Carmel Wedding Weekend Experience
Relaxed Setup. Beautiful Celebration. Make it Your Own.
Why You'll Love Booking With Us.
The Community Shared Space exists to make meaningful celebrations more accessible, more personal, and more memorable—so every couple can create a wedding weekend that reflects who they are and the people they love.
Your event deserves a venue that’s flexible, affordable, and designed around your needs—not someone else’s rules. There are no required caterers, no expensive food minimums, and no preferred vendor lists. Instead, you have the flexibility to celebrate your way.
Designed Around Your Wedding Experience.
No two events are alike. Choose from multiple professionally designed floor plan layouts or create your own. Unlike many traditional venues, you’re free to personalize nearly every detail.
Your Event. Your Vision. Your Budget.
Enjoy a venue designed for flexibility—not restrictions. Accommodating up to 75 guests with seating for 65, Because your celebration should be built around your plans, not a venue's rules.
Everything You Need - Already Included.
Spend less time renting equipment and more time planning your event. Every package includes thoughtfully selected amenities designed to make hosting simple and convenient.
One Beautiful Beginning.
A wedding isn't measured by the few hours spent saying "I do."
It's the hugs between family members seeing each other for the first time in years. The rehearsal dinner where two families become one. The quiet moments before guests arrive. The laughter during cleanup the next morning when everyone is still talking about the best moments of the night before.
At The Community Shared Space, we believe your wedding deserves more than a rushed schedule and a long list of venue restrictions. That's why we created the Wedding Weekend Experience—a multi-day celebration that gives you the time, flexibility, and freedom to make every moment count.
Whether you choose our Weekend Plus or Weekend Retreat Experince, your wedding becomes an experience instead of simply an event.
Everything You Need Included with Your Weekend Wedding Experience.
Unlike many wedding venues, our Wedding Weekend Experience includes the essentials couples often discover are additional costs elsewhere.
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Two to four consecutive days
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Exclusive venue access
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Ceremony and reception flexibility
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Rehearsal or welcome gathering
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Setup and breakdown services
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Glam Photo Booth
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Refrigerator access
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Tables and chairs
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Flexible food and vendor options
Celebrate Near Carmel's Most Beautiful Wedding Photo Locations
Extend your wedding day beyond the venue with unforgettable portraits along the Monterey Peninsula's breathtaking coastline. The Community Shared Space is conveniently located just minutes from many of the area's most sought-after beaches and scenic landmarks, making it easy to capture timeless wedding photos before or after your celebration.
Monastery Beach – 2.2 miles (5 minutes)
Carmel Beach – 2.0 miles (10 minutes)
Stewart's Cove – 2.6 miles (10 minutes)
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve – 3.7 miles (12 minutes)
Lovers Point Park – 7.2 miles (20 minutes)
Berwick Park – 7.3 miles (20 minutes)
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony nearby or simply looking for spectacular coastal backdrops for your wedding portraits, you'll be just minutes away from some of California's most iconic ocean views.
WEDDING WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
Extended Pay Available. No Credit Check. No Additional Fees.
Flexible Experiences for Every Occassion.
Choose an experience that best fits your event, timeline, and budget. Every reservation includes exclusive use of the venue, tables and chairs, audiovisual equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, Glam Photo Booth and convenient amenities to help your event run smoothly.
Wedding Plus
(2 DAYS)
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Accommodates up to 75 guests
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Includes 7 hours on a Friday or Monday to set up, decorate, rehearse, or host a pre-event gathering when booked with a Saturday or Sunday.
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Tables and chairs included
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Tables and chairs professionally set up to a layout of your choosing and broken down for you
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Refrigerator access included throughout your reservation
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Bring your own food an alcohol.
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Hire any licensed vendor you like.
2-DAY EXPERIENCE
$1,295
Includes ProCleaning Fee
(Seating for 65)
Take the stress out of your wedding day by reserving our Weekend Package - instead of rushing to decorate on your wedding morning, you'll have the day before to transform the venue, rehearse, and enjoy time with your family and wedding party.
Wedding Retreat
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Accommodates up to 75 guests
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Includes all-day access on Friday and Monday plus all-day on Saturday, and Sunday, giving you ample time to set up, decorate, rehearse, celebrate, and clean up
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Tables and chairs included
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Tables and chairs professionally set up and broken down for you
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Refrigerator access included throughout your reservation
4-DAY EXPERIENCE
$1,995
Includes ProCleaning Fee
(Seating for 65)
Perfect for weddings, milestone celebrations, family reunions, corporate retreats, fundraisers, and multi-day gatherings that deserve the flexibility of an entire weekend. Enjoy the freedom to set up without rushing, celebrate at your own pace, and clean up comfortably—all with exclusive access from Friday through Monday.
(4 DAYS)
Floor Plan Layouts
Designed Around Your Event
No two events are alike. Choose from multiple professionally designed floor plan layouts or create your own. Whether you're planning a banquet dinner, classroom workshop, networking event, ceremony, or cocktail reception, our flexible space allows you to arrange tables and seating to match your vision.
