Stunning Wedding Day Features Ceremony at The Sunstone Villa and Reception at The Lark

In their favorite place amid sun-drenched hills, Anthony and Matthew’s Santa Barbara wedding location was reminiscent of the picturesque Italian countryside they adore. The journey from their first meeting at a local fitness studio in West Hollywood to a heartfelt proposal on the beach in Santa Barbara served as the inspiration for their perfect day. Their love story, which began with serendipitous encounters and a shared passion for design, found its ultimate expression in the carefully curated details of their wedding day. Every element, from the “Bridgerton”-style melodies of a string quartet to the vintage charm of the reception at The Lark, was to honor their journey. The couple exchanged vows underneath a venerable oak tree, where they were surrounded by floating arches of lush greenery and delicate florals. Anthony’s flair for blending old-world European aesthetics with Californian romanticism manifested in a reception that dazzled guests with its Vanity Fair–inspired sophistication—complete with vintage cane back chairs, Spanish wine glasses and menus bound with deep green velvet ribbons. This design philosophy celebrated their personal style and transformed The Lark into a full-circle moment of joy and nostalgia.