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Venue Spotlight: Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Venue Spotlight: Santa Barbara Historical Museum

The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is one of our favorite partner venues. It’s the perfect fit for clients who are looking to have a classic Santa Barbara wedding. SBHM is located right in the heart downtown Santa Barbara, and features SB’s iconic Spanish-style architecture. Pure Joy Catering frequently produces weddings at Santa Barbara Historical Museum […]

Catching Pure Joy on the Wedding Flip Side

Catching Pure Joy on the Wedding Flip Side

 There were two sides to this wedding coin and each were vastly different from one another, yet both extremely beautiful. Kalpana and Matt tied the knot at the beautiful estate venue, Villa Verano in the foothills of Santa Barbara. Trina Scmidt worked with us and helped the couple coordinate and flip this glorious wedding from […]

Keen on Klentner

Keen on Klentner

We’re pretty keen on this one of a kind Carpinteria based venue. Klentner Ranch will exceed your expectations with ravishing views, green fields and timeless stone buildings. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this rustic ranch is an extension of the historic Santa Barbara Polo & Raquet Club which just happens to be the third oldest polo club in the nation. […]

Presqu’ile Winery – A Hilltop Oasis in Wine Country

Presqu’ile Winery – A Hilltop Oasis in Wine Country

With a secret garden, modern architecture and a manicured amphitheater at your fingertips, choosing Presqu’ile (press – KEEL) winery for your ideal event location is a no brainer. Perched atop an ideal peak in Santa Barbara County’s wine country, Presqu’ile – meaning ‘almost an island’ – surrounds you with idyllic rolling hills, 200 acres of […]

Spanish Style Venue Paired with Delicous Wedding Fare

Spanish Style Venue Paired with Delicous Wedding Fare

Pure Joy Catering’s brides and grooms go wild for our delicious taco stations with handmade tortillas! It is such a fun & interactive way to have your guests enjoy their experience. Choose from mouth watering items such as sizzling Beef Carnitas, Tomatillo Chicken, Grilled Shrimp, Fresh Fish, Refried Beans with Garlic and Onions, Traditional Spanish Roasted […]

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 […]

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 […]