Riviera Mansion

to work with, as was the whole staff. Breanna was always quick to reply if we had any questions at all (and we had plenty!). She was a delight and made us feel that we were her priority. Breanna was completely awesome in every way! We had so many compliments on the venue. The outdoor setting for the ceremony is stunning, yet simple. The indoors has a charm of it's own. The food was delicious, the drinks were awesome! The night ran beautifully and couldn't have been any better. I would highly recommend this venue. Everything was absolutely amazing!

nd. The Mansion itself is gorgeous and it was love at first sight when we visited it for the first time. Breanna, the venue coordinator was top notch when it came to helping us plan our wedding. She was so helpful, informative and attentive to our needs during every step of the process, and worked hand in hand with our wedding coordinator to ensure that everything turned out perfect. The venue has everything you can think of - a gorgeous bridal suite upstairs and separate groom's suite downstairs. It has a wrap around courtyard/patio, and the most beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony space with a beautiful tree casting over the area. The venue provides all food and drinks - which were AMAZING.The service from the staff was phenomenol - they were on top of every detail and timing. Our guests could not stop raving about the Riviera Mansion, and said that everything about it was perfect. I am beyond happy that we chose this venue for our wedding, and would choose it over and over again if I had to! Thank you to the wonderful staff for making our special day perfect!

the fit was perfect! Breanna O'Toole, Director of Events at the University Club, was very helpful in the many decisions we had before us, from the delicious food choices to the arrangement of a special birthday cake during the reception, we could not have done it without her. Since neither my wife nor I lived in Santa Barbara, Breanna was also instrumental in making vendor recommendations to us, nearly every one of which we ended up employing. Ample guest parking was a plus, but paled in comparison to the billiards room set-up for the boys. In the few hours before the ceremony, my groomsmen and I we were able to watch the game, have a couple of beers, and relax and shoot some pool. My fiancee meanwhile had an entire room upstairs for preparation of hair, makeup, and gowns, as well as some tasty snacks brought up from the kitchen for her and her bridesmaids and family. We couldn't turn around without finding ourselves in yet another beautiful spot for a photo, and we had hundreds taken from beginning to end. The ceremony itself in the picturesque main garden was lovely, with the massive tree as a natural centerpiece and focal point for photos and videos, all of which turned out beautifully. The outdoor patio reception area with customized beverages and hors d'oeuvres was just the right size to walk through as bride and groom to talk with our guests. And of course, being Santa Barbara, the weather was perfect. A wonderful plated dinner--the food was superb, and the service excellent--along with wine and drinks in the dining room, and toasts and dancing with a live DJ afterwards, and a whole separate room dedicated to dessert stations, sealed the evening into a spectacular memory of family and friends and laughter and love. The Riviera Mansion University Club is an outstanding choice for a wedding venue, and we'll be recommending it for years to come. - Alex & Qing Marr -

was everything we wanted and more. Both of us really liked the beauty and the versatility of the Riviera Mansion, allowing us to plan an outdoor ceremony and dinner, with the option of moving things inside at the last minute if the weather did not cooperate. As it turned out, we had a perfect day for our ceremony outside on the lawn under an enormous and incredibly beautiful old tree. Dinner on the patio under the twinkling lights was magical. Having exclusive use of the entire facility and being able to have music until 11:30pm were additional benefits we did not find in other places nearby. And there were so many different rooms that we could keep the guests entertained from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dessert to dancing, each in different sections of the mansion and grounds. Two other real standouts we cannot fail to mention were the food itself and the staff of the mansion. So many guests raved about the food! Chef Jamie West was spot-on and the dinner exceeded everyone's expectation for a wedding meal, being more like dinner at a fine restaurant with exceptional attention to each course and each serving. A few of the guests even told us it was the best steak they ever had (we had the filet with port mushroom sauce). In addition, we also cannot say enough about the staff at the mansion, headed by event coordinator Breanna O'Toole. Breanna was simply the best, answering all of our questions in a timely manner and guiding us through the booking and planning process; and the entire staff was very professional, accommodating and helpful. We cannot recommend this place enough!

