Carmel Valley Lodge is a hotel destination wedding venue in Carmel Valley, United States, hosting 120 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$26,000 (our estimate).

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Carmel Valley Lodge

Carmel Valley Lodge is a restored lodge set in what we estimate to be countryside surroundings, roughly 30 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Guests
120 standing
Venue website
Cost
About US$26,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Venue website
Getting there
MRY · about 30 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Carmel Valley Lodge

Carmel Valley Lodge is a restored lodge set in what we estimate to be countryside surroundings, roughly 30 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

The property declares wedding services and hosts outdoor ceremonies, with a meeting and banquet space that holds up to 120 standing guests.

Accommodation runs from King Rooms and Deluxe Suites for two through to Family Cottages and Cottages sleeping up to six, so a full wedding party can stay on site.

External caterers are permitted, giving couples freedom over the menu, and there is a pool on the grounds for a relaxed weekend pace.

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Absolutely beautiful location - walking distance to the valley and short driving distance to Carmel by the Sea. Great front office service, amazing home made breakfast (above and beyond typical continental breakfast), and spacious rooms.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Standing reception
120 guests

Staying over

Room types
10 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$26,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$3,000 to US$8,000 venue feeAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
MRY, 30 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Setting
Countryside, restored, relaxedAisle estimate

Food and drink

Outside caterers allowed
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Meeting and banquet space with capacity for 120 standing guests
  • Outdoor ceremonies available on site
  • External caterers allowed
  • Ten room types, including Cottages and Family Cottages sleeping up to 6

Costs and booking details

Getting there
MRY · about 30 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into MRY.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can the event space hold?+

The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 120 standing guests.

Can we bring in our own caterer?+

Yes, external catering is allowed at Carmel Valley Lodge.

Can we marry outdoors?+

Yes, outdoor ceremonies are possible at the venue, which declares wedding services (see valleylodge.com/events).

What accommodation is available for our guests?+

Room types include King Rooms, Queen Rooms with two queen beds, Deluxe King Suites, Traditional Rooms, Deluxe Suites, Traditional Double or Twin Rooms, Standard Rooms with a mountain view, a Standard Double Room with shared bathroom, plus Cottages and Family Cottages for up to 6 guests.

Which airport should guests fly into?+

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the nearest airport, an estimated 30 minutes away.

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Sources and booking notes

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