Hotel Californian sits at the foot of State Street in the Funk Zone, a block from the beach. With its Spanish Colonial architecture, Moroccan-inspired courtyards and rooftop decks looking out at the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains, it’s one of Santa Barbara’s standout wedding venues.
One timeline, several spaces
A wedding here can move from a ceremony in the Court of Fatima or on the palm-lined Court of Califia lawn, to cocktails on the Mirador rooftop, to dinner and dancing in the Alhambra Ballroom. I set up separate sound for each space, so the night flows and your guests never wait on the music.
Sound that fits the setting
Rooftops and open-air courtyards in a downtown hotel come with volume rules. I keep the mix full and clear at a level the venue is happy with, so the dance floor still feels like a party, and up-lighting in your colors finishes the ballroom.
Hotel Californian is one of the most popular venues in town right now, and it’s easy to see why. Cocktails on the rooftop with the ocean in view, then a packed dance floor to finish the night. Your guests will be talking about this one for years.
– DJ JAS