For Men
- Collared dress shirts
- Tailored dress pants, slacks, or chinos
- No jeans or distressed denim
- Dress shoes, loafers, or polished dress boots
- Suits and jackets are welcome, but not required
Civil Ceremony
Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 11:00am
Santa Barbara Courthouse
Agenda
- 11:00am Arrive at the courthouse while Lissette and William sign their marriage license
- 11:15am Meet under the main arch and wait for them to come outside
- 11:20am Ceremony
- 11:45am Family photos
- 12:00pm Free time to walk the city or explore the courthouse
- 1:30pm Lunch reception at Finch & Fork
Dress Code
Semi-Formal / Santa Barbara Coastal Attire
We invite guests to wear shades of blue, neutrals, and soft coastal tones inspired by Santa Barbara.
To allow the bride and groom to stand out, we kindly ask guests to avoid wearing white, ivory, dark navy, or black attire.
For Women
- Cocktail dresses, midi dresses, elegant wrap dresses, or dressy jumpsuits
- Tailored separates or pantsuits
- Avoid overly casual sundresses or formal floor-length gowns
- Heels, elegant flats, or dressy wedges
Portions of the courthouse grounds are grass, so comfortable footwear is highly recommended.
Weather
Low 70s °F
In June, Santa Barbara is typically mild and pleasant, with daytime warmth, cooler evenings in the upper 50s, and a light coastal breeze.
Parking
Street parking is available, but limited. Parking is available at City Lots 6 & 7, with the first 75 minutes free. Please allow yourself plenty of time driving up from LA, as late arrivals may result in cancellation of our ceremony.
Our Story
How we met
While out in San Francisco during a going-away gathering, William spotted a beautiful curly-brown haired girl across the bar. After talking for several minutes, Lissette realized there was something about William she could not quite ignore.
The rest is history…
Proposal
William swears he reverse engineered the Tokyo trip by planting seeds early, but Lissette had a strange feeling she should look into visiting Japan during cherry blossom season. Little did she know, William had already been planning the proposal months in advance. Among the cherry blossoms on a quiet, sunny day at the base of Mt. Fuji, William started to recite a poem in Spanish. Afterwards, he asked Lissette to spend forever with him.
She immediately started crying and said yes.
Why Santa Barbara?
The ocean has always been significant to both of us, with Lissette having been born in the Dominican Republic and William in Southern California. Santa Barbara felt like the perfect place to celebrate this next chapter together: coastal, peaceful, and with the people we love most.
FAQs
Yes.
While we love your little ones, we kindly ask that the ceremony remain adults only.
We recommend arriving by 11:00am to allow enough time for parking, walking around, and getting settled before the ceremony begins.
No, transportation will not be provided.
No, please — your presence is more than enough.
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State Street: Very walkable, with ice cream, coffee, bars, and shopping
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