallied behind the young couple. Macy and Julio’s wedding planner, Tanya Paye of RSVP Weddings, took up her clients’ cause. In a 72-hour period, Tanya sent upward of 2,000 texts to get any available wedding vendors on board for the Peñuela-Weiser nuptial celebration, and the generosity of the community exploded as vendor after vendor offered their services. In only a few days, the couple went from accepting that life can get in the way of celebrating milestones to having a ceremony built with the love and support of their community.

On January 19, 2018, Macy Weiser married Julio Peñuela at the Hotel Californian. One hundred people came to celebrate the couple: Those who could drive did so; those who couldn’t braved the crowded trains or arrived by boat. “It’s hard to ask for help, especially when you realize you’re so lucky compared to what other people have lost,” said Macy of her and Julio’s brush with calamity. Yet the vendors who offered their services expressed common sentiment and motivation: overcoming the halt of the tragedy by focusing on positive manifestations of forward momentum.

Some detractors felt that a wedding so soon after a tragedy was insensitive, but the wedding was more than just a celebration of Macy and Julio’s love and commitment. The observance of a joyful, fresh start was a soothing moment for a community in chaos that reminded everyone that happiness can flourish even in dark times. From the literal ashes, Macy and Julio’s incredible “potluck” wedding not only brought family, friends, and community together to share an atmosphere full of love; it represented the indomitable spirit of Santa Barbara and Montecito, even in the wake of catastrophe. ♦

V E N D O R - D O N AT E D S E R V I C E S Absolutely Fabulous Glamour: facebook.com/AbFabGlamour ♦ Belmond El Encanto: belmond.com/usa ♦ Bella Vista Designs: bellavistadesigns.com ♦ Catering Connection: cateringconnect.com ♦ DJ Hecktik: djhecktik.com ♦ DJ Zeke: djzekesb.com ♦ Heart & Soul Band ♦ Hotel Californian: thehotelcalifornian.com ♦ I Heart My Groom: iheartmygroom.com ♦ La Tavola Linens: latavolalinen.com ♦ Laurie Rasmussen, Harpist: laurierasmussen.com ♦ Margaret Joan Florals: margaretjoanflorals.com ♦ Milk and Honey Farm Vintage Rentals: milkandhoneyvintagerentals.com ♦ Miriam Lindbeck: weddingsantabarbara.com ♦ Riviera Productions: rivierasb.com ♦ RSVP Weddings & Events: rsvpsb.com ♦ Sammie Bosco Designs: sammiebosco.com ♦ Santa Ynez Valley Elite Event Party Rentals: syveliteevents.com ♦ Selena Marie Weddings and Events: selenamarieevents.com ♦ Tiger Lily Rentals: tigerlilyrentals.com ♦ Tru Beauty: instagram.com/sbtrubeautylashba ♦ The Wedding Trashers: selenamarieevents.com/the-wedding-trashers

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PHOTOGRAPHERS cont'd from p. 17 Kristen Beinke Photography

Photography by Isaac

110 W. Mission St. 403-4742. info@kristenbeinke.com. kristenbeinke.com

Photojournalistic-style photography and videography

455-0856. isaacarte@gmail.com. photographybyisaac.com

Photography studio

Rewind Photography

1221 State St., Ste. 6. 845-0030. ladymcclintockstudios.com

130 Garden St. 768-4888. matt@rewindphotography.com. rewindphotography.com

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

Linda Blue Photography 708-2583. linda@labluephotography.com. labluephotography.com

Michelle Lauren Photography 448-2534. michelle@michellelauren.com. michellelauren.com

Patricia Clarke Studio 452-7739. patriciaclarkestudio.net

Pinnel Photography 1101 E. Haley St. 319-9467. hello@pinnelphotography.com. pinnelphotography.com

Molly-Ann Molly-AnnLeikin Leikin Emmy Emmynominee nominee TEL TEL800-851-6588 800-851-6588 EML EMLmolly@anythingwithwords.com molly@anythingwithwords.com WEB WEBwww.anythingwithwords.com www.anythingwithwords.com

Imagine your honeymoon here...

