Guide to the Perfect Wedding in Downtown San Luis Obispo
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Planning your dream wedding just got easier. Whether you're a local or planning a destination celebration, downtown San Luis Obispo is filled with charming shops, creative vendors, and expert services that can bring your vision to life. From the perfect dress to a picture-perfect venue, here's your guide to tying the knot in the heart of SLO.

Catering: Mistura
Delight your guests with bold flavors and artfully presented dishes from Mistura. This gourmet Peruvian restaurant offers fresh, elevated menu options perfect for your wedding reception.
Flowers: Open Air Flowers
Let your wedding bloom with custom floral designs from Open Air Flowers. They create everything from hand-tied bouquets and table arrangements to arches and boutonnieres, using the freshest seasonal blooms.
Pajama Sets: Fanny Wrappers
Make getting ready even more special with silky-soft pajama sets, slips, and lace pieces from Fanny Wrappers. This local boutique has perfect gifts for the bride and bridal party, with plenty of stylish and cozy options.
Custom Silverware: Junk Girls
Add a touch of charm and personality to your big day with hand-stamped silverware from Junk Girls. Customize pieces with initials, your wedding date, or sweet sayings for a meaningful keepsake.
Bridal Jewelry: B. Anthony & Co.
Every love story deserves a beautiful beginning—and the perfect ring. B. Anthony & Co. offers a wide variety of timeless and contemporary styles, helping you find the ideal engagement ring or wedding band.
Wedding Dresses: Epiphany Bridal Boutique
Find the dress at Epiphany Bridal Boutique, where personal service and curated collections make dress shopping a joy. They also carry elegant mother-of-the-bride options so everyone can look and feel their best.
Custom-Made Suits: Patrick James
Suit up in style with Patrick James. Choose from a range of in-store suits and expert tailoring services, or create a fully custom look from fabric to buttons for your wedding day.
Waxing: Fawn Luxe Esthetics
Feel confident and pampered before you say “I do” with waxing services at Fawn Luxe Esthetics. Specializing in Brazilian and brow waxing, they use high-quality wax and soothing essential oils to leave your skin smooth and glowing.
Stay: SLO Brew Lofts
Stay in the heart of downtown at the stylish SLO Brew Lofts. These beautifully designed spaces are perfect for bridal party hangouts, pre-wedding photos, or even your first night as newlyweds.
Wedding Dresses: Mareh Couture
Step into Mareh Couture to find a one-of-a-kind wedding dress that fits your style. They also offer a curated collection of accessories to complete your bridal look.
Dried Flowers: Idlewild Floral
Ditch the bouquet preservation kits—Idlewild Floral creates gorgeous dried floral arrangements that last. From bouquets and boutonnieres to hanging installations, these designs are stunning and sustainable.
Bridal Hairstyling: Twig & Arrow
Get glam with The Wedding Beauty Collective inside Twig & Arrow Salon. Their talented team will ensure you're glowing from the aisle to the after-party with personalized hair and makeup services.
Venue: The Penny
Celebrate your love in one of downtown SLO’s most romantic venues. The Penny offers an all-inclusive experience and a dreamy setting with space for up to 125 guests—ideal for intimate, unforgettable weddings.
Mentioned in this Post
SLO Brew Lofts
738 Higuera Street
The Penny
664 Marsh Street
Twig & Arrow Salon
712 Marsh Street
The Junk Girls
870 Monterey Street
Mistura
570 Higuera Street
B. Anthony & Co. Jewelers
674 Higuera Street
Open Air Flowers
1003 Osos Street
Epiphany Bridal Boutique
641 Higuera Street
Patrick James Inc.
641 Higuera Street
Fanny Wrappers
856 Higuera Street
Idlewild Floral Co.
746 Higuera Street
Mareh Couture
778 Higuera Street
Fawn Luxe Esthetics
1112 Garden Street