Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on March 21! Please arrive at the ceremony site before 5:30 PM so we can begin promptly at the scheduled time. See you soon!~Em &amp; E

🌊 GUEST ARRIVAL5:00 PM — Guests Arrive Location: Monastery BeachPlease be on time for the ceremony!We will start promptly at 5:30 PM (: 🤍 CEREMONY5:30 PM — Ceremony Begins Location: BeachEstimated End: ~6:00 PM 🥂 COCKTAIL HOUR6:30 PM — Cocktail Hour Begins 🎉 RECEPTION7:40 PM — Grand Entrance7:45 PM — Blessing7:50 PM — Dinner Service8:40 PM — Speeches 💃 DANCES9:00 PM — First Dance9:05 PM — Father/Daughter Dance9:10 PM — Mother/Son Dance 🎂 CELEBRATIONS9:15 PM — Bouquet Toss9:20 PM — Cake Cutting / Dessert (Casual)9:25 PM — Open Dancing Begins 🍸 EVENING WRAP UP10:45 PM — Bar Last Call11:00 PM — Bar Closed11:25 PM — Grand Exit11:30 PM — Event Ends

Schedule for the Big Day!

Our story began back in high school, during our freshman year. We quickly became close friends, teaming up for school projects, tackling homework together, and finding plenty to laugh about through the chaos of school life. By sophomore year, our friendship had started to shift into something more. Emilie decided to take a chance and asked Ethan to Sadie’s. That night marked the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. We always loved spending time together. One of the ways we did that was through extracurricular activities, like ASB leadership, the Merced Youth Council, and countless late-night study sessions. Looking back, those activities were really just another excuse to hang out without our parents getting mad. To this day, there is still a running family joke that we are "studying" whenever late to a family function. College brought some big milestones. When COVID hit, we moved in together! We started out by subleasing a small room from Ethan’s brother’s roommate. That little space tested our patience at times, but it also brought us closer. We spent those six months exploring Fresno and finding joy in all the new experiences we were having together. We eventually found our own apartment, where we spent the next two years making memories filled with laughter, late-night adventures, a few too many parties, a growing passion for photography, and the addition of our mini golden doodle, Bella. These days, we are navigating adulthood side by side. There have been plenty of fun moments, as well as challenges and big decisions. Through it all, we've supported and encouraged each other every step of the way. Emilie has earned her bachelor’s degree, teaching credential, and master’s, while Ethan has balanced a real estate business and a full-time job. We both still love taking photos any opportunity we get. Together, we've built a life grounded in hard work, laughter, and mutual respect. At the heart of it all, we're simply two best friends who have been lucky enough to do life together since high school.Now, we're beyond excited to begin this next chapter and are so grateful to have you here to celebrate with us.

Our Story

Picture person? This is for you (:

Registry

Wedding Party

Ultimate Formal Attire Shopping Guide

25 Hand-Picked Formal Guest Dresses

Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

We’d love for you to dress up with us!Here is a guide to the dress code, just in case you have some questions! Our celebration will be formal, so we invite you to wear your favorite dressed-up look that feels polished and special for the occasion.For Women: Long dresses or elevated cocktail attire-- something elegant and festive!For Men: A dark suit and tie will be perfect. Tuxedos are welcome, but definitely not required.Think timeless, classy, and celebration-ready-- with a little room for your personal style (:

Dress Code

Q + A

Hotel Recommendations!

We’ve been coming to this area for years and have tried a handful of places around Monterey, Seaside, and Carmel. If you’re looking for a comfy spot to stay for the weekend, here are a few hotel recommendations we love!

Carmel Mission Inn is a comfortable, modern hotel in a great location near shops and restaurants. It’s also only 8 minutes from our venue, making it an easy and convenient place to stay! It is about an 8 minute drive to our venue!

Carmel Mission Inn

Best Western Carmel’s Town House Lodge is a comfortable, two-story hotel in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, just a short walk from shops, art galleries, and the beach. It is about 12 minutes from our reception venue!

Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge

The Hilton Garden Inn Monterey offers spacious, recently renovated rooms featuring refrigerators, microwaves and balconies, set among mature Monterey Pines and live oaks just off Highway 1. It is about 15 minutes from our venue!

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Just minutes from downtown, the wharf, and the coast, the hotel features a sun-lit terrace, heated pool, and convenient self-parking—making it a relaxing and easy base for your stay. It is about 15 minutes from our venue.

Emilie & Ethan

Emilie & Ethan

Schedule for the Big Day!