JOHN & RAQUEL
OUR WEDDING
NOVEMBER 14
Two Thousand Twenty Five
Adults Only Celebration
Dress Code: Black-tie Optional. All Black Attire.
THE CEREMONY
Friday, November 14, 2025
Hotel Californian - State Building Rooftop
Ceremony starts at 3:00 PM
Please arrive at 2:45pm to grab your seat and drink
COCKTAIL HOUR
Downstairs in the Courtyard
Immediately Following the Ceremony
Enjoy drinks and small bites before the formal dinner and reception.
THE CELEBRATION
Inside the ballroom
Dinner starts at 5:00 PM
Dancing doesn't stop until 11:00 PM
OTHER DETAILS
Adults Only Celebration.
Dress Code: Black Tie Optional. All Black Attire Requested.
OTHER EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ADDITIONAL EVENTS ARE OPTIONAL
GOLF WITH THE GROOM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Sandpiper Golf Club
7:30 AM
More details to come
WELCOME PARTY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Deep Sea Tasting Room
217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dress Code: Dressy/Smart Casual (No Jeans)
Help us kick off the celebrations! Join us for some wine, waves and light bites as we prepare to say "I do" at our welcome party.
THE NEXT DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
Starting at 1:00 PM
Location: Validation Ale - 102 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dress Code: Casual
Please join us for a casual post-wedding hang the day after.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Below you will find some recommendations but feel free to choose what works best for you.
TRAVELING TO SANTA BARBARA
Fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)
About 11 miles away ( ~15 minute drive depending on traffic)
Fly into Burbank Airport (BUR)
About 90 miles away (~2 hour drive depending on traffic)
Fly into Los Angeles (LAX)
About 98 miles away (~2-3 hours drive depending on traffic)
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
The train station is .2 miles away from the. venue (about a minute drive or a 5 minute walk)
Train ride can take up to 5-6 hours depending on where you are starting your trip.
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route hugs the California coastline to top destinations in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Accomodations
The bride and groom will be staying at the Hotel Californian and we invite others to do the same.
If the venue is not your ideal spot, there are plenty of hotels within walking distance of the venue or a short Uber ride away. Please note that many hotels in the downtown area are boutique hotels.