A Santa Barbara Wedding: Kathryn and Mike
Kathryn & Mike
The Pierpont Inn
Event Design and Florals: Tenley Erin Young
Photography: One Love Photo
Rentals: Ventura Party Rentals
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Location Spotlight: Stella Mare’s
Stella Mare’s
Stella Mare’s is a Santa Barbara local’s favorite for lunch, brunch and dinner. French country recipes are offered with fresh fish, meats and poultry cooked on our wood-burning grill. Stella Mare’s is perhaps one of the best examples of Santa Barbara style. Located between Montecito and Santa Barbara, this charming restaurant is housed in a historic landmark Victorian home, overlooking the Bird Refuge. The decor is French Provincial meets Santa Barbara style. The glass Greenhouse, with stunning views of the Bird Refuge, has cozy sofas, a fireplace, and a full service bar.
This is a Reception (or rehearsal dinner) Venue.
For more information on pricing and availability contact Bonnie Watson.
Pricing: $ – $$ (menu pricing is subject to change)
Site fee: full & partial buyout is provided and pricing is done on a case-by-case basis
Capacity: Stella mares can accommodate private parties of 15 to 50 guests at the Restaurant and from 40 to 300 guests for a partial or full buyout at Cafe Stella Mare’s private restaurant. Stella Mare’s is also available for off-site catering.
Areas: main dining room, outdoor terrace, private dining room, ocean room, greenhouse, citrus room
Restrooms: on site
Requirements: Deposits are required and non refundable. Menu selections must be finalized two weeks prior to event and will be charged accordingly. Please see your event coordinator for specific items and pricing. The final number of guests must be guaranteed 14 days prior to the event. This number is the minimum number for which you will be charged, and is not subject to reduction. Any increase in the number of guests expected will be billed accordingly. Stella Mare’s Restaurant will be prepared for 5% over the guaranteed number of confirmed guests.
Time Allotments: Daytime functions must end by 4:00 p.m. Evening functions must end by 12:00 a.m. If more time is needed beyond the contracted time, additional charges may apply.
Catering: provide on-site and off-site full catering services
Parking: Private lot for parking.
Music: Ambiance music is provided at Stella Mare’s Restaurant. DJs and amplified bands are not permitted at the Stella Mare’s Restaurant location.
Alcohol Policy: full bar on site, can serve alcohol in any area of the venue
What is Provided:
Equipment & supply rentals are available upon request. Subcontracted services can be arranged as well. Ambiance music is provided at Stella Mare’s Restaurant.
Buyout includes: Exclusive use of the facility, exclusive service staff, tables, chairs, linen, china,
silverware, glassware, event set-up and break-down. Room Fees do not include: food, beverages, flowers, centerpieces, entertainment, specialty rentals, wedding ceremony setup, valet services and sales tax. Additional equipment and rentals can be arranged. Stella Mare’s Restaurant is closed on Monday for regular service, but is available for buy-outs and private events.
Decoration: All decorations must be approved prior to your event. They do not allow items such as: confetti, birdseed, rice, sand, sparklers, or glitter inside or outside the Restaurant.
Insurance: plates, tables, chairs, $500 deposit goes toward final bill, case by case basis
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 30 days prior
to the event result in payment of 100% of the estimated food revenue & beverage and 100%
of the buyout fee if applicable. Cancellation charges are due in full upon such cancellation
Address: 3302 McCaw Avenue – Santa Barbara – California
Phone: Sales and Event Coordinators are available Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am – 6:00pm at (805) 969 3415. ext 107
Contact: Bonnie WassonEmail: bonnie@stellamares.com
Website: http://www.stellamares.com/
Event menu: http://www.stellamares.com/event_menus.htm
Love Stories: Rosely and Tim
Rosely & Tim
Photography: VINSON Photography
The stunning backdrop for Rosely and Tim’s engagement photos is the picturesque Clairmont Lavender Farms of Los Olivos. Congratulations to Rosely and Tim who will be married in Santa Barbara next year at Butterfly Beach with a reception Stelle Mares.
