May 24, 2011

Visitors Info: Ventura, Ca.

Ventura, California is a beautiful beach-side town where we have been lucky enough to call "home" for the past 5 years. If you plan to stay in Ventura, please use this guide to make your stay a comfortable one.

Our Favorite Spots:
1. Cajun Kitchen Cafe - located in downtown Ventura on the corner of Main & Palm Street. There is rarely a Weekend where we don't stop here at least once for breakfast. Great Coffee; Cajun/ Country style breakfasts; limited seating.

2. Tipps Thai Restaurant - located in downtown Ventura on Main St. just off of California. Great Pad Thai; full bar service; plenty of seating areas.

3. Savory Bakery - offers gourmet cuisine in a quaint european style garden setting. Located in historic downtown Ventura on the corner of Main & Oak Street. The aromatic coffee bar, delicious breakfast and lunch menu, and fresh baked goods, are sure to please!

4. McConnell's Ice Cream - located at the Historic Mission Bell (next to the Pacific View Mall) in Ventura, McConnell's offers ice cream, gelato, and sorbets that are truly to die for. Go for the great service and even better flavors!

5. Eggs n' Things - Truly a great Breakfast place with the greatest service you will find anywhere! Go for the great coffee and country breakfast choices. Tell them Charlotte sent you!

Our Wedding Venue

Allow us to tell you a little bit about our wedding venue...

In 1872, Captain W.H. Johnson built a house on De La Vina Street in historical Santa Barbara for his wife and family. In 1962, it was moved to its current location on Los Patos Way located next to the Santa Barbara Bird Refuge and it was re purposed as an antique store for many years. Since 1996 it has been Stella Mare's Restaurant, a place where locals can go for a unique atmosphere and some of the best food found in Southern California.

50 Los Patos Way
Santa Barbara, CA, 93108

March 13, 2011

Hotel choices for Long Distance travelers

Please let us know if you are interested in staying at a different location. There are many choices in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Carpinteria.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Carpinteria, Ca.

2. Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria, Ca.

3. Best Western Carpinteria Inn - Carpinteria, Ca.

4. Ala Mar Motel - Santa Barbara, Ca.

More Hotel choices to come...

March 07, 2011

03/05/11: Bridal Gown

I bought my Bridal Gown today!!! I can actually say that I felt like a princess bride while wearing this dress & I can't wait for Josh to see me walking down the aisle wearing it!
Here's a sneak peek:

February 21, 2011

02/19/11: Bridal Gown

Today was the first day I shopped for Bridal Gowns! I found some beautiful dresses at David's Bridal, but I will continue to shop around until I find "The One". :)

February 11, 2011