Monterey, California is one of the country’s most picturesque locales with its stunning harbor and ruggedly beautiful coastline.  It should come as no surprise, then, that many brides select Monterey for a destination wedding as it offers everything you could possibly want — a great climate, lovely scenery, plenty of things for friends and family to see and do, and a wedding venue with the most incredible view in the entire city at the Marriott Monterey.

From the moment brides and grooms step over the threshold into the Ferrante’s Bay View Ballroom at the Monterey Marriott, their decision is made.  With the highest viewpoint in Monterey and three walls of windows, the Ferrante’s Bay View Ballroom overlooks Monterey Bay and the harbor and offers couples an incredible setting for their wedding reception with the most breathtaking views imaginable.

At 3,520 square feet and able to accommodate up to 175 attendees with a dance floor and band, the Ferrante’s Bay View Ballroom is the only facility on the hotel’s 10^th floor, giving brides the ability to have a wedding venue all to themselves. Your wedding party doesn’t ever have to leave the 10^th floor as everything you could want or need is here and completely at your service.

Depending upon the time of day you have your reception in the Ferrante’s Bay View Ballroom, the mood changes.  During the day the room is light and bright with views across the bay as far as the eye can see.  Sunset brings a unique radiance to the room as the orange hues on the horizon create a special glow inside. And come nightfall, the setting becomes even more spectacular as the harbor lights twinkle like stars off in the distance.

One of the greatest benefits of a wedding in the Ferrante’s Bay View Ballroom is that with such an incredible view outside the windows, you don’t need to do much to decorate the room inside.  The hotel provides votive candles on each of the tables and with floor length linens and perhaps some chair covers and a few table arrangements, the setting becomes easily and affordably elegant.

If you are looking for a venue to host a larger wedding, the San Carlos Ballroom at the Marriott Monterey is 8,112 square feet and can accommodate up to 450 people.  With its vibrant blue and yellow carpeting it makes a stunning presentation and has also become quite popular for Indian weddings.

And planning a wedding at the Marriott Monterey couldn’t be easier — particularly if you are doing so from out of town.  Brides and grooms receive a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner to help them every step of the way and if you are having a destination wedding and are not familiar with the city, the Marriott Certified Wedding Planner will recommend a list of preferred vendors of everything from flowers and décor to entertainment, invitations, and more.

The Marriott Monterey also features a variety of affordable wedding packages, which include everything you need for the perfect wedding reception so you know exactly what things will cost ahead of time.  And with a location virtually at the Pacific, the hotel is seeing requests for seafood entrees growing in popularity, and their Parmesan Crusted Halibut proves to be a real show stopper each and every time!

Today’s biggest trend in weddings seems to be simple elegance, and the Marriott Monterey certainly fits the bill.  With their wide range of facilities, they can assist couples with everything they need from a rehearsal dinner to spa treatments for the wedding party at their on-site spa to a post-wedding brunch!  And for those out-of-town guests, Monterey is the perfect playground for pre- and post-wedding exploration.

Whether you host your wedding at the Marriott Monterey — or at a nearby venue — the hotel can also work with you to offer a discounted room block for your guests and will create a personalized web page so that your wedding guests can easily make their room reservations online.

You’ll find that the Marriott Monterey is located in the heart of historic downtown. This full-service hotel features fully renovated, smoke-free guest rooms with Marriott’s signature bedding and bath collections for the ultimate in comfort. The Marriott Monterey also offers two on-site restaurants, a year round heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, on-site day spa, and a fitness center with LCD screens displayed on all cardio equipment. It’s truly all here and in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

There’s never been a better time to say “I Do” to one of Monterey’s most picturesque wedding venues with a view:  the Marriott Monterey.

Call 831-647-4005 for more detailed information.