Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
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About
The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara is a historic, non-denominational church located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. Their picturesque sanctuary lends tranquility and beauty to provide a lovely, classic wedding. The 80-year-old church building was designed in a Spanish style and maintains antique, pristine architectural components.
Facilities and Capacity
The church sanctuary with wooden pews can host up to 285 guests. Beautiful stained-glass windows adorn the walls, along with a rounded ceiling, raised chancel and alter that give way to a gorgeous space for ceremonies. Supplemental lighting can be added with candelabras placed at every pew. This venue faces the Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens. An elegant brick courtyard and fountain are provided outdoors, accessible from the sanctuary or reception facility. The church grounds feature a reception hall that can please both formal and informal receptions.
Services Offered
The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara offers rentals for use for the wedding ceremony as well as lighting and sound. A Steinway grand piano and a 1,800 pipe organ are available for rent during the wedding. The lower Courtyard is also available for clients and guests to use for dancing, music or cocktail hour. Their services include:
- Spacious reception hall featuring a full commercial kitchen
- Audio equipment
- Lighting
- Chairs
- Dance floor
- Tables
- Central downtown location
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Tori P. Married on 04/22/2022Amazing, historic, affordable… best kept secret in SB!
Let me start off by saying having everything in one place makes the day so less stressful and the Unitarian Society allows you to do just that! Throughout the whole planning process they were responsive and supportive. The day before their on site person was amazing! Working with my coordinator to know everything for the day before, their on site person also helped tear down the room while the wedding party left to continue the party. Not only was this a beautiful location but an accommodating one. Last minute due to the wind we needed to move inside and honestly I think it was even more beautiful! I’m so excited for all the future people who get married here because it’s really a special place with a ton of history(see the photo of my photographer’s grandparents getting married here)!-
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Alexandra B. Married on 06/04/2022Wonderful Wedding @ USSB
USSB was the perfect place for our ceremony. Very few restrictions on timing, etc and Joanie and her husband were both very accommodating. Guests commented on the organ and the space itself looks stunning in pictures — like a cathedral! A gorgeous church. -
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Laura B. Married on 03/05/2022A perfect venue for our early spring wedding!
My husband and I had our wedding at USSB in March, and everything about the venue was just perfect. The sanctuary is GORGEOUS with incredible stained glass; the courtyard was a perfect place for dinner, with delightful string lighting on the palm tree after the sun went down; and the dancing space was also perfect for our guests. This was a great space for a hybrid indoor-outdoor event that could accommodate many different pandemic risk tolerances. The USSB staff were very helpful both leading up to the event and on the day itself, really going above and beyond to make sure we were able to make the event happen just the way we wanted it. We would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a place to have their wedding! -
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A wonderful venue with beautiful inside and outside options. We love working here!!
I have performed so many weddings at this location. Each and every time the location has been perfect and the staff are always the best. Thank you for providing this for my brides and grooms.
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Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara?
- Clean Up
- Lighting/Sound
What are the most important characteristics of Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara in terms of venue type, style and location?
- Banquet Hall
- Historic Building
- Religious
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara for wedding events?
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
What services does Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara offer for wedding events?
- Event Rentals
- Lighting / Sound
What furniture and decorations does Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara have available for wedding events?
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Lighting
- Tables
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