Planning a special event (be it a wedding, family reunion, anniversary, or anything in between) is often times nerve racking and anxiety provoking, especially for the planner who is not local Monterey Bay resident. Given this reality, we've compiled an ever-growing cache of resources to assist you in your pre-event planning and preparation.
Keep in mind that this is an organic resource and is ever changing, so be sure to check back frequently for the most fresh content.
Before perusing the materials below, we should point out that we do not accept even a penny of advertising revenue from any of the businesses listed below and are only listing those entities which we are either personally familiar with or are recommended by other colleagues who's opinions we esteem highly.
Although the big-name hotels and resorts which pepper the Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach region are superb choices for your upcoming event, some of the most charming and memorable venues and locations are seldom advertised and almost never known to those who are not intimately acquainted with the Monterey Bay Area. As a photographer of weddings, and various special events, we've come to know some of the most stellar locations that simply are first-rate.
Go ahead and browse around our Event Venues & Wedding Locations page for more information.
The sheer number of hotels, motels, resorts, bed & breakfasts, and various other accommodations here on the beautiful Central California Coast is simply staggering. For example, a recent search on Google for "Monterey Hotels" resulted in over half a million hits! Well, to pare that number down a bit, we've isolated a few establishments that may be of interest.
So, what are you waiting for?! Go ahead and view our Where to Stay & Hotel Accommodations section.
The third part of our Resources Section provides a wide variety of useful tips and suggestions for those planning their wedding or special event here in the breathtaking Monterey Bay Area. Some of these tips are obvious, some rater nuanced; either way, this information is simply essential in order not to be blind sided when your event comes rolling around. Furthermore, if you're not too familiar with the area's dining and recreational opportunities, feel free to peruse a list of a few of our more enjoyable restaurants s well as things-to-do around the region.
Feel free to delve right in to our General Tips, Geography Information, and Advice page relating to the beautiful Monterey County and its priceless natural resources.