L’Auberge Carmel

Monterey and Carmel
View Map
Tell a Friend

Clicking this link will take you to a form that allows you to tell friends and family about L’Auberge Carmel.

Carmel Wedding Location
Monte Verde at Seventh
Carmel, CA 93921
Contact: Catering Department
Phone: 831/624-8578
www.laubergecarmel.com
Request more information from L’Auberge Carmel

if you would mention that you found L’Auberge Carmel on the Here Comes The Guide website.

Click thumbnails to enlarge image

Watch a video of L'Auberge Carmel here.

Why We Like This Place

It's no secret that Carmel is a fabulously romantic wedding location; and within its favored environs is an ultra-special enclave where you can get the VIP treatment you deserve and indulge in the finer things in life. That place is L'Auberge Carmel, a delightful boutique hotel pocketed in the center of town. Wooden shutters and the iron weathervane atop its steeply pitched roof may remind you of a Provençal farmhouse, but there's nothing rustic about L'Auberge: From the minute your valet greets you at the curb, you'll receive oodles of personalized hospitality, as if you were spending a weekend at a wealthy friend's country villa.

A tranquil world unto itself, L'Auberge accommodates spontaneous elopements or more elaborate receptions with equal aplomb. The "Dream Wedding Package" encourages you to take over the entire inn for a private destination weekend. We love L'Auberge's elegant simplicity, brilliantly realized in its central courtyard. Modeled after an Old World village square, the weathered brick plaza is embraced by the inn's 20 guestrooms. Originally built in 1929, L'Auberge has the quaint timelessness of the best historic properties, while recent renovations keep things as fresh and alluring as a springtime shower. Terracotta pots and artichoke-green window boxes brimming with blooms are a sweet counterpoint to sturdy wrought-iron porch railings and vintage-style light fixtures. Plantation ferns, lavender and ornamental grasses soften the landscape, and a splashing fountain provides a soothing welcome.

It's just how you picture an old-fashioned village wedding, where all the neighbors turn out to bless the happy couple, whose love stirs wistful remembrances in the elderly and sentimental dreams in the young. Your own epic romance takes center stage, with a ceremony beneath a wrought-iron archway at the courtyard's entrance. Guests look on from chairs arranged around the fountain, while wall plaques of the sun and moon, traditional symbols of male and female power, observe your union from on high. Alternatively, have your ceremony on the beach just a few blocks away and return to L'Auberge to celebrate.

As twilight fades to evening, host an open-air reception right in the courtyard; or adjourn to Aubergine, the inn's jewel box of a restaurant, for the meal of a lifetime. Whether you're a genuine gourmand or just want the best for your special day, you can entrust your cuisine to Aubergine's superb culinary team. Their executive chef will personally customize your menu, and the sommelier will assist in pairing it with vintages from the inn's outstanding 4,500-bottle wine cellar. (And don't forget to check out Aubergine's neighborhood sister restaurants, Cantinetta Luca and Bouchée Bistro for your rehearsal dinner or casual get-togethers.)

Beautifully designed guestrooms beckon at evening's end. The Bridal Suite on the top floor looks out to treetops and a ribbon of ocean on the horizon. Temptations for two include an oversized claw-foot tub for long lazy soaks, a super-plush bed and complimentary breakfast (brought to your room if you so desire). Before you depart, you'll receive two unique gifts inspired by French tradition: a coupe de marriage, a two-handled toasting cup; and a handmade wedding quilt stitched with symbols of love and fidelity—both sentimental keepsakes of your L'Auberge wedding.

Intimate yet accommodating, sophisticated yet relaxed, L'Auberge Carmel has been honored with many prestigious accolades. We're confident you'll add your own glowing reviews once you've experienced the warmth and charm of this exceptional venue.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 40
Max. Seated Outdoors: 50

Max. Seated Indoors: 40
Max. Seated Outdoors: 50
Max. Standing Indoors: 50
Max. Standing Outdoors: 100

Max. Seated: 20

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The hotel holds 40 seated guests indoors and 50 seated outdoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The hotel accommodates 40 seated or 50 standing indoors and 50 seated or 100 standing outdoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Smaller rooms hold 20 seated guests.

Fees & Deposits

50% of the total event cost is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 14 days prior to the event. Rental fees start at $1,000 and vary depending on the day and time of the event and the guest count. Meals range $15–175/person. Tax, alcohol and a 20% service charge are additional.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 9am–11pm. Music must be turned off by 10pm.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Site Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners
On-Site Accommodations

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: some provided, CBA
Linens, Silver, etc.: some provided, CBA
Restrooms: not wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: dancing allowed with buyout
Bride’s Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: some provided
Parking: valet required
Accommodations: 20 guestrooms
Telephone: guest phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA
Cleanup: provided
View: garden patio, fountain
Other: event coordinator CBA

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Access Limited

Site Views

Fountain/Water Feature
Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard

Site Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Hotel
Resort/Spa
Historic/Landmark Building

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK with restrictions
Wheelchair Access: limited
Insurance: liability required

Contact: Catering Department
831/624-8578
www.laubergecarmel.com
Email or request more information for your event from L’Auberge Carmel

View Map
Tell a Friend

Want to search again?

Visit Cantinetta Luca, L’Auberge Carmel’s sister restaurant. With simple, rustic Italian fare and a cozy ambiance, it’s a Carmel favorite.

Don’t take chances on your wedding!

Certified By The Guide Northern and Southern California wedding vendors have all been highly recommended by tons of brides and fellow wedding professionals. If we don’t consistently hear raves, we don’t put them on our website.

Register for your MyGuide account

Wishing you could save a list of the places and services that interest you? You can. Register for MyGuide and:
• save your favorite locations and services
• email several of your favorites at the same time
• share your selections with your family and friends
• make notes to yourself about each location or service

Rehearsal Dinner?

Here Comes The Guide is a great tool to use to find your rehearsal dinner location! And, read more about how to personalize your rehearsal dinner.

Wedding Dresses

We’ve selected the best California bridal salons to help you find your wedding dress. And, get great deals on your wedding dress and see entire wedding dress designer collections at California Trunk Shows.

Central Coast Weddings

We have just opened up a whole new section for Central Coast wedding locations and Central Valley ceremony sites. We think this gorgeous region, full of beach wedding locations and winery reception venues is the “next big thing” in destination weddings.

Santa Barbara Weddings

Santa Barbara is a stunning region for destination weddings. Its sublime weather is perfect for garden or beach wedding ceremonies, and its chic hotels and restaurants will rock your wedding reception. Most of our beautiful Santa Barbara wedding locations have Virtual Tours, so take a sneak peek right now!