Wedding Venues in Santa Barbara

Natale

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Olivia Wiley was a miracle worker for our December wedding. We were planning this from out of state and no matter what was needed, Olivia was there to help and direct. The Canary is fortunate to have such an all star as part of their team!

AshAaron

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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.

Jeni

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We had our wedding reception here in March 2026 and everything was incredible! It was a quick walk from the Santa Barbara Courthouse, where we had our ceremony. We loved that the venue is naturally stunning with the lighting, tables, chairs, and wood paneling on the walls. It made it easy to not have to worry about those extra rentals. They were so easy to work and communicate with. After I hired my coordinator, she took over communication with La Amada which made it even easier! They worked together well and if there were any hiccups, it was unbeknownst to me. For dinner, we chose the Salmon, Chicken, Caesar Salad, and Asparagus from Little Bird. And for dessert, we chose to do the ice cream sandwiches from Rory’s instead of a cake and that was the star of the show! We are still hearing from our guests about how great the food was. The staff was incredible, they checked on us multiple times throughout the evening (without interrupting or overdoing it) to make sure we had everything we needed… food, drink, water, etc.

Felicia

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As a wedding officiant, I would happily recommend the Condor Express to any couple looking for a truly unique and unforgettable wedding venue in Santa Barbara. Robin is a delight to work with and takes exceptional care to ensure your wedding meets all of your expectations. The crew was wonderful, the setting was spectacular, and the entire experience was seamless. Highly recommend!

Jackie

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My husband and I first visited The Moxi a few years ago for a company holiday party, and from that day on we knew that we wanted to get married there! We do not have enough amazing things to say about The Moxi staff, and Jennifer specifically, who made the entire planning and logistic process an absolute breeze and worked arm and arm with our planner to make sure that everything was exactly what we wanted! The wedding was the most beautiful thing we could have ever imagined, and Jennifer and team made that possible. If you are looking for an incredibly unique venue, beautiful, and special with the best views of Santa Barbara - look no further than The Moxi!

Homa

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Amaziiiing and so caring, they went beyond and locked a restaurant with look of ocean for us. So happy

Julia

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My husband and I recently had our wedding reception at Brass Bear Uptown and they were absolutely AMAZING. The event coordinator is extremely organized, responsive, communicative, and nice. Their staff are on top of everything, so kind and helpful, and a pleasure to work with. Their food is absolutely delicious and their drinks are awesome! They helped the reception flow so smoothly and the space is beautiful and tended to every need with a smile on their faces. Even with the restaurant open, you are also totally secluded. I had multiple guests say it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I couldn't recommend Brass Bear more for events, especially weddings!

Hannah

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We got married at Arnoldi's in July 2026 and let me just tell you, this was the best night of our entire lives. Not only is Arnoldi's such a beautiful and historic restaurant, but the food is absolutely incredible, and the people working there are so incredibly friendly and professional. All of our family and friends were raving about how amazing the food was (we did chicken parm and short rib ravioli) and how friendly the staff was to all of our guests. The back patio is so beautiful, you hardly need any decor. People told us that they felt like they were transported to Italy! Sara and Casey were amazing to work with, they were super responsive to all of our emails and very accommodating to all of our requests.

Amy

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Both of our event planners were amazing. From giving us guidance and support during the early stages of planning to being on-top of every detail in the lead up and day-of, they made the whole process so much less overwhelming and allowed us to truly relax, be fully present and enjoy the occasion. The venue is stunning, the food is delicious and the staff are very professional and friendly. Couldn't recommend it enough!

Laura

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We hosted our rehearsal dinner here, and reserved a bridal suite and boardroom to plan our wedding at Cabrillo Pavilion across the street. Sonya Krimsky was very helpful, especially with last minute requests for our dinner and food service. Cristina Rojas was very helpful and responsive with our block room reservations. Everything went just great and their staff was extremely kind and responsive. The dinner was held outside on their bocce court and was so beautiful decorated with lights and candles and the food was delicious. They accommodated all dietary requests. Everyone was so happy with it. They helped us have a fantastic weekend!