Riviera Productions Wedding and event videography

452-7069. jennie@rivierasb.com. rivierasb.com

Sarita Relis Photography 569-6564. info@saritarelis.com. saritarelis.com

Tidepool Pictures

Photo by Tahiti Legends

Full-service video production

965-2929. tidepoolpictures.com

Tobin Photography tobin@tobinphotography.com. tobinphotography.com

Veils & Tails Photography 705-3649. veilstailsphoto@gmail.com. veilsandtailphoto.com

Willa Kveta Photography 633-4633. willa@willakveta.com. willakveta.com

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Invitations

Signs & Posters

Hand Lettering

Place Name Cards

Modern Calligraphy

Menu

Save the Date

Seating Plan

RSVP Cards

Vows

Order of Service

Gifts & Favors

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Uedding Resource Guide Elan Event Rentals

Event design, lighting, audio, and visual

Specialty décor

966-9616. mail@bellavistadesigns.com. bellavistadesigns.com

760-0544. info@elaneventrentals.com. elaneventrentals.com

Bright Event Rentals

Bachelorette, bachelor, and after-parties

Event specialists, from tent top to tabletop

1120 Mark Ave., Carpinteria. 566-3566.

55 Industrial Wy., Buellton. 686-1115. sales-sb@bright.com. bright.com Sarah getting ready before her wedding at El Paseo. By Willa Kveta Photography

WEDDING WEAR Antoinette Boutique 1046 Coast Village Rd. 969-1515. antoinetteboutique.com

Bella Notte Due 455-3424. sales@bellanottedue.com. bellanottedue.com

Men’s Wearhouse 719 State St. 962-2694. menswearhouse.com

Paper Source

INVITATIONS Butterbean Studios info@butterbeanstudios.com. butterbeanstudios.com

folio press & paperie 301 Motor Wy. 966-1010. print@woottonprinting.com. foliopressandpaperie.com

Letter Perfect 969-7998. letterperfectsb@gmail.com. letterperfectsantabarbara.com

Paper & Cloth

Luxury gift and tableware boutique and wedding and gift registry

500 Anacapa St. 564-2410. events@eoslounge.com. eoslounge.com

Fanciful Design Co. Handmade French paper florals

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

Fitness Evolution

Paper Star

La Arcada Courtyard, 1114 State St., Ste. 10.

845-7888. info@c2ccollection.com. c2ccollection.com

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

County of Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder

Islay Events

The Stationery Collection

Issues marriage licenses and certified copies and performs and appoints friends/family to ceremonies

1125 State St. 845-0114. papersource.com

1470 E. Valley Rd., Ste. K, Montecito.

969-3414. stationerycollection@gmail.com. stationerycollection.com

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

Coast 2 Coast Collection

Eos Lounge

SERVICES AND RENTALS Ambient Event Design Lighting, sound, fabrics, video, florals, complete decor, and design

1100 Anacapa St. 568-2250. sbcrecorder.com

Discount Party Rental Everything from chairs to china

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

Trainer, nutritionist, life coach

(310) 927-1577. fitnessevolutionsb.com Lighting, sound, décor, power, video, and fabric treatments

747 S. Kellogg Ave., Ste. C, Goleta.

202-5510. sales@islayevents.com. islayevents.com

Dr. Jessica Higgins Connected couple: your map to happy, lasting love

(303) 689-2285. jessica@drjessicahiggins.com. drjessicahiggins.com

Radhika with her wedding party at S.B. Zoo. By Willa Kveta Photography

886-8444. sales@ambientevent.com. ambientevent.com

AMS Events Lighting and photo booths

899-4000. tad@ams-events.com. ams-events.com

Anything with Words Molly-Ann Leikin, executive speechwriter and Emmy nominee

845-6318. anythingwithwords.com

Wedding and event design

Artisan Excursion

(917) 250-8754. pb@bypaperandcloth.com. bypaperandcloth.com

734-7565. artisanexcursion@gmx.com. artisanexcursion.com

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RESTAURANT • LOUNGE

Steps from the sunken garden in Santa Barbara The Chase offers a nostalgic venue for creating a great rehearsal dinner or wedding reception experience that fits your budget.

Just 4 Fun Party Rentals, Inc.

Santa Barbara Dance Center

133 E. De la Guerra St., Ste. 62.

721 E. Gutierrez St. 680-5484. sales@just4funpartyrentals.com. just4funpartyrentals.com

127 W. Canon Perdido St. 899-2901. info@santabarbaradancecenter.com. www.santabarbaradancecenter.com

Leslee Sipress 966-6314. lsipress@aol.com.

Milk and Honey Farm Vintage Rentals

531 E. Cota St. 966-5299. alana@sbdancearts.com. weddingdancesb.com

Vintage props and furniture

687-4456. jenniferhoush@msn.com. milkandhoneyvintagerentals.com

1012 State Street chasebarandgrill.com free parki n g i n rear

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965-8249. bonnie@musicbybonnie.com. musicbybonnie.com

The Olive Oil Source

Town & Country Event Rentals

Custom-labeled olive oil and balsamic vinegar wedding favors

1 N. Calle César Chávez, Ste. 7. 770-3300. infosb@tacer.biz. townandcountryeventrentals.com

Photo booths, deejays, and lighting

688-1014. partyfavors@oliveoilsource.com. partyfavors.oliveoilsource.com

Parasols in Paradise Sales and rentals of parasols

Unique

The Tent Merchant Inc. Prop & Décor Showroom, 436 E. Gutierrez St. Haley Will-Call Warehouse, 202 E. Haley St. 963-6064. info@thetentmerchant.com. thetentmerchant.com

Music by Bonnie & Co.

