If you have been dreaming of perfect, romantic Big Sur wedding locations, the Big Sur Ventana Inn is your perfect choice. The Big Sur Ventana Inn is situated on 243 acres of green meadows and forested hillsides. Its location at 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur makes it ideal for those who have been searching for peaceful, secluded and bucolic Big Sur wedding locations. The area around the Big Sur Ventana Inn experiences approximately 300 days of sunshine annually, making it one of the best Big Sur wedding locations for any time of the year.
The wedding site for the Ventana Inn, Big Sur is a private area that offers a 50-mile view of the fantastic Big Sur coast line. Eighty guests can be seated comfortably. If you wish to have a much smaller ceremony, the Vista Del Mar is a much smaller, secluded area that is hidden within Cielo’s Herb Garden. A romantic fountain adds to the charm of the Big Sur Ventana inn as a wedding locale. The Vista Del Mar can accommodate six to eight guests for the ceremony. For the wedding reception, small groups will enjoy the Upper Cielo Terrace, whereas larger groups will love the Lower Cielo Terrace.
For couples who are looking to either simplify their wedding experience or renew their vows, the Ventana Inn Big Sur offers the “Unforgettable Ceremony.” The ceremony takes place on the terrace of your private room at the Big Sur Ventana Inn. It includes:
A non-denominational wedding officiate who will help you personalize your ceremony.
A beautiful, made-to-order bridal bouquet along with a groom’s boutonniere will be delivered to your guest room prior to the ceremony.
A professional photographer will either capture the ceremony or, if you would prefer, a one-hour photographic session may be arranged before or after the ceremony. The package includes 50 images, as well as proofs and negatives.
A bottle of Champagne, and a made to order 6" wedding cake for two with your choice of cake, filling and frosting, as well as two keepsake engraved flutes are included.
After the ceremony, enjoy preferred seating in Cielo restaurant for a chef’s four course tasting menu.
After your wedding, you will want to stay for a few days at the Ventana Inn Big Sur. The spa has a number of fantastic treatments, as well as an awesome fitness center. The hotel also offers a number of interesting packages, such as pleine aire painting, mushroom hunting, photo safaris and seasonal cooking. Not only is the Ventana Inn a great place for a destination wedding, it is also one of the most elegant hotels in Big Sur. However, if you are searching for Big Sur Resorts of a more spiritual nature, look into the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. The Tassajara is one of the hot-springs Big Sur resorts that feature meditation and rejuvenation.
