Your wedding day will be one of the most significant moments of your life. Your wedding ceremony and reception should fulfill your dreams, your desires, and your style. At Merryl Brown Events, wedding coordination is one of our great passions, and we are honored to be invited to help plan your truly special day. Merryl Brown is a Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWEP) as well as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) with a Wedding Consultant designation. We are wedding planners with exceptional creativity, passion, integrity and patience.
Whether your style is sophisticated elegance or rustic chic, we will help you to create a magical moment in time. We want you to treasure meaningful memories of your wedding day, and we are delighted to help you bring your vision to life with our exceptional production team.
We will work closely with you every step of the way. When you choose Merryl Brown Events, you will leave the stress and worry to us. We'll handle both the big picture and the smallest details so that you are free to enjoy every moment with your guests.
From the dress to the limousine, to the hard-to-source antique china and sterling flatware, every detail will be meticulously managed by the exceptional planning capabilities, contacts, and resources of the Merryl Brown Events team. We only work with the best professionals in the industry, including nationally-recognized photographers, musicians, floral designers, caterers, venues, and other vendors.
Our experience and talents have garnered national awards in the event planning industry, so you can be confident when you choose to work with the Merryl Brown Events team. Whether your budget calls for a stunning, intimate ceremony with only your closest family members, or a grand gala for hundreds to enjoy, we will make sure that every aspect is handled professionally, elegantly and perfectly for you on your special day with a wedding planner who cares about the perfection of your day as much as you do.
Merryl Brown Events was hired to produce a spectacular Mexican-inspired destination wedding at the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, CA. The Santa Lucia Preserve is an exclusive, 20,000-acre private community tucked away in the Santa Lucia Mountains—truly a hidden treasure amongst the popular destinations of Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. Access to the Preserve is limited to homeowners, their families, and their guests. The privacy and seclusion of the Preserve showcase the surrounding natural beauty, including the breathtaking redwood groves, and the plethora of wild animals that roam the grounds. Also located on the property are the gorgeous Spanish Colonial-style Hacienda, a magnificant rustic barn used for events and weddings, and a world-class equestrian center. We created a lovely wedding ceremony at the Preserve in the middle of a majestic redwood grove, followed by a reception in a barn which we transformed into a simply stunning version of what felt to us like the beautiful movie Like Water for Chocolate. It was as if we were in old Mexico, a hundred years ago, in another time and place. It was a spectacular weekend of memorable events!
"You are such a special person to have pulled together our awe-inspiring wedding. It is crystal clear from the success of our event that you do so much more than plan. You execute in a holistic way by making sure everyone is taken care of – including emotions. You made the planning process so smooth. I feel so fortunate to have had you and your team's guidance over such an important time in my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
—Mia Parker, Bride
Photography by Miguel Fairbanks
Inspired by royalty and all things antique, this couple was the picture of perfection. The table was set with gorgeous antique Haviland Limoges porcelain, antique sterling silver, American cut glass goblets and antique ivory linens. Together we created a memorable and magnificent series of images that capture the essence of the couple, the beauty of their surroundings and of timeless and elegant traditional style.
"Words can't express our appreciation for everything you have done to make our wedding so memorable. You are just incredible and, of course, did so many things beyond the 'call of duty.' We were absolutely thrilled with our ceremony and reception. Good communication makes all the difference when you are planning an out of town wedding! I would recommend your services to anyone. Without you we would have been lost. You and your staff are real treasures."
—Helena & Richard Martinez
Photos by Elizabeth Messina
We coordinated a charming destination wedding at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa for a lovely couple who were looking for a homespun, classic and understated affair for two hundred of their friends and family. After a lovely wedding ceremony in a nearby church, guests traveled to the Inn for alfresco cocktails, dinner and dancing under a starry evening sky. The evening exuded warmth, charm and truly reflected the personal tastes of the bride and groom.
"I cannot thank you enough for all of your incredible hard work. It truly was a perfect day. Everything was exactly how I imagined, but better. And I know it's in many ways thanks to you for bringing our vision together. You were such a pleasure to work with. Lots of love, and all my thanks and gratitude."
—L.A.M., Bride
Photos by Amy & Stuart Photography
We adore designing unique and beautiful wedding photo shoots! In a burst of divine inspiration we created a shoot with photographer Joan Allen, floral designer Camilla Svenssen Burns and a dream team of other talented wedding professionals to create a series of elegant, old world and mysterious wedding images. We borrowed a few lines from the hauntingly romantic "Parfum Exotique" by Charles Baudelaire and had them done in calligraphy directly on the photographs by the talented calligrapher Laura Hooper. We like to produce shoots periodically to give brides fresh new ideas and approaches to wedding design, floral design and decor. The list of wedding vendors for this shoot can be found on our blog story entitled: Our Junebug Weddings Photo shoot.
"During a meeting at the Four Seasons Biltmore in Montecito, CA, it was mentioned to me that they absolutely love to work with Merryl Brown. After seeing my photography, they suggested I reach out to her and introduce myself. I set up a meeting with Merryl and instantly fell in love with her. She has such a calm and positive demeanor, yet at the same time, an undeniably powerful presence. I was immediately relaxed and inspired, knowing with no doubt that I had met someone very special. What I learned from this meeting and viewing her beautiful work is that Merryl is an amazingly creative and brilliant breath of fresh air. We immediately discussed the possibility of creating an inspired fashion photo shoot together and after months of back and forth ideas and juggling our busy schedules, we were finally able to work together to create a dark and mysterious yet beautiful wedding fashion story, featured on Junebug Weddings. We each pulled together some of the top names in the industry and combined everybody's talent into one shoot. I am already looking forward to coming up with our next story. We make a great team and I feel so grateful to have met such a talented and amazing woman!"
—Joan Allen, Photographer
Photos by Joan Allen
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