It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Alright, alright, it's not -- it's only just beginning to look like fall!

Can you blame us for getting a little excited?

We know that the holiday season is not exactly around the corner,

but, as event coordinators, we understand how crucial it is to start planning right away!

Corporate events, fundraisers, luncheons, anniversaries, birthday parties,

 retirement parties, galas, launch parties, non-profit events, family reunions --

Events of Santa Barbara, Inc. can coordinate and design any type of holiday party you can imagine.

If you, your business, or your loved ones are planning to celebrate the holidays

 in this gorgeous area we know as paradise, let us be your guide!

Prices are based on the size and complexity of event.
Call or email Events of Santa Barbara, Inc. for a free consultation
 so that we may create a specialized quote to fit your needs.
All holiday parties booked by October 31st will receive a 10% discount.


Photos by Tim Halberg

Bridal trends for the perfect fall wedding

It seems like just yesterday we were blogging about summer trends! As we transition into the fall season, many designers have designed amazing bridal collections that are sure to inspire many brides. 

A popular skirt silhouette was the trumpet shape.  Vera Wang's Fall 2010 bridal collection showed off this silhouette perfectly! Monique Lhuillier debuted an intricately designed trumpet dress this fall.  

Soft fabrics like organza and tulle mixed with lace give off a romantic vibe. Romance is a beautiful fall style trend! Rivini and Vera Wang both created beautiful lace designs on his gowns this fall. 

Full skirts and ball gown dresses are in huge demand this fall. 

Oscar de la Renta and Vera Wang showcased full skirts in their collections this fall. 

And of course, a sweet blush colored shoe that will compliment any of these dresses.

Drama Drama Drama

For the bride that is looking for drama and romance in a wedding dress, finding a dress with a train is essential. The extra length of fabric sweeping down the aisle behind the bride adds the element of mystery as it ripples over the flower petals scattered on the floor. There are five different types of trains to satisfy those who want the ultra-glam, dramatic train and those who want a scaled back but elegant train.

A sweeping train (also known as the brush train) is the shortest train and barely sweeps the floor. It is perfect for the bride who does not want the hassle of too much added fabric and craves a more semi-formal wedding gown. The dress below sold on eidress features the sweeping train on a beautiful chiffon gown.

The Chapel Length Train is the most common train because it has the elegance of a full train but is still not overly cumbersome. A chapel train is generally 1 1/3 yards or 4 feet from the waistline. It is the most common train because it exudes the same elegance as a full train but is not as cumbersome to wear, especially when breaking it down on the dance floor. This gorgeous a-line dress found on Eshop Wedding displays the chapel length train.

The Semi-Cathedral Length Train is about half way between a chapel and cathedral length. Enzoani creates a beautiful sweetheart ruched bodice dress with lace and beaded empire waist with a semi-cathedral length train.

The Cathedral Length Train is the traditional princess, fairytale kind of train. It is generally 2 1/2 yards or 7 1/2 feet from the waistline and is viewed as a very formal or dramatic dress. These gowns often come with a bustling option or a removable train so that the bride can move around during the reception easier. This stunning gown by Sophia Tolli exudes drama with its cathedral length train.

The Royal Train (also known as the Monarch Train) generally falls 9 ft from the waist line and is only used for black tie weddings. It is the most formal but incredibly breathtaking. Found on I-wedding Dresses, this gorgeous dress enhances the voluminous royal train with lace at the hem for a feminine touch.

 For the bride who desires the drama of a full royal train but not the hassle of wearing so much fabric, a great alternative would be to use a long veil as shown by Princess Mette Marit of Norway on her special day.

A veil also adds for an interesting and beautiful prop in pictures, as this picture from I-Do demonstrates.

Calling All Brides!!!

Attention Bridal Bloggers, a new show about bridal beauty is being created and needs brides!!! 

A major cable network is casting brides getting married between now and October of 2010 in Southern California.  Brides must be willing to book their wedding hair and makeup with one of the glam squads featured in the show. Brides will receive free hair and makeup!!  If you are interested, please contact Jasmine Irons, the segment producer, at JIrons@filmgarden.net and let her know Wedding venue/Time/Date/, Contact information (phone number, email, address), and where you plan on getting ready for your wedding. They would love to give you more information on how your wedding memories can be featured in one of the episodes! 

This is a very unique opportunity and if it sounds like something you may be interested in we think you should take advantage of it!