Wedding Amenities
Wedding Bells & Whistles: Gifts Made in Santa Barbara
OK, so you can't bottle up the fresh ocean breezes or the breathtaking scenery, but you can give a bit of Santa Barbara to your friends and family (and yourself!) to remember this special occasion. Locally produced treasures range from fabulous foods, such as crunchy pistachios from Santa Barbara Pistachio Company, to wearable art like the brilliant baubles handcrafted by local jewelry designers at Silverhorn. Can't decide? Leave it up to the pros at Cornucopia to create beautiful one-of-a-kind gift baskets chock-full of local products.
You're sure to find that perfect something for everyone on your list. Let's see ... for the new Mr. or Mrs. Right, how about a unique piece of art by one of the 50 local artists represented at Santa Barbara Arts, or an exquisite, colorful lamp, bowl or vase from Santa Barbara glass-blower Saul Alcaraz at Santa Barbara Art Glass? For dear Mom, some toasty-nutty La Nogalera walnut oil made from some of the last remaining walnut orchards along the Central Coast ... or perhaps some extra-virgin olive oil from Global Gardens. And for Dad, maybe a comfy pair of Simple kicks or Teva sandals, both made by Deckers, a homegrown Goleta company. Your maid of honor and wedding party deserve a little chocolate ... which can also make terrific wedding guest favors. Try the decadent truffles - little bombs of chocolate heaven - from Jessica Foster Confections. Your super-picky sister will be thrilled with pampering bath and beauty products from Jaqua, a company founded by the Santa Barbara-raised Jaqua sisters. How about some buzz for your BFF - freshly roasted coffee beans from Santa Barbara Roasting Company (locals' fave is the State Street blend)? Finicky Aunt Millie will swoon over a jar of jalapeno-stuffed olives from Santa Barbara Olive Company to add zip to her martinis. Uncle Fred would love a painting or photo by a talented local artist from Santa Barbara Frame Shop & Gallery. And for you? De-stressing organic lavender bath items and essential oils from Clairmont Farms are in order. Pack your Santa Barbara goodies in eye-catching, eco-friendly fabric grocery bags by JP Monkey, and say "I do" to taking back a little piece of paradise.
To make your planning a cinch, click here to get your free wedding and special occasion planner's kit, and for wedding promotional materials, please use the form below to complete your request. The brochures and maps are available to you at no cost, however there is a fee for materials shipped.
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