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Monterey Peninsula Celebrity Nuptials
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The rich and famous enjoy the Monterey Peninsula in part because it's possible
for them to fly under the radar and walk the streets unnoticed.
C
armel residents are inured to celebrity. During major events like the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am,
the MotoGP World Championship at Laguna Seca, and the myriad events surrounding the Pebble Beach
Concours d'Elegance, it's common to spy someone strolling down Ocean Avenue who's been on the
cover of People magazine—or possibly a checkout-stand tabloid. And quite a few household names call our area
home, at least part time. For the most part, we respect the privacy of famous people. That is, no doubt, one of the
reasons it feels comfortable for someone with an instantly recognizable visage to hang out here…and a great reason
to get married here.
There are plenty more reasons, but there's something less tangible…The fact is, this little piece of paradise is
extremely romantic. And that's why A-list celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Nicolas Cage, Brooke
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