ed for our big day, but what made both the planning and event itself better than any other wedding I have been to is the fantastic staff! 1. Planning: Venue coordinators Breanna and Sarah were extremely helpful in the planning process - promptly answering questions about the venue and helping us thinking of timeline and planning details we may have otherwise missed. 2. Event Execution: They also ensured the day of the event went so smoothly. Everything was timed perfectly - from serving dinner, bringing in our cake, and more - and the staff was incredibly gracious and attentive to our guests. 3. Food/Drink: We heard from so many guests that the dinner was one of the best meals they have ever had. Chef Jamie was so accommodating, creative and thoughtful in his menu recommendations - including an amazing dessert bar and wine selection. 4. The Space: Riviera Mansion provided something for everyone - and we noticed our guests in all of these places! From the games we set up on the lawn, to the gorgeous living room where our older guests lounged during dancing - the spaces are beautiful, don't require a lot of decor, and are well-maintained (some recently updated). We also loved that it was close to downtown SB, yet very quiet and private. Thank you, Riviera Mansion, for making our wedding day flawless, special and beautiful!

venue to ourselves for the day. It was the perfect size to accommodate our 100 guests comfortably. The mansion and the grounds were a beautiful backdrop for all of our photos as well. Breanna was very responsive to all of our questions and was so great to work with. Chef Jamie was also nice enough to help us create a menu that met our needs and was present at our tasting to meet with us. Very pleased with our choice!

we didn't have to worry about renting anything other than chairs. Breanna was amazing and helped us so much with planning along the way and gave great recommendations. We had a garden ceremony and it was stunning, it is very romantic and feels private. The dining room was the perfect place for dinner and dancing, it has plenty of room while keeping everyone together, and the bar area was fantastic for our open photo booth. Our photographers were able to plug in a drive to a tv and showed photos from the ceremony during the reception which was really cool for our guests to see. The food was outstanding and the desserts were amazing! Highly recommend the churro donuts as our guests could not stop raving about them :) The decor is perfect and you don't need to do too much to make it feel like your own. The additional rooms were great for family that wanted to drink coffee, take a break and let kids run around for a bit. The bride and groom's suites were amazing as well, it was so nice to be in one place all day and not worry about traveling around town with all our stuff. I cannot recommend this venue enough. The location is in a great spot, you don't need to worry about any road noise either. I loved having our wedding here and it was truly a magical day at the Riviera Mansion!

sion caters so I loved having that option! It felt like I was at my college fraternity house and we had the ceremony and reception in the mansion. Thank you for this team for being so communicative and more!

, great dance floor and ideal setting for the dinner. In addition there are nooks for intimate conversations. There are not enough superlatives to describe the professionalism of Breanna. She is a dream to work with and she ensured a flawless event. All our guests from Los Angeles, the East Coast and Canada were enormously impressed. The staff was impeccable and the food so delicious and presented so beautifully. It deserves 10 stars!

ything I hoped it would be and more. I couldn't recommend this place enough. The stunning oak tree where the ceremony was, the gorgeous cocktail hour area, the beautiful and delicious dinner inside. The food was outstanding!!! Everything was perfect. Breanna was absolutely lovely, so responsive, and wonderful to work with. We booked this venue because of her. If you are thinking of having a wedding in SB, do it here. You won't be disappointed!!!!

wonderful to work with and in terms of customer service, but they truly are experts at what they do. We chose this venue because we wanted an intimate space that was comfortable for all of our guests. We were so pleased with the service, the food, the ambiance, the drinks and the overall planning experience. Thank you so much for making our wedding night absolute perfection!

ay. Awesome prep spaces for the groomsmen and bridesmaids. The food was incredible - it is hard to consistently make 100 good meals and our guests were raving about the quality of the food. We also planned a late night snack (pulled pork sliders) that were unbelievably good. We had two signature cocktails that were delicious also. The decor was great and there are many spaces (front lawn, dance floor, lounge area, patio, library) with great functionality. Our photographer also took us across the street to the park for some great photos. Staff was polite and attentive. Overall, we could not recommend Riviera Mansion highly enough. Thank you for making our wedding so special. Mark and Alyssa Westerfield June 30, 2018

gh but had plenty of room to accommodate a greater guest count as well. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside which was beautiful and then a sit down plated dinner inside. The staff exceeded our expectations with their attentiveness and attention to detail. The food was phenomenal- all of our guests were extremely impressed with the appetizers, salad, and main course selections. We were able to do a tasting a the venue prior to creating our menu which was also very nice and helpful. Breanna the coordinator for the venue was a pleasure to work with replied to all of my emails immediately. The venue was super accommodating to our needs, the staff were friendly and provided amazing service throughout the entire event, and the wedding venue is gorgeous. We especially loved the bridal suite and grooms room which allowed us to get ready on site with our wedding parties and family! The Riviera Mansion is a dream wedding venue and I would highly recommend this site!

