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About DC EVENTS & DESIGN
Couples planning a Monterey wedding will find DC EVENTS & DESIGN among the Monterey area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers, wedding planners — 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 Monterey
How much does a wedding planner cost in Monterey?
Day-of coordination in Monterey 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 Monterey?
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 DC EVENTS & DESIGN
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Greene Mansion | 0.1 mi |
| Wave Street Studios | 0.4 mi |
| InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from DC EVENTS & DESIGN to each venue listed on Lazo.
Monterey weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 43° | 17% | 4:36 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 62° | 45° | 22% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 46° | 21% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 47° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| May | 65° | 50° | 4% | 7:31 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 68° | 52° | 1% | 7:49 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 69° | 54° | 0% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 70° | 55° | 0% | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 54° | 1% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 51° | 5% | 5:56 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 46° | 13% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 62° | 43° | 18% | 4:12 PM | 4:53 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Monterey Peninsul Airport (2.9 mi from Monterey). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Monterey.
Getting to Monterey
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MRY Monterey Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay | 86 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Sacramento | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles | 271 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Monterey; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 798 Lighthouse Ave #107, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
- Where
- Monterey · central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Videographers · Wedding Planners
- In Monterey
- One of 52 wedding planners we list · 26 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 809-6430
Around Monterey
- Nearest venue
- The Greene Mansion, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 50 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 26 within 3 mi, 37 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 125 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carmel-By-The-Sea, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove
Distances are straight-line from DC EVENTS & DESIGN; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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