Gigliola + Luke were married at the beautiful Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm.  I loved how hands-on they were throughout the planning process.  They had so many fun DIY (do-it-yourself) elements that artfully came together to create a beautiful reception full of elegance, warmth, and fun.  I loved how their two (very large) families came together […]

Hey everyone, Wedding season is in full swing! We are up to our ears in flowers, emails, timelines and walkthroughs…I love my job! One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to collaborate with a bride and groom to create beauty. It is so much fun to take a space and completely transform […]

Coco and Brandon were married at the iconic San Ysidro Ranch.  As wedding season is now in full swing, so many of us in the industry are missing the incredible presence of this beautiful venue (which is still closed due to the tragic mudslides that hit our community back in January). I loved Coco + […]

Chris & Danielle were married at the beautiful Gainey Vineyard in Santa Ynez, CA. Our favorite design elements from this wedding were the bright, cheerful spring florals and the beautiful mustard yellow silk ribbons on the bride’s bouquet (Tono & Co).  The vows were so beautiful and full of love, Danielle’s father gave such a […]

The Jam Event is an incredible industry showcase where vendors can be creative, network, and celebrate together.  Wild Heart Events curates and sponsors this amazing event, and Bella Vista Designs was the main sponsor this year.  Loved seeing the event featured on Green Wedding Shoes this week!   Inspired by John Lennon’s song, “Imagine,” our team […]

We had so much fun designing and styling Sarah + Darren’s wedding last fall at this beautiful private greenhouse on the Gaviota Coast.  So honored seeing this on the front page of Style Me Pretty today!  Loved using protea, neutral blooms, bright pops of greenery, mixed metals and woods, and mismatched place settings to create a […]

Hey Guys, [Tay Here]. A few months ago Ty and I went out for date night and ended up wandering into Hotel Californian for a nightcap. This hotel is new to downtown Santa Barbara and has the greatest vibe! We got to talking with the bartender there, and after learning that Ty’s favorite drink was […]

​We are so excited to see Phuong + Kevin’s beautiful wedding in Bridal Guide Magazine today! We’ve been holding these stunning pictures for over a year so we are ecstatic that we finally get to share them with you.Our favorite design element of this wedding was the wisteria and pepper tree branch arrangement we created over […]

We worked with Cynthia and Omar, planning their modern, romantic wedding in Santa Barbara for almost a year, only to have the largest wildfire in California history sweep through Santa Barbara, forcing us to relocate their wedding in just 72 hours to LA.   ​Honestly, I can say that this was the most difficult task […]

Tay & I are so excited to be launching this new blog!  We are going to be sharing real weddings, wedding planning tips, entertaining advice, lifestyle inspiration, and so much more. Our goal is for this blog to give you a little glimpse into our family’s life in Santa Barbara, California, as we plan beautiful […]