Less Than 250 Days 'til Wedding Season 💍

Attention! We realize you might be freezing and have started holiday hibernation, but we have an important announcement.

There are less than 250 days remaining until June 1 and you know what that means – the start of wedding season.  If you’ve got an engagement ring on, we’re looking at you.  

Thankfully, The Knot, our online authority for all things wedding, released its 2025 Wedding Trends to Watch Report and there’s some good stuff there. Turns out the outlook for marriage remains promising, with 86% of Gen Z saying they envision marriage in their future. Microweddings – smaller, more intimate productions, are gaining popularity and more couples are reshaping the wedding experience by infusing their celebrations with personalized, cultural, and ethnic elements.

In terms of locations, we were pleasantly surprised to see Mexico as the top international destination and Santa Barbara as the top domestic choice. Not a total shock since both feature warm weather, beautiful settings and have options for big or small celebrations.  

To help out, here's our list of local faves for your planning perusing pleasure:

Palihouse Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Palihouse Santa Barbara, a chic, 24-room boutique hotel in the Presidio District, is bubbling with Santa Barbara vibes. The property is ideal for a buyout for those microweddings while six private event spaces give lots of options.  

Rates start around $450. Book here.

Drift, San José del Cabo, MX

This dreamy, modern hotel in Cabo offers personalized packages for everything from elopements to parties up to 60. All-inclusive itineraries include three-night stays, daily Mexican breakfast buffets, welcome receptions and spa and salon options.  

Rates start at $200.   Book here.  

Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito, CA

Situated on an exclusive oceanfront stretch of Montecito known as The American Riviera, Rosewood Miramar Beach is known for its stunning landscape, pleasant year-round climate and spectacular architecture.

Rates start at $1,400. Book here.

‍Hotel Escondido, Oaxaca, MX

Hotel Escondido, part of Grupo Habita, is a boutique hotel nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range. Close to Puerto Escondido, which boasts one of the top ten surfing beaches, the location offers everything needed for a tropical, intimate wedding with a laid-back vibe and beachy setting.  

Rates start at $350. Book here.  

San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA

San Ysidro Ranch has beautiful options for large celebrations and intimate gatherings. The Ranch also has a historical guest list: Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh exchanged midnight wedding vows on the grounds, as did Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge and Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger and it’s also the rumored spot of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s nuptials. John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned in the cottage that now bears their name.

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Rates start at $1,500. Book here.

Hacienda Uayamon, Campeche, MX

Hacienda Uayamón is a restored mansion set in the heart of the Campeche jungle. A short distance from majestic Mayan ruins - its name, which translates as “where the spirit descends” in the Mayan language, reflects a deep connection with nature and mystery.

Rates start at $350. Book here.  

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