As we bid 2011 adieu, it seems only right that we end it on the highest of (pretty) notes. This New Year’s Eve wedding captured by The Youngrens just seems like the perfect send off for what was a fabulous year, and a great way to help ring in the sure to be pretty year ahead. With an Oscar de la Renta gown that has a hold of my heart and won’t let go, flower girls with loads of style, bridesmaids rocking a serious black and white stunner of a dress, and loads of that traditional style that has had us gushing for years – if we have to see this year of pretty go, this stunning soiree is the stylish way to help send it off. The countdown continues in the full gallery of images, so it doesn’t have to end just yet…











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From The Youngrens…Kent and Jacqueline’s classic, yet dramatic ballroom wedding was a chic New Year’s Eve black tie affair at the Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore, in Santa Barbara, CA. Newport natives Kent and Jacqueline were looking for that wow factor when it came to their Southern California wedding – without having anything cheesy or cliche. They wanted a big party that focused on fun and entertainment – the most important thing to them was to celebrate with friends and family in a beautiful setting, while dancing all night long!
With the help of Rebecca of Imagine Weddings and Special Events and Andrew of Couture Flowers, this wedding oozed elegance and FUN as Kent and Jacqueline along with 200 guests rang in 2011 with a dramatic bang. This wedding was an all out New Year’s Eve party complete with over-the-top reception decor, a dramatic Oscar de la Renta gown, sparkly Jimmy Choo heels, and a crazy midnight celebration led by the funky live band, Soulville. They used tons of large silver Christmas ornaments throughout the reception decor to blend the warmth of the Holiday season with the glamour of New Years’ Eve, lined the enormous head table with larger than life trees, and embellished the table settings and bouquets with glitzy buckles. Everything about this ballroom wedding said classy and elegant, but over-the-top modern dramatic.
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Wedding Photography: The Youngrens / Wedding Cinematography: Artisan Productions / Floral + Event Design: Couture Flowers / Event Planning: Imagine… Weddings and Special Events / Ceremony Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church / Reception Location: Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Wedding Dress: Oscar de la Renta / Music/Band: Soulville / Transportation: Santa Barbara Trolley / Hair: The Studio Agency / Make-up: Tomiko Taft / Wedding Cake: Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore / Lighting: Ambient Event Design / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
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Fantastic wedding! Those are my wedding shoes! Were they comfortable(ish) to wear all night?
Also, what designer is the MOB's dress? My mom is looking for something similar. Thanks in advance and congratulations!
I just adore this wedding. So chic and sophisticated. Well done Rebecca!!
This is insanely beautiful! I'm obsessed with the bride's gown!!! And the florals are spectacular!!!
do tell where the bridesmaids dresses are from
every detail is stunning!
WOW! Beautiful wedding...LOVE all the details...AND the great photos by the Youngrens!
This NYE wedding was done perfectly! Where are the bridesmaids and Mother of Bribe dress from??!!!
How elegant but so FUN!! Love the brides gown and bridesmaid dresses. Now that's how you do a NYE wedding!
Absolutely gorgeous. I hope no one gave them grief about using black in their wedding, it was perfect! So classy, so pretty, so sophisticated.
Seriously this dress is amazing!
How charming bride!!!!! Love her smile,so beautiful!!! Stunning and elegant dress, and I really love the white+black dress!!!! So chic!!
Thank you all to your sweet comments! The Youngrens and Rebecca are the best - we owe it all to them!!
The MOB dress was Monique Lhuillier. The bridesmaid dresses were Tadashi! Both places we're great to work with.
The MOB dress is Monique
Gorgeous wedding! Love all the detail in the ballroom. Looks like EVERONE had a blast! Nice job Rebecca!
Jacqueline and Kent are such an amazing couple and I feel so fortunate to have been able to help them plan their NYE wedding celebration!!! The ceremony was beautiful and the party rocked until they rang in the New Year! Happy First Anniversary......................!!!!
Wow, this is amazing! I really like the detail of your picture. They're very beautiful. I really like the elegant mask and the outfits. Happy New Year!
The brides gorgeous dress and shoes are stunners! Love the classic black and white wedding colors...the bouquets with the buckles are gorgeous, the all white flower girl pomanders and ring bearer pillow with the black pins are a pretty touch, all of the details are perfect! Happy First Anniversary!
Ooo, I'm love with this wedding...Everything is absolutely gorgeous about this bride! Does anyone know where the flower girl dresses came from? Love them!
This wedding was absolutely gorgeous. It gave me a lot of inspiration and ideas for my Own wedding. I am also having a New Years Eve wedding, this December 31st. Do we know where the little girls's dresses are from or who the designer was ?
very great photos
nice weeding