The Best Wedding Vendors in Carmel, CA

The Best Wedding Vendors in Carmel, CA

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Christina Molina 

5.0

Carmel, CA
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500

Colorful Wedding Photography for Ocean Lovers On Dry Land. Let's document what inspires you, what brings magic into your lives. As a professional freediving instructor and wedding photographer based in Monterey, I'm here to celebrate your passions and love for each other in photos of a wedding day that reflect the things you care about most.

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If you are in the market for a photographer, you simply can’t do better than CMSours Photography. Christina has a way of making you feel entirely at ease while you are taking photos, that even the most camera shy of customers will immediately feel comfortable with her. During the day of my engagement, Christina was willing to get there earlier than planned to scope out the best areas for shots and walk me through some contingency plans in the event the weather didn’t cooperate. Having this level of communication and willingness to go above and beyond made me feel like Christina was just as invested in our engagement going smoothly as I was. Afterwards, Christina shared the photos with us super quickly, so we could send them to family and friends who couldn’t be there with us. We can’t recommend Christina enough - she is highly personable, professional, and her photos make for beautiful treasures that we will cherish forever!
Dan, 3 years ago
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Deanna Delgado Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Carmel, CA

In 2020, I took a leap and left my 9-to-5 job to pursue my passion for photography full-time. Now, as a dedicated wedding and lifestyle photographer, I’m thrilled to capture the special moments that mean the most to you. I take pride in delivering high-quality photos and genuinely enjoy being part of your big day. Based in Aptos, I also serve the surrounding areas of the Monterey Bay region, and I’m always ready to travel wherever your love story takes us!

Awarded Best of Zola
Deanna is kind,helpful and has calming energy. I love her Beautiful work and How she captured the love and silly moments throughout the day of the wedding day!
Cynthia A., 4 months ago
Brothers Ranch 

5.0

Watsonville, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

Spread over 25 acres of gardens, The Brothers Ranch features palms, tropical flowers, and bamboo that helps transport couples and their guests to another place. This lush landscape serves to enhance a couple’s wedding theme and is complete with a refurbished courtyard and barn. The Brothers Ranch has multiple ceremony and reception areas to choose from, both inside and out. In addition, there is a bar, full kitchen, and designated dressing rooms, along with the sensory-indulging gardens. Up to 500 people can gather at this venue. Soon-to-be-weds can choose their own caterer to be approved by the ranch, allowing the pair to customize their day to their tastes and preferences. Parking is available, with overflow as well. There is only one event planned per day, and the couple has the day before and after the event for setting and cleaning up. The staff is eager to help couples achieve the wedding day they have always wanted!

We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding! The ceremony lawn is absolutely gorgeous, and it was surreal to be married surrounded by lush flowers and towering bamboo. The reception space is beautiful and modern looking with beautiful lighting and an abundance of plants that make the area feel so warm and inviting. During the event and well after, our guests were gushing over how unique and picturesque our venue was! Our absolutely favorite part of the venue was working with Jonathan and Jessie! They are so down to earth, sweet and incredibly accommodating and felt like instant friends. If you are on the fence on hiring the Wedding Crashers, DO IT! They were a huge hit with our guests and now my husband and I are plotting ways to get some goats of our own! 10/10 Recommend having your wedding at The Brothers Ranch! You will have incredible pictures and beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!
Anisa S., 4 months ago
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Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings 

5.0

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 270 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $9,040
  • Offer

Nestled along the dramatic cliffs and gorgeous white-sand beaches of the Central California Coast, Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings boasts exceptional views across Monterey County. Choose from either the garden ceremony site set alongside Palo Corona Regional Park - an area of outstanding natural beauty - or head down to nearby Monastery Beach for a toes-in-the-sand beach wedding ceremony. Then, settle into your choice of elegant reception rooms, where the modern chandeliers and bistro lights provide a romantic glow guaranteed to make everyone feel the love.

Carmel Fields was the perfect wedding venue! The venue itself is beautiful, newly remodeled with a beautiful nature preserve for photos. The planning staff was incredibly responsive, accommodated all of our additional asks and requests, and helped consolidate all the planning into one place. Our day could not have been better. I would absolutely recommend this venue for couples who want to streamline the planning process but not compromise on quality.
Molly N., 23 days ago
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Autumn Marcelle Design 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carmel, CA

As a Northern California luxury wedding florist specializing in timeless, garden-style weddings, we weave together nature's poetry, crafting tapestries of floral artistry that tell your unique love story. From the vibrant heart of the San Francisco Bay Area to the idyllic embrace of Carmel Valley, our passion ignites, our creativity blooms, and dreams are transformed into breathtaking reality. Based in Santa Cruz, CA and serving San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel Valley, the Central Coast & Destinations.

