The Perry House Reviews

My husband and I got married at the Perry House on October 2nd, and truly had the best day of our lives. The Perry House has such a beautiful, historic charm to it, and the second floor of the house with the view out to the Monterey Bay will leave you speechless. Such a wonderful venue with fantastic food. Jennifer, Alyssa, and Amber were amazing throughout the whole process and incredibly attentive on our wedding day. My husband and I are from Chicago, and the team made our experience so amazing from start to finish, and were very responsive to emails and phone calls throughout the planning process. We were able to schedule a private food tasting, and all of our decoration and food requests were accommodated.
We are so happy that we chose to get married at the Perry House, I really encourage couples to book here for their wedding. The most perfect day, with such a beautiful, intimate setting. Cannot thank the staff enough for the most perfect day!

Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more! The Perry House is beautiful, the food is incredibly delicious, the staff is amazing and most of all, our day-of coordinator, Jennifer D. was fabulous! From the moment I met her, I knew our day was going to be spectacular. All my worries went out the window. She made sure every detail I envisioned came to life. She is sincerely kind and loving. We cannot thank Jennifer enough for the effort she put into our day. Her assistant Alyssa is also a breath of fresh air! She is always smiling and always offering a helping hand. I feel so blessed that they were a part of our experience and I highly recommend the Perry House to anyone looking for an unforgettable, classy and beautiful wedding!

The Perry House was 100% one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, thanks to our amazing coordinator Jenn, production assistant Alyssa, and the entire PH staff!! My husband and I are still in bliss over how perfect and magical the entire event was, from the beautifully decorated house with so many places for guests of all ages to enjoy, to the DELICIOUS food that we've continued to receive compliments on weeks later (definitely go to one of the tastings if you can!), to the unbelievably smooth execution of flipping the ceremony space to the reception tables. I could go on and on about how this is literally the perfect venue and importantly, great value for the price since so much is included (which is hard to come by these days especially in the Bay Area). All the staff made sure we were taken care of and well-fed, and we felt like we could actually *enjoy* our own wedding and talk to all of our guests since we didn't have to worry about the details as the night went along. If you're looking at this page, look no further and book this venue for your wedding (dates are gone quickly) ASAP!!!

I can’t say enough good things about the Perry House and the team. We got married there on a perfect Friday in May. When we started looking we wanted a venue that included a lot of the amenities and setup for you, to eliminate some of the planning process, and Perry House fit the bill.
Ease of planning became just a bonus after we saw the venue. It’s gorgeous! You don’t need decorations in a venue this beautiful. It’s impeccably maintained, and photographs beautifully.
We were so lucky to have Charlene guiding us through the process to ensure our vision and day went perfectly. Couldn’t have asked for a better cheerleader and guide through the day. She made the chaos seem normal and really shielded us from any issues.
But lastly the food. We still have friends and family complimenting us saying it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had. It didn’t miss. Thank you Perry House!

The Perry House was an amazing venue for us in every possible way. They were quick to get back to us on any questions (and we had a lot) and efficient with our time getting all the details ironed out. Charlene and Tammy were both wonderful and we're very grateful they helped make our day even more special than it already was.
Day-of they were super organized and everything went smoothly without any worries on our side. They were very professional with the whole event, start to finish.
The food was a definite standout (get the ravioli!) but the venue itself was gorgeous as well. It made figuring out decorations much less stressful knowing that if we did nothing it would still look lovely.
We had about 80 guests and they all had a fantastic time.
We felt very supported throughout the whole process of organizing the event and would highly recommend The Perry House for any mid-size wedding.

I just want to give a big shout out to Frankie and her team for all of their hard work on our day! The Perry House was a dream come true. We will cherish our moments there for a lifetime! I highly recommend this place for intimate weddings! Beyond magnificent!

How much more can we add that hasn't already been written by dozens of other 5-star couples? We didn't have a dream wedding in mind; our main goal was to spend as little money and effort as possible to host a fantastic party for our friends and family (and, also, get married). With the Perry House, we got that and so much more.

Can we just talk quickly about the value of a full-service venue? Catering, drinks, staff, linens, tables, chairs, those cute little string lights, heating lamps--it's all just there. You don't have to think about it, you don't need to add it to your checklist, you don't need to deal with last-minute snafus. The Perry House does it ALL, and also has fun add-ons (like a fire pit for late-night s'mores and a pizza oven for a late-night snack--BIG hits with our guests). And it's not like you're sacrificing quality for convenience; the food is phenomenal (don't sleep on the rockfish if it's available), the kids meals are served in the most adorable little dishes (macaroni in an espresso cup?? stop), the staff is efficient and knowledgeable and helpful and in every way perfect.

Speaking of staff--what would we have done without our day-of coordinator, Charlene? Her services were included in the cost of the venue rental, and she was an angel sent from above. She helped us through every step of the process, including planning the timeline for the day, the structure of toasts, the flow from dinner into dancing, and more. Day-of, she helped coordinate communication from VIP guests who were running late due to traffic, directed the processional, made sure the dinner and toasts ran on time, and, well, probably a lot of other things, but we didn't notice because she did it all flawlessly in the background. We are so appreciative for everything she did to make our wedding magical.

Our guests could not stop raving about how incredible our wedding was, and I cannot stress enough how little we actually did to make that happen; all we did was book the Perry House and let the staff do its work. The elegant space, the full-service bar, the ocean view from the terrace, the exceptional food...the Perry House delivered beyond our wildest dreams, and we would recommend it to anyone planning their wedding around the Monterey Bay.

We just had our wedding here, and it was the talk of the weekend! Everyone was obsessed with the venue and food. The views here are absolutely breathtaking. Everyone said this was the best venue they'd ever been to. All the team members were fantastic and Frankie made the planning so easy! This was the only venue we looked at, and were obsessed from the beginning. If you're on the fence, DEFINITELY book it.

I could write a full 10-page, MLA-cited essay on why this venue is so amazing and why you should promptly sign a contract with them. But I'll try and edit myself down to a reasonable length.

My experience with Perry House and the Events by Classic team was wonderful from the start. My husband and I fell in love with the beautiful, romantic, vintage Victorian home with the view of the Monterey Bay, easy to find and located in a convenient spot with lots of accommodations around for our out-of-town guests. They advertised a service that included so much - the two biggest pluses being in-house catering (so you can trust the caterers know the kitchen and layout) and venue event manager who would help you the day of coordinate your vendors, your timeline, and help you with things like setting out your decor. I had debated hiring a day of coordinator or wedding planner, but between Perry House's detail-oriented service and my type A personality, there was no need and the day went so smoothly.

Some people say wedding planning is a second full-time job. I did not find that to be the case. Working with Amanda to book the venue, and then Frankie who transitioned onto our team as the event manager, I felt confident in trusting them. Every question I had (and I had a lot), Frankie and Amanda answered quickly and thoroughly. Every last-minute change and request I had, they took in stride. Their expertise and experience working on many weddings is really evident. Every couple deserves to have Amanda and Frankie on their side!

Several of the vendors we reached out to commented on Perry House and how lovely it is to work there. We had to do minimal coordination between all the teams, partly because many of them had worked at Perry House before.

The wedding day goes by in a blur. But it was an incredibly pleasant, stress-free blur for me. Showing up after dragging sticks and leaves in my wedding dress from our first look to the dressing room only to see a platter of cheese and crackers and champagne and orange juice laid out as a thoughtful touch from the venue almost made me cry. The ceremony went perfectly (no anxiety since we had a quick and thorough walk-through with Frankie the day before), cocktail hour was fantastic - everywhere I looked I saw a server either passing out appetizers or cleaning up, a drink in everyone's hand. Everything was as delicious as I'd remembered from the tasting, which was good, because we'd been hyping up the fried artichokes to our friends for about 6 months.

We went with the chef's station option for dinner. (A side rave: the level of customization for dinner from the options on the brochure that they offered was next level.) My partner and I were able to enjoy a quiet moment and actually eat, thanks to the servers who brought us full plates and his-and-her cocktails. All night long we received compliments about the food - everyone had different favorites, but the vegetarian pasta options seemed to be a popular hit! The dessert station was perfect (I think my photographer has 10 photos of me shoving tarts in my face, what can you do) but the best part was our late night PIZZA: thank you to the captain of our pizza ship, David, payroll manager by day, pizza hero by night! A late-night snack was an absolute hit with our guests, highly recommend!

I've been at weddings where you wait the entire cocktail hour for a drink, and that was not the case at our wedding. Thank you to our wonderful bartender (also named David?? I'm now worried the whiskey sours got to my head) who served us professionally and courteously. Nobody was overserved or underserved, and we are so grateful.

At the end of the night, my mom was able to sweep up the decorations and flowers so thoughtfully set aside by Frankie, my brother picked up the cake, and we walked away from Perry House with stomachs and hearts full. Stress-free and so painless.

I need to make a separate paragraph for how grateful I am for Frankie - she was the star of the show. She was everywhere all at once. She reminded me that I had a reception dress to change into. I saw her check in with our vendors. Her eye for decor made it so easy for us to simply pass along our box of decorations and trust her. I cannot emphasize how much Frankie did for us that wedding. It wouldn't have been the same without her and her team - I know I would have stressed the entire night, worrying about hosting the party. The night of, I was able to relax and enjoy myself, and feel like I was just a guest at the party instead of the host. What a testament to the service we received from the whole team for me to say that!

This is my very long-winded love letter to everyone that helped make our wedding day perfect. I will sing your praises for the rest of my days. Looking at wedding photos and seeing the beautiful venue and remembering the special day is such a joy. This venue and their team are worth 10 times what they charge. So do yourself a favor and reach out to them and see for yourself how this beautiful venue and the special people that work there can make your dreams come true!

I cannot begin to explain how beautiful this venue is! Ours was an Indian French wedding and perry house exactly understood how to bring this fusion vision to life. The venue is perfect for intimate weddings where you want your guests to mingle with others and not be stuck to one table. The food!! Can't begin to explain how talented the chef is! We wanted Indian + French food and what a fusion it was. Our coordinator Charlene was rockstar! She just made everything happen. Highly recommend this place!

The Perry House was the first and only venue we went too. We instantly fell in love with the place and the staff. The staff were incredibly professional and extremely supportive of us every step of the way. Our wedding coordinator Nicolle, was my favorite part of the day. Nicolle stepped up to the plate and made our day run extremely smoothly. Did I mention how good the food was?! Shane and I were very worried about the food, as a lot of our guests (including ourselves) are “foodies”. We were SOOOO impressed with the food! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, staff, and the venue in general. At the end of the night, I left with a complete piece of mind because of all the amazing work Nicolle and the staff did. This place was a true fairy tail and I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Highly recommend!

