Caterers/Coordinators | Locations | Officiants | Photographers | Licenses

Caterers/Coordinators:

• A Big Sur Affair Catering
  Cheri Gladstone
  (831) 667-1050
  Full service catering and event planning in beautiful Big Sur and the greater Monterey Peninsula. Innovative California cuisine specializing in the freshest seasonal ingredients and organic foods artistically presented by the most professional staff. Services include site selection, flowers, transportation, entertainment, photography and videography.
  www.abigsuraffair.com
  
  
• Elegant Events
  Diane Allen
  (831) 625-3523
  We strive to create fun, unique, & elegant event memories for you & your loved ones. From the very formal to the most informal occasion, from 2 to 500 and from beginning to the end we will do the work while you relax & enjoy your special day. Whether you choose full service coordination or just certain aspects you may want help with, we are the coordinators for you. We have exclusive private homes, which offer beautiful indoor & outdoor locations, oceanfronts, beaches, Red Wood groves, and garden site properties available. We offer full service coordination & specialty services, or service provider recommendations & on site coordination for the day of. All the very best Big Sur, Carmel, & the Monterey Peninsula have to offer!
  www.bigsurweddings.com
  
  
• Sea Stars Big Sur Catering & Event Design
  Jamie Jean Jarrard
  (831) 915-8477
  The specialty of Sea Stars is creating memorable food for weddings, private parties and music festivals. Sea Stars uses organic and sustainable meat, seafood and produce from local sources. We forage in the wilds of Big Sur and the farmers' markets year round to showcase unique, seasonal ingredients With a style that is whimsical and pretty, substantial and hearty, each dish is made from scratch and from the heart. We also create custom designed wedding cakes and exquisite hand-made chocolates and confections for any occasion. Sea Stars also does event design, wedding planning and coordinating. Contact Sea Stars for a catering experience of your wildest Big Sur dreams.
  
  Creating memorable food & design for weddings, private parties and music festivals. Sea Stars uses only organic and sustainable meat, seafood and produce from local & wild sources.
  www.seastarsbigsur.com
  

Flowers:

• Kate Healey Flowers
  (831) 667-2649
  Simple elegant, whimsical and wild flowers for all occassions. Specializing in seasonal, locally and organically grown as well as foraged flowers for weddings. Vintage and timeless elegance, rustic chic or minimalist designs are all possible. Please call for a free consultation.
  www.bigsurflowers.com

Locations: (Wedding, Honeymoon & Receptions)

• Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant
  (831) 667-0520
  Located in a lovely, historic ranch house set among redwoods and glorious gardens, Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant is an ideal location for Weddings and Wedding related events. Exquisite, rustic, American seasonal cuisine is prepared on site in the wood fired oven and grill by Culinary Institute of America chef's Philip Wojtowizc and Michelle Rizzolo. The finest wedding cakes are made on site by Big Sur Bakery and an eclectic wine list is also available. This is the perfect site for cozy, intimate wedding events.
  www.bigsurbakery.com
  
  
• Big Sur Lodge
  (800) 424-4787
  On site wedding pavillion. Located in ancient groves of redwoods and oaks in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Gorgeous views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, 61 cottage style units, many with fireplaces and/or kitchens, can accommodate up to 6 people. Resort includes scenic Big Sur River and hiking trails, seasonal heated pool, gift shop, restaurant & general store. While staying at the Big Sur Lodge you have free access to the following state parks in Big Sur: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and Point Lobos State Reserve.
  www.bigsurlodge.com
  
  
• Big Sur River Inn
  (800) 548-3610
  Nestled amid towering redwoods along the scenic Big Sur River lies the historic Big Sur River Inn. The Big Sur River Inn is steeped in romance, history and nostalgia without sacrificing modern convenience and comfort. The expansive riverside lawn or the sun-dappled deck  provide a spectacular setting for your special day. Our professional culinary and service staff specialize in creating a unique experience tailored to your vision of your celebration. We look forward to celebrating with you.
  www.bigsurriverinn.com
  
  
• Chappellet Studios on Rancho Rico
  (831) 667-0109
  Perched on the edge of the Pacific, with dramatic views of the ocean and the Ventana Mountains, Rancho Rico offers a very private and beautiful retreat for your wedding celebration. Gallery by appointment.
  www.chappelletstudios.com
  
  
• The Dome...Jewel in the Forest
  831-626-2876
  A beautiful dome house and gallery with the lovely Carabella's Theatre surrounded by redwoods. This magical forest environment is perfect for small weddings or elopements. Conveniently located halfway between Carmel & Big Sur.
  www.jewelintheforest.com
  Weddings With Sofanya on Facebook
  
  
• Loma Vista Inn
  (917) 991-0126
  Weddings, parties, and gatherings in the historic gardens located just off Highway 1 in the heart of Big Sur.
  lomavistainn.com
  
