Stone Crest Cellar Bed & Breakfast

This review is better late than never! I was married June 2015 at this gorgeous location. They take care of all the details and we didn’t have to worry about anything except showing up. Since we are out of town, I relied solely on on-​line reviews and photos prior to booking the event. When I saw the location in person, It literally took my breath away. The ocean in the background and the setting is just amazing. The planners and the photographer were very professional, warm and caring. If you book your wedding here, you will not be disappointed.

We had the Private Reserve Wedding Package. We had about thirty attendees. The venue and details of the wedding (bouquet, boutonnière, table decorations, etc) were all perfect. Judy took care of all the arrangements and was easy to work with. The Sunset Suite was really nice for getting dressed and waiting for the ceremony. The ceremony and reception went very smoothly. The photos turned out well. We stayed in the Sunset Suite overnight and loved the room, bath, and view. Breakfast was delicious. We wouldn’t change anything about our special day. We highly recommend this venue for intimate low-​stress weddings.

Just had our wedding at this venue. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. Thank you to Judy for the awesome hospitality. Great food, views, and company. Chopper was a hit! Thanks again!!!

We were disappointed in this place. The waitstaff was not dressed properly and the food was mediocre! They offered champagne to some but not all. You could see into the kitchen from the dining room and it was not pleasant to watch. They rushed us through the meal and cake and made us feel they wanted us to leave.

My brother-​in-​law was married here and we had a wonderful time. Our wedding party was around 30 or so. Before leaving this review, I did read the other reviews, mainly the bad ones, to compare with my experience.
PROS: Venue
The view is amazing. Yes, the landscape lightly slopes, but it did not present any issues for our party. The sunroom/​patio/​reception area was so nice and perfect. The food was actually delicious. The wedding ceremony, reception… all amazing. It was an amazing wedding on a gorgeous day.
CONS: Staff
The parking area is small, so definitely carpool. I had actually parked and didn’t pull up because it would block the owners truck. The owner came out and immediately told us to pull forward to make room for more cars. Ok. I was told to move it right as the bride and groom were about to cut the cake because… I was blocking the owners truck. I found that to be slightly unprofessional and inopportune timing.
The staff… well…I kind of have to agree with the previous reviews. They didn’t really come across in the best way. The photographer… well…it’s only one person. She can’t be everywhere, so hire one or two more. She has a nice camera, but I haven’t seen the pictures yet. I would say it’s more of a staff member with a nice camera. I would not say she’s a photographer.
The staff were a little… abrasive. I guess they do this all the time, and don’t mess around. Which is good. But, their attitudes could be taken down a notch.
OVERALL: I guess when everything else is perfect, it exposes something. The venue is worth it. It was a gorgeous day and this place had ample support for a small wedding ceremony. We had 30 and were very comfortable. But, the staff were definitely exposed. Their attitudes were less than ideal… which goes right along with the other reviews I read. But, I wouldn’t let that stop you from booking here. I gave it 4 stars. Had the staff been on their game, 5 stars no doubt.

My husband and I had our wedding at Stone Crest Cellars last month and chose the smaller vintage package. Judy the owner takes care of organizing everything. They do the ceremony, photography, cake. I was nervous allowing someone else plan the wedding for me.
The day of the wedding I had a hair fiasco and ended up arriving late to my own wedding! I was very frazzled when I arrived and the staff handled it very calmly and professionally. They moved my car for me while I raced upstairs to change. The assistant and photographer were there to help me get dressed and whatever I needed while I was rushing around.
The ceremony was gorgeous! It was a beautiful, warm day and the ocean looked and sounded so beautiful behind us. We had never met the officiant that was hired (normally Judy does it but I guess she was gone that day). Danaya, Judy’s daughter and photographer, orchestrated the reception and pictures. I am glad for that because my mind was still reeling from arriving late.
The cake and flowers were beautiful. I had sent Judy pictures from Pinterest and my bouquet looked just like the pictures I sent. The cake was very delicious as well.
Since we got started late, the whole thing was pretty rushed. But we knew we only has 1.5 hours at the site from ceremony to end ahead of time. Our wedding was at 3pm and I guess they had another wedding starting at 6pm.
We received our CD of pictures within about 2 – 3 weeks of the wedding. I am very pleased with them.
I would recommend Stone Crest Cellars for an easy, destination wedding.

