WEDDING & EVENTS
MONTEREY | CARMEL | PEBBLE BEACH

Every aspect of your special day is important, including the events leading up to it.  Both the rehearsal dinner and the welcome party play significant roles in setting the tone for your celebration. And each event offers its own charm and purpose. Understanding the nuances can help you plan a memorable experience for you and […]

Rehearsal Dinner vs. Welcome Party: What’s the Difference?

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To give wedding favors, or not give wedding favors, that is the question. As a wedding planner this is one place where there is still a lot of tradition and conflicting information available. Personally, as a wedding planner that has seen 100s of weddings, I can tell you that traditional favors that are personalized with […]

Wedding Favors – Do you need them? 

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Wedding ceremony on Peppoli Lawn at the Inn at Spanish Bay a Pebble Beach Resort.

This couple planned their Pebble Beach destination wedding from across the country in their home state of Georgia. Being so far away, they knew they weren’t going to be able to visit the Monterey Peninsula multiple times while planning their wedding and ultimately knew they needed guidance and someone to be really hands on with […]

An epic wedding weekend in Pebble Beach

Weddings in Pebble Beach

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As a wedding planner, I understand the importance of putting 110% into the main event. It’s the reason everyone is gathering after all! But if you’re looking to plan the celebration of a lifetime, let’s not forget about the pre-wedding festivities! One such soiree that sets the stage is the welcome party.  This event is […]

How to Plan a Welcome Party that Wows

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Preparing the perfect wedding weekend welcome bags for your wedding in Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey

Wedding Welcome Bags – Dos and Don’ts!

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Places and tips for planning a minion or honeymoon in Carmel, Big Sur or Monterey.

Planning a Mini-Moon in Carmel or Big Sur

Monterey Weddings

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Couple sharing first kiss at Holman Ranch wedding ceremony

Rustic European Country Wedding at Holman Ranch in Carmel

A Holman Ranch Wedding

Weddings in Carmel Valley

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Have you been wondering if a first look is right for you and your wedding? Traditionally, the bride and groom didn’t see one another until walking down the aisle. However, in recent years, that has changed as first looks have become more popular. First, what is a first look? A first look is an intimate […]

Should You Do A First Look?

Photo by the Delauras at first look

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Planning and wedding and thinking about blocking hotel rooms for your guests? This blog helps explain some of the pros and cons about hotel blocks for weddings.

Things to consider about hotel wedding blocks

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This beautiful couple wanted to celebrate their wedding with a weekend full of events. Their wedding was originally scheduled for 2020 but, of course, they were forced to postpone their celebration for a year. They were finally able to celebrate over Labor Day weekend in 2021, a year later, and with a significantly smaller discount […]

An Indian/ Western Wedding Weekend

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