Sonia Hopkins Events
Based in the beautiful Ojai Valley Sonia Hopkins Events is a full service Event Planning and Design company.
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Montecito Club Wedding

Showcasing this beautiful timeless wedding of Collin & Saylor at the Montecito Club. The Ceremony stage was built of whitewashed woods and expanded out for their wedding party to be on full display. White and green blooms adorned the aisle complimenting the expansive greens that overlook the Pacific Ocean and downtown Santa Barbara. A growing trend in weddings is replacing the First Look with the First Touch. Collin & Saylor opted for a private meeting together, touching hands and saying a prayer before their ceremony. It was so...

Hotel California Welcome Party

Saylor & Collin hosted their wedding party and family to a modern and sophisticated dinner at Blackbird at the Hotel Californian on State Street in Santa Barbara. Just a short jaunt across the street they met all their wedding guests at the Mirador Rooftop of the hotel for a grand Welcome Party! Musical talents of The Red Hot Band strummed toe tapping tunes while guests indulged in sweet treats and cocktails. What a way to start your wedding weekend!...

San Ysidro Ranch Wedding

Summer is upon us and what better time than now to share this beautiful and sweet wedding. Hilarie and Jimmy's plans began in March of 2019. They persevered the woes of postponement, venue changes and altering all their plans to arrive to this day. And what a day it what! Florals in bloom, sun is shining, drinks are a plenty and guests dressed to impress. Their vows were in the Rose Garden of the stunning San Ysidro Ranch. Who can deny the properties stunning Bougainvillea wall? It's absolutely...

The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn

It is no secret that I am a fan of the Ojai Valley Inn. Ojai is my hometown and I feel blessed to plan and design weddings in the beauty of where I live. I am so happy to share with you a labor of love in this designed editorial photo shoot to show off the new Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn. Ojai Valley Inn is proud to introduce the show-stopping, $20 million, multi-use epicurean and event center The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn. Nationally acclaimed architect Howard Backen...

Ojai Valley Inn – Modern Winter Wedding

Imagine the anticipation of waiting for your perfectly planned wedding for a year only for it to be canceled against your wishes days before. Now imagine waiting another whole year for it to become reality. Whitney and Ryan endured so much with the postponement of their wedding due to the Thomas Fires and today,...

Ojai Valley Inn – Orchard Lawn Welcome Dinner

Ryan and Whitney's story with me began just shy of two and half years ago in 2016. I remember really liking them right away. Their sensibility, practicality, and desire for order and organization was extremely appealing. They asked for a Skype interview. Yes! I'd be happy to! Sure enough, we all fell in love with each other and were on our way to planning their December 2017 wedding at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn. Now, for those of you not familiar with Ojai and Ventura County during the...

Santa Ynez Wedding – Summer in the Vineyard

Summer in the vineyard, is there anything better?! Yes, summer weddings in the vineyard! And even better, summer weddings in Santa Ynez are unbelievably romantic. Sunstone Villa is one of those iconic venues that you will never forget.  Walking the property evokes a calm feeling of luxury and relaxation at it's finest. Now, imagine hosting the most special day of your lives in this feeling. Presto! That's when the magic happens. Emily and John's wedding, I was so honored to be a part of. I aimed to strike...

Beach Chic Wedding Inspiration

Beach weddings are so beautiful. Embracing the surroundings and tapping into the existing elements for design is key. I am excited to share this cool beach chic dinner I designed at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort with cool ideas, style tips and design concepts that gives us all the "feels" for dinner with a sunset view. I loved the idea of Ghost Chairs on the sand. It gives a light and airy feeling that I couldn't resist. Don't miss the tablescape details, I mean...