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rad and Michael put a twist on l Host outdoors. The temperate, B the welcome bag by offering their Mediterranean climate of Montecito, guests a gifting lounge. Planner Kaitlin known as the American Riviera, makes alfresco weddings comfortable for you Kolvet of La Fete Weddings in Santa and your guests. Take advantage of the Barbara, California, set up the suite at weather by holding your ceremony, the Belmond El Encanto, where some reception or both under the blue sky. guests were staying. Guests picked l up customized tote bags they could Provide shuttles. Private venues mean guests will be staying off-site. Offer fill with items like local pistachios and shuttles to and from your events so fresh fruit, bottles of red and white guests can enjoy and have fun without Santa Barbara County wine, hangover worrying about transportation. kits, Boxed Water and Karen Kane l fedoras (Michael’s mother’s company). Be mindful of neighbors. Sleepy towns like Montecito combined with “The greatest part is the lounge can be private residences create logistical elaborate or simple,” Kolvet says. “We challenges with neighbors. Be aware received rave reviews from guests.” of noise restrictions, and if you want to revel beyond 10 p.m., head to a local after-party venue to dance until 2 a.m.

l Note the traffic. Since most guests Not only does the gifting lounge create an unforgettable first will likely fly into LAX, which is 90 impression for your guests, but it takes a lot of pressure off the miles south, warn them to avoid rush hour times on your wedding website. couple getting married. Assembling welcome bags and delivering

them to all your hotels can be exhausting and expensive l Recommend things to do. Showcase K on the days just before your wedding. Plus, the lounge creates unique activities for your guests during downtime, such as touring the

270 a fantastic conversation starter as your guests mingle. Funk Zone urban wine trail, chartering —KAITLIN KOLVET, PLANNER a sailboat or renting kayaks.

the style Casey’s eight and four junior bridesmaids 2 serve local GET THE wore custom, floor-length chiffon and wine like 6 LOOK pinot noir organza gowns in a muted shade of blush. the entertainment After the first dance, guests were treated to a surprise performance by the USC 3 marching band. “The doors opened and they marched right to the center of the dance floor,” says Casey. “It gives 1 4 me chills just thinking about it!” the centerpieces Tall glass vases topped with overflowing1 Tote, arrangements $25, TheKnotShop.com of white orchids and roses finished 2 Tuxedo, the tables.$110 to rent, Tall glass vases TheBlackTux.comtopped with overflowing 3 Rancho La arrangementsVina of white pinot orchids noir, $50, and Potek.com 4 Charger, $22, Charge It by Jay!, BedBathBeyond.com 5 Succulent, $15, PotteryBarn.com 6 Shoe, price 5 upon request, Prada.com