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Celebration

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Emerge Event Collective x Santa Barbara Wedding

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An intimate evening at Narrative Loft celebrating Santa Barbara’s wedding community through elevated design, meaningful connection, and unforgettable shared experiences.

The Emerge x Santa Barbara Wedding intimate dinner at Narrative Loft celebrated what makes Santa Barbara’s wedding and events community special: connection, creativity, and collaboration rooted in heart.

Hosted by Emerge Event Collective and orchestrated by Zohe Felici of Santa Barbara Wedding, the evening brought together local Santa Barbara talent alongside Emerge’s national network of luxury wedding and event professionals. Guests arrived via Jump on the Schoolbus and entered a cocktail hour surrounded by bold, globally inspired design that set the tone for an immersive dining experience.

As the evening progressed, guests gathered at the table to share stories, ideas, and conversation over a thoughtfully curated dinner, drinks, and dessert. Each element, from rentals and linens to florals, lighting, and interactive entertainment, reflected a shared belief in community over competition. Live music and dancing added rhythm to the night and carried the experience forward.

More than a dinner, the event served as a reminder of the power of bringing people together with intention. It honored the relationships that drive the wedding industry, highlighted local vendors who shape Santa Barbara’s creative scene, and reinforced Emerge’s mission to foster meaningful connections within the luxury event space.

The night unfolded like a well told story: layered, collaborative, and full of heart, leaving guests inspired long after the final chapter closed.

Sponsors

‍Host: Emerge Event Collective @emergeeventcollective

‍Planner: Zohe Felici Events @felicievents.zohefelici

‍Venue: The Narrative Loft @narrativeloft‍

Rentals: Amigo Rentals @amigo.event.rentals

‍EntertainmentL Aces & 8's @acesn8scasinonights‍

Linens: BBJ La Tavola @bbjlatavola

‍Dessert: Cakes by Heather Ashley @cakesbyheatherashley

‍Staffing: Central Coast Party Helpers @centralcoastpartyhelpersI

mmersive Entertainment: Elextircirque @electricirque

‍Floral Design: Ella & Louie Flowers @ellaandlouieflowers‍

Entertainment/Claw Machine: Howard Event Group @howardhospitalityevents

‍Live Entertainment: JSH Music Productions @jshmusicproductions‍

Transportation: Jump on the Schoolbus @JumpOnTheSchoolBus

‍Photography: Magnolia West Photography @magnoliawestphotography‍

Catering: Omni Catering @omnicateringsb

‍DJ: Scott Topper Productions @djscotttopperproductions‍

Lighting/Draping: SPARK Creative Group @sparkcreativeevents

‍Photo booth: The Fotobox Co @thefotoboxco‍

Content Creator: Heart Crafted Social @heartcraftedsocial

‍Appetizers: A La Carte

Charity Partners: Search Foundation


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Aubree's Spooky Halloween Treat

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Take Me Away presents "A Night in Ibiza" (Santa Barbara style)

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UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Honors Their Graduating Class of 2017

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UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Honors Their Graduating Class of 2017

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Procore's Christmas Party Hop

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Procore's Christmas Party Hop

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High School Sweethearts Celebrate with a Beautiful Rehearsal Dinner

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UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Formal

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UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Formal

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2016 Events Spring Recap

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2016 Events Spring Recap

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And so the Adventure Begins...

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And so the Adventure Begins...

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Katina's Birthday Bash!

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Katina's Birthday Bash!

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Procore Extravaganza!

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Procore Extravaganza!

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Wintery Underwood Wedding

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Wintery Underwood Wedding

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Have a holly jolly party!

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Have a holly jolly party!

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Logic Monitor holiday party!

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Logic Monitor holiday party!

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Alpha Chi Omega's 50th Reunion Party

Alpha Chi Omega's 50th Reunion Party

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