Valorie+Ben’s Wedding at the Prado in Balboa Park

Valorie+Ben’s Wedding at the Prado in Balboa Park

#benplusval ~ View their engagement blog: Big Sur Magic

A weekend in San Diego, spent celebrating Valorie & Ben. Complete with a trip to a private box at Petco Park (my kinda rehearsal dinner!). These two have a most excellent crew, from their close family to their tight band of bridesmaids & groomsmen, it was easy to see the love for these two on display all weekend long

The Manchester Grand Hyatt suite was an incredible setting for bridal prep the morning of wedding day ~ bright and beautiful (see bridal party). And the Prado features a beautiful fountain-side ceremony for the nuptials, a sun-drenched courtyard and an interior worth of the World’s Fair (which Valorie’s dad kindly informed us of in his wikipedia-worthy history of the site/heartfelt speech).

Please let ’em know what you think & send some love their way in the comments!

Cheers ~ Blake

Wedding: The Prado at Balboa Park | Bridal Prep: Manchester Grand Hyatt | Coordinator: Victoria Weddings & Events | Officiant: Ceremonies by Bethel | Photo: SLOtography (you are here) | Videography: Siempre Cinema | Floral! Organic Elements | Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking | Rentals: Boutique Event Rentals | Furnishings: Demuth Designs | Makeup/Hair: Mayer Studios  + AirPro | Live Music: The Heroes Band |

Well, that was fun 🙂 ~ but onto the wedding day!

 

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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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515 Broad Street, Suite B

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

 

blake@slotography.com

 

San Luis Obispo, CA
Wedding & Event Photographer

 

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