The Monterey Peninsula offers a breathtaking array of wedding venues, from dramatic cliffside escapes in Big Sur to the historic elegance of Carmel Valley estates. Our guide features curated selections of beachfront havens, vineyard properties, and intimate garden settings across the Central Coast. We share insider perspectives on each local venue, ensuring you find the perfect backdrop that resonates with your vision for YOUR WEDDING ALWAYS.
WEDDING VENUES
Monterey Photography is the local expert for capturing weddings across the entire Central Coast and Bay Area, including Carmel, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, Gilroy, and San Jose. Our deep regional knowledge ensures seamless visual planning in any locale. This resource also connects you with the region's most reputable wedding planners, florists, and DJs—the creative teams we trust most. We emphasize collaboration with these local experts who share our commitment to precision and vibrant energy, ensuring every element of your day is executed with cinematic grace and authenticity.
PLANNING TEAMS & SERVICE AREAS
Experience the heartfelt rhythm of real celebrations captured across the Central Coast. Our Inspiration Galleries are a curated collection of cinematic moments and exquisite detail, guiding you through every stage of the wedding experience—from intimate Monterey engagement sessions and Groom Portraits to stunning wedding venues like Fairview Laguna Seca and The Perry House. This is where your vision takes shape; a space to feel the authentic emotion and timeless artistry of celebrations in Carmel and Big Sur,
Planning a luxury wedding requires intention and the right insights. Our Planning Guides offer expert counsel on navigating your entire journey, from securing Monterey permits and locations to crafting your perfect wedding budget. We offer professional advice on photography elements like Second Day Shoots and the value of a Second Shooter, alongside specialized topics such as embracing Pets at Your Monterey Wedding. This resource is designed to help you organize every detail, ensuring your celebration is executed with complete confidence and cinematic ease.
PLANNING GUIDES
The Monterey Wedding Guide moves with the same rhythm and empathy that guide our lens. Created by a local artist and Monterey wedding photographer, this bespoke resource celebrates the coast’s most extraordinary settings—from the soaring cliffs of Big Sur to the ocean mist of Pebble Beach and the golden sunsets of Carmel.
At the heart of Monterey Photography & Videography is a simple truth: luxury begins with listening. That same dedication inspired this Guide. Our work is rooted in presence—anticipating moments, translating feeling, and capturing the unique tempo of your celebration.
This resource, born from passion and decades of local collaboration, offers an insider’s view of trusted venues, creative partners, and real Monterey weddings that embody timeless artistry. Our goal is to help you begin your cinematic story with intention, guiding you toward the connections that will shape your most vivid memories.
If you are a Monterey, Carmel, or Big Sur wedding vendor and feel aligned with this vision, we’d be honored to include you in this network. Please reach out here.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Monterey Photography network of trusted local partners!We appreciate you reaching out and sharing your work. A member of our team will be in touch shortly to review your business and explore how we can collaborate to serve our shared clients.We look forward to connecting with you soon and building the cinematic story together.— Monterey Photography