Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur Elopement Packages
Sometimes, having an elopement ceremony with just the two of you or a handful of friends and family is preferred. Without so many guests, you can have a beautiful ceremony in any number of scenic locations (some of which only allow for 10 or fewer guests) on any day of the week (Mondays are quite popular -- fewer people in public places, less traffic, better hotel rates and availability, etc).
We love elopement ceremonies, and we have enjoyed being part of these smaller celebrations since 2009, in settings ranging from scenic beaches and cliffs in Big Sur to beautiful, ocean-view parks in Pacific Grove to even hotel balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Below, we have listed our Monterey-Carmel elopement packages (available just about anywhere in Monterey County). Using our contact button at the bottom of the page, just let us know your thoughts, or feel free to call us directly at 831-393-0445. You can also check out our new site for elopements at www.elopeinmonterey.com.
Silver Elopement Package
If you are planning to visit the Monterey Peninsula and you would like a simple, beautiful wedding for just the two of you (and up to 8 guests if you are looking for a place with no permit/reduced permit fees; otherwise, more than 10 people is fine, but larger permit fees starting at $400 will apply with the exception of a handful of beach areas).
Gold Wedding Package
Diamond Elopement Package
Platinum Wedding Package
Custom Monterey Elopement Package
Perhaps you have a vision of the overall look of your elopement ceremony in Monterey, Carmel, or any other location in Monterey County. We have teamed up with other professional, local vendors to help make your dreams come true. Along with our officiant and photographer team, we can help coordinate:
• Vintage furniture rentals (couch, chairs, tables, lamps, blankets etc..)
• Catering (such as a picnic for two for after the ceremony)
• Decorations (Specific wedding arches, chandeliers, signs, LED candles, lanterns)
• Videography
• Music (classical guitar, harp, violin, vocalist)
• Florals (looking for something other than a rose bouquet? We will coordinate with a local florist to get the specific look you want).
For these additional items, we don't mark them up (you pay what we pay). Just like a traditional wedding planner/month-of coordinator, we do have an additional fee for coordinating these additions and ensuring delivery / set up / timeline. The coordination fee depends on your additions (starting at $250).
If you would like additional items that we can provide in-house, please see the additions page. For additional assistance with planning a reception or with hotel accommodations, or if you just need help exploring the Monterey Peninsula as a potential wedding destination, please visit our wedding planning section.
We love elopement ceremonies, and we have enjoyed being part of these smaller celebrations since 2009, in settings ranging from scenic beaches and cliffs in Big Sur to beautiful, ocean-view parks in Pacific Grove to even hotel balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Below, we have listed our Monterey-Carmel elopement packages (available just about anywhere in Monterey County). Using our contact button at the bottom of the page, just let us know your thoughts, or feel free to call us directly at 831-393-0445. You can also check out our new site for elopements at www.elopeinmonterey.com.
Silver Elopement Package
If you are planning to visit the Monterey Peninsula and you would like a simple, beautiful wedding for just the two of you (and up to 8 guests if you are looking for a place with no permit/reduced permit fees; otherwise, more than 10 people is fine, but larger permit fees starting at $400 will apply with the exception of a handful of beach areas).
- Award-Winning Wedding officiant with a beautiful elopement ceremony incorporating your preferences on vows, readings, rituals, religious beliefs, and more.
- Filing of the Marriage License, you bring to the wedding. If you desire a confidential marriage license (does not require a witness), we can direct you to how to easily obtain one in town. We handle the witness signatures and the return of your wedding license to the county clerk.
- Assistance with site selection. We can help you find the best Monterey wedding venues (some site fees/permit fees may apply). Keep in mind, we have had ceremonies at over 175 indoor and outdoor locations, and as locals, we know the best places. We also have a special permit that allows for a very inexpensive permit in CA State Park locations, and we will process this with our insurance. For the site selection assistance, we will send you sample photo galleries from all locations that best match your needs.
- Recommended vendor list (e.g., florists, bakeries, hair and makeup, etc.)
- For site selection, vendors, hotel, and restaurant recommendations, a total of half an hour of planning time.
- Reception assistance. We provide a curated list of the top restaurants in the area with private and semi-private dining rooms. We have also made a special arrangement with A Taste of Monterey, a beautiful, oceanfront venue in Monterey on Cannery Row (special site fees). Contact us for details on this exclusive reception space.
- Our Liability Insurance (required by many locations; if using your own photographer, make sure they are properly insured for your protection).
- A private online secured site where we communicate and you can find a copy of your agreement, all of our emails, maps and invoices.
- Based on availability (Officiant only packages not always available on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon/evening but please inquire).
- Add our Comprehensive Planners Package for additional assistance with your dream wedding.
- Based on availability (Officiant only packages not always available on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon/evening but please inquire). Saturday rate from May-Oct is $525
- Price: $495 plus tax
Gold Wedding Package
- Award-Winning Wedding officiant with a beautiful elopement ceremony incorporating your preferences on vows, readings, rituals, and religious beliefs (if desired).
- Filing of the Marriage License you bring to the wedding. If you desire a confidential marriage license (does not require a witness), we can direct you to how to easily obtain one in town. We obtain the witness signatures and file your marriage license with the proper county clerk.
- Assistance with site selection. We can help you find the best Monterey wedding venues (some site fees/permit fees may apply). As locals, we know the best places. We can send you sample photo galleries and check for permit requirements. If having your wedding at at State Park beach/cliff/park, we can process that permit and use our insurance (permit fee is small additional fee from the State Parks).
- One hour of professional wedding photography (you receive all edited images via digital download (80 - 100) to share on the web and print as you wish -- no requirements to buy prints from us!).