We had our dream wedding for 50 people at the Perry House, and we couldn’t have been happier with everything! From the prime location to the delicious food, our wedding was perfect in every way. And thanks to our wedding coordinator, Francesca, planning everything was a breeze! She met with us a few times before the wedding weekend, and she was always organized and really helped us out when we didn’t know where to start. We couldn’t imagine doing this all without her assistance! The day before, she helped unload all of the decor and got the families organized for the rehearsal… not an easy feat as the father of the bride tends to be social and easily distracted! The day of, she had all the decor set up before I (the bride) arrived, which made me so excited for the ceremony and reception. During the event, it was like she was the conductor of this beautiful orchestra, and everything went smoothly. Francesca remembered things that we were too busy and distracted to remember, and she was always one step ahead of us. She was the definition of anticipatory service, as she was always there before we knew we needed assistance.
The catering staff were excellent as well, and everyone was so friendly! We never went hungry or thirsty, as the appetizers came around often and the bartenders were fast as can be! AND THE FOOD— the number one thing our guests still talk about! Everything was excellent!! Kudos to the cooks!
Overall, we couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen the Perry House for our wedding. Not only is it one of the most beautiful venues in the area, the staff and catering really made our day so special. Thank you Perry House!!

After getting engaged I knew I needed to do a lot of research and try to secure a wedding venue as soon as possible. After finding The Perry House I knew this was my dream venue. The location, the house, the outdoor space, the VIEWS - this was it!
My event coordinator, Susan, was very responsive and helpful from day one. Being a COVID bride meant dealing with a lot of unknowns and lots of changes in rules/restrictions. I'm so grateful that we were able to keep our original wedding date and that things went so smoothly and turned out to be the best day ever.
The hardest decisions to make were which food items to choose, as they were all so delicious! We ended up going with the tri tip and chicken roulade plated options and everyone complimented how good the food was! It was also nice that they also offered some vegan substitutes for some of our vegan guests!
Can't say enough good things about the most magical and wonderful day of my life - it wouldn't have been possible without the help from Susan and the rest of the staff at The Perry House and Events By Classic!

Chic provided the lighting and draping for our wedding. We couldn’t have been happier with the results. Thank you Chic Events for the most memorable day.

We pulled it off! When we started planning our wedding almost one year ago we thought we had found our dream venue to host our 120 guests for a night to remember. As anyone reading this will know as 2020 progressed we became more and more familiar with living in a pandemic and the challenges that can provide. Once it became clear that there was no way we could host our wedding as we had originally intended; our event coordinator Amanda from the events by classic group could not have been more helpful providing us with options. She of course offered us a 2021 date should we choose to postpone, but instead we chose a different option she presented to us that would both make our guests feel safe to attend and satisfy our needs of a special day to remember. We held our ceremony at The Perry House followed by a small dinner reception in the beautiful courtyard at their sister venue the barns at cooper molera.

The perry house is such a beautiful location for a ceremony and I’m sure the reception there would have been great as well if we chose not to go to the barns. It was impossible for me not to shed a tear as my bride began her walk down the perry houses’s staircase.

Everything turned out so beautiful, and we all had such a wonderful time. The food and drinks provided by the events by classic group were stellar, and I could not speak any higher praises of Amanda, our event coordinator. She kept everything on schedule and really brought our dreams to life. If you, like we were, are on the fence about having a wedding in a covid world I hope my words help you find comfort in knowing that you will be well taken care of by the events by classic team at the barns or any of their other venues.

I am not a huge wedding person, so when I got engaged I was very overwhelmed by all of the decisions that needed to be made and details to plan out. When I found the Perry House, I knew I had found the right place. Rosie was amazing at responding to emails and setting up a tour, and made the process easy throughout. We lived out of town and she was very flexible with food tasting, venue tour, and dealing with a whole bunch of my family members! The food was amazing, and I am still getting compliments regarding the set up and food. Outdoor and indoor spaces available to all guests so everyone was comfortable, and upstairs bridal suite was beautiful for pictures. Really nothing bad to say about this venue! highly recommend!

My fiancé and I had originally booked another venue for our wedding but had scheduled a tasting for our food at the Perry House. Right after walking in, we fell in love. The entire venue is so charming and we knew it would be perfect for our guests. The view of the bay from the balcony is the cherry on top! Well, we actually ended up switching our venue to the Perry House and it was the best decision we made in the planning process. We are from the midwest so it was a destination wedding for us and Rosie was incredible throughout the whole process- kindly answering all of my (many) emails, working with me on food allergies for our guests, decor suggestions, ETC. We were treated amazingly and they were so accommodating. We also worked with Beverly who coordinated all of our ceremony and a million other little things and we were so impressed by her as well! Every single staff member at the Perry House is so kind, professional and made our experience so amazing. Coming in from out of town, they helped me so much in setting up all of my decor and so much more, I can't imagine what I would have done if they hadn't been so helpful. It's been over a week and we are still receiving compliments on how great all of the staff was, and that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Our signature drinks were a huuuge hit as well! My fiancé and I work in the wedding industry so we have seen it all and I can truly say that this was the best service we've seen at a venue! It was the best day ever and it wouldn't have been possible without them. We couldn't recommend the Perry House more.

Our guests couldn't stop giving us compliments at the Perry house, the food was phenomenal. The service was great. Very attentive. Everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend this venue

We are so happy that we had our wedding at the Perry House!

When we visited, we were impressed by the venue’s location and how nice the space already looked, without any extra decorations (a huge plus). And as the planning process moved along, our event planner Amanda made us feel like we were in excellent hands.

The PH put together a delicious menu that accommodated the various dietary restrictions we had (vegetarian bride, guest with gluten allergy, nut allergies, shellfish allergies…). We had multiple people tell us after the fact how tasty the food was. (Which we can confirm, because the PH staff made sure we got our food first, and actually got to sit down and eat!)

One of the other reasons we chose PH was the flexibility of the space. We didn’t need to worry about having too many (or too few) people RSVP “yes”, as the PH could accommodate up to twice our expected party size. We ended up with 68 guests which felt like a comfortable amount for the space.

The many different “spaces” throughout the venue were also very appealing to us-- we wanted to make sure that people who wanted to talk and catch up could do so without having to shout over the music, and the people who wanted to dance all night could do that too.

Overall, we are incredibly pleased with our decision to go with the PH, and that Amanda was there to walk us through the process. Thanks to everyone on staff at our event for making our wedding day perfect!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at The Perry House July 2018 and I honestly can’t say enough good things about it. The whole day felt like it was a dream and not our actual wedding! We planned the wedding from Omaha while in professional/graduate school and Susan made everything as easy as can be. Every single detail was covered, and then some! The food was phenomenal- our guests are still raving about the food! My parents tried to recreate our wedding meal at home because it was so divine. We have so many nieces and nephews and the kids had an absolute blast. The kids meals were also to die for. One of my nephews is a very picky eater and it was the sweetest thing seeing one of the servers ask him if there’s anything at all she can get for him that he would like better than his meal. Their attention to detail cannot be matched. They work so well together and we’re BEYOND accommodating. Everything came together without a hitch. Every tiny detail was perfectly set up like a fairytale when we arrived after the ceremony which was offsite. Both of our families are still raving about it saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I’m biased, but I agree! Thank you, to everyone at The Perry House, and especially Susan for giving us the best memories in the world!! We couldn’t say one negative thing about them if we tried. It was worth every penny to have our wedding at The Perry House!

My now-husband and I were trying to find the perfect place to hold our reception in Monterey when we stumbled upon The Perry House. We immediately felt comfortable and welcomed when we met with the wedding planner and staff and as soon as we toured the venue, we knew that it matched our quirky, laid-back style. Everyone on staff was great to work with, and the food was absolutely amazing!

We had our wedding in August 2018 and Susan and the Perry House team gave us exceptional quality in an intimate not-your-average-ballroom venue that our guests loved! We couldn't have asked for a better place!

My wife and I had been searching several venues that would bring to life the experience we wanted to share with our families and friends. Not one compared to the welcoming, personal, and dedicated Perry House team. We felt they took the time to share in a discussion to build a memorable night. It made the planning process enjoyable and the results were amazing. We highly recommend this team and other vendors that worked with us to anyone wishing to enjoy the prelude to their happily ever after.

My daughter and groom picked out Perry House out of many options, and we all just couldn't be happier. Everything was perfect. The venue, with it's beautiful garden area for the ceremony and the dinner, the enchanting House itself, with its charming rooms, and the staff and food were all incredible. Our Event Manager, Amanda, was patient with us throughout the process, and so helpful right till the end. Since the bride and groom live in SF, and I am out of state and only actually came to the venue once, before the wedding, it was such a relief to have Amanda help with so many of the details.
We decorated the beautiful Arbor, that is on site, for the Chupa, and they chose to later hang a delicate chandelier over their table, under the chupa, and it was enchanting.

We served numerous hors d'oeuvres, passed and stationery, and then had a grill station for the salmon, and even used their on site pizza oven for one of the courses. The food was fabulous! And we even had our Rehearsal Dinner at the Gatherings, also owed by the same owner, and felt just as satisfied with that as well!

The Perry House is already stunning so no need to fuss over decor. The staff is extremely helpful, selecting our food was a fun experience and overall using the Perry House made everything so easy for me (the bride) I wouldn't think twice about recommending - use them! Guests had space to roam yet it felt intimate. The two bars made it so there was never a line. I originally thought the dance floor was a little small but once everyone was in there and the DJ was going there was more than enough room for everyone to shimmy the night away.

I cannot express how highly I recommend The Perry House!!! I first visited the Perry House when I worked for an event company in Monterey. I fell in love with the charm of it instantly, as well as its view of the bay. Working with the owners and staff was always enjoyable, and their food is incredible! When it was my turn to get married, my husband and I both wanted to have our wedding there. However, the number of people it holds, and the number of guests our families wanted us to invite did not match up. After deciding on a larger venue closer to our hometown in Sacramento, our guest count shrank, and mother nature struck! A wildfire broke out a couple of miles from our venue the week of our wedding. I contacted The Perry House to see if there was any chance they could host us, if the fire moved closer to the venue. Not only did they provide me with incredible service, they had a proposal to me by the end of day and had even done what they could to meet my original budget! Luckily, the fire was put out in time and I was able to go with Plan A. However, I am sure I would have been pleased with my wedding, had it been at The Perry House! Thank you Perry House and team! You really helped calm my nerves during a stressful time!

The Perry House was an absolutely amazing place to have a wedding. We worked with Rosie and she responded to emails quickly and answered all my questions. My wedding ended up being 78 people and the Perry House was the perfect setting for this number of people. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We had our wedding in April and lucked out with a beautiful sunny day. We used space heaters at night, but everyone was very comfortable. The FOOD is SO GOOD!!. My friends and family always have known me for my LOVE of pizza and they offer that as well as many other options! Everyone that I spoke to after the wedding raved about the food and the quality of service they received from the staff. In addition, this place has beautiful views!! I could not have been happier with our experience at the Perry House. This was a destination wedding for me and all of my guests and the Perry House had a list of recommended vendors that I could use and really made this experience easy, which is greatly appreciated when you are planning from far away!! Thank you to everyone at the Perry House!

