Bernardus Lodge & Spa is a luxury resort nestled in the heart of Carmel Valley, offering breathtaking wedding celebrations with a backdrop of the majestic Santa Lucia Mountains. The property features an estate vineyard, over 40 varieties of roses in its celebrated Rose Garden, organic chef's gardens, and an array of elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces. With Frette linens, Riedel crystal stemware, Bernardaud china, and Christofle flatware standard at every event, the resort delivers a refined, presidential style of service.
Pricing
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Space
Include ceremony
Your estimate · Venue + F&B Min.
$38,500
Rose Garden
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$25,000 food & beverage minimum
The venue quotes food & beverage directly but requires at least $25,000. That minimum is in the total above; anything beyond it needs a quote.
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The property
A full-service luxury resort and spa in Carmel Valley featuring multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a grand Rose Garden, ballroom, patios, and private dining rooms, all set on a vineyard estate property.
The setting
The venue is set against the majestic Santa Lucia Mountain range with spectacular views of Carmel Valley.
The property features an estate vineyard, expansive rose gardens, organic chef's gardens, and beautifully manicured lawns.
Numbers are the capacity the venue states for that part of the day. Tap a space to read about it.
Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
The Meritage Ballroom and Harvest Room provide indoor alternatives for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in case of inclement weather.
Drinks served
Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
On the property
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