As the Mother of the Bride, my daughter and I were the predominant Wedding decision-makers, especially since the groom’s family resided on the east coast. It was our family’s first wedding and Breanna quickly set us at ease. We were walked through every detail and possible facet of the event and all questions, no matter how picky such as the needed diameter for the wedding cake plate, were taken with knowledge, patience and pride. Whew! We had some “first-timer” concerns such as adequate hors d’oeuvre pieces, plates arriving hot enough from the kitchen, delivery times, and photo displays. Why did we ever worry?? As promised, everything unfolded seamlessly as if in a dream. Bottom Line: We could not have asked for a better experience. Almost one year later, I am still brimming with boundless gratitude for dear Breanna and her talented staff. We have more kids so I expect, am actually looking forward to, future University Club/Riviera Mansion celebrations.

hint of being ostentatious. The building itself - both exterior and interior - is beautiful and classic, and the ceremony was held outdoors in a wonderfully green and intimate courtyard. Every member of the staff did an excellent job, and the food was outstanding! (The mushroom ravioli in particular stood out, but everything was delicious.) In fact, I had so much fun, that by the end of the night, I forgot to get my street clothes from the Game Room, where I and my fellow groomsmen changed into our suits (between several games of billiards) and didn't realize it until I got back home to Los Angeles. But the staff found them for me later in the week, kept them safe, and shipped them back to me, so their hospitality extended well beyond the last dance! If you're looking for an ideal wedding venue in Southern California, I highly recommend you look into the Riviera Mansion!

wedding was incredible! They were so friendly, polite and helpful to us and all our guests. Everyone was talking about the great service. And if that weren't enough the mansion itself is so beautiful and the food and drink they serve is delicious!! I highly recommend this place to everyone looking for a wedding or event venue. Plus it is one of the few places in town that can host such a large number of guests.

We live across the country, so we had to book it sight unseen and plan from afar, and from day one Breanna made that so easy and pleasant. She was able to answer every question we could come up with, and always did so with kindness and excitement. Being able to have everything taken care of in one place, from a place for both wedding parties to get ready, all the food taken care of, and being very flexible (we could have moved inside if it had rained, we were able to switch the DJ's space at the last minute, etc.), took so much stress off, I can't even tell you. They even flipped the space from ceremony to reception during the cocktail hour. Having the different spaces in the mansion made it so everyone could enjoy themselves the way they wanted (dancing, sitting and chatting by the fireplace, hanging at the bar, anything!) without making the group feel fragmented or too spread out - I just can't say enough good things. Also, Eli and the catering team were on point, and MANY of the guests have told me it was one of the best meals they've ever had - not just at a wedding! Also, have I mentioned that it was BEAUTIFUL??? I'm so grateful we chose this venue, and for everything they did for us.

ing so easy. She is the best, she will make your life easy (I promise!). She always welcomes emails whether you have 1 question or 10, she will answer them perfectly for you. The mansion is stunning in pictures, but even more beautiful once you step foot on their property. Having the flexibility and ability to occupy all spaces of the mansion made it perfect. The mansion is big, but at the same time it is so intimate, something you can't find at most venues. We got married under the oak tree which provided the perfect backdrop and shade! During sunset, the staff so kindly let us go up to the balcony and take photos, the view is breathtaking. Most people get nervous for food at weddings, do not! We are still hearing how amazing the food was, we did buffet style which worked out best for our situation. I loved having cocktail hour on the patio, its beautifully done in bricks with tables and umbrellas. You can't go wrong at The Rivera Mansion, you will also have the best day of your life and the perfect start to your marriage!

e coordinator is so helpful and kind. Very quick response to all of our questions. She was a huge part of why our day was perfection. All-inclusive venue! Amazing. Thank you!

