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Pricing information

Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$24 per person
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$24 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2018

The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa is an elegant wedding venue located in Carlsbad, California, that serves the San Diego, La Jolla and Coronado areas. The contemporary Mediterranean coastal oasis is surrounded by rolling coastal hills and soft ocean breezes, and is the ideal setting to host the wedding of your dreams in the heart of Southern California. The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa's skilled event team will go above and beyond to accommodate all of your unique needs and wants as they assist you in creating an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity
The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa, which brims with charm, warmth and elegance, can accommodate up to 450 wedding guests. The serene seaside resort features state-of-the-art facilities that will take your and your guests' breath away on the day of your wedding. There are several beautiful locations on the property where couples can host their wedding ceremony and reception. Offering a choice of two outside view coastal ceremony sites, The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa’s Ocean Blue Lawn is framed with white roses, beautiful tropical trees and tranquil ocean waves. Meanwhile, the Pacific Lawn is surrounded by towering palm trees and features contemporary Mediterranean architecture. Our NEW Grand View Atrium Ballroom and adjoining Terrace offer a unique event space with ocean views and spectacular sunsets! The Sunset Ballroom and Grand Pacific Ballroom are available for more formal receptions.


Services Offered
The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa is available for hosting a variety of wedding events, including engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions, as well as elopement ceremonies. The resort offers several wedding planning services to couples planning their nuptials, such as accommodations, all-inclusive packages, in-house catering and bartending, event planning, event rentals and WiFi. On the day of your wedding, The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa’s event team will help you with setup and cleanup. Couples may bring in their own wedding vendors to assist them on the day of their wedding.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

20

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Resort
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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4.9 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
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86% Recommended by couples
Rebecca
Rebecca C. Sent on 08/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue and Excellent Care!

It is a beautiful hotel with gorgeous options for a wedding. We chose the Grand View Water Tower as we had a small wedding with 30 guests. From the time we looked here until the last detail of planning and the day of our wedding Julia (the onsite Catering Sales Manager) made everything easy and fun. The food was absolutely amazing and our guests were very impressed! We had some issues with the hotel and rooms and even though it wasn't really up to her, Julia stepped in to sort it all out. I honestly cannot say enough about her!
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Katie Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

Don’t even know where to begin with my experience having my wedding at the Westin Carlsbad. Everything went so seamlessly from when we booked the venue, to the wedding day, to even just staying at the resort. Julia the coordinator is amazing at what she does. She helped me and my family make decisions and pick the right vendors and choices for our day and helped me more than even the wedding planner. She showed up on the wedding day checking in on me, my family and making sure everything was perfect. I had a vision and it came true because the Westin was flexible and happy to accommodate our wants. Not to mention, they let us stay in the wedding suite the entire stay there which was INCREDIBLY nice and helpful especially with having a baby and all of her things. Can’t say enough great things!
Taylor
Taylor C. Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue!

We had our wedding at the Westin Carlsbad on 10/2/22 and worked closely with Julia Arnone as our venue coordinator. She was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. I cannot emphasize enough how great it was to work with her - super responsive, thorough, detail oriented, and so very friendly (aka every bride's dream!). She really helped us execute our vision and was such a pleasure to work with. As for the actual venue itself, I could not be happier with how everything turned out. We had our ceremony and reception on the Grandview Terrace for just under 60 people and it was the PERFECT space for us. The ocean view in the distance was stunning and the terrace makes for such an intimate, beautiful spot. Our guests were raving about how beautiful it was all night! There are also a ton of gorgeous photo spots throughout the hotel which made for beautiful pictures (see attached photos by Khoa Truong of Khoa Photography). The wait staff was very attentive and kind to use and our guests! The food and drinks were great - I loved that we got to create our own signature drinks to serve at no extra cost. I also felt like the value of the wedding packages offered by the Westin far exceeded any other venues we looked at. You get a lot for your money which is very meaningful when planning a wedding! I loved that it was all inclusive and we didn't have to worry about outside catering, getting linens/silverware/etc brought in. They really took care of everything, which made for such a seamless day. I really can't sing the Westin's praises enough! We also had a lot of family and friends stay at the hotel the weekend of and the rooms were beautiful, clean, and modern. Overall, we are so happy with our experience at the Westin. I would absolutely recommend to other brides!!
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