SLO Brew Rock Wedding

Vibing with Claire and Tony at their SLO Brew Rock wedding was everything imaginable and more. Their wedding day was modern yet laid-back. Furthermore, their friends & family were a fun-loving crowd who filled the day with laughter and the best energy.

SLO Brew hosts private events through Rod & Hammer Gatherings. Offering several distinctive wedding and event spaces available at SLO Brew for your wedding. Including the outdoor Cocktail Garden, where Claire and Tony hosted their ceremony, and the indoor Event Center for reception celebrations.

Wedding Ceremony at SLO Brew Rock

Claire & Tony’s SLO Brew Rock Wedding in San Luis Obispo, CA

The couple’s wedding ceremony took place outdoors by the natural rock formation that the venue gets its name from. The sun was at its highest, and whiskey barrels accented their altar. Both of which were topped with gorgeous floral arrangements of creamy pink and orange blooms. As they were pronounced married, Claire, Tony, and their guests burst into cheer. I knew in that moment that they were ready to get the party started.

The party of a lifetime awaited Claire and Tony in the Event Center. One that was filled with disco balls hanging from the industrial-style ceiling, craft cocktails for guests to enjoy, and design and decor details that made the space feel like them.

Aside from the all-in-one experience offered through a SLO Brew Rock wedding, the venue also permits couples access to the barrel room. If you are hosting a wedding with an intimate-sized guest list, you can choose to host your reception dinner here. However, if your guest list is on the larger side, you can still wander through the barrel room for wedding photos and general merriment. Claire and Tony were up for some fun. So we spent a few moments in the rustic barrel room snapping wedding photos surrounded by barrels of craft beer & whiskey.

SLO Wedding Vibes

But, before everyone hit the dance floor, I worked with Claire and Tony on golden hour wedding photos. Just around the other side of the rock, the sun began to set overhead, bathing everything in soft amber light. Throughout most of the day, my approach to capturing Claire and Tony’s SLO Rock wedding was documentary, leaning into the emotions as they unfolded. However, this exact moment was perfect for editorial portraits, with the light washing over them.

All in all, their wedding day was the quintessential embodiment of what it feels like to get married in SLO, mixed with the incredible vibe of the venue. Joyful with lots of sunshine, a packed dance floor, an embracing community, and a party-centric celebration. It’s also safe to say there wasn’t a saddle, piano, or disco ball that went idle for Claire and Tony’s wedding!

Rock & Hammer Wedding at SLO Brew Rock

SLO Wedding Photographer – Packages, Fun, and Your Love Captured

As a SLO wedding photographer, I capture soulful and cinematic wedding photos that tell your story. Candid moments, filled with fun, epic celebration, and emotion. Whether you are planning a SLO Brew Rock wedding, a beachy elopement, or a weekday courthouse wedding, I offer wedding photography packages of every size. You can find more details on pricing and inclusions when you follow this link.

 

vendor recommendations (central coast)

this list is curated for couples seeking out high quality slo county & central coast vendors that feel grounded, kind, and highly professional, with an elevated, relaxed experience. please still confirm availability, pricing, and overall fit with each vendor first. for your convenience, i've included links to each vendor's website and/or google search results so you can quickly shop around. if you’d like, i can also help you narrow this to a short “top 3” based on your venue, guest count, and vibe.


planners + coordinators


venues (slo + paso + nearby)


catering


bartending + mobile bars


hair + makeup


florists


videography


dj + lighting


rentals + decor


dessert + cake


photo booths


officiants


bands + musicians

  • come alive entertainment (dan curcio of moonshiner collective — singer/songwriter out of san luis obispo)
  • brass mash band (funky mash-ups & covers out of san luis obispo)
  • dante marsh (san luis obispo based singer/songwriter with a heart of gold and the voice of an angel!)

magicians + eclectic entertainment


live painters + live guest artists


other niche vendors

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So honored to capture the whimsical, love-filled wedding of Megan and Ally at Camp Ocean Pines! 💕 The perfect blend of joy, adventure, and romance surrounded by nature's beauty. #LGBTQWedding #WeddingPhotography #AdventureWedding #LoveIsLove.

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