There was no doubt that Aeriel and Christian's luxury destination wedding at Villa & Vine in downtown Santa Barbara was one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever witnessed.


We started the day off at a gorgeous Moroccan-inspired location which provided the perfect backdrop for the bride and groom's preparations at Hotel Californian.


Their wedding ceremony took place at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church where Christian's mother played the piano for the entire ceremony.


The couple wanted a day that was special and memorable for them and their guests, and they delivered! Across the street from their wedding venue, The Arlington Theatre's marquee sign was personalized for them as guests entered the outdoor romantic courtyard. As the sun set, the couple and guests made their way indoors to dance the rest of the night away. 


Wedding Vendors

Photographer: Photos With Kortney

Getting Ready: Hotel Californian

Ceremony: Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church

Portrait Photos: Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Sunken Gardens

Venue: Villa & Vine

getting ready

Hotel Californian

The Californian Hotel facade featuring Spanish colonial architecture with palm trees and flags.
Spanish colonial style white building exterior with arched windows and terracotta roof tiles.
White Spanish colonial architecture with palm trees and balconies against a bright sky.
Palm trees line the exterior of a Mediterranean-style hotel with white stucco walls and arched walkways.
White hotel exterior with black iron balconies and palm fronds casting dramatic shadows.
Lush green foliage with small purple flowers growing against a white building exterior.
Decorative striped archway detail in dark wood against white stucco wall.
Black suit jacket hanging on built-in shelving with wine bottles and books in background.
Patent leather dress shoes displayed on black and white geometric tile flooring.
Black Tom Ford cologne bottle photographed on brown leather surface.
Elegant wedding accessories including watches, bow ties, and jewelry arranged on a brown leather surface.
Collection of black dress shoes arranged on brown leather surface.
Close-up of hands holding small jewelry items.
Wedding preparation scene with people in formal attire.
Person in white dress shirt sitting and examining small item.
Interior scene with natural light streaming through windows.
Wedding party members in formal attire sharing a moment.
Person in white dress shirt examining cufflinks.
Wedding preparation scene with formal attire and interior setting.
Person adjusting formal wear accessories.
Getting ready moment captured in a sophisticated room with dark wood shelving and natural lighting.
A formal preparation scene with suspenders and bow tie adjustments in an elegant room with built-in shelving.
Decorative geometric ceiling pattern with black and white star design in modern interior.
Flowing white wedding dress train elegantly displayed against grey curtains in a bright room.
White wedding dress hanging on display with delicate lace details visible.
Artistic black and white detail shots of wedding dress fabric with intricate patterns.
White tulle bow detail against burgundy leather surface with gold beaded trim.
Bridal shoes with orchid bouquet and sheer ribbon arranged on teal velvet chair.
Wedding rings and delicate jewelry arranged on white lace with floral accents.
White orchids and pink roses arranged on vintage lace fabric.
Crystal tiara with delicate details displayed on a soft surface.
Wedding accessories including pearls, flowers and crystals arranged on white fabric.
Flowing pink and white wedding gowns displayed in a sunlit room.
Someone holding a turquoise blue gift box against pink and white fabric.
Wedding dress fitting scene with flowing white gown and magenta bridesmaid dress.
Person in pink robe opening small jewelry box against white background.
Two women in pink dresses share an emotional embrace in a bright interior setting.

ceremony

Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church

White Spanish colonial church buildings with palm trees line a sunny pathway.
Row of palm trees frame the exterior of a white Spanish mission-style church building.
White church exterior with 'Our Lady of Sorrows' sign and decorative palm trees.
Spanish colonial church architecture featuring white walls and ornate details against blue sky.
Architectural details of a church exterior showing arched windows and decorative elements.
Interior of historic church sanctuary with arched columns and vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting.
Wide angle view of church interior showing rows of pews and vaulted ceiling.
Church altar with stained glass window, crosses, and decorative elements in warm lighting.
Interior of a church with ornate columns, arches, and stained glass windows in a traditional architectural style.
Church altar decorated with pink and white floral arrangements and delicate lace details.
Elegant pink and white rose arrangements with greenery displayed on a church altar.
Ornate gold and glass decorative vessels displayed on a white tablecloth.
People seated in wooden pews inside a traditional church setting.
Interior view of church pews and altar from a side angle.
View of a church sanctuary with decorative banners and wooden pews.
Large wedding party poses for group photo outside church entrance with palm trees.

