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Secret Garden Ceremonies

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All Love is Welcome Here

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2022 Date Availability

Open Saturday dates are listed and will be updated weekly here.  Please inquire regarding Sunday -Thursday options if desired.

NOW BOOKING FOR 2022, THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY DATES ARE AVAILABLE: 6/11 OR 6/12 CEREMONY ONLY, 7/30/22, 8/6/22, 8/27/22, 9/3/22, 9/10/22, SUNDAY 10/16 AND 10/23 FOR SUNDAY OR WEEKDAY DATES, PLEASE INQUIRE.

2022 Micro-Ceremony & Micro-Wedding dates - Now booking for 2022

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Santa Cruz County, CA

Event Details

NOW BOOKING FOR 2022, THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY DATES ARE AVAILABLE: 6/11 OR 6/12 CEREMONY ONLY, 7/30/22, 8/6/22, 8/27/22, 9/3/22, 9/10/22, SUNDAY 10/16 AND 10/23 FOR SUNDAY OR WEEKDAY DATES, PLEASE INQUIRE.

2022 Micro-Ceremony & Micro-Wedding dates - Now booking for 2022


May 2022 dates: If you love roses, the Cecil Bruner roses on the  gazebo are in full bloom.


June 2022 dates: If you love lavender, the lavend...

Event Details

9am

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5pm

Santa Cruz County, CA

2023 Date Availability

Open Saturday dates are listed and will be updated weekly here.  Please inquire regarding Sunday -Thursday options if desired.

NOW BOOKING & SAVING DATES FOR 2023. THE FOLLOWING PREMIUM DATES ARE AVAILABLE: Friday 2.3.23 THURSDAY 2.23.23 WED. 3.2.23 THursday 3.3.23 Wed. 3.23.23 Sunday 7.23.23 Saturday 9.23.23 PLEASE INQUIRE about all other date availability.

2023 Micro-Ceremony & Micro-Event dates - Now saving dates for 2023

9am

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5pm

Santa Cruz County, CA

Event Details

NOW BOOKING & SAVING DATES FOR 2023. THE FOLLOWING PREMIUM DATES ARE AVAILABLE: Friday 2.3.23 THURSDAY 2.23.23 WED. 3.2.23 THursday 3.3.23 Wed. 3.23.23 Sunday 7.23.23 Saturday 9.23.23 PLEASE INQUIRE about all other date availability.

2023 Micro-Ceremony & Micro-Event dates - Now saving dates for 2023


May dates: If you love roses, the Cecil Bruner roses on the  gazebo are in full bloom.


June/July dates: If you love lavender, the lavender hi...

Event Details

9am

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5pm

Santa Cruz County, CA

The Details

Choose the location for your style

Whether you desire a redwood grove, a formal garden or barn backdrop we can accommodate your micro-ceremony vision.  Let us know the season, feel and look your heart desires.

Create a ceremony that honors your Love

A ceremony is more than just a set of words, it's a moment of joy that will be forever seared in your heart.  I will work with you to create custom and memorable vows that speak your truth. 

Choose Your Micro-Ceremony Location

Romance in the Redwoods

Elope in the Secret Garden

Romance in the Redwoods

The Redwood Grove creates a natural, sustainable setting for your ceremony.  Accommodates 30 guests easily.

Celebrate with Roses

Elope in the Secret Garden

Romance in the Redwoods

A true micro-wedding backdrop.  The Rose Gazebo allows for 10 seated and possibly a few more seated on the grand staircase that leads down. Best for 10-12 guests.

Elope in the Secret Garden

Elope in the Secret Garden

Elope in the Secret Garden

A magical backdrop for the most intimate of ceremonies.  Classic European garden details and ivy define this quaint setting.  Perfect location for the couple plus two witnesses.

Grand Estate Lawn

Let's talk about Love

Elope in the Secret Garden

The Grand Estate Lawn and Staircase creates a classical garden setting for your ceremony.  Accommodates 30+ guests easily. 

Waterfall Ceremony

Let's talk about Love

Let's talk about Love

A waterfall is a ceremony location that symbolizes the descent of gods, consciousness, light, and abundance.  Accommodates 30 guests easily.

Let's talk about Love

Let's talk about Love

Let's talk about Love

There are many photography backdrop opportunities that you can explore with your photographer after your ceremony while the guests take advantage of our complimentary non-alcoholic beverage station.

Pricing and General Information

A glimpse of your special day - see below for DIY package

There are many directions you can choose for your special day, but, here is our basic package information and photography location requirements for your micro-wedding, vow renewal or commitment ceremony.  For a more custom built package, we are happy to work with you.

