i still remember our wedding weekend like it was last weekend.

my family arrived in santa barbara late thursday night and it was nice to relax a little bit before the craziness began.  i had fun delivering welcome boxes to the hotels our guests were staying at, grabbing coffee at the daily grind (my favorite sb coffee shop), and doing some last minute projects (like making an itinerary for the weekend!).

i remember being SO giddy and excited to see everyone all together for the first time on friday afternoon!  our bridal party (yes, all EIGHTEEN of them!) came from multiple cities and states including north carolina, hawaii, and up and down the coast of california.  i was also really excited just for our wedding festivities to finally begin and to enjoy the weekend from that point on.  no more crafting, no more planning, no more DIYing, no more stressing!  i couldn’t wait to spend time with our closest friends and family in one of my favorite places in the world and to marry my best friend.

our venue, rancho dos pueblos, blows me away every time i see photos.  it is just so beautiful!  we had our rehearsal dinner on the charming patio of the bay roadhouse restaurant on state street in santa barbara.  it was such a perfect night and a great start to the weekend!

*THANK YOU so much to janelle who took most of these amazing photos!  i will treasure them always!