Park Wedding Venues in Monterey

Chad

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had the opportunity to book the Asilomar Conference Grounds for a 4 day / 3 night family reunion with 120 guests. From the beginning stages of the planning the process, Rosalie and her staff were great and flexible to help all of the guests get their lodging reserved and helped with special accommodations. We planned on doing three private event dinners throughout the weekend. I worked with Raquel who was very helpful, knowledgable, and flexible - assisting with accommodating guest's dietary restrictions, as well as helping us create a memorable menu. As the event developed, guests arrived, got checked in, and met for a welcome dinner. Edwin and his event staff were 5 star! They were professional, attentive, and would go above and beyond to help make the guest experience memorable. The food was presented on time - fresh, hot, and constantly restocked- as well as beautifully displayed. Guests had a great time exploring the property - very close walk to the beautiful coastline and beach, along with being close to a variety of fun activities in the area. To Rosalie, Raquel, Edwin and all the staff at the Asilomar- thank you for making our family reunion such a memorable event!! We will make sure to contact you when we have our next reunion in your area!!

Lillian

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The venue is without question the most important decision in planning a wedding, and Amphitheater of the Redwoods simply couldn't have been better. We are beyond grateful to Mia, the chef, and the whole staff. The venue: It is STUNNING. Every guest commented on how beautiful, magical, and sacred the space felt — like retreating from everyday life into a place outside of space and time. Getting married in an amphitheater of redwoods — what could be more magical? The grounds are huge and diverse, with endless spots for photos: the pond, the fountain, the redwoods, little paths lined with flowers. There are literally hikes on the property! You get the entire space to yourselves for the whole weekend. We actually got to spend time with our guests because they were there for 3 days! On a single-day wedding we wouldn't have talked with hardly anyone. And no other weddings happen simultaneously — other venues we considered ran multiple weddings at once and felt like wedding mills. POL felt entirely devoted to us the whole weekend. Guests stay on site, which made everything SO much easier and more relaxed. The cabins and houses are comfy and perfect; camping gave friends an affordable option. We could all drink freely without driving anywhere. Even after the sound cutoff we kept the party going around the campfire, and guests got to fully explore the venue in the mornings. The staff: They went above and beyond. Mia, the on-site coordinator, was lovely to work with and called every 2–3 months before the wedding to make sure we were on track and had thought through every detail. What really made them stand out was the day of. There was no rain in the forecast, but the morning of our wedding it started raining, and rain appeared on the forecast right at dinner time. The staff had already set up tables, chairs, linens, and the dance floor at Gallery Meadow for the reception. At 1pm they realized we needed to move everything to Celebration Hall, which had an indoor backup. They redid all the work, hauling tables, chairs, even the dance floor to the new location and resetting it all last-minute — and no one could tell, because it was absolutely perfect. They honored my request to keep the reception outdoors, handing out umbrellas, tipping chairs to keep them dry, wiping tables down. That kind of last-minute pivot is where you see the true capabilities of a venue, and they couldn't have handled it better — beautiful, smooth, stress-free. The food: Where to begin? Some of the best food I've ever eaten. I think the chef could run a Michelin-starred restaurant but chose to cook for weddings to make couples happy. Guests asked if they could come back just to eat the food, or hire the chef to cater. I hope a friend gets married there so we can go back and actually enjoy it. Highlights: fresh sourdough baked every morning, beef brisket cooked for 28 hours, the best shakshuka I've ever had at the farewell brunch, beef bourguignon and incredible mushrooms at the welcome dinner, homemade scones. The chef worked with us on allergies and made custom alterations to recipes. Working with Amphitheater of the Redwoods was the best decision of our wedding planning. You can't go wrong with them.

Makena

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

If you are looking for the most uniquely fun wedding venue, look no further!! Camp Carmel Valley is hands down the best choice!! As a a wedding planner myself, I have seen a lot- and I can confidently say that choosing Camp as our wedding venue was the best choice we could have made for so many reasons! From the very beginning my husband and I knew we wanted our wedding to be more than just a one day event and I wanted it to be like no other wedding that any of our guests had ever been to. My goal was for all of my guests to feel taken care of the entire weekend with fun activities and lots of love, so when we found Camp it felt like the perfect option for us! Obviously Camp Carmel Valley is absolutely STUNNING, with gorgeous oak trees and Spanish moss, how could you not fall in love with the scenery?! It is such a unique venue with the most quaint cabins, and great facilities throughout the entire venue. Although the beauty of Camp is hard to compete with, the main reason our wedding was so incredible is because of their camp manager David!!! I don’t even know where to begin with how incredible David was throughout our entire wedding weekend. From the moment we arrived at the camp, it was clear that we were in great hands, but we could never have predicted just how much David and the rest of the CCV team would go above and beyond. When unexpected issues arose, David swooped in like a true superhero- literally saving the day. He handled everything with such grace, professionalism, and total calmness that it honestly felt like nothing was too big of a challenge. Seriously, my wedding weekend would not have been successful without David, and I am eternally grateful for everything he did. I had the most amazing time because of him. I went into that weekend worried that I would be playing the role of both the wedding planner and the bride, but David ensured that everything was handled to perfection, so I could just enjoy! Every guest felt taken care of, and we had the time of our lives, all thanks to David’s expertise and dedication. It truly felt like David and his team were 100% committed to making our day perfect, and we felt so supported throughout the entire planning process. If you're looking for a wedding venue that is not only absolutely stunning but has the BEST camp manager who will be your rock, your calm in the storm, and your secret weapon to making everything run smoothly, look no further. David is an absolute superstar. Our wedding weekend would not have been the same without him. We are forever grateful! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! PC: Ryan Chard Smith

Alicia

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

This venue is so beautiful and great value. Kathy is super responsive and helpful with recommending local vendors as well. I can't wait for our wedding and for all of our guests to see this location. It's the perfect venue for the whimsical woodland vibes.

Michelle

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We got married here at the end of September and had such a positive experience. The Sequoia is such a special place and photos don't do it justice. Diane (the owner) was also a joy to work with and was beyond helpful and communicative throughout the experience. 1000/10.

Kayce

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Absolutely loved this venue. The area is behind the lodge and feels smaller in person, but there's definitely plenty of space. Paul was great to work with, though a few communications went unanswered for awhile (he's a busy guy so I get it, but planning from out-of-state made it more stressful). When I mentioned it, though, he more than made up for it with very fast responses from then. The venue also provided a triangle arch, chairs, and rugs as the runner. Overall amazing venue and experience!

We were pleasantly surprised by the help that was offered to organize the chairs and tables after the wedding, thank you! The venue was beautiful and clean.

Talk about a dream come true! I can’t say enough good things about Flora Vista. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and intimate venue. They really made our wedding unforgettable. We loved the idea of byob! It allowed us to create unique ideas for our wedding. We even had a few food trucks that all our guest raved about! Janeen and Seema were very attentive to all of our needs and also gave such great ideas to make our special day even better! All in all it was a beyond perfect experience and we wouldn’t change a thing!!