The Perry House

Gatherings was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. Even though it rained, the staff transformed this charming Victorian House into an outdoor beach wedding. The staff made all of our guests feel comfortable and at home. They were extremely polite. All of the stress from planning a wedding, especially from a long distance, was relieved from the professionalism and dedication demonstrated at Gatherings. They made every detail of my dream wedding come to life. They will always hold a special place in our heart and memories. We are forever grateful to Gatherings and their remarkable staff.
Jill & Kyle, Willows, Ca.

I found the perfect man who gave me the perfect ring with a perfect proposal. And immediately afterward started the process of planning for our perfect day. I wanted our wedding day to be both special and memorable for, not just myself and the groom, but for everyone there sharing our sacred event. Being a stickler for perfection, I usually take the attitude of “If you want things done right, do them yourself.” And as the bride, there were hundreds upon hundreds of details from the big to the small that I needed to take care of. I like the unconventional, the unique and--let me just admit it--the better things. So when it came to deciding the details regarding our wedding reception I had no worries because I knew everything was in good hands with Alicia and the rest of the Perry House staff. They made planning for my wedding reception amazingly easy.
A beautiful yellow house nestled on the hills overlooking the Monterey Bay, the Perry House is a Victorian sanctuary of simple charm with so much to offer. It is the perfect spot if you want to celebrate your wedding in an elegant, quaint locale. Providing first-class full service catering and event coordination, the Perry House ensured the most professional and customized service for my special celebration. It truly was an over-the-top experience.
Their backyard with an always-green lawn allow your guests to mingle or to use as an extra dining area. Here your guests can be wowed by the chefs preparing their dishes in the wood fired pizza oven. And those chilly Monterey evenings will not hamper the event because there are plenty of “mushroom heaters” plus a fire pit to keep the guests toasty. The carriage house held our photowall* for the guests to enjoy, and there is a bar and extra seating room there as well. May I also mention that the stain glass window in the carriage house is gorgeous; yet one other thing for your guests to gawk at other than the dress and cake. Not many halls offer something as special as that.
The upper level has a second bar plus a balcony with a great view of the Bay below. There is also a great alcove for you and your guests to sit and chit chat away from the festivities below in the ballroom. The bridal suite is also located on the top floor. Inside is a large restroom for you and the bridemaids to powder your nose plus a large mirror making for great photo shots of you in your wedding gown.
The delicacies prepared by the Perry House still get my mouth to water. First the appetizers were passed out by butlers. My husband and I still talk about the coconut shrimp; I complain that I just didn’t have enough of them. Plus there were tons of fruit, cheeses and crackers as the guests waited for our arrival. The main courses were served by the chefs themselves. My husband’s friends love to reminisce about how they each had their fill and then some of the tri tip and the tenderloin.
Alicia was my reception coordinator. We talked at length about my wants and the details I was incorporating. She knew exactly what to do. When the husband and I arrived after the ceremony and saw how she set up the decorations, our jaws dropped. Everything was more than perfect. Alicia totally executed my visions without fail.
It has been a couple of months since the event.  My guests still rave about everything about the reception. And I so grateful for everything that the Perry House crew has done to make my wedding such a hit for both the groom and me plus our guests. It was such an unbelievable success! Do yourselves a favor, bride, and check the Perry House out! And see for yourselves how easy it can be to make your wedding fabulous!
*If you're interested in renting our photowall, contact me at photowallmemoriea at Ymail.com, subject: photo wall

My husband and I got married here in Nov. 2011. It was the best choice we ever made! If we could go back and do it again, we would. Everyone we worked with was exceptional, especially Alicia. The wedding day went off without a hitch and we didn't have to worry about anything. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the venue, the food and the staff. You can't go wrong if you choose the Perry House!

We held our ceremony and reception at the Perry House and could not have been more satisfied. The venue is wonderful - it is intimate and spacious at the same time. The food was fantastic, our guests were raving about how good everything was. We were also very impressed with all of the servers and staff during the event - everyone was incredibly friendly and accomodating.
Alicia and everyone else at the Perry House are great to work with. We worked with Alicia on all of the details leading up to the wedding and highly recommend her. She is professional, friendly and very helpful.
Overall, we highly recommend the Perry House as a place to hold your wedding!!

My wedding here in September was quite simply- perfect. Weeks later, my guests are STILL talking about the food, the view, the furnishings, the staff-- people are lobbying us to renew our vows already just so they can come back! The staff at this location put love and hard work into every detail of the venue, and it shows. When we first visited them to see the property, the head chef was in the midst of sandblasting one of the rooms! Everyone here clearly put in their effort, and the whole property just radiates elegance and charm.

The bridal suite upstairs was perfect for getting ready, and provided a nice place for a few of the littlest ones to have a nap during the later hours. Every inch of the property is perfect for photographs, and there's ample parking nearby.

We had about 85 guests and it felt nicely filled, never crowded. The pizza oven and MASHED POTATO BAR were enormous hits, and the staff at Classic was wonderful about helping us find our other vendors.

I honestly can't think of one single way the wedding could have been better!

There is an excellent reason that you will see everyone raves about Perry House and Classic Catering. They are simply the best! Wonderful people to work with, fantastic food, professional service, and attention to every detail. Our son's wedding was perfect, from the beachside ceremony in Carmel to the dinner reception at Perry House in Monterey. Mary Lisa of Classic Catering/Perry House was our single point of contact for every question and detail--and she made it comfortable to decide on every part of the wedding and reception. I would trust her with any type of event, and we truly enjoyed working with her. The Perry House is ideal for a celebration for 75-100 guests. It has a sweeping view of Monterey Harbor, and the owners have done an absolutely beautiful job of restoring the old Victorian home, adding wonderful touches like an outdoor pizza oven, huge new catering kitchen, beautiful areas for cocktails and mingling with guests, etc. Without question, this is an ideal choice for a wedding reception in the Monterey/Carmel area.

