Rosewood Miramar Beach

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

We met on a Sunday afternoon in May 2025 at Perry's, a beloved San Francisco institution. What started as a casual conversation quickly turned memorable when I mentioned that I was heading to New England for my 25th-year reunion at my boarding school, Williston, followed by a birthday trip to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Without missing a beat, Alex launched into a spirited story about the Figawi charity regatta - complete with a salty Boston accent for dramatic effect. It instantly caught my attention. Having spent time working regattas with California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey and a summer sailing camp in Lake Como, Italy, I was drawn in by our shared love of storytelling and easy conversation. That chance meeting turned into something more, and we began dating soon after. We've been inseparable ever since.

Sunday Afternoon at Perry's

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

The idyllic beachfront resort -  Designed with style - grace
and glamour.

This stylish newly renovated Santa Barbara hotel features an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and a lounge with stunning views. Centrally located State Street is 5 minutes’ walk away. Each guest room includes free WiFi. Styled in plush white linens, each room offers a flat-screen cable TV, a yoga mat and an private bathroom with luxury bath amenities. Bathrobes and make-up mirrors are also provided. Gourmet treats in the honor bar are offered in each room. Fresh farmer’s market vegetables, fresh seafood and central coast wines are features at the onsite restaurant, Finch & Fork. An evening wine hour and morning coffee, tea and snacks are provided to guests. Same-day drying cleaning services are available at Kimpton Canary Hotel. Stearn Wharf Pier is 1.1 mi away from this hotel. The University of California Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away. Premier shopping and dining opportunities at Paseo Nuevo are 5 minutes’ walk away from Kimpton Canary Hotel.

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Located on the California coastline, the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features a large outdoor pool and views from every guest room. There are several casual dining options available as well. The spacious guest rooms at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort boast natural and wooden tones. In-room amenities include a mini-bar, an HD cable TV, and double vanities. Admire the mountain, garden or ocean views from the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort's private in-room balconies or patios. Relax near the spacious outdoor pool, or enjoy a game of shuffleboard or practice on the putting green. Spend the day at the full-service spa or plan an event in the resort's spacious and versatile meeting and banquet facilities, complete with a professional event staff. Guests can also enjoy the resort’s exclusive wine tasting room, featuring a rotation of local wineries. Discover numerous wineries, visit the Santa Barbara Zoo or shop at Paseo Nuevo Mall, located only a short distance from The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Take advantage of the resort's on-site car hire services, and further explore the surrounding areas.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Less than 10 minutes’ walk to the beach, this Santa Barbara area historic boutique inn offers a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms. An private bathroom is available and ironing facilities are provided. Built in 1928 by Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin, guests can enjoy the peaceful grounds and onsite spa and wellness center. An outdoor heated pool and hot tub are also included at the Montecito Inn. A fitness center, business center, and same day dry cleaning and laundry services are all offered for guest convenience. Lotus Land is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Montecito Country Club is 5 minutes’ drive away.

Montecito Inn

This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away. Fresh bathrobes and free WiFi are offered in all rooms. Select rooms’ feature an ocean view at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. A flat-screen TV, modern dark wood furnishings, white linens and red accents are featured in all rooms. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers an onsite restaurant and lounge, Costa Kitchen and Bar. Room service is available. Lido Cafe, the property's poolside lounge, features ocean views. A fitness center, concierge services and valet parking is offered. University of California, Santa Barbara is 12 miles away. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is 5 miles away from Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Travel

Montecito Country Mart

Saturday Fishermen's Market of Santa Barbara

Explore Channel Islands

Casa del Herrero

Electric Bikes by Wheel Fun Rentals

Los Padres Outfitters

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

The New Vic / Ensemble Theatre Company

Grassini Family Vineyards - Downtown Santa Barbara Tasting Room

Cambria Winery/ Santa Maria

Things to Do

Registry

Dress Code

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Accommodations

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Serra & Alex

Registry