On Sunday, November 11th, 2007 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the red carpet will be rolled-out for this very special event. As one of Santa Barbara’s architectural jewels, the beautiful courtyards of the Historical Museum are the perfect canvas for A Day Celebrating Weddings... an extraordinary event exquisitely designed to inspire today's brides and grooms, event professionals and anyone planning to create an amazing celebration. For over a century, Santa Barbara, the American Riviera, has long been a romantic destination and a hotspot for weddings and honeymoons among the rich and famous. As a favorite destination for the Hollywood set, Santa Barbara has hosted many celebrity weddings including such notables as Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in 1940, and more recently the weddings of Sandra Bullock, Gwenyth Paltrow, Mira Sorvino, Debra Messing, Will Farrell, Heather Locklear, Halle Berry and Avril Lavigne.
    Guests will attend a masterpiece showcase featuring current wedding fashions and trends from companies offering floral and event design, specialty linens, exquisite canopies, lounge furniture, chandeliers and lighting.  Meet one-on-one with top wedding professionals in a relaxed atmosphere of grand celebration; sample gourmet fare and enjoy live music and performances. View a rare showing of designer bridal gowns during the exclusive fashion show, including the bridal and eveningwear collections by couture designer, Amal of Beverly Hills, and the debut of couture designer Kirstie Kelly's new fashion line, Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairytale Weddings, featuring the Disney Bridal and Maiden Collections.
    GET EXCITED!!! Be the first to receive the Winter 2007 issue of YWD - fresh off the press!!! And register to win one of the following amazing gifts...
 

A custom-made high-fashion bridal gown, specially designed for one lucky bride

by Amal of Beverly Hills - valued at $5,000.00
A genuine bridal jewelry set - valued at $2,500

 
    SPECIAL INVITATION...For all our guests, we cordially invite you to join us on Saturday, November 10th for a custom tour of Santa Barbara and a special evening in the VIP Lounge. For the custom tour of Santa Barbara, you'll hop aboard the picturesque Santa Barbara Old Town Trolley for a custom guided tour of local wedding venues, rehearsal dinner locations, resorts for accommodations, and historic landmarks.  Later that night at the VIP Lounge - a swanky cocktail party - you will enjoy great cocktails, delicious cuisine and fabulous conversation. Guest speakers, Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner and Cathryn Van Breene, YWD's Creative Director will join us for an intimate chat. Jill, a leading event producer of destination weddings specializing in Santa Barbara, will speak about wedding planning, the region of Santa Barbara and share the latest in wedding decor and style tips. Cathryn Van Breene, celebrity hair, makeup, and fashion stylist will converse on today's fashion trends, and provide insider beauty tips...exactly what every girl wants to know!
 

RSVP now and save
Sunday's event ~ $20 pre-registration ($30 at the door or after Nov 9)
Saturday tour & Sunday's event ~ $30 pre-registration (must rsvp by Nov 9)
VIP Lounge ~ complimentary (the location will be provided upon your reservation)
 
1st 50 brides to RSVP receive an exclusive gift bag of fabulous goodies!