WEDDINGS
Elegant. Effortless. Extraordinary.
Congratulations!
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa combines coastal elegance with modern sophistication to form a stunning wedding venue. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand affair, the versatile spaces at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa can be tailored to meet your unique needs. Our beautifully appointed ballrooms and scenic outdoor areas provide the perfect canvas for your dream wedding.
From the moment you say "I do" to the last dance of the evening, every detail will be meticulously attended to, ensuring that your special day is filled with joy, love, and cherished memories. The Westin Carlsbad is not just a venue; it's the beginning of your unforgettable journey together.
Welcome to Your Wedding
Immerse yourself in a weekend of enjoyment at the breathtaking Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa Throw a celebration where your guests can easily locate the party - everything is right here! We're here every step of the way to help create unforgettable memories for you.
WEDDING WEEKEND ITINERARY
REHEARSAL
DINNER
Begin your weekend of creating memories by sharing a delightful meal with your nearest and dearest
WEDDING
CEREMONY
Say your vows in a breathtaking setting surrounded by all your loved ones
WEDDING RECEPTION
Let's keep the celebration going after saying "I Do" with some fantastic dance moves and delicious food.
LATE NIGHT BITES
Continue the celebratory spirit with our late-night bites, available to enjoy during the wedding or at 20|Twenty or Verise
MORNING AFTER BRUNCH
All good things must come to an end... but fear not, for brunch awaits!
ALLPACKAGESINCLUDE
ReservedOne(1)HourWeddingRehearsalTime
One(1)HourUseoftheCeremonySite
PrivateCeremonyLocationwithCoastalViews
GiftandGuestBookTable
FruitInfusedWaterStation
BridalDressingRoomDayofWedding
MicrophoneandSpeakerforOfficiant
ChairSetup
ComplimentaryParkingForGuestsonDayofWedding
CEREMONYPRICINGFORALLSPACES
December-February|$2,000
March-August,November|$2,500
September-October|$3,000
Three (3) Passed Hors dOeuvres
One (1) Hour Hosted Premium Well Bar
Two (2) Course Plated Dinner
Champagne Toast
THE RECEPTION
Coffee Station
Wedding Cake Cutting and Service
PALM PACKAGE
$145/PERSON
$132/PERSON
Three(3)PassedHorsd’Oeuvres
Three (3) Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Two(2)CoursePlatedDinner
One (1) Hour Hosted Super Premium Bar
CoffeeStation
Two (2) Course Premium Selection Plated Dinner
WeddingCakeCuttingandService
Champagne Toast
Wine Service with Dinner
Coffee Station
Wedding Cake Cutting and Service
PEARL PACKAGE
OCEAN BLUE PACKAGE
$175/PERSON
THE RECEPTION BUFFET
PACIFIC COAST BUFFET
$120/PERSON
Warm Rolls and Butter
Classic Caesar Salad
Grilled Croutons, Shaved Parmesan and Cardini Style Dressing GF/DF/VV
Local Heirloom Tomato Caprese
Burricotta, Arugula, Basil Oil and Balsamic Glaze GF/V
Chicken Cacciatore
San Marzanos, Peppers, Olives And Capers GF/DF
Local Fresh Catch
San Marzano Tomatoes and Calabrian Chiles GF/DF
Penne Pomodoro
Fresh Basil and Ricotta VV
Roasted Tuscan Squash GF/DF/VV
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
Fresh Herbs GF/DF/VV
Includes Coffee Station
BUFFET ADD-ONS
Tableside Wine Service - $10/person
Rosemary Garlic Flatiron Steak with Salsa Verde GF/DF - $10/person
Assorted Mini Desserts - $8/person
Tray Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
The buffet reception has a minimum requirement of 25 guests.
Taxable house and staff charge (143% staff charge + 117% house charge) for food and beverage functions. Menu prices are per person. All pricing is subject to change without notice.
TRAY PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Choice of three (3), included in plated reception packages
Additional options available at an extra cost. A minimum order of 25 pieces is required for each item.