t married in Santa Barbara, but the Riviera Mansion/ University Club was simply perfect. Breanna was very great to work with, she answered all many our questions :) The staff at the event were amazing as well! One guy (I think his name was Brandon) kept making sure I had champagne throughout the night-- so sweet when you're busy talking to all your guests. The food was stellar. The space itself is just set up for a stress-FREE wedding day, it's centrally located and it's gorgeous. What else could you need?!

tree, had cocktails on the patio, and the reception was held inside. We had a wonderful experience with Breanna from our first tour of the venue. She was so helpful, friendly and professional and answered all of our thousands of questions throughout the year leading up to the wedding. The entire staff at the Mansion was wonderful and accommodating on the day of the wedding. We cannot recommend the Riviera Mansion enough!

ut due to a crazy rainy day, it was moved indoors. I was nervous at first but when the day came, I couldn’t have been more pleased with having the entire wedding inside! It added such an ambiance and feeling that would have been impossible to recreate. The day couldn’t have been more perfect and their staff was so professional! They handled everything so quickly, we’re always ready to help, and we’re all very personable. I can honestly say that our wedding day was the best day of my life and we owe it all to the Riviera Mansion! I would recommend the mansion to anyone looking to make their wedding day magical!

e answers for every question. Thank you Breanna!

h and low for venues but knew we didn’t want a golf course/hotel style venue. We were really looking for something more unique. We were sold by this venues charm and by their customer service! Breanna goes above and beyond. She was always available to answer questions or talk to my wedding planner. As far as the wedding this past February, it was perfect. My guests loved how intimate and warm the venue felt. There was plenty of room and loved that the dance floor was near a bar (liquid courage). I honestly was afraid how the wedding would turn out since I planned it so far away but everyone knocked it out of the park. I absolutely recommend this venue!

nd helpful during the planning process. Everything was just made easy for us. Thank you, Riviera Mansion!!

onesty it is a beautiful venue and Breanna and her crew took care of all our requests and details, which truly is what made our wedding great! We wanted something different for our reception venue, not the old boring ballroom reception; the Riviera Mansion was exactly that: unique, beautiful and classic! Not to mention having the beautiful bridal suite and the groom/billiards room in the same building made prep, pictures, storage and clean up so much easier. The food was delicious; the staff was so hospitable which made everyone feel comfortable and have a great time. Lastly, Breanna made the planning process a breeze. I have never emailed someone so many times and continued to receive a friendly response, she made me feel calm and at ease while planning. I cannot recommend the Riviera Mansion and their staff enough!

She is willing to work with whatever request you may have, and is always prompt in responding to emails and phone calls. Any request I had she worked to make happen, and she was truly invested in making my wedding as perfect as possible. The overall attitude of this venue is doing what it takes to make their brides happy. On the day of my wedding, staff knew exactly what to do and where things went. The food WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I am still getting compliments on the food. My husband and I are pretty pretentious foodies, and they completely surpassed our expectations. Having in house staff and catering made the whole evening seamless.Guests are telling me that this wedding was the best wedding they have ever been too. Nothing was rushed, no one was cramped, everything was intimate and private. I am telling you, please have your wedding at Riviera Mansion, you WILL NOT REGRET IT. I am so grateful to Breanna and the entire Riviera Mansion staff, they made my wedding truly unforgettable.

ends have a $17,000 minimum. This is very helpful when trying to stay within a budget and this is not noted in their pricing information.

d something Breanna would response very quick. They are so organized and everything from the beginning to end was exactly how we had planned it with them. The bridal suite and grooms room are amazing places to get ready before hand and its even more convenient that everything is on site. It is such a great venue for your guests to have a private experience at your wedding!! That was something very important to us. Everything went just the way we wanted and our guest were raving about how beautiful the venue was and everything turned out just perfect. If we could do our day over there is nothing we would change. Thank you to everyone at the Mansion it was amazing!!

