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Big Sur Weddings + Elegant Events

4.2 (25 reviews)
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Please choose another wedding organizer in the area as Diane maybe should rexamine the manner in which she treats people.

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If there is one quality I appreciate most in people, it is passion, and Diane Allen of Elegant Events is full of it.

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Mariah Green Events

(27 reviews)

If you are planning to get married in Carmel, Big Sur or really anywhere in Monterey County you are…read moredoing yourself a massive disservice not hiring Mariah! She is simply the best and we could not have had our wedding planning and day-of run so smoothly without her expert guidance. My wife has been friends with Mariah since middle school, and she knew she wanted Mariah to be involved in our wedding planning when we chose to get married in Carmel. Originally we hired Mariah as our month-of coordinator, but it quickly became apparent that we needed her expert help navigating everything about a year out. She soon became our official planner, and it was the best decision we made! She is incredibly organized, highly communicative and has a profound attention to detail. She really does think of everything! Given that she grew up in Big Sur she has tremendous knowledge of the local vendors, venues and just all around logistics of the central coast. Mariah is also a very calming person and worked just as much as a therapist for us as she did our planner. Even though she's juggling so much, you would never know. On our actual wedding day everything ran so seamlessly and she never seemed stressed or frazzled. I only wish I approached the planning process in the same manner. Hire Mariah for all your wedding coordination needs and you will be in the best hands!!

Our favorite part about working with Mariah is her genuine and unwavering commitment to supporting…read morethe local community around Big Sur. This is undoubtedly the biggest advantage of working with her, as she has spent years cultivating authentic personal and business relationships with so many small business owners and vendors in the area. I share this detail not only to highlight how this will streamline your planning process but to assure you that your celebration will organically be infused with the down-to-earth, warm quality that draws so many of us to Big Sur--a feeling that can easily get lost in the pursuit of a Pinterest-perfect event. When I struggled to find local hair and makeup artists who had the experience and tools to accommodate me as a Black bride, Mariah didn't hesitate to connect me with contacts from her network so I could find a perfect match (Rhonda Johnson Bridal Makeup and Hair). When I was struggling to find a gluten-free cutting cake for our reception, she sent me the information for several local, family-owned gluten-free businesses (Nece's GF). When we were curious about working with a calligrapher, she connected us with her family friend Anna Bouchard. When we were exploring local options for a farewell brunch following the wedding, she personally introduced us to the owners of Alta Bakery and Cafe in Monterey. And the list goes on! She made sure that Mike, the owner of Big Sur Bakery, could meet with us during one of our scheduled in-person consults to discuss any questions or concerns we had ahead of our event. We got to learn more about the history of the restaurant or share what it meant to our relationship. She ordered us a copy of the restaurant's published cookbook to use as our guestbook; it is such a unique artifact that is both beautiful and functional (every time we open the book to use new recipes, we are greeted with all of the sweet notes from our loved ones). I know it's typical for people to warn couples that something WILL go wrong on their wedding day to manage their expectations, but we truly cannot think of a single thing that didn't go to plan during our celebration, thanks to the stellar coordinating done by Mariah. Our day was stress-free, joy-filled, and EASY. Beyond that, it was incredibly aesthetically gorgeous because all of the vendors were able to show up and bring their absolute best service due to all the coordination with Mariah behind the scenes. It was really important to us that we could trust that our vendors would create a vision of Big Sur that captured all of the elements things we love most about the environment without us having to be prescriptive or overly particular about how everything came together. The result completely exceeded our expectations and felt so authentic to us as a couple. Other notes: I live with both type 1 diabetes and celiac disease and Mariah went above and beyond to make sure that our food/drink menu could offer me options I'd be excited about. She built a wedding day timeline that explicitly called out structured meal times, which helped ensure that I ate three square meals and had stable blood sugars all day (she was always aware of where my purse with my diabetes supplies was throughout our event). Her coordination is inclusive, proactive, and kind-hearted. Like most 2020 wedding couples, we navigated multiple postponements, tying the knot a full two years past the initial date we scheduled with Mariah. She was incredibly communicative and transparent with us throughout this time and she operated with so much integrity, always honoring our original contract and giving us flexible options to customize her service hours, as we wanted to add additional consulting hours to our day-of-coordination package in the last few months leading up to the wedding. She was always responsive and articulated clear action items and points for follow-up each time we checked in. We never had to worry about loose ends or missing details since Mariah was so proactive and communicative about each step of the coordination process. She really did go above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect.

