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About

Weddings in Monterey is a professional wedding planning company serving Monterey County, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur, California. They provide all-inclusive wedding packages customized to meet your needs and budget. With over 160 locations, this locally focused operation ensures you get the best prices on local vendors and suppliers. Weddings in Monterey has been in business for over 23 years, and helped over 500 couples create their dream weddings for an affordable price.

Experience
Brian and Heidi Borgia, owners of Weddings in Monterey, have a combined 40 years of experience in the wedding industry. Weddings in Monterey has won Pacific Grove's Award of Excellence in business for "Best Hospitality," and has been a finalist for the Monterey Peninsula's Award of Excellence in Hospitality four years and counting.

Services Offered
Weddings in Monterey provides all-inclusive wedding planning for couples of all styles and budgets. You can choose a preset package, or make your own with their a la carte additions.
Weddings in Monterey specializes in intimate weddings (75 guests and under), but can accommodate weddings of all sizes. You will have one wedding planner dedicated to your event, who will help you find the best venue and the best prices on vendor services. Weddings in Monterey packages can include:

  • Wedding Photography (Lead photographer is Heidi Borgia Photography)
  • A wedding officiant (Brian Borgia with Monterey Bay Wedding Officiants)
  • Wedding Music
  • Wedding arches, floral arrangements, and other rentals and decor
  • Ceremony assistant
  • Wedding rehearsal and coordination
  • Romantic decor for your wedding night room
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$995

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Weddings in Monterey

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WeddingsInMonterey.com / ElopeInMonterey.com, run by Brian and Heidi, received glowing reviews for their elopement packages in Carmel. The duo's exceptional service and attention to detail were highly praised by couples from various backgrounds, including same-sex couples and international clients. Brian's meticulous planning and guidance, along with Heidi's skilled photography capturing intimate moments, were highlighted. Reviewers expressed gratitude for the unique and meaningful experiences created by Brian and Heidi, emphasizing their professionalism and the ease of the entire wedding process.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

WeddingsInMonterey.com / ElopeInMonterey.com, run by Brian and Heidi, received glowing reviews for their elopement packages in Carmel. The duo's exceptional service and attention to detail were highly praised by couples from various backgrounds, including same-sex couples and international clients. Brian's meticulous planning and guidance, along with Heidi's skilled photography capturing intimate moments, were highlighted. Reviewers expressed gratitude for the unique and meaningful experiences created by Brian and Heidi, emphasizing their professionalism and the ease of the entire wedding process.

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Callie Sent on 06/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

I cannot say enough good things about Weddings in Monterey. From the very beginning, this company gave me nothing but professionalism, kindness, and immediate responsiveness. Soon after I booked with them, which was affordable, Covid-19 took off, and completely changed the wedding scene. Brian and Heidi Borgia were always there through each postponement, regulations change, and venue change, showing me empathy and support through that tough process. When my big day finally came, Brian and Heidi both showcased their talent and professionalism, which blew me away. Brian is a fabulous officiant, and wrote a beautiful ceremony for my husband and I, to which he delivered flawlessly. Heidi's photography skills are unmatched, and her joyful personality calmed my nerves before my ceremony. She and her assistant navigated my big ballroom gown and cathedral veil perfectly (even on the windy beach). This company was the best decision I made during the wedding planning process, and I recommend them to anyone wanting a perfect wedding day. THANK YOU again to Brian and Heidi.
Neal
Neal Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brian & Heidi Made Our Day Unforgettable

We’ve been together for thirteen years, and 2025 felt like the year to make it official. At first, we planned to simply go to the courthouse. But the idea of a romantic getaway kept coming up, and the charm of Carmel was impossible to ignore. After reaching out to several vendors, we consistently found ourselves drawn back to WeddingsInMonterey.com / ElopeInMonterey.com and to Brian and Heidi’s elopement package.

Even though it was “just an elopement,” planning a wedding still felt overwhelming. Brian changed that immediately. He helped us choose the perfect location, guided us on flowers, made dinner and hotel suggestions, and even recommended activities to make our stay special. He sent a ceremony template and encouraged us to personalize it, including adding a cherished bible reading. His warmth and calm made us feel cared for every step of the way.

Heidi was just as exceptional. We are two grooms who avoid being the center of attention and are definitely not comfortable posing for photos. Heidi made us feel natural and at ease. She listened to our ideas, offered her creative direction, and captured both classic portraits and stylish editorial shots that feel like artwork. The photos are stunning and authentically us.

