The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside on grass (keep in mind for those wearing heels!) Dinner and dancing will be inside. Please remember Santa Barbara is typically in the 70s during the day and can be chilly at night!
For Friday Night Welcome drinks: There are numerous public parking lots within three blocks of Santa Barbara Wine Collective: + Amtrak Train Station: Corner of State Street and W. Yanonali Street + Santa Barbara Visitors Center: Corner of Garden Street and E. Cabrillo Blvd + Helena Avenue: Between E. Yanonali and E. Montecito streets (adjacent to Wayfarer parking lot) + Hotel Californian: 36 State Street, entrance to parking lot on Mason Street For Saturday wedding ceremony and reception: + Limited parking spots that cannot be left overnight + Please plan to either take the provided transportation or rideshare (e.g., uber)
Men: If you have a tux and have been wanting to flaunt it- now's the time! No tux? No problem! A dark suit and tie/bowtie is perfect too! Ladies: If you want to wear a floor-length gown, go for it! But no pressure—it's summer in Santa Barbara, so a colorful midi or tea-length dress is just as perfect. Wear what makes you feel great!
Although we love your little ones, this is an adult only affair
Lindsey grew up outside of Philadelphia and Quentin grew up in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara has become a special place for both Lindsey and Quentin, spending lots of time at Quentin's parents house during COVID-19. Once you visit we know you'll fall in love with Santa Barbara too!
While you can certainly extend your time in Santa Barbara, there are also plenty of great places to visit within driving distance: + Santa Ynez (1 hour) beautiful wineries that make you think you're in Napa. Be sure to get dinner at S.Y. Kitchen + Ojai (1 hour) book in advance at the Ojai Valley Inn for a very relaxing getaway (and A+ golf) + Paso Robles (2 hours) if you're a fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Paso is the place for you! + Carmel by the Sea (~4 hour drive North) breathtaking views and adorable restaurants. Carmel Valley Inn and Bernardus are two of our favorite hotels for a special weekend