San Ysidro Ranch is where this Felici Events Real Southern California Wedding took place for this happy couple. Different Backgrounds and wedding traditions were incorporated into the wedding ceremony.
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One of the things I do as part of my work, is blog about different locations in Santa Barbara County to host your gathering, event, party or wedding. You can see my work on the Santa Barbara Wedding Guide, a useful resource for brides and grooms worldwide. Today, I received an email about one of my favourite location posts, Villa Sevillano. If you are looking to get married in the fall, they have some openings for events. Here is more about the Villa Sevillano as posted on Santa Barbara Wedding Guide.
Villa Sevillano
By Zohe Felici, Felici Events
Villa Sevillano is a classic Mediterranean estate which sits amidst 22 acres of well manicured grounds, a private equestrian facility and exercise field. Located in Carpinteria, the estate’s expansive property and panoramic Pacific views are enough to make you want to stay for a while. It is, however, the property’s 14 person sleeping capacity and dynamic event hosting possibilities which make it ideal for a wedding weekend rental.
As you enter the long lush driveway and orchard, you are greeted by a front garden patio with palms centering a picturesque koi pond and fountain. Once inside, the expansive ocean view living, dining and breakfast rooms feature exquisite Italian touches. The well laid out estate allows for easy hosting with its open kitchen and doorway leading outdoors to the infinity pool and jacuzzi. The second-floor holds three bedrooms with en suite baths and the master suite, all overlooking the exercise field and ocean.
The lowest level of the home, accessible by elevator, is centered by an enormous recreation room. One end is grounded by a custom bar, pool table and seating area all overlooking the equestrian grounds. Adjacent to the bar is a nine-seat carpeted theater media room, fully wired with in-wall audio. As you make your way down the hall, you find an elegant dark-wood wine room ideal for the wine enthusiast. This gorgeous estate is ideal for a weekend of events. The on site polo field easily holds up to 300 guests for a seated dinner. The olive and citrus orchards, formal gardens, and infinity edge pool all make for beautiful settings to hold receptions, cocktail hour and ceremonies.
This enchanting place is spread out……in fact, it may take you all weekend to make your way around!
This is a Ceremony and Reception or Reception Only Venue with overnight accommodations available for additional rental.
For more information on pricing and availability contact Leia at 805-715-3900.
Pricing: $$ – $$$ $10,000++ site fee
Contact: Leia at Santa Barbara Luxury Rentals
Capacity: up to 300
Requirements: Reservations require a signed contract and refundable security deposit to secure your date. Wedding planner required. Generator, restroom rental, event insurance and professional and licensed vendors are all required. Candles must be enclosed in glass. Additional lighting required. Wedding planner required. Due to the sensitivity of the polo field, a few precautions must be taken: no stakes can be used, no trucks are allowed on the field. Tenting is allowed with the use of water barrels.
Catering: The two garages can be turned into a catering kitchen. The caterer must provide all staff for food service, bar service, set up of all equipment, break down of all equipment, and clean up of site area. You must rent a dumpster to remove trash at he end of the event.
Parking: Valet Parking or Shuttle Services are required.
Music: Generator required. Amplified music is permitted; however, the site manager reserves the right to terminate the music if complaints are received. All music must end at 10 pm. (No exceptions.)
Alcohol Policy: Client provides own alcohol. No one under the age of 21 is permitted to consume any alcoholic beverage.
What is Provided: Site manager, bride’s day use room, use of the house the evening of the event.
Felici Events was honored last summer to be a part of Chasity and Michael's Military nuptials which took place on the scenic lawn of the Fess Parker Doubletree.
Congratulazioni on your one-year anniversary you two, we wish you all the best!
Click here to view more images from their wedding
Photography: Melissa Musgrove
Congratulations to Angelina and Scott on the one year anniversary of their beautiful Greek wedding in Santa Barbara at the gorgeous Villa Verano estate!
See their story below as featured in Modele Weddings magazine.
Photography: Melissa Musgrove and Shannon Jayne Miller
Another fabulous Felici Events wedding success!
Best friends Tim and Jolene first met nearly twenty years ago. However, it was fourteen years before the two would connect through a mutual appetite for good fiction. With the help of Tim's "match-making" family and media messaging their relationship deepened, and soon Tim was smitten. The problem was that Jolene was clueless to the the affection growing in Tim as he patiently hovered in friend status.
Thankfully, his patience was rewarded when Jolene discovered the love growing in her own heart. Five months later, Tim gave Jolene a birthday surprise she would never forget. Slipping onto one knee after dinner, he asked her to become his wife and share the rest of forever together.
This July they will begin their journey in a beach ceremony at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort with the help of Felici Events.
Photo Credit: Open Door Wedding Photography
Happy one-year anniversary to another of Felici Events' most memorable Bride and Groom- Mia and Joey!
The two love birds got married in sunny Ojai last year in an intimate celebration at the strikingly beautiful Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
Congratulazioni you two, we wish you all the best!
Click here to view more images of their wedding
Photographer: Fotocielo
Happy one-year anniversary to one of Felici Events favorite Bride and Groom- Regan and Chad!
They got married in classic Santa Barbara style last year at a gorgeous private home complete with a trolley ride and a visit to the Mission.
Congratulazioni you two, we wish you all the best!
Click here to view more images of their beautiful wedding
Photographer: Cameron Ingalls
Wondering how to dress your kid for an event? Here at Felici Events, we've been to a lot of events. And while most of our posts focus on the adult side of events, we thought we'd show the kids some love also! Ever wonder how you are going to make your little one be fashion forward at a memorable event? We found some great examples from past events we have done. These cuties show that style can be simpler than you think!
Flowery hats are a simple and easy way to spruce up an outfit!