The Perry House literally made everything so incredibly easy! I started working with Hana, and about halfway until my wedding she actually moved, and I was given to a new coordinator, Victoria. Initially, I was a little worried, but I had absolutely no need to be! Victoria was amazingly communicative, and made our wedding planning process so easy! Patricia was our captain the day of the wedding, and she was so incredibly accommodating--she even made sure to hunt us down while we were taking pictures, and brought us snacks! I could not have had a better experience on our wedding day! I highly recommend everything about the Perry House--they were fantastic!

This venue is perfection! We started planning over a year out and this was the first and ONLY venue we looked at. From beginning to end, every part was smooth and stress free. The location is beautiful and the three leveled building allows for more exploration versus a standard hall or ballroom which really took the cake. The food was the best food I've ever had and guests were very surprised by all the flavor! Every person from vegetarians to meat eaters were delighted with the varying selections and kept getting up for more. The chef-manned stations were new to most of our guests and added to the entire experience. The staff made sure that my husband and I ate and always had a drink on hand. They constantly checked in on us and made sure we were taken care of. Set up and break down was speedy and stress free to us. There were many stories told to us later of hiccups throughout the night and how the staff handled them so quickly and smoothly. We couldn't be more happy with our experience. Thank you to the entire staff!

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We had our wedding on 10/21/17 at the Perry House. It was the perfect venue. I knew the first time we visited that it was my dream venue. The house is a gorgeous spot for a party, with beautiful balconies, a view of the ocean, and big beautiful rooms inside. The string lights and outdoor fireplace at night made it feel so cozy and warm. I love all the different "nooks" and hangout areas at the venue. We planned the wedding to be 6 months after the arrival of our baby so we knew we'd have our hands full and wanted a "one stop shop" venue that would handle food, alcohol, servers, linens, etc. I didn't want to deal with small details and, thankfully, I didn't have to!

As for the staff: Susan (our designated planner/captain) was a pleasure to work with, all along. She answered millions of random questions from me. The staff was awesome at the wedding. They kept magically appearing next to me and offering me a drink, apps, or a plate of food.

As for decor: I fretted a lot about whether to do flowers or other special centerpieces and ultimately decided not to. We used the Perry House's standard/default (free) centerpieces and put the bridesmaids' bouquets in them. Other than that and the string lights, we had ZERO decorations. And it was perfect! I wish (in hindsight) I hadn't worried about it so much. You really don't need to worry about decorations at a place like this.

Food: we did the "City Lights" roaming dinner option (with grill station and pasta station). Everyone raved about the food. It was plentiful and delicious. We had many vegetarians and they were all happy.

Our wedding was perfect. Everything went smoothly. I loved every minute of it and attribute that largely to the Perry House and its staff. I would VERY HAPPILY do it all again.

We LOVED The Perry House! From the initial question and answer phase before signing our contract all the way through our wedding day, The Perry House venue and staff exceeded our expectations. The venue? Historic, intimate, and charming (you don't even need many decorations because of the charm and already present plants/flowers). The food? Delicious! The drinks? Scrumptious (the bartenders even made our signature drink from a recipe we provided!). The staff? Professional, responsive, and caring. My new wife and I would be remiss if we did not also give a huge shout-out to Richard, the coordinator assigned to us. He was amazing-- his professionalism, organization, coordination, hard work, creativity, and easy-going nature! Our wedding day at The Perry House was magical! Richard and his team worked flawlessly to make sure our big day was so special and stress-free. All of our guests keep commenting on how wonderful the wedding day was, in large part because of how amazing The Perry House venue and team was! Stop looking and book this venue...you will not regret it! P.S. We had several guests with food allergies, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our guests' needs (for example, making extra gluten-free appetizers, preparing an entire separate entree on the spot, etc).

We absolutely loved the Perry House! We just got married last weekend and we had to write a review before jetting off to the honeymoon.

The Perry House was a dream wedding spot. Let me enumerate the ways in which it is perfect... The house itself is beautiful and it is nearby the wharf, which makes for stunning sunset shots. I walked down the staircase and it made for such a special entrance. The backyard feels intimate and personal and was transformed into a beautiful reception area, including a sweetheart table underneath a flower-laden arch. Then, we had dancing in the captain's room. Everyone was already standing to watch the first dance, so we had tons of dancing right from the get-go. The guests made great use of the house-- exploring the outdoor area with the fire pit and going upstairs. We thought it was a great size for our 105 guests-- full of fun but not cramped. We used their tv screen to play a slideshow of our baby photos. The food was delicious!!! And Richard was so easy to work with. My husband and I are both phd students, so we didn't have much time to plan, but Richard was extremely responsive and always willing to work with us when we could find time which really streamlined the planning process. Overall, the experience was unique because it was both intimate and vast due to the variety of what the Perry House had to offer.

Our wedding at The Perry House was everything we wanted it to be. The venue is beautiful and classy, and was really an ideal setting for our garden brunch wedding. We held both the ceremony and reception on site and the day was perfect. The staff at The Perry House, including our coordinator Susan, were very helpful and responsive throughout the planning process. The day was executed beautifully (and they even ordered perfect weather). The quality of food was great, and there were so many compliments from our guests. The value for the location was very good - and there were lots of options to make things work within various budgets. Highly recommend!

We loved our Perry House wedding and loved working with Susan! My husband and I wanted a relaxed, dinner party atmosphere, where we could mingle with our friends and family, and the Perry House delivered above and beyond what we had hoped for. Almost 6 months later, our families and friends still talk about our wedding and about how it was one of the most fun weddings they've been to.

One of the priorities for us was to have a relaxed enjoyable wedding where we didn't have to plan and decorate everything. The Perry House is a wonderful place for a reception. It's beautiful, with so many gorgeous details that not only reminded us of the Victorians in SF where we live, but made it feel comfortable and homey. Because it has so much natural beauty, we didn't have to do much at all in the way of decor. We choose a few colors of their standard linens, used their included centerpieces, and added a few touches and it looked AMAZING. The food was unbelievable. One of the hardest things was choosing the menu, just because there were so many delicious options. We loved the option of food stations instead of a traditional seated meal, allowing everyone to mix as they pleased.

Susan, our event captain, went above and beyond in helping us put the event together. She answered all of our questions as we figured out what we would need, and made great recommendations based off her experience. She was there to guide us through the process from the beginning, and went over all the little details as we put our event together. She served as our day of coordinator as well, and was a huge help in making sure everything went smoothly so we could just have a great time. I was so amazed how she took the few small boxes of decor we had given her the day before, and integrated them into the Perry House to make it look so beautiful, but also feel so much like home. The Perry House made our wedding day beautiful, fun, and simple, so we could enjoy the best day of our lives.

My daughter and her fiance (and some of our family) looked at several venues in the Monterey Bay area, and had no trouble agreeing on The Perry House. I am giving a 5 star rating because they deserve it! The wedding was Nov. 26, and although we were counting on nice weather you can never be too sure at that time of year ~ but at The PH, it doesn't matter, because indoors or out it is a lovely venue. A roomy old Victorian house with decks overlooking the Bay...what's not to like? We were set up for an outdoor ceremony and my daughter insisted..."No tent!" I had my doubts, but I am so glad she stuck to her guns. It did shower, but the ceremony was more intimate in the Captain's Room, with plenty of room for our 80+ guests; and the impromptu change of plans made it more fun and spontaneous. The staff was phenomenal in the last minute change of plans, and it was obvious they had done this many times before. They treated us all with the utmost respect and attention, and every request was immediately handled. Food was excellent (do go with the Roaming Reception, our guests loved it...so much more casual, and guests can refill their plates at their leisure), staff was top-notch, and Event Coordinator Erin Wareham always responded quickly to any questions we had. I would plan another event there without question.
Last piece of advice? Forego the tent and consider an indoor wedding if the weather looks iffy. Guests can still stand out on the verandas and have a beautiful view without a tent marring the scene. And most guests end up in the house after the ceremony anyway!

I highly recommend this place. Richard and the staff are extremely professional, flexible, and customer-oriented. We reserved the Perry house for a rehearsal dinner. We had so many out-of-town guests who were pleased with the venue, the food, and the service.

As an event planner myself, I know what quality service is and The Perry House is simply phenomenal. Richard was a delight to work with answering every question I asked, and trust me there were a lot! They made every wedding dream I had come true!! They are extremely flexible and helped with each and every extra accommodation I asked for from coming in early to drop off our dresses to even having a special drink for one relative. The food, service, location, everything is exceptional at The Perry House. We can't wait to have another event there soon!

It took us awhile to finally find this place, but for our 45 person wedding this venue was everything we needed. This venue is quaint, elegant, and the food is great as well. Events by Classic and Richard were so helpful in the planning phase of our rapidly put-together wedding. We planned our wedding remote from Los Angeles and the whole time Richard showed poise, class, and helpfulness that really stopped us from stressing out about not being at the venue planning everything all weekend like some couples like to do.

The wedding day, we had ceremony and reception there and it was perfect. The beautiful downstairs lawn area is as picturesque as Lover's Point, without the parking headache. The venue itself needs very little decoration, and even provides the bride with a suite on the second floor for all the bridesmaids to prepare in.

The other secret gem of this venue is the event captain who's sole job is to ensure the party goes smoothly. They sit in the background, anticipate problems, and executes the exact actions with the other crew. I wish I could have paid my event captain more, she made me feel special on my wedding day (which is saying something).

The roaming meals is perfect for the venue - and the food is fantastic! (The City Lights Package is perfect btw unless you really need that much more food). Between the open bar and City Lights package, we were totally covered.

I will always cherish my memories and the time I had at the Perry House.

This is a great wedding venue. The staff provided amazing service, were very willing to meet our every need. The food is fabulous, the surroundings are beautiful, and so much is included that it is a great value!!

Our Event Planner, Susan, was the best! She answered every question, communicated promptly and thoroughly, and represents The Perry House well. Grace, the Captain, and every staff member did their very best during the whole event. We, as well as our guests, were overwhelmed with the whole experience! The Grill Station and Pizza Station food were outstanding! Everyone helped make the Bride and Groom's dream come true!

The Perry House was AMAZING for our wedding ceremony and reception! We loved everything about our day. The food was phenomenal, the venue was clean and beautiful, the staff were exceptional and really helped make our day flawless. Erin was our coordinator and she is super friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. I even had friends asking how we could go back and do that again because it was so fun and such good food! Thank you for making our day so special!

We had our wedding and reception at the Perry House. It was the first (and ONLY) venue we looked at when planning our wedding. After visiting and getting a tour from Susan (who is wonderful!!), we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. The house and garden are absolutely beautiful. We didn't need too many decorations either because the details inside the house and the lights and flowers outside are enough. The staff at the Perry House are so helpful and accommodating. I did not have a single worry on the wedding day. Our event coordinator was Susan. She helped us with every detail from start to finish. She always answered my e-mails quickly and was so patient with me. Oh, and I cannot forget to mention that the food here is AWESOME! We received so many compliments on how great the food tasted and how beautiful the wedding was. I wish I could have a party at the Perry House every month!

