There are many reasons to get married in San Luis Obispo, and one of the most popular reasons is the beautiful rolling hills that kiss the coastline! You may be unsure of the weather, accessibility, and affordability; because let’s be real: Weddings. Are. Expensive! Fear not, today we’re diving in on why you should choose San Luis Obispo and some areas you can save some money.
The Weather
San Luis Obispo has a mild climate, which makes it a perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. In fact, majority of our venues built their property in order to enjoy a view of the ocean, mountains, or vineyards!
While rain is not uncommon to San Luis Obispo, each venue and wedding planner takes careful note to plan accordingly to move inside if needed. But it’s not common! This is why our wedding industry thrives on the coast of California! There’s no need to worry about your hair and make-up melting, you don’t need spend your honeymoon cash to throw a tent over your ceremony (who wants that in their first kiss photo?), and we get the most EPIC sunsets for your photos!!!
But what if rain is in the forecast? Ever heard of ‘rain is good luck on your wedding day’? They’re not wrong! If you get married in early Spring we may have some rainy days. And you may get a glimpse of our rolling green hills! They don’t last long but it makes for some unbelievable, magical photos. And as mentioned earlier, your weddings vendors ALWAYS have a backup plan. That’s why we’re good at what we do!
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The Location
San Luis Obispo is the perfect wedding destination because of its beautiful scenery, convenient location, and wide range of wedding venues for any budget. But what about our out-of-state couples?
Situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo is still an accessible location for our city-dwellers or out-of-state travelers. Fly into one of these major airports and enjoy a scenic drive on Highway 101. It’s a perfect time to cross off bucket list destinations along the way such as Big Sur, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Santa Monica! Or if there will be kids or older family that cannot travel that far, they can fly right in to the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport.
San Luis Obispo is a vibrant city with a thriving art scene and a love for its local community and the outdoors. Your guests can stay at the whimsical Madonna Inn (a world-famous hotel), see the latest family-friendly film at the Sunset Theater, hike Bishop Peak, wine taste in Edna Valley and visit the year-round Thursday Farmer’s Market in downtown SLO! There’s so much to do here in San Luis Obispo – send us a message for more of our favorite local to-do’s 😉
The Vendors
Last but not least, the people of SLO are some of the kindest and most welcoming around! You can rest assured that you and your guests will feel right at home in town and at your wedding.
The San Luis Obispo wedding industry is a special one. We’re close-knit. Being in a smaller community, you get to know each individual and the talent and hard work they possess; it is nothing short of incredible!
The vast majority of vendors in this small town area are highly experienced and skilled in their fields. This means your big day will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism!
The Venues
So you’ve decided San Luis Obispo County IS where you’ll be married! Congratulations! You made one of the best decisions ever. But now you ask ‘What venue is right for us?’ One of the toughest decisions for couples to make! You will find hundreds of venues scattered along the coast and in the hills. A few of our favorite locations are Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Cayucos, and of course San Luis Obispo itself. And the city also offers unique and historic wedding venues, like the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa!
SLO is home to some of the most gorgeous venues in all of California. From rustic barns to cliffside views, there’s a spot here that’s sure to fit your vision and your budget. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and follow along our “Approved Venues” Series on Reels!
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