Tyler and Stephanie met at their Alma Mater, Occidental College. Tyler took Stephanie to a concert in Hollywood for their first date where they bonded over their shared passions for music and traveling. In fact, they have now attended over 40 concerts together and completed two cross-country road trips as well as one through France and Germany!
A year into dating, they discovered their love for dogs after they rescued two strays and have since become volunteers at the SPCA. Tyler and Stephanie live in San Francisco with their dog, Ava. Tyler works as a carpenter and Stephanie works at a non-profit consulting firm.
Their wedding will take place this October in a beautiful estate in Montecito with the help of Felici Events!
Photo Credit: Tobin Photography
Unique Guest Sign In Idea that Keeps on Giving
It is unbelievable that two years have passed since the Felici Events' inception in May 2010!
"I may not have all of the answers, but I surround myself with people who do" which is what lead us to create this guest sign in for the launch.
I loved getting guests' words of wisdom and it proved to be a great way to remember everyone who came and supported me.
This creative and simple alternate to a guest book can be incorporated into any event.
Just add personalization and creativity.
Thanks to everyone who has continued to support me and I look forward to continue growing.
Megan and Luc, Santa Barbara locals and UCSB alumni, actually met in LA a few years back through Herbalife. After struggling for a year in the friend zone (and many karaoke duets later), Luc pulled the romantic curtains over Megan's eyes with the help of beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, where he grew up. The hot springs under the stars maneuver has proven successful for many young male Sun Valleyites. As fate would have it, Sun Valley became the same setting for Luc's proposal.
Together, Megan and Luc now run Active Nutrition Center in Santa Barbara. The trick to gracefully mixing business with pleasure is no doubt their ability to HAVE FUN!
The two will be tying the knot this September at Coghlan Winery with the help of Felici Events in a casual California country-themed affair that is sure to be a blast!
Photo Credit: Kiel Rucker Photography
Modele Weddings Magazine recently featured our Valentine's Day Wine Country Decor themed photo shoot in their Spring/ Summer issue. You can buy your issue today! Here's a look at our spread in the magazine!
The Flag is up Farm is now available for events, weddings and parties. Here is some tid bits about this unique Santa Ynez Location.
Property Highlights.
- The 110-acre farm includes green manicured lawns and pastures, wonderful stables and barns, and a 24,000 square foot covered arena.
- Can accommodate up to 500 guests (200 parking spots).
- Horse-drawn carriage is a possibility for brides.
- The main ranch house (personal residence of Monty & Pat Roberts) has been featured in Town and Country Magazine twice as one of the most beautiful homes on the West Coast.
- In addition to its beautiful ranch-style architecture, sculptured art and stunning views, the Roberts’ personal residence features Monty’s famous saloon
- Flag Is Up Farms is the internationally renowned starting point for some of the world’s most successful performance horses and highest earning racehorses. It is also the home of the Monty Roberts Equestrian Academy and equine celebrity Shy Boy.
- The residence and saloon house a vast array of antiques and memorabilia, each with their own story including six-hundred-year-old church doors, an old gray spool-to-spool Royal typewriter that once belong to John Steinbeck, a framed photograph of Geranimo placed above the Apache chief’s rifle, and personal photographs of Monty with James Dean on the set of East of Eden
Flag Is Up welcomes you to a special celebration with them.
How to Create a Theme with Colors
An elegant and fun way to create themes can be done thru color schemes and shapes.
A great example is this REAL FELICI WEDDING for Jennifer and Stephen who used purple and green spheres as their inspiration. To convey the theme to guests right off the bat, their invitations by Lazaro Press included the lavender and pale green puffs.
On their reception night at The Canary Hotel, Nico Designs adorned each table with a centerpiece featuring giant green and purple chrysanthemums orbs resting on beds of rock.
Lighting is a dramatic way to convey a color scheme that immediately changes the mood of a room. Bella Vista Designs lit up the evening celebration with lavender lights around the room.
A wedding cake is the culmination and epitome of any wedding’s theme. Instead of creating a polka dotted cake, Montecito Confections used green chrysanthemums trailing up the side of the cake and onto the top adorned with cymbidium orchids.
A huge Thank You to the wonderful Melissa Musgrove for capturing these wonderful images and work of art.
Congratulating Natalie and Rene on their wedding. Click on the picture below to see the slideshow and details of their BIG Day!
Links:
Gainey Vineyard Gavin Roy Presents: Wedding DJ Fairytale Hair and Makeup Rincon Floral
PHOTOGRAPHY
Blue Silver Photo Website alex@bluesilverphoto.com 877-588-3374
Cultural traditions and locations both play roles in branding and making a wedding memorable and unique. This Felici Events wine country wedding incorporates elements of the bride's Norwegian background while maintaining a country western theme.
I love this picture captured by Katie Moos Photography of a recent wedding at the Four Seasons Biltmore
Bottom line - HAVE FUN
We wanted to share with you a lovely slide show of one of our clients
created by the oober talented
Santa Barbara Courthouse Ceremony, the Mural Room
Stella Mare's Reception
Peonies are my favourite!
Click on the link below to see the link to the slide show of images
Santa Barbara Courthouse Ceremony & Stella Mare Restaurant Reception Wedding
I love this picture we captured of one of our recent bride and groom.
Effortless and so powerful.
Based on Japanese tradition, cranes are noted as mystical creatures.Cranes represent longevity and good health, and are believed to live for 1001 years. The tradition to fold 1001 paper cranes has become a staple wedding gift for many years in Japanese culture.
Folding 1001 paper cranes is believed to make a person’s wish come true; when a folder bestows the cranes on a couple it symbolizes their wish for the couple to have a long and happy marriage.
Last week's wedding, the bride’s mother folded these gorgeous paper cranes. This custom, however, is not limited to just family' anyone can give such a unique and truly beautiful wedding gift.