First of all, the place was gorgeous. It was a beautiful night and we only needed nice tablecloths and string lights to complete the venue. The venue has so much character that it doesn't need a lot of dressing up. Erin Wareham was wonderful as our wedding planning. She was pleasant, accommodating and very professional attending to our needs. The guests loved the staff, food and venue.

We enjoyed the roaming styling reception which provided plenty of food and guests were able to move around while they ate.

My only complaint the night went tooo fast, I didn't get a chance to soak it in.

Many thanks to the staff on the perry house.

In the days and weeks after our wedding, our guests were still commenting on how much they loved the Perry House. “The food was amazing! And it was hot all through dinner” “I feel like I’m in someone’s house, it’s awesome” “The bartenders were really being generous” “The venue was totally someplace I would have picked” “Your day of coordinator was really on it. Everyone was so cheerful and nice”
Getting ready for the big day, I was able to send countless questions to Erin, our event manager and peace of mind coordinator. She was happy to meet with me to do in person planning and she did everything with genuine happiness and a comforting smile. I worried about nothing on our wedding day and trusted that everything would just work- our wedding reception was perfect.
I recommend the Perry House, hands down, for anyone planning their wedding. The staff knows weddings inside and out and this is all they do so there’s no room for error because of the staff being distracted. The grounds are beautiful, the bartenders are fantastic, the pizza ovens and firepits are a unique touch and, because there’s so much to the house, your guests will never get bored. This is not your typical wedding venue, and everyone we love loved it!

The best decision of our newly married lives!!

Amazing!! Everything with Events by Classic is truly AMAZING!

I fell in love with the Perry House the moment I stepped onto the front porch. There is something very magical about this event space. The home is electric and filled with love. Our guests felt this same electricity on our wedding day and we are continuing to get comments from our loved ones stating that this was the best wedding they have ever attended!

The beauty of the home sells itself but what you can't see in pictures is that there is a phenomenal staff that accompanies this space. From our first visit to the property we were met with kindness, generosity and pride. We toured with the owner who happened to be there personally tending to the property, WOW! We had the great fortune of working with Richard Wood as our event manager. Richard is a true professional and worked with us on every single request we had, he is the BEST!! We were assigned Grace as our personal overseer on our big day. Grace was a true GEM! My husband and I both agree we couldn't imagine our day without her.

Then there is the food!!! Our guests are still raving about the food. The food is devine! The presentation is elegant and our guests loved the roaming reception. This was new to us and we had hesitation but again Events by Classic knows how to entertain and this style of service added so much freedom and fun to our night.

I know this is long but know I could go on for forever because this place is truly AMAZING! Let this be the last review you read and book them today!!

Thank you so much for being a part of our Happily Ever After!!

If we can give you one piece of advice in planning your wedding it is this: choose the Perry House (and Events by Classic Catering) and do not look back. Susan was extremely helpful throughout the entire process which really put our minds at ease. In the last few months leading up to our big day, Susan helped us iron out all the details from venue provided linen colors, to general setup of the venue, food choices, etc. Susan was also extremely flexible in how we were to do the event; for example, instead of a DJ, my Wife and I set up playlists for different portions of the event on an iPad and then simply hooked it up to the venue’s sound system. About two months before our wedding, we were invited to the Perry House for a food tasting to allow us to try a sampling of their small plates. Going in, we thought we had already picked out our menu - after trying the sampled food, we were dumbstruck; every bite was truly amazing and it was clear we needed to make a few adjustments to our menu. The day of our wedding, the Perry House staff were amazingly professional and helpful; you can tell that they truly care about making your wedding a flawless event (they reserved a plate of the hors d’oeuvres for my Wife and I to enjoy in our spare moments of free time). Having provided our own cake, cupcakes, and cookies, they arranged them beautifully and provided signage directing the guests to wait until after dinner had been served. Since our wedding, every single guest that we have spoken with has raved about how good the food and the overall event was; more than one person has come to tell us it’s “the best wedding I’ve ever been to” - this would not have been possible without the wonderful and complete service of The Perry House. When you hire Events by Classic Catering at the Perry House as the venue for your wedding, rest easy knowing that you are in good hands and know that you’re in for one hell of a wedding.

I cannot say enough about how amazing the Perry House is. If you're looking for something intimate and beautiful, with wonderful views of the bay with excellent food and service, then look no more! From the moment I found it online, I knew I loved it. I booked it without seeing it myself in person, and I was not at all disappointed when I saw it after. Erin helped me through my whole process and was always there to answer my questions and made sure my day went off without a hitch. We did the Strolling Reception and it was perfect. Our guests could roam around from the house, to the Carriage House, to the fire pit, upstairs or down. I loved not having to make a seating chart and people were happy. The guests raved to me about the food, and we couldn't have been happier. The live Chef stations are such the perfect touch. We picked the Mr. & Mrs. signature drink and it was awesome! Jennifer who was our catering manager on the day was also amazing. Always there to see if we needed anything and would bring us food and drinks if we wanted. I wish I could go back there every year to celebrate our wedding.

My daughter was recently married at the Perry House, and I, her mom, was the wedding planner. The Perry house is a beautiful historic gem, with magnificent views of the bay. I couldn't have been happier with the arrangements we made through Erin, and the execution of the reception, flawless. Jen, our "captain", was also amazing. We had both the ceremony and reception at the house. It was perfect. The roaming style dinner was great, we chose the pizza station and skirt steak and shrimp- everything was cooked on site to perfection. I can't say enough about this venue. This was a destination wedding with us coming from Fresno and staff made the experience as stress free as possible. I recommend The Perry House and Classic Catering for weddings, and any other large party or event! Thank you!

First off.... Thank You: Thank You: Thank You: to everyone at Classic Catering and the Perry House for the most magical night of our lives and making this most important evening go off without a trace of anxiety and/or apprehension. And a special thanks to Erin for being there from the very start to make a process so foreign and scary that it was AS EASY as sitting down for a family meal.
I feel bad that it has taken this long to get this posting out there but it has taken 8 months to find the words to extrapolate from what was just a memory of an event that has become more an emotion. It's not as simple as just pontificating the magic of the most extraordinary night, it's expressing an emotional experience.

It's a long story that I'm glad to share, but for those of you who need to be persuaded in 140 characters or less.... Here you have:

#Don't make the biggest mistake on the most important night of your life when you will express your love for the person you will spend the rest of your life with! (150 characters, whatever)

First off...the Service, was out of this world. Not one thing went wrong. They even let us change the uniforms the staff wore. Everyone treated our friends and family like family.

Secondly, the Food... 5 Star. Did I mention that the reception was in a barn, and everything was prepped and served from a field tent in the middle of a horse pasture as far away from a kitchen as you could get. Sea Bass and Lamb grilled on site, to Perfection!

And finally.... the Staff... from day one, everyone was beyond exceptional. I have to personally thank Erin for her hand holding from start to finish. We had a extraordinary vision and this staff made it happen to the last detail. October 11th, 2014 was an evening enjoyed by all and to never be forgotten.

Rick and Jeff.

We had our wedding reception at the Perry House on June 3rd in the evening. It was picture-perfect with the beautiful Victorian house and theme, scenic views from the third floor balcony of the Monterey Bay and nighttime skyline. The attendants were professional and friendly. The food was deliciously prepared and passed around in a timely fashion. The bar tender was fantastic and made his place look clean and professional. Our guests all thanks us for including on this beautiful venue. The night was perfectly wonderful. We could live there. We highly recommend this venue and Classics Catering for your special occasion. You will be more than pleased. Big shout out to Richard Wood, Senior Sales/Event Manager.

Satisfied clients:
Becky Lai Long and Bill Long

My now husband and I got married at the Perry House in May 2015. The venue, the staff, the view, everything ended up just perfectly. I knew from the first time I saw the Perry House it had the unique feel I was looking for. It is a smaller venue and we wanted a smaller unique event, which was absolutely perfect. Honestly, the food at our wedding was INCREDIBLE. Our friends and family are still talking about it. I have been to so many weddings where the food is just ok. If you are looking for a unique location with something special, The Perry House is fabulous. We added the Day of Coordinator and worked with Hana Nishiguchi. She was FABULOUS. Hana made me feel so at ease with the hole thing. From the beginning to the very end of the actual wedding evening, Hana was right there for me. She was a great listener and had lots of good advise when I asked her for it. She responded to all my emails for over a year!!! Thank you Hana and the entire staff at the Perry House. I would highly recommend them. We will never forget our amazing wedding! Thank you

Gorgeous venue with breath-taking views of Monterey Bay. Couldn't have picked a more beautiful location! Along with the beauty of the actual location and house is the great staff that works there. They even created a customized New Orleans themed menu for us which was fabulous. Extremely professional, friendly and they make sure you will have the perfect day!

The Perry House is a fantastic venue for anyone looking to get married in Monterey. My husband and I were recently married and couldn't have asked for a better place. We live out of state, and as I was going through countless venue websites, something about this place just seemed special. It was months into planning before we ever had a chance to see it, and we were certainly not disappointed. The staff, and especially our coordinator Richard, made planning a destination wedding as easy as it could be. They also worked seamlessly with my wedding planner.

The venue is gorgeous and does not need much in the way of outside decorations. The bridal room is beautiful and a great place for taking pictures and getting ready! The staff is very accessible and very helpful with all the steps of planning. They do have their own catering company, and you won't be disappointed. We did steak and salmon as well as a taco bar and it was all outstanding. My husband comes from a family that loves to cook, and food was a very important factor to us. The staff is so attentive the day of and made sure that my husband and I had a plate of food as soon as it was served and kept our drinks filled all night long. I've heard so many stories of the bride and groom never even getting to eat on their wedding night; this was definitely not the case. We did a roaming style reception which I was initially worried about having only been to weddings with formal seating...it was perfect! It allowed all our guests to mingle and truly enjoy what the property had to offer. I had relatives actually tell me they thought they owed us a thank you card for having such a fun weekend!
All in all, we could not have asked for anything better. Richard and the staff at the Perry House are top notch! The entire weekend was perfect. We would without hesitation recommend The Perry House to anyone! Jenifer & Beau

After searching high and low for a wedding venue, I hopped on Wedding Wire and found The Perry House. We made an appointment to meet with a coordinator, and as soon as I stepped into the place, I KNEW this was where I wanted to get married. It's a beautiful space, with so much charm and character. We had two more venues to look at, but cancelled our viewing appointments as soon as we left The Perry House.

The Perry House was restored to perfection some years ago, and it is the absolute most perfect setting for an intimate or bigger wedding. It is a beautifully done historic Victorian, and the views are amazing

Our wedding at was everything we wanted and more. From day one, the staff and our Peace-of-Mind coordinator RIchard, never let us down and always gave us top-notch service. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

They also made sure we were taken care of on the day of, making sure we actually ate the amazing food we picked out, and keeping our drinks replenished, and of course making sure all of our decor was perfectly placed. Everyone was professional, friendly and warm, and our guests are still raving about everything.