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Autumn epitomizes the "dream" wedding vendor - talented, professional, prompt, detail oriented, flexible, and wholeheartedly devoted to producing the best work. I found that many other florists had a very formulaic approach to booking weddings, and most of the generic estimates I received seemed to just focus and highlight the limitations and challenges of working within our budget. Autumn, unlike many in her profession, invested the time in writing a custom, detailed proposal, carefully crafting and curating a very plausible and creative way to bring our vision to life and well within our intended budget. Once I saw how meticulous Autumn was, before even being booked, I was immediately motivated and excited to reallocate other funds into our floral budget because for the first time in the wedding planning process, it felt totally worth it. Also surprisingly unique was the feeling that a vendor was truly excited and grateful to work wit us, whereas others seemed to overextend themselves, to a point that I often felt like I would be burdening them by asking them to "take on" on our wedding or squeeze us into their calendar. With Autumn, it felt like full on white glove service. She continued to impress throughout the entire wedding planning process and left both myself and my wedding planner very impressed and fully confirmed that we made the best decision booking her. My wedding day florals were an absolute dream come true. Autumn and her team worked tirelessly to ensure that the whole day went off without a hitch- and it did! Autumn's team was able to strategically orchestrate and repurpose florals from multiple corners of our massive venue, working tirelessly behind the scenes all day. Autumn went above and beyond to help me repurpose our wedding day florals for the remainder of our wedding weekend, adorning 2 additional wedding events - the flowers did not budge and were thoroughly enjoyed. Needless to say, my personal experience working with Autumn was wonderful and I couldn't sing her praises any louder.
Ana L., a year ago
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Secret Redwood Retreat Intimate Weddings 

5.0

Aptos, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 38 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $4,850

We offer intimate, real, connective and beautiful weddings and celebrations for 40 or less. This all-intimate wedding private property is set in a redwood forest. WE SPECIALIZE IN MICRO-WEDDING CEREMONIES AND MICRO-EVENT CELEBRATIONS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SERVING 40 OR LESS TOTAL GUESTS. Our intimate wedding and elopement package is inclusive for your filming and photography of your wedding ceremony vows, vow renewals or commitment ceremonies.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tiffani is a detailed oriented person with a kind heart. She knows how to collaborate and execute. On our wedding day, we felt relaxed knowing that Tiffani would handle everything. Plus, her staff and suggested vendors all worked out nicely. We highly recommend Tiffani and her venue in the redwoods!
Elizabeth S., 10 months ago
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Destinations with Dana 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Carmel, CA

As a wedding photographer, my connection to my couples is more important to me than anything else. Serving couples getting married in dreamy wedding locations, whether it’s a vineyard in Carmel Valley or a beach wedding in Monterey, fills my heart with so much joy. It’s always a thrill to return to venues I love, but with nearly 100 weddings in my portfolio, it still surprises me how different each and every wedding day truly is. The menu you choose, the music you dance to, the color palette that inspires you - it all comes together on your wedding day to tell your story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dana is absolutely incredible with her craft! She was nothing but professional and fun from the initial contact! We decided to hire Dana for our wedding for her light, magical photo style and we decided to add an engagement session to our package. We were so impressed with our engagement session the first time we met that I then asked her to do a mini shoot for my 30th birthday! For all three occasions Dana provided beautiful, timeless, classic photos in a timely manner! She is so fun and makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Dana was also patient and kind--with COVID we had to postpone our wedding and plans changed, she was willing to work with us through it all and provide us peace of mind. Dana's personality shines through just as bright as her pictures! We have decided she is our "family" photographer for all special occasions! I highly recommend her!
Sierra, 3 years ago
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Midnight Picnic 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Every decision offers an opportunity for reflection and collaboration with your beloved. I help couples navigate planning a huge event while staying focused on the goal of celebrating your union and commitment to one another. I work with my clients to craft customized weddings that tap into the magic of your love story, align with your values, and deepen your connection to one another.

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We really wanted a meaningful ceremony that felt true to us, was deeply ritualistic and connected to nature, and yet not religious or too gendered/ traditional. Further, our officiant is originally not from the United States, and wedding culture is quite different in her home country- we wanted to best support her to confidently create and deliver a ceremony that would seal our marriage. Mischa walked us through every step with kindness and patience, offering great ideas but mostly, prompting us with ideas, structure, and thoughtful questions to encourage us to think outside the box to create a meaningful ceremony. The result was a ceremony that many people said was one of their favorite parts of the day- and for us, too! We will never forget how sacred that moment felt, and guests came up to us after and told us they had never seen a ceremony like it- that it was unique to us, exactly what we wanted! Mischa also helped us set up the day of and has a great eye- was able to execute our vision with elegance!
Madison C., 3 months ago
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Asilomar Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Welcome! With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of capturing beautiful moments at weddings and events across the country. I approach each celebration with dedication, aiming to not only take photographs as they unfold in front of me, but also create an enjoyable experience for you. My photography style combines photojournalism and elegant portraiture to produce images that genuinely reflect the personal details, emotions, and uniqueness of your special occasion.