Private Estate 2022/2023 DELUXE Ceremony Package Available Saturdays & Sundays

2022 ceremony location package includes the setting for your ceremony up to 30 guests depending on location.  DELUXE package INCLUDES: 

  • Ceremony Filming or Photography Location
  • Ceremony Officiant*
  • Rustic Wood Arch or Circle Arch
  • House Floral & Drape Installation
  • Friday rehearsal walk through for Saturday and Sunday ceremonies
  • Private sanitized restroom facilities
  • 2 Private changing areas for couples to utilize to get dressed
  • Ceremony chair rental (one style included, other styles require additional fees)
  • Welcome table includes linen
  • Non-alcoholic beverage station for guests with 3 choices in addition to water includes linen
  • On-site parking for up to 10 standard vehicles (ride sharing encouraged)
  • Ceremony chairs (Crossback Vineyard or Natural Wood Folding Chairs) includes set up and breakdown
  • Photography location clean up
  • Restroom cleaning and disinfecting 
  • Event Insurance ($118 value) 
  • Day of assistance with timeline at Secret Garden Ceremonies


This package EXCLUDES:

  • Photographer
  • Wedding coordination
  • Custom floral and drape installations
  • Hair and Makeup Applications on-site
  • Any food, food service or dining on-site


For Dining packages please inquire and specify date and number of guests.


DELUXE ceremony package in 2022 for couple plus up to 30 guests starts at $1875 for Friday, Saturday or Sundays. This includes venue use 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 


Typical timeline is decor and floral set-up from 9 a.m.-noon, wedding party and guests onsite between noon-4 p.m. Departure begins at 3:45-4 p.m.  Design your day to work for your schedule.


Sample Timeline Includes up to 5 hours on-site (All guests on-site up to 2 Hours):  

Noon- 2 p.m. (2 Hours) Ceremony Area Set Up / Couple Getting Ready / First Look Photos 

2 p.m. (30 Min.) Guest Arrivals 

2:30 p.m. (30 Min.) Ceremony  

3 p.m. (1 Hour) Post Ceremony Photography 

4 p.m. Guest Departure to restaurant or reception location 

4 p.m.- 5 p.m. (1 Hour) Ceremony Site breakdown and clean up 


Weekday elopements in 2022 includes deluxe package for couple plus up to 30 guests, based on availability, for $1725 (Monday-Thursday based on availability)


For 2023 Ceremony and Event date reservation a $400 non-refundable reservation fee is due upon signing of contract and to confirm reservation.  Balance is due in full 30 days prior to ceremony date.  Full amount can be transferable to a mutually agreeable new date if couple contracts Covid19.  Reservation fee accepted by check upon signing of contract and credit cards are accepted for final payment for a 3.6% additional fee.

  

* You may elect to bring your own minister or ceremony officiant at your own additional cost, but, there is no credit applied to the deluxe package. Designated officiant is also the site manager and will need to be present.

Professional Photography and/or filming is required

A professional licensed photographer is required due to the site requirements.  Guests or family members are encouraged to turn off their phones during the ceremony so that the photographer can focus on taking the ceremony photos.  The guests are there to be present, mindful and enjoy the sharing of love and the couples ceremony.  


There is a wide range of options and services available for photography, but, here is a glimpse at the starting prices: 


Basic Ceremony Photography starts at $600.

Basic Ceremony Filming with 2 Cameras starts at $899.

Pre-approved Vendors

Only approved and local insured vendors will be allowed to work at the Secret Garden Ceremonies locations.  If you have a pre-existing contract with a professional licensed and insured photographer prior to inquiry they can be approved by submitting copy of business license and a Certificate of General Liability Insurance with waiver of subrogation. One professional photographer is required for use of the ceremony photography location.

What about the reception?

Secret Garden Ceremonies is a ceremony only photography location option.  When it comes to your reception; if you can dream it, you can design it. Your micro-celebration day can be as lavish or as minimal as you desire.  We will provide a high-quality list of possible restaurants, vacation rentals, private chefs and Santa Cruz County park hall rentals to aid you in your decision making. There is also an option to dine on-site for groups of 30 (including couple) or less. 


WANT TO HOST A LIGHT RECEPTION IN THE REDWOOD GROVE AFTER YOUR CEREMONY? 


IF YOU'D LOVE TO HOST A HAPPY HOUR TYPE (FINGER FOODS) RECEPTION AT THE SECRET GARDEN ESTATE AFTER YOUR CEREMONY INQUIRE ABOUT COSTS FOR A STANDING ONLY (NO DINING TABLES) LIGHT RECEPTION - WE NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR IDEAS AND GUEST COUNT AND VISION.   


LIGHT RECEPTION IN THE REDWOODS WOULD INCLUDE: 


  • RECEPTION TABLES RENTAL - BAR TABLE (1), SNACK TABLE (1) INCL. LINENS/ SET UP & CLEAN UP 
  • CHAMPAGNE & WINE GLASSWARE SET UP & CLEAN UP 
  • ICE BUCKETS & ICE  
  • CAKE TABLE SET UP & CLEAN UP 
  • 1.5 HOURS ADDITIONAL GUEST TIME ON-SITE 
  • CLEAN UP FROM HAPPY HOUR SNACK FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE


WANT TO DO A FULL DINING ON-SITE WEDDING EVENT?  PLEASE INQUIRE FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY.

