Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church and Center
Santa Barbara Wedding Location1205 San Antonio Creek Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Phone: 805/886-4470
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Description
There’s no chance you’ll accidentally drive by the St. Barbara—its bright blue tile roof and blazingly white walls fairly leap into your field of view as you approach the facility. Although the church is only available to those baptized in an orthodox Christian religion, the adjacent Center and patio can be used by the general public.
Outdoor ceremonies and champagne receptions take place on the patio, an expansive flagstone plaza that connects the church and the Center. The space is enclosed by a low white wall with its own flagstone seating ledge, and bordered by olive trees, large rocks and drought-tolerant plantings. It’s totally peaceful up here—nothing but sun, warm breezes and clear views of the surrounding mountains, the Goleta Valley and the Santa Barbara Channel.
After the ceremony, guests walk through a white archway into the main hall. It’s a large and lovely space with a high, open-beamed ceiling and two walls of tall arched windows that give it a spacious and airy feeling. Tables are arranged around a big hardwood dance floor (on springs no less!) and no matter where they’re seated, guests can survey the beautiful landscape around them. To the east, the scenery includes a lemon grove, vibrant bougainvillea, grassy hills dotted with eucalyptus and the Santa Ynez mountains in the distance; to the west, it encompasses the Santa Barbara hills, the university campus and the Santa Barbara Channel. Two small patios, one on each side of the room, can be set up for hors d’oeuvres and a bar or a buffet. And last but not least, there’s a built-in sound system and a commercial kitchen. With its great location, Mediterranean ambiance and unexpected amenities, this is one community church center well worth a visit.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 250 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 210 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 Max. Standing Indoors: 400 Max. Standing Outdoors: 400 |
Max. Seated: 400 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Church holds up to 250 seated; the Plaza up to approximately 200 seated or 400 standing guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
A $500 deposit is required to secure your date; the balance of the rental fee is due 60 days before the event. The rental fee for the main hall is $3,500 for 10 hours’ use, including patios, kitchen, tables and chairs. Overtime charge is $150/hour for time needed in excess of 10 hours. A grand piano can be provided for an extra fee.
Availability
Year-round, daily in 10-hour blocks.
CateringBYOAlcoholBYOSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYO licensed and insuredKitchen Facilities: fully equipped commercial kitchen Tables & Chairs: provided for 175 Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: included Bride’s Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: BYO Parking: large lot, valet required for large parties Accommodations: no Telephone: CBA Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA Cleanup: caterer or renter View: lemon grove, hills, Santa Ynez mountains, Santa Barbara channel Other: wedding coordination, extra fee |
MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsHillsMountains Ocean/Bay RestrictionsAlcohol: BYO, licensed serverSmoking: designated areas, outdoors only Music: amplified OK indoors only, must be turned off at 10pm Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: certificate required Other: no rice, confetti or birdseed; children must be supervised |
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