Shauna and Bridget are amazing! My husband and I decided to pivot on short notice to a small family wedding with only 3-4 months to plan. Shauna let us know that it was not problem and made it happen! We ended up having a 27 person wedding at Rosewood Miramar Beach and it was absolutely perfect! Every single vendor she referred us to was incredibly talented. Our wedding day flowed perfectly and stress free because of Shauna and Bridget (even with some last minute rearranging due to rain.) If you're looking for a planner in the Santa Barbara area, I highly recommend Santa Barbara Elopement.
4 months ago
Working with Shauna and Bridget with Santa Barbara Elopement was one of the best decisions I made for our 60-person wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA. From the initial phone calls and emails to storing my leftover decor/supplies in my hotel room at the end of our wedding night, Bridget, Shauna and the support team were 10/10, A+ and more.
Shauna was incredibly organized, responsive, and thoughtful throughout our eight months of planning. She had lovely ideas, replied to my emails promptly, and referred us to the best vendors — many of whom had worked together many times before, which made the entire planning and day flow seamlessly. Guest experience, service and ease of flow and was very important to us. I specifically chose Shauna and her team because they had planned many weddings at our venue, and it showed. She knew every detail of the space, the staff, the hotel policies, package inclusions, and how to make everything run smoothly.
Both Shauna and Bridget's calm, kind demeanor made the planning our destination wedding stress-free, and I genuinely enjoyed working with her and her team so much that I'd (half-joked) love to work alongside them in events one day, ha! They simply get things done with ease and a positive attitude.
Budget-wise, they were very fair — my planner budget was around ~7% of the total wedding cost, and for that, I received eight months of attentive planning, helpful phone calls, ample email comms and a perfectly executed event. Bridget even ran our simple rehearsal the day before and had it wrapped up efficiently in about 30 minutes.
If you’re getting married in the Santa Barbara area and want total peace of mind and confidence as a bride, hire them. I couldn't recommend them enough for making our weekend special and worth the investment. Thank you, Shauna and Bridget!
- Jenna and Ian Nater
4 months ago
Shauna planned our anniversary party in Santa Barbara last summer, and we are still receiving compliments on how beautiful and effortless the day felt. From start to finish, she was an absolute joy to work with. Her communication was excellent - always prompt, clear, and reassuring - which made the planning process smooth and stress-free.
On the day of the event, Shauna’s calming presence set the tone for the entire celebration. She made us, our family and all of our guests feel so comfortable and cared for. Everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment without worrying about a thing.
Shauna has a true gift for creating special experiences, and we’re so grateful she was part of our. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again!
9 months ago
