Santa barbara
Santa Barbara is a beautiful and popular location for weddings due to its stunning natural beauty and pleasant weather. Located on the central coast of California, Santa Barbara is known for its Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by mild winters and warm, dry summers. This makes it an ideal location for outdoor weddings, as the weather is usually warm and sunny, but not too hot.
There are many venues in Santa Barbara that are popular for weddings, including:
El Encanto - a Belmond Hotel: Situated on a Santa Barbara hilltop, this luxurious wedding venue offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. It features beautiful gardens, a charming courtyard, and a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the Arbor and Lily Ponds, the Riviera Ballroom, the Channel Islands Room and Terrace, the Fireside Room & Patio, the Santa Ynez Room, and The Wine Room.
The Ritz Carlton: This luxurious wedding venue in Santa Barbara offers stunning ocean views and elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces for ceremonies and receptions, including The Bluff, Terrace & Lawns, Bacara Ballroom, and Rotunda Room.
The Biltmore Four Seasons: Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this beautiful and historic wedding venue features a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including La Pacifica Ballroom & Terrace, Escala Garden, Mariposa Garden, and El Mar.
Villa and Vine: Located in downtown Santa Barbara, this stunning wedding venue is reminiscent of a luxurious villa and garden courtyard in the Riviera featuring crawling ivy, olive trees, fountain, and fireplace for an intimate romantic vibe to your event.
The Carousel House: Located beachfront at Chase Palm Park, this unique wedding venue features a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, the airy Carousel House; the historic Casa Las Palmas, an intimate dining space; the sprawling beachfront Great Meadow; the newly renovated Palm Park Beach House with an adjoining oceanview patio; and the Floral Gateway, a raised fountain terrace surrounded by palms and flowering foliage.
The natural beauty of Santa Barbara, with its rolling hills, stunning coastline, and beautiful beaches, also makes it a great location for wedding photography. The area is known for its beautiful sunsets, which can provide a stunning backdrop for wedding photos. Additionally, the area is home to a variety of charming and picturesque locations, including vineyards, farms, and ranches, which can provide a beautiful setting for wedding photography.
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Hello! I'm Yvonne.
San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographers
I'm thrilled you’re here! It means you’re at the beginning of a wonderful new adventure (and as you’ll see, we love a good adventure around here!). We are wedding photographers based in San Luis Obispo, the heart of California, but whether you’re marrying here, on the sun-drenched beaches of Bali, or in a romantic villa just outside of Rome, it is our joy to adventure through this part of your love story with you and bring back the images that perfectly capture the moments and emotions that make your wedding day uniquely you.
Why santa barbara?
There's a lot to love about Santa Barbara weddings! It’s a year-round warm destination lined with palm trees, creating classy and timeless photographs to pass down generations. One of the best perks of holding your wedding in Santa Barbara is the ease for family and friends to explore the city and beach before and after your wedding. A few of our favorite venues that cater weddings from grand to intimate are El Encanto - a Belmond Hotel, The Ritz Carlton, Biltmore Four Seasons, Villa and Vine, and the Carousel House. The best part - each of these venues are steps away from the beach for the perfect golden hour photos!
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Our couples are whimsical, adventurous, traditional-with-a-twist. They’re not afraid to let their love-light shine + love a good story well-told.
The YGP Experience
At Yvonne Goll Photography, our style is rustic, vintage, and classic, with a flair of photojournalistic. Our photographers focus not only on capturing the story but also the special little details of the day.
Once booked, we always recommend starting off with an engagement shoot so we can meet with you and help you get comfortable in front of the camera before your big day.
For your wedding day, we always show up early with 2-3 photographers to get everything set up and make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our wedding photographers seamlessly integrate into the event to capture authentic moments that you'll remember forever. We're always on time and exactly where we need to be so you can enjoy every moment without stressing about logistics.
After your wedding, we'll share a sneak peek with you roughly 2 weeks afterward to get you excited, then 6-8 weeks after the wedding day, we'll call you and schedule a viewing of your photos. We'll present a highlight reel of your pictures, give you a custom-built digital album, and see if there are any large prints you'd like, which can be ordered right from your online viewing gallery.
Our photographers will always work to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. We're experts in the nuances of event timing, capturing details, and navigating family dynamics to ensure your day goes perfectly and we capture the memories exactly as you want them.
We love love, it’s that simple. Your love story will be honored and celebrated here.
