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Renewal of Vows of 25 years on the Beach • Carmel

25 years together! Let’s celebrate! Standing in a circle of roses…. Nancy and Raul met back in high school – no kidding! They dated back then and started a family together and now – their gorgeous family wanted to help them celebrate their love of 25 years. She even wore the same wedding dress that […]

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Married in Monterey on the Beach • Monterey Tides Hotel

Back in January of this year, Laura reached out to Brian and I to see if we could be a small part of their day with their family. Their dream was to be married with their toes in the sand with their 6 kids present. We made it happen for them and thankfully the pandemic […]

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Intimate Full Ocean View Wedding • Highlands Inn, Carmel

Back in early June, Melissa reached out to Brian and I with Weddings in Monterey to see if we could assist with officiating and wedding photography. The two of them were going to meld their two families together – they both had children on both sides. We were thrilled when they found us and what […]

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Beach Wedding • Carmel

Mid June, Amanda reached out to us as she wanted to marry her best friend Erik. They are both from the Sacramento area and had time for a little getaway from their busy jobs of a ICU neonatal nurse and firefighter. Thank you both for your service! They looked at the options of where to […]

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Venues and Locations

Living here in Monterey County – we are so very fortunate to have the most picturesque venues and locations. From private homes, resorts, beaches and parks… our area has it all. We work with over 250 different locations. Our all inclusive wedding business, Weddings in Monterey, has been able to uncover the most amazing venues […]

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Married in the Redwoods • Glen Oaks Lodge, Big Sur

This adorable couple contacted us on July 8th and on July 11th we met them at their elopement! The wanted to get married down in Big Sur at the stunning and picturesque Big Sur Lodge. They were staying at the lodge and the property has a perfect spot to exchange their vows. We were thrilled […]

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Beach Wedding • Carmel

Weddings in Monterey (Brian and I) met up with James and Jenna in July along the shores of Carmel River State Beach. There are a couple of different locations to choose at this beach to get married (with our permit) and they chose the Cove area – honestly, my favorite! With them to help celebrate […]

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Rain on your Wedding Day • Carmel Beach

The bride’s comments from their day: ….WOW!! The pictures are beautiful!! We are so happy with them! The lighting was perfect…. Back in December, Gerald and Felicia had contacted Weddings in Monterey and Heidi Borgia Photography about helping them with their dream wedding with their toes in the sand in Carmel on the beach.  They […]

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