Deep Sea Tasting Room

Welcome Drinks

Rancho Dos Pueblos

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Sunday Pool Party

Transportation Update

Transportation Schedule 

Our Story

Welcome Party

Friday Night Welcome! 

On Friday, September 9, 2015 we will be hosting a casual welcome party at Deep Sea Tasting Room located at 217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. We invite you all to join us for a pre-wedding wine flight starting at 7:00 PM.

Transportation

Shuttle Bus Service

There will be shuttle buses picking up from two designated at 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 10thHotel Santa Barbara, 533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101The Goodlands Kimpton Hotel, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 Look out for black school buses that have "A Breliant Wedding" in lettering on the side. The bus company is Jump on the School Bus. This is the only mode of transportation to the wedding and the only shuttle times are 2:30 PM. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed to park on Dos Pueblos Ranch. If you wish to call an Uber or taxi directly to the venue, the address is Dos Pueblos Ranch, Goleta, CA 93117. We are holding the ceremony at the bluff and there will be signage directing you to the location. Please have the car drop you off at the fork in the road and walk the short hill up to the bluff. **The shuttle pick up service from Hotel Santa Barbara is full, if you have not told Matt or Chelsea where you are staying/picking up the shuttle from, please plan on taking it from the Goodlands hotel at 2:30 PMReturn service to the designated hotels will run throughout the reception for any guests who wish to leave early.

Details

Our Wedding

Photos

The Wedding Party

Registry

Wedding Party

TRANSPORTATION UPDATE

Shuttle Schedule

Announcement!

Q + A

This hotel is a fun boutique stay away from the excitement of downtown Santa Barbara and the beach. There is a pool, free bikes for rent, complimentary afternoon wine and the entire property is dog friendly! Mention you're here for the Gilson-Breliant Wedding to receive the discounted room price of $249 (with a waived resort fee). This hotel is located a 10 minute drive from the city center. You must book before August 10th to receive this discounted rate. * Shuttles will be picking up from this hotel

The Goodland, a Kimpton Hotel

The Santa Barbara Airport is situated a short 7 mile cab or uber ride from downtown SB. There is also a public bus transit that runs frequently. Check with your hotel to see if they provide an airport transfer.

From Santa Barbara Airport

Hotel Santa Barbara is in a prime location, close to the action of State Street. Prices start at $229/night, with a two night minimum. Please mention that you are booking for the Gilson-Breliant wedding! *Shuttles will be picking up from this hotel

Hotel Santa Barbara

There are a number of ways to get from LAX to your hotel in Santa Barbara. The 2 hour drive along the ocean is absolutely breathtaking and one best enjoyed from a rental car (in our opinion). Reserve a rental car <a href="https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Los-Angeles.d178280.Car-Rental-Guide">here</a>. Other options are : <a href="http://www.sbairbus.com">The Santa Barbara Airbus</a>, which operate daily from 4AM-10PM and takes approx 3 hours. There is also a train that takes you from downtown Los Angeles Union Station right into Santa Barbara. Find more information <a href="http://amtrakcalifornia.com/everyday-low-fares/los-angeles-to-santa-barbara">here</a>. The only problem with this option is that you would have to call a taxi or uber to get from LAX to Union Station, which is a 30 minute ride.

From Los Angeles International Airport

The ceremony and reception will take place at Dos Pueblos Ranch in Goleta. No private vehicles are allowed on the property so we have arranged to have shuttle buses take you from our recommended hotels to the venue starting at 2:45 PM on Saturday, September 10th. More information found on 'transportation' page!

Getting to the Venue 

When we come to Santa Barbara we either stay at <a href="http://www.cheshirecat.com/" target="_blank">The Cheshire Cat Inn </a>bed and breakfast or <a href="http://www.canarysantabarbara.com/" target="_blank">The Canary Hotel</a>. Both have prime downtown locations and capture the essence of Santa Barbara life. The Canary has a rooftop pool overlooking the city and also offers complimentary bike rentals. Both hotels have wine social hours in the afternoon. Our favorite part about the Canary is how dog friendly they are... they even give Shelly her own bed in our hotel room (which she doesn't use... since she sleeps under the covers with us)! Two luxury accommodations that we have always dreamed of staying at are: <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara/" target="_blank">The Four Seasons Biltmore</a> and <a href="http://www.lhw.com/hotel/San-Ysidro-Ranch-Santa-Barbara-CA" target="_blank">San Ysidro Ranch</a>. We visit both often for their world-class dining and impeccable service. San Ysidro Ranch is located quite a drive out of the city center, nestled into the vineyards. It has hosted guests like Winston Churchill, Lucile Ball, Audrey Hepburn.. and JFK &amp; Jackie even honeymooned there!

Our Favorites 

Travel

Best ice cream. Ever. It would be an absolute shame to visit SB and not get a cone (or two) at McConnell's. Matt's favorite is Sea Salt Cream &amp; Cookies. Chels is more of a Olive Oil &amp; Roasted Almond girl.

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - State St.

Located in the urban downtown 'funk zone', you'll find our favorite Santa Barbara restaurant, the Lark. Think farm to table American fare with a creative twist. The menu changes often, but we have never had anything short of an exceptional meal here.

The Lark - Santa Barbara

Wine tasting sans the vineyards. Enjoy a variety of local wines all within walking distance of one another in historical downtown SB. Also should mention you'll be just a few short blocks from the beach. Win. Win. Might we suggest starting at Kunin Wines? The tasting is held in a WWII army barrack.

Urban Wine Trail

Take a guided tour, or post up at Sunstone Vineyards, Firestone Vineyard or (okay, and) Sanford Winery.

Wine Tasting - in the Vineyards 

Rent bicycles to cruise the beach or take you on an urban winery tour. Wheel fun rentals also has stand up paddle board rentals.

Wheel Fun Rentals

Take a cruise down the historic Alameda Padre Serra, one of Santa Barbara's best scenic drives. Stop by <a href="https://www.santabarbara.com/points_of_interest/mission/" target="_blank">the Mission</a> for a picture and the <a href="http://www.belmond.com/el-encanto-santa-barbara/" target="_blank">Belmond El Encanto</a>hotel for a drink and jaw-dropping views.

Scenic Drive

State Street is the epicenter of shopping in Santa Barbara. Browse the boutiques and grab an acai bowl at <a href="http://www.backyardbowls.com/menu-2/" target="_blank">Backyard Bowls</a> or build your own hash bowl at <a href="http://www.dawnpatrolsb.com/" target="_blank">Dawn Patrol</a>.

Chelsea & Matthew

Chelsea & Matthew

Registry