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La Cuesta Ranch
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"We had our wedding 5/20/23 and let me tell you, we had so many compliments on the venue! Not only..."
"Gabriel was absolutely fantastic to work with. He truly cares about making sure your day is perfect..."
About this venue
La Cuesta Ranch is a rustic wedding venue based in San Luis Obispo, California. With a stunning landscape and rolling hills, this venue features a quaint old barn with large wooden doors for the unique, farm-style couple that desires a cozy, ranch-style wedding! This space offers impeccable service and a welcoming atmosphere.
Facilities and Capacity
La Cuesta Ranch can accommodate up to 500 wedding guests. With a charming, large wooden barn, this venue space features giant surrounding trees along the premises to hang delicate lights for an added glow. It also adds a hint of privacy and shade. They also hold expansive grassy lawns for outdoor receptions, with the barn as a lovely backdrop.
Services Offered
La Cuesta Ranch works hard to ensure their wedding venue is kept pristine and kept for their clients. Their services include:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal suite
- Chairs
- Parking
- Tables
What You'll Love About La Cuesta Ranch
Couples love the stunning beauty of the ranch and its ground, making for genuinely breathtaking photographs, particularly at sunset. They also rave about the dedicated event team, who work tirelessly to ensure the big day is seamless and unforgettable. Check out the Real Weddings section to see examples of celebrations that have taken place at La Cuesta Ranch.
Experience
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14 years in business
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We speak English
Weddings at this venue
Whitney & Julian
63 photos
Travis & Britt
19 photos
Anisa & Ray
30 photos
Ian & Katie
28 photos
FAQ
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$9,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$9,500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$9,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$9,500
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
10
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
11
Describe your venue:
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Signature Drink
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
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Reviews of La Cuesta Ranch
Weddingwire
43 reviews
Google
44 reviews
Natalie Sent on 08/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Best Venue Ever!
We had our wedding 5/20/23 and let me tell you, we had so many compliments on the venue! Not only was Gabe extremely helpful throughout the whole process, he really works hard to make all your dreams come true. The venue is perfectly situated, close to downtown but tucked between the hills so you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. The sunset pictures are located at the very top of the highest hill top with an incredible view, straight out of a fairytale.
If you are looking for a rustic wedding, look no further. We cannot recommend this venue and Gabe enough.
If you are looking for a rustic wedding, look no further. We cannot recommend this venue and Gabe enough.
Alexis Sent on 07/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Best Decision We Made
Gabriel was absolutely fantastic to work with. He truly cares about making sure your day is perfect and helps out anyway he can. He is extremely professional and was great with communication. The ranch is breath taking and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful it was and how great Gabriel is. We could not have asked for a more perfect venue or venue owner to work with. We took Gabriel’s recommendations for a wedding coordinator and bartenders and those were also some of the best vendors to work with. I can honestly say my day went perfectly and a lot of it was due to how great and hands on Gabriel is.
Lauren Sent on 01/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue!
We are so happy we went with La Cuesta Ranch for our venue! Gabriel is so accommodating and went above and beyond to make our wedding special. He made our lives so much easier by providing tables, chairs, furniture, lawn games, lighting options, decor and more! This venue comes with so much that you really get your money's worth. We instantly fell in love with the charm of the ranch and the ceremony site. At night, when the lights above the reception area light up, it's truly magical. The best part was sunset photos! Gabriel took us & our photographers up the hills for sunset. It was my favorite part of our wedding. Our guests loved our venue and Gabriel! We couldn't have been happier with our decision.
Nicole Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating
We loved La Cuesta Ranch
La Cuesta ranch was an easy venue choice. Not only are you booking a beautiful location, but you also have included extras such as: tables, chairs, decor (including altars, chandeliers, signs, center pieces, and more), on-site bathroom, golf cart shuttle from parking to ceremony, and more. The best “extra” included would be venue owner Gabriel. Gabriel is invaluable. He responds quickly to emails, is very resourceful, and is easy to trust. He genuinely cares about the bride’s day but will also tell you the truth in any part during the planning process to ensure that the day will go smoothly. Day of the wedding, he also drives you two miles into the ranch in his four wheel cart for sunset photos; and these pictures are absolutely stunning.
To note, he does have some ground rules but they’re fair: venue not responsible to set up/break down tables and chairs, no hard alcohol (but you can have two signature drinks), and slo safe ride must be hired. Overall, we loved having our wedding here and got so many compliments on our venue choice.
To note, he does have some ground rules but they’re fair: venue not responsible to set up/break down tables and chairs, no hard alcohol (but you can have two signature drinks), and slo safe ride must be hired. Overall, we loved having our wedding here and got so many compliments on our venue choice.
Teddi Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect day
I don’t even know where to start Gabriel and his family exceeded every expectation we had on our wedding day! From picking out the venue to every single venue visit to rehearsal dinner he was always very accommodating and helped in anyway he could. Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful every guest could not stop talking about how beautiful the venue was. The highlight of our wedding day was for sure our sunset photos where Gabriel took us to the top of the golden rolling hills where we got the MOST PERFECT sunset photos ever. I I cannot have asked for a better wedding day. Don’t walk RUN to book la Cuesta ranch for your wedding venue!
Jessica Sent on 05/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Hands down the perfect venue for our day!
When we visited La Cuesta Ranch our breaths were taken away by the natural beauty and all of the work Gabriel and his family have done to maintain the property. Gabriel was a fantastic person to work with and helped make our day perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better space and everyone at La Cuesta went above and beyond!
Melissa Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating
La Cuesta Ranch! Beautiful!
If you want someone who will take care of you and your special day and makes sure that everything runs smoothly. I highly recommend Gabriel! He’s amazing. Our day couldn’t have gone any better thanks to him and his family! We appreciate everything. Our wedding was beautiful and we’re so thankful.
Meghan Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue with easy going host!
Gabe is awesome to work with! We loved everything about his venue! It was great that there was so much space and different areas. There were some restrictions that he did not budge on but for many other things he was open to doing what we wanted to do. We can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary for all the years to come!
Anisa Sent on 07/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Great venue with the best vibes
We visited La Cuesta after seeing 6 other venues and as soon as we got there we knew it was perfect for us. Dreamy, a little rustic, laid back and absolutely gorgeous. It checked all the boxes! The cherry on top was getting to work with the Owner, Gabe. His excitement and passion is contagious and absolutely sets the tone for the big day and his top-notch list of vendor recommendations was incredibly valuable to us. Dream venue! Thank you La Cuesta Ranch!
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La Cuesta Ranch frequently asked questions
La Cuesta Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Parking
- Tables
The space offered by La Cuesta Ranch for wedding events is known for:
- Farm/Ranch
- Historic Building
La Cuesta Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
La Cuesta Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
La Cuesta Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Get Ready Rooms
La Cuesta Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Altar/Arch
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Tables
La Cuesta Ranch is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.