Weddings & Celebrations
Big Sur provides an awe-inspiring backdrop for your one-of-a-kind wedding. We offer a variety of exquisite venues, indoors and outdoors, all rustic yet romantic. Exchange vows with a backdrop of ocean, mountain and redwood forests. Our experienced hospitality and culinary teams will work with you to create the Big Sur wedding you envision and memories to last a lifetime. We offer wedding packages with room blocks and standalone wedding packages for local guests, as well as ceremony/reception-only options. Note: All catering is furnished by the resort. For weddings of more than 40 attendees, a property buyout is required, and all guests must stay at Alila Ventana Big Sur.
Total Spaces
Largest Space650 sq m
Total Rooms
Event Spaces
6 Results
Meadow Lawn & Pool
650 sq m
Capacity
300 Guests
Dazzle your wedding guests with spectacular views of both the Pacific Ocean and Big Sur’s redwood forests. Situated in the middle of our property, the 7,000-square-foot lawn can accommodate up to 300 for a cocktail reception or 250 for seated dinner. Celebrate in the open air or opt for sheltered designer canopies.
Sur House
Capacity
250 Guests
Our celebrated restaurant venue combines sophisticated indoor and outdoor dining space with terraces that sit above the clouds to offer magnificent views of the Big Sur coastline. Invite up to 150 wedding guests for a seated dinner or 250 for cocktail reception.
The Loft
Capacity
80 Guests
Vaulted ceilings, views of towering redwoods, a private fireplace and cabinlike feel make this spacious venue perfect for your wedding day in Big Sur. Balancing rusticity with elegance, this indoor venue can accommodate 40 to 60 seated guests or up to 80 for a cocktail reception.
The Library
Capacity
40 Guests
Vaulted ceilings, windows that offer exhilarating views of redwood trees, a private fireplace and cabinlike feel distinguish our Library as the ideal intimate wedding venue. A private restroom and prep kitchen are also available. Host 25 to 40 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 40 for a cocktail reception.
Sur Vista
Capacity
40 Guests
This beautiful outdoor terrace overlooks the Big Sur coastline, providing a natural setting that’s ideal for up to 40 attendees. A gravel pathway with greenery and arches leads to this secluded spot that’s perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime wedding.
Sky Terrace
Capacity
30 Guests
Elevate your Big Sur pre-wedding gathering or exclusive reception in our Sky Terrace. Accommodating 24 to 30 guests, this private terrace venue delivers exceptional ocean, mountain and meadow views. It is adjacent to The Sur House restaurant.
