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 […]

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 Spring wedding took place at The Montecito Country Club , showing off its dreamy ocean view at the ceremony, and a romantic ballroom full of florals at reception. Setting up this wedding was quite the adventure – we had an unexpected rainstorm roll in that morning, and it rained right up until it was […]

Featured on Wedding Chicks: Chic Black and White Details Brought Hollywood Vibes to Santa Barbara This summer wedding took place on the Hotel Californian rooftop, showcasing a beautiful view of downtown Santa Barbara and her coastline. It was an amazing day for a truly amazing couple, Katie and Judah. Katie had a gorgeous, modern bridal […]

  You will spend more time with your photographer (and planner!) than EACH OTHER on your big day.  It’s a huge choice!   Here are three tips for choosing this important partner.   1. Love their personality.  Once you love their work, you need to spend some time to ensure your personalities fit.  Before booking, […]

  The team of vendors you choose to support you on your wedding day matters. Each one matters. I like to break vendors into two categories: Ones that will be present and working alongside you on the big day, and ones that will be supporting prior and after the big day.       When choosing […]

Sporting Events You know, there are so many reasons why hosting a sporting event on your destination wedding weekend is an absolute gamechanger – pun intended! First and foremost, it adds an element of fun and excitement to your special weekend. It’s an incredible opportunity to create lasting memories and strengthen the bonds between your […]

Emme and Sam’s destination wedding was at the Ritz Carlton Bacara. Picture-perfect views of Santa Barbara’s coastline provided the backdrop for their special day, where elegance seamlessly blended with tropical charm. Join me as we delve into the captivating moments and design details that made their celebration unforgettable.   Getting Ready The morning sun warmed […]

Emme and Sam embarked on an incredible wedding adventure on the sun-soaked shores of Santa Barbara. They chose this picturesque destination for its warmth and beauty—perfect for celebrating with their loved ones who had traveled from near and far to join them. To make their wedding weekend truly unforgettable, Emme and Sam decided to kick […]

  Alyssa and Christian’s wedding was a classic celebration at the exquisite Ritz Carlton Bacara. Their black and white color palette, combined with lush green and white flowers, created a timeless and sophisticated ambiance. I had the privilege of witnessing the day unfold. From the beautiful ceremony looking over the glistening ocean, to the grand […]