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Chic Modern Wedding at Four Seasons Santa Barbara

Chic Modern Wedding at Four Seasons Santa Barbara

Chic and modern, this fresh Cali wedding is the gift that keeps on giving. Newlyweds Alex and Stew were inspired by one of their favorite destinations, Palm Springs, when planning their wedding, and we think they nailed the look! Anna Delores, Wedding Kate, and Casa Blanca Event Design all did amazing work here, so let’s get to it.

Chic Modern Wedding at Four Seasons Santa Barbara - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

From the photographer, Emily of Anna Delores: Stew and Alex love to laugh, drink wine, and listen to records in their Greenwich Village apartment. Although both originally from the San Francisco Bay area, they didn’t meet until they were both living in New York (through a mutual friend, Carter, who officiated the wedding!). They were just friends for a few years before Stew made his move, and they moved in together six months after they started dating (they adorably said of the progression of their relationship, “guess you call it a New York minute…”).

lace longsleeve wedding dresses - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

green and white boutonnieres - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

modern white wedding invitations - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

bridesmaid robes - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

Lihi Hod wedding dresses - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

bridal accessories - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

bride and father first looks - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

bride and father first looks - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

romantic wedding gowns - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

While settling into their new place, Alex and Stew ordered a couch that didn’t come for three months, so they put their bed in the living room and lived like John Lennon and Yoko Ono until the arrival of their new furniture. Their home is now decked out with mementos from their travels, including photography from Cuba and additions to their record collection from all over the United States.

wedding first looks - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

tropical wedding brides - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

light neutral bridesmaid dresses - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

tropical bridesmaid bouquets - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

black tie groomsmen - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

lace sleeve wedding dresses - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

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ceremony recessionals - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

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black tie boutonnieres - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

neutral bridesmaid dresses - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

black tie wedding style - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

Palm Springs (another of the couple’s favorite travel destinations) inspired the design for their modern tropical decor at the classically timeless Four Seasons Biltmore Resort in Santa Barbara. Katie of Wedding Kate coordinated everything like a boss (as usual), and Jaime (Casa Blanca Event Design) outdoes himself with killer floral design every. single. time. So many favorites. We laughed with them, we cried with them, we adore them.

tropical wedding seating charts - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

tropical wedding seating charts - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

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tropical inspired wedding receptions - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

hydrangea and pincushion centerpieces - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

modern wedding reception tablescapes - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

tall tropical centerpieces - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

orange pincushions - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

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tropical wedding sweetheart tables - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

modern white wedding cakes - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

black tie beach weddings - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

Lihi Hod wedding gowns - photo by Anna Delores https://ruffledblog.com/chic-modern-wedding-at-four-seasons-santa-barbara

View all images from this wedding in the gallery

Wedding Vendors

Photography: Anna Delores
Planning and Coordination: Wedding Kate
Floral Design: Casa Blanca Event Design
Venue: Four Seasons Santa Barbara
Wedding Dress: Lihi Hod
Hair and Makeup: Kristabelle Marks
Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
Groom’s Tuxedo: Calvin Klein
Band: The Lucky Devils
Wood Backdrop Rental: My Lovely Events
Calligraphy and Signage: Lazy Creative Designs

View Comments (2)
  • We loved this wedding SO MUCH! Thank you for sharing Alex and Stew’s beautiful day.

  • Thank you for sharing this wedding!! It was one of Emily and I’s favs from the year so far!! Tropical weddings rock!!!! XOXOX

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