reception

Let's talk about Don't Tell Comedy

Let's talk about Don't Tell Comedy

The incredible people from Don’t Tell Comedy stopped by for a pop-up show here last Friday night. Don’t Tell Comedy has brought fun, intimate comedy shows to unique venues for the last year and a half. The group started in Los Angeles, and has spread to classrooms, rooftops, and bars of more than 25 cities across America.

Ringing in The New Year Right - Stephanie and Ariel Tie The Knot

Ringing in The New Year Right - Stephanie and Ariel Tie The Knot

The Narrative Loft's first wedding of the year is in the history books and wow did it ring in 2017 right. Stephanie and Ariel celebrated the new year and the beginning of their life together surrounded by friends and family after saying their I dos in our loft space. 

Megan and Adam's Day of Love and Wedding of Roses

Megan and Adam's Day of Love and Wedding of Roses

The rose symbolizes unconditional love and beauty, making it the most fitting flower for a day celebrating the devotion of a relationship.  After saying their "I do's" at The Santa Barbara Mission Rose Garden, Megan and Adam carried the rose theme to our space.  

Megan & Adrian's Tavern Turned Lofty Wedding

Megan & Adrian's Tavern Turned Lofty Wedding

Tying the knot in a place that's close to home and close to the heart escalates a ceremony to another plane of romance. Newlyweds Megan and Adrian did just that by saying I do right down the road from their lovely abode, at Cold Springs Tavern, a place the couple has frequented over the years. 

Swooning Over This Celebration

Swooning Over This Celebration

From the milk and cookie station, to the heavenly blooms scattered about, everything little thing about Sara and Anthony's celebration has us head over heels. Day of coordinators Jennifer and Natasha from Swoon California wowed with their attention to detail. After the bride and groom said their vows looking out over the Santa Barbara Harbor at Santa Barbara City College the whole party jumped on  Santa Barbara Trolley Company 's trolley and made their way to The Narrative. They boogied the night away to beats from DJ Darla Bea, sipped on hand-crafted delights from The Good Lion and no Santa Barbara party is complete without.

Here Comes the Summer Sun Wedding Celebration

Here Comes the Summer Sun Wedding Celebration

On a sunny August day Ricky and Kimberly brought even more of their own sunshine to this celebration. From the plethora of sunflowers to their constantly smiling faces, the atmosphere of the loft was happy and bright. This darling couple called each other sweeties for thirteen years before tying the knot. To acknowledge this special number there were thirteen tables, and table cards were of movies they have seen every year together since they've been a couple. Too cute! 

Spreading Aloha Vibes with this Beautiful Family Gathering

Spreading Aloha Vibes with this Beautiful Family Gathering

Welcome to this beautiful family reunion to celebrate and honor the love of Glen and Marissa. Family and friends pitched in for the entire set-up to make this dream a reality. A glamourous backdrop for the bride and groom was rented from Red Carpet Photo Shoot. Vony's Party Rentals provided tables and chairs while Jolly Jumps brought the fun with their bouncy house. Kids and adults alike were entertained and bounced off their food comas (otherwise known as Polynesian paralysis). Most of the food including a traditional Lechon or slow-roasted pig, Filipino style was prepared by family members while Chinese food was catered by Mandarin Palace.

A Magical Night for a Magnificent Couple - Ken & Ashley

A Magical Night for a Magnificent Couple - Ken & Ashley

Sending this lovely couple all the happiness in the world! Witnessing their love was truly special, and seeing them so enamored with each other after nine years together was beautiful. If you have a weakness for all things Japanese, this celebration might make your heart skip a beat. Sweet touches like anime place cards, origami cranes and toasts were made with sake of course!  

Jessica and Jared

Jessica and Jared

Ah, the beginning of June— the cusp between spring and summer. The first taste of summer has been savored with it's seemingly endless days and the comforting warmth of the sun upon one's skin. Bright. Inviting. Exciting. Optimistic. A time for shedding layers, literally and figuratively. A time of year to look forward to. The most symbolic season of the year in regards to marriage. Even though June can be finicky here in Santa Barbara, with unpredictable fog. Jessica and Jared burned right through the marine layer with their love. Burning bright and intensely like the summer sun. 

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! 

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...

Leslie & Chris tie the knot!

Leslie & Chris tie the knot!

Another amazing reception was held here at The Narrative, but there's a twist. Leslie and Chris actually tied the knot here too! It was a first for us to have the ceremony and reception here, which was a total success!!