Carmel Valley Ranch is a Hyatt Unbound Collection resort whose Vineyard Lawn, set in a four-acre Pinot Noir vineyard with oaks and lavender fields, hosts ceremonies for up to 300 guests, with indoor rooms for smaller receptions.
Carmel Valley sits inland from the Big Sur coast and is warmer and more sheltered than the shoreline, which suits outdoor weddings through much of the year. Carmel Valley Ranch is a resort in the Hyatt Unbound Collection, and its main wedding space is the Vineyard Lawn, a lawn set within a four-acre Pinot Noir vineyard and surrounded by old oaks and lavender fields. The vines, oaks and lavender give ceremonies a rural backdrop, while the three indoor rooms provide a fallback if the weather turns.
The Vineyard Lawn holds 300 guests. Indoors, the Redwood Room takes 250, the Clubhouse 200 and the Vintner Room 100, so a wedding can move inside if the weather or the guest list calls for it.
Enquire about Carmel Valley Ranch →The ranch is in Carmel Valley, California, inland from the Big Sur coastline in the Monterey Peninsula region — one of the most celebrated natural landscapes on the West Coast.
Oak-covered hillsides, open valley terrain, and the warm microclimate of the inland valley — notably more sheltered than the coast itself, which can make it attractive for outdoor celebrations.
The Big Sur and Carmel area is a natural destination for couples travelling from across the US and internationally. The ranch's accommodation and setting make it well suited to multi-day wedding celebrations.
We recommend reaching out directly through the weddings page at carmelvalleyranch.com for a tailored proposal from their private events team.
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