A cocktail-style reception is an excellent way to create a high-energy, social atmosphere where guests can mingle freely. However, removing the traditional seated dinner requires a specific design and logistical strategy to ensure the evening still feels like a premier event. As a Santa Barbara wedding planner, designer, and florist, I’ve found that the most […]

Photo by Naomi Ruth Duncan I’ll never forget where I was on March 15, 2020.  I don’t think anyone in the events industry will forget it.  It was Sunday, and Taylor and I were sitting on the couch. The kids had just gone to bed.  We had all been watching the rapidly evolving Coronavirus news […]