An Enchanting
Evening
The RMC Santa Barbara team orchestrated a magical private event at our hotel partner – El Encanto, A Belmond Resort, with the enchanting theme of “Lavender Days.” Set beneath the twinkle of bistro lights at the Arbor and Lily Pond, guests were transported into a dreamlike atmosphere. A long, rustic table adorned with lavender flowers and natural accents created a wild, whimsical ambiance, perfectly capturing the essence of the lavender fields. It was an evening of natural elegance and dreamy enchantment under the starlit sky.
Event Type
CorporateLocation
Santa Barbara, California# of Guests
40
“The existing flora at the garden venue was the main source of inspiration – particularly the stunning, purple Wisteria that draped down from the Arbor walls. This was the jumping off point for all the lavender-colored accents that punctuated the decor.”
“The existing flora at the garden venue was the main source of inspiration – particularly the stunning, purple Wisteria that draped down from the Arbor walls. This was the jumping off point for all the lavender-colored accents that punctuated the decor.”
Playing With
Pattern
Having a muted color palette allowed us to play with pattern. Even though the table runner, plates and vases had busy motifs, they all coordinated beautifully.
Textured
Florals
This design’s amazing florals not only featured a range of purple hues but also added interest with varying heights and fun texture.
Custom Garden
Menus & Place Cards
For a personal touch, each guests’ place setting was fitted with a lily pad-shaped menu (to mimic those in the garden’s pond), as well as a custom place card with a flower base.
A Touch of
Wildlife
As an ode to the garden surroundings, small touches of wildlife were hidden around the event as a fun surprise for guests to find – including this brass bird figure, perched near a lounge area.