HOT
Thai Chicken Satay with Coconut Curry Sauce - $12/piece DF
Teriyaki Beef Skewer with Scallion - $12/piece DF
Maryland Crab Cake with Remoulade - $12/piece DF
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Bleu Cheese - $12/piece GF/DF
Vegetable Curry Samosa with Cilantro Mint Chutney - $9/piece DF/VV
Coconut Shrimp with Horseradish Marmalade - $12/piece DF
COLD
Olive Tapenade and Ricotta Crostini - $9/piece V
Roasted Beet Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Rosemary - $9/piece V
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel on Cucumber - $12/piece GF
Shrimp Louie Cocktail in Phyllo Cup - $12/piece GF/DF
Bocconcini Skewer with Heirloom Tomato and Balsamic Pipette - $9/piece GF/V
Seared Togarashi Spiced Ahi with Wasabi & Tobiko on Wonton Crisp - $13/piece DF
PLATED FIRST COURSE
Choice of one (1) salad
CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD GF
Shaved Red Onion, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Bleu Cheese Crumble and House-Made
Herb Buttermilk Dressing
BABY GEM CAESAR SALAD
Grilled Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Baby Heirloom Tomato and House-Made Cardini Style Garlic Anchovy Dressing
HAND-PICKED BABY GREENS GF/DF/VV
Orange Segments, Avocado Creme, Shaved Fennel, Almonds and Citrus Vinaigrette
ARUGULA SALAD GF/DF/VV
Strawberries, Candied Walnuts, Mint, and Berry Balsamic Vinaigrette
BABY KALE SALAD
Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese Crisp, Spiced Garbanzos, Navel Oranges, and Honey Mustard Dressing
PLATED SECOND COURSE
Choice of two (2) entrées, along with one (1) vegetarian option
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST GF
Garlic Finger Potato, Haricots Verts, Pearl Onion, Rosemary Pan Jus, Herbed Butter
PROSCUITTO WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST GF
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Broccolini, Heirloom Tomato Beurre Rouge
PANSEAREDSUSTAINABLYSOURCEDSALMON
CreamyMisoRisotto,LongBeans,SoyGingerGlaze
SLOW BRAISED SHORT RIB
Heirloom Vegetables, Horseradish Whipped Potato, Truffled Jus
VEGAN BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI DF/VV
Cashew Cream, Sage, Spiced Chickpeas
ROASTED EGGPLANT CAPONATA GF/DF/VV
San Marzano Tomato, Peppers, Olives, Capers, Pine Nuts with Cannellini Beans
GRILLED FILET MIGNON (Premium Entrée | Included in Ocean Blue Package)
Creme Fraiche Potato Purée, Charred Lemon Asparagus, Port Wine Shallot Demi
ENTRÉE ADD ONS
Butter Poached Lobster Tail | $20.00/Person
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp | $10.00/Person
RECEPTION DISPLAYS
CHARCUTERIE DISPLAY | $40/PERSON
Grilled Mushrooms, Squash, Peppers, Asparagus
Marinated Olives, Cornichon, Pickled Vegetable
Sliced Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Cured Meats
Imported and Domestic Cheeses
Mustards, Jams, Dried Fruits, Nuts
Artisanal Breads and Crackers
MEZZE TABLE | $35/PERSON
Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Tabbouleh, Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Roasted Peppers, Olives, Pickles, Pita, Tzatziki, Falafel, Almonds, Dried Fruits, and Accompaniments
ARTISANAL CHEESE BOARD | $30/PERSON
Imported, Domestic and California Cheeses, Dried Fruits, Grapes, Roasted Nuts, Honey, Artisanal Breads and Crackers
POACHED JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL | $28/PERSON
Lemon Wedges, Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Louie Sauce GF
CHILLED VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ | $22/PERSON
Market Baby Vegetable Crudité
Olive Bar with Lemon Pesto, Red Pepper, and Roasted
Garlic Hummus
Taxable house and staff charge (143% staff charge + 117% house charge) for food and beverage functions. Menu prices are per person. All pricing is subject to change without notice.
THE BAR
PACKAGES
All host bar packages include House Wine, Domestic and Premium B Assorted Sodas and all appropriate mixers.