  
• Post Ranch Inn
  (800) 527-2200, (831) 667-2200
  Ocean view award-winning small luxury hotel hideaway. This ultra-romantic inn is a perfect escape for elopements, honeymoons, anniversaries and wedding renewals. The Elopement Experience package contains all the essentials for a small and intimate wedding held in a guest room or on its terrace. Romantically elegant elements are used in all of the arrangements from coordination services, exquisite flowers, professional photography, and a select bottle of champagne, crystal flutes, marriage license and wedding celebrant. Weddings with 25 to 50 guests are held on the terrace of Sierra Mar Restaurant.
  www.postranchinn.com
  
  
• Ragged Point Inn
  (805) 927-5708
  Seventeen cliff-side acres overlook the rugged Pacific, across from Sur Sur Ranch in south Big Sur. Most of our 35 rooms feature magnificent ocean views, fireplaces, decks or balconies. Cliff House has 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, gourmet kitchen, private dining room, sitting room, lawn, great views. Restaurant. Wedding and conference facilities. Sandwich stand. Espresso and wine bar. Gift Shop. Minimart. Gas station. Sunday concerts throughout the summer. WiFi. Dog-friendly.
  www.raggedpointinn.net
  
  

Ministers/Officiants:

• Big Sur & Carmel Weddings with Ken Robins
  (831) 298-7353
  I am a licensed minister in the state of California. I teach relationship and communication skills at the Esalen Institute and in private practice in Carmel and Big Sur. My main goal with any couple, is their satisfaction and delight with both the working process and the final creation, so that on the day, what unfolds is a truly heartfelt expression of the hopes and dreams they have for each other. I love my work, so please call me to see if I might be the right person to be there with you on your special day. Specializing in intimate personalized wedding ceremonies.
  www.weddingsinbigsur.com
  
  
• Big Sur Ceremonies by Soaring Starkey
  (831) 667-2928
  Interfaith minister performs heartfelt and personalized ceremonies for weddings, commitments, and special life events with a keepsake script of the service.
  www.bigsurceremonies.com
  
  
• Life Celebrations, Rev. Brian Lyke
  (831) 626-8570
  Rev. Brian Lyke is ordained in the Presbyterian Church, USA and has served as a college chaplain, a hospice chaplain and an interim pastor. He has been officiating weddings and vow renewal ceremonies in the Big Sur, and Monterey Bay area for 36 years.
  On the staff at Esalen Institute for 20 of those years. Brian enjoys helping couples celebrate the transitions in their lives. He is happy to work with people of faith, and with people who claim no spiritual path, creating with them a personal and heartful ceremony that they will be happy to remember. Brian has been married to Joyce for 33 years. Please contact him for an initial consultation. There is no cost and no obligation.
  www.lifecelebrations.org
  brian@lifecelebrations.org
  
  
• Weddings With Sofanya
  831-626-2876
  I enjoy creating a loving and memorable ceremony unique to each couple, focusing on spiritual growth, conscious living, nature, love and trust. I am so thankful for the blessing of having a role in such a pivotal occasion. I have been an officiant in the Big Sur area for nearly a decade creating unique wedding ceremonies based on the wisdom of love, honesty and communication in relationships and in life. From the moment I speak with an engaged couple, we embark on an adventure of ceremony, learning how they met and grew into such a love that they chose each other to travel this precious Life journey together.
  
  "Essence Portraits", which is a reading that highlights their strengths as individuals and as a couple. Please see Sofanya's Facebook Gallery listing for more information Weddings With Sofanya
  www.jewelintheforest.com
  

Photographers/Videographers:

• Fine Art Photography for Exquisite Moments by Cynthia Bianchetta
  (831) 667-2502
  Artistic, romantic & sensitive images created in black & white, color, one of a kind Polaroid transfer, and Hipstamatic to convey a poetic remembrance of your special day.
  www.sacredearthphotography.net
  
  
• Helios Images
  (415) 325-2020
  Welcome. We're Doug and Katherine, the folks behind Helios Images. For years our photographs have brought laughter and tears to lovers, artists, and friends along the Big Sur coast and beyond. We're originally from New England, and have been delighted to call California home. Always shooting with our hearts, we have garnered international acclaim for our documentary wedding style and are glad to be involved in the Big Sur wedding community. Our mantra? For Love.
  www.heliosimages.com
  

Wedding Licenses:

Wedding licenses can be obtained from the Monterey County Clerks Office at 240 Church Street in Salinas, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Closed on Holidays. Information on marriage license requirements is available at (831) 755-5450. (Note: this telephone number puts you through one of those mind numbing recordings but after a little over four minutes in you get the option to speak to a person) Most information needed can be found online here:
Online information regarding obtaining Marriage Licenses in Monterey County.

Download our local Big Sur Visitors Guide in Adobe PDF.