Riviera Mansion — Attraction in Santa Barbara

My husband and I recently got married in July 2016 at the Riviera Mansion. We had a long engagement so we had plenty of time to think about where we wanted to get married. We visited countless venues and nothing seemed to fit with what we were looking for. When we visited the Riviera Mansion, we immediately knew this was the place that we wanted to get married.

The Sales and Events Coordinator, Breanna was our point of contact for the venue. I can’t say enough about how amazing she is. She was always reachable and communicated with us very well, took the time to listen to what we wanted and worked within our budget. The venue provided staffing and they were phenomenal. They were an integral part of the wedding and because of them, our wedding day went smoothly and without any hiccups.

The Mansion had everything we wanted - located up the street from the Courthouse, two blocks from State Street, two parks located across the street and Alice Keck park a block away, parking for our guest and the ability to have exclusive use of the entire venue!

I know that it may not seem like a big deal, but, being the only wedding at the venue really made the day feel extra special. We didn’t have to worry about our guest accidentally wandering into another wedding and being the only event we were able to customize the entire day.

The venue has a bridal suite which was perfect for getting ready with my girls and it also had a shower. There is a grooms room which has a pool table and was located downstairs next to the bar. Our ceremony was held outside on the Sola Patio. We only used about ½ of the patio and it easily accommodated 115 people. There is a large tree in the middle of the patio however, our family was able to assemble a manzanita arch covered with white orchids and placed it directly in front of the tree with no problem.

Our cocktail hour was held inside the mansion. Since we got married at the end of July it was still hot outside and having the cocktail hour inside allowed everyone the opportunity to cool down and really enjoy the architecture of the venue.

Everyone was then brought out to the Garden Lawn to have dinner under the venue’s grand and prodigious tree. Dinner was served buffet style with a completely customized menu. Our wedding had a Spanish theme so, we served food that had a heavy Spanish influences. We provided the venue with several recipes and ideas for what we would like to serve and Chef Marc Meynenc delivered!!! Everyone told us how amazing the food was and the presentation was beautiful. After dinner, we invited our guest back inside the mansion for dancing and cake cutting.

Looking back at the day, I couldn’t picture it being at any other venue. I would highly recommend this venue and am so grateful to everyone at the Rivera Mansion for all their hard work in making our...

Want Your Wedding Reception, or Event, To Feel Like It’s At Own Riviera Mansion: … Christy Sullivan Will make it Seem So!

The Riviera Mansion is an extremely unique Historical Home Mansion possessing the most elegant attributes to be found in Santa Barbara. Complete with exquisite European Architecture, elaborate front entry door with fabulous entry foyer, European décor living room & library, each with real fireplaces, a grand piano, brick inlaid walkways & patios, grandiose gardens, spacious Bridal suite, Groom suite with billiards, large bar and barroom seating etc. Best of all is working with Christy Sullivan, Riviera Mansion’s Wedding & Event Manager. Christy is one of the most organized, conscious, professional, relentlessly committed and genuinely concerned individuals we have ever worked with either of our two different business worlds. She is so much more than you think you may need to plan your wedding reception or other event. She is definitely what you will want! Christy’s experience is what you will need to make your wedding or event a special day and absent any undesired, unexpected and/or upsetting surprises. Christy will have everything how, when and where you need it to occur. Her preparation is what will make your wedding / event opportunity a success! Her attention to all the multiple details involved will ensure this success and prevent you from finding out on your own when it is too late. Christy’s perfection, attention to details, follow-up and experience is a comforting luxury you will be so grateful to have engaged. Thank you, Christy, for contributing and making our Santa Barbara wedding a tremendously amazing and everlasting memorable event for us and as expressed by all our Guests. You exceptionally exceeded Everybody’s expectations. Maria & Jim - Scottsdale,...

Exceptional Venue for a Dream Wedding! For context, I'm a project manager and have led several event planning teams for 500+ attendees. Our wedding at The Riviera Mansion was an absolute dream come true! From start to finish, every detail was flawlessly executed, making it a stress-free experience.

The venue itself is breathtaking, providing the perfect backdrop for our special day. The picturesque surroundings added an extra touch of magic to our ceremony and reception. Can we talk about the parking?! TONS of free parking for the event and ability for overnight for guests who ubered.

What truly sets The Rivera Mansion apart is their incredible team. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our day was perfect. From vendor referrals to coordinating with our other suppliers, they made the planning process seamless.

The catering staff and manager, Christy, deserve special recognition for their professionalism and attention to detail. They worked tirelessly to accommodate all of our requests and exceeded our expectations in every way. Last but not least, the hospitality shown to us and our guests was exceptional. From the moment we arrived until the end of the evening, we felt welcomed and cared for.

The food was beyond outstanding - our guests are still raving about it! From the appetizers to the main course and desserts, each dish was impeccably prepared.

We cannot thank the team at The Riviera Mansion enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you're looking for the perfect venue for your special day, look no...