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Backyard Wedding Budget - Santa Barbara

knottie6c40f946704c5660knottie6c40f946704c5660 member
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We're planning a backyard wedding in my Santa Barbara house. But I've no idea about the rental budget. Can anybody recommend some trusted party rental companies in Santa Barbara who can help me to get a rental estimate for my upcoming event including tent, furniture, dishes, linens, etc.
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Re: Backyard Wedding Budget - Santa Barbara

  • allanedwardsallanedwards newb
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    edited January 2023
    I live in Santa Barbara from last 20 years. I recommended to choose Just4funpartyrentals.com who can assest you the whole from planning to execution. You can get their reviews from Google and Yelp also.
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
    Knottie Warrior 5000 Comments 500 Love Its 5 Answers
    You should cross post this question on the local California Board. 
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  • l_e_t_u_t_t_il_e_t_u_t_t_i member
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    It sounds like a beautiful and intimate setting. As for rental companies, I suggest you look into Party Rental Co. and Santa Barbara Event Rentals. They're both reputable and can provide you with estimates.

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  • justknowimtayjustknowimtay member
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    Congrats on your backyard wedding! We had ours there too - it's such a beautiful spot.

    For rentals, I've heard good things about Party Perfect SB. They were easy to work with and gave a comprehensive quote.

    Definitely get estimates from a few places though, pricing can vary. Also ask about package deals if renting multiple items.

    Don't forget to factor in delivery/pickup, taxes, damage waivers. It all adds up!

    Wishing you the best in planning
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    @knotmod Can you please close this thread?
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  • knottied532efa8632ed85aknottied532efa8632ed85a member
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    Planning a backyard wedding in Santa Barbara can be beautiful but it’s not always as “budget-friendly” as people expect. Even though you’re using a private space, you still need to bring in almost everything like rentals, catering, lighting, and sometimes even restrooms. From what I’ve seen, a small and simple backyard wedding can start around $10k–$30k, but if you go for a more styled setup with 80–150 guests, it can easily reach $50k or more. In some cases, especially larger weddings with full setups, costs can go well above $100k because you’re basically building a venue from scratch. What really affects the budget is guest count, rentals, and catering. If you keep things minimal and focus on a more intimate vibe, it can still be done in a reasonable budget while looking amazing.
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