Park Wedding Venues in Santa Barbara

AshAaron

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We got married at Godric Grove mid October and it was absolutely perfect. Staff: Denise and the Elings Park crew were phenomenal. They were quick to respond to our many many questions and helped us work through several random challenges in the days leading up to our big day! They were overwhelmingly nice as we worked with them to dream up what our wedding would look like. They also provided us with a list of recommended vendors - which we ended up using for our lighting and DJ (shoutout to the AMS team). The Elings park crew cleaned up the entire space before our vendors arrived and we could tell that they really cared about us having an excellent day and that everything was set up nicely. Venue: It is a magical place. We got so many compliments from our wedding guests asking us how we found this hidden gem in Santa Barbara (from locals nonetheless!). We used the amphitheater for our ceremony, the grass field for happy hour & dancing (we rented a dance floor & cocktail tables), and the deck for our dinner & speeches. We loved that this was a one stop shop for our whole wedding. The views of the ocean, the santa barbara hillside and the ambiance of the oak trees are highlights of this place. Things you should know: As is the case in all of SB, the noise ordinance requires parties to be over by 10pm! It should be obvious, but it's worth mentioning that you will have to pay vendors to bring in everything for the wedding (tables, chairs, dance floor, lighting, speakers, etc etc). We had 150 guests at our wedding, so we opted to rent an restroom trailer from marborg as an additional option for our guests beyond the available restrooms. Also, a hot tip for folks planning an event here, we used Bill's Bus to get all our guests downtown at the end of our wedding and it really kept the momentum of our party alive (and minimized the chaos of everybody ubering at once). All this to say, 10/10 we would 100% get married here again in a heartbeat. Elings Park is stunning. The staff are amazing. We are so thankful to have it forever be a part of our story.

Patti and her team were super helpful and super responsive. The team was wonderful in answering all our questions before the ceremony and also during the ceremony and reception. The views were spectacular and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

Kiley

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Walking through the twisting garden paths truly feels like you're in a fairytale. Pictures on their site don't do a justice; it truly takes your breath away. Our wedding was a dream. Besides the aesthetics, the staff was very easy to work with and were upfront with all the costs. I recommend renting the bridal cottage for HMU and using recommended vendors. As for flow: After walking through the entrance with white peacocks, they have welcome drinks then go to the ceremony site. After the ceremony, they have tray passed appetizers and cocktails to avoid lines. They also set aside 2 trays for the wedding party while we took pictures. After cocktail hour, everyone goes to the reception area for dinner and the party! Their staff ensured it was a seamless day and we got fed plenty!

Leah

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

This venue is absolutely breathtaking! From the moment you walk in you are greeted with lush greenery, whimsical fountains, and fairy lights everywhere. It almost feels otherworldly, it is so magical! My daughter married the man of her dreams in the setting of her dreams, it was absolutely perfect. The owner, Barbara, is so helpful and kind. You can tell that she loves the property and the ability to share it. She is readily available and super responsive to questions. Karen (Bella Dia Weddings), the day of coordinator, is so sweet and it's obvious she loves what she does. Pablo with Command Performance Catering is very easy to work with, and the food was AMAZING! Our guests were so impressed with the entire day/night, from the tiniest details to the grand picture! It is a bit pricey, but at the end of the day we felt it was more than worth the cost. I would strongly recommend Hartley Botanica to anyone!

