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Danielle+Will ~ Belmond El Encanto Wedding

November 8, 2017

Danielle+Will ~ Belmond El Encanto Wedding ~ #ToHaveandtoHoban

Congratulations Danielle+Will ~ Married at the beautiful Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara!

A beautiful backdrop for a superb wedding celebration in which this beautiful bride walked on water to her ceremony (seriously, yes. stepped over a few koi on the way, too!). Danielle & Will kept it simple & classy on their wedding day. With stunning backdrops, amazing garden scenery & an excellent crew of family & friends, this party was perfectly sweet.

Check out a few fun moments from the festivities:

Vendors: Venue: Belmond El Encanto | Photos: SLOtography + Backup: Looking Glass Photo | Planner/Coordinator: Summer Newman Events | Rentals: Bella Vista Designs + Party Pleasers | Officiant: Make it Yours Weddings (Jonathan B Hall) | Hair/Makeup: Carlyle Salon | Floral: Twisted Twig | DJ: Jas |

on to the good stuff 🙂

and now to finish it off with the best moment of the day, when Danielle’s eyes lit up ~ the first look at dessert 😉

Tags: Belmond El Encanto, California Wedding, Carlyle Salon, Fall Wedding, Make it Yours Weddings, Santa Barbara Wedding, SB, Summer Neman Events, Twisted Twig

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Meet the crew

Blake Andrews founded SLOtography in 2008 and now works alongside photographer James Lester and videographer Robin Ayers. Together, they bring more than 30 years of experience (and serious good vibes) to weddings and events throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast.

Gummy bears, Renaissance Villas in the Hills, Flowers from a Flower Farm. third-wheel motorcycles, sweet treats from a sweet mama, a magician, Memorial Day, rolling hills in Edna Valley, vineyards and a Wolff, Barrelhouse, and Taquerias, Nuclear bands and Critical Mass. Just a sweet weekend with Hannah & Matt.

Venue | @wolffvineyards
Catering | @taqueria805
Rentals | @allaboutevents805
Restrooms | @harveyshoneyhuts
Alcohol | @barrelhousebrewingco
Photography | @slotography
Videography | @slotography
Band | @criticalmass805
Florals | @collineflowerfarm
Dessert Truck | @slomamasweets
Photo Booth | @epicentertainmentslo
Officiant | N/A

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Gummy bears, Renaissance Villas in the Hills, Flowers from a Flower Farm. third-wheel motorcycles, sweet treats from a sweet mama, a magician, Memorial Day, rolling hills in Edna Valley, vineyards and a Wolff, Barrelhouse, and Taquerias, Nuclear bands and Critical Mass. Just a sweet weekend with Hannah & Matt.

Venue | @wolffvineyards
Catering | @taqueria805
Rentals | @allaboutevents805
Restrooms | @harveyshoneyhuts
Alcohol | @barrelhousebrewingco
Photography | @slotography
Videography | @slotography
Band | @criticalmass805
Florals | @collineflowerfarm
Dessert Truck | @slomamasweets
Photo Booth | @epicentertainmentslo
Officiant | N/A

Last night, as we attempted to climb a sycamore tree, we realized these boots are made for walking ONLY…go to the next aisle for the climbing boots.

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Last night, as we attempted to climb a sycamore tree, we realized these boots are made for walking ONLY…go to the next aisle for the climbing boots.

Ride Ataxia SLO 🚴‍♀️🌊
Or as we like to call it: our college reunion.

A bunch of buddies—now a few years out of college—coming together for a good cause: @rideataxia. While he might be a bit of a Barney, it’s always easy to show up for Kyle Bryant: a fierce athlete, a constant source of motivation, and since our days at UC Davis, one of my closest friends.

Most of my greatest adventures started with one of his wild, bone-headed ideas—and he’s been dragging me along ever since: New Zealand, the Race Across America, countless Ride Ataxias… to name a few. I’d bet many of you reading this have your own story of how you know Kyle Bryant. 😉

This past weekend, friends and FAmily (pun intended!) showed up in Avila Beach for the 2nd annual Ride Ataxia Hometown event—a fun cruise down the Bob Jones Trail to support the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (@curefa_org) 💙

The fundraising goal is BIG, and we’re almost there. If you’re able, please consider donating:

Short ride, big impact.
It’s not too late to give ~ link in my next story ➡️
https://give.curefa.org/give/659508/#!/donation/checkout

#RideAtaxia #FARAresearch #AvilaBeach #BobJonesTrail #FundraiseForACure #RideForACause #SLOcounty #KyleBryant #RareDiseaseAwareness

Hive Engineering:
• SLOtography: @slotography
• Cambria Bike Outfitters: @cambria_bikes_slo
• Mulligan’s – Avila Beach: @mulligans_avila
• Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA): @curefa_org
• Amgen Rare Disease: @amgenbiotech
• Biogen: @biogeninc
• Larimar Therapeutics: @larimar_tech
• EventHelper.com: @the_eventhelper

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Ride Ataxia SLO 🚴‍♀️🌊
Or as we like to call it: our college reunion.

A bunch of buddies—now a few years out of college—coming together for a good cause: @rideataxia. While he might be a bit of a Barney, it’s always easy to show up for Kyle Bryant: a fierce athlete, a constant source of motivation, and since our days at UC Davis, one of my closest friends.

