Private Estate Wedding in the Vineyards

Santa Barbara wine country boasts some epic vineyard locations: from formal wineries to more intimate private estate locations set in the middle of vineyards. The private estate wedding allows guests to feel that they are part of a home-wedding experience. Cecily and Sebastian chose El Sogno Del Fiore for their wedding and reception, which provided the perfect atmosphere of relaxed elegance and some fun for some of their special touches (see below). One of the great things about El Sogno Del Fiore is that it encourages guest interaction. We are especially honored to have had this wedding featured on the renowned Borrowed and Blue wedding blog!

Special Touches: Hanging escort cards where guests were invited to take their name and replace it with a photo; a “date jar”, where guests are asked to write down their best date ideas for the newlyweds in their new life together; a “sign and design a Jenga piece” station

Menu Highlights: Hors D’oeuvres Displayed: Imported & Domestic Cheese Display with Fresh Fruit and a Basket of French Bread and Crackers; Tray-Passed: Crispy Bacon Wrapped around Almond- Stuffed Sweet Dates; Mac&Cheese Balls; Jumbo Cajun Shrimp; Ahi Tuna Tartar on Wonton Crisps with Wasabi Cream; Pear, Brie Cheese and Roasted Walnut Quesadilla | Plated Salad: Arugula Salad with Roasted Pistachios, Pomegranate Jewels and Fresh Goat Cheese Crumble Tossed in a Lemon and Black Pepper Vinaigrette| Entrées Served Family Style: Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction Horseradish Cream Sauce; Herb-Crusted Salmon with Basil Sauce; Rosemary Chicken Breast Marinated with Olive Oil & Rosemary, then grilled to perfection with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce; Wild Rice Pilaf; Roasted Red Potatoes; Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Rosemary and Garlic; Selection of Freshly-Baked Artisan Rolls with Butter and Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar | Dessert : Wedding Cake (provided by Your Cake Baker) and Freshly – Brewed Coffee.