Santa Barbara Wedding Venues – Presidio de Santa Barbara (El Presidio Chapel)

Santa Barbara Wedding Venues – Presidio de Santa Barbara (El Presidio Chapel)

Santa Barbara has a lot of wedding venue options. There are of course all of the outdoor locations that feature the city's many attributes. There are the beaches, harbor, cliffs, bluffs, a marina, foothills, parks, private estates and resorts to choose from. But what if you want an in door wedding in Santa Barbara?  

One of the best Santa Barbara wedding venues is the Presidio de Santa Barbara (El Presidio Chapel). It is, very simply, one the most beautiful indoor locations in Santa Barbara.

This is an amazing historic site to get married in. The truth is many of the historic sites have many limitations however, Presidio de Santa Barbara (El Presidio Chapel) is totally amenable to reasonable request. The chapel has experienced staff that are ready to assist you plan your wedding.

The property is available for ceremonies as well as receptions. There is plenty of  room outside in the courtyard to accommodate your reception ideas.

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the venue has parking for your guest. The convenience of this wedding venue is undeniable.

El Presidio is the perfect venue for couples looking for a wedding venue with charm and character. Presidio de Santa Barbara was founded in 1783 and is now a renovated museum . It is the oldest Catholic church in Santa Barbara, although it is no longer a traditional church so it allows non-denominational ceremonies, in a very Catholic setting. The Property is owned by the State of  California. Publicly owned properties are usually significantly less cost to rent then private venues.

The venue requires almost no additional decorations because of all of the art and color used throughout the chapel. El Presidio is built in the traditional adobe style, even on warm days the building remains comfortable.

The property has a event coordinator that is very helpful in creating a successful wedding. There is a private parking lot for your wedding guest and great rooms for your wedding party to pass time before the ceremony.

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