Find Us
The Barnyard Shopping Village
3756 The Barnyard, Suite H23
Carmel, CA 93923
Located about 5 minutes from Monterey and 20 minutes from Salinas at The Barnyard Shopping Village in Carmel. The Community Shared Space offers a convenient, flexible and affordable way to host meetings and events. Offering ample free all-day parking and easy access off Highway 1, we are surrounded by mosaic paths and an open-air patio featuring more than 50 merchants and small businesses, ranging from couture fashion shops and International restaurants to professional services and art galleries.
The Community Shared Space is located on the 2nd Floor of the Sierra Barn across from O'Callaghan's and above Patrick James.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Community Shared Space can be used for a variety types of private and public events, meetings, workshops, seminars and much more. We want our guests to feel free and comfortable to use the space to meet their needs.
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Use of the Space requires that all guests comply with the Community Shard Space venue policies, and all State and Local Government mandates and regulations.
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Please remember to be respectful of our neighbors.
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Smoking and vaping are not allowed.
Where are you located at?
We are at The Barnyard Shopping Village in Carmel. Offering all-day free parking, courtyards, retail and restaurants. Located only 25 minutes from Salinas and 5 minutes from the ocean. Find Us
What are the available hours?
You can book from 6am to 11:00pm Monday through Sunday, including Holidays. Access is provided via remote entry, allowing you full control of the space.
Is there free parking?
Yes, we offer FREE all-day parking for all your guests in one of three large parking lots within The Barnyard Shopping Village.
Is there wheelchair access?
Yes, there are multiple ramps located throughout The Barnyard Shopping Village that are easily accessible from us. Click here for map
Are there bathrooms?
Yes, there are two bathrooms located in the courtyard area outside the venue located in Building G next to the coffee shop. Having shared bathrooms helps us keep our costs and overhead low passing on the savings to you.
What is ProCleaning?
With ProCleaning we will vacuum, mop and dispose of the trash provided in the receptacles provided after your booking.
What does setup and breakdown include?
We offer these services as an optional add-on to either the Essential or Prime Packages.
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Setup: You pick a layout or create your own and we will setup the tables and chairs prior to the start of your booking.
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Breakdown: After your booking ends, we will wipe down and put away the tables and chairs.
What is the guest capacity?
A maximum of 75 people at anytime. We've also have had 65 people seated for a reception dinner. Click here for layout
What is a private event?
A private event is a gathering of guests that are invited and not advertised or promoted to the public.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Yes, you can bring your own alcohol. Consumption is limited to private events and indoors only. Event insurance is required if you and/or your guests are consuming alcohol (beer, wine or liquor).
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, you can bring your own food. You can get it from your favorite restaurant or hire a caterer of your choosing. Cooking is not allowed inside or throughout the common and parking areas of The Barnyard. Food trucks, taco stands and other type of outdoor catering services are not allowed.
Is there water or sink?
No, we do not provide a running water to the venue. We do provide a sink. Please be prepared to bring your own water as needed.
Can I hire my own vendors?
Yes, you can hire any vendor you like as long as they meet our vendor requirements. We recommend that your provide the below link to any vendor you would like to hire prior to hiring them. Our Marketplace is a free service we provide to more easily connect our customer with local and nationwide businesses.
Find vendors
www.thecommunitysharedspace.com/shop
Vendors sign up
Decorations & Photo Booth
Make it your own! You can decorate the venue to fit your theme, layout and liking. Bounce houses are not allowed.
DJ/Live Music & Dancing
Yes you can, its a celebration! Please be respectful of our neighbors. Indoor music is allowed from soundbar included with booking. Dancing and Disc Jockey or Live Bands are allowed after 6pm from Monday through Saturday and 4pm on Sundays. Live music must end no later than 10pm.
Can I bring my pet?
We do not allow pets inside the premises at any time except for those legally allowed under State law for individuals with disabilities. For events such as a pet adoptions, with additional insurance animals may be brought into premises.
Is event insurance required?
Yes, we do require that event insurance be provided prior to your reservation date for all multi-day experiences. Also, required for all types of public events. Get a free quote online from our partner. Click here to learn more.
Security surveillance
For your safety we provide 24/7 surveillance cameras that only record video and not sound. Cameras cannot be turned off. Tampering with alarm system panel, components or cameras will result in immediate expulsion without any prorated amount to be refunded.
Is there a Refundable Security Deposit?
Yes. An amount of $150 is charged to the card on file after reservation is completed and prior to your reservation date to cover any accidentals, late fees, damages or other costs incurred by us that may arise from your booking.
What is the refund and rescheduling policy?
Packages are non-refundable. There is a rescheduling fee. Rescheduling option, not refund, is available at no cost to client only if there is a power outage, access to venue is hindered through all entry points or natural disaster affecting the location of the venue.
The rescheduling fee for any cancellation will be charged and the credit will be valid for 12 months from cancellation date. Credit will have no cash value and cannot be applied towards event insurance, security deposit, event monitor or other 3rd party add-on options.
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60 days to day of reservation 90% fee of total booking amount & fees paid will be discounted (10% credit provided).
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90 to 61 days prior to reservation date 75% fee of total booking amount & fees paid (25% credit provided).
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90 or more days prior to reservation date 50% of total booking amount & fees paid (50% credit provided).