Krystal and her team literally put together the wedding of my dreams. Being a bride from Houston,…read moreTX I hired a Santa Barbara local planner in hopes that they could connect me with some great local vendors. She did not disappoint!!! I barely know where to begin in terms of how amazing she is. I honestly was lost (in the wedding planing process) before her! By the time I found her we were already a little less than a year from the wedding date so from day ONE we hit the ground running! Krystal was so communicative, so cooperative, so patient, so helpful, so reassuring, I mean the list goes on and on. If I wasn't 100% sure or happy with the vendors she initially recommended, she would always have an option that was exactly what I was looking for. She knew my vision before even having to fully explain it - she is that good! In terms of day of (wedding was March 31, 2018- so this is still relatively fresh), everything ran extremely smoothly. I mean if there were any issues at all, I didn't even know about them. Krystal checked in on us girls getting ready maybe once or twice just to see if we needed anything or how things were coming along and that was really it! Otherwise we were left to completely enjoy ourselves! I was getting a little worried as we got closer to the ceremony time because we were running a little behind while getting ready, but Krystal was so calming and reassuring that everything will still run smoothly so I was not stressed about making it exactly to my timeline! After the ceremony, Krystal had drinks in hand, ready for us, while taking photos. She made sure we got some of our passed appetizers that were going around during our cocktail hour, and she made sure we actually got some food and ate! The rest of the night was just perfect. The DJ, DJ Hectik - someone highly recommended by Krystal, kept everyone on the dance floor the remainder of the night! Literally that day was my dream come true. Couldn't have been better. I'm gonna miss Krystal! It was amazing getting to work with her and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Krystle did a great job helping me plan my Santa Barbara Wedding on June 30th 2018. The venue…read moredidn't provide anything but the space which worried me a bit, but Krystle was great with recommending vendors who were very reliable and within my budget. She thought about aspects of the wedding that I would never have thought of to include. She was very responsive with emails and calls and was very easy to work with. She was there to coordinate the rehearsal and was the first one there and last one to leave the day of the wedding! I highly recommend Krystle for all your wedding planning needs! She went above and beyond.

I initially found Shauna because we wanted to do an elopement. But, we ultimately ended up doing a…read more"proper" wedding;-) Shauna was super easy to work with- she's very easy going, which was great and helped keep the calm:-) The day of the wedding, everything went smoothly and we couldn't have been happier with how things turned out. Super happy with Shauna and would recommend her!

Shauna with Santa Barbara Elopement is amazing! We're so glad we hired her as she was totally worth…read moreit! Shauna helped us plan our intimate wedding with only 2 weeks notice, she was always on top of it sending me referrals and keeping in contact. Our wedding day ended up having some crazy weather but Shauna was able to work around it all. We went with our back up location and due to the flash flood that was happening that day our guitarist couldn't make it but she found a last minute replacement that did great! Without her I would've been a stressed out mess but she took care of the problems behind the scenes so that I could enjoy my day. We even provided her with some flowers and she decorated our wedding cake beautifully. Definitely hire Shauna if you want someone reliable, friendly, and that's very knowledgeable in the industry.

We had our wedding at Montecito Club and I live out of town and so having a local planner was…read moregreat! Dalina listened to what we wanted and helped to execute that day when we had so many things going on! I was able to relax with my bridesmaids and family and friends and she worked behind the scenes with all our vendors to make our day beautiful! We had the best time and so did our friends and family! She also has a very calming energy and she makes sure everything comes together!

Dalina assisted me as I was planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. We explored different ways of…read moresaving money, as we were on a fairly tight budget, but also wanted to make the party feel special and elegant. The night of the party (which was outdoors), there was a light sprinkle in the air, and Dalina helped to make sure we had things set up properly and that the kids all had the best of times. Together, we worked through all the day-of-details, and we were able to have an affordable, beautiful and memorable celebration for my daughter's momentous occasion. I would highly recommend Dalina. She is a master of parties big or small, is a wealth of information and is super dependable. Having someone like her in your corner, who has many years of experience, a great rapport with so many vendors, and who can help with ideas and decisions, is priceless. Don't wait-- hire her now!

Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience and would not recommend The Kitchen Door for a…read morelarge wedding or event. Betty has many positive reviews, which is one of the reasons I hired her, so my assumption is that smaller events may be a better fit for her business. However, based on my experience with a wedding of over 100 guests, I would not hire her again. The overall customer experience, communication, staffing, and execution did not meet expectations. Positives: * Betty was very helpful during the initial planning process. I originally reached out looking for bartending services, and she was able to provide catering, dinnerware, linens, and other items that reduced the amount of rentals I needed. * She created a beautiful custom menu and was accommodating when guest counts needed to be updated. * The appetizer presentation looked great and was well received by guests. * The enchilada soup was good. * She provided a cake knife for our cake cutting. * Food service itself was not excessively slow despite the size of the event. Negatives: * The staffing and service provided did not match what was outlined in our contract, and there was never any acknowledgment, explanation, or follow-up regarding those issues. * Our contract included two bartenders, but only one actually showed up. While the bartender who was present had a good attitude, I was told by guests that he arrived approximately an hour and a half late. I did not even realize until afterward that my friends were pouring me drinks, and guests were serving themselves drinks while waiting for bar service. * We ran out of food, despite six guests from my final headcount not attending, 14 of the guests being children, and three people that I know of not eating due to there being no food available. * There were no plates available when appetizers were first being served * We also did not have enough utensils for guests, and plastic utensils had to be used. I would have rented plates and utensils if that's what was needed. But I was told that she had them, which she did but not enough. * Communication became increasingly stressful after booking and I often felt uncomfortable asking questions or making updates. * I was contacted for final payment before the payment date outlined in our contract, which created unnecessary stress as I had intentionally planned my RSVP deadline around the contract timeline. * a little bit before the wedding, concerns regarding the venue change were raised (not kindly). I had previously asked what would be needed at the venue and was told that power was the primary requirement, so that was my understanding going into the event. There appeared to be a miscommunication regarding additional needs, including concerns about water access that had already been discussed prior to the wedding. While a solution was ultimately worked out and water was available on the wedding day, the way these concerns were communicated created unnecessary stress during an already busy and emotional time.

I hired Betti to bartend for a small (20 people) wedding reception and she was excellent! She was…read moreable to bring glassware and bar tools which was one less thing for me to worry about. She also provided free lemonade and ice tea which the young folks loved. She came early, set up on her own and stayed after the guests left to clean up. Her communication was great and the price was fair. Would absolutely hire her again.

What a PRO! Rani was…read morerecommended to us by Lincourt Vineyards. We immediately knew that she 'got' us as a couple. We did not want to have a traditional by-the-book wedding and she understood what we were going for right away. Creatively we knew it was a match and she was the clear choice if we did not want a cookie-cutter wedding. She has a great relationship with vendors and can tell you who's the best to deal with. This was a great help as you can get taken advantage out there as soon as you say the word wedding. On top of recommending good people - she was willing to work with the new vendors that we brought in and did an incredible job coordinating the whole day. We did not make her job easy. Our wedding had a LOT of moving parts, personal touches and things to juggle. She nailed it. I can honestly say that I handed the whole thing off to her and my day was perfect. I MEAN PERFECT. I am sure there was a ton of drama around the day but we did not feel any of the pressure. She executed our vision perfectly. Cannot say enough good things. Just hire her. Love her. Want to do it all over again.

Our wedding was the most magical event because of Rani Hoover and her wonderful staff. Needing some…read moreplanning guidance, we first met Rani during a two hour consultation. She not only gave us good practical suggestions, she looked around our venue and suggested new locations for the ceremony and and reception. We were so impressed we hired her to coordinate our special day. She and her staff were fun and very easy to work with. The actual wedding was worry free and beautiful. Her assistant Camden went the extra mile to make sure everything went smoothly. According to our guests the ceremony and reception were amazing; many said it was the best wedding they have ever attended. Thank you Rani and Camden!

Tonya orchestrated our daughter Lindsey 's wedding at our home, Casa Medio. It was exceptional. I…read moreheartily recommend her.

