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Morro Bay Ranch Wedding

Shannon and Devin, August 15th, 2020

This Morro Bay Ranch wedding was a literal dream come true. Planning a wedding in the middle of a global pandemic is no joke. Unfortunately, Shannon and Devin found this out first hand. Especially since rules and regulations change by the minute right now. Since they lost their venue, they decided to move their wedding to Shannon’s family ranch in Morro Bay, California. Turns out that was kismet. Despite morning lightning storms, a pandemic, and more, their wedding went off without a hitch!

Shannon and Devin met at the American Rodeo a few years ago. You can read their engagement blog post here. While we braved a cold and cloudy day for that session, we got lucky with a gorgeous and warm day for their wedding. Shannon comes from a rodeo family. Her mom and sister barrel race and Shannon has done multiple events. Furthermore, her dad is none other than John W. Jones Jr. Champion Steer Wrestler and was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1996. Additionally qualifying for the NFR twice in tie-down roping. But enough about him!

Not only was it a perfect day, but Shannon and Devin made stunning and unique choices for their perfect wedding day. Colorful flowers, a mariachi band, a badass band from Nashville for the reception, stunning rentals for epic lounge areas and so much more! Needless to say, everywhere you looked was perfection. It goes without saying that if you looked in Shannon and Devin’s general direction at any point during the night all you saw were smiles and so much love!

Undoubtedly the ceremony site was special due to a wedding arch made from manzanita branches found on their Morro Bay ranch by the father of the bride. The dessert table was gorgeous. Without a doubt, the food from the Far Western was beyond excellent. And unquestionably, one of the most touching mother son dances I’ve ever witnessed.

To top it off we had a STELLAR vendor team. Roll call at the end of the post.

Enjoy the photos from the day and to the happy couple: here’s to love, laughter, and happily ever after!

Colorful bridal bouquet by Elizabeth Hay Photography
southwestern invitation set
bridal details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Bridal party popping confetti
Wrangler NFR champion buckles
Bridesmaids helping bride get ready by Elizabeth Hay Photography
bride and mother of the bride before wedding
western bridal jewelry
ranch bride spraying perfume on before her wedding
groom tying his tie prior to wedding
custom denim jackets for western wedding by Marvel Rose Designs
western Bride and Bridesmaids showing up in a Chevy truck for portraits.
Morro Bay Ranch wedding for Shannon and Devin by Elizabeth Hay Photography
groom and groomsmen before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bride and bridesmaids before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and bridesmaids before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bride and bridesmaids before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography with bridal bouquets
western bride and bridesmaids before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography with bridal bouquets
western bride and bridesmaid before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography with bridal bouquets
mother and sister of the bride smiling before Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bridal bouquet wrap for Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride before her Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and horse before her Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and palomino horse before her Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and palomino gelding before her Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bride and palomino horse before her Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western groom smiling against barn wood wall prior to Morro bay Ranch wedding
western groom and groomsmen against barn smiling prior to Morro Bay Ranch wedding
western bride and bridesmaids with Tinker Tin bar cart for Morro Bay Ranch wedding
western bride and bridesmaids with Tinker Tin bar cart for Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bride and bridesmaids with round hay bales prior to Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Morro Bay Ranch wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Morro Bay Ranch wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography and custom sign by Marvel Rose Designs
ceremony site for Morro Bay Ranch wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
flowers for Morro Bay Ranch wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
custom ceremony site for Morro Bay Ranch wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Resistol bus provided for Morro Bay Ranch wedding for Shannon and Devin
groom tearing up as he sees his bride come down the aisle at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
groom smiling as he sees his bride come down the aisle at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
bride smiling at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
groom smiling at bride at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
bride and groom exchanging vows at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
bride and groom exchanging rings at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
bride and groom first kiss at Morro Bay Ranch wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
bride and groom kiss at western wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western wedding confetti exit by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western wedding confetti exit by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bridal party by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bridal party by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bridal party by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bridal party by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bridal party by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western wedding mariachi band by Elizabeth Hay Photography
western wedding details by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
dessert table by Elizabeth Hay Photography
dessert table by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
ranch bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography

Vendor Roll Call:
Taylor Rentals
All About Events
One Hundred Chairs
Amanda Holder Events and Wedding
Freestyle Events
Kramer Events
The Queens Bees
Avenue Twelve Rentals
Elizabeth Hay Photography
Nikki Marie Photography (second shooter)
Jack Hutchinson Videography
SLO Balloon Girl
Brooke Edelman Floral Design
Far Western Tavern
Bonnie Marie Loftus
SLODOCO
Joe and Martina
Mariachi Mexicanismo
Tinker Tin Company
Marvel Design Co
Grace Loves Lace
Show Me Your Mumu
Wrangler
Resistol
Stetson USA
Miz Lina Weaver

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