Vintage Garden Wedding in Santa Barbara

Tessa & Shane

Tessa and Shane’s Santa Barbara wedding paired European garden influences with the soft colors of a coastal sunset. Olive trees, open lawns, and whimsical flowers formed the backdrop for a celebration that balanced classic style with a fresh, playful palette.

Sunset Colors and Wildflower Arrangements

Peach, lilac, and cool blue brought subtle contrasts to the floral design, grounded by soft neutrals and muted greens. The colors echoed the meeting of garden and coast, giving the setting a lightness that carried throughout the day.

Loose wildflower arrangements spilled across tables and framed the ceremony, with the movement and variety of freshly gathered blooms. Soft linens and vintage-inspired tableware complemented the flowers, allowing their shapes and colors to lead.

A Garden Setting Made for Gathering

Greenery-lined pathways connected the celebration’s spaces, while vintage lounge furnishings offered places to pause and catch up. The lawn and olive trees gave the day an open, easy rhythm, with room for guests to explore and settle into their surroundings.

As daylight faded, soft reception lighting brought a closer, more intimate feeling to the garden. Pastel flowers, familiar furniture silhouettes, and the glow of the evening came together in a celebration of Tessa and Shane’s shared style.

Wedding planning and design by Nicole Leza.