With the economy in a recession right now , people are deciding to have more intimate weddings to save some money . Even though couples are downsizing , they still want to have the same vision and high quality that they had always imagined having for their wedding. Destination weddings are very popular too and couples are choosing beautiful locations like a Santa Barbara wedding where they may choose various locations that often come complete with catering, an amazing view and destination wedding photographers to capture their special day. This article will discuss three such locationsin Santa Barbara, California for your wedding.
The first spot for your wedding in picturesque southern california is at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. This is one of the original clubs for polo playing in the country with its pristine green polo fields and gorgeous mountain and ocean views. The club is located on a hillside where you could have your wedding ceremony on a beautiful landscaped area outside of the clubhouse. Following the ceremony, the guests may go to the terrace or the clubhouse for drinks and the reception. The food is catered by Pampered Palate which used local fresh California ingredients for its dishes .
The second place is one that would be perfect for wine lovers as it is situated in one of the wineries in Santa Barbara County. It is called Gainey Vineyard and is the ideal spot for a smaller, more intimate wedding that would take place outside under a grapevine trellis for the ceremony. The beautiful wine country gives a gorgeous setting for a Tuscan themed wedding. For the reception, you can use the tasting room that is decorated with Spanish tile and a wine cellar that can be set up with dining tables . The rolling wine country with the beautiful vineyards is a perfect place for your destination wedding.
The finallocation in Santa Barbara to have your wedding would be better if you end up with a guest list that is a bit larger than only some family members. It is the Canary Hotel Santa Barbara which is an upscale boutique style hotel right in the middle of the city center near all of the great shops, cafe’s and restaurants. As a lot of places in Santa Barbara do, it has a spectacular view of the mountains and is right on the Pacific Ocean for wonderful beach access as well . The hotel is the popular Mission Style and has a rooftop pool and terrace on the 5th level that gives 360 degree views that would be a great place for the ceremony. The hotel also has 5 banquet rooms for larger receptions also .
For perfect weather and a place that combines the mountains and the ocean, Santa Barbara is ideal for a destination wedding. The great thing about a destination wedding is that you get your wedding and honeymoon place all in one location to be enjoyed by the happy couple and their closest relatives and friends.
Connor R. Sullivan and his wife attended a wedding with a Santa Barbara wedding photographer available. He and his wife attended a wedding with destination wedding photographers on hand to take candid shots of the guests.
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