This October, I worked with Elope in Monterey to have a small wedding with my immediate family in attendance. I feel so unbelievably lucky that Catherine was my photographer! I showed up to my wedding without ever meeting Catherine, but her warmth and friendliness made me feel comfortable immediately. As someone who is pretty shy in front of the camera (same goes for my partner), I was surprised by how comfortable I felt in front of Catherine's lens. She really let us be ourselves and joyfully captured all the silliness that makes us who we are. I also really appreciated her helpful directions and tips for posing, which she always delivered kindly. Catherine really made us feel like she was so happy to be there and for me, that really made my experience so pleasant and memorable! Even though our package only included 60 minutes of photography, she never made us feel rushed and she really went the extra mile to get us a large variety of shots and made sure we had many photos in various configurations of our group! I've received our photos, and they are stunning! I cannot thank Catherine enough for capturing the joy of our special day!
Kelly, 7 days ago
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Amanda Jenelle Makeup and Hair 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Carmel, CA

I've been a HMUA for a little over 12 years, worked in the big city (LA) and now back in my hometown raising our 2 littles doing what I love most! I've worked all over the industry! I'm a licensed esthetician and really have found my happy place here with all my beautiful brides! I still love working on sets, all sorts of events but there's just something about being there for someone on their big day that never gets old. I've been a bride myself and can attest to the overwhelming mix of emotions that come with planning such an important day. SO I'm here to ease a bit of that for you as your day of artist! xoxo Amanda

Thank you so much for listening to my likes and dislikes when it came to my overall look! It lasted all night and I am so grateful I found you!
Krysten, 3 months ago
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Carlos Rosales Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Carmel, CA
  • Offer

Carlos Rosales Photography is a wedding and lifestyle photography company operating out of Salinas, California. Owner and lead photographer Carlos is a talented storyteller that strives to provide exceptional service to every couple he works with. He creates one-of-a-kind collections that allow his clients to relive their joyous day again and again for years to come. His work is vibrant, intentional, and evocative, encapsulating the essence of every event.

We booked Carlos to photograph our wedding, and had an amazing experience with him. His attention to detail really stood out for us, as we both wanted to have as many detail shots of our wedding as possible. During our time with him, you can really see how passionate he is with his craft, and we are so happy that he was a part of one of the most important days of our lives.
Lian S., 10 months ago
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Maria Villano Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,200
  • Serves Carmel, CA

I've been photographing weddings for over ten years and I love it even more than when I started. I consider it an honor to be there for so many special moments in people's lives and find something unique and new with every wedding day. I am punctual, flexible, and attentive, helping to bring a calm and focused vibe to your wedding day.

Maria is absolutely amazing. I instantly felt comfortable with her when we did our engagement shoot, she’s an absolute joy to work with. She helps direct you so you feel comfortable and is so talented. I’ve received so many compliments on both my engagement and wedding photos. I can not recommend her enough, she has such an eye for photography. I am so thankful we found her because now we have these beautiful pictures to treasure forever, and we had a wonderful experience with her.
Vanessa & J., 4 years ago
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Luxury Floral Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Welcome. Karla has been an artist for as long as she has been alive. It all started when she was in preschool and thought that painting another pre-school student with paint was fun. Unfortunately, she got sent home that day, but the artist in her was born! Working with flowers, and making events beautiful for her clients, has provided Karla with an outlet that is very fulfilling for her. It creates a balance, and zen for her, which fills, balances, and feeds her soul.

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Karla did a wonderful job capturing our vision. Wow! I loved the different floral pieces. I wanted something simple but elegant for the tables, and some more dramatic pieces for our sweetheart table, ceremony arch, and aisle. She was so great at guiding me through this process and did so much within my budget! I would highly recommend her. Such a delight to work with!
Traci B., 2 months ago
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Good Libations Bartending 

5.0

  • Bar services & beverages
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Welcome. Good Libations is a boutique bartending service delivering fresh mixology-driven cocktails, traditional mixed drinks, or simply beer & wine. Our experienced bartenders will help create an event as unique and memorable as the inspiration behind it. We bring years of bartending experience to create an easy and fun drink service for you and your important guests.

