diff --git a/lib/schema/embedded.js b/lib/schema/embedded.js
index d1e293fdceb..5b20775c797 100644
--- a/lib/schema/embedded.js
+++ b/lib/schema/embedded.js
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ Embedded.prototype.doValidate = function(value, fn, scope) {
     if (!(value instanceof Constructor)) {
       value = new Constructor(value);
     }
-    value.validate(fn, {__noPromise: true});
+    value.validate({__noPromise: true}, fn);
   }, scope);
 };