Find Wedding Ideas: Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues You'll Love

Monterey and Carmel has so many beautiful wedding venues—we have plenty of suggestions, depending on what you are looking for. We share our faves here.

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9 Gorgeous Outdoor Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

9 Gorgeous Outdoor Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

If you have dreams of saying ‘I do’ amongst the beauty of Monterey and Carmel, you’re in luck. Your destination wedding fantasy might include exchanging vows on the beach or overlooking scenic countryside, followed by a celebration in the backyard of a historic home or barn, or even under the stars in a Carmel Valley farm! Below you’ll find our curated selection of the best outdoor wedding venues in Carmel and Monterey–we bet you’ll find a place that makes your heart sing!


15 Breathtaking Central Coast Wedding Venues

15 Breathtaking Central Coast Wedding Venues

Just North of Los Angeles and South of the San Francisco Bay Area lies a gorgeous stretch of breathtaking scenery known as the Central Coast. From the epic surf in Santa Cruz and the rocky shores of Monterey down to the rolling vineyards in Santa Barbara and Ventura's pristine beaches, these cozy communities are full of show-stopping wedding venues. Whether you want to exchange vows with your toes in the sand, or at a serene ranch nestled in a lush valley, you'll fall in love at first sight with some of Central California's finest here!


22 of Northern California's Most Romantic Wedding Venues

22 of Northern California's Most Romantic Wedding Venues

With its towering redwood forests, rugged coastline, and renowned wine country, you don’t have to look very hard to find a jaw-dropping romantic venue for your Northern California wedding. From a cliffside inn overlooking the Pacific to a Mediterranean-style villa surrounded by formal gardens, these dreamy locations set a stunning stage and provide all ambiance and gorgeous photo ops you’ll need for an unforgettable celebration.


30 of Northern California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

30 of Northern California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

On the hunt for a not-your-average wedding venue in Northern California? This part of the state is known for its rugged coastline with romantic bluffs, rolling vineyards, and majestic redwood forests. And tucked away in these gorgeous landscapes are some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like a whimsical Tudor-style inn on the coast or a lavish wine-country estate just off the beaten path. Feast your eyes on these surprising and unexpected locations that are often hiding in plain sight!


13 Cool Northern California Coastal Destination Wedding Venues

13 Cool Northern California Coastal Destination Wedding Venues

Dreaming of a destination wedding on the misty shores of Northern California? From a charming inn nestled on a dramatic cliff at the edge of a redwood forest to a luxurious resort in beautiful Big Sur, find all the romance you'll ever need in these quaint and cozy seaside towns peppered along this rugged coastline.


California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

California has it all when it comes to stunning landscapes for a wedding: vineyards, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and more. But it also includes some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like a lush garden oasis in the middle of a bustling downtown, a lavish private estate tucked away in the redwoods, or a charming inn on the shores of a sleepy beach town. From North to South and everything in between, we've pulled together some of the most surprising and unexpected venues this Golden State has to offer—many that are hiding in plain sight!


5 Affordable Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

5 Affordable Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

Affordable wedding venues in Monterey and Carmel? They really do exist! Whether you’re looking for a romantic chapel or a grand ballroom, here’s a selection of beautiful places that will help you stay on budget.


Favorite 14 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition

Favorite 14 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition

These Northern California venues have been our steadfast partners in the wedding industry for over two decades. Through thick and thin, they’ve remained our true OGs, our original BFFs, and have been providing Here Comes The Guide couples with exceptional wedding experiences. We’re eternally grateful for their unwavering loyalty, and we're so proud to have stood by them all these years. Even after all this time, we'd say "I do" to them all over again if we could!


10 All-inclusive Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues

10 All-inclusive Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues

Already overwhelmed with your wedding planning to-do list? Then choose an all-inclusive venue that will check off some of those items for you! From a historic barn and vintage lodge to a luxurious resort overlooking the coast, these Monterey County venues offer gorgeous indoor and outdoor settings along with seamless—and stress-free—celebrations.


7 Fantastic Monterey Bay Wedding Venues with Ocean Views

7 Fantastic Monterey Bay Wedding Venues with Ocean Views

Who doesn't love an ocean view wedding venue? These dreamy wedding spots capture photo-worthy panoramas of the blue Pacific as part of your special day.


Toes in the Sand! 5 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay

Toes in the Sand! 5 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay

Fantasizing about a genuine, toes-in-the-sand beach wedding experience along the scenic Monterey Bay? These venues could turn your vision board into a reality!


8 Fabulous Monterey and Carmel Venues for an Elopement or Small Wedding

8 Fabulous Monterey and Carmel Venues for an Elopement or Small Wedding

Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur (and all the gorgeous scenery this romantic area is known for) has an almost magnetic attraction for destination weddings—especially intimate ones.


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