A Santa Barbara Wedding: Christine and Joey
Christine & Joey
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Event Planner and Designer: Alegria by Design
Photography: Adam Booth Photography
Flowers: Flora Vida
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Music: Gavin Roy Presents
Cake: Montecito Confecttions
A Santa Barbara Wedding: Adrea and Allen
Adrea & Allen
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mural Room
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Photographer: Kristen Beinke Photography
Event Planner: Events of Santa Barbara
Flowers: Grass Roots
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs
Cake: Christine Dahl
Location Spotlight: The University Club of Santa Barbara
University Club of Santa Barbara
By: Felici Events
Photos: Miki and Sonja
For the bride: envision beginning your wedding day with a mimosas and appetizers with your bridal party in their private Bride’s dressing room.
For the groom: meet up with the groomsmen in their Billiard & Game Room, take in a game of pool and enjoy a special beer and cigar while preparing tuxedoes for your big day.
The University Club is located next to beautiful Alice Keck Park Gardens, and within walking distance of the majestic Santa Barbara County Courthouse and numerous ceremony locations, hotels and restaurants. In addition to your reception, you may even choose to have all your wedding events at the Club: rehearsal dinner, ceremony and next-day brunch.
The University Club invites you to join our tradition of over 90 years of elegant private events for both members and a select number of non-members. The University Club is the premiere downtown Santa Barbara location, and they extend to you all the hospitality and personal service you expect from a private Club. As a full service venue, they take care of all food, beverage, set-up and staffing … leaving you to enjoy the event.
The University Club has the look and feel of a large, elegant residence. Whether your group size is 30 people or 300, you and your guests will receive exceptional personalized attention.
You may choose from their extensive menu of fine dining selections, or the Executive Chef can design a unique menu for your event. The Club’s wine specialist can pair the perfect wine to compliment your culinary experience, and their Event’s Manager will oversee all planning details to ensure a memorable event.
Event Details:
Contact for more information on pricing and availability:
Chrissy Deferville
Director of Sales & Events
Phone: 805-966-0853 ext.17
Capacity: Maximum Seating Capacity in One Room: 150
Maximum Seating Capacity in Entire Club: 275
Maximum Standing Capacity in Entire Club: 300
Maximum Outdoor Seating Capacity: 300
Site fee/ Rental rates: $$$
Non-Wedding Events: Ask for an estimate.
Rehearsal Dinner Room Rental: begins at 300
Ceremony Site Fee: 800
Wedding Reception Club Rental:
(Saturday & Sunday) 3,000
(Friday) 2,500
(Monday-Thursday) 2,000
Areas available for rental: Estate rental.
Restrooms: Are located on the ground floor.
Time Allotments: All day set up with the event being any 6 hour block of time.
Catering: This is an all-inclusive venue. No outside food or beverage are allowed.
Parking: On site all-day parking
Music: Amplified curfew is 11:30pm. Events can end past 11:30pm, as long as amplified music is off. The Manager must be notified of this ahead of time.
Alcohol Policy: They offer a full bar, alcohol is made available through Club.
Provided with Rental Rate:
Private and exclusive use of club all day
On-site, Day-of Coordinator
Bride and groom dressing suites
Two (2) indoor hardwood dance floors
Three (3) operational fireplaces with mantels
Linens (white), china, stemware, flatware, tables (squares of 4, rounds of 6, 8 or 10) Chairs (new, cherry wood)
Complimentary parking all day
Steinway grand piano Complimentary
Complimentary Services:
Menu Creation and Tasting, Vendor Referral, Private Rooms: Bride changing suite, groom changing suite, kids room, and vendor break room, 200 votive candles to be scattered around the club, and also a change to peruse their event library books.
Decoration: Outside decorations are allowed.
Insurance: It is required.
Cancellation Policy: $1,000 non-refundable event deposit.
Contact:
Chrissy Deferville
Director of Sales & Events
University Club of Santa Barbara
1332 Santa Barbara Street, California 93101
Phone: 805.966.0853 x 13
Fax: 805. 966.9143
chrissy@uclubsb.org
www.uclubsb.org
Love Stories: Erin and Steve (+ Audrey)
Erin & Steve + little Audrey
Each love story is unique and we just love that Erin and Steve included their darling Audrey in their beautiful engagement photos – making the love story complete. Congratulations!
Photography: VINSON Photography
In Bloom: A Rustic Box of Beautiful
This striking table design by Louloudi masterfully contrasts a rustic, weathered box with brilliant, decadent floral. A bold specialty linen compliments, while still letting the color take center stage.
Table Design and Flowers: Louloudi Design
Specialty Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