(805) 965-4351

S.B. Wedding Dance @ S.B. Dance Arts Traditional dances and specialty dances (flash mobs, hip-hop, Broadway, and more)

Calligraphy

636-0439. info@parasolsinparadise.com. parasolsinparadise.com

Wedding for Two Elopement Specialists 705-8069. weddingfortwosb@gmail.com. weddingfortwosb.com

FLOWERS Bright Inc.

Wedding Gifts

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

Cody Floral Design

to be

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

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

Remembered

ella & louie

Early California Antiques

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1331 State St, SB www.earlycaliforniaantiques.com 805-837-8735

Lynee Gonsalves and Brad Bennet celebrate after their nuptials at Carpinteria's HeartStone Ranch.

Flowers by Terra Malia Designs. See their reception above right. By ByCherry Photography

Tracy Morris

722-5553. studio@ellaandlouie.com. ellaandlouie.com

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FORMAL GOWNS LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN

Hogue & Co

Lazy Acres Market 302 Meigs Rd. 564-4410. lazyacres.com

Margaret Joan Florals 705-8884. mjflorals@gmail.com. margaretjoanflorals.com

Terra Bella Event Florals Wedding and event floral design

729-2790. amanda@terrabellaflorals.com. terrabellaflorals.com

Terra Malia Designs 1118 STATE STREET 1118 STATE STREET 1118 STREET

Terra Basche

966-5521. terramaliadesigns.com

Trace Robinson Freelance and wedding flowers

448-3807. tracerobinson.com

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

CATERING

The Village Gardener 745-1125. villagegardener1@verizon.net. thevillagegardenersb.com

Beans BBQ & Catering

renaissancesb.com

(805) 963-7800 (805) 963-7800 963-7800 (805)

Sue Wong, $400

Breathtaking views of Santa Barbara for your rehearsal dinner, reception or post wedding brunch

Full-service and buffet-style catering

294-3209. beansbbqsb@gmail.com. beansbbq.com

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

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525 San Ysidro Rd., Montecito.

969-1343. info@srhogue.com. hoguefloral.com

The Chase Restaurant & Lounge 1012 State St. 965-4351. thechase805@gmail.com. chasebarandgrill.com Wedding for Two Elopement Specialists

113 Harbor Way • Free Valet Parking • By The Boats

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5925 Calle Real, Goleta.

964-3811. events@ countrycateringcompany.com. countrycateringcompany.com

Funk Zone Patio Catering 220 Gray Ave. 256-7379. catering@shalhoob.com. shalhoob.com

Island View Catering 569-5747. avrey@ivcatering.com. ivcatering.com

Jack’s Bistro Catering

圀䔀䐀䐀䤀一䜀 刀䔀䌀䔀倀吀䤀伀一匀 䈀刀䤀䐀䄀䰀 匀䠀伀圀䔀刀匀 刀䔀䠀䔀䄀刀匀䄀䰀 䐀䤀一一䔀刀 倀栀漀渀攀㨀 ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㠀㐀㔀ⴀ㜀㄀㄀㈀ 䤀 䔀洀愀椀氀㨀 最洀䀀猀洀椀琀栀礀猀戀⸀挀漀洀

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

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

Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant

Lazy Acres Market

965-6173. onsitecatering@losarroyos.net. losarroyos.net

302 Meigs Rd. 564-4410. lazyacres.com

Lorraine Lim Catering

Made From Scratch In Santa Barbara

tondigelato.com tondigelato@gmail.com 805-921-9250

Sonia and Ben right after their "I do's" at Rincon Beach Club. By Willa Kveta Photography

