She said ‘OUI!’

An intimate Parisian reverie unfolded Saturday at the stunning oceanview Montecito home of Rochelle Mirabella, where a music-themed engagement and bachelorette celebration honored bride-to-be AND lifelong Santa Barbara resident Teresa Kuskey of La Bohème fame and her fiancé, local businessman Rick Oshay.

Set against sweeping Pacific vistas, the stunning residence was transformed into a chic Paris soirée. The glimmering pool served as the evening’s centerpiece, encircled by modular lounge seating and guests dressed in playful Parisian costumes including many pearl necklaces, berets, silk scarves, and Chanel styled accents evoking an effortless Saint-Germain elegance. Stylish and playful décor transported attendees straight to Paris at dusk.

Champagne flowed freely as diners enjoyed shrimp cocktail and refined bites, while a beautifully adorned French-themed floral cake further added to the celebration. Candlelight, flowers, freshly made french fries, pink-adorned tables and abundant, beautifully wrapped gifts created a scene as cinematic as it was celebratory.

The guest list reflected a gathering of amazing women and champions of the arts, including Dana Mazzetti, Karen Davis, Gretchen Lieff, Melissa Borders, Michele Higgins, Gail Kvistad, Jennifer Purling, and Kim Williamson. Teresa’s accolades include being a Local Icon, Dance Celebrity, Woman of Achievement, La Bohème Director, Local Hero, and Saint Barbara 2020, underscoring the spirit of friendship and community that defined the night.

Soundtracking the fête, DJ Darla Bea curated a soundtrack of Parisian-inspired tunes and dance-floor favorites, weaving music seamlessly into the experience. Laughter, dancing, and revery at the celebration brought together dozens and dozens of Teresa’s friends, blending engagement joy and bachelorette flair; romantic, spirited, and unmistakably French!

It was a night of love, artistry, and joie de vivre as Montecito transformed into Paris, if only for an evening. But in the end, what matters most is this; Entre deux coeurs qui s’aiment, nul besoin de paroles. (Words are not necessary between two hearts that love each other.)