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We just completed a large wedding with Tom and his super crew. We provided the catering and they handled the bar. Even though they had a huge rush for the bar Tom and his crew where able to fill the orders fast and efficiently while keeping a happy and friendly demeanor. At one point one of there staff offered us help if we needed. Great to see a crew that is doing everything possible to help teh event as a whole run smooth for the host. Glad to work with Tom and crew anytime!
Eduardo, 2 years ago
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Makeup by Madi 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Serves Carmel, CA

For nearly ten years I have learned to master this beautiful art. I have dedicated myself to my small business, which has grown into something I could have never imagined. I started with nothing but the desire to make people feel beautiful. I envisioned bringing happiness to people through the power of makeup. Nothing compares to the feeling of making people feel beautiful and confident. Even after all this time, I have never lost my passion. I still enjoy watching each Bride excitement as i finish their look. I hope that you can consider me as your first choice to bring your perfect bridal look to life. I am confident that I could deliver!

Madi is the best! She’s done my makeup for special events and for family pictures. Sometime I have no idea what I want I just give her a couple of details and she knows exactly what to do. The results are always amazing her products are the best my makeup last all day. Makes me not even want to wash it off because of how great it looks. If you want to look beautiful for any special occasion and for your makeup to last all day Madi is your girl!
Jessica, 2 months ago
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Confetti&Cocktails 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Our background is in luxury events at Pebble Beach Resorts where personalized, attentive and polished service remain at our core. We believe you should enjoy your day and craft your day how you want. We are here to provide expertise and support so you can do just that - enjoy the wedding planning process. We are local to Carmel, CA that focuses on design, logistics and the perfect execution of your day. When you plan with us, we work alongside you, offer extensive design production knowledge and take care of all the logistics. We build close relationships with our couples and can't wait to get to know you!

Andrina and her team are all you could ask for and want in a wedding planner! My husband and I are over the moon and all of our guests kept complimenting our wedding about how smooth and easy going everything went. That's all kudos to Andrina! Her professionalism, timely communication and calm demeanor were beyond our wildest expectations. She executed our vision to an absolute T. I would recommend C&C to all brides for any event big or small she will have you covered!
Alicia S., 4 months ago
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Noelle Mosolf Super 8 Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $2,475
  • Serves Carmel, CA
  • Offer

I began using super 8 film 10 years ago to document my family’s life and I was immediately hooked. I have always loved getting film developed and returned, and super 8 film is a magical, mini time capsule.

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Noelle right off the bat made my husband and myself feel at ease about our day and moments being captured. My husband and I are not big fans of cameras or being center staged but knew this day was special. Noelle made us comfortable, confident, and at ease while being captured by our photographer and herself. Seeing our video and having those memories that we can look back on anytime has been magical and beyond irreplaceable. Thank you Noelle, you are pure talent!
Abby H., a year ago
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Tap Truck SC 

5.0

  • Bar services & beverages
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Our Tap Trucks are just the right addition to your event. Our passion for classic cars and craft beers makes our service unique in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties . We can serve parties of all sizes with our 4 taps and mobile bar. When you book with Tap Truck SC we handle all the details for you. We can tap not only your favorite beer but specialty cocktails, coffee, tea, kombucha, lemonade and more. Great way to engage your guests, great for pictures and getting a cold drink! We can pour any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks even coffee! Can be rented early for the event and be used for pictures

Love Deb and her team! They take an otherwise challenging part of the wedding and make it easy and fun! Plus…bonus decor and photo prop with their beautiful truck!
Sarah Greathouse, 5 months ago
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Nadeen Sparks Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,200
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Wedding/ Elopement photographer based in Carmel, CA and available worldwide! I first got started in photography five years ago and have been in love with it ever since. Lover of coffee, the ocean and hiking!

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Nadeen's artistic eye, natural talent and knowledge of photography created the most magical wedding and engagement photos we ever could have asked for, completely exceeding our expectations! We worked with Nadeen for about 8 months in 2023 leading up to our September wedding in Big Sur, CA. She was kind enough to meet us in person 7 months before the wedding for engagement photos (even on a rainy/windy day in Big Sur!) which helped us get to know her and become more comfortable with what to expect for being photographed on the actual wedding day. Nadeen did a great job guiding us on how to look natural for our photos and made us feel super comfortable being photographed. On our wedding day, Nadeen was there every step of the way and captured our day beautifully. It was a pleasure to have her there and she did a great job of keeping us on track, making sure we captured all photos we wanted, and even took us on an extra special excursion to a separate location for sunset photos. From the wedding shots, to the priceless candids, stunning detail shots, and variety of natural light, flash, black and white photos, every single image was taken with thought and love and turned out beautifully. We had the best time working with and getting to know Nadeen. It felt like we were just hanging out with friends! Cannot recommend Nadeen enough for your wedding, engagement or any other event where you may be looking for a photographer!
Emily Tarvin, a year ago
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Picturist Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

My style of photography is rooted in photojournalism, influenced by the fine arts. The result is creative, clean, and crisp wedding photography that’s romantic, emotional, and lively. I transform your wedding day mementos into personalized works of art while also capturing subtle yet powerful expressions as they naturally unfold.

