When a resort is described as whimsical and summer camp-inspired, you know it’s going to be fun. But Carmel Valley Ranch—nestled on 500 acres in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains—is more than just a good time. The gorgeous all-suite resort boasts breathtaking views, a peaceful, away-from-it-all vibe and new wedding-related offerings. The Engagement Escape Package includes an engagement photo shoot, two-night stay and a romance concierge to tend to your every wish, and the Pamper Me Bridal Party package treats the bride and her girls to a facial, massage and mani-pedi at the resort’s treetop Spa Aiyana. They don’t forget the guys either; the Hot Husband package gives the groom and his boys an afternoon of relaxation, hot shaves and Bloody Mary bar. For the big day, the vineyard lawn is the ideal setting for a scenic, serene ceremony, while the newly-renovated clubhouse is the place to dance the night away.
