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About The Monarch
The Monarch is a wedding venue serving couples across the Bakersfield area from Bakersfield. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, day-of coordinators — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Bakersfield
How much does a wedding planner cost in Bakersfield?
Day-of coordination in Bakersfield commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Bakersfield?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Monarch
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Bayou Reception Hall | 0.1 mi |
| The Amara | 0.2 mi |
| Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Monarch to each venue listed on Lazo.
Bakersfield weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 40° | 11% | 4:28 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Feb | 64° | 43° | 12% | 5:03 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Mar | 70° | 47° | 10% | 6:30 PM | 7:03 PM |
| Apr | 76° | 51° | 6% | 6:55 PM | 7:29 PM |
| May | 84° | 58° | 3% | 7:17 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Jun | 92° | 65° | 1% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jul | 98° | 71° | 0% | 7:34 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Aug | 97° | 70° | 0% | 7:10 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 91° | 65° | 0% | 6:29 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Oct | 80° | 55° | 3% | 5:46 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 45° | 5% | 4:12 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Dec | 59° | 40° | 10% | 4:05 PM | 4:44 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Bakersfield Airport (4.7 mi from Bakersfield). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Bakersfield.
Getting to Bakersfield
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BFL Meadows Field | 5 mi | 5 min |
| SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 80 mi | 2 hr |
| BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | 89 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 101 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| San Diego | 212 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Las Vegas | 224 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 251 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Bakersfield; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 931 19th St Unit A, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
- Where
- Bakersfield · central Bakersfield
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Bakersfield
- One of 72 wedding planners we list · 26 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (661) 496-5358
- Website
- Visit site
From The Monarch's website
“Explore The Monarch Venue in Bakersfield California”themonarchbakersfield.com
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Around Bakersfield
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 26 within 3 mi, 59 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 39 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from The Monarch; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Bakersfield.
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