Ancient Peaks Barn Wedding | Suzie + Tanner
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 the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Videography at this Ancient Peaks Barn Wedding
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ANCIENT PEAKS BARN WEDDING PHOTOS | CREDITS >>
Venue | Ancient Peaks Barn
Wedding Coordinator | "I Do" Weddings + Events
Photography & Videography | Pamela Tatz Photography
DJ/MC | Mike DJ NRG Perez
Catering | Torricella Catering
Staffing | Criu Hospitality
Cake Artist | The Cakery
Bartending | Bottles & Ice
Florist | Moonglow Floral
Rentals | All About Events
Hair and Makeup Artist | Cal Coast Wedding Beauty
Signage | Skydog Designs
Jeweler | Van Gundy Diamonds
Attire | Anthropologie Weddings, Birdy Grey, Men's Wearhouse
PHOTO TEAM >>
Lead Photographer | Pamela Tatz
Associate Videographer | Jennifer Santa Maria
Second Photographer | Trine Bell
HI THERE, I’M PAMELA!
I’m the owner and lead photographer at Pamela Tatz Photography, a Los Angeles-based wedding photography studio capturing love stories authentically and naturally.
With a modern aesthetic and a documentary approach, my goal is to create photos that feel honest, nostalgic, and true to your day—just like these beautiful moments from this wedding at Ancient Peaks Barn in San Luis Obispo, California.
