This has always been our favorite florist and we have been using them for decades. Even though…read morewe're no longer in the area, we order peninsula deliveries through Swenson and Silacci, as we know we can trust them. The staff is wonderful and can recommend what's it is you're looking for - even if you're not quite sure what it is. The shop is lovely and has a great supply of gorgeous blooms and small gifts.

My family has been ordering flowers from Swenson and Silacci for years. The flowers are always the…read morefreshest of fresh, and oh so beautiful. I honestly can't even describe how amazing their floral arrangements are, and they use the best quality flowers. I need to also brag a minute about the excellent customer service. The Team and Swenson and Silacci cares about their customers, and goes above and beyond to provide the best service possible. Perfect for every occasion, Swenson and Silacci is your go to Monterey Peninsula florist.

We held our wedding here in March 2026, and we were so happy with the experience -- we couldn't…read morehave asked for more! We worked with Emily, Theresa, and Kelly, and the team is very communicative during the planning process leading up to the wedding. Very easy to customize exactly what we wanted for our wedding. Kelly was our on-site coordinator on the day of the wedding and really went above and beyond with being attentive throughout the entire event and ensuring everything went smoothly. Also highly recommend DJ Brian - he has such a natural personality fit for this and was so professional!

*Review based on my impression from the venue tour*…read more First thought : wow, this surrounding view is nice. The drive to get to the venue after passing the gate reminded me of the other wedgewood wedding property I went to earlier in the year - nice houses, golf course, greenery. I can't follow directions and in an attempt to follow the instruction from the email, we went through the wrong entrance (aka side door), so for a few min it felt like we were playing escape room to find the phone that we were supposed to call. However, if you follow the instructions right, you should be able to see the fireplace right when you open the door. It's a nice grand entrance. The interior area is pretty nice, although it does look dated if you look closely. However, I feel like the layout didn't suit the vision of what we want for our wedding day. As for the ceremony area, I personally thought the indoor version looks/feels nicer than the outdoor version. The outdoor one would be easy access from the parking lot though. I loooved the bridal suite/getting ready area. The groom's suite was nice and spacious too, but has locker room vibe with hoops. The person (wedding expert) giving us the tour was very good at selling us the vision, giving detailed info, etc. As opposed to touring the venue first, eagle ridge gave us the run down and "sales/informational pitch" first. The sales pitch is v important for wedding venue shopping, so no negative connotation there. We ended up choosing a different venue: one main reason was the fact that we can't try the food first. We didn't feel comfortable locking in to an all inclusive venue that doesn't allow outside catering. The menu options look good enough, but how does it taste???? It would suck if we end up not liking the food during the tasting and having to settle for a "I guess this is fine because we have no other choice". We were ready to pay to be able to have the chance for trying out the food first. Unfortunately, that was not an option. The other reason was the fact that we don't have much getting ready time. If I remember correctly, you only get to go in the suites 1-2 hrs before start time. The club is only open to the members prior to that. Idk about other brides, but I personally would need a lot more than that if I'm doing makeup and hair there. The timing might be okay if you only plan on changing into your dress there.

We still can't get over how perfect our 7/3 reception went. Thanks to the team, it was truly the…read morebest night of our lives, and our hard-to-impress guests were also wowed by everything. From planning to execution, we appreciate how smooth everything was from beginning to end. The food, from cocktail hour to the dinner buffet, was delicious and we received so many compliments about it all night when we talked to each table. The service all around was amazing and our guests loved how friendly all staff were. Sales staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We were appreciative of how responsive and flexible they were. Day-of coordinators were ELITE in executing our vision day-of and putting everything together so beautifully. Their coordination helped us relax and enjoy our day knowing that we had a strong team helping us out behind the scenes. We will forever be grateful for the experience we had at Carmel Fields!

Attended a wedding at this venue and enjoyed every moment of it. From the outside to the main…read morelobby, it was all gorgeous. However, the standout moment came after the wedding ended. We planned to head back to our hotel around 10pm, only to discover a flat tire on our car. We attempted to change it, but the hills/slope of the area made it difficult to keep the car lifted. Staff member Ash (and 2 other gentlemen, not sure if they worked there) literally saved the day. Ash helped us out by providing her jack and assisted with removal of the flat tire with the spare. She then ensured the wheel was safe to drive and informed us of both the nearest gas station for air and mechanic for a repair. I can't thank her enough for turning a terrible moment to an amazing memory.

Expressions Florals was seriously one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Lisa was amazing…read moreto work with--so attentive, easy to talk to, and really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. We went back and forth a lot to fine-tune everything, and she was always patient and helpful throughout the process. On the wedding day, everything arrived right on time and was set up so beautifully. It honestly exceeded my expectations and made the whole space feel exactly how I had pictured it. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone. I absolutely loved everything they did

Expressions Floral was fantastic. I told them the general idea I wanted (white flowers, lots of…read moregreenery on the arch, classic and timeless, etc) and they NAILED IT. I couldn't even imagine it being better. And they were super professional and accommodating, arrived perfectly on time, and worked within our budget!

