last friday, i was fortunate to do a few site visits with a beautiful bride-to-be and her mama, at some of santa barbara's most classic locations. for those of you that haven't seen these venues before, below are photos with a couple details to perk your interest.
the santa barbara historical museum was first on our agenda, located in the heart of downtown. within walking distance to boutique hotels and santa barbara's lively state street, the sbhm is an unparalleled architectural venue. the structure, built of adobe, allows the use of outdoor private courtyards, with native foliage and trickling fountains. one fun perk, the two courtyards can function as your whole wedding celebration location - with the ceremony in one courtyard and your reception in the other!
next stop was the canary hotel. although very different from the age old adobe, this structure has also been a downtown santa barbara favorite only a block from state street. the canary offers a wide variety of wedding packages to host your ultimate all inclusive wedding celebration. food and beverage from their well known coast restaurant, a wedding night suite for the bride and groom, along with a breakfast-in-bed option the next morning. to top off the eclectic vintage decor on the interior are the stunning views, from the rooftop ceremony location. the canary's perk: 360 degree downtown santa barbara views!
one of the last locations we visited was the infamous montecito country club. along with a rich history, this venue boasts spectacular views of santa barbara's coastline. perched on a golf course, every room and outdoor location is complete with the twinkling pacific ocean, palm lined coast and redtile rooftops of downtown as the picturesque backdrop. one of the country club's perks: the use of their entire venue the day of your wedding. everything from the grand forier, fireplaces, the bridal suite and the ballroom are yours for the celebration!
