B + V

 

An absolutely beautiful wedding day in Santa Barbara, CA. The ceremony was held in the mural room at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The Spanish-style architecture of the building was a stunning and dramatic backdrop to their couple and family portraits. We stopped by the Harbor View Inn for a quick bridal hair transformation, then it was off to the reception at Arnoldi's Cafe.

After a great dinner and some very special toasts, B + V filled their champagne tower and cut their minimalist style cake.  Dancing to follow. As for the groom and his friends, they snuck away for few minutes to smoke cigars before returning to the reception to finish the night off with more dancing. What a privilege to witness such a beautiful and meaningful day with their loved ones.

Bride and groom walk down the aisle of a grand mural-adorned church in black and white.
Black and white close-up of diamond engagement ring and wedding band on handwritten journal.
Bride smiling joyfully as hairstylist applies hairspray during wedding preparation getting ready moment.
Close-up detail of elegant white lace wedding dress with floral embroidery and sequin accents.
Groom in black tuxedo and bow tie sitting in armchair wearing Nike Air Jordan sneakers before wedding.
Rusty's Pizza Parlor boxes on wooden table with plates and salads at wedding prep.
Close-up black and white photo of a groom adjusting his elegant black bow tie before the wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride having her wedding veil placed by a woman in a light blue robe during bridal preparations.
Close-up of a bride's hand adorned with an engagement ring wearing an intricate beaded lace wedding gown sleeve.
Bride in lace wedding gown smiling at groom during emotional first look moment indoors.
Black and white close-up of hands fastening the strap of a lace bridal high heel wedding shoe.
The Sandovals 5-3-26 wedding flat lay with rings, heels, vow books, and white florals.
Wedding party in all-black attire posing on stone steps of ornate church entrance.
Bride and groom posing before ornate wooden door of historic stone building after ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride and groom embracing before grand wooden doors of historic venue.
Bride and groom posing in ornate hall with colorful mosaic tiles and hanging lantern.
A young ring bearer in a black suit holds hands with the bride and groom at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender moment hugging a young boy in a tuxedo.
A groom in a black suit lovingly leans down to interact with a smiling young boy in a matching tuxedo.
Wide shot of elegant wedding ceremony in historic hall with colorful murals and seated guests.
Bride and groom on decorative tiled staircase beneath stunning rose window in historic venue.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands through an arched hallway at their wedding venue.
Cellist performing beneath large historic mural painting in elegant wedding ceremony venue.
Groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere gazing thoughtfully in black and white wedding photo.
Wedding guests in formal black attire seated in ornate venue including a young boy in suit.
Bridesmaid presenting red rose to groom during wedding ceremony in decorated historic ballroom.
Black and white photo of bride and groom at wedding altar in ornate historic venue with mosaic walls.
Bride in lace wedding gown and veil reading vows from a book during wedding ceremony in black and white.
Bride and groom share first kiss at altar with large historical mural and American flag backdrop.
Black and white artistic photo of bride and groom kissing beneath lace veil by bright window.
Intimate close-up of smiling bride and groom about to kiss beneath flowing wedding veil.
Bride in lace gown with long veil walks with escort toward mural in historic wedding venue.
Smiling bride and groom pose together on a balcony, she in lace gown and veil, he in black vest and bow tie.
Black and white photo of bride in lace wedding gown adjusting earring while looking into a round hanging mirror.
Joyful bride and groom hold hands while jumping on a hotel bed in their wedding attire.
Bride in lace off-shoulder gown and veil gazes pensively from a balcony with blooming purple trees.
Bride in off-shoulder lace gown and groom in black vest share a romantic embrace and smile at each other.
Guests seated at white-clothed tables during an outdoor wedding reception while a woman gives a speech.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing their first dance surrounded by guests at outdoor reception.
Stylish wedding photographer in white shirt aims camera toward viewer amid a lush floral garden backdrop.
Black and white photo of bride and groom seated at sweetheart table enjoying their wedding reception dinner.
Bride and groom smiling while giving speeches with microphones at elegant outdoor wedding reception.
Groom embracing a guest in black at an outdoor wedding reception while holding white calla lilies.
Bride and groom laughing joyfully with guest at rustic outdoor wedding reception with string lights.
Bride and groom cutting white Just Married wedding cake at elegant wedding reception celebration.
Top view of a white wedding cake with Just Married written in black script with gold cake servers.
Bride and groom pouring champagne tower at their elegant indoor wedding reception celebration.
Groom pouring champagne tower at wedding reception in classic black and white photography style.
Groom sharing tender kiss with mother during special mother son dance at outdoor wedding reception.
Bride in lace gown dancing with her father under a pergola at an outdoor wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing with a young child at their wedding reception.
Bride in lace gown high-fiving guests enthusiastically during lively outdoor wedding reception celebration.
Bridesmaid in black strapless gown walking through a cheering crowd at an outdoor wedding reception.
Radiant bride in off-shoulder lace gown dancing and holding a drink at her wedding reception.
Bride and groom dancing energetically surrounded by cheering guests at their lively wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a groom being lifted by wedding guests in an energetic crowd surf celebration.
Group of groomsmen posing on Cota Street at night during a wedding celebration.
Crowd lifting a person in the air at an outdoor evening wedding celebration under dramatic cloudy skies.
Groomsmen lighting cigars together in dim light during a wedding celebration.
Two men smoking cigars outdoors at night in black and white, exhaling smoke dramatically.
Groom in white dress shirt and bow tie smoking a cigar at evening outdoor wedding celebration.