Dan Bellinger
Melissa Pechter
Dan Bellinger
Melissa Pechter
May 17, 2025
Schedule
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Wedding
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
223 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and jackets and slacks
Our wedding will take place at a beautiful outdoor venue, with the ceremony and cocktail hour on a grass lawn. Please consider block or platform heels to walk in and a jacket or wrap for cooler coastal evenings.
After Party
Sat, May 17, 2025, 10:00 pm - Sun, May 18, 2025, 1:30 am
Travel
Flight
Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is the closest regional airport. However, flight options are limited to this small airport.
Flight
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is the closest international airport and is a 1.5 - 2 hours drive to Santa Barbara. (2.5) for Santa Ynez Valley. However LA traffic can substantially affect this travel time so plan accordingly please.
Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Located about half a mile from our wedding venue and just across the street from East Beach, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is the ideal place to stay to experience Santa Barbara. Enjoy 24-acre beachfront resort with tree-lined pool and tennis courts, on-site wine tastings, salon and spa, and much more.
Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is located in the center of downtown Santa Barbara. They are currently redoing their rooms and rates, but check back here for a potential rate code January of 2025
Hotel
Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian is located in Santa Barbara's funk zone area, right in the middle of wine tasing restaurants and less than a 5min walk to the Santa Barbara Pier.
Hotel
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House welcomes you to our eclectic neighborhood. Located right on State Street - just 2 blocks from the beach, pier, and Funk Zone - guests are welcomed with generous hotel amenities and savory onsite dining by Santo Mezcal.
Hotel
Harbor View Inn
Casual meets luxury where the white sands of West Beach and historic Stearns Wharf converge with the 4-Diamond amenities of the Harbor View Inn. Our resort style hotel provides a location that is ideal for those wishing to experience the best that Santa Barbara has to offer; from the beautiful coastline to the charming shops and restaurants along State Street.
House Or Rental
Airbnb
If you're traveling with a group or looking for more affordable options for a weekend or extended stay, Airbnb is a great option.
Registry
Gallery
Things To Do
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Open 10-4. Reservations required
Santa Barbara Courthouse
One of the most photographed spots, this beautiful Spanish-style building with its spectacular architecture. Climb to the top of the clock tower to get an amazing 360 degree view of Santa Barbara. The Clock Tower is available on a first-come, first-served basis during regular public hours (Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm - Weekends and Holidays: 10 am to 5 pm).
Stearns Wharf
Mission Rose Garden
Santa Barbara Zoo
The best small zoo. Feed the giraffes or walk around with kangaroos.
Inspiration Point Trailhead
Inspiration Point is a 3.4-mile out-and-back trail that is considered moderately challenging and has an elevation gain of nearly 1,000 feet. Typically, the hike takes two to three hours to complete. One of Santa Barbara’s most popular hikes with a great view of Santa Barbara and the Coastline from the top. Leashed dogs are allowed
Douglas Family Preserve
We frequent this spot with Bruce and it is where we got engaged! A beautiful easy preserve to walk around with off leash dogs.
Paddle Sports Center
Rent a kayak or paddle board to enjoy exploring around the harbor and pier.
Land Shark
An hour and a half land and sea tour of Santa Barbara
Butterfly Beach
East Beach
Where you can find Dan playing Volleyball every week.
Hendrys Beach
The left side of Hendry's Beach is an off-leash dog beach! Dog wash stations are also present in the parking lot. The Boathouse is a restaurant at this beach that's a scenic location for a meal or cocktail (but no dogs in the restaurant).
Brophy Bros.
Cajun Kitchen
Great breakfast spot
Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
The Palace Grill
We celebrated our engagement with dinner here
Santa Barbara Public Market
Santo Mezcal
Zaytoon
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro
Where we had our impromptu engagement party the night we got engaged
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara
Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room
FAQs
Question
When should I RSVP by?
Answer
As soon as possible would be wonderful for planning purposes. Please RSVP no later than March 17, 2025.
Question
Is there a dress code?
Answer
The dress for our wedding is cocktail attire. Additional Information: Men are asked to wear sport coats When choosing footwear, please keep in mind that the ceremony and cocktail hour will be held on the grass and the wedding will be outdoors. It tends to cool down in the evenings, so you may want to bring a jacket or shawl.
Question
Are kids welcome?
Answer
As much as we love the little ones, we have chosen for our wedding to be an adults-only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day!
Question
Do you have hotel reccomendations?
Answer
Yes, please review the Travel section for hotel recommendations all within 1 mile of our wedding venue.
Question
Is there parking for the wedding?
Answer
The Garden Street Parking Lot, is a self pay parking lot on the corner or Garden and Cabrillo, directly across the street from our wedding venue.
Question
How long is the event?
Answer
Our ceremony and reception are both located at the Carousel House. The event is from 4pm-10pm
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