Natalie
&
Neil
8.15.2026
SANTA BARBARA , CA
Join us as we celebrate this new chapter in our lives together. You can find our full weekend schedule and all the essential details below. We hope to see you there!
Our story
Our story began at UCSB in the fall of 2019, at an infamous bonfire night at Neil’s house. One of Natalie’s best friends introduced us with an inkling that we’d click. And from that night on, so we did. Our first date was at Wahoo’s Fish Tacos on campus after class. Pretty quickly, we started spending most of our days together- surfing, lounging at the beach, writing papers in the library, singing karaoke at Rockfire, and camping up and down the California coast.
After graduation, we were lucky to both stick around Santa Barbara. Living only a few blocks apart, we spent our weekends with friends, exploring wineries and breweries, eating our way through the city, going to concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl, hiking to the Montecito Hot Springs, and simply enjoying the time spent together.
In 2022, we moved into a cozy apartment in downtown Santa Barbara and made it our own. Three years later, Neil proposed on La Cumbre Peak, the tallest mountain in Santa Barbara, above the clouds and overlooking the ocean we grew to know so well together.
Now, after six years, we’re excited to keep building our life together and cannot WAIT to celebrate with all of you!
The weekend
Friday, August 14
Welcome Party | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
M.Special Brewing Company
634 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Let the celebrating commence! Come kick off the weekend at one of our favorite breweries in town. We’ll have beer and wine flowing, along with small bites to snack on. If you’re hungry for more, the kitchen will be open for dinner and food to order. Grab a drink, relax, and start the weekend off right with us.
Dress code: Beach Cocktail Attire
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Saturday, August 15
Ceremony & Reception | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Godric Grove at Elings Park
1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
We’ll be tying the knot and clinking glasses in the hills of Santa Barbara, between the ocean where we fell in love and the mountains where we got engaged. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM, followed by cocktail hour, a taco bar dinner, and plenty of dancing.
Dress code: Summer Formal
Think airy fabrics and elegant summer looks. Tie or open collar. Midi, maxi, or floor-length dresses. For the heel-wearers, stick with chunky or block heels (for your safety in grassy and deck areas).
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Sunday, August 16
Beach Day | 11:30 AM
East Beach
721 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
If you will be in Santa Barbara for the day after, join us for a casual and relaxing beach hangout. Please bring anything you might need, including towels, snacks, and drinks. Stay for as long or as little as you would like.
How to get here
LAX offers more flight options and often cheaper fares, but you will need to account for the two-hour drive to Santa Barbara—you can rent a car, take an Uber, or catch a bus.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown SB, though it has fewer flights and can be slightly more expensive.
Please choose the option that works best for you.
Local to Southern California? Put some pedal to the metal.
Where to stay
We’ve highlighted a few hotels near downtown and the wedding venue, but there are plenty of other inns and hotels throughout the city. If you’re traveling with a larger group, Airbnb can be a great option. No matter where you stay, you’ll be within 10-15 minutes of the venue, beach, and downtown.
Things to do
Santa Barbara is full of charm and beauty, and we’re excited for you to experience it while you’re here. We’ve put together a list of our favorite restaurants, coffee shops, wineries, hikes, beaches, and more to help you make the most of your visit.