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Celebrate Your Wedding at The Penny
Discover the perfect setting for your intimate wedding at The Penny. Our unique aesthetic, central location, and carefully curated amenities set the stage for stylish ceremonies and receptions. Nestled in downtown San Luis Obispo, our venue provides a charming backdrop, surrounded by the beauty of the Central Coast. With the areas best hotels, restaurants and nightlife within walking distance, your guests will love the quintessential SLO exerperience.
Why Choose The Penny?
- Unique aesthetic in the heart of downtown SLO
- Convenient central location
- Thoughtfully curated amenities and in-house services
- Recommended vetted vendors for a stress-free experience
- Expert team with over two decades of event expertise
A Streamlined Planning Experience
At The Penny, we prioritize your wedding planning journey. Our packages include a comprehensive list of included amenities, furniture, and services that surpass other venue offerings on the Central Coast. Elevate your celebration with our specialty rentals, offering everything from practical patio essentials to design-focused decor, ensuring your day is as unique as your love story.
Included Amenities
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Over 2,200 SQ FT of historic brick interior, over 1,600 sq ft private landscaped patio
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Exclusive access to extensive list of specialty rentals and decor (ie. think candles, dried floral installations, gorgeous lounge vignettes, etc)
- Gorgeous bridal lounge and showroom space
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ADA accessible venue space & bathrooms
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Dedicated & experienced event staff on-site
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Thoughtfully curated vendor suggestions
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Catering area
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Custom built tables and chairs for all packages
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Custom built bar
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Security
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Wifi
- Plentiful indoor plants
Available Add Ons
- In house coordination
- In house bar catering services
- Extensive list of decor rentals: candles, signage, lounge furniture, dried florals, photobooth, dessert stations, sweetheart tables, and more
Capacity
With almost 4,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, The Penny can accommodate a variety of different set-ups. As a general estimate, we can accommodate up to 125 guests for an on site ceremony and/or seated reception, and up to 200 for a combined indoor/outdoor cocktail style event.
- Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions
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?
$6,800
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
6,800
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?
$6,800
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
6,800
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$25
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
1
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
2
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall
Barn
Historic Building
Loft
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
China
Flatware
Glassware
What transportation and access is available?
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
Reviews of The Penny
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The Penny is praised as a gorgeous, versatile downtown venue with great indoor/outdoor spaces and many photo ops. Couples appreciated the all-inclusive packages, strong preferred-vendor list, and plentiful in-house rentals that simplify planning. The attentive on-site coordination team made planning stress-free and the wedding day seamless. Highly recommended.
Makayla Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating
This is THE spot!!!
If you want a wedding that feels effortless, joyful, and downright unforgettable, The Penny is where you do it. We got married here last month and it was the BEST day of our lives!! Choosing to have our day here was hands-down the smartest decision we made. From the second we stepped into the venue for our first tour, everything just clicked. We live in Arizona but knew we wanted to get married on the Central Coast. During our tour, Lauren truly listened to what mattered to us and showed us exactly how those details would come to life on our wedding day. That meant everything. We weren’t just potential clients touring a venue, we were fiancés getting ready to celebrate the rest of our lives together, and Lauren never lost sight of that.
Once we signed on, our planner Lindsey walked us through every detail with so much confidence and warmth that planning from a state away actually felt easy. Something we didn’t really think about during this whole process is just how much time you end up spending with your planner - leaning on them to help you through the day, asking them for advice. By the end of it all, Lindsey felt like an old friend and we knew we could trust her with our vision for the day.
The Penny has a preferred vendor list that is absolutely epic, and it was SUPER helpful for people like us who weren’t local. They were also completely open to working with any vendors we’d already chosen. We picked our bar and catering from their preferred list and came back out for tastings with each. Both experiences were incredible - I could write full reviews on each of them too!! We also chose to use a few other vendors from their list and we were so glad we did. Great venues attract great partners, and it showed every step of the way.
The entire team at The Penny brings real passion to what they do, and you can feel it in every moment. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how seamless the day was and how stunning the space is. The Penny gave us the wedding we dreamed of and then some - we want to relive this day over and over and over. We cannot recommend The Penny enough!!
