Some weddings feel like a big production. Others feel like home. Amy and Shawn’s celebration at Spreafico Farms in San Luis Obispo was the kind that made you want to kick off your shoes, grab a drink, and stay all night.

From the moment the day started, there was a lightness in the air — easy laughter, music spilling through the windows, and zero pressure to perform. For a couple who built their relationship on fun, low-key connection (their first date was a group brewery hang, after all!), this day was so true to them. Laid back, full of heart, and all about community.

Amy and Shawn’s California Wedding Venue: Spreafico Farms

Spreafico Farms felt like an extension of Amy and Shawn. Tucked into the gorgeous hills of San Luis Obispo, the venue brought cozy vineyard charm with just enough wild around the edges. Rolling views, warm sunshine, and that perfect kind of breeze made the whole day feel like a slow exhale.

The setting absolutely invited people to relax. Nothing was overly polished or stiff. It felt real. Guests sipped drinks surrounded by vineyards, dinner happened under open skies, and the whole celebration had that “gather around the table and stay awhile” energy. For couples who want a wedding that feels less like a photoshoot and more like their life, turned up a notch, this is it!

Documentary-Style, All the Way

Amy and Shawn didn’t want overly posed photos. What they wanted was to feel the day again when they looked back. They trusted me to do what I do best — document the honest, in-between stuff. The hand squeezes. The deep belly laughs. The quiet forehead kisses when no one else was watching.

And let me tell you, when a couple gives you that kind of trust, the whole vibe shifts. The day becomes about living, not performing. And that’s when the magic shows up.

From Bumble to Forever

Their love story started in the most them way possible: matching on Bumble and meeting up for a group date at a brewery. No pressure, no expectations, just a fun, casual hang with friends. That easy energy has defined their relationship ever since. They’re the kind of couple who make everyone feel welcome, who laugh easily, and who know that joy isn’t in the big, dramatic moments. It’s in the everyday stuff.

Their wedding was a reflection of that same energy. Intentional, lighthearted, and rooted in what really matters: each other, their people, and some seriously good food.

The Flow of Amy and Shawn’s California Wedding Day

The day began with a slow, intentional rhythm, no rush, no stress. Instead of doing a first look, Amy and Shawn chose to take portraits separately before the ceremony. It added this quiet anticipation to the day that felt really special, like they were building up to something meaningful rather than staging a big reveal. When it came time for the ceremony, it all unfolded with a view straight out of a postcard — rolling hills behind them, golden light spilling over everything, and a perfect mix of laughter and tears from their guests.

Afterward, everyone headed into cocktail hour, mingling among the vineyards while Amy and Shawn slipped away for a few quiet minutes together. You could feel the joy radiating off of them — equal parts “we did it” and “we still can’t believe it’s real.” Dinner was served family-style under the open sky, with long tables, heartfelt toasts, and that kind of easy, communal energy you can’t fake. As the sun set, the dance floor came alive, and the night flowed naturally into celebration mode, full of spontaneous dance moves, sweet surprises, and the kind of laughter that echoed well into the evening.

Their San Luis Obispo Vendor Team

Venue: Spreafico Farms

Coordination: Kendalyn Grayson Events

Catering: Old Slo BBQ

Bartending: Daring to Dream Events

Florals: Frugal & Foraged

Design + Signage: With Flourish

Dress: Made With Love Bridal via Moondance Bridal

Accessories: Perlina Designs

Hair & Makeup: CC Wedding Beauty, Santa Barbara Bridal, Beauty by Kelly Mendoza

Ceremony Music/DJ: Dan Curcio Music

Dessert: Negranti Creamery

Rentals: SLO Party Rentals

Videography: Jade Forest Films

If you’re planning a wedding that’s more about presence than perfection, you’re my kind of people. Whether you’re getting married on a farm, in the city, or under your grandma’s backyard tree, I’m here to document what it felt like. Reach out and let’s make it happen!