Perched above the Pacific ocean, this sprawling ranch was a perfect setting for this relaxed crowd. The wedding day was the climax of an extended weekend vacation.
The party started off Friday night meeting up at the Santa Barbara's Ty Warner Sea Center on the pier for cocktails and appetizers, a welcome respite from the travels that brought them all together. Everyone enjoyed the sunset and had a chance to settle in for the exciting weekend ahead.
Saturday was rehearsal day. Again, a festive dinner celebration followed the wedding's party rehearsal.
Sunday was the big day. The weather was amazing, sunny with a gentle breeze, horizon clear so one could see the Channel Islands. Seasons staff arrived early to set up the banquet feasting tables that guests would gather around to enjoy the mostly vegetarian Italian inspired dinner. Decor was simple to complement the natural beauty of the venue, with white chinese laterns abovethe guest tables. As the catering truck arrived, I looked out and saw a cloud of dust, dirt everywhere! Well we are on a ranch, to be expected right? Luckily, we planned the kitchen tent near he dining area that was covered in wood chips to prevent those dust clouds in our food area. Too bad we couldn't level the area, the entire kitchen staff spent the evening just slightly tilted to the west. By 4p.m. guests had arrived and the ceremony was ready to begin. I never see the ceremony, I just get word that people are clapping and it's time for us to start our show. Appetizers of roasted beet and goat cheese endive petals, and spinach tartlets started circulating. After some wild specialty cocktails and many photos later, guests were seated and dinner was served. Gorgonzola filled Medjool dates, Dijon and creme fraiche halibut, wild mushroom ravioli, grilled polenta with pepperonata filled the guests and prepped them for an evening of dancing under the moonlight. It was a fabulous evening and a sweet ending with summer berry cobblers and chocolate ganache tarts and glasses toasting throughout the night. Bride and groom waved goodbye and were on there way to their new future ahead of them, leaving the dust clouds behind.
The party started off Friday night meeting up at the Santa Barbara's Ty Warner Sea Center on the pier for cocktails and appetizers, a welcome respite from the travels that brought them all together. Everyone enjoyed the sunset and had a chance to settle in for the exciting weekend ahead.
Saturday was rehearsal day. Again, a festive dinner celebration followed the wedding's party rehearsal.
Sunday was the big day. The weather was amazing, sunny with a gentle breeze, horizon clear so one could see the Channel Islands. Seasons staff arrived early to set up the banquet feasting tables that guests would gather around to enjoy the mostly vegetarian Italian inspired dinner. Decor was simple to complement the natural beauty of the venue, with white chinese laterns abovethe guest tables. As the catering truck arrived, I looked out and saw a cloud of dust, dirt everywhere! Well we are on a ranch, to be expected right? Luckily, we planned the kitchen tent near he dining area that was covered in wood chips to prevent those dust clouds in our food area. Too bad we couldn't level the area, the entire kitchen staff spent the evening just slightly tilted to the west. By 4p.m. guests had arrived and the ceremony was ready to begin. I never see the ceremony, I just get word that people are clapping and it's time for us to start our show. Appetizers of roasted beet and goat cheese endive petals, and spinach tartlets started circulating. After some wild specialty cocktails and many photos later, guests were seated and dinner was served. Gorgonzola filled Medjool dates, Dijon and creme fraiche halibut, wild mushroom ravioli, grilled polenta with pepperonata filled the guests and prepped them for an evening of dancing under the moonlight. It was a fabulous evening and a sweet ending with summer berry cobblers and chocolate ganache tarts and glasses toasting throughout the night. Bride and groom waved goodbye and were on there way to their new future ahead of them, leaving the dust clouds behind.
so cool gaby
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