Category: Events

My design house, Kiki E LLC {check out my company here}, was hired to design an elaborate wedding in less than a month’s time.  The beautiful couple, John & Olesya, were married at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.  They exited to a red carpet, champagne & chocolate truffles, rose petals, bubbles blown by the children, a 1962 Rolls Royce, and a 40 dove release. That was just the beginning…

Immediately after their grand ceremony, John & Olesya arrived at the Montecito Country Club.  Their reception included a string trio, a pianist, a jazz singer, a Russian dancer {in honor of the bride’s heritage}, comedians, musicians, and then a DJ.  The room was covered in lush floral arrangements and beautiful uplighting.  It was an exceptional evening.

{Photos courtesy of Kaitland Ely, Willa Kveta, & Nicole Williams}

Dinner and champagne at Zaytoon… dressing up with my sister as little pink bunnies… shopping for my Winter wardrobe… dressing up with my friends as the branches of the military {I was a sailor for the navy!}… feeling like a kid again with a 3D movie and Icee’s… and a great night with the family to celebrate my momma’s birthday.

I was fortunate to work with a phenomenal couple {Kristy & George} as their wedding designer and florist {learn more about my company here}.  Elegance collided with the sea and sand… making this beach influenced wedding the quintessential Santa Barbara event.  The only thing more beautiful than the ceremony and reception was the love shared between the Bride and the Groom {this couple is fun-loving and undeniably in love}.  Take a peek inside this very special event… {some photos courtesy of Barnaby Draper}

After the ceremony at the Santa Barbara Mission, guests went to the Fess Parker Doubletree for an outdoor oceanside reception in a tiled courtyard amid a grand rotunda.