Awarded Best of Zola
I worked with Danieka a couple of years ago at a wedding and had a wonderful experience! She is organized, personable, very easy to work with, and made my job as a wedding coordinator easy. Her work is stunning and her turnaround time is impressive. I would absolutely recommend Danieka!
MaKenna Holst, 4 years ago
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Flora Gibson Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,900
  • Serves Carmel, CA

I’m Flora and I'm a California native who loves to travel and chase the light in Big Sur. I love to ski, snowboard, hike, kayak and explore new locations. I pair best with couples who seek adventure and give me their trust to capture their moments. I want to capture the wind in your hair, the way your hand reaches for your partner and the real way you embrace. I don’t want to be just another vendor on your list, I will be by your side all day, from lifting your dress so you can pee to patting down that stray piece of hair, let’s be friends while we do it! I would be honored to join you !

Flora is professional, fun, and a true artist! She has a natural Eye for photography and her style is unmatched!
Malina, 4 years ago
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Dina's Deluxe Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Dina's Deluxe Events is a wedding planner based in Los Gatos, California. We provide event planning and event coordination as well as decor and event hosting assistance. Professional Planner and Decorator Dina personally plans, designs, and coordinates your wedding according to your vision.

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We hired Dina to be our wedding planner and it was the single best decision we made for our wedding. We called a few different vendors and Dina immediately stood out because she was the only one who was willing to actually give us a true consultation to ensure we were on the same page with what we wanted. She also didn't require us to pay her any money up front. In fact, she didn't request any money from us until maybe a month or two in? And even then, it was a minimal deposit. Point is, her vibe is that of someone who understands the stress of wedding planning for the bride and groom so she makes you feel like she wants to earn your trust and do everything right before she asks for your business. Leading up to the wedding, friends and family would ask us if we were stressed or ask us how the wedding planning was going. Our answer would always be, "you know what... we don't have anything to do lol." And that was the truth. Dina made the entire process come together so seamlessly for us, during a pandemic no less, when so many vendors were backed up. When we saw the venue in it's final form for the first time, our jaws dropped. Even to this day we love recalling comments from guests on how beautiful the venue was. During the actual wedding, she stayed the WHOLE night for us and even brought an assistant. Leading up to the wedding we were not expecting that! She helped to orchestrate the whole night between guest seating and working with restaurant staff. Simply put, Dina's communication was on point. Her work ethic blew us away. The way she found and discussed vendors with us made us completely trust her with the process of pulling our vision together. Her fees were criminal to the point we had to tip her almost 500 more just so we didn't feel like we were robbing her of her time and effort. We've already jumped at the opportunity to recommend her to friends/family that are embarking on their wedding planning journeys. I don't write many reviews, but had to for Dina. She will always have a special place in our memories and lives because she played such a huge role on our special day.
Linh & S., 2 years ago
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HSLE Production Group 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Meet DJ AyAyRON, the maestro of merriment hailing from sunny Hollister, CA! Whether it's your big day, a school shindig, a corporate bash, or a secret squirrel soiree, AyAyRON is your go-to groove guru. AyAyRON is not just a DJ; he's a dedicated party pro. With attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, he ensures your event becomes an epic celebration. Collaborating with you, AyAyRON transforms your soirée into a sonic masterpiece. Don't miss the chance to make your event legendary

If you're looking for a DJ who can bring the party to life, look no further than AyAyRON! We had the pleasure of having him DJ at our wedding, and let me tell you, he had the dance floor packed with our guests all night long. DJ AyAyRON's skills as a DJ are truly match for what we were looking for in a DJ. He was seamlessly able to mix one hit after another, and before we knew it, the night was over! He also knows how to read a crowd and play the perfect song at the perfect time to keep the energy high. But it's not just his DJ skills that impressed us - DJ AyAyRON was also a joy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. He was responsive, professional, and really took the time to understand our music preferences and vision for the night. He went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our decision to book with DJ AyAyRON for our wedding. If you want a DJ who will make your party unforgettable, he's your guy!
John S., 9 months ago
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Chaminade Resort & Spa 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Chaminade Resort and Spa is a woodland wedding venue located in Santa Cruz, CA. The newly renovated resort offers an atmosphere of luxury, charm, and tranquility for your special day. There is no better place to say "I do" than surrounded by a dramatic redwood and eucalyptus forest, lush green lawns, and stunning views of the sparkling Monterey Bay. This venue is brimming with West Coast Charm, bringing a refreshed, modern perspective embracing the property's Spanish heritage and enhancing its sprawling 300-acre footprint. With a selection of culinary and accommodation options to boot, this rustic retreat sets the scene for a fairytale wedding. Defined by its Spanish-influenced design and old-time ornaments, this resort is guaranteed to dazzle. Devoted to realizing your marital vision, their staff is eager to share their sublime surroundings with you in a celebration of your love story.

