Emerge Event Collective Santa Barbara

The Emerge x Santa Barbara Wedding intimate dinner at Narrative Loft was a celebration of everything that makes Santa Barbara’s wedding and events community so special including connection creativity and collaboration rooted in heart.

Hosted by Emerge Event Collective and thoughtfully 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 were welcomed into a cocktail hour surrounded by bold globally inspired design that transformed Narrative Loft into an immersive dining experience.

As the night unfolded guests gathered around the table to share stories ideas and laughter over a beautifully curated dinner drinks and dessert. Every detail from elevated rentals and linens to florals lighting and interactive entertainment reflected the spirit of community over competition. Live music dancing and immersive moments surprised and delighted throughout the evening creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and celebratory.

More than just a dinner the event was a reminder of the power of bringing people together with intention. It honored the relationships that fuel the wedding industry spotlighted the incredible local vendors who make Santa Barbara shine and reinforced Emerge’s mission to foster meaningful connections within the luxury event space.

It was Santa Barbara at its finest warm stylish collaborative and full of heart and a night that left guests inspired long after the last song played.

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‍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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