Destination Santa Barbara is an interactive "Wedding Website", run by owner. We are not a directory, we do not simply list vendors, but offer our services and pertinent information. All of our photos represent real life events created by DSB in association with local vendors. Our Competitive, all inclusive "packages" are cost effective because they include well rehearsed teams of professionals who have adapted their prices. We respond quickly to each and every email query, offering personalized solutions. When booking a wedding with us, you invest in a Santa Barbara Experience (defined as local knowledge and fun). In addition to romantic landscapes, Santa Barbara offers unique attractions, Cultural and Historic sites (some of them welcome weddings), as well as versatile dining, shopping and lodgings opportunities. We've learned to "think outside the box" in order to offer you more than just wedding locations. Our new Personal Shopper will further insure that you have access to the latest trends and perfect occasions that we, at DSB, took time to investigate... always with our Brides in mind.
Many things have evolved for 2010 in the Tourism and Wedding industries. Some vendors have gone out of business, others are new and don't necessarily have their own websites yet. In these challenging economic times, we are seeking new and different solutions in order to still bring you the best possible, the most romantic "Santa Barbara Experience".
As brides adjust their priorities, we adjust to the changing economy.
Recipe for a successful Santa Barbara Wedding:
Experience - Good taste - Common sense
Creativity - Organizational skills - 110% Service.
Blend all ingredients - Keep cool!
(Santa Barbara Private Estate - August 2009)
Short Bios
Irene Criton Creator/Owner
Born in London, Irene grew up in Europe and is fluent in four languages. Her work as a model for Magazines and TV gave her a sense of style, while her work in four Olympic Games honed her organizational skills. Planning weddings in Santa Barbara has been a labor of love since 2002.
email: ic@destinationsantabarbara.com
(805) 689 5463
Jean Laroche Photojournalist/Co-owner
His pictures were featured on the covers of such magazines as Time, Life and many others. He was head of the world's largest photo agency during the 1980's.
Today, as a Photojournalist, Jean brings his human experience, curiosity and ability to catch the important moments to his work in Wedding Photography.
(805) 895 8185
Rhonda Boomgaard Junior planner for DSB
Rhonda specializes in "Day of Coordination". A native of Santa Barbara, with experience in the catering business, led her to the wedding industry and Destination Santa Barbara.
Her excellent organizational and communication skills insure each event is a success. Her dedication to every detail insures that the Bride and Groom's Special Day is perfect.
email:rhonda@destinsb.com
(805) 705 2899
and a long message to be seen at; http://www.destinationsantabarbara.com/locationpark.html
Testimonials
Hi Irene. We just wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did. You made our special day so much more than we could have asked for. Everything really came together beautifully and we can't thank you enough! It was great working with you and finally meeting you. We love our disc of pictures-there are some great ones. Do you have any idea when the professional ones will be arriving? The video turned out great and we have been passing it around-everyone was happily surprised.
Thank you again for all your work, you will be highly recommended! Take care. Jennifer and Peter
Dear Irene,
I have just come back from attending my friends, Diana and Anthony's wedding through your company-Destinations Santa Barbara. It was outstanding! I have been to many weddings all over the world and this was the best I've been to. The setting was gorgeous. The park was so serene. I noticed all the little touches like red rose petals strewn around the canopy. You are pros at this and it showed. Everything went so smoothly. A friend of the family.
Hello, we just got married last week in Santa Barbara. Thanks to Irene's organization everything went beautifully and without stress. I am French and my husband is German. We were a bit worried about coming to Santa Barbara, it's so far and it was so important for us. But everything turned out perfect, just as I had envisioned it...the flowers, the hotel Irene picked....The way the photographer put us at ease...You can contact me if you ever have any doubts about DSB handling your wedding (Translated from the French) Florence and Jan
Phone: (805) 689 5463