646-2200. lorrainelimcatering@gmail.com. lorrainelimcatering.com

For 50 people minimum

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

688-7265 x214. catering@winemerchantcafe.com. winemerchantcafe.com

Sarah and Peter's El Paseo reception. By Willa Kveta Photography

Uedding Resource Guide Tondi Gelato

22 W. Mission St., Ste. G. 568-1896. chefmichael@michaelscateringsb.com. michaelscateringsb.com

921-9250. tondigelato@gmail.com. tondigelato.com

Omni Catering

Gourmet catering delivered for up to 700 guests

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

Rincon Events 566-9933. summer@eventsbyrincon.com. eventsbyrincon.com

Stanton’s Gourmet Catering

angie@eventsbyrincon.com. zoocateringbyrincon.com

OFFICIANTS

Custom Invitation Packages Menus, Maps & Seating Place Cards

Custom Stationery & Thank You’s Perfect for Newlyweds

Barbara Rose Sherman Beautiful, meaningful, and memorable ceremonies

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569-5659. barbararosesherman@me.com. barbararoseweddings.com

print@woottonprinting.com or 805.966.1010 301 motor way, santa barbara – the hub PE

965-4441. stantonsgourmet@gmail.com. stantonsgourmet.com

Zoo Catering Services by Rincon

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Pure Joy Catering

eat@vivatacobar.com

in-house letterpress offset & digital printing

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4835 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria.

564-4200. info@omnicateringsb.com. omnicateringsb.com

VivaTacoBar.com

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Rockstar Transportation

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

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

Bachelorette/bachelor parties and weddings

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

331-2301. jumpontheschoolbus.com

Head & Heart Photography

OFFICIANTS cont'd

Barbra Mousouris

895-7428. momouse1@outlook.com. idosantabarbara.com

Ceremonies by Nanette Nonreligious, nondenominational, interfaith, same-sex ceremonies performed

452-0056. nanette@ceremoniesbynanette.com. ceremoniesbynanette.com

Dani Antman Sacred and unique weddings

(609) 306-8038. dantman170@aol.com. daniantman.com/weddings

Dr. Loretta Redd Nondenominational officiant honoring the love of all couples

wedbyredd.com

Father Jerry Bellamy 687-4248. jerry@bellamyservices.com. weddingwire.com/fatherjerrybellamy

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

886-5930. patrice@sbclassicweddings.com. santabarbaraclassicweddings.com

Rabbi Elihu Gevirtz 886-3502. rabbielihu@gmail.com. zimratyah.org

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

Sandra L. Williams Ordained minister

1187 Coast Village Rd., Ste. 1-248.

636-3089.

TRANSPORTATION A and J Limousine 683-7772. justin@aandjlimousine.com. aandjlimousine.com

BlueStar Parking Valet parking, attendant, and private driving service

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

Eos S.B. Wine Tours and Transportation Wine tours, private charters, celebrations packages, and wedding routes

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Alegria by Design

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1221 State St., Ste. 90218.

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686-8294. winetours@solvangtaxi.com. solvangtaxi.com Rachel and Davin. By Captured&Created

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Donna Romani Events 146 Valdivia Dr. 286-6505. donna@donnaromanievents.com. donnaromanievents.com

Felici Events 836 Anacapa St., Ste. 1073.

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KEEP CALM AND LAUGH ON

Advice on What Can Help Make a Marriage Work

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by B R I A N T A N G U A Y

hen it comes to marriage, I don’t consider myself an expert, even though my marriage is now cresting 26 years. If you think about it, the institution of marriage is counterintuitive; the idea that we commit our life to one person for as long as we both shall live, through all the vicissitudes of time, health, child-rearing, financial boom and bust, jobs, domiciles, provenances, midlife crisis, and menopause is, on the one hand, an example of human hubris and, on the other, a testament to our indefatigable optimism.

How do we make it work once we have bought the ticket and jumped on this ride? Love, of course, goes without saying, but if I’ve learned anything in the past two decades, it’s that humor might be as important, if not more so. And by this, I mean the ability to laugh at yourself, because marriage will expose your every quirk, foible, oddity, idiosyncrasy, and annoying habit.

Being able to laugh at oneself is valuable in every area of life, but perhaps nowhere more so than in marriage. Because, along with loving things and kind things, you and your partner will inevitably do or say mean things and unthinking things to one another. If you stay together, and I hope —having reached the point of deciding to form a union, that you have spent as much time, if not more, contemplating Youth and beauty fade, as they must, but love and respect abide, your marriage as you have your wedding a soothing balm for the seasons of day — you will. our earthly lives. The poet Pablo During the Tea and Thomas fires, Neruda knew a thing or two when my wife and I packed our vehicles about the sort of love I’m speakin preparation for evacuation, the first ing of: thing we stowed was our wedding album, a thick book with brown leather covers, a That’s why I love you and yet not why. dusty treasure full of images that capture There are so many reasons, and freeze us at that point in time when and yet so few, together we stepped into the unknown. for love has to be so, Someday you and your partner, involving and general, glancing back at the life you have forged particular and terrifying, together, will hopefully find yourselves joyful and grieving, giggling, chortling, or roaring at your flowering like the stars, younger selves. My advice is, why wait? and measureless as a kiss.

