Weddings by the Sea

Service level: Partial planning

Team size: 2

About Weddings by the Sea

Weddings by the Sea

Event Planner

As Creative Director and Wedding Planner at Weddings by the Sea, Catherine finds unending inspiration in the beauty of Santa Barbara and the individual love stories of each couple. Catherine draws on years of experience producing and designing events and attractions for the themed entertainment industry. Her experience spans events, theater, theme park design, costume and floral design. She has worked with both large companies and boutique design firms. With a strong attention to detail, she combines the many elements of event planning to create an unforgettable experience.

Weddings by the Sea has specialized in elopements and micro weddings in the Santa Barbara Area for over 10 years. We love the intimacy and connection that happens within smaller thoughtful celebrations.

In three words: Calm, Flexible, Innovative

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Partial planning
Description	Weddings by the Sea specializes in wedding ceremony packages for elopements and micro weddings. We manage all aspects of the ceremony including officiant, photographer, site crew, florals, decor, tables, and chairs. We provide a curated list of reception/restaurant recommendations that can accommodate groups for private dining.
Planning begins	12 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Venue Visits
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Pricing	Starts at $1,975

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Wedding Officiant
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•Wendy B.•Feb 7
I have worked with Catherine at Weddings by the Sea for over 10 years. Catherine is wonderful to work with. She is very organized and detail oriented and she puts her heart into creating beautiful, unique and meaningful wedding experiences, for the couple and their guests, as well as the entire team working with her. She is attentive and communicates clearly which brings forward a seamless and positive experience for everyone. I have officiated hundreds of weddings working with Catherine and I always look forward to working with her and her team.
Response from vendor•Feb 9, 2026
Thanks Wendy! I always enjoy collaborating with you to create the absolute best experience for our clients. I appreciate the heart and care that you put into each and every wedding ceremony.
Pleasure To Work With
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•Julia G.•Feb 6
I’ve had the pleasure of officiating weddings that Catherine have planned, and each experience has been wonderful. She is incredibly organized, attentive to detail, and truly dedicated to bringing each couple’s vision to life. Her professionalism and calm presence make the entire planning process seamless, and it’s always a joy to collaborate with someone so passionate about what they do. I highly recommend her to any couple looking for a planner who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond to create a beautiful and memorable celebration.
Response from vendor•Feb 9, 2026
It's wonderful to have someone on our team with your level of professionalism and talent. We're so lucky to have an officiant who is multilingual and can provide beautiful, meaningful ceremonies in English, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian! It's always a pleasure to work with you.