portrait photos

Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Sunken Gardens

Newlyweds pose together in formal attire by tropical garden setting.
Romantic wedding portrait of couple sitting on stone wall surrounded by palm trees.
Romantic wedding couple sharing intimate moments outdoors with pink and white floral bouquet.
Elegant wedding couple embracing with delicate orchid bouquet in natural lighting.
Newlyweds posing together in a garden setting with palm trees and elegant attire.
Flowing white wedding veil catching sunlight in an outdoor garden setting.
Romantic wedding couple sharing tender moments under a flowing white veil.
Wedding couple sharing intimate moments under stone archways in golden sunlight.
Elegant wedding couple posing on stone steps with tropical palm leaves in background.

portrait photos pt. 2

The Arlington Theatre

Outdoor wedding venue with elegant archways and Spanish-style architecture.
Romantic wedding couple sharing a kiss in front of a vintage theater marquee.
Theater marquee displays wedding date and names against Spanish colonial architecture.
Wedding couple poses for romantic photos outside historic theater with marquee sign.
Close-up details of bride and groom embracing during wedding photoshoot.
Dramatic dip kiss between newlyweds under ornate theater archways.
Intimate wedding portraits captured in sequence outside vintage theater.
Tender wedding moment captured in front of historic theater facade.
Close-up of bride's elegant white heels and lace dress during romantic pose.
Wedding couple performs romantic dip poses outside vintage theater entrance.
Newlyweds share playful moments with pink paper fans outside a theater.

reception

Villa & Vine

Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with white arches and string lights.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with long tables decorated with greenery and string lights overhead.
Garden courtyard reception venue with white columns and hanging vines creating a romantic atmosphere.
Sunlit outdoor dining area with rustic wooden tables arranged under natural green canopy.
Wedding reception tables set under natural foliage with soft ambient lighting.
Covered outdoor reception space with elegant table settings and natural greenery overhead.
Arched colonnade decorated with climbing vines and string lights for an outdoor celebration.
Close-up of rustic wooden chairs decorated with white floral arrangements for a wedding ceremony.
Wedding table settings with multiple wine glasses and pink accents under natural green canopy.
Long banquet tables set with crystal glassware and soft pink accents for an elegant reception.
Close-up of wedding table settings with multiple wine glasses and white linens.
Multiple pink paper fans laid out on a rustic wooden table.
Pink and beige paper fans arranged in a decorative display on a wooden surface.
Pink decorative vases with delicate floral arrangements displayed on a dark surface.
Pink and white table decorations with soft shadows creating an elegant setting.
A couple shares a romantic dance moment at an outdoor wedding reception under string lights and greenery.
Wedding couple dances beneath a vine-covered pergola during their reception celebration.
Couple performs romantic dance moves at outdoor wedding venue with white tablecloths and greenery.
Newlyweds dance together on a patio surrounded by lush greenery and natural light.
A couple shares their first dance at an elegant outdoor wedding reception with hanging vines.
Reception venue decorated with hanging greenery, string lights and rustic wooden chairs.
Wedding reception appetizers and drinks being served on wooden boards.
Wedding guests seated at long tables decorated with pink accents under natural greenery.
Wedding reception guests enjoying speeches and toasts under garden pergola with string lights.
Wedding reception guests watching and smiling during celebration speeches.
Wedding guests listening attentively during reception speeches and toasts.
Wedding reception guests enjoy an outdoor celebration under string lights and greenery.
Groomsmen in white shirts and pink ties stand together at a wedding reception.
Wedding party members share laughter at a reception table decorated with greenery.
Newlyweds share playful moment while toasting with champagne at reception.
Couple shares champagne toast at elegant wedding reception with draped decor.
Couple's silhouette against illuminated movie theater facade at night in black and white.
Black and white exterior signage of a wedding venue with event details.
Black and white photo of a vintage movie theater marquee displaying 'Aeriel & Christian 7.22.22' at night.
Dark silhouettes frame an illuminated theater marquee sign in black and white photography.

Photos With Kortney is a California and destination digital wedding photographer creating timeless and artful imagery for the spontaneous and irrevocably in love couples.