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Ritz-Carlton Bacara wedding

Bess and Zach’s wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara was a dream. The couple incorporated traditional Jewish elements into their ceremony (including the pre-ceremony signing of the ketubah) and welcomed their guests to the resort’s bluff lawn with stunning ocean views. It was the perfect summertime setting for them to say, “I do.”

The all-white details by Honeybloom Florals and chic, timeless reception design, executed by H+L Lovely Creations, transformed the Bacara’s rotunda terrace into a beautiful alfresco dinner party. But the romantic three-course dinner was just the beginning — the party was just getting started! Bess and Zach’s dance floor was electric. The energy soared, and the evening turned into an all-night dance extravaganza. After Bess had a wardrobe change from her Galia Lahav gown into a sparkly, silver cocktail dress (and Golden Goose sneakers, of course!), the bride and groom took the stage to sing along with their amazing band from American Events Network. They even went crowd surfing!

Bess and Zach’s Bacara wedding Santa Barbara was an absolute blast — a blend of elegance and pure, unadulterated fun and captured impeccably by Malaya.

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Wedding planner: H+L Lovely Creations
Floral designer: Honeybloom Florals
Venue: Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Entertainment: American Events Network
Stationery: Sole Paper Co.
Hair stylist: Santa Barbara Bridal
Makeup artist: 805 Makeup
Wedding dress: Galia Lahav
Menswear: Klein Epstein & Parker
Rentals: MTB Event Rentals 
Photo booth: Smilebox
Videography: Love Style Films

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