Weddings
Flawless, Romantic, Unique Weddings
L’Auberge Carmel offers several wedding options for elopement, renewing vows or small, intimate ceremonies as well as a honeymoon package. Additionally, if you are planning to share your occasion with out-of-town guests the entire 20-room hotel can be booked to accommodate up to 40 overnight guests. Imagine the memories made in gathering under one roof in the heart of Carmel for your wedding celebration.
For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
Coupe de Marriage - French Tradition Wedding Package
The wedding day is a very significant day in one's life and by following romantic French traditions one can reap life long benefits from these age-old wedding customs. Romantic, charming, intimate are words that perfectly describe the Coupe de Marriage package at L’Auberge Carmel. From sipping of the traditional coupe de marriage cup to bedding on a beautiful heirloom quilt, these rituals of European culture can be a unique way to personalize your wedding ceremony and pay tribute to your love. Whether eloping, renewing vows or wanting a quiet memorable wedding ceremony this offer was created to honor your special day.
The Coupe de Marriage package includes:
- two night stay in thoughtfully appointed king guest room
- house-made, natural fresh fruit essence water at check-in
- in-room welcome amenity of chilled bottle of Champagne
- couple’s massage in the privacy of your guest room
- wedding day ceremony that includes minister, license and Champagne toast
- traditional French toasting cup, yours to keep to pass on to future generations
- wedding cake for six
- one hour session with photographer
- bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere
- one night’s dinner with selected wine pairings for two at critically acclaimed Restaurant L’Auberge Carmel, recently named #20 best restaurant in the USA by Gourmet magazine
- one night’s steaming scented bath service
- at turndown a traditional handmade French wedding quilt will rest on top of the marriage bed, lavishly stitched with symbols of love, fidelity, fertility and prosperity the quilt is an 18th Century tradition and yours to keep
- daily European style breakfast for two
- Hotel Service Fee included. All Taxes and Gratuities not included
Rates for this special wedding package are Sunday – Thursday arrival $4500, Friday & Saturday arrival $4800. The Coupe de Marriage offer is subject to availability throughout 2008 excluding holidays and special events.
For further information about L’Auberge Carmel guest room rates or availability telephone 831-624-8578.
There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.
- George Sand
Your “Dream Wedding” in a French-Style Villa in Carmel
There are countless ways to start your life together but imagine the memories to be made in gathering family and friends under one roof in the heart of Carmel for your wedding celebration. Celebrate your love and wedding with out-of-town guests by reserving the entire 20-room luxury L’Auberge Carmel hotel, courtyard and restaurant. L’Auberge Carmel can accommodate up to 40 guests for two days and two nights of revelry with the “Dream Wedding” package. Romantic, charming, intimate are words that perfectly describe the “Dream Wedding” at L’Auberge Carmel. From the age-old custom of sipping of the traditional coupe de marriage cup to bedding on a beautiful heirloom quilt, these rituals of European culture can bring life long benefits to your relationship. Your ceremony, reception and dinner will take place in one elegant, romantic location. Nothing could be more special than having a staff take care of your every need, a restaurant with impeccable service and fabulous cuisine and the luxury of having complete intimate privacy for your special occasion.
This unique package includes:
- two night stay in 20 rooms for twenty couples
- house-made, natural fresh fruit essence water for all at check-in
- rehearsal dinner for forty people at our sister restaurant Cantinetta Luca
- wedding day ceremony that includes minister, license and Champagne toast
- traditional French toasting cup, yours to keep to pass on to future generations
- wedding cake for forty people
- one hour session with photographer
- bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere
- wedding celebration dinner with selected wine pairings for forty at critically acclaimed Restaurant L’Auberge Carmel, recently named #20 best restaurant in the
- at turndown a traditional handmade French wedding quilt will rest on top of the
- daily European style breakfast
- Hotel Service Fee included. All Taxes and Gratuities not included
Please call Nancy Dice at 831-622-5904, for package pricing and help plan your “Dream Wedding”.
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LOVERS' CARMEL ESCAPE
Ideally located in the heart of quaint Carmel, one block from Ocean Avenue on Monte Verde Street at Seventh, and a pleasant four block walk to famous Carmel Beach, L’Auberge Carmel has created a fairy tale romance package for couples traveling to the popular Village-by-the-Sea. This package is also ideal for an intimate couples wedding event. Arrangements can be made for a wedding day ceremony to include your minister, license and champagne toast. This service is designed to be added to our existing Lover’s
The “LOVERS’ CARMEL ESCAPE” package includes:
- two night stay in thoughtfully appointed king guest room
- house-made, natural fresh fruit essence water at check-in
- in-room welcome amenity of chilled half-bottle of Champagne
- couple’s massage in the privacy of your guest room
- one night’s dinner with selected wine pairings for two at critically acclaimed Restaurant L’Auberge Carmel, recently named #20 best restaurant in the USA by Gourmet magazine
- one night’s steaming scented bath service
- a CD of romantic music (your choice of three select artists)
- nightly truffle turndown service
- daily European style breakfast for two
- Hotel Service Fee included. All Taxes and Gratuities not included
Rates for this special offer are $1559 for Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday arrivals, and $1699 for Friday and Saturday arrivals. The “Lovers’ Carmel Escape” is subject to availability. Valid through December 31, 2008 excluding holidays and special events.
Interested in booking the “Lovers’ Carmel Escape” package? Please telephone 831-624-8578.
Almost immediately upon opening the hotel and restaurant received critical acclaim from national magazines. The restaurant was featured in the January 2005 issue of Bon Appetit, as Best of the Year, Restaurant Hot Seat. Robb Report’s 17th annual “Best of the Best” June 2005 issue selected L’Auberge Carmel as one of the best new dining destinations in the United States. In January 2005, Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers Poll selected L’Auberge Carmel as the #42 best hotel in the United States, and the magazine’s January 2006 issue listed the hotel on its prestigious Gold List. In 2006 the hotel moved to #37 Hotel in the United States Readers’ Choice Awards in Conde Nast Traveler. Travel & Leisure named L’Auberge Carmel the #22 Hotel in the Top 100 in the Continental U.S. and Canada in 2006.
At the 12-table restaurant L’Auberge Carmel chef Tim Mosblech creates a dining experience designed to be a gastronomic journey. The multi-course meal begins with explosive bright and complex flavors, as the menu progresses the flavors become more pronounced with European influences and a respect for tradition. The menu has a simple focus; that each element be its very best. A diner’s only decision is to trust Tim and his kitchen team as they guide guests through a gastronomic journey with their nightly prix fixe menu.