With the economy in a slump currently , people are choosing to have smaller weddings to save some cash . Even though they are making them smaller , they still wish to have the same vision and high quality that they always dreamed of for their wedding. Destination weddings are quite popular too and couples are choosing beautiful settings such as a Santa Barbara wedding where they may choose various locations that often come complete with catering, a spectacular view and destination wedding photographers to capture their special day. This article will discuss three such locationsin Santa Barbara, California for your wedding.

The first location for your wedding in picturesque southern California is at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. This is one of the original clubs for polo playing in the country with its pristine green playing fields and gorgeous mountain and ocean views. The club is located on a hillside where you could have your wedding ceremony on a beautiful landscaped section outside of the clubhouse. Following the ceremony, the guests may go to the terrace or the clubhouse for drinks and the reception. The food is catered by Pampered Palate which used local fresh California ingredients for its dishes .

The second location is one that would be great for wine lovers as it is situated in one of the wineries in Santa Barbara County. It is called Gainey Vineyard and is the perfect location for a smaller, more intimate wedding that may be performed outside under a grapevine trellis for the ceremony. The gorgeous wine country gives a gorgeous setting for a Tuscan themed wedding. For the reception, you may also use the tasting room that is decorated with Spanish tile and a wine cellar that may be set up with tables . The rolling wine country with the beautiful vineyards is a perfect place for your destination wedding.

The finalsite in Santa Barbara to have your wedding if you have a larger guest list than just a few family members. It is the Canary Hotel Santa Barbara and is a high end boutique style hotel right in the heart of the city center close to the wonderful shops, cafe’s and restaurants. As many places in Santa Barbara do, it has a great view of the mountains and is directly on the Pacific Ocean with a beautiful stretch of beach too . The hotel is the popular Mission Style and has a rooftop pool and terrace on the 5th level that gives 360 degree views that would be a great place for the ceremony. The hotel also has five banquet rooms for bigger receptions also .

For perfect weather and a location that has both the mountains and the ocean, Santa Barbara is ideal for a destination wedding. The nice thing about a destination wedding is that you have your wedding and honeymoon place all in one location to be enjoyed by the couple and their closest relatives and friends.

Connor R. Sullivan and his wife attended a wedding with a Santa Barbara wedding photographer available. He and his wife attended a wedding with destination wedding photographers on hand to take candid shots of the guests.