A Serendipitous Wedding Journey in Santa Barbara

Love stories often begin in unexpected places, and for Ruthie and Simon, it all started on Birthright Israel, a transformative 10-day trip to the land of their heritage. Little did they know that this serendipitous encounter would lead to a deep connection that would endure even as they attended different universities in North Carolina. Their…

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Love Story in Montecito, California

Love stories have a way of transcending boundaries, connecting people, and creating unforgettable moments. For Michael and Lauren, their journey began with a fateful introduction and blossomed into a beautiful relationship. Today, we invite you to join us as we dive into the enchanting tale of their destination wedding in the captivating coastal town of…

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Lux Carmel Valley Wedding with a View

Chloe and Rich’s wedding in Carmel Valley, California celebrated their highly anticipated union in style with a backdrop you’d have to see to believe.  The couple met in a classic movie-worthy scenario – living in the same apartment building and bumping into each other in the elevator or mailroom multiple times until Rich worked up…

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Love in Yosemite: A Real Wedding

Shannon and Ian met at the local hardware store where they both worked. From co-workers to friends, and eventually partners – they shared a special connection. A connection so special they decided to tie the knot and make things official a few years later. Putting their heads together during the planning process, the pair knew…

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Happy in Hillsborough: A Real Wedding

Kate and Kevin met in 2014 after matching on a dating app. They quickly realized they both grew up in the same area and had a bunch of mutual friends. It’s safe to say the couple hit it off because seven years later, they said “I do” at a private estate in Hillsborough, California. Actually,…

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Spirited Santa Barbara Wedding

Dreaming of a coastal California destination wedding? Anh and Larry have been there, done that, and are sharing their experience in hopes of inspiring and informing your planning process. From the start, a Santa Barbara ceremony with their closest friends and family from all over the nation (and world) was the only way the couple…

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California Scenic Highway Honeymoon

Repairs to California’s most scenic highway, Highway 1, have been completed weeks ahead of schedule, enabling the highway to reopen in Monterey County. Now is the moment for travelers to responsibly explore more than 655 miles along California’s coast including the ruggedly breathtaking utopia of Big Sur. The reopening grants full access to Monterey County’s diverse parks, culinary bounty and…

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Roadtrip Destinations: Wine Country

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or destination wedding, California wine country checks all the boxes. It has sweeping vineyard views, plenty of outdoor activities, scrumptious, farm-fresh food and, of course, superb wines.  One of the area’s best-kept secrets is Healdsburg, nestled in Sonoma County on the lush banks of the Russian River. Only 90 minutes by car from San Francisco, the…

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A Santa Barbara Destination Wedding

Being that Matt and Alicia are Texans, I wanted the honor (as a Texas-native) to share the story of how they came to say “I do” in the sunny state of California. Although there are plenty of beautiful venues in Texas, the couple wanted their wedding day to be unique and feel extra special. What…

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