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Wedding Guide
MIKE L ARSON
A planning guide to help you find the wedding resources you seek in Santa Barbara County.
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The Wedding of JILL & GOKHAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE LARSON
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ill La Fleur of La Fleur Weddings & Events has been a local wedding planner and event designer for the past 16 years and was recently named one of the top wedding planners in the world by Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. Although she has planned large and lavish weddings here in Santa Barbara and her home of Santa Ynez as well as around the world, when it came to her own wedding she preferred to keep it local and intimate. She and her husband Gokhan, the personal trainer at Recovery Ranch and the manager and trainer of Ranch Gym in Santa Ynez, met years ago and became very good friends before eventually falling madly in love and realizing they were soul mates.
Wedding cake by Christine Dahl.
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The couple also served Turkish Delight by Seven Hills Turkish Imports.
For their family rehearsal dinner the night prior, they decided to stay in and cook homemade pizzas and serve them with a local cheese and charcuterie board, local and organic salad (much of which was organically grown in Jill and Gokhan’s own home garden) and local Santa Ynez Valley wines. Jill and her sister, Colleen La Fleur of Atelier de La Fleur, recently teamed up to provide both planning and floral design services locally and worldwide. The design elements they came up with included a romantic, organic display of locally sourced plants and floral in a soft, romantic palette of grey, ivory, champagne and gold mixed with touches of soft peach and greenery. The meal was important to them as well. They brought in Luca Crestanelli, of SY Kitchen, to prepare their favorite dishes and the wines came from Sunstone Winery. The two-tier wedding cake was created by Christine Dahl and served with Turkish Delight and Turkish coffee from a local Santa Barbara shop, Seven Hills Turkish Imports. The custom paper goods were created by Honey Paper in Los Olivos using the design of the Turkish rug that Jill and Gokhan said their vows on during the ceremony and the Fleur-de-Lis family emblem. All of this was photographed beautifully by the talented Mike Larson, someone Jill has worked with for many years.
Wedding Guide Contributor Zohe Felici Zohe’s career has included stints overseeing all aspects of special events as the wedding and special events manager for some of the top luxury resorts in the world and event management companies in the country. Fearlessly producing over 300 flawless and memorable experiences for her clients, Zohe scaled her business beyond event production by acquiring Santa Barbara Wedding Style, a digital media platform publishing company. Zohe is delighted to showcase her knowledge and experience in special events, serving both engaged couples and the local wedding professionals she respects. “I care deeply about our community and I love sharing what I’ve learned. I get excited about mentoring the next generation and co-creating with my exceptional peers.” SantaBarbaraWedding.com A S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N | 43
At S.Y. Kitchen, we marry our passion for food and handcrafted cocktails with our gracious, friendly and professional service to bring a distinct warmth and sophisticated flavor to your special day. Using age-old regional methods, Chef Luca Crestanelli and Mixologist Alberto Battaglini, of Verona, Italy, delight in curating food & drink that reflect each client’s unique personality.
S.Y. Kitchen 1110 Faraday St., Santa Ynez 805 691-9794 events@sykitchen.com SYKitchen.com
Overlooking the endless greens of the River Course at Alisal and the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains, Alisal River Terrace offers a setting that is second to none, with the same legendary hospitality and service as the Ranch.
Feast & Fest caters memorable meals that people rave about for weddings and special events in the Santa Barbara area. We carefully compose each dish that leaves our kitchen using only the freshest and most flavorful ingredients.
Alisal River Terrace
Feast & Fest
150 Alisal Rd., Solvang 805 686-7619 • catering@alisal.com • Alisal.com
805 618-1535 Jessica@FeastandFestSB.com • FeastandFestSB.com
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Nestled in the vast, rolling hills of Santa Ynez Valley, Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards offers the ideal landscape for an intimate wedding ceremony and reception. No matter the season, bring a timeless feel to your big day by exchanging your vows amidst the historic 100-year-old oak trees. From our Grenache Blanc Vineyard to our rustic courtyard, there are a variety of locations where you and up to 200 guests can enjoy the scenic views and delicious food. With a reputation of fine wine, great service, and beautiful events, Zaca Mesa is partnered with K’Syrah catering to ensure an amazing wedding. K’Syrah is the premier farm-to-table caterer serving season-driven dishes to California’s Central Coast. They specialize in crafting unique, custom menus showcasing only the freshest, most sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. Photos: Sid & Ali Photography | Tenley Fohl Photography.