Stone Crest Cellars provided an all-​inclusive deal for our Wedding that included the cake, flowers, ceremony and reception area. While I loved the ease of having them help me plan everything in one place and the venue (beautiful scenery) and cake was fabulous, I was not wowed by the food.
In addition the wedding planner/​owner (Judy) of the venue didn’t listen to me when said that I wanted to have our first dance in the great room with the perfect floors and a fireplace as the backdrop, instead we had to have our first dance outside on a small stone patio area that I almost tripped and fell on during our dance, and there was not enough room for our dance which we had taken special lessons for and practiced for months.
The Photos were done by Danaya which is the daughter of the owner and I can say we were disappointed and I wish we would have just hired a professional photographer.
They also rushed us through the reception super fast as they had triple booked the place for that day and hadn’t told us that.
During the planning phase I worked with Judy and her assistant on details and I did a lot of DIY additions, but I felt as though they resented that fact, or that it was something that got in the way of how they are used to doing things. Anyway, I don’t feel like I should have had to deal with an attitude from the wedding planner when they are supposed to be helping you plan your perfect day.
Although it had beautiful scenery, If I had to do it over again, I would not get married here. The service from the owners was sub-​par.

My husband and I eloped to the Oregon coast in July. We booked the «Just the Two of Us» package at Stone Crest Cellar Bed & Breakfast and couldn’t be happier with how our day turned out! Judy was especially helpful and easy to work with leading up to the big day and on the big day. The flowers and cake were beautiful and were included in the package! Since I was planning the wedding from another state she provided many helpful suggestions for my hair and make-​up as well as for dinner that night. We didn’t tell anyone we were getting married and feel as though we had the most special day ever! We spent the week in the cottage and thought it was the best place to relax during our stay. We also visited the bistro in town and enjoyed the wine, the cheese tray and the friendly conversation. Danaya took some wedding photo’s for us, but we also hired another photographer. The two worked well together. We haven’t yet received our pictures from her but I am excited to see them. I would recommend a wedding and/​or stay at Stone Crest Cellars to anyone!

I didn’t stay at the Bed & Breakfast but I was a guest at a wedding, held at this location. BEAUTIFUL location. I seriously can’t stress that enough. Absolutely breathtaking. The house was tastefully decorated and well laid out. Staff who setup the facility for the wedding were all extremely helpful and accommodating, even allowing the bride to show up 30 minutes prior to her originally scheduled time, to allow ample time for her to get dressed and have her makeup done prior to her wedding. After the ceremony, we had beer/​wine and appetizers in their garden room that was amazingly decorated, well organized and the staff was quick to please with ensuring tables were bussed and drinks were filled. Centerpieces were designed by the wedding planner, at the facility, and were impeccable. The Bride and Groom were absolutely overjoyed and commented, several times, at how much they enjoyed the day. I heard several guests comment that the wedding was the best they had ever attended. Stone Crest Cellar B&B gets a gold star from me!

My Husband and I got the Estate Reserve Wedding Package we had about 50 guests. Everything was beautifully done. The food, the centerpieces, and breakfast the next morning were perfect. I would advise brides using the Stone Crest to wear comfortable shoes because you will be going up and down stairs frequently. And to also make the most of the time that you have reserved by using an itinerary.
I would love to give this place 5 stars, but you should hire your own photographer or have a relative do it. During our reception the photographer (Danaya) pulled my husband and I aside then said that she had changed the contract because we had signed it almost six months in advance. The new contract no longer included copyright with a CD and we owe her an extra 150 dollars.
We talked with the coordinator (Judy the owner, who is also her mom) after the guests went home and she said that we will receive the CD with copyright. About three weeks later Danaya sent me an email giving us a passive aggressive ultimatum without Stone Crest’s permission.
The extra money isn’t really the issue, because it isn’t that much. But, having someone trustworthy to do your photography is important. At the moment my husband is handling the problem, but I don’t know if I am actually going to get my photos. I will update this as soon as I know something.
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Update 7-​10-​2012, 9 something am.
I received an email this morning stating that I will get the CD after my husband went to Judy with the problem.

