Santa Barbara - home away from home
Today’s schedule
8:30AM Arrive at Santa Barbara, Hotel Mar Monte
9:30AM Wedding Ceremony, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
11:00AM Formal photography - at wedding location
12:00PM Formal Photography - at Santa Barbara Courthouse
5:00PM Pre-reception Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center
6:00PM Grand entrance Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center
7:00PM Mariachi Stops playing
7:30PM DJ to lead activities
11:00PM end
Back to Hotel Mar Monte
I was at Hotel Mar Monte
I love Santa Barbara. I feel very comfortable being here.
Every time I visit Hotel Mar Monte, I get a different view of Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center.
Today, I arrived at Santa Barbara early in the morning.
The bride stayed in the East side of Hotel Mar Monte.
From the East wing, I got this shot of Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center. (below).
Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, looking out from window at Hotel Mar Monte
I have seen a lot of happy brides in my line of work. But today’s bride was perhaps the happiest bride I have ever seen. The bride was keep dancing as everyone was getting ready. She was singing and striking poses as her mother video taped her.
It was my first time being in “Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church” in Santa Barbara. It was a real nice Spanish catholic church. They had a semi-traditional catholic ceremony. I say semi-traditional because they allowed me to take all the flash photographs I want. This is rare in Catholic weddings as some churches would completely forbid you from taking any pictures (with or without flash).
The ceremony was over around 11am and we went to Santa Barbara Court-House. The bride and groom are familar with Santa Barbara, but they never knew about the Court House. They were happy with the location. They wanted some panoramic view of the building in the back. They brought umbrellas which worked out pretty cute.
My favorite image from this wedding
It was an extremely tight space, very dark, and awkward place to take photograph
Things worked out fine. Bride and groom were never stressed out. It was all fun and blessing.
Speaking Spanish
I had multiple opportunities where I showcased my Spanish skill. I communicated with many people in Spanish today, I wrote a separate blog about speaking Spanish.
Wedding service providers at today’s wedding
Hotel Mar Monte - 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church - 1300 E Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center - 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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