I would definitely recommend giving this venue a visit, and I will continue to refer business to them whenever possible. They truly deserve it!

We had a wedding eve party here in late August 2014. The place is fantastic - quaint old house very well set up to host parties. Great views of the Bay and wharf.

Food here is outstanding and the staff is very helpful and flexible in terms of providing us access to set up decorations, baking and serving the bread pudding we brought along and in general doing everything to help us with the event.

I recommend it strongly.

There are not enough words to describe the amazing experience we had with the Perry House and the entire staff! From the first meeting with the owner Jim, to the brilliant ideas ands resources of the wedding planner. Erin Wareham is the best thing to happen to me while planning this wedding and I could have not have asked for a kinder, more creative or more helpful person to make my day special. For the day of, we had Patricia and another lovely girl whose name I am forgetting who made sure we were happy, that we ate, and that took our ideas and made them come to life!

Let me tell you also about the food. It was amazing! We did the strolling seating, which I was initially nervous about, but worked out perfectly! We had amazing appetizers and the stations were enjoyed by all! We personally had Mac and cheese, grill, and pizza stations. Just before the wedding date, they even asked us for counts for vegetarians, vegans and people who are gluten free or have allergies so they could accommodate them.

Bring in a different state, the Perry House made it so easy and took a lot of stress off of me. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get married in the Monterey area. There is a reason they are ranked number one for locations to get married in for Monterey!

We chose the Perry House because of it's beautiful location, beautiful views, and perfect intimate size for our 100 person wedding. The Perry House worked with our budget, and ensured we had a flawless wedding reception. Not only did they work with us every step of the way, Mary Lisa the wedding coordinator was extremely helpful in all aspects.

Our favorite feature about the Perry House was the FOOD. The menu was as fantastic as the view. After attending a tasting prior to booking the location, we realized it we be difficult to narrow down our ideal menu. Our coordinator, Mary Lisa worked with us to ensure a balanced, and delicious, evening.

The greatest fears on our wedding day were that problems would arise, and we would not be able to fully let go, and enjoy the day we stressed about for so many months. The Perry House ensured that everything went according to plan. If things went a bit awry, we had, and still have, no idea. We cannot think of a more ideal situation.

A wonderful clear night, delicious food, an intimate setting, and even more romance than you could imagine for your wedding reception. What are you waiting for?

There truly isn't much that can be said here that hasn't already been said, The Perry House is an A++ venue and it is a true value on top of that. If you are considering The Perry House don't waste another minute and make an appointment! You will not be disappointed.

I will try to keep this to the point:

Location - Cannot be beat. GORGEOUS venue, views and walking distance to downtown Monterey saves a bundle on transportation costs and makes it really easy to plan the "after party".

Value - I had a limited budget for my wedding, and once you consider everything included in The Perry House package you are looking at a much more reasonable number than anywhere else in the area.

Service - talk about a dream! Your event captain is more like a wedding planner, the details are taken care of, your concerns are put to ease, and you feel from the start that you are in good hands.

We had so many compliments on the venue and FOOD. Every bride's dream!

I would 100% choose The Perry House all over again.

I can't express enough how happy I was to have chosen The Perry House for my daughter's wedding. This venue is a 10 all the way around. I was privileged to have worked with Erin. She was FANTASTIC from the very 1st stage of planning to the minute the ceremony began (literally). The food was excellent, we chose the roaming reception & highly recommend this service. The head of catering that evening, Jennifer, was wonderful as well as her staff. We've had many comments from friends & family as "hands down, the best wedding ever".

I wish I could relive my wedding day over and over because of how wonderful this place is. Mary Lisa was my wedding coordinator and she is sooo nice to work with and sweet. She and the perry house staff are amazing! The planning process was so stress free! They really do have the organization down here. I truly enjoyed planning my wedding with them. Can we talk about the food?? It was out of this world. There was a lot of food No one was hungry. We did the roaming stations so guest were free to walk around the property and boy is it beautiful. The views of Monterey bay from this darling house are breath taking. Making wedding pictures very easy! The perry house is beautifully gardened which cut the cost of flowers. We had a photo booth set up down stairs a long with a cigar bar... All my guest had a blast!! Which to me was important and the perry house did not fail! Even it being 6 months later my friends and family are still talking about how much fun they had at our wedding and still raving about the amazing food! I couldn't be happier!!! Xoxoxo Savannah and James Berryman

I had a strong hunch from reading reviews online that The Perry House was the venue was for us. After touring the venue in person, my now husband and I both knew for certain that this was the only location Monterey we would be happy celebrating our wedding day.
We were blown away by the level of service provided at The Perry House by our Peace of Mind Coordinator, Richard Wood, and all of the staff of the venue.
On the actual wedding day I didn't feel a single bit of stress, and as a bride I think that is a pretty amazing feat.
The atmosphere of this venue was perfect for us because it is vintage and elegant, but warm and comfortable with the flexibility to bring in our style.
The 3 levels of the house where guests could overlook the ocean, The Carriage House with the BEAUTIFUL stained glass ceiling, the dance floor, the bridal sweet, the views of the Monterey Bay, the garden area for our reception in the late afternoon... The hitchin' truly went off without a hitch. It was all so lovely.
As I mentioned, the other great thing about this wedding venue is that you can really transform it with flowers and decor to make it feel like your own. Left without a single decoration the property is gorgeous, but then a couple can bring in their colors and vision with flowers and personal touches to make awesome.
This really was the perfect venue for us. The food was great, as we had The City Lights Package with chef-manned stations so guests could mingle and roam and sit wherever they felt best during the dinner. The staff was stellar, the food was great, the venue was beautiful - what more could you ask for?
As a bride I super encourage investing in the very reasonable option to have the Peace of Mind Coordinator. As I mentioned, Mr. Wood was our go-to man for everything on our wedding day. He was so kind and helpful. On the wedding day he was there and took care of everything for us. All we had to do was enjoy and celebrate. It was a fantastic experience.

Absolutely Fabulous! Nothing (I mean nothing!) went wrong. The staff and owner of the Perry House were extremely professional, flexible, and fun!
Once I started working with Richard, I knew I was in good hands. I'm a worry wart and for me to say I wasn't worried is really something. Richard and Debbie were so kind and accommodating that I couldn't have asked for more. The venue was breath taking especially went the sun went down. Richard had thought of everything and made sure all was perfect. He was so calming to me before I walked down the isle.
Our guests haven't stopped saying our wedding was the best ever. The food was exceptional and never ending. My son said he must have eaten 50 crab cakes. The staff was so pleasant and accommodating that I wish I could have given them a better tip.
I used several vendors on the Perry House list. Denise Adkins was our officiant and performed such a beautiful ceremony, customized especially for us. She took the time to get to know us and made our vows so special. Andi was our DJ and put together a great program of music that fit us and all our guests. The dance floor was always packed.
Lou and I have extremely busy jobs and couldn't put in the all time required to plan a wedding of such magnitude. We also didn't want to break the bank. The Perry House offers a beautiful, all inclusive venue with exceptional value. Most importantly, they made our day so special. Thanks to them all!

My husband and I were married at the Perry House on Nov. 30, 2013. We cannot think of a single negative thing to say about our experience with this company and its employees...it was truly fabulous from beginning to end. From our initial inquiry email in February to the Wedding Day in November, we had nothing but positive interactions with every member of their staff. Every single person we spoke with, emailed, and met is professional, organized, friendly, responsive and wiling to go the extra mile to meet the bride and groom's expectations.

The venue is absolutely beautiful; not to mention clean, well-maintained and conducive to entertaining large groups. The food is delicious, the bar is well-stocked, the setting is lovely, the view is to-die-for and the parking is sufficient. The Bridal Suite is beautiful as well. Also, since The Perry House has such a well-respected position within the community, they have great connections with other wedding vendors and we found this really helped in our planning process. What more could you want for your wedding day??

The company provides each bride and groom with their own wedding coordinator and we were honored to work with Jana. She was friendly, professional, and extremely organized. Her checklists made me feel like I could hand over control to the venue and their team without any worries. I was right! The Day Of went flawlessly ( as far as I know) and every single request was catered to immediately.

The prices are beyond reasonable for what you get and the location and views at the venue truly cannot be beat. One of my guests has attended 50+ weddings in her life, and she assured me that our wedding at The Perry House was truly the most beautiful, well-run wedding she has ever been to. Please consider The Perry House for your wedding in Monterey, you will be glad you did!! :)

Thank you to Jana and all of the staff, you created an amazing experience for us!
xoxo, Laura and Ryland Drennan

We got married in Aug. w/ our reception at the Perry House. We have the most amazing memory of that day and wholeheartedly recommend this venue! Through the planning & the day itself, I cannot describe well enough how happy we were with everything & the memory we will forever have in our and minds & hearts!We are not locals so we were looking for a low hassle type of location. From the moment I saw the website, I had a feeling this would be the place. This was the 1st place I contacted & I spoke with Jana who made me feel at ease. My feelings were completely solidified w/ our visit. We met Jana & the owner, Jim Cox, both so down to earth. The venue itself was set up so perfectly. Compared to other venues we saw, this location included most things we needed, including catering, so we could focus on enjoying this special time in our life rather than fretting small stuff. And the unique idea of a roaming reception, sounded so perfect for us. The complimentary food tasting was fabulous & Jana was so easy to work with in helping us come to decisions, though my husband & I had some difficulty in coming to agreements with what we wanted. And for the day itself, everything was set up beautifully. It was elegant yet at the same time fun & unpretentious! Jana had added special touches such as using our invitation layout for the bar menu & providing special straws that matched our décor. We were able to fully enjoy & take in the day since the staff was so attentive & catered to our needs. The food/drinks were delicious. Our guests raved about this & the roaming reception style. The bartender did an awesome job with our signature drink & keeping drinks flowing. The approved DJ vendor, DNA Entertainment, provided an awesome DJ, Jason O’Neil. Me & my husband as & many of our guests danced the night away until our fairytale day came to a close. All in all, it was such a fabulous day & I can’t think of a thing I would have wanted to change with our experience w/ the Perry House!

Everything about our daughter's beach wedding and Perry House reception was perfect. The organizing of this special day was a pleasure as our wedding planner, Jana Zucchi-Sumavska from Events by Classic, is a true professional. At the rehearsal Jana managed to turn an excited and unruly group of friends and family anxious to just get the party started into a beautiful wedding procession on the big day. At the reception our guests could not have been more impressed. The Perry House was warm, elegant, inviting with a spectacular view of the Bay. The food was fabulous, their house wine are delicious, the staff was accommodating and gracious. Many, many guests told me it was the most wonderful wedding they had ever attended. And the bride and groom said they were floating on clouds. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a venue and a caterer stop looking now and just pick up the phone and call. Your dream wedding starts here.

The venue was wonderful as was the food! And if you want a true professional and compassionate hostess and representative of the Perry House Jana Sumavska is the real deal! She was attentive, lovely, passionate and no request was unanswered or denied!! Always a smile on her face! Very happy and memorable experience..

