Marie+Steve ~ Married at La Cuesta Ranch!

This was an epic wedding! Marie & Steve were married at La Cuesta Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA. With a little help from their friends, they put together a beautiful event ~ there were plenty of smiles and tears…and purple; what could be better?

Matt & I began the day at the hotel where Marie & Steve were carefully trying to avoid seeing each other as their respective rooms were only a few doors apart! However, this made it easy for me to bounce back and forth between rooms to grab pictures of both groups! Marie’s dress, despite the struggle it was to tie up, was absolutely beautiful!

After an hour or prep pictures at the hotel, we made our way to the ranch; in my many visits to the barn at La Cuesta Ranch, I’ve never seen the barn so colorful…I love that place! The rest of the day flew by, and the pictures added up! We witnessed Marie & Steve’s first look, a ceremony up high on the hill and beautiful reception & dinner in the barn. The dance floor was opened up by the newlyweds and continued on past my curfew! It was a beautiful event at La Cuesta Ranch. Congratulations to these newlyweds ~ I am very pleased to share these photos! Enjoy!

Bride Photo Album
Bride with purple detailsbridge and groom read lettersBride examins her wedding gownblack and white bride reading letterbest man reviews speechflower girls with dressBridesmaids struggle with heels while flower girl watchesBridge prepares gownlast few moments as a bachelorgroom smilingbridal gown with custom hangerbridesmaids help bride put on gownbride with engagement ringbride with mother before wedding silhouettebride with jewelrypurple themed wedding detailsflower girls playing under brides dressgroom and groomsmen with purple detailsrustic sign pointing to weddinggroom waits for first look at bridegroom sees  bride for first timebride and groom embrace before weddingbride and groom kiss before weddingbride and groom before weddingbride and groom kiss before wedding 2flower girls hang out with ring bearerwedding party with magenta accentsbridal party with purple detailsflower girl with purple floral piecesbride with purple bouquetbride with set tablebride with bouquet 2bride with flower girls barn and string lightswedding smores and table settingbride and bridesmaids in purple barnwedding at barn with string lights and blue glass floral settingpurple wedding sand ceremonybride before wedding purple accentsguests with chandelier before weddinggroom with motherbridesmaids and groomsmenmother and father of bridebridal entrancegroom sees bride at weddingfather walks bride down the aislefather walks bride down the aisle 2wedding guests bow heads in prayercouple stands at the altar weddingcouple stands at the altar wedding 2bride places ring on grooms finerbride and groom laugh at altarbride and groom wedding purple sand ceremonybride and groom wedding purple sand ceremony 2you may kiss the bridenow pronounced man and wifebride and groom leave ceremonybridesmaid and groomsman exit ceremonybride and groom with family after ceremonyentire wedding party at la cuesta ranch portrait after ceremonysan ceremony with purple accentspink dresser with portraits for bride at wedding receptionwedding sand ceremony details at la cuesta ranchla cuesta ranch barn wedding ceremony with purple accents and hanging linensannouncing the bride and groom barn revealbest man brother speech receptionguests at wedding reception listen to speecheswedding speeches and toast at la cuesta ranchbridesmaids speech to bride at wedding reception barnbride and groom speech to guesta at la cuesta ranch weddinggroom speaks to guest at wedding receptionbride and groom stunning sunset portraitsbride and groom sunset portrait at la cuesta ranch hillsbride and groom kiss in front of la cuesta ranch barn
the bride dips for first dance
first dance at la cuesta ranch bride and groombride and groom choreographed first dancefirst dance with dad and daughtermom's first dance with her sonbride smashes cake into groom's facebride and groom and the cakebride dances with flower girl at la cuesta ranchbride and groom kiss on dance floordance floor party streak lightingla cuesta ranch barn night lightss'mores and firepit at la cuesta ranchbouquet toss at la cuesta ranchgrabbing the garter bride la cuesta ranchphoto booth at la cuesta ranch

 

Vendors:

Coordinator: Danae Grace Events

Florist: Precious and Blooming 

Rentals: All About Events + Embellish Rentals

Cake: SLO Baked

Caterer: Pacini’s Catering

Hair & Makeup: Karisty Proctor

Music: Dan Curcio (Moonshiner Collective)

Transportation: SLO Safe Ride

Photobooth: Best Shots

 

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Meet the crew

Blake Andrews founded SLOtography in 2008 and now works alongside photographer James Lester, Stephen Heraldo, and videographer Robin Ayers. Together, they bring more than 10 years of experience (and serious good vibes) to weddings and events throughout San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast.

441

That’s how many weddings I just counted—441 weddings I’ve had the pleasure of capturing. All time.

Starting in 2008, that’s an average of 26 weddings per year! Wow. Yes, that includes elopements. However, I’ve also calculated that, on average, I spend about six hours capturing each wedding.

For all of you who love numbers, this one’s for you. And here’s a big one:

500.

For a long time, I had the number 500 in mind—like, “After 500, I’m out!”

At the rate I’ve been going for the last five years, I’ll hit 500 by the end of 2026.

Spoiler: I’m not retiring in 2027. That’d be no fun. So maybe 2037? I’ll lay down my camera, and I’ll…
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Wedding Management: Amanda Holder Events
Venue: 4 Deer Ranch
Photography: SLOtography 
Videography: SLOtography
Rentals: All About Events
Floral Design: @lori_boe_floral 
Catering: Fire and Wine Catering
Desserts: @daisydelights
Bartending: Copper & Crystal, Bar Service
Live Music/DJ/MC: Come Alive Entertainment
Beauty: Blush & Bangs
Officiant: Marriage with Meaning
Transportation: SLO Safe Ride

#theknot #ditchthewitch #greenweddingshoes #smpweddings #soloverly

Wedding Management: @amandaholderevents
Venue: 4 Deer Ranch
Photography: @slotography + 2nd: @heraldofamilyphoto
Videography: @slotography
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Floral Design: @lori_boe_floral
Catering: @fireandwinecatering
Desserts: @daisydelights
Bartending: @copperandcrystal
Live Music/DJ/MC: @comealiveentertainment
Beauty: @blushandbangsco
Officiant: Marriage with Meaning
Transportation: slosaferide
@kristenmariecunningham
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#theknot #ditchthewitch #greenweddingshoes #smpweddings #soloverly 

Wedding Management: @amandaholderevents
Venue: 4 Deer Ranch
Photography: @slotography + 2nd: @heraldofamilyphoto
Videography: @slotography
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Floral Design: @lori_boe_floral
Catering: @fireandwinecatering
Desserts: @daisydelights
Bartending: @copperandcrystal
Live Music/DJ/MC: @comealiveentertainment
Beauty: @blushandbangsco
Officiant: Marriage with Meaning
Transportation: slosaferide
@kristenmariecunningham
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#theknot #ditchthewitch #greenweddingshoes #smpweddings #soloverly
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San Luis Obispo, CA
Wedding & Event Photographer

 

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@slotography

515 Broad Street, Suite B

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

 

blake@slotography.com

 

San Luis Obispo, CA
Wedding & Event Photographer

 

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