Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Lindsey + Paul


I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsey and Paul through my dear friend Marisa, who happens to be Lindsey's sister. I was so excited when they chose to work with me for their wedding. Lindsey is such a beautiful person inside and out. She is very detailed oriented and knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding. Her vision was impeccable and the outcome was beautiful. And Paul...what can I say about Paul...Fun, Fun, Fun! This Groom has so much energy, excitement and just love to share for everyone. I can say that they bring out the best in each other. I truly loved meeting with them and seeing their special day come together. 


I must also give a shout out to the Father of the Bride, Rob, was such an amazing person to work with on this wedding. He truly helped create a memorable experience for everyone that day. 

Lindsey, an interior designer, brought her talent to the table. She made so many amazing creations for the wedding, from the back drop for the photo booth, to the guest's favors, to the board for her place cards.

Her theme of the wedding was based around her beautiful wedding gown that was adorned with delicate polka dots.  She repeated the dot motif throughout her design including the dot table linens and the use of colorful dot lighting pendants over the dance floor.



I must say, this wedding was very special to me, not only because I was working with a friend's sister, but because many of the vendors happen to be friends of mine in the industry. We all just had a blast together!

So here's to another successful wedding and cheers to the new Bride and Groom, Lindsey + Paul!




CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATION 

WEDDING COORDINATOR  
SHELLEY ESCHLEMAN 

PHOTOGRAPHY

CATERING 

FLORAL

RENTALS 

CHIAVARI CHAIRS

LINENS 

LIGHTING + LOUNGE FURNITURE

DJ  

GUITARIST

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Happy Easter

Spring has sprung so we suggest that you put a little pep in that Easter step and ditch the chocolate bunnies for luscious lemon zest cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.  Fix up the cupcakes with your favorite spring accouterments.

At Michael's you can find:

Mini Easter cupcake holders $1.99
Green serving plates 2 for $3.00
Pink paper doily $1.50
Sprinkles + Flower candies $3.00

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Carin + Gareth

A big thank you to Heidi Markgraf at MagnetStreet Weddings for posting Carin + Garth's gorgeous black + red themed Santa Barbara wedding that included a shout out to Simply Santa Barbara Wedding + Event Planning.



Friday, March 16, 2012

Luck O' the Irish


Whether your lucky to be Irish or just excited about celebrating like a Leprechaun, here's a festive and creative way to spruce up your St. Patty's Day.

Gather the following:

Creative, fun + affordable!



Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Courtney + Patrick

Lights. Camera. Action.  The Hollywood-style glamourous wedding celebrating Courtney + Patrick started with the beautiful ceremony in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, continuing onto the show stopping reception at the Granada Theatre.


Red and black were the theme colors for this cocktail style wedding with dramatic florals made by a friend of the bride.  Mini Assorted Pies with cheesecake bites with the couples initials adorned on them deliciously made by Simply Pies.

The Granada Marquee showcasing the couples names in lights and when their guest's arrived they were escorted down a red carpet with a press wall with the couples monogram repeated on it.

Once again another fabulous wedding with an amazing couple!  Courtney + Patrick, Congratulations!


CEREMONY – MURAL ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE 

RECEPTION - THE GRANADA THEATRE

WEDDING COORDINATOR – SIMPLY SANTA BARBARA
SHELLEY ESCHLEMAN

CATERER – LORRAINE LIM CATERING

DESSERT- SIMPLY PIES

FLOWERS - ZOE STEVENS

RENTALS – THE TENT MERCHANT

DJ/ENTERTAINMENT – MIKE LOEZA

HARPIST -  LAURIE RASMUSSEN

PHOTOGRAPHER– MIKE MORIATIS

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Santa Barbara Wedding Planning Getaway

We all know the best way to get ideas for a wedding is, well, to attend one.  The Santa Barbara Wedding Planning Getaway is putting on an innovative weekend of wedding events to give you the opportunity to see what Santa Barbara has to offer, view venues, interact with wedding professionals, learn about vendor services, sample our talents, and see us in action.

Escape to Santa Barbara with us for a weekend getaway, stay in a luxury hotel, relax, and enjoy being inspired for your wedding day. Join us for our rehearsal night after party, location scouting where you will see Santa Barbara vendors in action, wedding reception, farewell brunch, and everything in between.


I'm proud to have been selected as one of the hands-on Wedding Planners for the event + look forward to seeing you in Santa Barbara this weekend, February 24-26, 2012.
To RSVP now, CLICK HERE

Be sure to check back for fabulous pictures from the event!