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About A Bit of Spark & Sparkle Events
Based in Santa Barbara, A Bit of Spark & Sparkle Events works with couples planning weddings throughout Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Santa Barbara Club and The Narrative Loft. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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How much does a wedding planner cost in Santa Barbara?
Day-of coordination in Santa Barbara commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Santa Barbara?
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Wedding venues near A Bit of Spark & Sparkle Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Club | 0.1 mi |
| The Narrative Loft | 0.1 mi |
| Kiva Cowork: State St. | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from A Bit of Spark & Sparkle Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
Santa Barbara weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° | 41° | 15% | 4:34 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Feb | 64° | 44° | 19% | 5:07 PM | 5:42 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 46° | 14% | 6:33 PM | 7:06 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 48° | 6% | 6:57 PM | 7:30 PM |
| May | 69° | 51° | 3% | 7:18 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Jun | 70° | 54° | 1% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jul | 73° | 58° | 0% | 7:35 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Aug | 74° | 58° | 0% | 7:11 PM | 7:46 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 56° | 1% | 6:32 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 51° | 4% | 5:50 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Nov | 69° | 44° | 6% | 4:17 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 64° | 40° | 12% | 4:11 PM | 4:50 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (8.2 mi from Santa Barbara). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Santa Barbara.
Getting to Santa Barbara
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| SMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field | 54 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | 78 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 87 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| San Diego | 188 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Las Vegas | 284 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Santa Barbara; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1112 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
- Where
- Santa Barbara · central Santa Barbara
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Santa Barbara
- One of 73 wedding planners we list · 19 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (408) 833-9121
- Website
- Visit site
From A Bit of Spark & Sparkle Events's website
“Spark & Sparkle Events, San Luis Obispo Wedding Planner, creates visually stunning, perfectly executed, enchanting events!”sparkandsparkle.com
- Services they list
- Full planning, Partial planning, Design and styling, Vendor referrals, Rehearsal coordination, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $5,500
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Around Santa Barbara
- Nearest venue
- Santa Barbara Club, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 52 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 19 within 3 mi, 26 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 60 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Montecito
Distances are straight-line from A Bit of Spark & Sparkle Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Santa Barbara.
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