Weddings at L'Auberge Carmel
Coupe de Marriage
There is only one happiness in life,
to love and be loved.
- George Sand
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 Coupede 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 for the Bride & Groom
- 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 wedding ceremony
- one night’s five-course dinner for two 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
- daily European style breakfast for two
- hotel service fees included
Rates for L’Auberge Carmel’s couples basic wedding package are based on accommodations for two people and start at $4395. Restaurant gratuities and all taxes are not included.
You can expand on the Coupe de Marriage couples package for additional guest if desired. Prices for additional guests rooms and/or dinner are available on request. Arrangements for a custom, exclusive Dream Villa Wedding, to include all 20 rooms/40 people can be arranged.
Referrals for experienced local Wedding Coordinators are available upon request.
The Coupe de Marriage package is subject to availability, excluding holidays and special events. Package price subject to change.
Please call our Group Events Coordinator at 831-624-8578 for more information.
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 new best dining destinations in the United States. Gourmet magazine named the restaurant #20 "America's Top 50 Restaurants" in 2006. 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, 2007 and 2008 issue listed the hotel on its prestigious Gold List. Travel & Leisure magazine added the hotel to its "World's Best List" in 2007 & 2008.
Executive Chef Christophe Grosjean's cooking philosophy is built on spontaneity. With farmers delivering products daily to the Aubergine kitchen, Christophe and his team focus on making the most of these natural, fresh products. The ingredients are the stars of his menu.