To say The Perry House is AMAZING is honestly an understatement. There are so many great reasons to have your wedding (or other fabulous event/party) here that it's hard to summarize.

WEDDING COORDINATORS (Jana in particular): For our wedding, we hired the Peace of Mind Coordinator which was well worth the $650 or so. We planned our wedding from 3,000 miles away so having Jana was a lifesaver. She was so responsive to my questions and requests, always reminding me what needed to be done or checking-in throughout the planning process. What is different about the wedding coordinators at The Perry House is that they only work at The Perry House. They know the place top-down and are creative at helping you use the space to fulfill whatever your vision is. Having Jana made my life so easy - she gave us tons of advice and clearly laid out all of the options for us so the decision-making process was quite easy.

STAFF: Every single staff member that worked our wedding was beyond nice, hospitable and helpful. Our guests still rave about how much fun the bartenders were. Every staff member knows the drill head-to-toe and is so attentive and responsive to any needs/requests. They are all very professional and you can tell at the top of their game.

THE PROPERTY: I honestly don't think the pictures on their website do the place enough justice. I found it very helpful to Google other wedding photos from The Perry House to see the entire property in its full glory. The space is so unique and very different from the typical hotel ballroom wedding. All of the details and intricacies mean that decorating isn't even that important because the space itself is so beautiful....not to mention the view!

FOOD: The food is so delicious!! Very creative and unique menu options that are all delicious. We went with the pizza oven which was a huge hit.

VALUE: Great for Monterey and I like how inclusive it was (some places charge for linens or $4.50 a person just to cut the cake!!)

We are from NYC but decided to have our wedding in Monterey because it is so beautiful and has special meaning to us. We looked at three venues in the area but once we saw the Perry House, we knew that was where we wanted to celebrate our wedding! The layout of the house and the style of a "roaming reception" made it easy for us to spend quality time with all of our guests. Our wedding day was perfect and stress free. We hired Richard to be our "day of coordinator" and I am so thankful that we did. I did not have to make any decisions the day of the wedding. Everything fell into place without me having to stress at all. I just relaxed and truly enjoyed the day. When it came time to eat, Richard brought us each a plate with everything that was served. Because we planned from across the country, we never got a chance to attend any of their food tastings to plan our menu. We just trusted the review we read online... and they were right! The food was delicious. We did a grill station with Salmon and Steak and the Brick Oven Pizza. We loved it all!

We had our ceremony and reception at the Perry House. It was great having everything in one place and not having guests getting lost between events. We used the ipod dock and created a playlist of our favorite music. The sound system was great and the guests really enjoyed the music.

In terms of value, I found the Perry House to be very reasonably priced and a good value when you consider the quality of the venue, the staff and the food.

My husband and I are both photographers, so it was important to us to find a place where our pictures would be beautiful! The Perry House is a perfect setting for beautiful photos. We had an amazing time on our wedding day! I am so thankful we chose the Perry House!

The Perry House was the perfect venue for our September wedding. The Perry House offers the warmth, charm and intimacy of a gathering at an elegant home, without feeling stuffy or pretentious. Our guests loved being able to roam around the property, from the garden with a cozy fire pit to the charming historic house and the incredible views. If you enjoy walking, the location is just a short walk to Fisherman's Wharf and nearby hotels, although there are slight hills involved. Many of our guests stayed at Hotel Pacific on Pacific Street, which is a short walk to the Perry House. Use the Jackson Street exit at the back of the hotel and make a right on Van Buren Street. Jackson Street does have a bit of an incline, but not as steep as Scott Street.

Our event manager, Jana, was easy to communicate with and helpful during every stage of planning, including arranging the rental of barstools for the patio. She helped keep us on track with checklists and timelines, and offered great suggestions and guidance. The staff provided impeccable hospitality and service. The food is outstanding! The talented chefs have created an amazing menu with extensive options for every palate. We had a tough time narrowing down our choices because it all sounded delicious! Our guests raved about the calamari ceviche, margherita pizza and chicken panini appetizers. Everyone was delighted with the taco and grill stations. The make-your-own sundae bar was a big hit for dessert.

Initially we had some reservations about the roaming reception, but we went with it and our guests really seemed to enjoy themselves. It was nice to see so many friends and relatives mingling with people they didn't already know. We have received so many compliments from guests who said that the relaxed atmosphere and unique roaming reception really set our wedding apart from so many others. We can't thank the Events by Classic staff enough for making our day so perfect and flow so smoothly!

The Perry House and Monterey Bay Weddings were FANTASTIC. We loved them every step of the way! From the moment we visited during our "research" trip to the very last time we walked out the door from our reception, everything was fabulous.

Our first encounter was when we were visiting the area to determine our venue. We are from out of state, and had 2 days to visit 10 venues. The Perry House was the first one, and what won us over was the manager's statement that they "would do anything they could to make sure our day was as perfect as possible." How can you argue with that? Plus the grounds were gorgeous. The only flaw (to us) was that the ceremony location (the beautifully landscaped yard of the estate) was not on the beach, which we had decided was a requirement. Not to worry! They worked with us to secure Lovers Point Park in neighboring Pacific Grove as our location, and organized all of the setup, including chairs, an arbor, and the sound system. We didn't have to lift a finger, and it was all done at a reasonable cost.

Additionally, the Perry House did all of the catering. During our tasting visit, we were entertained by an almost overwhelming set of options of food for our guests. We decided to go with an all-vegetarian menu, and the staff were happy to work with us to make that happen. The food was delicious, and no one left hungry. We went with the small plates option for our menu, but the amount of food was never a problem. The cocktail appetizers, salad, and subsequent "tapas" style entrees were scrumptious and filling.

We were impressed with the customer service every step of the way. Our particular event manager, Jana, was always willing to work with our requests with a smile. We certainly had what some might consider a "quirky" ceremony and reception, but she was very supportive and excited with us.

Thanks, Perry House and Monterey Bay Weddings for the PERFECT special day! We couldn't be happier that we chose you!

If you've come across the Perry House, you can stop your search for a wedding venue.

Pros:
- Ceremony and Reception in the same location = so convenient
- EXCELLENT food
- Intimate and charming venue in Monterey, CA with gorgeous views of the water
- All preferred vendors were amazing to work with (Ian Martin, photography; DJ Peter Burkhart, Kelly Productions; Melody King, florist; Robert Conat, photo booth)

Jana was our event manager and peace-of-mind coordinator on the day of the wedding. My wife is super-human when it comes to organization and planning, but having Jana's help throughout the entire process was truly invaluable. As our peace-of-mind coordinator, Jana was there on our wedding day and made sure everything went perfectly so my wife could just enjoy herself - trust me, a must have. Knowing that we were too wound up to finish our dinner and dessert, they were even kind enough to pack to-go boxes for us after the reception was over.

Thank you to Jana and the entire staff at the Perry House - you made our wedding amazing!

Our wedding was at the Perry House on July 13, 2013. We had booked our date well over a year in advance and the staff at the Perry House were very accommodating and flexible in making our special day a dream come true. Jana met with us several times and helped guide us through the planning. She always had a friendly and pleasant demeanor and was very professional when working with us and our wedding planner Joellen Pope. She promptly returned phone calls and emails. We had perfect weather with blue skies and the view of Monterey Bay was breathtaking. The venue and décor in the house and garden is beautiful. The food was delicious. The hors d'oeuvres were presented in a lovely manner and were plentiful. The dinner was fantastic. The bartenders prepared our signature drink to perfection. Our guests commented that our wedding was the nicest and best wedding that they had ever attended. We wish that we could go back in time and repeat the whole day again as it was so much fun. Our wedding day was a fairytale.

Where do I start, The young Lady that we first met, was Wonderful. She stayed with us from beginning to end. Jana made everything perfect that Day for my Daughter"s Wedding Shower. The Perry House was very clean and Beautiful. The Service Amazing, The Two young Men Daniel and Nicholas did a wonderful job serving our Guest and keeping the Tables clean from empty plates to filling our Drinks. The timing was perfect with the Food, The food was so Wonderful, from the sauce for the Pasta, vegetables and Chicken cooked to perfection. Presentation just how I asked for it is how it was. Thank you, Jana and the Perry House. Lisa

The Perry House hosted our July 4th 2013 wedding and reception. Our wedding planner Jana was amazing to work with and helped us plan the menu and decor in advance. The staff at at the Perry House is friendly to work with and their vendor list that support the event is excellent. We had a really fun carefree day on our wedding and the venue transformed to the Hawaiin theme we selected for our wedding. The chefs help create sumptuous custom pizzas, pastas and salads that matched our theme. Our guests had a fantastic time and we sincerely believe that this gem of a location in Monterey is ideal for special events.

Billy and Mohit.

I had my wedding at the perry house on 7/7/2013. Mary Lisa was my event manager and peace of mind coordinator for my special day. She was so easy to work with, flexible, helpful, responsive, and patient throughout the whole process from the beginning and especially the end. She really went out of her way to help make my dream wedding a reality.

The perry house itself is a very special place to my now husband and I. We discovered this gem while we were living in Monterey as we just lived literally across the street from the venue. On weekends, we saw how the the beautiful historic victorian house can turn into a magnificent venue. The property glows as the day turns into night with a silhouette of twinkling lights, music, wonderful aromas for their excellent menu selection, and the sound of family friends celebrating special occasions.

The catering staff is also top notch, from the waiting staff, cooks, bartenders, event manager, on-site captain, and the owner. You can tell that the staff that they hire are the creme-de-la-creme of the renowned restaurant/hospitality of the Monterey peninsula. They took care of our guests at the wedding efficiently and with warm sincere smiles. My friends have told me that every request they had was attended right away, hassle-free. Oh, and the food...I consider myself to be gastronomically competent. They're food is truly amazing, 5-stars. If it were an option, I would choose to dine at the Perry House over even the best restaurants in Northern California. Their hors d'oeuvre, from presentation to the taste, blows most restaurants even in the renowned Carmel and Pebble Beach out of the water. My family and friends were extremely delighted with the menu and the attentive from the Perry House.

We also chose to have our ceremony at the Perry House. The garden is beautiful, even without any decorations. The bridal suite is great for pictures.

This venue is classically beautiful, elegant, and fabulous.

After months of searching for a venue, we found The Perry House. This place is beautiful and the house itself is so charming. I love the victorian look to this house and the view from this place is amazing! Girls, the bridal room is to die for! It is so cute and I was so excited to get ready there. Richard and Mary Lisa were great to work with and they both met our expectations as our day of coordinator. Richard was able to put my mind at ease during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. Throughout the whole process they will be there for you answering any questions or concerns. I will definitely be recommending this venue to anyone looking in getting married in Monterey.

