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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Crashing waves in the background and laughter all around. Every detail came together swimmingly and we love the idea […]

Whispering Sweet Wedding Nothings

Whispering Sweet Wedding Nothings

This couple married fun & funky with elegance. Their care free nature shines through with their bright colors and bohemian style. Their venue choice, Whispering Rose Ranch is the most elegant horse ranch you’ll come across and is over the top grandeur. Boho met elegance and resulted in this fabulously eclectic wedding. Cattle skulls, horseshoes, […]