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“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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Wedding ResouRce Guide
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.
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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.
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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
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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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Channel Cat Charters a pho tog rap hy bra ndo n and eric
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.
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Chase Palm Park Center 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. 897-1983. Seated: Capacity 100 Cocktail style: Capacity 125
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Elings Park 1298 Las Positas Rd. 569-5611. jweeks@elingspark.org. Godric Grove: Capacity 175. Singleton Pavilion: Capacity 200. South Bluffs: Capacity 200.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gainey Vineyards
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Leadbetter Beach
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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San Ysidro Ranch 900 San Ysidro Ln. 565-1702. salesadmin@sanysidroranch.com. Capacity 200.
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S.B. Historical Museum 136 E. De la Guerra St. 966-1601 x115. rentals@sbhistorical.org. Capacity 20-450.
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S.B. Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Wy., Ste. 190. 456-8749. info@santabarbaraoceanview weddings.com. Capacity 12-400.
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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.
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Sanford Winery & Vineyards 5010 Santa Rosa Rd., Lompoc. (800) 426-9463 x9. reservations@sanfordwinery.com. Capacity 150.
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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
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S.B. Zoological Gardens
S.B. Museum of Natural History Sea Center
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211 Stearns Wharf. 962-2526 x111. rsmalldon@sbnature2.org. Capacity 75-150.
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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.
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La Marina and Shoreline Dr. 897-1892. Capacity 125.
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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
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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.
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Villa & Vine 878-5401. info@villaandvineweddings.com. Capacity 200.
villaandvineweddings.com
Viva Modern Mexican 1114 State St. events@vivasb.com. Capacity 450.
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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.
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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.
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812 State St. 966-9187. 1482 E. Valley Rd., Ste. 37, Montecito. 565-4411. info@bryantandsons.com.
Dreamcatcher Artistry
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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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Skin Deep Salon
770-8126. julie@juliemorganhairandmakeup.com.
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Luce Salon
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1822 Cliff Dr. 680-0553.
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NAZ Artistry – Mobile Bridal Salon 448-6814. nazartistry@gmail.com.
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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.
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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
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Eric Roland Photography
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698-1962. ericjroland@me.com.
Wedding hair and makeup. 1834 Bath St. 225-3007. info@santabarbarabride.com.
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S.B. Mobile Massage & Spa 284-9244. mje@sbmobilespa.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.
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Kristen Hammonds Photography 684-9201. kristen@kristenhammonds.com.
kristenhammonds.com
La Femme Photography 886-8097. info@lafemmephotography.com.
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Lady McClintock Photography Studio 1221 State St., Ste. 6. 845-0030.
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Leah Valentine Photography 364-0204. leah@leahvalentine.com.
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Linda Blue Photography 708-2583. Linda@LABluePhotography.com.
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Linda Chaja Photography 588-6784. lindachaja@gmail.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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Paper Source
antoinetteboutique.com
papersource.com
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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.
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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.
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foliopressandpaperie.com
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Butterbean Studios
Restylane Silk Lip Filler
alessaro.com
tobinphotography.com
bellanottedue.com
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inViTATions 284-7984. info@alessaro.com.
455-3424. sales@bellanottedue.com. Instagram: @jbbellanotte.
missiontuxedos.com
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panachebridals.com
Tobin Photography
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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.
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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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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
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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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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
beansbbq.com
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Weddings anniversaries
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3680 Via Real, Carpinteria. 684-6366.
Full service & Buffet style Catering 805-294-3209 beansbbqsb@gmail.com
beansbbq.com
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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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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! 2121
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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
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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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A and J Limousine
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.
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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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hair extensions • Make-Up eyelash extensions highlights & Color Full Nail Service
Jack’s bistro
Bonnie HoPe
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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.
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Your Cake Baker, Inc.
2018 Cliff Dr. 845-5519. info@yourcakebaker.com.
yourcakebaker.com court esy
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