We always love when we get to work and play somewhere new. This was our first time at the Villa & Vine for a lovely and intimate Santa Barbara Wedding. Located in the heart of downtown and right across from the Iconic landmark Arlington Theater, Lindsey and Nathan said their I do's and then had a reception like no other. The restaurant has a great patio for a small ceremony and dinner under the stars and then when it is party time, everyone heads into the restaurant and gets cozy on the dance floor. For this one we partnered with our friends at In The Mix Events and coordination with Events by Tiffany J.
There were a couple things the bride really wanted. one was to turn the reception into Pink Dance Party (inspired by Chappell Roan) andthe other, an amazing bubble exit. Take a look below in the photos below that were beautifully capured by Katie Brainerd Photo for how we were able to make both of those things come to life. Not to mention the bride's perfect outfit change. It was a fantastic night!
The Ceremony
Prelude: Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes, Bird and the Bee - I'm Into Something Good, The Hound + The Fox - Simply The Best, VSQ - In Your Eyes, Joshua Radin - Beautiful Day, Plain White T's - 1,2,3,4 (I Love You)
Groom & Wedding Party Processional:—> John Williams - Indiana Jones Theme
Bride's Processional:—> Carla Bruni- Quelqu"un m'a dit
Recessional:—> Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros- Home
The Cocktail and Dinner Music
A nice mix of indie Folk/Rock, 90s/2000s Alternative,
Cocktails: Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait, Postal Service - Such Great Heights, Phoenix - 1901, Camera Obscura - French Navy, Of Monsters of Men - Little Talks, Florence and Machine - Shake It Out, HAIM - Falling, The Black Keys - Howling For You
Grand Entrance - Wedding Party (groom's): The Black Keys - Howling For You
Grand Entrance - Wedding Party (Bride's): Charli XCX- Speed Drive
Grand Entrance - Wedding Couple: Bleachers- Let's Get Married
First Dance: Saint Motel- My Type
Dinner: Van Morrison - Moondance, Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud, Jack Johnson - Do You Remember, John Mayer - XO, Mazzy Star - Fade Into You, Kd Lang - The Joker, Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten,
Photos Provided By: Katie Brainerd Photo
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Dance Music (partial list) Dua Lipa - Levitating, Lady Gaga - Just Dance, Sia - Cheap Thrills, ABBA - Dancing Queen, Pink - Raise You Glass, Icona Pop Ft. Charli XCX - I Love It, Walk The Moon - Shut Up and Dance, Ariana Grande, Zedd - Break Free, Charli XCX Ft. Billie Eilish - Guess, Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club, La Roux - Bulletproof,
Last Song(s) of the Night —> Demi Lovato - Cool for The Summer, Wanted- Glad You Came
Special Moments:
Parents Dance (together)--> The Chicks- Landslide
Cake Cutting --> DNCE- Cake By The Ocean
Grand Finale --> Dua Lipa - Dance The Night (Bubble Exit)
(Couples) DANCE MUSIC RECIPE
Genres --> Indie Pop/Rock, Rock, Alternative, Top 40 Dance Hits
MUST-PLAYS Charli XCX - 360, Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now, Ke$ha - Tik Tok, Natalie Cole - This Will Be (An Everlasting Love), Robyn - Dancing On My Own, Taylor Swift - Shake It Off, Zedd - Clarity, Chappell Roan - Hot To Go
Santa Barbara Wedding Vendor List
Here is the amazing team of wedding vendors we had the pleasure of working with on this Santa Barbara County Wedding:
Venue: Vila & Vine - Santa Barbara
Coordinator: Tiffany Ott - Events by Tiffany J.
Photographer: Kaitie Brainerd Photo
Officiant: Rabi Janice
DJ/MC/: DJ: Anna, MC: Brian