Joanne

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

This was the perfect place to get married! It was exactly what we were looking for; a beautiful outdoor venue with a garden that doesn't have a ridiculous price attached; as well, a place that already has catering and sound system that you can use. I had such a good experience working with Sharon and Jollyne, they were both so kind and always willing to help me with any changes and additions I needed to make in the planning. They really helped me to feel at ease with a lot of the preparations and knowing that everything would turn out great. Their communication is great, I always received responses to my emails. However, just be aware when it gets to high season you may want to call vs email if you have a lot of questions, since it might take them a bit longer to get back to you. The food was also delicious! All of our guests loved the chicken and salmon, and they loved the desserts. I highly recommend the dessert option that comes with 5 desserts. I was also very happy the venue offered games to rent. This gave people a different way to mingle and to have fun, especially for those who don't care to dance. What also made Cambria Pines great is that they have a plant nursery. This is separate from the wedding event organizers, so you contact the nursery directly, but besides that they know what to do and where to put everything. Since it’s onsite there’s no travel fee. I loved working with Meghan! She did an amazing job on our arrangements. The flowers she chose and put together, looked beyond beautiful. It’s also extremely helpful that they have lodging. We were all coming from out of town, so not having to look for different hotels was great. Overall, my husband and I are extremely happy about our wedding. Every one of my guests went on about how beautiful the wedding was, not just for what we brought with us but because of the overall look of the venue. The Gazebo Garden is such a gorgeous place to get married in, especially in June when the flowers are in full bloom. It’s perfect for anyone looking to have an outdoor garden wedding that also feels a bit woodsy.

I cannot speak highly enough about the group sales staff at El Cap and my experience holding my weekend wedding here. The venue only offers weddings on "off-season".. approx Oct.-March, and it's conducted as a destination wedding site, meaning guests are expected to attend and stay onsite for 2 nights. So right off the bat it's probably not the right venue for everyone, but it was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. The staff was flexible, warm, and happy to be of service in all the ways they could. They were open to suggestions and interested in our input. They were even willing to communicate with family members who were less comfortable/familiar with the weekend-wedding concept. The food was great, the lodging is lovely, but the canyon itself is just exquisite in it's natural beauty. El Capitan will forever be a dear place in our hearts.

Joy

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens was the most perfect charming location for our early April wedding! Unlike most wedding venues, you can find that pricing here is very transparent and realistic. Working with Stacey during the booking process was a breeze. She's incredibly kind, helpful, and went the extra mile to answer all our questions (even sending videos since we're not local). We felt so comfortable and reassured throughout the entire process. And the venue itself? Absolutely stunning! The gardens were in full bloom, and our ceremony at the Rose Garden under the wisteria arch was magical. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the charming grounds, and you can tell the staff takes immense pride in their work. Plus, the bridal suite was such a beautiful, naturally lit spot for photos. We couldn't be happier. Thank you, Stacey and team! Wedding Photos by Photo by Nadine Wendorff Photography

Tina at Beachside Memories is the most amazing, down to earth, kind hearted person ever and made my wedding day everything I have dreamed of! She handled the decorations, photographer, officiant, DJ, and everything else so smoothly I had no stress! each person that played a part in my big day was amazing and made me feel so special! 10000% would recommend for anyone who is getting married and wants to not have any stress or worry!

Huge shoutout to Erin, Nicole, and the entire Camp Ocean Pines team for one of the best weekends of our lives! We struggled for months to find a wedding venue that fit our vision of environment, togetherness, fun, and creative freedom…until we discovered Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria! This venue has it all: gorgeous ocean views, sweeping monterey pine backdrops, various intimate and configurable spaces for event locations (ceremony/cocktail hour/reception, etc.), on-site cabins for you and your guests, and activity spaces throughout the property with an included hour of target sports facilitated by the staff! The best part - Camp Ocean Pines is available to rent for the entire weekend so you and your guests can enjoy each other’s company and get the quality time that can feel so scarce in a typical 8-hour event. Camp Ocean Pines even has an on-site kitchen, and they’ll provide the rehearsal dinner, reception dinner, and the day-after brunch! The food was delicious, and it took so much weight off our shoulders to have the camp take care of the food so we didn’t have to. The Camp staff was incredibly helpful and collaborative throughout the entire process, and we were so grateful for the opportunity to strategize with such wonderful people. The Camp is centrally located on the Central Coast, so it’s easy for your guests to access the beach, Fiscalini Preserve, and Cambria only minutes away from the property as well as so many other amazing spaces within striking distance (Hearst Castle, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Big Sur, etc.). Camp Ocean Pines is truly an amazing place, and we have heard again and again from our guests how deeply they enjoyed our event in part due to the magical nature of the property, the surrounding environment, and the beautiful mosaic of amenities that the camp provides. If you’re looking for an amazing wedding weekend, look no further than Camp Ocean Pines!