Ceremony: Mount Carmel Church
Reception: Grandmother’s home on Padaro Lane
Photography: Melissa Musgrove
Coordinator: Robin Sonner
Caterer: Lorraine Lim
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Flowers: Padaro Florals
By Zohe Felici, Felici Events
Casa De La Guerra is one of the most important remnants of Santa Barbara’s Spanish-Mexican heritage and offers one of the most charming outdoor courtyards in all of Santa Barbara for any festivity.Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, it’s zoning allows for a later noise curfew, making it one of the few outdoor venues permitted to play music as late as 1 a.m.
Another advantage of this picturesque Spanish Colonial location is its proximity to various downtown hotels. This allows for out of town guests to easily walk to and home from the party as well as experience Santa Barbara’s local nightlife.
Ideal for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, or any party; the price tag on renting the Casa is minimal and offers complete privacy for your event. With the ability to bring in your own rentals, caterers, etc. personalizing this venue is easy and does not break the bank while you enjoy your festivities under the stars!
Additional Information:
This is a Reception Only Venue
Pricing: $-$$
$1,000 for six hours ($100 each additional hour)
$1,000 refundable damage/security deposit.
Optional $250 for fence (including set up & take down)
Optional $100 for a docent tour of the museum
Requirements: Rental Agreement Reservation Form with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Capacity: 24-110
What is Provided: Facility supervisor, access to a nearby parking lot on weekends, and use of a prep kitchen located onsite.
Alcohol Policy: BYO
For more information or to visit their website click HERE
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Decor by: Nico Designs www.nicosb.com
Photos by: Maciel’s Photography www.maciels.com
I love the idea of themed wedding showers, it makes the celebration just a little more fun (and maybe even a little easier for the host!). This “Honey-Do” theme is a great way to involve the bride and the groom, and their couple friends. In this sweet invitation, Lilly & Louise creates a visual play on the word “honey” with a hand-drawn touch that echoes the feeling of home that a jar of honey might inspire.
“If you are cold at night, let the promise of my love cover you like a warm blanket”
-Matthew White
Photo by Elizabeth Messina
Photography and Story by Kristen Grinnell
Make-up by LunaBella Make-up Art
Mariana is a bride after my camera-candy heart!! For their engagement session, she & her husband-to-be, Charlie, went all out! They rented a beach surrey, brought along their favorite Anthropologie fabric initials (love!), splurged on new outfits for everyone and had a slew of ideas and props for their adorable photos o’ love. Since they met at the University of California at Santa Barbara, it was so perfect that we closed their fun session at sunset on campus.
xoxo
Event Planner: Joy de Vivre
Photography: Vita-Bella Photography
Floral Design: Nico Designs
Officiant: Rich Tobin
By: Zohe Felici, Felici Events
Tucked in the heart of Montecito’s charming upper village, Piatti Ristorante is a gathering place both inviting and versatile for any celebration, including weddings, bridal showers and engagement parties. There are three dynamic dining areas each conducive for hosting a unique affair from an intimate rehearsal dinner to a cocktail party for 100 guests.
“The Patio” is reminiscent of an Italian Café with its tile floors and traditional trattoria style tables. The canopied dining area accommodates 70 seated to 110 standing guests year round; and sits adjacent to a seasonal live creek under gigantic eucalyptus trees.
“The Dining Room” is suitable for quaint affairs up to 32 guests. It homes a cozy fireplace and showcases a true culinary experience with an area overlooking the excitement of the bustling open kitchen.
Located off of the dining room, the al fresco “Island” is ideal for fair weather events. Seated banquet-style, 24 to 30 guests may be comfortably accommodated under the stars.
A commentary of ‘Piatti’, Italian for ‘plate’, wouldn’t be complete without discussing its delectable dishes. Two popular menu items are the Grilled Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Butter and the Baked Chicken with Balsamic Glaze & Watercress – each beautiful plate bursts with flavorful ingredients at a comfortable Italian Trattoria price.
Additional Information:
This is a Reception Only Venue
Pricing: $$ – $$$
There is no venue rental fee only a per person food/beverage cost. You can select from a variety of special Event Menus, averaging $35 for a three course lunch or $50 for a three course dinner experience. Beverages, liquor, tax and 23% service charge will be added to the final check. Specialty chairs and linens can be coordinated but will be an additional charge.
Capacity: 24-110
Requirements: For groups of more than 16 guests, Piatti kindly requests that you select from one of their Private Events Menus especially designed for all types of budgets and palates.
What is Provided: Tables, chairs, linens, existing decor.
Alcohol Policy: Full bar available. The restaurant’s extensive wine list features both local and imported wines. If there is a specific wine that you desire for your event, please advise and we will do our best to locate it for you. Corkage fee of $15.00 per 750ml bottle of wine for up to one case.
For more information or to visit their website click HERE
Santa Barbara is known for its rich Spanish culture–beautiful details such as red tile roofs, whitewashed stucco and hand-painted tiles decorate this special city. We at Lilly & Louise created this Spanish Tile wedding invitation to reflect such lovely details. This invitation is simple, bold and stylish…and therefore, perfectly Santa Barbara. The tile speaks for itself with its hand-painted irregularities and aged imperfections. The tile, paired with a classic typeface, sets the mood for this special wedding.
This design can also be easily carried over from an invitation suite to place cards, thank you notes and even ceremony programs.
Photos and story by Janey of Mary Jane Photography
Bohemian Chic Inspiration
To say that this is simply an inspiration shoot isn’t completely true. The lovely bride Kelly, is actually Photographer, Melissa Musgrove’s niece posing in her real wedding dress just prior to her Santa Barbara wedding last month. We love this sweet, family affair photo shoot and all of the beautiful boho-chic details.
Photographer: Melissa Musgrove www.melissamusgrove.com
Event Designer: Merryl Brown events www.merrylbrownevents.com
Florals: Laura Sangas, www.codyfloral.com
Invitation design: www.petalosdipauli.com
Lighting: Bella Vista Design www.bellavistadesigns.com
Classical guitarist: George Quirin
The style of the shoot was bohemian chic. Incorporating a combination of antiques and vintage family
heirlooms borrowed to blend the couple’s bohemian style with their love of elegant and charming touches.
The decor was enhanced by fresh floral elements of white daisies, inspired by Kelly’s dress, yellow tulips, white peonies, garden roses,
green berries, chamomile and gerberas. The arrangements set in small silver, rustic, galvanized and aged pewter vessels, were displayed on antique white linens.
Escort card/favor bags of burlap with dried floral elements filled with lemon drops and fresh chamomile peeking out of the top, where pinned to a
regal California Oak tree.
Bride and Groom chair signs were created from pieces of wood, assorted beads and buttons.
Other fun details were the “she loves me, she loves me not” children’s pail filled with daisies, garnished menu cards,
and chandeliers hanging from the majestic oaks.
The shoot took place at the Waters Jr. estate in Montecito, California built in 1932, set among majestic oaks, a meandering creek and organic vegetable garden.
