Event Venue

Curtis and Jill's Artsy Boho Reception

Curtis and Jill's Artsy Boho Reception

We kicked off the first days of summer with a beautiful wedding reception, honoring the love and commitment between Jill and Curtis! Following their ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, the bride and groom celebrated their marriage with friends and family here at The Narrative Loft.

Dog Moms Are Moms Too!

Dog Moms Are Moms Too!

In honor of Mother's Day this Sunday, we wanted to give a "BARK"out to all the dog moms in the world! Don't forget that pets can be kids too. So whether two-legged or four-legged, Mother's Day should celebrate all the moms who love and support their kids. 

Procore's Christmas Party Hop

Procore's Christmas Party Hop

Santa Barbara based, construction management software company, Procore, joined us at the loft to eat, drink, and be merry! In celebration of each other and their 2016 successes, the bunch gathered for a Christmas party hop. 

UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Formal

UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Formal

'Tis the season for celebration. No, not the kind where we all stuff our faces and cover every inch of our homes with tacky displays of holiday cheer. 'Tis the season for commending our young people's hard work. The time of year we celebrate our grads! UCSB sorority Lambda Sigma Gamma recognized their accomplishments with an awards dinner, welcomed their new members and honored their graduating members moving on to the next chapter of their lives. 

Tech Talks

Tech Talks

The Santa Barbara marketing community ascended on the loft for a night of pizza, beer and networking. Opportunities to meet new faces in the field were abound, as well as the opportunity to gain insight and expertise from leaders in the tech marketing sphere. The main feature were presentations from a few of the marketing heads at AppFolioOntraport, and Invoca on ways to improve and streamline marketing methods.

Let's Get Married!

Let's Get Married!

Its out! The Santa Barbara Independent's much anticipated "Annual Wedding Issue" is printed and scattered about the town in coffee shops and cafes. From local couples to out-of-town destination weddingers, the Santa Barbara event industry is thriving. Not to mention the numerous talented and creative event professionals that call this area home. There is a pull-out resource guide (a sort of YellowPages- wedding edition) featuring yours truly. Plus countless other venues, caterers, planners and musicians like our girl DJ Darla Bea A.K.A. our "Queen Event Coordinator." 

Katina's Birthday Bash!

Katina's Birthday Bash!

Katina celebrated her 60th b-day with a bash for the ages! Music by Bonnie & Co. kept everyone jumping and jiving, while Pure Joy Catering provided tons of goodies like mini grilled cheese, tomato soup and

Darla Bea in the House!

Darla Bea in the House!

We are so excited to have Miss Darla Bea on our team as our Queen "Venue" Coordinator and on-site DJ! She lights up the loft with her enthusiasm and makes us laugh with her sarcasm. She takes the cake for having the best costumes in the county and is well-known in the Santa Barbara community, often playing gigs several nights a week. 

Wintery Underwood Wedding

Wintery Underwood Wedding

There is something so enchanting and romantic about a winter wedding. Having it right before Christmas when the entire world seems a glow makes it even more charming. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays it's hard to imagine the stress of planning a wedding this time of year, but this couple and their family pulled it off beautifully! Props and congratulations to this lovely duo! 

Alpha Chi Omega's 50th Reunion Party

Alpha Chi Omega's 50th Reunion Party

A sorority is the kind of student group that brings women together for reasons beyond school and parties. It's an organization that fosters friendship and encourages bonds that last a lifetime. Alpha Chi Omega, one of the sororities at UCSB, confirmed these lifelong bonds at its 50th reunion party at the Narrative Loft.

The Narrative Loft Welcomes C.A.R.E.4Paws& the Pawsitive Thinking Youth Project!

The Narrative Loft Welcomes C.A.R.E.4Paws& the Pawsitive Thinking Youth Project!

This summer, local nonprofit C.A.R.E.4Paws invited students K-12 in Santa Barbara County to participate in a Pawsitive Thinking Youth Project. Students were asked to create an art piece or poem on the concept of “kindness to all living beings” and received more than 70 great projects from kids all the way from...

Joint 50th Birthday Party!

Joint 50th Birthday Party!

Couples that celebrate together, stay together! Kris and Alex Brodie celebrated both of their 50th birthday's here at The Narrative with a joint party. There is no better way to celebrate a birthday than making memories with friends and loved ones, alongside your partner in life.

Anita and Matthias's reception!

Anita and Matthias's reception!

Look at this classy and timeless DIY wedding reception, planned almost entirely by the bride! The Tent Merchant provided the tables and chairs, and Omni Catering prepared an amazing dinner for the 120 guests that attended...

It's a nice day for a white wedding!

It's a nice day for a white wedding!

With all guests dressed in ivory and 80's era cover band, The Molly Ringwald Project providing the jams it sure was a nice day for a white wedding! Debbie and Orla held their reception here at The Narrative and it was definitely a celebration to remember.

240 Studio is now The Narrative Loft!

240 Studio is now The Narrative Loft!

We are a creative space for Santa Barbara events and photography: a place to tell your story! To eliminate any confusion, we're still located at the same place we are just a new and improved version of ourselves. Michelle Lee is going to remain as the space's creative leader and we will continue to provide a beautiful photography space and amazing event venue. 

240 Studio Launches The Largest Commercial Photography Studio in Santa Barbara

Wow! Where did all these people come from? 

 

That's what we were asking ourselves around 7pm when we surveyed the 100+ creatives who joined us to celebrate the launch of 240 Studio, Santa Barbara's largest commercial production studio.  

 

For those who missed the party that's good. 

Because now you get the chance to have a private tour without having to shout above the din of the throng.  We're here everyday and welcome drop by visits. 

Although you really did miss a fun night;) A big thanks to all the creative professionals who dropped by and shared a glass of cheer with us.