We got married at Chaminade in November 2023 and highly recommend the venue. We discovered the resort when happened to take my mom there for dinner to celebrate her birthday. Every member of the staff was kind and helpful. In fact, Christopher was able to give us an impromptu tour of the hotel rooms, banquet halls, and ceremony locations. Once we signed our contract, Rebecca and Lizzie helped plan the catering and day-of details which included the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception dinner. I felt very comfortable going into the wedding day and knew everything would be handled smoothly by the Chaminade team. I can't emphasize enough how kind and helpful every member of the team was throughout the event. We had so many guests comment that the food was outstanding - even months after the wedding! Sadly, my appetite was thrown off from the excitement of the day but the catering team offered me ginger ale and toast throughout the night. The venues were set up beautifully and we appreciated all that went into creating the settings for the ceremony, bar, and reception areas. Chaminade made our wedding day unforgettable and I am so thankful to the team for bringing all the details together!
Erin W., 4 months ago
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Movin' & Shakin' Cocktail Catering 

5.0

  • Bar services & beverages
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Movin' & Shakin' offer a retro mobile bar trailer and bartending service for weddings on the central California coast. We provide award-winning bartenders, custom cocktail menus, local beer and wine, premium customer service and even a portable wood bar for indoor gatherings.

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I scheduled my wedding for April 19, 2020 and had my bridal shower the day they announced the covid shutdown. I went on to try to replan my wedding in multiple other ways but kept having to reschedule. I reached out to Melissa and Claye with Movin’ & Shakin’ and they were so kind and helpful through such a challenging and stressful time. Their trailer was so cute and their cocktails were delicious.  They communicated great with us to solidify a menu and their service window to stay within our budget.  They offered a mimosa bar for the bridal party prior to the service, created a twist on my favorite cocktail, and even had a Bloody Mary bar set for the following morning.  I highly recommend them for any event you need them before. They certainly helped save my special day. Cheers, Kathryn Labounty
Kathryn L., 2 years ago
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Styled By Linds Event Planning and Design 

4.5

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

At Styled By Linds, we understand the significance of your special moments and the emotions that come with them. Our mission is to create a curated and authentic experience for you while capturing the essence of your unique love story. Whether you're planning an intimate backyard wedding or an elegant destination wedding, we are here to curate a personal design experience.

Hiring Styled By Linds Event Planning and Design was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Lindsey was incredibly quick and responsive throughout the entire process, always available to answer our questions and provide guidance. Her attention to detail and organizational skills were truly impressive - she created a comprehensive design board and rental selection that exceeded our expectations. Lindsey's efficient approach helped keep us on track with our budget, and her creative vision transformed our wedding into a stunning, cohesive event. We are so grateful for Lindsey's hard work and dedication, and would highly recommend her services to any couple planning their big day.
Kacey T., 11 days ago
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Natasha Lozanoff Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

Hey there. My name is Natasha Lozanoff and I am a wedding photographer showcasing romance, elegance, and YOU. I do not shy away from adventure or new experiences and want to work very closely with you to create and memorialize your once in lifetime experiences. You deserve the best! I specialize in digital + film + tin types!

Natasha truly is a gem in the wedding photography world! She possesses a rare combination of professionalism, skill, and an innate ability to anticipate and meet needs before they even arise. She is able to wrangle a wedding party and direct the group through posing for portraits AND make it a fun experience for everyone. Not only that, but her calming energy is invaluable in the midst of a chaotic wedding day and she has a unique ability for keeping everyone on schedule without it feeling rushed or forced. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Natasha is your gal!
CMG Imagery, 5 months ago
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Drew Zavala Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Carmel, CA

It's your friendly neighborhood photographers, Drew & Jackie, here. Celebrating 7 years married this year, we have had the pleasure of capturing weddings in and around the Monterey Bay and all sorts of events together for the same amount of time. We are excited to meet you and your better half, your family, and all of those that you care about the most! Send us a message!

