bride and groom walk hand in hand and laugh together during their hilltop golden hour formal bridal portrait session at the loomis family barn in arroyo grande, california, captured by san luis obispo wedding photographer poppy and vine

Paige and Tyler truly had the most picturesque June day for their wedding out east of Arroyo Grande, at the stunning Loomis Family Barn.

Better yet, their wedding was truly a family affair, with close friends and family members coming together to make their day a reality, with personal touches all over. The vibe was electric- these two have truly amassed a wonderful, supportive group of friends over the years, and it made for a party so good we all decided to stay later to keep the fun going well into the evening.

We’ll start with Paige and Tyler. These two are some of the most gentle, humble people we’ve ever met. It was so evident from the first day we chatted with them they were so about loving each other well, and honoring God with their relationship. It was also super clear that they were hoping to make their wedding day a BIG celebration, and we were on board to spend this day with them!!

Their story began when they were just thirteen years old, when they sparked a friendship that never ended. Though Paige & Tyler were close through high school, they never dated each other. When the two returned to California after college, they began hanging out again, and this time everyone assumed they were dating. They survived the friend zone and all the fun that comes with that, and eventually came to the realization that their friendship was meant to be one of the ~ forever ~ variety (the best kind in our opinion).

Paige & Tyler’s day was so beautiful and unique to them, too! They shared with us how beautiful the Loomis Family Barn was, and were especially excited about the hilltop sunset spot the property offered (scroll to see it in real life, YOU GUYS THIS PLACE WAS INCREDIBLE!!!). Family and friends helped out with coordination, setting up for their day, Paige’s hair, video, and so much more. It was really, really special to see how eager Paige & Tyler’s people were to love and serve them on their best day. When I say this wedding brought a whole different (and welcome, and beautiful) energy than we typically see, we mean it. The hard work of everyone involved (Paige & Tyler included) did not go unnoticed. This day was real, personal, and wasn’t a massive production like a lot of weddings are these days.

The day began with getting ready- the guys icing the heck out of each other at their Airbnb, and the gals helping put the finishing touches on the reception space. Once everyone was ready, we all headed out under one of Loomis’ many giant oak trees for Paige & Tyler’s ceremony, featuring a string trio, an intimate prayer moment with Paige’s parents, and Paige promising not to spill lettuce all over Tyler’s truck when they eat Del Taco. The reception got underway just after Paige & Tyler officially became husband and wife, and a night full of delicious bbq (I still think about the garlic bread daily), some really touching speeches, a dance party so good we couldn’t help but jump into ourselves, and finally a glow stick grand exit before they drove off into forever in Tyler’s (hopefully) lettuce-free truck.

Every wedding we have the honor of photographing is so different, and this one was just a whole new kind of special. Celebrating the best promise two people can make each other alongside Paige & Tyler holds memories for us that will never make us stop smiling. We’re so grateful for these two, their families, and their friends, for making our job so much fun, and for just being the greatest folks to spend a whole day with! Now without further ado, we present to you Paige & Tyler’s wedding gallery…..