We are beyond thrilled that we chose the Riviera Mansion as the venue for our wedding day!!!

The food, the service, the smiles, and the congratulations created an exceptional ambience and unrivaled experience for us and our guests. Time and again, we’ve heard from our friends and family that the one word they would use to describe our wedding is “PERFECT!”. That’s in no small way a reflection of the seamless execution and exceptional service the team at Riviera Mansion provided to us. Speaking personally for us as the wedding couple, every team member at the Riviera Mansion made us feel not only welcome but like close family arriving at some grand homecoming. It was truly exceptional.

Christy, the events director at the Riviera Mansion / University Club is an absolute joy to work with! From the very beginning, she was responsive, open, flexible, and made us feel incredibly comfortable. Christy's communication and attention to detail set her apart from others by miles -- throughout the planning process, we had complete confidence in our wedding venue because of Christy's hard work . Thank you Christy for all that you do!!!

It goes without saying, you will not go wrong with the Riviera Mansion!

Finally, here's a few pointers on choices we made with Christy and we're so happy we did:

1 ) Family Style dinner was phenomenal -- everyone was served on time, the food was excellent (trip tip, chicken, pasta which works for vegans), and the guests were chatting it up as they passed plates

2) Dancing in the Living Room was awesome! We were a little nervous about the Hora and the chandeliers but it worked out perfectly.

3) Late Night Bites -- CHOOSE THE SLIDERS! All the guests (myself included) were chowing down on these at the end of the night. The Riviera Mansion kitchen works some serious magic on those.

Exceptional Venue for a Dream Wedding! For context, I'm a project manager and have led several event planning teams for 500+ attendees. Our wedding at The Riviera Mansion was an absolute dream come true! From start to finish, every detail was flawlessly executed, making it a stress-free experience.

The venue itself is breathtaking, providing the perfect backdrop for our special day. The picturesque surroundings added an extra touch of magic to our ceremony and reception. Can we talk about the parking?! TONS of free parking for the event and ability for overnight for guests who ubered.

What truly sets The Rivera Mansion apart is their incredible team. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our day was perfect. From vendor referrals to coordinating with our other suppliers, they made the planning process seamless.

The catering staff and manager, Christy, deserve special recognition for their professionalism and attention to detail. They worked tirelessly to accommodate all of our requests and exceeded our expectations in every way. Last but not least, the hospitality shown to us and our guests was exceptional. From the moment we arrived until the end of the evening, we felt welcomed and cared for.

The food was beyond outstanding - our guests are still raving about it! From the appetizers to the main course and desserts, each dish was impeccably prepared.

We cannot thank the team at The Riviera Mansion enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for the perfect venue for your special day, look no further book it!

My husband and I loved our venue! It was quintessential Santa Barbara, which is exactly what we wanted. We initially chose it because we were allowed to arrive to the venue as early as 9:00am, and they had a beautiful getting ready space for me and my bridesmaids. Christy, the Wedding and Events Manager, was probably my husband's and my favorite part about the whole experience in planning our wedding. She was so responsive and supportive with any and all questions we had about the smallest of details. The whole staff was extremely professional and kind. I would recommend!!