Great store, very helpful staff, they actually help you load oversized/heavy items in a timely…read morematter. Everyone smiles and looks like they enjoy doing their job. Can't say the same for the Seaside location.

Do not under any circumstance consider getting your door from Home Depot Salinas. I ordered custom…read moreFrench doors. The first delivery they sent the wrong doors so the doors had to be returned. The next order, the doors opened out instead of in (the way they were ordered) so these had to returned as well. Keep in mind that every return means the doors have to be reordered so now I'm weeks behind (including the contractor working at my house.). Long story short, multiple people from Home Depot started calling me, including the "supervisor" trying to pressure me to take the doors. They said "hey the door is the same it just opens in, you can still use it". Just the absolute worst experience and customer service.

Patty and Carol are the real deal. - If you are debating on getting a wedding planner then you most…read morelikely need one. I am so grateful that Patty was recommended to me, I have no idea what I would have done without her. If you have no experience planning a wedding, then Patty is a great option. She will go above and beyond. She helped me with EVERYTHING. We had so many phone calls about planning, venders, timelines, you name it. We got married at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, Patty got our marriage insurance (didn't know that was a thing) and every detail was done to my exact wishes; our rooms, a get-ready room, timeline. She helped me find and book my venders; makeup, hair, live music. She knew about the area restrictions and completely managed all my venders. She made the best timelines I have ever seen in my life, had everything to a tee with wiggle room in case things did not go according to plan (which they rarely do). She even helped my officiant (who was our best friend) with his ceremony timeline and speech. Patty took care of everything, even when I had vender drama, she took care of it without me having to deal with it at all. And she even ran to our room when our ring bearer forget our rings! Day of, Patty has her assistant Carol which is more than a bonus. Both Patty and Carol are adored by me and my family. Truly were like my own family, even helped me put my shoes on. There are no perfect words to describe how truly grateful I am for having them at my wedding. Best decision I have ever made. 10/10 would hire them again.

I have been photographing weddings in the Bay Area (and beyond) for 30 years and have the…read moreopportunity to work with some wonderful people in industry. Patty has always impressed! Weddings are an expression of the love and personality of the B&G. Patty works with couples to create events that are uniquely their own. Strategizing, organizing, and working on every last detail. Then she connects her clients with the perfect vendors to make sure their vision comes true. When it counts most (wedding day) with her charming personality yet decisive personality, she executes weddings that flow with grace. As a photographer I have follow up conversations with the B&G after their wedding. The always give Patty the highest praise. Patty makes it happen! Todd Rafalovich

Linda at Eventscapes was great to work with, and gave me recommendations and pricing for our…read moredaughter's wedding. She was very responsive when I would ask questions or would let me know when payment was due or received. She told me when she would need to use the room and her team was punctual and on time, so that we were able to get into the room to finish our decorating before the wedding. When we entered, the room looked so elegant and our daughter was truly thrilled. I would highly recommend her services as she has such an array of decorations for so many different themes.

From the time that I met with Linda via the phone, I was confident that she would be able to…read moresupport with my wedding vision coming to life! We got married at Seascape, a venue they were very familiar with! For the wedding, we rented chairs, long farm tables, the lighting package, and drapery. This helped to elevate the space and make it feel put together. Great to work with and many options to choose from! Such a great vendor in the Santa Cruz area. (will add more pictures when we get them back!!)

Needed flowers delivered the next day for a memorial service. I arrived at closing and they were…read morehappy to help me. There were many many beautiful flower arrangements, plants, cards to choose from. The prices are the best in town. They deliver quality products, very patient and kind. The ladies were putting together arrangements and were having a great time working together! Very nice welcoming place.

Esther was very helpful with me picking flowers for my grandmother's funeral. Very easy to work…read morewith and good customer service.

My daughter sent me flowers for Mother's Day, what she ordered and what I got look nothing alike, I…read moreknow there are substitutions sometimes but there are literally 3 roses, 3 carnations, and 3 star gazer lilies. This was over $60 plus delivery, etc. She's a college student and her money is limited.

My daughter called on Mother's Day asking how I like the flowers…read more "What flowers?" She said they were delivered, but apparently not to me. After calling and complaining, the florist said they would send another, and they did. But it was the most pathetic bunch I've ever seen. I just hope she didn't pay much for them.

I can't believe I hadn't discovered this place until today!…read more If you're looking for a wide variety of healthy fruits, vegetables or flowers you wont be disappointed with this place. Not only do they have a nice assortment of plants, the customer service is excellent and the prices are reasonable. After being greeted and assisted by multple welcoming staff I had a very knowledeable and friendly associate, Angie, help me pick out herbs and flowers for my garden project. They have everything from vegetables, fruit trees, shrubs, flowers, house plants, succlents, dirt, and garden supplies. They even have a small chicken coop with free range chickens roaming the property I left feeling excited to plant my new plants and plan on returning soon to support this business. I highly recommend!

Unfortunately, I cannot give this place a positive review as I've been there twice and I've been…read moretold both times they will contact me. No calls were returned. I also explained to the representative that I'm having yard work done and I'd like to get these plants in again no call back staff don't know the difference between an olive tree that's fruitless or fruit bearing. Customer service needs training on how to be proper with customers.