Drew and Jackie captured our dream wedding! We knew we made the right decision to pick them as our wedding photographer and videographer! They listened to what we wanted for our wedding and more! They made sure that we are comfortable and they are super easy to work with! They're the dream team and so so happy about our pictures and video!
Grace B., 6 months ago
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Paicines Ranch 

5.0

Paicines, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,800

With its panoramic views, sweeping lawns, and historic buildings, the Paicines Ranch is the perfect location to begin your happily ever after! The ranch has a peaceful and magical feel that helps our couples feel relaxed and really take in the moments of their special day! With our 27 rooms in the event center, you can spend the whole weekend with family and friends and truly make your wedding a weekend to remember!

I got married here recently and it was beautiful! It is very convenient having rooms on site to accomodate so many guests. You have to cater through the venue but their food is amazing. They use their own grass fed meats and were great about what food and drinks we wanted. While the venue does come with a few things like tables and chairs, you do have to pay to rent other items from them and a lot of the decoration will be DIY, but this can be a good thing if you want to personalize a lot of things! Owners are not too strict about things and are flexible. This can go both ways though - sometimes the planning was a bit difficult due to lack of communication with the venue. It would take a while to get answers, or they would forget some things I told them. Definitely recommend getting a day of planner to help since this is a large venue with lots of DIY and family around usually. Other than that though, everything turned out beautiful and guests were very happy with the views and rooms. They are reasonably priced and we were able to stay up late too! Perfect day :)
Brittany H., a year ago
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Gypsy Tales Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Carmel, CA

HI! I am Anastasia (she/her), your Northern California elopement and wedding photographer and so much more. My passion for photography began when I was a child. It started as a hobby when I fell in love with photographing families and babies. Over the years I realized I adore documenting couples, in all stages of their relationships. I know they say we should specialize in one type of photography, but I am not sure I can ever do that. I love to create and I get bored with only doing one thing.

Working with Anastasia was such a dream! She was extremely helpful in all of her suggestions and helped guide me throughout my elopement planning process! I knew I loved her work, and I can say that her professionalism and openness to create the perfect shot is outstanding! I would highly encourage any one (couples, families, and even solo portraits) to contact her for your treasured moments to be captured! She went above and beyond helping me and we love her work and her! :)
Veronica and B., 3 years ago
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Story Cake Studio 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carmel, CA

I specialize in artistic wedding and event cakes, taking time with each client to create a piece of edible art that reflects their persona and the artistry of their event. I have been making wedding cakes for 10 years

Awarded Best of Zola
Karlie was very easy to work with. We met with her and then based on our conversation she sketched out ~6 different design ideas and also shared some example photos of different design aspects. The final cake looked exactly like what we had in mind. I remember during the wedding telling my husband that I was surprised they ended up using real flowers instead of sugar flowers. We didn't realize until the next day that they were actually sugar! They looked incredibly realistic and matched the floral decor perfectly. Also - the cake itself was delicious. We had plans to freeze some of it and eat it on our first anniversary, but ended up eating it all. Oops. We received numerous compliments from our guests. Thank you Story Cake Studio!
Gwen B., 3 years ago
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 260 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Fall in love with timeless beauty of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. Our historic oceanfront retreat on Cannery Row is a picture-perfect backdrop for weddings and bridal events. Offering sweeping oceanfront views in every direction and warm, personalized service, our classic coastal hotel will captivate your guests with its turn-of-the-century romance and irresistible setting. Let your imagination take flight. From first visit to last dance, allow our professional wedding planners to custom curate your perfect celebration, tapping a trusted team of premier vendors, including photographers, florists, musicians and wedding officiants. We also stand ready to delight your guests with unique-to-Monterey experiences, including wine tasting tours in Carmel Valley, and bike trips along scenic Monterey Bay.

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Our wedding company, Weddings in Monterey, has been a part of weddings as an officiant and photographer for the past twelve years. The Monterey Plaza is one of those venues that makes you feel very comfortable from the moment you start working with them. As a vendor, we are greeted, introduced to the team/other vendors, and given clear direction. There is no shortage of staff and ceremony areas are set up well in advance (no last-minute setting up of chairs/staging/sound system). They have always been true professionals and that is very helpful on a day that can be somewhat stressful.
Brian Borgia, 4 years ago
The Club at Pasadera 

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000
  • Offer

The romantic atmosphere at The Club of Pasadera fosters the ideal environment for one of the truly special moments in one’s lifetime. The ornate charm and elegant, old-world Spanish décor are paramount to The Club’s distinctive hacienda setting, whether it’s for an intimate wedding ceremony or more elaborate celebration. We provide the flexibility and ambiance for a captivating, memorable event, with each accouterments tailored to compliment the theme and spirit of the occasion. The dining room opens out to a surrounding covered patio, all overlooking the golf course and the rolling northern slopes of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Adjoining rooms and courtyards provide ample space to accommodate various social activities, with indoor and outdoor fireplaces adding to the stylish, comfortable setting. Providing the ultimate in personalized service, the Club staff will plan and execute every detail for the occasion.

