Carmel Valley Wedding Videographer.
Cinematic wedding films across Carmel Valley and the Monterey coast, from ranch estates to oak-shaded vineyards.
Sun, oaks, and long valley views.
Welcome! Are you searching for a premier Carmel or Carmel valley wedding videographer or cinematographer? Perhaps you're also looking for some aerial videography? Yep. We've got that too! Here at Kindlewood Films, we are one of the best Carmel wedding videographers and would love to share a few tips with you about a few of the venues you may be considering. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile for our couples so we thought we'd write down some of our thoughts about a few of our favorite venues in Carmel.
Whether you are looking for a vineyard wedding or something a little more subdued, Carmel or Carmel Valley surely has what you are looking for. Take a look at our thoughts about these beautiful Carmel weddings venues below. We hope you'll enjoy our Carmel Valley Cinematography!
Carmel Valley venues we know well.
Holman Ranch Vineyards & Winery
This is one of the premier wedding venues in the Carmel Valley for a few reasons. Featuring incredible 360 degree views, nestled among the hill tops as well as being secluded and only offering one wedding per day. From their website, they feel that "couples choose Holman Ranch for its rustic charm, rich history and breathtaking landscapes, but fall in love with so much more. From savory estate wines and buttery olive oils to cozy guest rooms with modern amenities, your time at Holman Ranch will feel like a true getaway." Looking for Holman Ranch wedding videography? We are your team!
Gardener Ranch
Tucked in the sunny hills of Carmel Valley, Gardener Ranch's 24 tranquil acres flourish alongside the banks of the Carmel River. With a rich history of hosting presidents and celebrities, the picturesque property has recently been renovated and reimagined as a welcoming retreat for family reunions, company getaways and, of course, destination weddings. Reserve for a weekend or longer, and the ranch becomes your own private paradise where you can wed, dine, and stay amid laid-back refinement.
Carmel Valley Ranch
As you pull into Carmel Valley one of the first venues you'll pass is Carmel Valley Ranch. This picturesque venue sits nestled along the hills and features some incredible views of the valley. We've flown our drone here before and trust us (or maybe watch the video below), the shots are awesome! Being a Carmel wedding videographer, this venue is one of our favorites. They offer a few different ceremony areas and each one offers something special.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
A bit more of an intimate venue, we love this venue because not only is it a beautiful venue to shoot Carmel wedding videography at, but the service their staff provides is impeccable. We have shot at the primary ceremony site and it's always filled with plentiful natural light. As far as reception rooms go, they offer a smaller reception room (20 to 50 guests) in their harvest room or check out their Meritage Ballroom if you've got up to 150 guests. Ryan and Brie's wedding at Bernardus in Carmel Valley was great. Although it was raining for the morning, this provided some incredible natural lighting and then just when we thought we were going to have an indoor ceremony, the sun came out! This is one of our short films and still provides the same cinematic techniques we use in our highlight films.
De Tierra Vineyards
We were fortunate enough to shoot a very special wedding here and it surely did not disappoint. This venue features a large ceremony area as well as a quaint reception site. Check out this video and be sure to see some of our Carmel drone videography! You may not know but they also have a tasting room in downtown Carmel. We might mention that they have some great reviews!
Carmel Valley wedding questions.
Do you cover Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur?
Yes. Carmel Valley, Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Monterey Peninsula, and the Big Sur coast are all within our core coverage area.
Which Carmel Valley venues have you filmed at?
Holman Ranch and Bernardus Lodge among others, and we are glad to scout a venue we have not filmed before.
How early should we book?
Nine to fourteen months is typical, and peak late-summer and fall dates in the valley book first.