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Brenda
Just Said Yes June 2023

Destination Wedding in Santa Barbara

Brenda, on March 4, 2022 at 2:03 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5
Hi everyone, this is my first post here! My fiancé and I want to have a destination wedding in Santa Barbara, CA and we are having a traditional catholic mass which we just set the date for in September 2023. I need advice on how to go about with vendors. I’m not from Santa Barbara so I’m afraid of getting a bad vendor since I’m not a resident there. For all couples out there doing destination weddings, how are you going about with vendors?

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Latest activity by Melinda, on March 4, 2022 at 8:13 PM
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    Michelle ·
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    Hi Brenda, happy engagement! Santa Barbara is quite popular in the bridal magazines for lavish weddings, and you can find many real weddings listed including associated vendors. On WW, you can search Santa Barbara weddings under Ideas tab- Real Weddings. For Churches, the old missions are gorgeous and there's one in SB. My cousin got married at Mission San Luis Obispo. Whichever Church you choose, try to lock down their interview schedule as they are under diocese rules. Ultimately though, you can't have a date until you get both venues. Best wishes! Btw, I am planning part 2 of my honeymoon in summer SB and am so excited for you.

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  • Melinda
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    Melinda ·
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    Hi there! I’m just north of there in Lompoc and my wedding coordinators have been amazing!
    Just2sweet events in Lompoc. They are also doing all of our florals! Tell Annette and Nicole Melinda sent you If you call.

    Also our DJ- Joe with professional DJ services is awesome!

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  • Brenda
    Just Said Yes June 2023
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    Good to know! Thank u tons Michelle! And I wish you a lovely time as well in SB
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  • Brenda
    Just Said Yes June 2023
    Brenda ·
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    I will definitely look into the vendors! My family has never used a wedding coordinator but I’m definitely thinking about it, are there any questions/advice I should have in mind?
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  • Melinda
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    Melinda ·
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    I honestly planned 90% of the wedding myself but they’ve tied up all the final touches, timelines, and have dealt with any and all questions and problems that have come our way!


    I would just talk to them. Tell them your vision, budget, etc. they’re very experienced and can guide you in the right direction with vendors and venues. They’re also more affordable than I ever thought.
    My wedding is next Saturday, I can also message you after about how that went with them.
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