Before I even visited the Perry House I already knew this would be the place where I would have the wedding I always dreamed of. The Perry House is the most beautiful, unique wedding venue on the Peninsula. From the moment I initially made contact with the staff at Events By Classic, I knew I was in great hands. When I finally saw the Perry House in person, I was completely blown away. It has such a quaint, elegant and romantic feel. The view from the upper balcony is stunning, with views spanning over the entire Monterey Harbor and all the way to Moss Landing, making for great photo opportunities and a good spot for guests to mingle during the cocktail hour. We did the roaming butler passed reception which all our guests loved. They were free to meander around the house and gardens, sit around the fire pit and cocktail tables while the food came to them. And of course, the food was incredible. Our wedding included a delicious martini salad, stuffed mushrooms, pear and Gorgonzola pizza (baked in their outside pizza oven), ahi tuna skewers, skirt steak, and butternut squash ravioli. I knew I wanted around 80 people at my wedding, and this was the perfect spot, accommodating up to around 120 ppl I believe. My guests called it the "perfect" wedding and can't stop talking about the location, food, and staff.

Jana, my main contact throughout the entire planning process was absolutely amazing. She is the sweetest person ever, and was so helpfu every step of the way. I could not have not asked for a better event coordinator! And Jennifer, the event captain took wonderful care of my husband and I, even going out of her way to make sure we ate and tried all the food during the reception.
Not only did the staff take care of the reception, but they also put together my ceremony at Berwick Park in Pacific Grove. They set up everything- chairs, the wooden arch and a table with lemon water for guests. It was beautiful, and I cannot thank this lovely staff enoug

I can not say enough nice things about The Perry House, and the staff, and especially Mary Lisa. I planned my wedding from Washington and so I needed someone who would handle all the details and make sure my wedding day was perfect. She responded immediately to phone calls, emails, and even did phone conferences with my maid of honor and me. I didn't have to worry about any logistics like set up, clean up, keeping the flow of the day going, passing of food, everything ran smoothly and it was all handled by the staff.

On top of great service, the location is beautiful! You really don't need to add decoration to the venue since the place is designed to be beautiful for weddings. Lots of other venues you have to add so much to make it look like it's not just a conference room or a big blank room and that is not the case here.

We just love The Perry House, and we're so glad it's where we got married!

When I and my husband chose Perry House as our reception venue, we knew we would have nothing to worry about on our wedding day! We chose the Perry House because the owners and staff seemed to take great pride in the venue, their food, and customer service. The staff was extremely flexible. When we mentioned that we loved brunch they went out of their way to create a special brunch menu for our wedding day. Since we live in Georgia we also wanted to have a shrimp and grits bar at our wedding which is very common in the South but not common in California. The chef went above and beyond creating this special menu item and even ordered the same grits that our favorite brunch place in Atlanta uses. On our wedding day the shrimp and grits bar was a huge hit at our reception!! Everyone loved it. All the food was amazing!! The ham simply melts in your mouth. The staff went out of their way to make sure we were taking care of, even saving us some of the appetizers that we missed while taking pictures. Everything that day went so smoothly, we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful wedding venue. Mary Lisa, our catering coordinator and our peace of mind day of coordinator was amazing! She always responded right away to emails and phone calls which was wonderful since I was planning a wedding from accross the country.We are so happy we chose the Perry House for our wedding reception.All the little details of the day came together perfectly with the help of the Perry House staff and Mary Lisa. We couldn't have chosen a more beautiful venue or a venue with more dedicated, amazing staff and food than the Perry House.

This is the perfect Venue. The layout and atmosphere made it very comfortable for everyone.

The staff is great, they handle so many of the little details. It was wonderful to have them cater and staff everything - and they did a great job for a really good price!

No worries and personalized service! That is what every couple can expect at The Perry House! The staff is not only professional, but a joy to work with.

We had to use another venue (The Old Whaling Station Adobe), but The Perry House was our first choice because it is all-inclusive. This review is from the e-mails and meeting we had, not an actual wedding.

***Affordable & Accommodating
The best part about the Perry House is that you don't have to worry about anything. They take care of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception setup and cleanup. They are also one of the few places that have no corkage fee or cake cutting fee, but they do have a liquor license and provide wine and champagne at reasonable cost (the best part is you only pay for what you drink).

I personally always wanted an outdoor wedding, but it can be difficult with the elements and unpredictable Monterey weather. The Perry House has top grade AstroTurf so it's always green and ladies heels won't sink in. They provide several heaters so you can enjoy the dinner under the stars without freezing. If it rains they do have the house as a backup or two tent options (a clear tent that is more expensive and regular tent) so that you can still get married outside with the amazing view of the Monterey Bay and Wharf.

Since the kitchen is on site, they can accommodate surprise dietary needs of the guests. They assured us that our guests will be taken care of as well as the vendors who will also be fed.

The people there are also extremely professional and always respond in a timely manner, which is a must for frantic brides. They are willing to work with you and are always friendly and genuine. Ask for Alicia who will make wedding planning stress-free.

The Perry House was absolutely amazing! We could not have imagined a more perfect wedding venue. What makes the Perry House so amazing is that it is a truly unique and well designed historic landmark with so much charm and warmth. All of our guests were impressed not only by the beautiful view (oh and 68 degree sunny and clear weather in November!) but by the well planned design of the entire property. We had 98 guests and both the ceremony and reception went smoothly without a hiccup.

We had a wonderful experience with all the staff. We did use Alicia Phillips for the Peace of Mind Coordination and it was worth every penny! Alicia was so organized and responsive each and every time I called or emailed her. She even lent her opinion and reasoned with me when I was going over the top...Thanks for keeping me in line and sane (and in our budget). Tina, the captain, was also wonderful. Tina continually checked with both me and my husband to make sure that not only our guests were well taken care of but that we were taken care of too. I can't tell you how many times Tina brought me a glass of water throughout the night because guests kept ripping water out of my hands for photos and I was thirsty!

Even two months after the wedding our guests are still commenting on how amazing every detail of our wedding was- our guest were most impressed by the food.

If you are looking for an intimate venue with charm and personality I highly recommend considering The Perry House. The Perry House has impeccable service, delicious food and is not your typical cookie cutter wedding venue (also very affordable). It's classy and guests will be talking about it months after the wedding!

The Perry House has a perfect location near downtown Monterey, venue was spacious for the number of guest we wanted (80), The view was amazing, historical house with a story and recently remodeled. This has become a very popular venue and for good reason because it is amazing, We got the last weekend available in October when we booked it in Jan. We had the ceremony in the garden and it was beautiful. I was worried about the cost, but once I calculated what you get (tables, chairs, table clothes, napkins, heat lamps, no cake cutting fee, chalk board menus, and more) it would have been the same and more hassle to organize rental companies at a different venue. Some things you get at Perry that you won't get other places is a pizza oven, fire pit, Local Beer, Tvs for personnel made dvds, and awesome brand new sound system throughout the property. The Perry House Staff is amazing!!!! Our wedding coordinator Jana was great. She met with us to go over our day several months before the wedding and gave us great ideas. We had a nautical wedding theme and they provided some cute touches the day of that were perfect. There were so many staff the day of the event they took great care of our guest. The food was sooooo good. Use the pizza oven it is a great show and good pizza. We did the roving dinner (cheapest option). I was worried about this working, but it worked great. We still had tables in the garden and inside the house around the dance floor for those who wanted to sit. Most people did sit down, but others mingled. Our small plates where the flank steak and local sea bass. They both were really good!!! Also, there was plenty of food for everyone. The only Con I can think of is you can only have a DJ from two selected companies because of their new sound system. We chose Colin St. John from DNA Entertainment and he was great. If you want to save money you can plug in a MP3 player with a set play list for a fee.

My wedding at the Perry House was a fairy-tale. The staff, especially Mary Lisa, were so accommodating and responsive. They responded quickly to my requests before the wedding. The reception went so smoothly. My guests are still raving about the gorgeous views and great staff. Many said that it was the best wedding food they have ever had! I highly recommend the Perry House and Classic Catering!

The Perry House and its staff were nothing short of amazing throughout our entire wedding planning process and on our big day. We worked mostly with Alicia and she was fantastic!! The venue is gorgeous and they pay attention to every detail making it extra unique and special. The staff is top notch, very professional, friendly, accommodating and flexible. They are so genuine and truly care about the couples they work with. They really wanted to make our day perfect and did. We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our overall experience with the Perry House and Alicia. I could go on for days! Planning was always fun and efficient and the wedding day went off smoothly without a hitch. Our guests had an absolute blast and are STILL raving about the venue, food and service! Many of our guests said it was the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding. For us as the bride and groom, the day really couldn't have been more perfect and we owe that to Alicia and the rest of the staff. The entire experience from start to finish couldn't have been any better. This venue is amazing!! I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!!

We had our wedding at Berwick Park and our reception at the Perry house this year, and the Perry House is fantastic!!!! We highly recommend the Perry House to couples looking for a beautiful and unique venue that is low key, with great views, and a casual outdoorsy, California style feel. The venue is beautiful. It is a restored Victorian house, overlooking the Monterey bay, with great views of the bay from the second floor. It also has firepits, pretty gardens, and several different rooms for the guests to mingle. The food is fantastic. For our wedding, we had steak with chimichurri sauce, pizzas grilled fresh in a pizza oven, and some great seafood appetizers. The food was so fresh and we got tons of compliments. I was sad that, as the bride, I was so busy talking to people I didn't have time to eat more of it. Also, the service was great. Alicia was our day of coordinator, and she was uber organized, friendly, helpful and practical, and helped make our day fantastic. One thing that was especially great about her was that she helped us brainstorm ideas that were more economical so we could stay within our budget, in contrast to other vendors we interviewed who seemed somewhat inflexible on pricing, etc..

The Perry House was a dream come true to hold our summer wedding. I can not say how many wedding guests have commented on the amazing food quality, the staff attentiveness and kindness and the events ambiance. From the moment we stepped foot onto view the property, Alicia and her staff have been going above and beyond. We had Monterey Weddings (a part of the Perry house) set up our beach ceremony, at the rehearsal I was worried about how the beach was going to look with all the seaweed, driftwood and some trash. On the day of the wedding..the staff that set up the chairs and our hoopa made an isle with all the seeweed and bark. It was so beautiful I could not have imagined it any better.
The staff at the reception was top notch...the servers and bar tenders attended every guests need. They even modified the meal to accommodate my vegetarian sister. I had not thought of that while planning the dinner. I never set foot in the bar area because the staff was constantly bringing myself and the groom food and drinks. They even served a Russian heritage appetizer that I had made from home. They made sure it was warmed properly and served it just like all their Hors d'œuvres. Some of our family did not understand the "rooming" reception but I stuck with my gut and it was perfect. No sitting charts and no being stuck at your seat. Everyone loved being able to mingle and meet everyone. The food definitely found their way to every guest, trush me. By the last entree all guests were so stuffed!! The filet was absolutely the best I have ever tasted. My favorite dish is the Sea bass, do not miss this. The venue looked so perfect at night with the lights in all the trees. The stairs were so fun to do our grand entrance. My final comment is that you must work with Alicia. She is god sent. She is calm and listens to you and really hears what your asking. She is the reason my dream wedding was perfect! I recommend her as your day of too!

