staff were very accommodating and flexible--they truly catered to our every need. The Riviera Mansion was the perfect place to hold our Rehearsal Dinner. Why did we ever worry?? My guests loved how intimate and warm the venue felt. By clicking 'Send', I agree to WeddingWires Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. From the moment we met Breanna, we realized that she had great listening skills in that she wanted her venue to meet our expectations. Really great portions, delicious flavors and beautiful presentation. Lastly, Breanna made the planning process a breeze. knew that it was the venue for us. We had our ceremony and dinner reception outdoors, and dancing and dessert inside. on there are nooks for intimate conversations. It worked perfectly! 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. 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. Our photos will be provided shortly and will post them on this site. Hi brides and grooms to-be, my husband and I got married at the Riviera Mansion on October 9, 2016 and we had the kind of experience that you dream of. We took photos all around the venue - the garden, the foyer, the living room, the library, the beautiful wood doors at the entrance, the getting ready spaces - so our photos reflect a wide variety of spaces, instead of just one backdrop for everything. 3months after the wedding people are still talking about the food! On the day of, Breanna surprised me with a sweet gift, a MAC lipgloss for touchup. 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. Having our guests taken care of that way meant so much to us. Once you get to this venue you will be taken away by how gorgeous the grounds are, both inside and out, and how classy it feels. And the food was OUTSTANDING! Our guests have since remarked many times about how much they enjoyed the space and food. ough, we immediately knew we had found what we were looking for. The staff was impeccable and the food so delicious and presented so beautifully. ere looking for. Breanna, the sales and events director, is fantastic from start to finish, answering questions, checking to see what she can do about any special requests, and making it easy for you! We hadn't anticipated them doing this, and we didn't know it happened until some of our guests told us. The Riviera Mansion was everything we wanted for our wedding reception! She also handled last minute requests easily (changing seating arrangements the day before!) It was a flawless day. We had our cocktail hour outside in the grass area, which was beautiful and the dinner inside with a dance floor for a lot of dancing. The staff is so helpful throughout the planning process. We have nothing but raving things to say about the Mansion and would highly recommend this venue for any couple looking to get married. 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. From the upstairs suite for the bridal party, to the billiards room for the groomsmen and using the library for our desert display, every space felt unique and perfect. The food was fantastic! In short, we cannot recommend the University Club of Santa Barbara (the Riviera Mansion) more highly as a wedding venue. Most notably Eli Khoury, Director of Food & Beverage really took care of us as well as all of our guests. We had no idea how right we were! She always welcomes emails whether you have 1 question or 10, she will answer them perfectly for you. I cannot recommend the Riviera Mansion and their staff enough! The mansion and grounds are kept in meticulous condition. Everything was handled perfectly and our guests were spoiled. I overheard more than one guest comment on the superb service they received. They were an integral part of the wedding and because of them, our wedding day went smoothly and without any hiccups. e of all our requests and details, which truly is what made our wedding great! We have more kids so I expect, am actually looking forward to, future University Club/Riviera Mansion celebrations. 1332 Santa Barbara St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Quicklinks Full Wedding Site Wedding FAQs Photos Request More Info Weddings The perfect venue for your perfect day The Riviera Mansion in downtown Santa Barbara is one of the areas most sought after event and wedding venues. I was grateful to be able to get ready, take photos, have a light lunch before the wedding all onsite. My bridesmaids and I were pampered beyond belief by the Mansion staff as well as my husband and his groomsmen. Full-service event venue. So glad everything worked out, the silver lining to our original venue fallout was definitely landing on this stunning venue! And there is so much privacy with all the greenery. d so much fun at our tasting! We are obviously stressed about our situation and nervous about going through a similar situation at a new venue. She is awesome and goes above and beyond to make your wedding day become a magical day for you and your guests. She is wonderful to work with, as was the whole staff. Warning; this place is bound to book quickly! Overall, we highly recommend it! October 4, 2019This video captures fun highlights from Christine & Sean's wedding at the Riviera Mansion in Santa Barbara, California. Brea Our wedding in Santa Barbara in early September was absolutely perfect!! ch we have strong ties to anyway. 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. Overall, we would highly recommend Riviera Mansion. s always prompt in responding to emails and phone calls. We moved the ceremony location THREE TIMES throughout the planning process, and Breanna didn't even sweat it. Breanna O'Toole, the coordinator for the venue, was amazing to work with. Our wedding day was so smooth and stress-free. making the set-up to exactly how I wanted it. Breanna and her team were absolutely amazing and the property is gorgeous. ended up raining on our wedding day, and the indoor space was a fantastic and intimate alternative. First, The Riviera Mansion/University Club is so elegant, yet casual with a beautiful entry and living room, dining area, bar/dance area and library (which we used for desserts). Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! The staff was nothing short of amazing in keeping me calm and helping to move the ceremony from outside to inside. Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. beyond in her role as Director of Sales, made it the perfect wedding. The ceremony ended up taking place in the living room, and when I arrived at 9am the day of the wedding, every piece of living room furniture had been moved out, and around 70 chairs from the dining room had been moved in. great. The Riviera Mansion is a dream wedding venue and I would highly recommend this site! We didn't have to do much more decorating either, for the place already looked so elegant. Plus, the servers were all so friendly and helpful! Some on the dance floor, others in the gorgeous living room. When we went inside for the reception, there was fun and dancing. This was the most magical place to have a wedding! She answered all of our questions and was really really accommodating. Any clients menus can be customized to fit their needs or couples may choose from their all-inclusive packages. m to get ready in with a billiards table, which they all enjoyed! My wife, her MOH, her mom, and I all went to the tasting and it was incredible. 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. We felt that the Club treated us fairly from start to finish, and we were impressed with the straightforward manner in which they handled discussions about the menu, the bar, the dcor, the set-up, etc. We had to make many changes along the way but everything was perfect on the d We got married here on July 27, 2019 and the Riviera Mansion was absolutely the perfect venue!! 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 have gotten to know Lacey + Andy, not just when we shot their Engagement session at the Venice Canals, but when we photographed their family session at Disneyland with the couple and Andy's family! The venue was absolutely gorgeous. (1) Staff: Everyone I encountered at Riviera Mansion was remarkably professional and accommodating. It was our own house for the entire day/night and it was everything I hoped it would be and more. The venue provided staffing and they were phenomenal. You can transform the mansion into anything you want or leave it for it's classic beauty. No question was too big or small during the process and she got back to us promptly every time. torical, and overall unique! The mansion staff, furthermore, as you would expect, is well acquainted with many wedding service providers around town - DJs, florists etc., - which can help assist in the booking process for outside vendors. We were first drawn to the mansion for it's beauti We knew from the first meeting that Riviera Mansion was the venue for us. Which was so appreciated. 1. It was our familys first wedding and Breanna quickly set us at ease. Ours had yummy goat cheese white cream sauce with vibrant pomegranate and pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top. Christy, the Wedding and Events Manager, was probably my husband's and my favorite part about the whole experience in planning our wedding. There were so many good places for weddings in SB, but we chose the Riviera Mansion (University Club) not only because of its old spanish charm and elegance, but also because of their good wedding packages. AND it's all yours to use for your special day! 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. ", I don't know what does. She is gracious and patient. Riviera Mansion - Santa Barbara, CA - Wedding Venue - Eventective of our questions. Usually food is terrible at weddings so I was very happy about that. ), amazing menu, awesome rooms for both bride and groom to get ready, ability to use candles/open flames, etc, etc. A few last-minute requests were made and each one was met with a calm tone and smile, Oh, that is no problem, we have a lot of staff that can take care of that. Eva would say, You ask so little. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside which was beautiful and then a sit down plated dinner inside. The Venue To say the Mansion is beautiful is an understatement. When that is the only hiccup for your entire wedding day, you can't complain! Breanna was absolutely fantastic. I had this vision of a modern and elegant take on some classic Mexican dishes. I was married at the Riviera Mansion and it was the most amazing venue. The separation of rooms. 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). It was quintessential Santa Barbara, which is exactly what we wanted. Overall, we were very happy with the experience. That's all I can tell you. - First look photos on site with gorgeous hedges and oak trees; wedding party photos a block away at Alice Keck park before the ceremony After we viewed the property, we instantly fell in love with it. Even though much of my family still calls the area home, my now husband and I planned the wedding from Texas, and we were pleasantly surprised by how easy the Club made the planning process for us as a long-distance couple. Everything leading up to our big day was smooth and easy. The decor in the estate itself is thoughtfully curated, and makes it so that an abundant amount of additional decor (other than the items to make it personal for your day) is not needed. I could keep going. 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.) The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL and so dreamy. Even the people setting up the tables seemed happy to be working there and genuinely excited for our wedding. Calm, classy, ornate, vintage, with stunning details. Breanna and Eli happily accommodated all our requests, from our tasting through our wedding day including: allowing my parents to attend the tasting, pouring higher-end wine, passing champagne before the ceremony, etc. The alcohol selection and wine is also excellent. The staff is unparalleled and working with Breanna and Chef Jamie West is a true pleasure. easy for us. The Space: Riviera Mansion provided something for everyone - and we noticed our guests in all of these places! I cant say enough about how amazing she is. It costs a little more to have dinner outdoors because you need to rent tables, chairs, linens, lights, and (if you have it in the parking area) carpet and hedges. The space itself is just set up for a stress-FREE wedding day, it's centrally located and it's gorgeous. If I ever had any questions or even just wanted to bounce ideas with her, she was always so sweet, patient, and outgoing. We were able to do a tasting a the venue prior to creating our menu which was also very nice and helpful.
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