Welcome to Part 3 of our four part blog series in partnership with KB Events. Throughout the series, we are continuing to share all of the amazing products, companies, and experiences Santa Barbara has to offer, and the many ways you can tie in these local attractions to your wedding day—or wedding weekend!

These recommendations can be found throughout the ‘Incorporating Local Santa Barbara’ Pinterest board and each week we are highlighting a new local category. We kicked things off with some incredible ideas for ways to Experience Santa Barbara and last week we covered all things gifting in Part 2 - Gifts Santa Barbara.

Now, for week three, we turn our attention to the amazing tastes of Santa Barbara—and more specifically, the local drinks and desserts that would perfectly complement your cocktail hour or wedding reception.

Part 3 - Taste Santa Barbara

Wine Country

• Wines for Blending Ceremony or Reception - As mentioned in both Part 1 and 2 of our series, Santa Barbara is teeming with renowned vineyards and wineries. If you are in need of wine for your reception or if you are planning to do a traditional wine ceremony, Santa Barbara is ready to serve you. Check out Santa Barbara Company’s selection or purchase directly from one of many local wineries, including Roblar Winery, Gainey Vineyard, Santa Barbara Winery, Potek Winery, Margerum Wine Company, and so many more.

• Winery Guest Book - Another great way to incorporate local Santa Barbara into your reception is with the Vines & Vision: The Winemakers of Santa Barbara County book, written and photographed by locals. The book can be used as a replacement for a standard guest book at your reception and then can later double as a coffee table book that helps you to remember all of the joy of your big day. The book is available at the following Santa Barbara stores:

  • The Book Den

  • Chaucer’s Books

  • Field + Fort

  • Live Oak Cafe

  • Meritage Wine Market 

  • Renegade Wines

  • Tecolote Book Shop

  • Upstairs at Pierre Lafond

Local Alcohol Companies

• Ysidro Sake Spritzer - If you’re in need of a fun addition to your reception bar, look no further than the Ysidro Sparkling Sake Spritz. The refreshing drink comes with flavors of organic grapefruit and sea salt and can be delivered locally or picked up at stores across Santa Barbara, LA, Santa Ynez, Palm Springs, Ojai, and even northern California.

• Cutler’s Artisan Spirits - You can also grab a couple bottles of Cutler’s Artisan Spirits Apple Pie Bourbon to add some fall flavors to your bar. Not only would this, or another Cutler spirit, be a great and unique addition to your wedding but their downtown tasting room can act as a fun activity for you and your wedding party, family, or future spouse!

Dessert Table

• Donuts - Hook & Press Donut is a gourmet donut shop that combines seasonal and local ingredients with modern cooking techniques resulting in the most delicious donuts in Santa Barbara. Get a few boxes catered for a fun and colorful late night wedding dessert.

• Locally-Made Chocolates - Chocolates are another fan favorite for a wedding day dessert, and also make for a great wedding favor. Luckily, in Santa Barbara there happen to be plenty of premium chocolate makers to order from. 24 Black Birds, Chocolates du Calibressan, and Jessica Foster Confections all offer delicious lines of chocolates, bon bons, caramels and more for a sweet treat everyone will enjoy.

• Chocolate Orange Crisps - Also in the chocolate family, these Creme Blood Orange Crisps are another great tribute to the Santa Barbara area. They are both adult and kid-approved and will add a pop of color to your dessert table. Order them online from Santa Barbara Company.

• The Wedding Cake - Of course, we have to talk about the star of the show—your wedding cake. Santa Barbara’s Lele Patisserie and The Little Things Bakery both provide custom-made couture wedding cakes made only with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Go for a classic white tiered cake or show off your unique style with a colorful, patterned, or even floral-covered design.

• Cake Serving Tools - And, don’t forget about the all-important serving tools which will accompany your wedding cake. Shop Coast 2 Coast Collection’s assortment of cake knives and cake servers for a set that is both functional and beautifully detailed.

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