Listen up, 2025 couples, because Devon + Connor’s nuptials in Santa Barbara wine country are brimming with inspiration, from the rehearsal dinner to the wedding day and after party too. In fact, there’s so much to love about these two and their style, that we’re breaking it into two parts so we can share over 100 of our Guide member Ali Beck‘s stunning photos with you all. Get excited for their wedding day tomorrow by first perusing their gorgeous, Italian-dinner-party-style rehearsal dinner at Nella Kitchen and Bar in Los Olivos, followed by a “western chic” themed welcome party at local Los Alamos bar The Depot. Our Guide member, planner Jess Kuipers of Onyx and Redwood brought each celebration to life, and Perry Florals adorned each space with organic spring florals to pull it all together.
Scroll through to get inspired for your own rehearsal dinner and welcome party, below!
The Wedding Weekend
Devon and Connor’s wedding featured lots of cheerful pops of color, but for their rehearsal dinner, they kept things more organic and earthy with a Tuscan-inspired garden party concept. Thoughtful custom invitations and stationery by Velvet Fox Designs set the stage for a series of wedding events that felt elevated yet playful and full of personalized details. They complemented the organic, earthy design of Nella Kitchen and Bar with family-style white tables, lots of greenery, and fun Italian inspired illustrated menus. Both the bride and guests brought the color with their own chic style, as you’ll see below…
Devon wore a pink pleated corset dress, custom made by a friend and couture tailor.
Spritz, anyone?
Tuscan Style Rehearsal Dinner at Nella Kitchen + Bar
D + C love visiting new restaurants and wine bars, so the rehearsal dinner at a wine country restaurant allowed them to share it with family and friends. Nella Kitchen’s wine list includes local Central Coast and California favorites as well as unique selections from Italy, France, and more destinations. Delicious food and drink were definitely the highlight of the eve… and of course, the toasts too.
While the groom and groomsmen donned formal black tuxedos for the wedding day, they opted for more laidback rehearsal dinner looks.
Close friends stayed at their wedding venue, Skyview Motel Los Alamos, which was right near The Depot, where the couple hosted a western chic themed welcome party after the rehearsal dinner.
Welcome Drinks in Los Alamos
Los Alamos Depot Bar is a beloved local dive bar housed in a former railway depot, which made the perfect place for a western-themed pre-wedding hang once guests got settled into town.
Such a gorgeous evening! Just WAIT until you see the wedding day itself… Devon and Connor truly went all out with color, whimsy, and even more chic fashion! Check back tomorrow for the story.
Looking for more rehearsal dinner ideas? Check out this wedding, which also featured an Italian-meets-California themed rehearsal dinner!
Photography: Ali Beck Photography | Planning & Design: Jess Kuipers of Onyx and Redwood | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Nella Kitchen and Bar, Los Olivos, CA | After Party: The Depot, Los Alamos | Floral Design: Perry Florals | Invitations: Velvet Fox Designs | Dress: Custom | Heels: Zara | Groom’s Suit: Suit Supply | Embroidery: Shop Rollyhog | Boots: Todd Snyder x Sanders
