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Hotel Californian wedding

Christina and Michael had to wait an extra 18 months to host their Hotel Californian Santa Barbara wedding with their family and friends. After two postponements, this sweet couple were ready to celebrate with the people they love most!

Embracing the backdrop of their stunning venue, Christina and Michael kept their color palette neutral with all-white blooms, monochrome details, and gold accents. They opted against doing a “first look,” and Michael teared up as he watched Christina come down the aisle at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Montecito, escorted by her father and stepfather. After an alfresco dinner reception on the roof at Hotel Californian, the bride and groom led their guests downstairs to the Alhambra ballroom and danced the night away to The Mosaics.

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Wedding planner: Amazing Days Events
Floral design: Haute Blossoms Floral
Ceremony venue: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Reception venue: Hotel Californian
Videography: Like A Letter
Band + DJ: Dart Collective
Stationery: Shine Wedding Invitations
Hair + makeup: Dreamcatcher Artistry
Wedding dress: Lazaro
Menswear: Vera Wang

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