Rustic Ranch Meets Golden Hour Glamour at this Intimate $45,000 San Luis Obispo Wedding
Naomi and Matt tied the knot back in November at the beautiful Higuera Ranch in San Luis Obispo. With breathtaking views of the Central Coast’s gorgeously green rolling hills, Higuera Ranch was the perfect venue to host this small and intimate wedding. Naomi and Matt came to Amanda Holder Events when they were about one month out from wedding day and only had a small number of their vendors booked. They were blending two families together and each had a special part in the wedding. It was a complete family affair from start to finish, and there was so much love in the air throughout the entire process. Ashley Rae Photography photographed this moving day that Amanda Holder Events helped the couple put together. You can see all the images in the full gallery here, so make sure to click and scroll down to hear all about their planning process.
Naomi was the definition of glitz and glam as a bride. She wore sequin pants to the rehearsal, and it was at that point that everyone knew it was going to be a weekend to remember. She looked absolutely stunning in her lace wedding gown from Annabelle's Bridal. Her luscious bridal bouquet featured gorgeous red, white and pink blooms that perfectly complimented her bridesmaids’ rust red dresses. The couple said their “I do’s” under the majestic higuera tree on the venue’s property. The ceremony site gave off a rustic feel with a wooden, triangular wedding arch and beautiful pampas leaves lining each side of the aisle. The arch and pampas leaf bouquets were later repurposed to create the most gorgeously unique sweetheart table.
Guests were welcomed inside the barn to enjoy dinner and dancing after the ceremony. Gold accents were tied into the couple’s entire design, from the welcome sign, to the bar signage, to the flatware on each table. Each table featured a beautiful bouquet of blooms and greenery, courtesy of Flourish Slo, which paired nicely with adorable light pink water goblets. The wedding was small and intimate, and everyone could feel the special bond that each guest there shared with the lovely couple. It was definitely a night to remember!
Words of Wisdom
1. Have fun with the planning process! Choose unique colors and designs that make you happy.
2. Don't be afraid to ask your planner/coordinator for help-- they are there to assist every step of the way!
3. Take in every moment! Your wedding day will go by in the blink of an eye, and you want to enjoy every bit of it.
- Bar & Beverage: Bottles & Ice
- Cakes & Catering: Splash Cafe
- Cakes & Catering: Tacos Lucha
- Cakes & Catering: Golden Event Staffing
- Event Planning & Design: Amanda Holder Events
- Flowers: Flourish Slo
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: The Queen's Bees
- Invitation Suite: Minted Weddings
- Karaoke: Kramer Events
- Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Epic Entertainment
- Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Doc Rock-It Band
- Officiants: Avow Ceremony
- Rentals: All About Events
- Signage: Palette & Pine
- Venues: Higuera Ranch
- Wedding Dresses: Annabelle's Bridal
- Wedding Photographers: Ashley Rae Photography