- Up to a half hour of planning/coordination to make recommendations on lodging, restaurants, vendors (hair/makeup, wedding cakes etc...)
- Reception assistance. We provide a curated list of the top restaurants in the area with private and semi-private dining rooms. We have also made a special arrangement with A Taste of Monterey, a beautiful, oceanfront venue in Monterey on Cannery Row (special site fees). Contact us for details on this exclusive reception space.
- This elopement package is available Sunday - Friday all year round and on some Saturday's from November - March.
- Our Liability Insurance (required by many locations)
- A private online secured site where we communicate and you can find a copy of your agreement, all of our emails, maps and invoices.
- This elopement package is available Sunday - Friday all year round and on some Saturday's from November - February.
- Add our Comprehensive Planners Package for additional assistance with your dream wedding
- Some popular additions you can add to this package include a floral credit of $125 towards a beautiful bouquet.
- Up to 10 people in attendance (not including us)
- Price: $1350 plus tax
Diamond Elopement Package
- Wedding officiant with a beautiful elopement ceremony incorporating your preferences on vows, readings, rituals, religious beliefs, and more (upgrade to a custom-written ceremony available)
- Filing of the Marriage License you bring to the wedding. If you desire a confidential marriage license (which does not require a witness), we can direct you to how to easily obtain one in town. We obtain the witness signatures and file your marriage license with the proper county clerk.
- Assistance with site selection. We can help you find the best Monterey wedding venues (some site fees/permit fees may apply)
- Two hours of professional wedding photography (you receive all edited images via digital download to share on the web and print as you wish -- no requirements to buy prints from us!). This gives you time to take some really creative shots and even change locations to give you different looks (e.g., redwoods and beach). Our photography team has a combined 50+ years of experience photographing weddings on the Monterey Peninsula.
- Up to an hour of planning/coordination to make recommendations on lodging, restaurants, vendors (hair/makeup, wedding cakes, etc.)
- Reception assistance. We provide a curated list of the top restaurants in the area with private and semi-private dining rooms. We have also made a special arrangement with A Taste of Monterey, a beautiful, oceanfront venue in Monterey on Cannery Row (special site fees). Contact us for details on this exclusive reception space.
- As a keepsake, your wedding ceremony, printed on parchment-style paper, is burned around the edges.
- Our Liability Insurance (required by many locations)
- A private online secured site where we communicate and you can find a copy of your agreement, all of our emails, maps and invoices.
- This elopement package is available Sunday - Friday all year round and on some Saturdays from November to February.
- $100 floral credit toward a beautiful bouquet (we will coordinate directly with the florist and deliver it on your wedding day).
- Up to 20 people in attendance.
- Add our Comprehensive Planners Package for additional assistance with your dream wedding
- Add some decor (note that in most cases if on a beach, park or cliff there will be a higher permit fee to allow us to stage items)
- Price: $2,395
Platinum Wedding Package
- Wedding officiant with a beautiful, custom-written wedding ceremony, including your love story.
- Filing of the Marriage License, you bring to the wedding. If you desire a confidential marriage license (does not require a witness), we can direct you to how to easily obtain one in town. We obtain the witness signatures and file your marriage license with the proper county clerk.
- Assistance with site selection. We can help you find the best Monterey wedding venues (some site fees/permit fees may apply)
- Three hours of professional wedding photography (you receive all edited images via digital download to share on the web and print as you wish -- no requirements to buy prints from us!). This gives you time to take some really creative shots and utilize a total of up to 3 different locations (e.g., redwoods and beach)! Our photography team has a combined 50+ years of experience photographing weddings on the Monterey Peninsula.
- Up to an hour of planning/coordination to make recommendations on lodging, restaurants, vendors (hair/makeup, wedding cakes, etc.)
- As a keepsake, your wedding ceremony, printed on parchment-style paper, is burned around the edges.
- Our Liability Insurance (required by many locations)
- Payments can be made by credit or debit card (small processing fee), electronic or paper check.
- A private online secured site where we communicate and you can find a copy of your agreement, all of our emails, maps, and invoices.
- This elopement package is available 7 days a week, based on availability.
- $125 floral credit toward a beautiful bouquet (we will coordinate directly with the florist and deliver it on your wedding day).
- Up to 25 total people in attendance.
- Add our Comprehensive Planners Package for additional assistance with your dream wedding
- Add some decor (note that in most cases, if on a beach, park, or cliff, there will be a higher permit fee to allow us to stage items)
- Price: $3,395 plus tax
Custom Monterey Elopement Package
Perhaps you have a vision of the overall look of your elopement ceremony in Monterey, Carmel, or any other location in Monterey County. We have teamed up with other professional, local vendors to help make your dreams come true. Along with our officiant and photographer team, we can help coordinate:
• Vintage furniture rentals (couch, chairs, tables, lamps, blankets etc..)
• Catering (such as a picnic for two for after the ceremony)
• Decorations (Specific wedding arches, chandeliers, signs, LED candles, lanterns)
• Videography
• Music (classical guitar, harp, violin, vocalist)
• Florals (looking for something other than a rose bouquet? We will coordinate with a local florist to get the specific look you want).
For these additional items, we don't mark them up (you pay what we pay). Just like a traditional wedding planner/month-of coordinator, we do have an additional fee for coordinating these additions and ensuring delivery / set up / timeline. The coordination fee depends on your additions (starting at $250).
If you would like additional items that we can provide in-house, please see the additions page. For additional assistance with planning a reception or with hotel accommodations, or if you just need help exploring the Monterey Peninsula as a potential wedding destination, please visit our wedding planning section.
