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Becky & Eric: A Red Wedding in Santa Barbara, CA

After finding a unique, Spanish-style reception venue, Becky and Eric added a little Latin flair to their wedding style. The Bride Becky Evans, 27, o

After finding a unique, Spanish-style reception venue, Becky and Eric added a little Latin flair to their wedding style. The Bride Becky Evans, 27, operations manager for a family-run business The Groom Eric Scholten, 28, aerospace engineer The Date September 28

Guests got into the act by shaking authentic maracas that had been purchased in Tijuana, Mexico. Becky and Eric chose custom-designed favors fashioned with small white cards (attached with twine) featuring each guest's name and table number, allowing them to double as escort cards.
Becky wore a strapless silk A-line gown by designer Edgardo Bonilla and added a large red rose placed in a bun at the nape of her neck and a red cashmere wrap to emphasize the sexy Spanish vibe.
The fanciful feast was served along with crowd-pleasing margaritas. Eric and I both love margaritas on the rocks, says Becky, another reason they chose it as their signature drink.
The Bridesmaid Bouquets
To mimic the charm of a European courtyard, Becky and Eric rented colorful lanterns for the evening. Says Becky, The red and amber string lighting made the evening feel as if you were swept away to an old Spanish villa.