on: 1. The service! From initial phone calls with Breanna (the coordinator), to the day-of, this staff made it so easy for us. My husband was in CA, but I was still on the east coast trying to plan this thing and Breanna was so accommodating, patient, and helpful with all of my questions. She even met with my husband to do a FaceTime tour with me so I could see the venue. My guests said that the servers at the wedding made sure they all had plenty hors d'oeuvres and that their drinks were never low (some said, "we never even had to go to the bar!"). Plus, the servers were all so friendly and helpful! Having our guests taken care of that way meant so much to us. It just seemed like the servers genuinely cared that the guests were having the best time - they introduced themselves and made it a more personal experience for everyone. 2. The separation of rooms. I personally liked that everything wasn't in just one giant room. You could have dining in one area, dancing in another, and there was a living room for the guests who needed a break from the fun. You could host a larger wedding and still have that feeling of intimacy, which was so nice. There were rooms for the bride, groom, and wedding party to get ready that were comfortable, and the servers continually refilled coffee, water, and champagne! This was another amazing service. 3. Food/drinks were DELICIOUS. The plated option, which we chose, was a HUGE plate of food. One concern was that this preset option included a fish entree. Due to my seafood allergy, I asked Breanna if we could change just that one protein, and she worked with the chef to make it happen! Our guests really enjoyed it all! 4. The outdoor grounds were beautiful. We opted to do our ceremony on the lawn with that big beautiful tree as a backdrop. I was initially concerned about traffic noise, but the tall hedges really make a difference and you feel separated from the road and downtown life that are on the other side. The cocktail hour was held on the patio and servers were lined up waiting to pass out drinks and hors d'oeuvres. We set up cornhole on the lawn on that side and it was a really nice, relaxed setting. I really loved this place - having this kind of service made everything easy and worthwhile. Our wedding day was so smooth and stress-free. Also, as most of our guests were from out of town, they liked that it was located near downtown, and an easy Uber (or walk) from their hotels or rental homes. This was a long review, but there are just so many good things to say! If you're thinking about having your wedding at Riviera Mansion, just do it!

bove and beyond to meet our every wish. Breanna was super helpful in the planning stages and responded quickly to all of our questions. Eli was a dream and changed things around last minute to make the event flow even smoother. He stayed during the wedding and made sure everyone was happy and things were running well. Both my husband and I were overwhelmed with the hospitality and genuineness of service at the Mansion. It was incredible to have use of the entire venue and to be able to have both the ceremony and reception there. The food was delicious and all the guests commented on how good it was. We loved being able to dance inside and have some of our guests relax in other rooms and be comfortable to do what they wanted. The Bridal Suite was gorgeous and the perfect setting to get ready with all my girls. We have nothing but raving things to say about the Mansion and would highly recommend this venue for any couple looking to get married.

people who do not want to get married somewhere generic and forgettable. The building is gorgeous and gardens are well-kept. Several of my friends took photos just admiring the venue and its ambiance. I will also add that the University Club recently re-did the bridal suite and the men’s bathroom—they are gorgeous! The food was also fantastic. I highly recommend the beef entrée and the mushroom tarts. We got a lot of compliments on the food, and everyone loved it! We also paid extra to have late night food (pizza & burgers) and a s’mores bar—both were HUGE hits with our guests and we’re still getting compliments months later. The alcohol selection and wine is also excellent. Lastly, and most importantly, the service at the University Club was fantastic. The staff and bartenders went out of their way to make sure our guests were taken care of the day off and had everything they needed. More importantly, the staff accommodated all of our special requests (of which there were many) before the day of the wedding. Breanna was there to answer our thousands of questions, and made sure our deliveries arrived in time before the wedding. They made sure our wedding day was everything we imagined it would be, and Breanna will make your life so much easier!

inded us of where it all began. One of the things I loved about the venue is it's rich history in Santa Barbara and how beautifully the architecture and gardens photograph. The staff at the Riviera Mansion are top notch and really created a premium experience for us, from the first email we sent to Breanna to the walk-through, the tasting, rehearsal and the wedding day itself! We felt so well taken care of throughout the night- they checked in on my husband and I and our parents throughout the night to ensure we had our favorite drink in hand, got to taste all of the appetizers by putting a special plate at our dinner table and kept our champagne topped off for all of the toasts. One of the big selling points for us was that the venue included a lot of the basics like catering, bar, dinner rentals, bride & groom suites, and different ceremony and reception sites. I was grateful to be able to get ready, take photos, have a light lunch before the wedding all onsite. The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL and so dreamy. It was just the right amount of space and with all of the different room kept things interesting for our guests and allowed people to spread out across the different rooms and patios. I would highly recommend the Riviera Mansion to anyone looking for a classy, iconic and romantic wedding venue in Santa Barbara.

