Friday, 9/19 9:00 AM – Courthouse “I Do’s” Joyce and Kevin will officially tie the knot in a private ceremony with their parents at the beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse. 9:30–10:30 AM – Photos at the Sunken Gardens Right after, we’d love to take some photos with everyone at the stunning Sunken Gardens (just outside the courthouse). Swing by, say hi, and help us capture the moment! 6:00–10:00 PM – Golden Hour Celebration at Grassini Tasting Room This is the main event! Join us for an evening of wine tasting, live music, light bites, and joyful vibes at Grassini Family Vineyard’s tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara. It’s not a formal reception, just a relaxed golden-hour gathering with all our favorite people. Bonus Plans There might be a casual lunch hang earlier on the 19th, stay tuned for details!
Dressy casual or cocktail attire is perfect! Think vineyard chic—comfortable enough to dance, polished enough for photos.
Yes! There is limited parking nearby, and additional public parking lots are available within walking distance. We also recommend carpooling or using rideshare if possible.
At the Golden Wine Hour, we’ll be serving hors d’oeuvres (caterer TBD) and, of course, plenty of wine. We recommend grabbing a hearty meal beforehand, then joining us for a relaxed evening of drinks, music, and good company!
While we love your little ones, the evening celebration will be adults-only. Thanks for understanding!
If your invitation includes a guest, we'd love for you to bring them. If not, we’re keeping things cozy and hope you understand.
Santa Barbara is perfect in September with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. For our main event, we except the temperature to start out at ~75 degrees and cooldown to 60 degrees by the end of the night. You might want to bring a light layer such as a cardigan, blazer, or wrap.
Let us know when you RSVP, and we’ll do our best to accommodate!
We know everyone’s travel plans, preferences, and budgets are different, so we decided not to do a formal hotel block. That said, there are plenty of great places to stay in and around downtown Santa Barbara. We’ve included a few of our favorites under the Travel tab to help you find something that feels right for you!
Your presence is the best present! But if you’d like to gift something, we’d be so grateful for a contribution to our honeymoon fund as we plan a little post-wedding adventure together. Thank you for helping us make new memories!