Laugh now and often. ♦

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637-3632. area51livemusic.com

AMS Entertainment Deejays, emcees, bands, and musicians

899-4000. tad@ams-events.com. ams-events.com

Bruce Goldish Acoustic finger-style guitar

965-5559. brucegoldish@gmail.com. brucegoldish.com

Dan Willard Music Service Live music, all genres, vocal and instrumental

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CONSULTANTS/PLANNERS cont'd

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Jill & Co. Events

S.B. Elopement

Soigné Productions

455-0722. jill@jillandcoevents.com. jillandcoevents.com

Shauna Timmons and Armando Martinez

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448-8028. tonya@soigneproductions.com. soigneproductions.com

Award-winning deejay and emcee

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Love + Story Events 729-2410. hello@loveandstoryevents.com. loveandstoryevents.com

Magnolia Event Design + Planning 691-2757. hello@magnoliaed.com. magnoliaeventdesign.com

Once in a Lifetime Wedding coordinating and event planning

1221 State St., Ste. 90218.

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

S.B. Wedding Coordinator Toby Theule

330-1729. toby@sbweddingcoordinator.com. sbweddingcoordinator.com 836 Anacapa St., Ste. 1073. 895-3402. info@santabarbarawedding.com. santabarbarawedding.com

S.B. Wine Country Events

Onyx + Redwood

info@sbwinecountryevents.com. sbwinecountryevents.com

Rani Hoover, Inspired Weddings & Events LLC 245-8199. ranihoover@gmail.com. ranihoover.com

259-8277. djhecktik.com

S.B. Wedding Style

453-6172. sbonceinalifetime@gmail.com. sbonceinalifetime.com 403-1618. info@onyxandredwood.com. bijouxevents.com

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

Kerry Lee Dickey Doehr, certified wedding professional

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Live music; Motown, disco, rock ’n’ roll, and modern hits; ceremony classical/ cocktail jazz/reception dance band.

864 Cheltenham Rd. 364-4213. info@selenamarieevents.com. selenamarieevents.com Radhika and Glen's S.B. Zoo reception. By Willa Kveta Photography

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Ybarra Music

Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery

Harpist for weddings and events

Guitarist Anthony Ybarra

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

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

403-6375. anthony@ybarramusic.com. ybarramusic.com

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

CAKES/BAKERIES

Lawrence Duff Singer, piano, keyboard, and acoustic guitar

450-1777. info@ lawrenceduff.com. lawrenceduff.com

Lorin Grean Original music on Celtic harp

962-0152. lgrean@ verizon.net. loringrean.com

Mariachi Las Olas de Santa Bárbara

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Mariachi, rancheras, sones, and boleros; available for weddings, MUSICIANS/DEEJAYS cont'd quinceañeras, and public DJ Zeke and private events Deejay, emcee, lighting, and photo booth 455-3661.

698-0791. djzeke@gmail.com. djzekesb.com

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Elite Disc Jockeys

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Deejay, emcee, lighting, video and photo booth

Photo booths, deejays, and lighting

331-4416. info@elitediscjockeys.com. elitediscjockeys.com

Frank Ramirez Deejay extraordinaire and wedding officiant

453-1090. zerimar13@att.net. facebook.com/frank.ramirez.104

GuitarWitt by Michael Witt

7018 Marketplace Dr., Goleta. 968-5590. annas-bakery.net

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

Crushcakes Cupcakery & Café 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

Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections 201 Industrial Wy., Ste. C, Buellton.

705-5467. decadenceweddingcakes.com

637-6985. jessicafosterconfections.com

Lilac Pâtisserie 1017 State St. 845-7400. events@lilacpatisserie.com. lilacpatisserie.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes 5784 Calle Real, Goleta. 845-4899. nothingbundtcakes.com

Recipes Organic Bakery 604 Santa Barbara St. 965-3335. info@recipesbakery.com. recipesbakery.com

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

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Patrick’s Mobile Disc Jockey Deejays for special events

570-0366. djpatrickb@live.com. djpatrickb.com

Santa Barbara Entertainment Deejays, bands, and more

334-0317. guitarwitt@gmail.com. guitarwitt.com

1470 E. Valley Rd., Ste. S., Montecito.

969-7665. sbentertain.com

JSH Music Productions

Society Jazz

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

Jazz trio with crooner.

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

Anna’s Marketplace Bakery

Jessica Foster Confections

448-3788. sbcrooner@gmail.com. societyjazz.com Parisa and Mershad newly married at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, S.B. By Rewind Photography

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