Monastery Beach, perched on a bluff along the Carmel coastline, is one of Monterey County’s most striking natural ceremony spots. Couples exchange vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with waves crashing below and golden light reflecting off the water. The setting is intimate yet cinematic — exactly what makes coastal California weddings so unforgettable.
Many couples who hold their ceremony at Monastery Beach choose Carmel Fields by Wedgwood Weddings for their reception. Just minutes inland, Carmel Fields sits on the grounds of the former Rancho Cañada Country Club, a property now home to the Palo Corona Regional Park Discovery Center. This combination offers the best of both worlds: the drama of an oceanfront ceremony paired with a seamless, all-inclusive reception space run by Wedgwood Weddings.
Ceremony at Monastery Beach
Ceremony at Monastery Beach
Ceremony at Monastery Beach
Wedgwood Weddings has become one of the leading venue operators in the U.S., with dozens of properties nationwide. Their reputation — much like Fairview Events — is built on streamlined planning, professional service, and turnkey event execution. At Carmel Fields, that means you get polished reception halls, manicured grounds, and the flexibility to host events of all sizes, all right next to Carmel’s most beloved parks and trails.
The images featured here were captured by our second shooter, ensuring that every moment — from the vows at Monastery Beach to the laughter at Carmel Fields — is preserved from multiple perspectives. This dual coverage gives you both the emotional close-ups and the sweeping context of your day.
If you’re planning a Monterey wedding, consider this pairing: vows on the sand and bluffs of Monastery Beach, followed by dinner, dancing, and celebration at Carmel Fields by Wedgwood Weddings. It’s coastal elegance made effortless.
📍 Monastery Beach — Carmel, California
📍 Carmel Fields by Wedgwood Weddings — 4860 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Here is a video of a slideshow of photos taken from this wedding ceremony at the Monastery Beach in Carmel, CA
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