Santa Barbara Chic » wedding blog http://www.kellyoshiroevents.com/blog for the destination bride who can't leave her style at home Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Wedding Location: Rancho Dos Pueblos- The Beach http://www.kellyoshiroevents.com/blog/2010/02/11/location-dos-pueblos-ranch-the-beach/ http://www.kellyoshiroevents.com/blog/2010/02/11/location-dos-pueblos-ranch-the-beach/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:04 +0000 Kelly http://www.kellyoshiroevents.com/blog/?p=195

Dos Pueblos Ranch is a beautiful 3000 acre ranch that can host Santa Barbara weddings on its own private beach. For the ceremony, there are two options: one is on the beach itself, and the other is high on the bluffs overlooking the beach.

The jagged cliff side makes a stunning backdrop, and the white beach is the ideal location for a couple looking to get married with their toes in the sand. The bluff location is equally as beautiful, but requires a bit of a walk to get to (a staircase followed by a short uphill walk). For the elderly, renting a golf cart would be ideal.

For receptions there are again two options, each adjacent to one of the ceremony locations. By the beach is a parking lot that could be used for the reception as is or tented (I would recommend a clear tent), and carpeted for a more finished appearance. Alternatively, the bluff reception location has a large grassy field that would be ideal for a daytime event. Once night falls, the bluffs and hillside can be quite dangerous for guests (especially for those who have enjoyed too much wine).

You can contact the ranch here.

Some notes:

  • All items need to be brought in, including bathroom/tables/chairs/kitchen/lighting/power.
  • Small & large events are welcome.
  • Music can go until 10pm.
  • Candles in glass are allowed as long as they are set on tables.
  • There is guest parking on site.
  • Valet is not required but suggested due to length of walk to beach.
  • No dressing area for bride available.
  • Please call for the site fee.

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Love the color, the lace dress, the fall leaves. Love! Photo by Sarah Rhoads.

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I love this photo! By Jason Q Tran.

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picnic wedding

Description: Picnic, summertime, home cooking, burlap textures, a touch of pale pink

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Jeff Newsom 2. Tim Evan-Cook 3. Frances Janisch {Row 2} 1. La Vie Photography 2. Michele Waite 3. Karen Moredchai {Row 3} 1. Anders Gramer 2. Karen Moredchai 3. Lessa O’Rielly

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