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Santa Barbara Wedding Weekend at the Hotel Californian

Shand and Tara’s Santa Barbara wedding at the Hotel Californian was the perfect blend of coastal elegance and personal touches. Held on the Summer Solstice, their wedding weekend featured a rooftop ceremony, heartfelt toasts during a Vin d’Honneur, a candlelit reception, and a fun after party at Sandbar—all thoughtfully planned for a luxury yet laid-back California celebration.