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February 2024 by Julieann Javier
Shauna is fabulous! She really took the stress out of planning my micro wedding and things ran so seamlessly. I honestly debated on if I really needed a wedding planner for my elopement and honestly…I am SO glad I did. You want to enjoy your wedding day and you don’t want to manage all the other little details. She coordinated all of my vendors, she guided my family to where they needed to be, she did crowd control from tourists visiting the SB courthouse during my wedding, she coordinated some beautiful photographs, and so much more. She has an eye for creating such a romantic and intimate feel at the courthouse. I highly recommend her for your elopement or for full wedding planning! She does it all! Thank you, Shauna!!
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January 2024 by Olivia Gingco
I worked with Shauna, and she did such an amazing job making our perfect elopement come to life! My husband and I are from the East Coast, and didn't have any much knowledge of the Santa Barbara area in terms of wedding vendors & venues. I reached out to Shauna early this year, and she was so responsive with amazing recommendations that made our planning process seamless. We were in contact for almost a year, and throughout she kept me updated every step of the way!The day of our elopement, she was a life saver - she sewed my husband's jacket bucket back on when it fell off, drove us to and from the ceremony site, and did a wonderful job making sure our wedding day went off without a hitch. I cannot recommend Shauna enough for an elopement or micro wedding - you will NOT be disappointed!!
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November 2023 by Isabel van Zijl
Hiring Shauna was hands down THE best decision I made for our wedding. I started planning our 46 person wedding (yes bigger than an elopement or micro-wedding) about a year out. I was asking her so many questions all the time and she was so helpful and informative through it all. Her vendor referrals were amazing and I'm so happy I went with her suggestions for florals, music, rentals, hair+makeup, transportation, and cake. I had put together a pretty tight schedule for the wedding day itself and we had some anxious/nervous parents and family members the day before. Shauna was AMAZING and kept everything moving and everyone at ease throughout the wedding day. We had multiple friends tell us that this was their favorite wedding they've been to, and so much of that is due to Shauna's excellence. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Do yourself a favor and hire her for your special day!!
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November 2023 by Erica Clare
Shauna had such an amazing touch with everything. We were an older couple getting married for the first time and we had no idea what to do or how to approach it all. The one thing I did know is that I wanted Santa Barbara elopements to be a part of it. Shauna and her team, were on top of it, prompt and friendly. The vendors she recommended were all truly pros. My elopement was beautiful and it's because I turned it over to Shauna and her team. Everything, from the flowers, hair and makeup and photography were right on point! I even had a company do the live streaming aspect and Shauna made it all come together. It might have been a new aspect to her wedding planning but she jumped on board and made it all work. I couldn't have had a better day. Ultimately, all I really needed was my partner and now husband but all the other extras were 100% worth it. I HIGHLY recommend her and anyone she is affiliated with. So happy it all turned out magnificently! And that cake was freaking delicious!!
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August 2023 by M Maya
Thank you Shauna for making our wedding an absolute, beautiful success. It was a difficult task to find and trust someone to handle our event all the way from the east coast. However, Shauna's personality, continuous dedication, and communication with us made our wedding dreams come true. Shauna was able to handle any obstacle during the process and was a wonderful, effective presence the day of our event. We couldn't have done it without her :)
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June 2023 by pam valencia
Very thankful for Shauna and her team for making sure my wedding day was better than I imagined. They went above and beyond! No detail was overlooked and I felt ZERO stress. Shauna is truly an angel and made me feel like a princess!
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May 2023 by Tracey Cook
My husband and I had our DREAM wedding thanks to Shauna! After visiting Santa Barbara - I knew it was the perfect destination spot for our intimate wedding. Shauna made that dream come to life.After reviewing Shauna's website and social media - I knew her style was exactly what I envisioned and she would help us make a classic, timeless, elegant wedding. After deciding that I wanted a smaller wedding (less than 20 people), Shauna reassured me that the day would still feel like a wedding and incorporate all the traditional wedding day events - walk down the aisle, first dance, toast, cake cutting etc. And it did!!Shauna was with us every step of the way during the planning process. She is extremely easy to communicate with and always available whether via phone and/or email. Her organization with our planning was top notch and kept things very structured with the planning process. It is clear she is familiar, deeply embedded and respected in the bridal world. All of her referrals for hair/makeup, band, officiant, photographer, florals etc. were absolutely lovely and spoke very highly of her. Everyone worked as a team to make our day absolutely perfect and Shauna was the core of that. As a bride who planned everything via phone calls, emails and zooms across the country - I trusted Shauna and she did not let me down. All while making sure we stayed in our budget!On our special day - Shauna greeted me with a warm hug! I immediately felt relaxed and at ease with her by my side on such a special day. I did not have to think of ANYTHING and I got to enjoy the day stress free - she knew exactly what to do and when to do it, from helping me place my veil, fluff my dress before walking down the aisle, bustle it at my reception, place my bouquet in my room during the party - the list goes on and on. She truly feels like the friend you want by your side on that day.I would not change one thing about my planning process and our wedding. It was absolutely perfect and a dream, and we will forever be grateful for Shauna giving that to us <3
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May 2023 by Jennifer Wolf
We got married last week in Santa Barbara with the assistance and guidance from Shauna at Santa Barbara Elopement... and it couldn't have gone more perfectly. To say I am an organized person is a bit of an understatement so the idea of having a wedding planner didn't appeal to me at first. However, planning a wedding on the west coast when I'm from the east coast proved to be a bit more challenging than I expected. Shauna and her team - vendors and all - were an absolute delight. She never once dropped the ball and instilled a confidence that if anything were to go awry, she would have it handled. We were able to enjoy enjoy our wedding and be fully present! My husband (!!!) and I were so pleased with everything - we would be happy to recommend her to anyone we know!
