Bernardus Lodge & Spa

ully. We were able to use the Rose Garden and outdoor pergola for a morning + lunch ceremony and the Rose Garden and ballroom for the afternoon + dinner reception (we swapped the orientation of chairs between ceremonies in the Rose Garden). To be honest, we were fairly nervous with the all of the complexity of the day, but Megan and the team were extremely meticulous about getting the details right with our wedding planner. Moreover, the service through the whole event was fantastic - the service was nice, kind, and extremely prompt. For example, during the lunch service we ended up needing an extra umbrella - it must have arrived under 5 minutes since asking for one. We even were able to incorporate fun little elements through Megan's help, such as offering Bernardus ice cream during the ceremony to our guests to keep cool as well as having a tea service after dinner. The highlight of it all is of course the beauty of the venue - the rose gardens are stunning, the mountains really make for a dramatic backdrop, and even the available in-house silverware + chairs were great to use for a lot of the event. Bernardus really did an extraordinary job with our wedding, and we are so happy to have had an event there that we could cherish for the rest of our lives.

e at Bernardus. The food and the service team were absolutely outstanding. We went with the short rib, and it was served to perfection. Our guests raved about the excellent service all weekend! It truly went by too fast. We have a special place in our hearts for forever more. A huge thanks to Nicole and the whole team at Bernardus for making our Wedding weekend so absolutely perfect. If you want your guests to have an unforgettable experience at your Wedding, look no further!

at least 4 other potential venues, we were completely taken by Bernardus’s gardens, simple elegance, and wonderful team. The ceremony space was exactly the size and feel we sought, including the winding path through lavender and beehives, through the geometric rose beds and bubbling fountains. The food and wine were also incredible. We opted for an all-vegetarian menu and even our meat-eating guests were effusive about the quality and flavors. The hall for dinner and dancing were well-suited to our needs as well and the staff were amazingly kind and professional. In particular, Nicole Cabantac, our main point of contact and coordinator the day of our wedding was an endlessly warm, responsive, and thoughtful guide through a complex and at times overwhelming process. She laid out all the options for us in our first meeting, kindly walked us through a number of questions around details and specific requests and organized everything with patience and finesse. The day of she was calming and engaged. She helped to coordinate all the various vendors to ensure we could focus on our guests and enjoying the experience fully. We also enjoyed the discounted night stays before and after the ceremony to give the bride and party a space to get ready in a relaxed way, and for us to enjoy a relaxing couple of days following the wedding to bask in the glow of the warm Carmel Valley sun and Bernardus’ beautiful surroundings. We can’t recommend Nicole and Bernardus highly enough!

hitting our goal exactly. The place itself is absolutely beautiful. We got married during the fall (November off season pricing!), and the vineyards were gorgeous. The lawn is so fun for cocktail hour- great for corn hole and whatever else you want to set up. The absolute best part was the service. We worked with Stacey Clapp for planning, and she was so on top of everything. Day of, I worried about absolutely nothing. She coordinated last minute guest changes, checking into our room, getting our luggage there, sending all gifts to my mom's room, making sure food was sent to our room since we did eat much. And our waiter Colin had drinks ready for us from the second our ceremony ended until the moment we left. We couldn't have lifted a finger if we tried- we simply got to enjoy our day. We stayed here for a few days after the wedding and continued to experience the same amazing service. Not to mention Carmel Valley is beautiful and was the perfect place for a minimoon. We are so grateful to Bernardus for giving us the perfect day and love having an excuse to come back there to celebrate anniversaries.

e has a very calming presence and sweet nature. Always handled everything with pure class and helpful advice. On the actual day of my wedding, she had the professionalism of a symphony conductor.

the wedding my own. They also were extremely accomodating to my guests needs during our entire wedding week.

class and the food was superb and deservedly 5-star! The setting is breathtaking and the grounds are so classy.