Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings

We got married on 9/26/25 at Wedgewood Carmel, with our ceremony on the beach and our reception in the Merienda Room — and it was truly the most perfect day! Everything ran so smoothly, and we had an absolute blast celebrating with our family and friends.

We used all of Wedgewood’s vendors except for the officiant (we had a family member marry us) and went outside the package for our florist, which was worth the splurge. The venue itself is breathtaking, both the beach and reception spaces are naturally beautiful, so it didn’t need much beyond florals and greenery to highlight the setting. I dropped off a box of my décor on rehearsal day, and the team executed everything flawlessly. It looked like a dream!

The Wedgewood team was incredible throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. Any time we had a question or concern, they were quick to help and reassure us. At one point, I was nervous about being over the guest count for our room, and they immediately called to ease my worries and offer solutions. Even when we had an unexpected issue with our dog on the wedding day, they stepped right in and helped handle it. Truly, they have your back for anything you might need.

I also recommend leaning on their team for décor guidance — they’re so knowledgeable and will help you figure out what’s actually worth including. The food was delicious (we chose the buffet), and we had so many guests tell us how much they loved it. For music, we gave the DJ our Spotify playlists to capture our vibe, and he absolutely nailed it.

We’ve had countless guests tell us this was the most fun and best wedding they’ve ever attended, which says it all. I have zero regrets choosing Wedgewood Carmel and would relive this day a hundred times over if I could.

This venue was amazing! This was the first and only venue my husband and I looked at because we fell in love instantly. The workers are so friendly and always there when you have any questions (and I had A LOT). They were timely with their responses and never hid any costs. The venue was beautiful to say the least; my husband & I got married on the beach and it was everything we hoped for. Our day of coordinator, Sophie, was so sweet. The ceremony was set up perfectly after just showing her my photo inspo. Also, it’s very nice you can bring all your own decor if you please, which I did and Sophie set it up exactly how I envisioned. The reception was also beautiful in the set up with the spider draping I added to our package. The food & drinks were just as good as when we first tried them. We had a carving station and a chicken option, along with the fan favorite, tortellini. The vendors they use were also so helpful and sweet and met all of our needs! Our friends had a fantastic time, some saying the best wedding they’ve attended! I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding and it was all thanks to Carmel Fields!

It’s officially been one week since my husband and I got married at Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings, and we’ve had time to reflect on everything before writing this review. Honestly, there are a million reasons why we loved working with the team here, but most of all, we want to give a huge shoutout to Anahi, Angie, Alycia, and Sophie. These ladies made our wedding day truly unforgettable, and I hope this review gives some peace of mind to any future brides and grooms considering this venue.

Meeting the Coordinators
From the very first time we walked into the office, we were greeted with the warmest smiles and genuine kindness. The coordinators immediately made us feel comfortable and gave us a sense of what to expect throughout the planning process. They walked us through a 70+ page binder full of timelines, pricing, vendor recommendations, and helpful prompts. A couple of weeks later, our own personalized binder arrived in the mail — and because I had mentioned wanting a Bridgerton-themed wedding, they even included a little themed insert just for us. That small but thoughtful gesture spoke volumes. Honestly, the reason we picked Carmel Fields wasn’t just the venue itself — it was the people in that office.

Leading Up to the Wedding
Throughout the planning process, communication was consistent and reassuring. Each of the coordinators worked so hard to answer all of my questions. I sent tons of emails every few weeks, and they always responded promptly — even on busy weekends with other weddings going on. Whenever I made changes or added upgrades, they stayed positive and made sure everything was captured in their notes behind the scenes.

One of the biggest burdens brides feel while planning is that constant self-doubt: Am I being too much? Am I asking too many questions? Do I even know what I’m doing? But Anahi, Angie, Alycia, and Sophie never once made me feel like I was overstepping. They reminded me that no question was too small and no request was “too much.” That reassurance was priceless and kept me grounded during the process.