Coastside Couture - Ceremony clifftop in Big Sur

Coastside Couture

(38 reviews)

We had the pleasure of working with Coastside Couture for our wedding in Nov of 2022 and we are…read morestill reminiscing about the incredible day they helped us create. From the very beginning, their team was dedicated to understanding our vision and bringing it to life in ways that exceeded our expectations. They dug deep to get to know us and our families and words can't do them justice. One of the standout aspects of their amazing work was their recommendation and orchestration(no pun intended) for a band that matched and exceeded our hopes for a lit and epic dance floor. The energy and talent of the band they suggested turned our reception into an unforgettable celebration. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had dancing the night away. The attention to detail and commitment to excellence from Heidi, Sonja, and Harley were evident in every aspect of our wedding. They managed to seamlessly blend elegance and fun, creating moments that reflected my husband and myself and will be memories we will literally never forget. Also I reflect now on how much stress they removed from our lives and I am eternally grateful. We have no idea all the ways they just allowed us to have fun in the process. We truly believe that our wedding was one of the best day of our lives, and much of that is thanks to the hard work and dedication of this dream team. If you are looking for a wedding planning company that will go above and beyond to make your day as special as possible, we highly recommend Coastside Couture. Their expertise, passion, and personal touch made our wedding day epic and unforgettable. Love them!!

Heidi, Sonja and Harley were great to work with for our wedding. We started working with Heidi 9…read moremonths before our wedding in Carmel Valley and she immediately started reserving/confirming vendors that we absolutely loved. She is experienced, and really knows the area and the best vendors to work with. She managed to reserve one highly in-demand vendor before we had even finalized our contract with her, anticipating that it would be the best option for us (which it was). That is how forward-thinking and proactive Heidi is - a true godsend for two people with busy schedules and very little time to plan a wedding. Without Heidi, our wedding would be an absolute shadow of the wonderful event that it turned out to be with her at the helm. We recommend Heidi for any event in and around Carmel, particularly for those individuals with tight schedules, busy lives or far reaching visions of what you want out of your event. She really focuses on personalizing your wedding day to reflect the couple's tastes and vision. Heidi and her incredible team will move heaven and earth to make sure that you have the event that you want. We hope that we will have many opportunities to work with Heidi and her team in the future. To Heidi and her team - thank you for everything.

Christine Cater Floral & Event Design

Christine Cater Floral & Event Design

(19 reviews)

Our photos speak for themselves. We got married in Big Sur, CA in August 2023. Christine came…read morerecommended by our wedding planner. She has sort of a hippie/artist vibe so I wasn't sure how many details she was tracking during the planning process, but she pleasantly surprised me. She really pulled out all the stops on the wedding day and captured exactly the colors and style I was looking for. Her work exceeded my expectations. Our favorite special floral items were: -Organic mother oak tree at the altar that wowed us and our guests -Greek flower crowns -Flowers hidden in the stone wall -"Adorn yourself" flower bar for guests (DO THIS!! People loved it) It was pricey and Christine didn't have much wiggle room in terms of finances but flowers cost what they cost. No regrets!

Christine Cater is a true master at her art. Upon the recommendation of our wedding planner, Diane…read moreAllen of Elegant Events in Big Sur, we hired Christine. I had interviewed more florists than any other vendor because I was trying to find the right balance of professionalism, value, talent, and style. I am happy and grateful we went with Christine and her team. On our wedding day, when I arrived at Paion, I almost fell over. Diane and Christine had transformed the venue into a magical wonderland. The colors, textures, flowers, and furniture came together like a dream that emerged from deep in my heart, and they were the fairy godmothers who brought it to life. I had a vision of the types of flowers, colors, and feel I hoped for, and as it turned out, Christine took that vision and multiplied it 10x. On a practical note, Christine is responsive, professional, uses flowers in season, and all of the flowers came in top notch shape. Our wedding was six months ago, and I am still soaking it in. It was truly the best day of my life. The environment that Diane and Christine created matched the love that was shared by all.

Element Events

Element Events

(2 reviews)

My husband and I were looking for a wedding planner shortly after we got engaged and just so…read morehappened to find element events! Elizabeth is one of the BEST wedding planners in this area. She will go above and beyond to make sure you have no stress or worries when planning your perfect day. She is very quick about getting back to you and will meet in person, email and text! She keeps you on track with all important deadlines and payments to vendors and more! She truly makes your dream wedding come true! I really don't think my wedding would have gone so perfectly as it did if I didn't have her as my planner!!!!! I would highly recommend Elizabeth at element events to anyone trying to plan the perfect wedding!

Elizabeth is amazing! I am so grateful that Carmel Valley Ranch referred her to me. Elizabeth is…read morevery organized and helped create a magical wedding that was more beautiful than I could have imagined. She made the entire process fun and felt like having a great friend, but also an expert to talk with and help make decisions every step of the way. Elizabeth is very responsive and kept me on track with important deadlines and decisions. I was relaxed and able to enjoy my wedding weekend with Elizabeth taking care of everything. Our wedding was everything and more than I dreamed of. Everyone said it was the best, most magical wedding they had ever been to. The credit goes to Elizabeth and her attention to detail and creativity. She also has great vendor relationships and recommendations. In addition, Elizabeth helped with our rehearsal reception and post wedding brunch. It was an incredible and perfect weekend for us (the bride & groom) and all of our guests. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone planning a wedding or an event. We're so thankful we had her by our side throughout the entire process and all of our wedding events. Elizabeth is fantastic to work with, she's calming, organized, professional and so fun.

Big Sur Weddings + Elegant Events - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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