At Alegria by Design we are passionate about events. We are a Santa Barbara based event production company, servicing clients from Monterey to Los Angeles counties. Since 2001 we have been producing extraordinary events, specializing in full service weddings and the production of high-end corporate, social and non-profit events. Santa Barbara offers a wealth of event resources from our breathtaking locations and avant-garde event professionals to our bounty of locally grown produce and cut flowers. It’s no wonder that Santa Barbara has become one of the premier destination locations for weddings and special events in the country. From planning corporate parties at beautiful local hotels, to an elegant wine country wedding we embrace Santa Barbara’s uniqueness…a fresh, playful, and sometimes irreverent attitude towards the norm. We like to have fun here in Santa Barbara which is what we hope translates through our work…after all, life is a celebration!

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.

Alegria by Design 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. Alegria by Design 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. With each day, we have another opportunity for Alegria!

shauna timmons

What can I say, I just love celebrations and entertaining is my joy! I also love the outdoors, surfing, checklists, stationery, craft projects, interior design, Pinterest and anything that involves organizing.

Event planning feels natural and allows me to utilize my creative and production background. I was born and raised in Santa Barbara and obtained my degree locally in Art & Design. Over twenty five years of experience in wedding & event planning, design, styling, project management and photo shoot production have taught me how to provide personalized attention to each of my clients to ensure their wedding day vision comes to life. I love the challenge and complexity of adapting the planning process to each event, and bringing all the detailed pieces together. My pride and joy? My family, of course: husband Jason and three grown children Ella, Noah and Cole. My passion? The fulfillment and satisfaction I gain in being a part of creating an experience that will last a lifetime.

Learn more about THE ALEGRIA EVENT GROUP brands:

Santa Barbara Elopement is a luxury wedding planning, coordinating and design experience for intimate gatherings. Offering full-service wedding planning 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.

Alegria by Design is a Santa Barbara based wedding production company, servicing clients from Monterey to Los Angeles counties. Since 2001 we have been producing extraordinary events. We embrace Santa Barbara’s uniqueness…a fresh, playful, and sometimes irreverent attitude towards the norm.

ABD Meetings & Events is a comprehensive corporate event management and planning firm that creates stand-out experiences and buzz worthy events for your audience. Whether it’s to launch a new product, host a sales meeting, recognize your employees with a holiday event or hold a fundraising gala for your non-profit organization.