Most of my greatest adventures started with one of his wild, bone-headed ideas—and he’s been dragging me along ever since: New Zealand, the Race Across America, countless Ride Ataxias… to name a few. I’d bet many of you reading this have your own story of how you know Kyle Bryant. 😉

This past weekend, friends and FAmily (pun intended!) showed up in Avila Beach for the 2nd annual Ride Ataxia Hometown event—a fun cruise down the Bob Jones Trail to support the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (@curefa_org) 💙

The fundraising goal is BIG, and we’re almost there. If you’re able, please consider donating:

Short ride, big impact.
It’s not too late to give ~ link in my next story ➡️
https://give.curefa.org/give/659508/#!/donation/checkout

#RideAtaxia #FARAresearch #AvilaBeach #BobJonesTrail #FundraiseForACure #RideForACause #SLOcounty #KyleBryant #RareDiseaseAwareness

Hive Engineering:
• SLOtography: @slotography
• Cambria Bike Outfitters: @cambria_bikes_slo
• Mulligan’s – Avila Beach: @mulligans_avila
• Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA): @curefa_org
• Amgen Rare Disease: @amgenbiotech
• Biogen: @biogeninc
• Larimar Therapeutics: @larimar_tech
• EventHelper.com: @the_eventhelper

Natalie & Jaron threw one of the most unforgettable weddings I’ve had the joy of capturing — a colorful, campy, non-traditional celebration at the iconic @madonnainn1958 that broke every mold in the best way possible. Think: a tattoo bar, a 1900s box camera photobooth, rhinestones, cowboy boots, floral his & her outfits and some serious line dancing magic…

There’s not enough space here to show it all >> venture to the blog (link in profile) for more :)

Vendors
Venue: @madonnainn1958
Photo: @slotography + 2nd @juneauwongphoto
Catering+Bar: @madonnainn1958
Film Photobooth: @farmtoframes
Tattoo Bar: @indigotiger.tattooclub
His Suit: @addictedbespoken
Her Dress:
Line Dancing Instructor: @dancinwithjoslyn
DJ: @djdamiancamacho
@itsnatalie_official + @jaronblaine

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A celestial celebration 🌕✨
Erica & Rob’s wedding at Swallow Creek Ranch was something out of a dream — a warm, pristine day with white-capped waves in the distance and a soft coastal breeze in the air. After 14 years together, they stood with their children, surrounded by family and friends, and promised forever.
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The ceremony was heartfelt, the setting surreal, and the full moon rose like a quiet blessing over the evening. A day filled with meaning, memory, and love that’s stood the test of time. 💛
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#SwallowCreekRanch #SLOtography #CaliforniaCoastWedding #CentralCoastLove #WeddingPhotographer #CelestialWedding #FamilyAffair #14YearsInTheMaking #FullMoonMagic #SwallowCreekWedding #SummerCampLove #LoveOnTheRanch

Wedding Vendor Team
Venue: Swallow Creek Ranch @swallowcreekranch
Catering: Chef Cordelia Catering @chefcordelia
Florals: Farmermaid Flowers @farmermaidowers
Ociant: Isabel Mason (friend)
Beauty: Makeup by Janet @muajanet Hair: @ianmaxion
Cake: AutumnCakeDesign @autumncakedesign
Entertainment: DJ Shawna @shawna_mox
Photography: SLOtography @slotography
Wedding Coordinator: Wild Coast Rituals @wildcoastrituals
Rehearsal, Decor + Desserts: Mia Rudd (bride’s sister)
Rentals: SLO Party Rentals @slopartyrentals
Bar: TBD

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A celestial celebration 🌕✨
Erica & Rob’s wedding at Swallow Creek Ranch was something out of a dream — a warm, pristine day with white-capped waves in the distance and a soft coastal breeze in the air. After 14 years together, they stood with their children, surrounded by family and friends, and promised forever.
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The ceremony was heartfelt, the setting surreal, and the full moon rose like a quiet blessing over the evening. A day filled with meaning, memory, and love that’s stood the test of time. 💛
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#SwallowCreekRanch #SLOtography #CaliforniaCoastWedding #CentralCoastLove #WeddingPhotographer #CelestialWedding #FamilyAffair #14YearsInTheMaking #FullMoonMagic #SwallowCreekWedding #SummerCampLove #LoveOnTheRanch

Wedding Vendor Team
Venue: Swallow Creek Ranch @swallowcreekranch
Catering: Chef Cordelia Catering @chefcordelia
Florals: Farmermaid Flowers @farmermaidowers
Ociant: Isabel Mason (friend)
Beauty: Makeup by Janet @muajanet Hair: @ianmaxion
Cake: AutumnCakeDesign @autumncakedesign
Entertainment: DJ Shawna @shawna_mox
Photography: SLOtography @slotography
Wedding Coordinator: Wild Coast Rituals @wildcoastrituals
Rehearsal, Decor + Desserts: Mia Rudd (bride’s sister)
Rentals: SLO Party Rentals @slopartyrentals
Bar: TBD

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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

blake@slotography.com

San Luis Obispo, CA

Wedding & Event Photographer

Good people. Good places. Good things.

515 Broad Street, Suite B

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

blake@slotography.com

San Luis Obispo, CA

Wedding & Event Photographer