“Our favorite part of the day was walking up the steps of the amphitheater, knowing we were officially Mr. and Mrs. Covella. Our other favorite part of the day was having everyone together. It was so nice to have so many of our friends and family surrounding us.”
Eric and Kerry celebrated their Elings Park wedding in Santa Barbara, and although the Goleta Scherpa Fire had us a bit worried, the day turned out perfectly, and I couldn’t have asked for a more in-love, relaxed and easy-to-work-with couple. Below is a slideshow from their day, scroll below to view the images at your own pace.
The duo incorporated several things in to the big day that made their wedding even more personal and special. From Kerry:
“The earrings that I wore were my grandmothers’. My sister wore them for her wedding as well. It was great to be able to incorporate a little piece of her into our wedding days as she was such a big influence in our lives growing up and we love to incorporate what we can about the families. We also tried to incorporate small but meaningful rituals into our ceremony such as the tying of the knot and the breaking of the glass. Two tributes to each of our families was nice in a ceremony about union.”
The couple’s First Look. Look at those smiles!The groom with his groomsmen.
And the bride with her bridesmaids.
The entire bridal party together.
Elings Park is a great location for couples wanting to have their entire wedding outdoors and in one location. From the duo, “We love being out in nature and wanted a place that was beautiful and outdoors.” Couldn’t have picked a better spot!The sun’s rays peaking through the trees was heavenly!“The Scherpa Fire was a big deal for our day as we had many guests worried that our wedding would have to get cancelled. I was a little nervous that if the winds changed that could become a possibility but was happy that didn’t happen. We were also happy to know that no homes were destroyed or lives lost due to the fire.” While the fire was of big concern, it did help create memorable photos for Kerry and Eric.
So what are the two most looking forward to as a married couple? “We are looking forward to just being married and it being just the two of us for a few years and then starting a family of our own.”
Congratulations, Kerry and Eric! Here’s to love, laughter and happily ever after!
Wedding Professionals:
Getting Ready Hotel: Casa Del Mar Inn
Wedding Venue: Elings Park
Photography: Karen D Photography
Hair & Makeup: Carlyle Salon
DJ: DJ Zeke
Catering: Simply Marvelous BBQ
Wedding Dress: Stella York
Bridal Shop: A Touch of Class Bridal