The Day Before
Our rehearsal ceremony was exceptionally seamless. Sophie was already at the venue, fully prepared to walk through all of the details with our entire bridal party and families. Her calm presence made the whole process so easy, and because of that, we had zero hiccups during the actual wedding ceremony. It gave us so much confidence going into the big day.

The Wedding Day
I don’t even know where to begin because our wedding day honestly felt magical. Every detail we had discussed and fine-tuned was executed beautifully. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food — at least 20 people came up to us to say how amazing it was. Nobody left hungry. We also created two custom signature drinks — passion fruit margaritas and cherry mojitos — and they were such a hit. One of my friends admitted she had six margaritas because they were that good!
One of the most thoughtful touches was how Sophie and the staff made sure we were taken care of. Since we missed cocktail hour while taking photos by the arch, they surprised us with a huge platter of appetizers and food assortments on our sweetheart table. It included everything we had selected for the day, and it meant so much to us not to miss out.

We were also worried that, with a daytime wedding, people wouldn’t dance. But by 2:00 PM the dance floor was packed — parents included! Seeing everyone so full of joy made our hearts so full.

And finally, I have to give a very special thank you to Sophie Tomlinson, our day-of coordinator. She was truly the calm in the storm. The only hiccup of the day was that my bridesmaids spent about 40 minutes trying to figure out how to pin my bustle (my vintage Carolina Herrera gown didn’t come with a hook). I was panicking about delaying lunch for our guests, but every time Sophie checked in, she gave me the kindest smile and assured me we had plenty of time. In those moments, it felt like time slowed down — exactly what I needed to stay grounded.

Final Thoughts
If I could give one piece of advice to other brides, it would be this: treat your coordinators and vendors like true partners. They work so hard behind the scenes to bring your vision to life, and being surrounded by such sweet, dedicated people made all the difference for us. If you can, show them your appreciation with gifts or tips — they absolutely deserve it.

Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings gave us the most magical day, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Our Ghibli-themed wedding on 9/2 at Wedgewood was truly magical! The planning process was so easy, I didn’t even need a separate coordinator. I loved this location when we first toured venues! It’s so beautiful and they are very dog friendly! We were able to bring all our dogs to be a part of the wedding.

Angie, our day of coordinator, was amazing! She was very detailed oriented, made sure the decorations looked perfect, and everything stayed on track while making sure me and my husband had snacks, drinks, and dinner. Chef Angela was awesome! The food was delicious, everyone raved about the salmon! She also surprised us with a note and chocolate strawberries to take home. Ashley, our banquet captain, was so friendly and helped us pack everything up at the end. The servers and bartender worked hard, and our guests and us had such a great time. We’re so grateful to their whole team for making our day unforgettable!

From the time we met and decided to book the next day, Alycia, who ended up being our coordinator on wedding day, was amazing! Answering every question with friendliness and professionalism! Everything was perfect, from the DJ to the cake to the flowers! Thank you Alycia and Carmel Fields!

We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to the amazing team at Carmel Fields. The venue was gorgeous, the food was amazing, and the DJ kept the dance floor full all night. The sales/planning team and day-of coordinators are professional, responsive, fun to work with, and made the planning process so easy. I wish I could get married here every weekend!

The team at Carmel Fields made planning our wedding as easy as possible, and our wedding day literally could not have gone any smoother. Wedgewood was very accommodating in any questions or changes we had leading up to the day, and both the ceremony and reception sites looked beautiful. Alycia was our on-the-day coordinator, and she was super helpful in just letting us enjoy the day rather than having to worry about organizational work. In particular, bringing us hors d'oeuvres and drinks while we were bustling the dress was very nice. We would highly recommend this venue to others! If you choose this location, we would also highly recommend going with their standard photography vendor, A Perfect Impression. We worked with Jeremy who was both very personable and professional as a photographer. He came with lots of plans and on-the-spot ideas that made for great photos.

We had the most amazing wedding day thank to wedgewood weddings ! The ceremony site on the beach was spectacular! The venue and reception was so fun and I felt so well taken care of the entire day. Alycia is incredible and the whole team really brings it together for your perfect day ! We planned the entire wedding from Colorado, sight unseen and were blown away by how perfect it was. Thank you all! Highly recommend!