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April 2023 by Christina Greenup
John and I needed assistance planning our wedding in Montecito, and interviewed with several wedding planners and coordinators. From the first phone call, we knew that Shauna and her team were going to be absolutely incredible. Not only did they meet expectations, they far exceeded them in so many ways. It’s hard to even find the words to express my gratitude for everything they did for us before, during, and after the event. Communication throughout the planning process was consistent, responsive, and extremely helpful. Shauna has great relationships with local vendors and was able to help us finalize all of the details. She guided us through it all and hi-lighted important areas we hadn’t even thought of.During the wedding weekend, she went above and beyond during the set up process. She kept us calm, happy, and laughing while managing vendors and setup. Her attention to detail on the day goes unmatched. Her team even applied sunscreen on my shoulders when they noticed them burning, and put my cell phone on the seat of our getaway car! Shauna was the last person I saw before walking down the aisle, and she made me feel confident and beautiful. Thank you for that, Shauna!I would and will recommend Shauna and her team to any couple who wants peace of mind from start to finish.To the Alegria by Design Team- thank you so much for everything. We couldn’t have done it without you!!
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March 2023 by Crystal Owings
Shauna executed our wedding day beautifully and made the entire planning process a breeze!I appreciated her onboarding process to discuss vision and budget which made vendor selection easy.Shauna was always professional and timely with communication and especially so as we got closer to the date. For instance, if she was unavailable or had back to back events her e-mail responder was on and as we were closer to our wedding date she responded to e-mails quickly. She's everything you want in a planner: detail oriented, great communication, and friendly!The week of the wedding, she was on top of everything (timeline, vendor communication, even having back up pins for veil).We wouldn't change a thing and would relive the day if we could. Thank you so much!Wedding date: 11-11-22
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March 2023 by Crystal Martin
Shauna executed our wedding day beautifully and made the entire planning process a breeze!I appreciated her onboarding process to discuss vision and budget which made vendor selection easy.Shauna was always professional and timely with communication and especially so as we got closer to the date. For instance, if she was unavailable or had back to back events her e-mail responder was on and as we were closer to our wedding date she responded to e-mails quickly. She's everything you want in a planner: detail oriented, great communication, and friendly!The week of the wedding, she was on top of everything (timeline, vendor communication, even having back up pins for veil).We wouldn't change a thing and would relive the day if we could. Thank you so much!Wedding date: 11-11-22
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November 2022 by Patricia Armour
Shauna and her team are remarkable! My wedding day was a dream come true! Her professionalism, insight, attention to detail, vision, and organization are top shelf! She is also so warm and personable, I really felt taken care of from start to finish. I felt so excited for my wedding day and she was a huge part of that. So many brides told me how stressed they were before their wedding, but I felt so fortunate to have had her guidance because I didn’t feel stressed at all. The planning was actually fun because of her and her team! She took care of everything -- she had the best vendor recommendations for what we were looking for, she created a detailed timeline for the wedding day, and she directed all my guests and vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. It was seamless! I cannot recommend Santa Barbara Elopement enough! If you decide to work with them, be prepared for your dream wedding to come true!
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October 2022 by Mattea Presse
Shauna was absolutely incredible! From start to finish. She was very well organized, and proactive with emailing vendors, and each of the venues to see if they would be able to accommodate our needs. Every time I posed a question, she responded in a timely manner. Her professionalism did not go unnoticed. We had to make several date changes due to unforeseen circumstances but she remained very compassionate, and accommodating to our situation - she wanted to ensure we had the perfect day! On the day of the elopement she was in full effect, making sure every little detail was accounted for; picking up our decor, our marriage license, delivering our vender tips, and even fixing my veil when needed. She was absolutely amazing. We are extremely grateful for her hard-work in helping us to create an unforgettable day!
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August 2022 by Kathrine Curry
Words can not describe how grateful we are for Shauna’s help in planning our destination wedding. Over the course of 6 months she helped us plan our dream wedding in California. She was patient, kind, thoughtful, and fun! She listened to our ideas and suggested ways to make our day even better. On the day of the wedding she was conscious of our needs, wants, and was helpful every step of the way. I wish our wedding was all day and that we could have spent more time with her. Our dream wedding would have been impossible without her. Thank you Shauna for everything!!
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July 2022 by Stephanie Gencur
Shawna is an absolute gem and our day would have not been the same without her. Coming from out of state to get married in Santa Barbara, we knew we needed help but could not have imagined someone better. From the first phone call, we knew we would be in good hands. She is responsive, organized, detailed, and thoughtful. She knows the best of the best and gave us incredible vendor recommendations. Our day was seamless and easy (as it should be on your wedding day) and it’s all thanks to Shawna and her team!