We had a WONDERFUL time. Look forward to going again!

My wife and I were married at Stone Crest Cellars in August 2010. Here’s my take:
The positives:
We were in awe of view of the Pacific Ocean just outside the B&B’s back yard. The first night we stayed in the house, and the next night we moved to the cottage (aka «The Love Shack»), which is a few hundred feet away from the B&B in a small enclave of homes on a cliff above the beach. We really liked the cottage and its 40s and 50s décor and record player.
Breakfast was decent, and Judy and her assistant, Morgan, were friendly accommodating, as well. It was a nice touch when Judy lit a fire for us in the home’s large fireplace and offered us port and chocolates after we returned from a seafood dinner in Newport.
The negatives:
When we arrived in the afternoon the first day, we were weary from traveling. We checked in and went to our room to nap, but we were unable to sleep because there was a wedding at the house. There were quite a few people roaming the house, and we felt trapped in our room. Also, the B&B offers wine, cheese and grapes each night around 4pm. We partook the first night, but felt like we couldn’t the second night because there was another wedding at the house with a throng of people milling about. We felt unwelcome when we had to go the house to get soap because the cottage was out. People stared at us like, «Who are you?»
Our biggest disappointment was the photography that was part of our wedding package. When we booked the package, my wife specifically asked if we needed to hire a wedding photographer and was told no. Judy said photography was done by Photography By Danaya (which turned out to be Judy’s daughter). Unfortunately, Danaya wasn’t available during our wedding, so Judy had to be officiant and photographer. Very few of the photos Judy took turned out. There were lots of shadows and awkward poses – they were amateur. The photography session lasted about 30 minutes right after our short wedding ceremony. We felt rushed, as there was a wedding rehearsal for a larger wedding right after ours. Hire your own photographer if you want good photos!
All in all, we liked the location, but there were times we felt like a king and queen and times when we felt like village serfs.

I found myself at Stone Crest Cellar Bed and Breakfast this past weekend for my friend’s wedding, at which I was her matron of honor. So, while I didn’t spend the night here, she did, and as a bridesmaid in the wedding party I did get to see some of the behind the scenes service and work that goes into the place. I am passing along my five star review for my friend, who could not have been happier with her wedding experience.
This is a lovely B&B located along the Oregon coast, just South of Newport in South Beach Oregon. If you are looking for a small and intimate venue for a destination beach wedding in Oregon, then look no further. Visit their «Weddings» page for the details:
For less than a fraction of the cost of MOST weddings these days, my friend told me that Stone Crest handled EVERYTHING… that’s right… all she and the groom had to do was show up, and everything was already handled for them… no stressful months of planning required. The proprietress is a calm lady who helped make sure the brides’ frazzled nerves were put at ease. She directed the wedding party (because we had no rehearsal, we were nervous too) so we all knew exactly what to do, and when. She checked in just before to make sure the bride had everything she needed, which was a nice touch. In fact, the bridal suite had everything the bride needed, including a ceiling hook for the wedding gown, and a steamer so she could steam wrinkles out.
The setting for your ceremony is a verdant green lawn with a «stage» sitting in front of a perfect backdrop – the Pacific ocean – with undulating waves crashing in to announce your exchange of vows. Stone Crest isn’t right ON the beach, but set back a bit, so the sound won’t totally drown out your ceremony and you won’t get all sandy (Ever tried to walk in heels and a long dress in the sand? This is not a pretty sight). Stone Crest’s setting and garden is just lovely. Nearby accommodations (besides the B&B itself, which has rooms of course, but is probably too small for the whole wedding party and guests) include hotels just a few miles up the road in Newport, about three miles North.
They have a (covered) eating reception area, and the service was warm and friendly, which to me was somewhat surprising as I would expect people who do wedding after wedding for a living might get bored and tired of it, but the smiles seemed genuine and they seemed to really enjoy making the special day special for everyone.
Great job, Stone Crest. Thanks for making my friend’s wedding such an easy and beautiful event!