This was more than a wedding—it was a deeply meaningful experience.

Brian and Heidi, thank you. What started as a simple elopement became something beautiful, personal, and unforgettable. We will always be grateful.
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect

We are a couple from France and we called on Brian's services to organize a small wedding on Carmel Beach. In just under 3 months he helped us from A to Z. From choosing the venue, to the permit and many other details that we didn't even think about. He and his wife did a perfect job. It was exactly what we had dreamed of, even better! I can never thank him enough for making our dream come true in such a short time. Do not hesitate to contact him!!
Christina
Christina Sent on 07/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Service

Brian and Heidi are incredible! From
The moment we began communicating with Brian, he was so kind and helpful. He organized everything and made our day so easy and stress free. He is very knowledgeable and gave us so many tips to help with the small details of our ceremony. Heidi has great energy and so many good ideas for pictures. She was also so patient and flexible. Highly, highly recommend their services!!!
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795D05C7Aedb15750C26Ea6Ec31C78Aa98Df0Ea4 Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely the best!

Brian made our wedding day ceremony perfect. He made the planning for the ceremony absolutely stressless. His words captured everything and conveyed everything about our love story and future.
The ideas that he brought to the table to help us along were creative and thoughtful.
He was calm and professional at all times, which in turn helped us be calm and realize
that everything he was involved in was going to run smoothly.
Bottom line, I feel Brian is the best at what he does and am proud to have
had him officiate our wedding. If I could rate him 10 stars it would be 20 out of 10. He is that good.
Michael
Michael Sent on 04/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service + Great Price = BEST VALUE

We could not have had a better experience for our Wedding Day!! Brian & Heidi were absolutely a pleasure to work with!! Brian handled most of the behind the scenes work like the communication, beach permit, wedding license and basically held our hand throughout the entire process leading up to the big day! And then Heidi and her amazing eye for pictures made our special day just magical with some of the photos she captured. Their professional demeanor, their knowledge of the area, the multitude of options they presented us with and their willingness to cater to our needs is why they are such a great value!! We were both thoroughly impressed with how well everything was executed! With conviction we give them a rating of 10 out of 10 and highly recommend Weddings in Monterey and Brian & Heidi's services!!

The Newlyweds
Mike & Sadie Graves
Healdsburg, CA
Christian
Christian Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best officiant

We hired Brian to be our officiant and he was the absolute best to work with! He walked us through every stage of the planning from creating our vows to getting our license turned in. We did not want personal vows but wanted the experience to be special and he created just that. Our friends and family came up to us after the ceremony to tell us how much they enjoyed it and that they loved his energy. He made the whole process effortless and easy. Definitely a must for your wedding!
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Brooke Sent on 10/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Team with Weddings in Monterey

We couldn't have asked for a better team than Brian and Heidi for our ceremony at Stewart's Cove in Carmel. My husband and I highly recommend Weddings in Monterey for all your wedding planning and photography needs! Brian and Heidi were incredibly attentive and organized throughout the entire process, and made us feel at ease knowing that they had accounted for even the tiniest of details. We decided to have my father-in-law officiate, and Brian was incredibly kind and helpful, and made to answer any question he had along the way. Heidi was amazing to work with as well, incredibly organized, and made sure to get all the shots and groupings we requested.

Thank you, Brian, Heidi, and team!! We honestly could not have dreamed up a more perfect day!!
S
Susan Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Team!

Heidi and Brian @ Weddings in Monterey were the perfect choice for helping us planned execute our special day. We came in from out of state and they helped us navigate everything we needed to do so that everything went smoothly. They even went the extra mile when we needed help with our rental car after the ceremony! We couldn't have made a better choice and they will always be remembered now as a special part of our day!
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Brittany Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!!!

Brian was amazing! He was so extremely professional and great to work with for our elopement especially with so many last minute changes. We had the most beautiful and perfect day. Our families loved what he had written for us too. Would recommend to anyone!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Steve Ezzo Entertainment Steve Ezzo Entertainment Wedding DJs

We provided the music for a surprise engagement on the beach in Carmel and Weddings In Monterey organized everything (flowers, photography, location, etc). They did a beautiful job orchestrating this all for a client who lived on the east coast. We enjoyed working with them. --Steve Ezzo Entertainment

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