Ancient Peaks Barn Wedding | Suzie + Tanner

Weddings

Apr 12

man and woman getting married at ancient peaks barn in san luis obispo

Suzie and Tanner’s Ancient Peaks Barn wedding was filled with warmth, color, and California sunshine. With rolling hills, wide-open skies, and vineyard views in all directions, their wedding day felt as expansive and joyful as their love story.

THEIR ENGAGEMENT: A romantic engagement session in a meadow in the Thousand Oaks hills.

Suzie and Tanner met in college and have been inseparable ever since. Tanner proposed with a surprise family-filled moment at Balboa Park, and the energy they brought to their wedding day reflected that same sweetness and intention. They are the kindest souls—and it showed in every part of their wedding day, from private vows to giddy laughter on the dance floor and everything in between.

Wedding Photos at Ancient Peaks Barn on the Santa Margarita Ranch

Located on the historic Santa Margarita Ranch—a property with roots dating back to California’s Mission era in the 1800s—Ancient Peaks Barn is surrounded by stories as old as the land itself. Tucked between the vineyards and rugged mountains of Central California, this venue is an absolute gem.

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Central California Wedding Photographers | Bride and Groom Get Ready

With Suzie’s family roots in the neighboring Santa Margarita area, the couple got ready at nearby family homes, surrounded and celebrated by their loved ones.

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flat lay details at a wedding at ancient peaks barn in san luis obispo

bride giving her mom a gift on her wedding day

bride and her mom crying on her wedding day

bride's mother helping her put on her wedding dress

bride putting on her earrings on the day of her wedding

portrait of a bride and her mother helping her put on a necklace

close up photo of a bride touching her necklace

bride's first look with her bridesmaids who are wearing colorful mismatching dresses

groom in a tan suit getting ready for his wedding day with his groomsmen

groom in a tan suit sharing a toast with his groomsmen who are wearing gray suits

portrait of a groom wearing a tan suit standing under a tree at ancient peaks barn in san luis obispo

First Look and Portraits at Ancient Peaks Barn | San Luis Obispo Wedding Photography

Once they arrived at Ancient Peaks Barn, Suzie and Tanner shared a first look in a quiet corner of the vineyard and read private vows to each other.

bride in a white dress holding her vow book

bride and groom's first look at their ancient peaks barn wedding

groom in a tan suit crying and the bride reading vows to him

bridesmaids in bright mismatching dresses walking with the bride in a row under a tree

Central California Coast Wedding Photographers | Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Vineyard Views

The outdoor ceremony overlooked the vineyards and sunlit hills surrounding the barn. Guests watched as Suzie and Tanner exchanged vows with the golden light stretching across the landscape. The setting made the moment feel grounded, intimate, and timeless.

Barn Wedding Reception | Outdoor Cocktail Hour

Following the ceremony, guests gathered back near the barn for cocktail hour and the reception, with drinks flowing and the first round of heartfelt speeches from the couple’s loved ones. The late afternoon had a relaxed, celebratory vibe that set the tone for the night ahead.

Sunset Portraits in the Vineyard | Ancient Peaks Barn Wedding Photos

As the sun began to dip, we stepped away from the reception into the golden fields and vineyard rows surrounding Ancient Peaks Barn. The soft light, tall summer grasses, and newlywed joy between Suzie and Tanner made for portraits that feel warm and timeless.

First Dance, Cake, and Celebration | Barn Wedding Reception at Night

Back at the barn reception, the night continued with the couple’s first dance, a playful cake cutting, and a packed dance floor, complete with light sticks. It was the kind of wedding night that felt like pure celebration—easy, heartfelt, and unforgettable.