Santa Barbara Elopement is a luxury wedding planning, coordinating and design experience for intimate gatherings. Created by Santa Barbara locals and best friends, Shauna Timmons and Armando Martinez, to offer full-service wedding planning to small groups. Specializing in intimate celebrations in Santa Barbara, Montecito and the Santa Ynez Valley, with an understanding that every couple has the desire to create a day that reflects their unique relationship and the love and happiness they've found with each other. We like to have fun here in Santa Barbara which is what we hope translates through our work…after all, life is a celebration!
shauna timmons
I have always been drawn to celebrations, with a passion for creating experiences that are both joyful and deeply meaningful. Creativity and attention to detail have been integral to my life and guide every aspect of my work.
Born and raised in Santa Barbara with a degree in Art & Design, I founded Santa Barbara Elopement in 2012 to craft thoughtfully curated weddings rooted in intention and place. Event planning comes naturally—an intersection of creativity, logistics, and personal connection. My expertise spans planning, styling, project management, design, and photo shoot production, enabling me to tailor every detail to the unique vision of each couple. With over 25 years of experience in planning, I bring a refined yet effortless approach to every gathering, seamlessly blending design, production, and storytelling. My passion lies in creating personal, beautifully executed experiences that are unforgettable—moments to be cherished for a lifetime.
armando martinez
I was born and raised here in the Santa Barbara area. I've been working locally in styling, event design, event management, store design, visual direction, floral design, and private and corporate event planning since 1995.
In 2001, I founded my event production company Alegria by Design to offer my unique skill set of branding, planning and design to private, corporate and non-profit clients. Santa Barbara Elopement reflects my personal dedication to beauty, style, cultural diversity and most importantly, happiness. I carried the desire to create something of my own for quite some time; something that would meet my own personal standards for happiness. It has been an incredible forum to express myself creatively and share that freedom and joy with others. I sincerely believe that the unifying factor in the human experience is the desire to achieve happiness and love in our lives. And by sharing that with those around us, we teach and inspire.