Full service and "month of" coordinating for your wedding day! Welcome to "Once in a Lifetime" Wedding & Event Planning. My job is to make that vision a reality.
My name is Dalina, and my goal is to help you create your special day, and to do it within your budget. I have been planning weddings & organizing events in Santa Barbara for over 5 years. I believe each bride and groom have their own story to tell...their own vision for their wedding. I would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service to make your wedding day YOUR "Once in a Lifetime" memory.
“The greatest pleasure in life is love.” -Euripides
Our team at Once in a Lifetime works hard to make sure you achieve your dream wedding that you will LOVE! Contact us today for your free consultation.
Photo credit📸: Jess and James Photography
A little over a year later.. but still wanted to wish these Newlyweds a Happy Anniversary! Rob & Jenna- you are a beautiful couple and your wedding at the Soule Golf Course was a joy!
Honored to be helping a very special couple, celebrate a milestone wedding anniversary! They are taking the party back to the 1960s!
Still swooning over these gorgeous photos from James & Jess Photography.... Congratulations to this sweet couple who didn't let a little wind blow away their wedding day! The Mariachi band as they came out of the historic El Presidio Chapel was pretty fun as well!
Happy Anniversary to this amazing couple! Congratulations Jeremy & Marisa Cooper on a decade of marriage... what an honor it was to plan your special day in Santa Ynez Valley 10 years ago!!!
The calm before the storm… I love when we are getting things ready before a big event!
A few days late… But happy 9 year anniversary to this sweet couple! Tracy- it has been so fun staying in touch and I love seeing the treats and cakes you are creating! If you want to get into wedding cake making (and driving them up to Santa Barbara !) let me know. Happy anniversary weekend!
Happy Anniversary Caitlin and Tim! What a fun wedding you had.. in a barn! It was magical and beautiful and we love seeing your sweet family grow from the 2 of you.. to a party of 5! Congratulations! Wishing you lots of joy as you celebrate your 8 year wedding anniversary!
Re-stumbled on this video from Jeremy Foster Films... We love you...Chandler & Anna! https://fb.watch/p6w64kYRbI/
Sorry if it’s a little loud in downtown SB right now! Congratulations to Hannah & Micah!
Thank you to everyone who made today’s Saint Vincents annual fashion show and luncheon such a wonderful success!
Very excited to be working once again with the oldest non-profit in Santa Barbara! St. Vincent's helps homeless women & children in our community.. tomorrow we will be hosting our annual Fashion Show & Luncheon at the Rosewood Resort in Montecito. Once in a Lifetime is thrilled to be part of this incredible organization and the event it puts on to raise funds for such a worthy cause. Thank you to Dr. Regina Ruiz & the entire St. Vincent's staff who put this on every year! Thank you to the women who created this event and who tirelessly make dozens of gorgeous baskets and silent auction goodies: Claudia Lash & Pat Lupo- you are so talented and generous and we are so grateful for your efforts. Thank you to Stacey Carr who helped coordinate all the Bishop Garcia Diego High School student volunteers- it is wonderful to have high school students giving back to their community. To Marisa & Rosewood Resort Team-you know how to make any event special with your team of staff and willingness to make things happen quickly! EmmaRose Florals- thank you for your beautiful arrangements that will grace our tables and stage. Thank you to our amazing Fashion Designers: Catherine Gee of Catherine Gee Designs & Jennifer Siemens with California Kids Collections. WOW! These local women are talented and if you need gifts for the holidays (or anytime!)- check out their websites... their clothing is fantastic! And of course, a huge thank you to our tiny fashion models for helping to make the day so special! More photos to come tomorrow....
What a fun night for these newly minted teenagers! A little drizzle of rain doesn’t stop the party! We love planning bar and bat mitzvahs! What you need? Good music by Gavin Roy…A Candy station and yummy donuts and Desserts…And at this party… A jewelry bar for the girls to pick out their favorite rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets… And fun socks & water bottle stickers for the boys!
Glow sticks and hot chocolate…boom! And fresh baked and delivered warm cookies from insomnia cookies. Throw in a photo booth from SoCal Selfie and the party will go till you have to turn off the music at 10 PM!
Congratulations Shalom! (and an even bigger congratulations to her awesome parents who brought it all together)!