t and classy, with just the right touches. Our wedding went off flawlessly because the Staff is so on top of it. Our guests complimented the unique touches, like passed apps and drinks after the ceremony and the consistent attention to drink refills. All in all it was the perfect venue and I would highly recommend it!

r big day was smooth and easy. Bree was extremely professional, friendly, quick to respond when we had questions, and encouraging of our vision. Day of was amazing!!!! Absolutely beautiful. The staff was excellent (chef - accommodating of dietary needs and special orders, serving staff - attentive, fun, funny, helpful), the food out of this world (custom biscuits and gravy/fried chicken/filet mignon), and our guest are still talking about how much fun they had. We flipped the space by the huge, gorgeous tree for ceremony and dinner, had happy hour on the patio across from the park, and had drinks/dancing inside. I was a bit worried about the transitions from space to space, but the timeline went flawlessly. There are also two great spaces to get ready in - for both sides of the bridal party. My husband and his groomsmen had a great time playing pool before the ceremony and there was more than enough space to have a party of 7 bridesmaids get ready in the bridal quarters. We absolutely made the right choice picking the mansion for our wedding. We could not be happier!!! Thank you!!!!!!

opportunity to share our magical day with all those who are apart of the Riviera Mansion family.

but Breanna made planning a destination wedding a breeze. We loved how the Riviera Mansion was all-inclusive; they provided practically everything we needed besides our cake and flowers! The responsiveness and attention to detail provided by Breanna and her staff were top notch. We wouldn't change a thing about our big day! I can't say enough good things about the Riviera Mansion.

doing much of the planning from across the country so needed a reception venue/staff to whom I could trust. The University Club was the perfect place for all the details of the starters, meal and celebration. Beside finding the University Club structurally beautiful, centrally located, easily accessible and perfectly set up for a wedding reception of our size (150), their events co-ordinator, Breanna O'Toole, was a pleasure to work with. She was professional in every way - welcoming us to tour the home, explaining details of what they could offer and listening to our vision in order to customize to our need. She always responded in a timely manner to questions or clarifications we had, and was accessible right through to the event. And, much to my relief, everything was as promised. The staff was courteous, professional, responsive to any needs or requests we had, and clearly took pride in their work. We felt that they were truly as interested in our reception being beautiful and a joyful time as we were. My husband and I were able to truly focus on our family, guests and the joyful event largely because I had no worries about details being handled. Breanna and the entire staff at the University Club took care of all the details that might tempt a mother-of-the-bride to be distracted with.

included (catering, tables, bar, bride and groom suite, etc). It ended up raining on our wedding day, and the indoor space was a fantastic and intimate alternative. Our only critique was that when the ceremony was in the process of being moved inside (it happened at the last minute), there wasn't enough staff around (coordinators, etc.) to guide us on how to do this or to make the decision with us. It was a bit stressful and we felt on our own with that process. Once we were inside, though, the staff was so helpful, especially Eli and his team. The food was delicious, too. Contracts were easy to decipher. Overall, we highly recommend it!

tter venue! Our original venue went through major management changes, and a fire, making us uncomfortable with holding our wedding there. During our hunt to find a new one, we decided to make it a short destination wedding. We stumbled upon Riviera during our initial search. Fell in love with the photos and made an appointment to see it with Breanna. She is hands down the sweetest person we encountered during both our venue hunting excursions! We checked if our date was available, THANKFULLY it was! So we booked right away. No need to even look at any others! Called and canceled the rest of our tours for that day :) On our wedding day, it was pouring rain unfortunately. The staff was nothing short of amazing in keeping me calm and helping to move the ceremony from outside to inside. They gave me several options the day before during our walk-through just in case (since rain was in the forecast). They were super prepared and ready to move the ceremony site, which helped keep me calm the day of. Which was so appreciated. Dinner was amazing, wait staff was amazing, the woman helping us in the bridal suite with food orders and drinks was amazing, the bar tenders were amazing and the Food and Beverage Director was incredibly helpful and accommodating the night of the wedding. So glad everything worked out, the silver lining to our original venue fallout was definitely landing on this stunning venue! I would highly recommend this venue to any bride to be. It's amazing. Thank you Riviera Mansion team for everything!! :) xo

