So pleased that Green Wedding Shoes featured Sammi and Henri’s wedding! Read the article below or checkout the full feature here. From the Green Wedding Shoes article: “A traditional white wedding day look isn’t for every bride. Sometimes bridal style means leaning into drama + darker colors, and we are here for it. Bride Samantha […]

This is episode 22 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! The importance of tradition in weddings (02:45) Three options for when the traditions are important to family but not you (04:30) Solution 1: Honor some traditions, but also […]

Nicholas and Blair’s wedding was hosted at the stunning Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. The Rosewood’s elegance was the perfect backdrop for this wedding’s classic white, green, and blue color palette with leather details. Dear Lovers captured the day beautifully, benefitting from the bright Santa Barbara day.   Brenda Himmel Stationery designed a custom stationary suite […]

This is episode 21 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! – There are times when client relationships get tough (1:50) – Start the relationship with really good communication (3:10) – When emotions are running high, stay calm (7:00) […]

When Olympic gold medalist water polo player Kaleigh Gilchrist and her fiance, Tom, approached us to plan their wedding day in Santa Barbara, we were so excited!  They wanted a day that was bright, cheerful, full of wildflowers, and full of FUN.   As the Santa Barbara-based wedding planners entrusted with bringing their wedding day […]

As a wedding planner, I’m always on the lookout for venues that offer something truly special, and Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya, delivers that and more. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing its magic firsthand, and let me tell you, it’s a dream location for a destination wedding. Setting the Scene: Where Jungle […]

Gigi and Tayler’s backyard wedding was a vibrant celebration with long-time local friends as well as guests who traveled from  Georgia, where the couple currently resides. This wedding was hosted by the Father-of-the-Bride at his beautiful estate in Montecito, just down the street from Lotus Land! Guests walked from one lovely garden to the next […]

This is episode 20 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! In this episode, Tyler talks about 5 things that have surprised him so far this wedding season: 1. Post office: invitations getting lost (2:00) 2. Pets: guests asking […]

As a Santa Barbara-based luxury wedding planner, it’s always a pleasure to create unforgettable events at The Belmond El Encanto. Brooke and Jonathan’s wedding was a dream come true, blending timeless elegance with lush, natural details. Every element of their green wedding at Belmond El Encanto was designed to celebrate their love story while complementing […]

This is episode 19 of The Wedding Plan. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, where you can follow the show so you don’t miss an episode! In this episode, Tyler talks about: – Working together as a team to find solutions (01:45) – Expectations and dynamics (02:52) – Actually communicate (04:41) – Examples of […]