Lauren+Kevin sealed the deal at the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa with a groovin’ reception at Pepper Tree Ranch to top things off. Love and laughter filled the air all throughout the day ~ you can feel it even in their photos.
I’ve known Lauren for a little while, a SLOcal like myself our list of mutual friends is a long one! Therefore, it’s just that much more exciting to get the call to find one of our own is getting married ~ add to it that Kevin grew up in Los Osos, and we’ve got a true SLOcal wedding in effect.
While I haven’t known Kevin for long and I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing these two throughout the course of their relationship; I felt like I’ve been along for the ride with these two over the last several months of extreme wedding planning. If planning a wedding is a good trial run at marriage, the ups & downs, the trials, the successes…well, Lauren & Kevin just went thru bootcamp. For example, our attempts at taking engagement photos were thwarted twice (once by wind and then by fog) before we scored with a beautiful day out at Montaña de Oro (View). And then the kicker: these two endured a late-venue change (as well as several other obstacles); but they took it all in stride with their heads held high. I believe these two have passed the test!
It was for all of these reasons, that their wedding weekend was extra special ~ and it was a pleasure to by a part of, capturing the love. Please browse their photos and let these two know your thoughts in the comments below!
Vendors
Ceremony: The Mission San Luis Obispo
Venue: Pepper Tree Ranch
Caterer: Sid’s Redneck BBQ
Coordinator: Lisa Muir
DJ/MC: Scott Muir
Florist: Festive Designs
Foods: Sid’s Redneck BBQ
Hair+Makeup: To Have & to Hold Bridal Salon
Dessert: SLODOCo
Videography: Dustin//SLOtography
Backup Photog: James Lester // SLOtography + @jlest
Rentals: Central Coast Tent & Party
Transportation: SLO Safe Ride
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The Rehearsal Dinner & a trip up Cerro San Luis to check out the view of Kevin’s homeland & the Los Osos Valley
Whenever possible, I like to tag along for the rehearsal dinner; it’s like the pre-celebration for the wedding and it’s just a bit more intimate. This ‘pre-party’ is a time for the families & the wedding parties to get acquainted & by the time the wedding rolls around, they can all focus on celebrating like the family that they are!
Wedding Day…:)
Lots of beautiful people and a bounty of beautiful moments & locations…and, DONUTS!
These are stunning! A total pleasure to work with you guys. We hope to do it again soon!