Come experience the romantic beauty of the Monterey Bay. We offer affordable weddings in delightful settings, and we're available at a moments notice. We can issue your marriage license and perform your wedding ceremony. Whether you prefer a private, indoor setting or a spectacular ocean view, you choose the location that will make your day perfect.

We invite you to explore our web site, or contact us anytime if you have more questions or wish to speak with somebody.

A By-the-Sea Wedding was founded by Rev. Patt O'Brien, an ordained minister, and has been offering wedding services on the Monterey Bay since 1988. We are authorized by Monterey County to issue the California Confidential Marriage License for eligible weddings performed in the county of Monterey, and are further authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in the state of California. There is no blood test or waiting period required if we issue your marriage certificate, however both the bride and groom must be over 18 years old and already living together to qualify for the Confidential Marriage Licnese.

We have two ordained ministers that are available to perform your wedding ceremony. Ceremony locations can be chosen from numerous outdoor settings, or our very own Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel.

Additional services available through us include wedding photography and videography.

If you would like us to issue your marriage license or perform your wedding ceremony, please contact us at our office and we will be happy to make arrangements to handle your wedding. We are often available for weddings on short notice, however the sooner you reserve your spot the more flexible we can be in regards to ceremony times and locations.

Fees and Cost

The Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel

Chapel Rental Fees are as follows (Minister fees are included )

0-2 guests $250.

3-10 guests $300.

11-50 guests $400.

Overtime Fees of $50. will be charged for weddings starting 30. min. late. Please keep in mind that ministers are not always able to wait due to other wedddings booked.

Offsite Ceremonies $275.

For this price we will send a minister to the location of your choice such as an ocean site, hotel, or private home. ( please note that we only travel in the Monterey County area)

Marriage License Fee $80. Must be paid prior to wedding via mail or other arrangements.

This fee is passed to The Monterey County Recorder ( you must be over 18 yr. and living together in order for us to issue your marriage license.)

Photography

$120. for 36 exposures

Our photographer will take a roll of 36 photos and hand the roll of film back to you after the ceremony. Unfortunately, due to his low cost, he does not travel to receptions or a second location.

Please be sure to reserve his services ahead of time through A By The Sea Wedding 831-375-8574.

Video

$120.

Our videographer will capture a lasting memory of your wedding ceremony. After ceremony you will leave with finished video. He is booked by apt. by calling A By The Sea Wedding.

Rehearsals

$75. Rehearsals are reccommended for groups of 40 or more

Ceremony Coordinator

$75.

For this fee we can offer a coordinator that will help organize during ceremony by instructing bridal party and taking charge of music.