How do I set up a consultation or book?

We will set up site visit meetings and telephone or online google meetings with your officiant in addition to questions and answer sessions via email.  

We look forward to your inquiry for 2022 and 2023.

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Have your own arch, ceremony design and officiant in mind?

Ceremony- bring your own DESIGN ideas - available sundays

$1375 plus event insurance costs


2022/2023 SUNDAY DIY ceremony location package includes: 


Ceremony location rental for up to 5 hours (see sample timeline below) with up to 30 guests depending on location. ($10 each additional guest up to 40) Ridesharing is required. 


  • Ceremony Filming or Photography Location (Entire Estate Grounds Available for Photography)
  • Private sanitized restroom facilities 
  • 2 Private changing areas for couples to utilize to get dressed 
  • Natural Wood Folding Ceremony chair rental & Set Up & Breakdown (one style included, other styles require additional fees) Vineyard Crossback Chairs and pads (Add $5 per chair)
  • Welcome table (Does Not Include Linen) 
  • Parking Assistance + On-site secured parking for up to 10 standard vehicles (ride sharing encouraged)  
  • Restroom cleaning and disinfecting
  • Changing Area Set Up and Clean Up  


REQUIRED (Additional costs):

Event Insurance with waiver of subrogation ($118* AVERAGE WEDDING INSURANCE Cost) $180* Average cost for other types of events.

Professional Photography (Cost Varies)

All Vendors need to provide a COI for general liability, commercial vehicle insurance and workers compensation if applicable

Guest List- With full names


This package EXCLUDES: 

Event Insurance

Ceremony arch or ceremony site set up services

Site Clean Up or trash disposal (please pack out what you pack in)

Arch rental

Photographer 

Wedding or ceremony coordination 

Custom floral and drape installations 

Any other set up besides welcome table and chairs

Hair and Makeup Applications on-site 

Any food, food service or dining on-site

Officiating

Wedding License

ADA Accessibility 

Pets or Animals On-site (Please inquire about including your personal pet)


*Pricing for insurance is an estimate and an event insurance quote will be provided at the time of booking


Sample Timeline Includes up to 5 hours on-site (You can design your own timeline with all guests on-site up to 2 Hours):


Noon- 2 p.m. (2 Hours) Ceremony Area Set Up / Couple Getting Ready / First Look Photos

2 p.m. (30 Min.) Guest Arrivals

2:30 p.m. (30 Min.) Ceremony 

3 p.m. (1 Hour) Post Ceremony Photography

4 p.m. Guest Departure to restaurant or reception location

4 p.m.- 5 p.m. (1 Hour) Ceremony Site breakdown and clean up


WANT TO HOST A LIGHT RECEPTION IN THE REDWOODS AFTER YOUR CEREMONY? 


IF YOU'D LOVE TO HOST A HAPPY HOUR TYPE (FINGER FOODS) RECEPTION AT THE SECRET GARDEN ESTATE AFTER YOUR CEREMONY INQUIRE ABOUT COSTS FOR A STANDING ONLY (NO DINING TABLES) LIGHT RECEPTION - WE NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR IDEAS, GUEST COUNT AND VISION. 


LIGHT REDWOOD RECEPTION WOULD INCLUDE:

RECEPTION TABLES RENTAL - BAR TABLE (1), SNACK TABLE (1) INCL. LINENS/ SET UP & CLEAN UP

CHAMPAGNE & WINE GLASSWARE SET UP & CLEAN UP

ICE BUCKETS & ICE 

CAKE TABLE SET UP & CLEAN UP

1.5 HOURS ADDITIONAL GUEST TIME ON-SITE

CLEAN UP FROM HAPPY HOUR SNACK FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE


Design Your Wedding Day Your Way

All LoVE & AlL IDEAS ARE WELCOME

LET'S START PLANNING YOUR 2022 AND 2023 MICRO-WEDDING DAY OR SPECIAL CELEBRATION!

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Micro-Wedding Ceremony dates available

Say "I Do" at the amazing historic Greene Mansion in Monterey, CA.  The Greene Mansion has an ocean view and many options for an all outdoor micro-event.  For details, please send us an inquiry and mention the "Greene Mansion." This gorgeous and unique historic home can accommodate 50 guests for the ceremony and reception.  It has an ocean view and is in the heart of historic Monterey, CA.

Lawn area in front and side yard

The Greene Mansion has tables and chairs available for use at your special event.

Paved brick side and crushed granite back yard

The backyard area is perfect for an outdoor reception with 50 guests. This historical mansion has an ADA accessible ramp to the back porch

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