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Flora Galora at the Historical

Flora Galora at the Historical

This wedding season you’re going to notice a variety of floral and other organic elements mixed in together for a stunningly natural and organic look. Brides are choosing loose and lovely elements such as feathers, agate, birch bark and more to pair with their chosen flowers. We fell in love with this particular wedding decor […]

Maggie & Andrew Sittin’ by the Sea. K.I.S.S.I.N.G.

Maggie & Andrew Sittin’ by the Sea. K.I.S.S.I.N.G.

All senses were engaged at this beautiful wedding reception. The scent of the fresh sea breeze. Bold pops of tangerine flowers against the colbalt blue and white striped table runners. Scrumptious food prepared by yours truly – Pure Joy Catering. Crashing waves in the background and laughter all around. Every detail came together swimmingly and […]

Venture into La Arboleda on Valentines Day Weekend

Venture into La Arboleda on Valentines Day Weekend

The vibrant and verdant wedding venue, La Arboleda is opening their doors for your viewing pleasure. This Valentines Day weekend, you’ll have the opportunity to see this absolutely lovely wedding venue with a property tour and a vendor meet & greet. La Arboleda is one of the freshest venues in Santa Rita Hills and happens to […]

Wine Country Wedding at Lincourt Winery

Wine Country Wedding at Lincourt Winery

Love is in the air. Candace & Tom are celebrating their sweet nuptials at Lincourt Vineyards with a Family Style presented Pan Sautéed Halibut with Red Wine Butter Reduction and Bistecca Florentina. The meals are perfectly paired with the delicous wines of Lincourt. We love the rustic touch of the Pure Joy’s wooden cake pedestal; it’s so fitting for the rustic […]

Private Santa Ynez Wedding

Private Santa Ynez Wedding

A Note From the Brides! “We cannot say enough about how fabulous our Wedding Day was! Working with Pure Joy Catering was wonderful. Dennis and his amazing team skillfully and professionally made our vision a reality. The food was artistic, beautifully presented, and served family style, conveying a feeling of a large boisterous family dinner with flavors […]

Apple Creek Ranch Rehearsal

Apple Creek Ranch Rehearsal

Jason Alisharan & Andrea Silva Pre Wedding Gathering hosted by Jason’s Mother, Joyce Alisharan at Apple Creek Ranch in the Santa Rita Hills.  Over 100 people joined the family to get the wedding weekend started with a perfect Santa Barbara Wine Country dinner. Adorable passed appetizers – or what we call, First Impressions – were Salmon Sliders, Tri Color Tutti Frutti Farms […]