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd.,Los Olivos Kori at Zaca Mesa: 805 688-9339 x314 | kori@zacamesa.com Danielle at K’Syrah: 805 245-9564 | danielle@kscateringandevents.com ZacaMesa.com
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The Wedding of LYNEE & BRAD PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHERRY PHOTOGRAPHY
Handpainted welcoming signs above and at right.
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The grazing table by Slate Catering, above and far right.
hat happens when two people who are in the food and hospitality industry get married? Magic. Lynee Gonsalves, business manager of Pure Joy Catering, and Brad Bennett, owner of Pacific Pickle Works, decided to design a wedding that would showcase their local friends, favorite food and beverage makers, designers and entertainers from around the area. The evening featured locally designed and created cocktails made with locally distilled spirits and cocktail shrubs, beer from local home brewers and M. Special Brew Co. A 16-foot grazing table from Slate Catering featuring local makers such as Brad’s own Pacific Pickle Works, on-site espresso drinks from Welcome Coffee Cart featuring locally roasted coffee by Dart Coffee, farmers market-sourced produce and Santa Barbara
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Signature cocktails included the Black Bear in the foreground, which featured local ingredients such as Cutler’s Stagecoach Whiskey, and Nostrum Blackberry Cacao Nib Sage Shrub.
Host your next big event at Zinke Wine Co. Built in 1908, this truly breathtaking space can be transformed for your specific event needs. From a wedding on the lawn to an anniversary underneath the lights of the bocce ball court, an event at Zinke Wine Co. is a one-of-a-kind experience that will create lasting memories.
Zinke Wine Co. 2366 Alamo Pintado Ave. Los Olivos 805 691-9718 ZinkeWines.com
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A “naked” chocolate cake with cappuccino mousse filling by Chooket. Below: Custom made-to-order crepes by Pure Joy Catering.
Channel-caught seafood prepared by Pure Joy Catering. The cake was made by Chooket and dessert featured a handmade crepe station where Pure Joy Catering was making fresh crepes on site and serving them up with McConnell’s ice cream and a variety of other fillings. It wasn’t just the food and beverages that were local. They also incorporated locally designed and created florals from Terra Malia Designs, and much more all set in a beautiful Carpinteria ranch and captured by local photographer By Cherry Photography. The result was a magical evening with locals uniting over communal-style tables, enjoying farmers market fresh food, beautiful decor and set to the music of two different local bands to create the mood for a perfect evening! — Contributed by Zohe Felici. 48 | EDIBLE SANTA BARBARA W E D D I N G G U I D E
Something for the latte lovers. Below: Florals by Terra Malia Designs.
B E L M O N D E L E N C A N T O , S A N TA B A R B A R A
WHERE TRUE ROMANCE REIGNS Lush gardens and sweeping ocean views set a lovely scene for your wedding or gathering. From the wisteria-lined Arbor and Lily Pond to the elegant ballroom with exclusive patio, you can select from a variety of signature locales to host your event. From rehearsal dinners to ceremonies and post wedding brunches, Belmond El Encanto offers the ideal venue for your special day.
800 ALVARADO PLACE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 | 805 845 5800 | SALES.ELE @ BELMOND.COM HOTELS | TRAINS | RIVER CRUISES | JOURNEYS | BELMOND.COM
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Ron Helman draws from the great jazz songbook of the 1950s and ’60s to play for big and small Central Coast events, design the perfect ensemble to meet your entertainment needs and create the best band for any occasion.
Specializing in event lighting, fabric draping, decor, audio, video and generators.
Ron Helman Jazz
Spark Creative Events
505 603-3648 • RonHelmanMusic.com
805 201-6262 • SparkCreativeEvents.com
Making Your Wedding Day the Perfect Day. Full Service Coordination and Catering.
Rincon Events 805 566-9933 • EventsByRincon.com
Offering an extensive repertoire to enhance the emotion and spirit of your special day.
Santa Barbara String Quartet 805 570-8956 • SantaBarbaraQuartet.com
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Create the wedding cake and dessert bar of your dreams. Fine French pastry tastings by appointment.
Chooket Mesa Shopping Center, 2018 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara 805 845-5519 • Chooket.com
Black Bow Sweets
Slate Catering
805 364-2764 BlackBowSweets.com
feedme@slatecatering.com 805 364-2699 SlateCatering.com
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