Kimpton Canary Hotel Wedding in Santa Barbara, California
As queer photographers, documenting stories of love for fellow LGBT couples is a mission that is near to our hearts. And Kate and Holly’s destination Santa Barbara wedding was a very special occasion for us! We’ve been working with Kate and Holly for a few years, and after a number of postponements, the couple were married in in a stunning al fresco destination wedding at the Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara, California. Images from this wedding were featured in Dancing With Her.
To start the day, we took the couple to a small enclave near the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for some truly stunning portraits. Afterwards, we made our way to the Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara’s “El Pueblo Viejo” historic core. This historic landmark hotel features gorgeous old Spanish details including period tile work and a clay roof. The ceremony space was located on the rooftop, with a panoramic view of Santa Barbara all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The ceremony space was adorned with white and blush florals which perfectly complimented the old Spanish details of the hotel. Kate and Holly recited their vows in an intimate ceremony with the warm coastal California sun and the see breeze off the Pacific Ocean—it was truly magical!
We also had the honor of photographing Kate and Holly’s engagement photos last autumn on the coast of Maine. Images from that gorgeous engagement session can be found here.
This LGBT coastal California destination wedding was photographed at the Kimpton Canary Hotel, in Santa Barbara, California.
Photography: Todd Danforth Photography | @toddthephotographer
Planning: Dulce Dia Events | @dulcediaevents
Venue: Kimpton Canary Hotel | @canaryhotel
Florist: Tangled Lotus | @tangledlotus
DJ & Ceremony Music: Timothy Davis | @timothydavismusic
Cake: Lele Patisserie | @lelepatisserie
Makeup & Hair: Dreamcatcher Artistry | @dreamcatcherartistry
Wedding Gowns: Alexandra’s Bridal Boutique | @alexandrasbridalboutique
Transportation: Next Adventure 805 | @nextadventure805
Palm Springs wedding photographer Todd Danforth Photography is an LGBTQ+ and POC-owned wedding photography team specializing in capturing joyful and candid moments. As storytellers and craftspeople, we believe in the power of visual narratives. Our mission is to create honest and authentic photographs you can share with your loved ones for generations to come.