Tonya is the consummate professional and the wedding planner you want for your big day. From the…read moreinitial consult to after the wedding, I found Tonya and her team at Soigne Productions to be top notch, high-quality, reliable, warm, and supportive. I found her on Yelp after doing extensive searching, and after interviewing a few wedding planners. From the get-go, Tonya was flexible, extremely organized, dependable, proactive, and very familiar with the wedding venues and vendors available in Santa Barbara County. She allowed me to be as hands-on as I wanted, while providing solid advice and providing support whenever I asked. Besides supporting me with logistics, she has a great eye for style, and I took her recommendations several times for items such as floral arrangements, cake design, etc. I was aiming for a wedding that was minimalistic, romantic, with some handmade items, and uniquely us, and Tonya helped us deliver that. She listened carefully to our vision and helped us execute it seamlessly. If there were any gaps in my vision, Tonya filled them in even better than I could have. When my mom wanted to meet my wedding planner, Tonya was gracious enough to set up a meeting with her to make sure my mom felt confident about the wedding planning. It was great having her create a detailing timeline for the bridal party and the vendors, and running through the wedding rehearsal the day before - it saved me from having so much work! On the day of, we hit a few snafus, from late-arriving wedding guests, to almost going over the time we had set for the trolley, but Tonya handled everything calmly and supportively, and knew exactly what to do. She let us enjoy our big day while she took care of all the little details and logistics (all the small things, like paying the restaurant tab at the end of the night, add up but we didn't notice because she was by our side). It was great having someone we trusted look after us and our guests the day of. Because of Tonya and her team, our guests loved our wedding and we were able to enjoy all the little moments of our big day! I'd highly recommend her for your wedding as well. Some of my favorite guest quotes (that were made possible because we had Tonya): "The wedding was so much fun." "Your wedding is the one I wished I had. I'm jealous." "The wedding was perfect; I don't think anything even went wrong!" "This wedding is so you guys. It's so you!" "It's the best wedding I've attended this year. My favorite!"

We had our wedding here, and it was truly the perfect venue, especially if you're getting married…read moreat the Santa Barbara Courthouse. It's only about a five minute walk, which made everything so convenient for us and our guests. The food was absolutely amazing. Almost a year later, people are still talking about how delicious it was and how much there was. That alone says so much. On top of that, the pricing was incredibly reasonable, especially compared to other quotes we received that were honestly outrageous. The outdoor space with the fountain is such a beautiful bonus and really added to the atmosphere. The owners were wonderful to work with, even though I was planning everything from out of town. They were extremely accommodating and always responded quickly, usually within a few hours to a day, which made the entire process feel so easy and stress free. The wedding staff were also incredible, so kind, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire event. They made sure everything ran smoothly and made us feel completely taken care of. I can't recommend this place enough. Definitely check it out!

We genuinely could not have picked a better place for our wedding reception. Everything was amazing…read morefrom start to finish, and Melody and Andrew were an absolute pleasure to work with. They made the entire experience feel easy, organized, and stress free. The location is honestly perfect for anyone getting married at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Being directly across the street made the transition from our ceremony to the reception incredibly convenient for us and our guests. This was especially important because we had guests with mobility issues, and having such a short, easy walk made a huge difference. Nobody had to worry about transportation, parking again, or navigating across town. The reception itself was fantastic. The food and drinks were great, the space was beautiful and comfortable, and the staff took such good care of us and our guests. Everything flowed smoothly, which meant we could actually relax, enjoy ourselves, and spend time with everyone instead of worrying about logistics. Melody was wonderful throughout the planning process and helped make sure everything came together exactly how we wanted. Andrew was fantastic on the day of the reception and helped everything run smoothly. We always felt like we were in good hands. If you're having your ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and are looking for a reception venue, we cannot recommend Courthouse Distillery enough. It was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day, and we're incredibly happy we chose them. Thank you to Melody, Andrew, and the entire team for helping make our wedding day so special!

Amazing service and food! My husband and I are very pleased about going with CSC for our wedding…read more We were referred by a family member and immediately knew we needed to hire him. Through John we found our wedding coordinator. It was very helpful to have vendors that could work together and make it all happen smoothly. John worked with us over the phone and email since we live in NY. However, while we were in town for the holidays he made time for us to do a tasting and get to know him. He was accommodating and professional throughout the whole experience and definitely made us feel taken care of! I would definitely recommend CSC and John every time!

We had John cater our wedding reception, and it was the best decision we made for our big day! He…read moreis such a kind person, and made sure we were happy and involved in the process. All my guest were very impressed and LOVED the food, it was delicious. Fresh, hot, and lots of flavor! His servers were on top of it and made sure the guest were fed and happy. I would recommend working with John for any of your catering needs and I will be in the future.