As a wedding planner, we see the behind-the-scenes operations of many different venues. I can confidently say The Club at Pasadera provides the best quality customer service and food service in the area. They are consistent with every event and we have done over 100 events at their location over the past 8 years. The back of the house staff has remained the same because they are all one happy family and it shows in the service they provide every one of our clients. Besides that the venue is stunning and will leave your guests feeling like they have been transported to another country. Another huge plus is their indoor spaces in case there is rain in the forecast and you do not want to pay an extra 20k for a tent last minute like you often have to do at other locations in the area. We LOVE The Club at Pasdera and highly recommend them to any couple looking to get married there.
Paige E., 15 days ago
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The Holly Farm 

5.0

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $57,000

This is a special place. The moment you walk through the welcoming rustic gate and past a quintessential redwood barn, you enter a quiet, peaceful world of bird-song, the splash of water falling, tropical plantings of every conceivable varietal, winding paths, and cottages tucked away among exotic palms, banana, and ancient cypress trees. Abundant oak trees and giant prickly-pear cacti stand sentinel. Wooden benches and comfortably-cushioned, bent willow chairs in secluded, shady oases offer places to sit, to rest and to absorb the quiet. This spectacular private estate is a sanctuary, nestled along the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. Family-owned and operated, this expansive Carmel jungle hideaway was created exclusively for destination weddings or for those looking for a relaxing, retreat-style experience. Your closest family and friends gather to spend 2-5 nights together at your own private oasis, a hidden Shangri-la- your home base for days of celebration of love. All are welcome.

My husband and I got married at Holly Farm in June 2024. We found the venue in October which gave us about 9 months to plan our wedding. Holly Farm made it relatively simple to piece together all the vendors due to their incredible and long lasting relationships. And while wedding planning is still stressful, what I didn't expect and was so very grateful for was feeling like I could hand everything over to them upon arrival for the wedding weekend and really feel like everything was in good hands (I did not have a wedding planner). I knew the venue was going to be beautiful but I did not expect to feel so at ease the entire weekend. I had the BEST time at my own wedding because the Holly Farm staff went above and beyond to take care of everything we could possibly need on our behalf. There was nothing they couldn't assist with. It was the most perfect weekend, and I could not recommend this venue more!
Keerthi N., 4 months ago
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The Village, Big Sur 

5.0

Big Sur, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,160

The Village is located in the heart of Big Sur along scenic highway 1. Perched along the Big Sur river, 1.25 acres of redwood and sycamore dappled grounds accommodate up to 150 guests. The Village encompasses a full-service restaurant, an organic market and bodega, and a collection of sprawling indoor and outdoor event spaces equipped for celebrations of all kinds. At The Village, guests enjoy locally sourced cuisine, sommelier curated wine lists, and craft cocktails sure to excite the spirit. Event spaces include: multiple lush lawn areas, outdoor bar and lounge areas, a fully-equipped restaurant with private dining and main dining rooms, an interior cocktail lounge and bar, an 1800-square foot barn with roll up doors for an open air experience, and an array of unique add-on offerings for your next event in Big Sur.

The Village, Big Sur was an absolute dream to work with, creating our "Night Before" celebration. I could not be happier with our evening and dinner! The staff was amazing both planning and executing our event which was held on the lawn and in "the barn", a truly gorgeous, serene setting. Attention to detail was evident, personal and thoughtful. The evening began with a "welcome" signature cocktail, champagne, and a beautiful canape' station. Dinner followed with a land and sea inspired menu. Absolute perfection! Thank you Catherine, Chef Tim, and Matt for making our special night unforgettable.
Sally - Sean &., 7 months ago
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Holman Ranch 

5.0

Carmel Valley, CA
  • Venue
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $71,000

Holman Ranch is a nationally-recognized venue offering a luxury event experience with wide-ranging amenities. See why visitors from around the world have gathered here since 1928 to share their love. A boutique winery with stunning vineyards that produce some of the region’s best pinot noir and chardonnay. Our state-of-the-art wine cave allows for unique tasting experiences and a venue for cocktail hours or seated dinners.

Holman ranch is truly the most gorgeous venue. The ceremony space is unbelievable and having the dinner in the rose garden was so magical and felt very intimate. Every corner of the property is absolutely gorgeous and being able to stay on the property for the weekend made all the difference in our experience. Our family and wedding party were able to stay with us for the entire weekend and it made it all the more special. Kerolos and Victoria are so amazing and fabulous to work with. They work so hard to make sure the weekend and day are perfect and they are so on top of everything. They’re super flexible with making changes to fit your vision and they think of every little detail. I highly recommended looking at Holman ranch for your wedding event!
Jessie, a year ago

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