Santa Barbara - Wedding Trends and Traditions

Camarillo Ranch House - Santa Barbara Wedding Venues Camarillo Ranch a truly unique venue for your wedding celebration. The 4.5-acre event space consists of four venues including: A Front Lawn with historic trees. A large Red Barn ideal for a rustic wedding reception. The East Garden, which features a wedding gazebo. The West Garden with a large Mission-style fountain and rose covered arch included. Built in 1892, the Queen Anne Victorian style Camarillo Ranch House was the longtime residence of a prominent local figure, Adolfo Camarillo. The house features richly wallpapered rooms, hardwood floors, original fireplaces, and extensive interior woodwork. A generous wrap around porch allows guests to feel like they have been transported back in time. The home fully furnished as a house museum, but a bridal changing room is available for use on the day of your event. Photography inside the house requires prior authorization. Camarillo Ranch Wedding Video from Vid...

Santa Barbara Wedding Venues - Calle Puerta Vallarta Santa Barbara's fabulous East Beach, home to Calle Puerta Vallarta a wedding venue right on the beach. Surrounded by palm trees and the blue Pacific Ocean Calle Puerta Vallarta provides a beautiful beach setting for a wedding ceremony. Imagine, walking down a sand aisle accented with flower petals, family and friends gaze on as you exchange your vows.  A romantic ceremony on a sandy beach complete, with a blue ocean and sky above.  The ultimate picturesque backdrop for wedding photographs. Vallarta in Santa Barbara. This location has plenty of space to accommodate your wedding ideas, tents, conversation areas, lounge, etc.You are limited only by your imagination when it comes to creating your wedding design. You'll have no problem creating a unique wedding at the beach at this venue.  Your wedding photos will be amazing. Breathtaking scenery and a comfortable climate make Santa Barbara an ideal destination to c...

 Restoration Oaks Ranch - Santa Barbara Wedding Venues Restoration Oaks Ranch offers a unique experience that you will remember for a long time. Located just 35 miles north of Santa Barbara, Restoration Oaks Ranch is one of the best locations for a rustic, outdoor wedding. The Ranch is just under 1,000 acres with numerous picturesque areas for a ceremony and landscaped open areas from your reception. Native Oaks, Sycamores, hills, natural brush and grasses cover the majority of the property. There is a 20 acre Blueberry Farm located near the front of the property. The roads are drivable throughout the property, and you are welcome to visit and explore all you’d like to find the perfect location for your wedding ceremony. RESTORATION OAKS RANCH AND BLUEBERRY FARM  The ranch also has a beautiful four bedroom/3 bath home (The Retreat House) with a smaller, two bedroom/1 bath Guest Bungalow that is included in our complete wedding package,* or can be rented s...

Alice Keck Park - Arbor Area - Santa Barbara Wedding Venues Alice Keck Park  Memorial Gardens with its ornate gardens provides several choice photography locations. The Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, a public property, offers excellent value to cost conscience couples.  Well maintained and landscaped, the park remains a fantastic wedding venue option. The city’s  Alice Keck Park  Memorial Garden is a gorgeous location for your outdoor California wedding ceremony. Have a garden ceremony that feels like something right out of your dreams. This exquisite and colorful locale feature an extensive botanical collection, meandering pathways, and a gazebo overlooking a Koi pond. Have a whimsical wedding ceremony in a lovely grassy area surrounded by loved ones, beautifully landscaped grounds and a lush wisteria arbor. Or exchange vows, as guests look on with joy, in a romantic ceremony with the koi pond and wooden gazebo as the perfect backdrop for your sp...

Tom Hanks Wedding Crasher Tom Hanks Wedding Crasher, cool dude and a good man with a generous spirit. His spirit is the "IT" factor that draws so many to his movies. Tom took the time to congratulate a couple on their wedding and joined in on the picture taking session, demonstrating the "IT" factor once again. Greeted with a huge surprise Sunday in Central Park Tom revealed himself to newlyweds Elisabeth and Ryan. The actor strolled by wearing a hoodie and sunglasses Hanks took off his hat and sunglasses and gave the happy couple congratulations. “Hi, I’m Tom Hanks,” he said, taking the bride’s hand as he congratulated the pair on their wedding. Tom Hanks the Wedding Crasher Elisabeth asked, “Can we get a photo with you?” Tom graciously replied, “By all means,” and then kissed her hand. While taking pictures, Tom shared “Ryan, you’re a lucky man,” he continued “Elisabeth, you’ve done well for yourself.” Hanks enjoying himself pulled out his p...

Alisal Guest Ranch Alisal Guest Ranch , inspiring picture-perfect weddings, and unforgettable events are our specialty.  Enjoy the majesty of our setting to and the impeccable service of our event staff. We ensure you will have an extraordinary experience during your stay with us. Weddings Imagine an enchanted locale where nature provides a swoon-worthy setting for any nuptial or cowgirl-chic wedding. The elegant yet rustic barn-meets-ballroom setting at Alisal sets the stage for a celebration you will never forget. We consult with you and your wedding planner to finalize every detail.  Together we create the perfect wedding experience, menu to wine, flowers, photography, cake, spa services and more. We offer a wide selection of both indoor and outdoor settings for your special event or meeting. Please see below for descriptions of the one-of-a-kind spaces that make Alisal so memorable. Spectacular, Secluded, Sublime Groups o...

Three of Santa Barbara's Best Public Outdoor Wedding Venues Three of Santa Barbara's Best Public Outdoor Wedding Venues have beautiful scenery, privacy, and amenities. All offer spectacular views of the Channel Islands and Santa Ynez mountains. Each site is attractive, well-maintained, affordable, and provides a broad range of amenities to suit your needs. Take a look at a few of the top Public Santa Barbara wedding venues. Godric Grove Godric Grove 's spectacular views, quiet charm, and natural beauty, are ideal settings for a wedding. The large estate-like venue at the top of the park offers incredible views of the city and ocean. It can accommodate up to 175 guests and includes a stone amphitheater, a large lawn surrounded by lush gardens and liquid amber trees, and a reception deck shaded by oak trees. The large amphitheater offers great views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular location for wedding ceremonies. A large grass area...