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 […]

Inspired by their love of the Amalfi Coast, we designed Molly and Trent’s wedding to feature the colors and flavors of Capri. The ceremony featured bright blooms, including bougainvillea. In cocktail hour, guests were greeted with Negronis and Aperol Spritzes, and then found their seats for dinner on custom, hand-painted postcards featuring scenes from Molly […]

Hadley + Gareth’s wedding weekend in Santa Barbara was so beautiful and so fun. We had the honor of working with them through two reschedules due to the pandemic, so when their guests were finally able to travel from all over the world to celebrate with the couple in Santa Barbara, it was such a […]

As a destination wedding planner, I’ve had the privilege of orchestrating countless unforgettable celebrations. But Victoria and Faben’s autumn wedding at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum was a true masterpiece: this destination event seamlessly blended timeless elegance with modern luxury, creating an experience that was both romantic and unforgettable. Elegance in Every Detail The Santa […]

The Venue: Roblar Winery in Santa Ynez Nestled in the rolling hills of Santa Ynez, Roblar Winery offers an idyllic backdrop for weddings. With its rustic architecture, sprawling vineyards, and serene ambiance, it’s no wonder couples are drawn to its charm. This particular wedding captured the essence of the countryside, paired with the sophistication that […]