Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Our New Team

If you have noticed a group of young ladies trailing behind Melissa at our recent events, you are not alone! Events of Santa Barbara has decided to incorporate a team of interns to better serve our clients' needs and the time has finally come for us to introduce you to them!
Each of our interns is a student of communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara and is bursting with excitement to work in Event Coordination. Get to know them - they'll probably be around for awhile!

Sarah Macqueen (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)


Sarah is a third-year communication major at UCSB. She is very outgoing and her main goal is to make sure that everybody has a good time at the events she plans. Sarah loves to dance, surf, and spend time with her sorority sisters.

Marcella Thompkins (Pasadena, CA)

Marcella is a third-year communication major and english minor at UCSB. Event Planning has been a dream of hers for years and she is so excited to have the opportunity to work with Events of Santa Barbara. In her spare time, Marcella loves to bake, watch movies, make movies, and read read read :)

Joleen Tsai (Irvine, CA)

Joleen is a second-year communication major at UCSB. She loves to plan events right down to the last detail to make sure each one runs smoothly. In her spare time, Joleen enjoys spending time with her sorority sisters, catching up with friends, and seeing her family!

Alyssa Zabala (Monterey, CA)


Alyssa is a third year communication major at UCSB. She enjoys every aspect of event planning and, most importantly, seeing people smile when they see their event come together! Alyssa enjoys hanging out with loved ones, relaxing at the beach, painting, going to the movies, and shopping!

Engagement Rings!

Trying on expensive engagement rings (just for the heck of it!) is just one of the countless perks of working with Events of Santa Barbara.

After a breathtaking experience at the local Tiffany's in Santa Barbara, I got to thinking--how should one go about picking out their dream engagement and wedding rings?


First, budget should be a main priority. Remember to spend what you are comfortable spending and try not to be blinded by love or a salesperson's pitch.

Second, decide what your style is. Vintage? Modern? Classic? Eclectic? Once you figure that out, do a bit of research on types of ring styles that you are drawn to. A good tip is also to study what jewelry you wear on a daily basis and try to incorporate those styles into the perfect ring for you.



Third, get familiar with the cut, clarity, and color of diamonds. This information will help you pick out the perfect stone, as these three aspects determine the amount you'll spend.


Happy hunting!



Wednesday, May 12, 2010

See it. Be it

Last week I got to visit Brooklyn-based artist Afruz Amighi's studio. Her work took my breath away and opened my eyes up to the evocative beauty of lace patterns. For me, these vintage Balenciaga lace dresses really capture that romantic narrative style. I love the idea of incorporating this into a dress idea or photography shoot.

Friday, May 7, 2010

"I Do" it Differently

Hot humid weather in NY got me thinking about being comfortable in the heat. What a better way to keep your cool and add a touch of vintage class to your wedding day style than a cute tea or cocktail length dress? Love these.