Words cannot properly express how very happy I am with the Perry House or its staff. My husband and I recently held our wedding at the Perry House. The venue is fantastic with breathtaking views of the Monterey harbor and historic charm. The old historic building has been remodeled and refurbished to perfectly blend modern amenities with the classic style of the home. Everyone we worked with made sure our event went as smoothly as possible, and did so with a professionalism and friendliness I did not find at other venues. All of the Perry House staff, from the event coordinator to the servers, were a pleasure to work with. Classic Catering does the food service for the Perry House, as a part of an event package. And while I will also be placing a superior rating for the Classic Catering, I must tell you that I have never been served such a delicious wedding meal (and no I am not just saying that because it was my wedding.) Our wedding guests are still talking about how delectable each dish was -- and they absolutely loved the 'Roaming Reception' plan that was suggested by the staff that allowed for guests to walk around, talking to anyone and everyone, while each guest was able to enjoy his meal at his own leisure. I seriously could go on and on about all of the things that I think are fabulous about the Perry House and its staff.... but to make it a bit shorter, I will say that I absolutely feel that I made the best possible choice in Monterey venues when choosing the Perry House.

The Perry House was perfect for my wedding. I had a small wedding of about 80 people which I believe was a perfect fit for this venue. Everyone who works for Classic Catering is wonderful. They went out of their way to make sure that everything was perfect and as non-stressful as possible. I had many people tell me that the food was the best they ever had at a wedding. The layout of this venue is unlike anywhere else that we looked. It is spread out and has many charming areas for your guests to enjoy. The view of the Monterey Bay is breathtaking and magical. The Perry House is a combination of historical Monterey with a renovated touch. We booked this place when it was still in the beginning phases of construction and we could not be happier with our decision to trust in their vision. All of our guests whether from out of town or not were blown away with all this venue had to offer. They layout gives you many options for the different types of setup you would like. I can't say enough about this place and would gladly recommend this to anyone who wants a unique setting that is sure to by admired by your guests!

The Perry House was amazing! I went to them only three and a half months before the wedding and they were so willing to work with me. They suggested the best DJ. The tables and linens they provided were beautiful. The turn around from the ceremony to the sit down dinner, was flawless. They kept the guests entertained the entire time. I didn't get a chance to try the food before the wedding day, but it ended up being incredible. I worked with Alicia Phillips, she was the very best. Any time had questions or concerns, she contacted me immediately. She was there through the entire experience and made sure that everything went smoothly and perfect. I wouldn't have wanted my wedding anywhere else. It was perfect!!!

My new husband and I can not thank Gatherings enough for making our wedding day so spectacular! Our wedding was held at the Perry house on 9/4/11 it was labor day weekend and a very busy one in Monterey. Mary Lisa our wedding coordinator was absolutely amazing through out the whole year of planning and the day of. Originally my husband and I booked our wedding at Gatherings first location "gatherings" however 5 months before our wedding we found out they had purchased "The Perry House" and we knew we had to change the venue. The Perry House was just beautiful and perfect. It was no problem at all, Gatherings made it so easy to change location and wedding date.
The wedding day was absolutely perfect! we had our rehearsal that morning and our officiant with Mary Lisa made the whole thing easy and very fun. The whole day Mary Lisa made sure she was available over the phone and of course she was amazing at keeping us on schedule even though we had no idea traffic was going to be so heavy because it was a holiday weekend. The ceremony was scheduled to start at 3:30pm but had to start at 4pm because the groom and my dad were stuck in traffic. Mary Lisa made sure to keep everyone calm and relaxed and managed to keep us on schedule even after the 30 minute delay. The Food was out of this world!! everything was delicious not one complaint at all from a single guest. All night my Husband and I kept getting compliments on the food, location and how beautiful the Perry House was. Actually we still are getting compliments 3 months later! We are so fortunate to have had Mary Lisa and Gatherings be part of our special day.
Thank you so much Gatherings you are AMAZING!!
Erika and Edwin...

Let me tell why it is worth your time and money to have your wedding at the Perry House. First of all, people who you will work with you are very, very friendly and really want to make sure that everything goes smooth not only during the preparation but also during the wedding! They make everything as simple as possible for you! Do you want colorful tablecloths for your reception? No problem! Do you need pretty and elegant table center pieces? No problem, it is already included! Do you want the best, the most delicious food for your guests! You will get it! Do you want to have the most caring captain during the event who will make sure that everything goes according to the plan, who will bring you a plate with food while you busy chatting with guests and who will offer the same service to your guests? You got it! This was the best experience especially for me since I had to plan my wedding from a different city. It was absolutely gorgeous and memorable. I wish I could go back :)
My only complain is that I didn't get quick responses to my emails (I hate phone calls!). However, if you do call you will get all your questions answered right away and very politely.
I highly recommend the Perry House as your wedding venue!

The Perry-Downer House is my new favorite venue. The renovation of this historic property was done with some much love--it shows in every detail. The easy floorplan and sweeping views are just two of the wonderful things I love about the Perry House. The food, the location and the people are all assets and I don't think that you can find a better venue for the price. I love the Perry-Downer House!