MONTEREY-CARMEL

You bet the area is richly sought after by brides as the perfect destination wedding. And why wouldn’t it be with its stunning natural beauty and classic California terrain? Following are some lovely venue options to explore as your big day draws near.

• Ventana Inn and Spa (Big Sur) is known for its dramatic zen-calm setting and spectacular views. This site can accommodate up to 100 seated guests outdoors or 40 seated guests indoors. Should your guests be staying at the Inn they will be surrounded by pure luxury.
• L’Auberge Carmel (Carmel) offers one of the most classically romantic settings available that is reminiscent of a tranquil Provencal farmhouse. This boutique hotel can accommodate 50 when seated outdoors and 40 when seated indoors. And should you plan a twilight wedding, the courtyard makes a magnificent setting.
• Quail Lodge Golf Club (Carmel) is housed on 850 acres of lush gardens, lakes, meadows, and a golf course. The picturesque setting can accommodate a ceremony seating 600 outdoors and 300 if seated indoors. Because the golf club contains every element necessary to host a stunning event, guests will find every amenity available during their stay.
• Carmel Valley Beach Resort (Carmel) is nestled in nearly 500 acres of rolling foothills where deer have been known to casually pass by through green meadows and wildflowers. The resort can accommodate 250 seated guests indoors and 400 seated guests outdoors and has a 10,000 square foot spa facility for your guests before and after the ceremony.
• Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa (Monterey) gives anyone dreaming of crashing waves a perfect reason to pick this location for their ceremony. The hotel is built right on the water’s edge and waves and sea spray add to the spectacular bayside setting. The maximum indoor seating is 250 and the maximum outdoor seating is 300. And should you need to spend your wedding night at the location of your ceremony, there is a spacious luxury suite featuring a fireplace and ocean view deck at the ready.

Of course there are more than these five, but these are a representation of the guest capacity and quality of services generally available in the immediate area.