My husband and I had a beautiful wedding at the Perry House this year. Our wedding was not only beautiful and the food delicious, but it was EASY. We didn't need a florist. We didn't need a separate catering company. We didn't even need a baker. The property is so lovely on its own that there is really no need for additional flowers, and Classic Catering's food is a perfect 10. They even made us our wedding dessert (we had brownies and ice cream, and it was perfect). Alicia was attentive and incredibly helpful, and thankfully guided us along with what things we would need to consider for the big day.

Most importantly, our guests were elated with the venue, the food, the attentiveness of the staff, the food, the alcohol selection, and of course, the food!

The house has been remodeled, and it is pristine and tastefully done. The decks from the house have a perfect view of the bay. We cannot recommend the Perry House enough to any couple wishing to have a carefree wedding. I never imagined our wedding would be so free of complications and worry. What a wonderful thing for a bride to be able to say!

Where do I begin? I have never seen a wedding executed so perfectly! When we were looking at venues, we came across the Perry house and fell in love with it immediately. It had a completely unique feel to it and the views were spectacular. It was a bit out of our budget so they invited us to a tasting before committing. The food and presentation were AMAZING and we were sold instantly.
We worked with Alicia and we were so lucky to have her as our event coordinator. She was such a dream to work with. We did a lot of our decorations ourselves and she took care of setting up everything including our ceremony items and centerpieces. What she did for us FAR exceeded our expectations. She was on top of everything, incredibly organized and so supportive. She made everything seamless and beautiful.
Patricia, the banquet captain, was so helpful and made sure everything was taken care of. The staff at the Perry House was also incredible. The wait staff and bartenders were very attentive, professional and made my guests feel like VIP. My father was impressed with how detailed the staff was with even the silverware setup. Everything was placed perfectly and very clean. I had a guest with a severe peanut allergy and let Alicia know ahead of time what his needs were and the staff went out of their way to accommodate him. For the first time in five years, he actually ate the food he was served at an event and survived! He was so impressed with how well the staff took care of him.
The food was unbelievable! We chose the interactive stations and everyone loved it! It was very fresh and delicious! The menu offers many unique options that set it apart from other venues.
I had several of my guests tell us that that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The staff and venue were the reason for that. Events By Classics and the Perry House staff were flawless. I am so grateful to them for how perfect our wedding day was. We are so lucky we found this place!

The Perry House was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding reception! The pictures of the Perry House do not compare to seeing the beautiful place in person. My husband and I looked at many hotels and venues for our reception, but once we saw the Perry House, we fell in love with the venue. The setting and atmosphere is perfect for a small and intimate wedding. The Perry House has more than you can ask for with an awesome balcony with views of the bay, a beautiful garden setting, an outdoor oven, classic ballroom, fire pit, elegant bars, bridal dressing room, and yes, even beautiful and clean restrooms! Other venues do not compare or even come close to what the Perry House has to offer with delicious food and impeccable service!

With a beautiful venue comes absolutely delicious food and excellent service. Alicia was my event coordinator from the beginning to the end and she was amazing! She is very professional and always replied to my emails and inquiries right away. She was on top of everything and made sure our wedding day went smooth. I would trust Alicia with any event that I’m planning. On top of her awesome service, the food was so amazing! Our guests LOVED the food and servings! The food is definitely worth the price that you pay. The food is freshly cooked and really tastes like meals from a five star restaurant. Even the food were prepared and presented in very elegant ways. The servers were very polite and ensured that our guests were well fed and comfortable. The Perry House has all the radiance, charm, amazing food, and excellent service that most other venues and hotels don’t have. We were very fortunate to have our wedding reception at the Perry House and would not hesitate to have another event or anniversary to celebrate here! Thank you Events by Classic and Alicia for a memorable wedding that we will cherish forever!

I just recently had my wedding at The Perry House and it was amazing!! The staff was wonder and the venue was perfect! We used the adorable bridal room to get ready and it was perfect for pictures. Also, I really liked that my guests could roam around the entire house. The owners did a fantastic job restoring this old historic mansion! Events by Classic have mastered the art of roaming receptions where guest are free to move around and eat when they'd like. I was worried about how this might work out, but my guests loved that they didn't have to stay at one table the entire wedding. They have a great fire pit and a super cute carriage room that has a beautiful stained glass roof. Plus, there was a beautiful view of the Monterey Bay from the top floor. This venue was everything I wanted and more for my wedding!! I would definitely recommend The Perry House for a memorable wedding!!

Perry House was a beautiful venue. The food and the service were terrific. What made the day wonderful was the professional behavior of the staff from the set- up, the food service, the music, etc. The day went so smoothly. It was perfect. Many guests commented that is was the nicest wedding they had ever attended.

I found the perfect man who gave me the perfect ring with a perfect proposal. And immediately afterward started the process of planning for our perfect day. I wanted our wedding day to be both special and memorable for, not just myself and the groom, but for everyone there sharing our sacred event. Being a stickler for perfection, I usually take the attitude of “If you want things done right, do them yourself.” And as the bride, there were hundreds upon hundreds of details from the big to the small that I needed to take care of. I like the unconventional, the unique and--let me just admit it--the better things. So when it came to deciding the details regarding our wedding reception I had no worries because I knew everything was in good hands with Alicia and the rest of the Perry House staff. They made planning for my wedding reception amazingly easy.
A beautiful yellow house nestled on the hills overlooking the Monterey Bay, the Perry House is a Victorian sanctuary of simple charm with so much to offer. It is the perfect spot if you want to celebrate your wedding in an elegant, quaint locale. Providing first-class full service catering and event coordination, the Perry House ensured the most professional and customized service for my special celebration. It truly was an over-the-top experience.
Their backyard with an always-green lawn allow your guests to mingle or to use as an extra dining area. Here your guests can be wowed by the chefs preparing their dishes in the wood fired pizza oven. And those chilly Monterey evenings will not hamper the event because there are plenty of “mushroom heaters” plus a fire pit to keep the guests toasty. The carriage house held our photowall* for the guests to enjoy, and there is a bar and extra seating room there as well. May I also mention that the stain glass window in the carriage house is gorgeous; yet one other thing for your guests to gawk at other than the dress and cake. Not many halls offer something as special as that.
The upper level has a second bar plus a balcony with a great view of the Bay below. There is also a great alcove for you and your guests to sit and chit chat away from the festivities below in the ballroom. The bridal suite is also located on the top floor. Inside is a large restroom for you and the bridemaids to powder your nose plus a large mirror making for great photo shots of you in your wedding gown.
The delicacies prepared by the Perry House still get my mouth to water. First the appetizers were passed out by butlers. My husband and I still talk about the coconut shrimp; I complain that I just didn’t have enough of them. Plus there were tons of fruit, cheeses and crackers as the guests waited for our arrival. The main courses were served by the chefs themselves. My husband’s friends love to reminisce about how they each had their fill and then some of the tri tip and the tenderloin.
Alicia was my reception coordinator. We talked at length about my wants and the details I was incorporating. She knew exactly what to do. When the husband and I arrived after the ceremony and saw how she set up the decorations, our jaws dropped. Everything was more than perfect. Alicia totally executed my visions without fail.
It has been a couple of months since the event.  My guests still rave about everything about the reception. And I so grateful for everything that the Perry House crew has done to make my wedding such a hit for both the groom and me plus our guests. It was such an unbelievable success! Do yourselves a favor, bride, and check the Perry House out! And see for yourselves how easy it can be to make your wedding fabulous!
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Gatherings was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. Even though it rained, the staff transformed this charming Victorian House into an outdoor beach wedding. The staff made all of our guests feel comfortable and at home. They were extremely polite. All of the stress from planning a wedding, especially from a long distance, was relieved from the professionalism and dedication demonstrated at Gatherings. They made every detail of my dream wedding come to life. They will always hold a special place in our heart and memories. We are forever grateful to Gatherings and their remarkable staff.
Jill & Kyle, Willows, Ca.

The Perry House was amazing! We knew the second we saw it in person that it would be the perfect venue for our April wedding. Our event coordinator, Alicia, was absolutely fantastic and made planning a breeze. The venue is so tastefully decorated and maintained - all of our guests were amazed and we heard over and over again how nice everything was. We chose to do creation stations and a romaing reception and it worked out perfectly - the food was great and our guests were able to socialize and eat in a relaxed comfortable fashion. The actual day of the wedding, Alicia and the Perry House staff do everything to make sure there are no hiccups! It was great to have some decmopresion time to relax in the upstairs room before our grand entrance - an ample hors d'ouevre selection and drinks were brought to us (and members of our wedding party) upstairs. At the reception, glasses were never empty before a staff member refilled them. I highly reccomend all brides consider the Perry House for their upcoming weddings!

We held our ceremony and reception at the Perry House and could not have been more satisfied. The venue is wonderful - it is intimate and spacious at the same time. The food was fantastic, our guests were raving about how good everything was. We were also very impressed with all of the servers and staff during the event - everyone was incredibly friendly and accomodating.
Alicia and everyone else at the Perry House are great to work with. We worked with Alicia on all of the details leading up to the wedding and highly recommend her. She is professional, friendly and very helpful.
Overall, we highly recommend the Perry House as a place to hold your wedding!!

My husband and I got married here in Nov. 2011. It was the best choice we ever made! If we could go back and do it again, we would. Everyone we worked with was exceptional, especially Alicia. The wedding day went off without a hitch and we didn't have to worry about anything. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the venue, the food and the staff. You can't go wrong if you choose the Perry House!

My new husband and I can not thank Gatherings enough for making our wedding day so spectacular! Our wedding was held at the Perry house on 9/4/11 it was labor day weekend and a very busy one in Monterey. Mary Lisa our wedding coordinator was absolutely amazing through out the whole year of planning and the day of. Originally my husband and I booked our wedding at Gatherings first location "gatherings" however 5 months before our wedding we found out they had purchased "The Perry House" and we knew we had to change the venue. The Perry House was just beautiful and perfect. It was no problem at all, Gatherings made it so easy to change location and wedding date.
The wedding day was absolutely perfect! we had our rehearsal that morning and our officiant with Mary Lisa made the whole thing easy and very fun. The whole day Mary Lisa made sure she was available over the phone and of course she was amazing at keeping us on schedule even though we had no idea traffic was going to be so heavy because it was a holiday weekend. The ceremony was scheduled to start at 3:30pm but had to start at 4pm because the groom and my dad were stuck in traffic. Mary Lisa made sure to keep everyone calm and relaxed and managed to keep us on schedule even after the 30 minute delay. The Food was out of this world!! everything was delicious not one complaint at all from a single guest. All night my Husband and I kept getting compliments on the food, location and how beautiful the Perry House was. Actually we still are getting compliments 3 months later! We are so fortunate to have had Mary Lisa and Gatherings be part of our special day.
Thank you so much Gatherings you are AMAZING!!
Erika and Edwin Resuleo