Santa Ynez Valley, California, USA
The Santa Ynez Valley is a gorgeous setting for your Wedding, and as a Santa Ynez Valley local I am happy to provide my insight for your wedding. Below is information on Venues, Lodging, Photographers and Rentals in the Santa Ynez Valley. I Officiate Weddings in the Santa Ynez Valley, throughout Santa Barbara County, Surrounding Counties and Requested Destination Locations.
In my training with the County Clerk Recorder Specialist, Miriam Leon, I am authorized to work with a Notary to receive a Marriage License for Day of Ceremony and am also authorized to Officiate Confidential Ceremonies-I honor every couple’s privacy and provide complete confidentiality.
The couples I have married thank me for my care with their vows, my personal consideration for their ceremony planning and giving them a Personalized Heirloom Vow Booklet. Please contact me at one of the following to discuss your Wedding Ceremony:
USA Phone: (805) 350.5408
UK Phone: 01869 337420
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY VENUES:
Please book your venue date first, then work your planning around the venue date you have reserved.
Winery Wedding: This website gives you a list of Vinters’ in Santa Barbara County. When you click on the winery if there is a “shooting cork” they host Special Events and that could be a Wedding. You’ll be shocked to see how few host weddings, but if you want a wedding at a winery this is the site that you want to visit.
Historical Country Wedding: Mattei’s Tavern, Brothers Restaurant.
Victorian Country Wedding: Santa Ynez Inn
Barn Wedding: Coquelicot Estate
Pond Garden Wedding: Doll Pond Garden and Vineyard
Ranch Wedding: Zaca Creek Ranch
Mountain Farmhouse Wedding: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse
Carriage House Historical Wedding: Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House
Episcopal Wedding: St. Marks in the Valley Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Wedding: Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Wedding: Shepherd of the Valley Luthern Church
Hotel/Inn Wedding: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Outdoor Park Wedding: Buellton’s River View Park or Solvang’s Hans Christian Andersen Park (Area D is the best for Weddings at Hans Christian Andersen Park)
This is a venue that I will not be able to officiate at, but is a beautiful venue in the Santa Ynez Valley I want to share:
Catholic Wedding: Mission Santa Ines. This California Mission is one of the most popular of the 21 missions along the West Coast of California. You’ll need to reserve your day more than 6 months in advance and possibly 1 year in advance.
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY LODGING
Marriott in Buellton, California
Hadsten House in Solvang, California
Holiday Inn Express in Solvang, California
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in Solvang, California
Santa Ynez Valley Inn in Santa Ynez, California
The Ballard Inn and Restaurant in Ballard, California
Fess Parker Country Inn and Spa in Los Olivos, California
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHERS
Old Soul Photography
Susan Dean Photography
Mirelle Carmichael Photography
Writinginlight Photography
Melissa Musgrove Photography
Austin and Dara Photography
PLANNING
Please book your venue date first, then work your planning around the venue date you have reserved.
Event Catering: Pure Joy Catering works with many venues in the County as well.
Event Rentals: Santa Ynez Elite Party Rentals
Car Rentals: Classic Motoring Car Rentals
Wedding Cakes: Decadence or The Solvang Bakery
Hair/Make-Up Stylists: Kelli Pappas at Heather Rae Salon or Champagne Spa & Boutique
NOTE
If you do not have a Wedding Planner a Wedding Plan Check List can be provided to you once we have booked your wedding. Please just let me know if you need one.
Thank you.
Truly, Zabrina Carlson Tipton, Minister | Marriage Officiant
“I, take you…to have and to hold…
for better or worse…to love and to cherish…”
