Getting married in Monterey - any suggestions for venue, local vendors etc?

Re: Getting married in Monterey - any suggestions for venue, local vendors etc?

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  MissCal11

  

  August 2010 edited December 2011

  We are having our wedding in Pacific Grove in July 2011.  When we were looking in the area (including Monterey), we really liked the Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada.  Beautiful Old California pueblo with a nice rose garden - lots of opportunities for great photos, and the place has character and history.  Also a great value (if you get their basic package you can include access to the galleries for only $2 more per person!). Ultimately we decided not to go with them because we are planning our wedding from the East Coast where we live, and that location is very a la carte in terms of bringing in your own food, flower, music, etc which is just too much work for us.  If you are looking for something more formal, the Monterey Plaza Hotel was also nice and classy.  Ultimately we chose Gatherings in Pacific Grove.  It is a lovely victorian home that was the perfect size and environment for our small wedding of 45-50.

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  EastBayChick member

  

  August 2010 edited December 2011

  Gatherings is a very sweet location for a small group. So is The Martine Inn and there is a big list of venues on the Grapes of Wrath site. You can also check out some restaurants like Massaro and Santos on the Coastguard pier,, Christopher's on Lincoln. More traditional venues like Monterey Beach Resort, Asillomar, The Culinary Center on Cannery Row, The Highlands Inn, Il Fornaio in Carmel, La Playa has a small room too.You can even go the vacation rental house route. Do the ceremony at a beach and then move the party to the vacaton rental. It kind of depends on your vision. There are lots of options.

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  lovepink679 member

  

  August 2010 edited December 2011

  I am getting married August 2011 in Pebble Beach. Here are some other Venues.
  
  Venues:
  Monterey Aquarium
  Holman Ranch
  Hyatt Highlands Inn
  Monterey Hyatt Regency
  Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
  Monterey Plaza Hotel
  Monterey Marriot
  Best Western Beach Resort in Seaside (right on the beach)
  
  For my cake I am using http://luzthecakelady.weebly.com
  
  I was going to do my centerpieces and all flowers by myself but I found a florist with great prices, so I am going to use her.
  Giulia Montante (831) 233-4599
  
  There is a bridal show coming up in September. It would be a lot of help to you if you could attend that.
  
  Hope this helps!
  
  
  
  
  

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  WEEZIE918

  

  August 2010 edited December 2011

  Thank  you all.  My FI and I are planning to take a trip up there in spring to check out some venues. 
  
  Lovepink, thank you for the additional info on a bakery and florists. 
  
  If you girls can think of any other vendors you've used and liked or hated, please feel free to pass it along!!!

  

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  Luz The Cake Lady

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  Hi,
  I am not sure if you still need help, let me know if you do. I have worked with so many good and not so good vendors and venues that I can always help you.
  Luz

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