Could not be more proud to be partners with this amazing organization. Sally & Chuck Cook have done so much to create Hope Refuge with Olive Crest- a safe haven for victims of sex-trafficking. This annual luncheon helps to build awareness, and bring the community together to educate and support this worthy cause. Dream team of vendors: Catering Connection, Kelsey Crews Photography, Annie Gray Florals, Tony Ybarra Music.. and of course, Direct Relief for the gorgeous venue!
Setting up for a beautiful bat mitzvah today for dear friends! Congratulations, Ashley And Kate!!
The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is one of the most gorgeous settings for a wedding (or any event!). Congratulations to Josef & Gabi!!!! Thank you for letting Once in a Lifetime help you (and your families!) make this a dreamy day! A special shout out to our incredible vendor team:
Lorraine Lim Catering, Adam Phillips with the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra for pre-ceremony music, Bella Vista Designs for beautiful lighting and ceremony backdrop, AMS Events for the fantastic Mariachi music that escorted the bridal party up Santa Barbara Street after the ceremony, DJ Flamezz for keeping the dance floor full all night, Tent Merchant for their always lovely and high-quality rentals, and Jerry & his team with SR Hogue Florals for the most delicious looking flowers and centerpieces!!!
We can't take credit for this event..but was honored to volunteer for the Teddy Bear Cancer Gala at the most beautiful estate in Montecito. Thank you to Kristen Stewart and the whole Teddy Bear Team for making it such a lovely night. Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation supports families who have children battling cancer by providing them with financial support, gift cards, flowers, and meals.
Always a treat to work with friends! Thank you Annie for your amazing succulents and pumpkins for our latest gig together!
Congratulations Scott & Juliana! What a beautiful day at Elings Park for your wedding day! We got back the photos and had to share some of the special shots from the day...
Dream team:
Florists: Kelsey Berreckman- it was a hot day... Kelsey made sure to keep the flowers in the shade till the last possible minute and then sprayed them again to give them a little extra love! [email protected]
Photography courtesy of the amazing, Caili Wilk: Caili knows lighting and how to capture those perfect images... in a way that is not obtrusive or interferring with the day [email protected]
Catering: Catering Connection- always appreciate working with Casey and her team! And everyone LOVED the taco buffet and delicious ice cream sundae station at the end of the night: [email protected]
Portable Restrooms: Casey with Luxury Loos (when you are at a park, nice, lovely trailer restrooms are a must!) [email protected]
Videographer: Rumman, [email protected]... it is so special to have a video that captures the sights and sounds of the day. Do not forget a videographer on your wedding day!
Music services: AMS Entertainment-The dance floor was full the entire night. We had to pull the plug on the electricity to get everyone to leave- that is the sign of a good dance party! [email protected]
Officiant: Dusty Hoesly: [email protected]. When you are planning your ceremony, it is important to have an officiant who KNOWS what they are doing- and who can keep the flow moving in a way that keeps the guests engaged and shares the story of the bride and groom... THANK YOU Dusty!
Honored to be helping these two plan their upcoming December wedding! Congratulations Micah & Hannah... love you both and your families so much!
Honored to be volunteering at the Teddy Bear Cancer Golden Gala at the most beautiful estate in Montecito! Congratulations to dear friend and amazing event planner Kristen Stuart and her team
Amazing evening for an open house in beautiful Hope Ranch! Thank you Dream team of Realtor Katie Walsh and Shoham’s Catering Crew and music tunes from Jack Corliss
Guess where we are today!!!
After the ceremony.. WE SIGN THE MARRIAGE LICENSE!
Time to celebrate a very special birthday for one of our favorites!
Congratulations to our newest Newlyweds, Med & Amanda! Your wedding day was just as fabulous and fun as you are! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your dream day!
Santa Barbara historical museum… You don’t ever disappoint! Looking forward to a very warm, but beautiful wedding this afternoon!
We are excited for upcoming events that include things like this.. Popcorn Buffet & Candy Stations... what's not to love?!!?
It’s a great day to get married… Wait till you see this Bride and Groom and the colors they’re using… Hello summer!
The sun came out for our wedding today… Congratulations, Tania and Greg !
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Sorry if it’s a little loud in downtown SB right now! Congratulations to Hannah & Micah!
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