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Bride and groom at the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens for a Spanish Colonial intimate wedding

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Santa Barbara Wedding & Elopement Packages

Spanish-style coastline, golden bluffs, and timeless romance.

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Santa Barbara Packages

Choose the Experience That's Right for You

Every couple's vision is different. From simple ceremonies to full wedding-day coverage, our Santa Barbara wedding packages are designed to provide the support, services, and memories that fit your celebration perfectly.

Coastal Ceremony

Starting at

$500

Perfect for couples who want a simple, beautiful ceremony with professional guidance and an officiant while keeping the experience intimate and affordable.

Includes

  • Unlimited email and text communication with coordinator
  • One planning video call
  • Guidance obtaining California marriage license
  • Customized wedding ceremony performed by officiant
  • Marriage license processing after ceremony
  • Assistance obtaining ceremony permits when required (permit fees paid separately)

Ideal For

Couples seeking a simple ceremony without photography or additional wedding elements.

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Romantic Elopement

Starting at

$1,500

For couples who want their ceremony beautifully documented with professional photography and floral details.

Includes Everything in Coastal Ceremony Plus

  • Bridal bouquet
  • Coordinating boutonniere
  • One hour of professional photography after the ceremony
  • 50 professionally edited digital images

Ideal For

Couples who want stunning portraits and keepsake images from their wedding day.

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Dream Elegance

Starting at

$2,145

A thoughtfully curated wedding experience that combines beautiful ceremony details, professional photography, and meaningful moments.

Includes Everything in Romantic Elopement Plus

  • Photography coverage during the wedding ceremony
  • 1.5 hours of photography after the ceremony
  • Decorated ceremony table
  • Unity sand ceremony
  • Keepsake sand ceremony bottle
  • Bluetooth speaker for processional music and first dance
  • 100 professionally edited digital images

Ideal For

Couples who want a complete wedding experience with décor, ceremony enhancements, and expanded photography coverage.

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✦ Best Value for Full-Day Coverage

Golden Coast Wedding

Starting at

$3,295

Our most comprehensive wedding package designed for couples who want their entire wedding story captured from beginning to end.

Includes Everything in Dream Elegance Plus

  • One hour of getting-ready photography before the ceremony
  • One additional hour of photography at a second location after the ceremony
  • 200 professionally edited digital images

Ideal For

Couples who want full wedding-day coverage, multiple photo locations, and an editorial wedding experience.

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At a Glance

Compare Santa Barbara Packages

Find the package that matches your vision and budget.

FeatureCoastal CeremonyRomantic ElopementDream EleganceGolden Coast Wedding
Officiant✓✓✓✓
Marriage License Guidance✓✓✓✓
Permit Assistance✓✓✓✓
Bouquet & Boutonniere—✓✓✓
Ceremony Photography——✓✓
Portrait Photography—1 Hour1.5 Hours3.5 Hours Total
Decorated Ceremony Table——✓✓
Unity Sand Ceremony——✓✓
Bluetooth Speaker & Music——✓✓
Edited Images—50100200
Starting Price$500$1,500$2,145$3,295

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Whether you're dreaming of a simple seaside ceremony or a fully documented wedding experience, we'll help create a celebration that reflects your story and what matters most.

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Ceremony Locations

Where to say "I do" in Santa Barbara

Each location is fully permitted and coordinated by our team.

Santa Barbara Courthouse — Sunken Gardens

Lush lawn framed by Spanish arches and palm trees.

Up to 200 guests

  • · Permit required
  • · Iconic photography
  • · Step-free access

Butterfly Beach

Quiet stretch of sand backed by the Four Seasons bluff.

Up to 50 guests

  • · Sunset west-facing views
  • · Easy parking
  • · No permit for small ceremonies

Leadbetter Beach

Wide protected beach with mountain and harbor views.

Up to 100 guests

  • · Permit required
  • · Restrooms on site
  • · Mountain backdrop

Shoreline Park

Cliffside lawn with sweeping ocean and Channel Island views.

Up to 80 guests

  • · Permit required
  • · Free parking
  • · Gazebo available

Santa Barbara Courthouse — Outer Gardens

Beautiful courtyard and garden areas surrounding the historic Spanish Colonial courthouse.

Up to 50 guests

  • · No permit for groups under 15
  • · Spanish architecture
  • · Step-free access

Alice Keck Park

A lush botanical park with koi ponds, diverse gardens, and mature shade trees.

Up to 40 guests

  • · Permit depends on group size and area
  • · Botanical gardens
  • · Koi ponds

Ellwood Bluffs and Butterfly Preserve

Coastal bluffs and eucalyptus groves with seasonal monarch butterfly sightings.

Up to 20 guests

  • · No permit for groups under 15
  • · Walking paths with hills
  • · Butterfly viewing

Why Here

Why choose Santa Barbara?

  • ·Iconic Spanish Colonial backdrops at the historic Courthouse
  • ·Soft golden-hour light along Butterfly and Leadbetter beaches
  • ·Walkable for guests with boutique hotels minutes from every ceremony site
  • ·Year-round mild climate ideal for outdoor vows

Gallery

Moments from Santa Barbara

Bride and groom framed by the sandstone arch at the Santa Barbara Courthouse for a Spanish Colonial elopement
Bride and groom kissing on the Sunken Gardens lawn beneath the Santa Barbara Courthouse clock tower
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a sunlit rose-garden pergola at a Santa Barbara wedding
Bride and groom climbing tiled steps surrounded by palms at the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Smiling bride and groom sharing a first look in front of Spanish Colonial palms in Santa Barbara
Bride in a floral lace gown touching agapanthus blooms in a Santa Barbara garden
Bride and groom holding hands on a eucalyptus trail at Ellwood Bluffs near Santa Barbara
Bride and groom kissing beneath a sculptural oak at Ellwood Butterfly Preserve in Santa Barbara
Smiling Santa Barbara bride with veil and bouquet beneath golden oak trees at Ellwood Bluffs
Bride in a flowing gown on a coastal bluff at golden hour above the Santa Barbara shoreline

Couples

Loved by couples in Santa Barbara

“We wanted something small and meaningful — and they made it more beautiful than we ever imagined. Every detail was thought of.”

Maya & Daniel

Butterfly Beach, Santa Barbara

“From the Courthouse ceremony to sunset photos at Leadbetter, every moment felt curated just for us.”

Eliza & James

Santa Barbara Courthouse

Questions

Santa Barbara FAQ

How many guests can attend a Santa Barbara ceremony?+

Depending on the location, we can accommodate intimate ceremonies of 2 up to celebrations of 200 guests.

Do permits need to be secured?+

Most public beaches and parks require a permit. We handle every permit and timeline for you.

Can we customize our package?+

Absolutely. Every package is a starting point — we tailor florals, photography, and add-ons to your vision.

How far in advance should we book?+

We recommend booking 4–9 months ahead, especially for Saturdays between May and October.

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