A area before making the decision to go up to Santa Barbara, which we have strong ties to anyway. Nothing in LA met everything we wanted like the mansion did - BEAUTIFUL venue, outdoor ceremony, with your choice of indoor or outdoor reception, ample parking, a later curfew (what fun is it if have to shut down too early!), amazing menu, awesome rooms for both bride and groom to get ready, ability to use candles/open flames, etc, etc. The beautiful, classic Santa Barbara style of the building stole our hearts. For us, the venue was a bit of a splurge, but completely worthwhile because it made planning that much easier. Breanna was EXCELLENT to work with. I had a million, little random detailed questions at the end and she was always extremely helpful and thorough to get back to me. On the day of, I was still a little hectic about things and realized pretty quickly that there were so many details they were willing to take care of for me that I hadn't anticipated. We had one minor hiccup during the day - the gentleman who ran the catering did not want to match the seating chart I had made. This was really frustrating because they had provided the seating chart (I had wanted to go out of the box with a straight table arrangement but had been in communication with them on it). I wouldn't knock them any points, because in they end, they accomodated what I had asked for, and Breanna was really gracious to apologize for the problem and help get everything back on track. When that is the only hiccup for your entire wedding day, you can't complain! Last but not least, the food was delicious. We got a lot of compliments on the food and happy guests throughout the whole night. They loved the venue and thought it was so cool to have the whole house and grounds to move around. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a beautiful spot and wants the support to make sure their day is perfect.

you dream of. We were first drawn to the mansion for it's beautiful location (we live in LA but we wanted to do a mini destination wedding) and the romantic grounds. The price, all of the rooms and spaces that come with the rental, and the historic/Santa Barbara spanish building style inspired us to visit and take a tour. We saw there was a parking lot dedicated for guests (so convenient!), we found out that you get the mansion for the whole day (which was very important to us), and we found out just how many things were included in the rental price (so much I can't even list it!). I did a ton of research, looked at the amazing Yelp reviews, and compared venues/prices, and the Rivera Mansion was by far our #1 choice. Working with Breanna and her team truly felt like a luxury experience. From start to finish, Breanna was there for us every minute. If I ever had any questions or even just wanted to bounce ideas with her, she was always so sweet, patient, and outgoing. Breanna and her team are impeccably organized and responsive (every time I called, she picked up & every time we asked for information I'd get an email within minutes). Not once did I ever feel rushed or hesitant to call or email her. She is AMAZING!! There is so much that goes into planning a wedding, and having a venue and coordinator like the Riviera Mansion and Breanna made the process so fun and stress-free. It was so comforting to be working with such a professional, kind, and giving team. If you're looking for a beautiful location and venue, and you want to work with good people who are the best of the best at what they do, the Riviera Mansion is your venue. On a scale of 1-10, I would give our experience a 15. We're beyond grateful to Breanna and the Riviera Mansion for turning our dream wedding into a reality.

llent on the day and everyone kept saying how good the food was. It was everything we hoped for and more. Many benefits specific to the venue- all the silverware and tables and chairs being included. YES! I loved not having to worry about those details. Having access to the house all day on the wedding day was incredible- the bridal suite was perfect to get ready in, and the light was incredible for photographs. My entire family and all my friends felt so a home in the space- having the lounge off the dining room available for people to sit and relax, talk, and play the piano was fantastic. We are so happy we picked this venue and can't imagine the day being anywhere else. Thank you!

ely unique to tried-and-true classic, and everything in between. The staff is so helpful throughout the planning process. Breanna is a treasure. And everyone was so nice and helpful throughout the day!

e to accommodate every request in the months leading up to our wedding, and was even flexible on the day when we had a few last minute changes. Our friends and family RAVED about the food, the bartenders were amazing, and the space is just so special. Truly everything was perfect for our day, and the beauty of the outdoor ceremony area as well as the extraordinary indoor reception space was a gorgeous combination and exactly what we were looking for. My husband and I spent a lot of time in the early days of our engagement looking for a venue that felt unique and had character - the Riveria Mansion provided that and more. The staff are incredibly professional and will go out of their way to make you feel special and taken care of on your wedding day. I cannot imagine a more amazing wedding than the one we had at the Riviera Mansion!!