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Based in the beautiful Ojai Valley Sonia Hopkins Events is a full service Event Planning and Design company.
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Ojai Valley Inn – Summer of Color

Sierra and Alec gave us all the good vibes! Sierra's Monique Lhuillier veil was our entire inspiration for design of their wedding. The moment we set eyes on this veil; our hearts knew what to do. Hosted at the stunning Ojai Valley Inn, we created small moments of joy throughout their day. The Artist Cottage was the perfect backdrop for the ceremony. Beautiful blooms by Nancy of Oak and the Owl were life! The colorful palette of summer brights and cheery tones set us on fire. Bella Vista Designs...

Ojai Valley Inn Spring Wedding

A+J wanted to have their wedding on the Farmhouse Lawn at the Ojai Valley Inn, but due to the rain was forced into the famous "Back up Plan" by moving our production indoors.  And what an indoor space it is!  We created a structure within a structure in the Great Room and it was glorious! Their ceremony was hosted at a local church in Ojai, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. It gave us all the traditional and formal feels of a long church aisle. Custom trees were...

The Orchard in Ojai

The Orchard in Ojai at our client's private home was the ideal setting for a spring rehearsal dinner celebration.  We designed a dinner for 80 in the aisle of blooming citrus trees. This dinner created the perfect Ojai hug to welcome their guests into the Ojai Valley for a weekend filled with love and laughter. A long feasting table hosted fresh bright blooms designed by the talented Sharon of Knot Just Flowers. Rattan Chargers held a custom menu complete with Antler embossed seal designed by Lazaro Press + Design. ...

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...