Incorporating Local Santa Barbara with KB Events - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our four part blog series in partnership with KB Events. Throughout the series, we will continue to share all of the amazing products, companies, and experiences Santa Barbara has to offer, and the many ways you can tie in these local attractions to your wedding day—or wedding weekend!
These recommendations can be found throughout the ‘Incorporating Local Santa Barbara’ Pinterest board and each week we are highlighting a new local category. Last week, we kicked off the series with Part 1 - Experience Santa Barbara, through which we introduced numerous activities bound to wow you and your wedding guests.
This week, it’s all about gifting. A small, personal gift is a wonderful way to say thank you to all of the people who helped make your wedding day special and Santa Barbara has no shortage of vendors and companies which specialize in this specific area. Get inspired with a couple great ideas for everyone involved in your big day, and even a few special ideas for your bride or groom-to-be.
Part 2 - Gifts Santa Barbara
For the Groom
Santa Barbara Flask - Gift the groom a custom flask etched with the map of his favorite city, from Santa Barbara’s Seaside Makers Shop. It comes with a fabric pouch, funnel to fill with whatever libation desired, and has specific coordinates included on the back.
Leather Goods - Santa Barbara’s Make Smith Leather Company and Parker Clay both specialize in stunning handcrafted leather products. Either brand’s collection of wallets, keychains, belts, and bags is a perfect place to start when shopping for the groom. Plus, you can make it even more personalized with a custom monogram.
For the Bride
Intimates - Kismet Montecito offers a curated collection of lounge wear, sleepwear, intimates and more—all perfect for the beautiful bride-to-be.
Locally Made Jewelry - A delicate piece of jewelry also makes for a great present for the bride to wear during the big day or in the future. Anna Janelle Jewelry and Santa Barbara Company both offer a wide range of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. Plus, the Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show, held every Sunday year-round along Cabrillo Blvd., is a great place to find unique jewelry made by local artists.
For the Parents
Local Wine - Santa Barbara is home to countless vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms. Pick up an exquisite bottle of rose, white, or red from a local company such as Jamie Slone Wines, Fess Parker, or Roblar Winery to show gratitude towards your own parents or soon-to-be in-laws.
Designer Household Goods or Decor - Or for the parents, shop Santa Barbara’s Stabiles store for a wide collection of private label products made exclusively by artisans and designers. Gift a handcrafted blanket, towel, or scarf. Or, opt for a unique vase or house plant.
For the Bridesmaids
Multi-Use Turkish Towels - Show each of your bridesmaids love with a beautifully printed Turkish towel from the Riviera Towel Company. The luxury towels can be used as a beach towel, blanket, picnic blanket, or even a piece of stylish decor in a home or apartment. Plus, they come in a wide range of colors and designs to fit everyone’s style.
Self-Care Packages or Products - For your best ladies, you also can’t go wrong with healing and nurturing self-care products from Pura Luna Apothecary. With pre-made gifts boxes and care packages the work is done for you, or create your own personalized boxes full of face masks, lip balm, chocolates, bath salts, organic herbs, and more.
For the Groomsmen
Locally-Made Spirits - Santa Barbara’s first legal distillery Cutler’s Artisan Spirits is your one-stop shop for groomsmen gifts. The distillery has plenty of award-winning vodkas, gins, or whiskeys to choose from, and you and your groomsmen could even check out the distillery’s tasting room located in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.
Fun or Matching Socks - For a fun-loving group of groomsmen also consider a pair of fun socks that match each of their unique personalities. Or, pick a pair that the entire group can wear on the wedding day for an eye-catching pop of color.
For the Guests
SB Company Welcome Bags - Last, but certainly not least, thank your treasured guests with a locally-inspired pre-made welcome bag from the Santa Barbara Company. The shop and online store have plenty of options all filled with incredible local snacks, travel friendly indulgences, and little mementos. The Santa Barbara Company also conveniently delivers to hotels, airbnbs, homes and offices in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and beyond.
DIY Gift Bag - If you want a personalized assortment of items, you can also pull in a variety of products across multiple Santa Barbara vendors for 100% unique gift bags. Packages could include individual items from Santa Barbara Company or The Grapeseed Company. You can also include delicious treats such as a bag of Santa Barbara Pistachios, gourmet salsa, condiments, and olive oil from Santa Barbara Olive Co., or Californian-grown popcorn from Santa Barbara Popcorn Company.
