This wedding at home in Montecito, planned with the help of Callista and Company and photographed by Carrie Patterson, incorporated exceptionally intentional touches and the perfect pop of citrus and blue against a farmer’s market-inspired backdrop. Hosted in a luxurious backyard, Sally and Eric hosted their ceremony off the patio, their cocktail hour next to floating florals in the pool, and their reception under an elegantly draped tent under the stars. This wedding is a must-see for anyone wondering what walking through the most luxurious farmer’s market might look like!
Custom hand-painted invitations
The luxe details began with hand-painted Santa Barbara mountains from Sally and Eric’s favorite hikes on the invitations by Yonder Design.
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Sentimental bridal detail: in memory of
As a special sentimental touch, a baby blanket was sewn into the bride’s dress in memory of her mom.
On trend: terracotta & natural wood
Terracotta pots added an elegant touch for the ceremony, while the light wood platform and seating provided a smooth line of sight that accented the striking late summer/early fall floral design(s).
Ceremony style: late summer / early fall
The bride and groom exchanged vows under an installation by Lambert Floral Studio filled with lush greenery accented with warm yellow, burnt orange, and rust colored florals.
Fruit and floral seating display
Guests found their seats using a fruit and floral seating display reminiscent of Sally’s favorite farmer’s market in Santa Barbara.
Styling the pool: floating florals
Cocktail hour took place on the patio next to the pool. As a special touch, Lambert Floral Studio incorporated floating florals in yellows, oranges, and pinks.
Teal dance floor, teal trim
To ensure a flowing design that blended with the setting, the couple ensured that the dance floor was the same teal color as the trim of the home.
Tented wedding still under the “stars”
The couple and their team of vendors pivoted from a custom pergola structure to an elegant tent at the last minute due to a forecast of torrential rain, but despite all the forecasts, the wedding day was clear with a stunning sunset! Bride Sally knew this was her late mother, Hope, making an appearance over her daughter’s special day.
After party venue: local tiki bar
The newlyweds hosted an after party at local tiki bar Test Pilot complete with tiki cocktails, Hawaiian shirts, and custom flip flops.