Makayla and Spencer
Once we signed on, our planner Lindsey walked us through every detail with so much confidence and warmth that planning from a state away actually felt easy. Something we didn’t really think about during this whole process is just how much time you end up spending with your planner - leaning on them to help you through the day, asking them for advice. By the end of it all, Lindsey felt like an old friend and we knew we could trust her with our vision for the day.
The Penny has a preferred vendor list that is absolutely epic, and it was SUPER helpful for people like us who weren’t local. They were also completely open to working with any vendors we’d already chosen. We picked our bar and catering from their preferred list and came back out for tastings with each. Both experiences were incredible - I could write full reviews on each of them too!! We also chose to use a few other vendors from their list and we were so glad we did. Great venues attract great partners, and it showed every step of the way.
The entire team at The Penny brings real passion to what they do, and you can feel it in every moment. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how seamless the day was and how stunning the space is. The Penny gave us the wedding we dreamed of and then some - we want to relive this day over and over and over. We cannot recommend The Penny enough!!
Makayla and Spencer
Erica T. Sent on 10/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Wedding Venue in SLO
We had such an amazing experience working with The Penny! The building is such an awesome space and we loved having the mix of indoor/outdoor to take advantage of the great weather. We opted for the all-inclusive package and it was an absolute game changer - having all the decor options, the lounge space (essential!!), catering, bar service, desert, and coordination included saved us so much hassle (and probably our sanity). Lindsey was on top of everything we needed in the lead-up with helping design the tablescapes and floor plans to coordinating with all our vendors, and Lauren ran everything flawlessly weekend-of. Everything was absolutely gorgeous - everyone (including us!) had such an amazing time and we are so grateful for the whole team that made our day perfect!
Sharon Sent on 05/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect Fit For Our 75 Person Wedding
The Penny is absolutely amazing!!! From the moment we toured the venue, we were immediately impressed and knew it would be a great fit for our wedding. We also hired them for their wedding coordination services, and it was the best decision we made. The entire team was excellent (especially our coordinator Lindsey). They all went so far above and beyond what we ever expected. I couldn't have been happier with both the year long planning process and the actual wedding day itself. They actually made the entire planning stress-free, as we leaned heavily on them for vendor recommendations, rentals, decorations, and everything turned out absolutely perfect. The wedding day was seamless, easy, and truly beautiful. I genuinely can't recommend this venue and their incredible team enough!
Jazmine Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing downtown SLO venue - highly recommend
We got married at The Penny in November 2023 - we planned our wedding in 6 months and Lauren and her team were stellar. I really appreciated how much I could lean on them for the design / aesthetics of the day and didn't need to coordinate decor rentals since they have so many items in house. Lauren's team took care of every contract, timeline, set-up everything. Her team is detailed, kind, and on top of everything. In general, The Penny is a great location and really lovely venue. We had 70 people at our wedding, and the size of the space felt just right. I would highly recommend The Penny - not just for weddings, but any event!
Marissa Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Our dream wedding!
The Penny was the perfect venue for our wedding with about 100 guests. The team was incredible and enthusiastic to work with and did SO much to make the entire process easy for us. This is the perfect wedding venue if you want to have a walkable downtown area and plan a nearby after party! The team put so much into making all the decor and set up for the day flawless. I would highly recommend utilizing their month of coordinator option too.
Harper Sent on 06/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue.
i love the penny, everything about it is amazing. the distance to everything and all the photo ops make it extremely convenient. the venue is insanely gorgeous and the girls that work there are sooo helpful. they truly listened to everything i had wanted and set it up exactly as i would’ve done.
Brooke Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Loved everything about The Penny!
We had the best experience with The Penny for our wedding. Lauren, Anelise and Tiana were all so wonderful to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. I loved how easy The Penny made it for rentals so we did not have to go through outside companies. They also did an amazing job with "my vision" and the space looked so beautiful the day of the ceremony and I could not have been happier. I definitely recommend adding the 'day of coordinator' to your package, they will start contacting your vendors 6 weeks before the date and save you from a lot of headaches and stress :)
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The Penny frequently asked questions
The Penny includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Set Up
- Tables
The Penny includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at The Penny includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- Open Bar
- Signature Drink
The space offered by The Penny for wedding events is known for:
- Banquet Hall
- Barn
- Historic Building
- Loft
The Penny offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
The Penny offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Penny offers the following services for wedding events:
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Wifi
The Penny offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Aisle Runners
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Photo booth
- Tables
The Penny 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.