Backyard Wedding Budget - Santa Barbara

Re: Backyard Wedding Budget - Santa Barbara

• allanedwards newb

  

  January 2023 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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• MobKaz member

  

  January 2023

  You should cross post this question on the local California Board. 
  

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• l_e_t_u_t_t_i member

  

  May 2023

  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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• justknowimtay member

  

  December 2023

  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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• MobKaz member

  

  December 2023

  @knotmod Can you please close this thread?
  

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• knottied532efa8632ed85a member

  

  April 8

  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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• knottie2121e574f928a39c newb

  

  10:57AM

  Great thread! A backyard wedding is such a smart way to keep things personal and budget-friendly. One thing that really helped us stay on top of costs and logistics was breaking everything down into organized folders and checklists. We used an app called TAMSIV (free on the Play Store) and created a folder structure like: Budget > Rentals, Catering, Decor, Music. Each sub-folder had its own checklist with items and deadlines. The real-time collaboration feature was a lifesaver because my partner and I could both update things from anywhere. For example, she was calling rental companies while I was comparing catering quotes, and we could see each other's progress instantly. Might be worth checking out if you want to stay organized without spreadsheets everywhere!

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