My fiancé and I were looking for an inclusive venue so had checked out a few Wedgewood venues, but after touring, we ended up going with Carmel Fields! The process and working with Carmel Field's wedding coordinators were really easy, seamless, and smooth. They have different packages that you can edit for exactly what you want. They also have wedding fairs throughout the year for their confirmed couples to go to to meet their preferred vendors and taste some of their foods they offer for cocktail hour and dinner. During each of our planning meetings, we went through all details and they kept organized and noted all of our asks (I mainly worked with Anahi and Angie and they both were great!). Come day of, we had Sophie as our coordinator. She was enthusiastic and made sure to confirm with us on any new details as she was setting up our reception and cocktail rooms. When we got to see the space for each room, we were blown away! They executed our vision so perfectly and we were so happy with their services. They also stuck to our planned schedule accurately so seriously the whole day went so smoothly and felt effortless! We had the best time and couldn't have asked for anything more! Thank you Carmel Fields team!! :)

Every single aspect of working with them for our big day was absolutely wonderful. The venue itself is beautiful and from the start the Wedgewood team answered every question and guided us along the with a calm professionally competence that was so assuring and comforting- a huge special shoutout to our amazing coordinator Alycia.
Every meeting with them was clear in expectations for what they needed from us, what (and when) we would be making decisions, what services were going to be locked in, our payment schedule, and how to best execute the actual wedding day. These meetings felt more like conversations with friends over coffee and tea for planning your dream day vs. fighting with your venue over what you can or can't do.
When it came to their pricing we found everything to be transparent and fair. Wedgewood Carmel was mid-range in price vs. other venues that we looked at. However their service and offerings was the same as pricier venues (especially in Carmel/Monterey) but the price we paid was much closer to what we would've paid anyway for a basic venue when accounting for independent vendors.
Truly the best part about their packages is that everything is customizable- we were able to add/remove almost whatever we wanted to make a package that fit us and our budget. You want the mid tier package but decide to splurge on open bar or fancier centerpieces? Go for it. You want the basic package, but need fresh flowers everywhere- they can do that, and you'll have a separate meeting with their florist where you'll organize that.
Speaking of, their in-house vendors were great as well! We ended up using most of them, but bringing in several of our own vendors (specifically for photography, content creation, officiant, and our own flowers in addition to the ones we ordered from the florist). Like with their pricing they're extremely flexible with bringing in outside vendors and the only thing we had to do was to pay for their meal, which was a very fair price. The in-house vendors we used (cake, DJ, Boba Passion who are the kindest people, & floral) were all very competent and provided great service as well.
We had independent meetings with each vendor but ultimately Wedgewood was the point contact for their in-house vendors- including payment. That saved us the huge headache of finding vendors, negotiating prices, signing a million contracts, calling them the week of our wedding, organizing when/where they would show up, paying them separately, etc.
For example with the cake, we just went to Morgan Hill, sampled delicious cake, discussed the design and flavors, and then our wedding cake showed up on our day, already set up and beautiful. For someone who travels frequently for work, saving my new wife the headache of having to organize everything and everyone was invaluable.
Beyond their vendors and services they were extremely open to anything additional and separate we setup and brought in (minus alcohol which is due to state/county regulations, not them). We designed our own centerpieces, printed signs/menus, brought additional vases and flowers, setup a traditional cultural wedding table in the reception room, brought in separate food and cake for friends with dietary restrictions. We just gave Wedgewood photos, labels, and instructions and they set it all up exactly as we discussed and described. The day before the wedding we dropped everything off, did some last minute double checks, and then on our wedding day we came in after our am photoshoot and Alycia et al had set up everything to a T- it was beautiful and so painless.
The night of the wedding was unbelievable and the next day the only word we could use to describe our wedding was "Perfect".
I truly don't know what our wedding would've looked like elsewhere, we definitely would've had to do more and maybe it would've been more painless than I imagine, but I know with and because of Wedgewood Carmel Fields (and Alycia!) our day was perfect, and for that we can never thank them enough.