1 hour | $28/Person 2 hours | $38/Person 3 hours | $45/Person 4 hours | $55/Person
hours | $64 /Person House Wines, Domestic & Premium Beers, Assorted Sodas and Bottle
Smirnoff, Beefeater, Don Q Light, Sauza Silver, Johnnie Walker Red, Jim Beam White Label
Tito’s, Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi Light, Buffalo Trace, Jack Daniel's, Rittenhouse Rye, Jameson, Teremana Blanco, Johnnie Walker Black, Korbel
LATE NIGHT BITES
Choice of two (2) - $30/PERSON
Choice of three (3) - $38/PERSON
Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce and BBQ Dry Rub Crudités and Blue Cheese/Ranch Dressing
Cheeseburger Sliders
House Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Sweet Jalapeño Slaw, Pickled Onion
Fresh Baked Pretzel Bar
Mustard, Cheese Sauce, Beer Cheese Dip, Ranch Dip
Nacho Bar
Fresh Chips, Nacho Cheese, Jalapeños, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream
Add Carne Asada $3/Person or Chicken Tinga $2/Person
Loaded Tater Tot Bar
Sour Cream, Chives, Bacon
Add Nacho Cheese $2/Person or House-Made Chili $3/Person
ENHANCEMENTS
Freshly Baked Cookies | $68/DOZEN
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownies | $70/DOZEN
Assorted Mini Cupcakes | $36/DOZEN
Assorted Mini Desserts Station | $8/PERSON
French Fries | $10/PERSON
Taxable house and staff charge (143% staff charge + 117% house charge) for food and beverage functions. Menu prices are per person. All pricing is subject to change without notice.
THE MORNING AFTER
GRAND PACIFIC BUFFET
$52/PERSON
Seasonal Sliced Fruits GF/DF/VV
Yogurt Parfaits
Fresh Berries, Dried Fruits, Almonds, Chia Seeds, House-Made Granola GF/V
Bakery Fresh Breakfast Breads
Lemon Poppyseed, Banana Walnut, Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl with Whipped Honey Butter V
Cage Free Scrambled Eggs GF
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Country Style Breakfast Sausage, OR Chicken Apple Sausage GF/DF
Home-Style Breakfast Potatoes GF/DF/VV
Includes Coffee Station, a selection of Hot Teas, Fresh Orange Juice, and Cranberry Juice.
Taxable house and staff charge (143% staff charge + 117% house charge) for food and beverage functions. Menu prices are per person. All pricing is subject to change without notice. The buffet reception requires a minimum commitment of 25 guests.
OUTSIDE CATERING FOR MULTICULTURAL WEDDINGS
$100/person: includes Coffee Station
$130/person: includes Coffee Station, (1) Hour Full Bar, and Champagne Toast
MAKING MEMORIES
As you come together with family and friends to celebrate love, we warmly invite you to explore the wonderful amenities available at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
TRAVEL IN STYLE
Our guests are welcomed to utilize our shuttle service or our Ride the Tide Trolley. The Westin Shuttle can accommodate guest requests for transportation within a five (5) mile radius. The Ride the Tide Trolley runs on a seasonal, scheduled loop around Carlsbad. Weddings may also rent the trolley for group transportation.
REST WELL
Greet every wedding attendee with the enchanting ambiance of the California coastline. Relax in one of our cozy guest rooms, where after a day brimming with wedding celebrations, your loved ones can find comfort and serenity through the Westin Heavenly Bed experience.
THE CROSSINGS AT CARLSBAD GOLF COURSE
Treat your entire wedding party to an invigorating golf outing! The Crossings, one of Carlsbad's premier golfing destinations, offers challenges suitable for players of all skill levels. Nestled amidst stunning seaside scenery and featuring breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, this course is surrounded by native flora and fauna.
20|TWENTY
Enjoy exceptional dining at 20|TWENTY, where stunning views and fresh ingredients meet in a charming coastal setting. Perfect for any meal, this venue offers private dining and a heated terrace with panoramic vistas. Whether for a rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour or a wedding farewell brunch, 20|TWENTY will leave a lasting impression.
VERISE
Verise brings the charm of Central Italy to Carlsbad, offering handcrafted pastas, seasonal dishes, and a warm, elegant atmosphere. With its sunlit olive‐grove setting and refined hospitality, it’s an inviting backdrop for intimate wedding events and unforgettable celebrations.
OCEAN PEARL SPA
Ocean Pearl Spa offers organic skincare, massage therapy, unique body treatments, and nail services, all inspired by its Pacific Ocean locale.
Additionally, guests can take advantage of men’s and women’s relaxation lounges, aromatherapy shower heads, and a steam room. Refresh and rejuvenate before your special day by treating your wedding party to a soothing spa experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM
A food and beverage minimum will apply to the contracted space and date, and cannot be transferred to other areas.
BUFFET SERVICE
Maximum continuous service time is 90 minutes. The buffet reception necessitates a minimum of 25 guests. For groups with fewer than 25 guests, an additional fee per person will apply.
SERVICE CHARGE & TAX
Taxable house and staff charge (14.3% staff charge + 11.7% house charge) for food & beverage functions. Menu prices are per person. All pricing is subject to change without notice.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
A deposit of 25% of your food and beverage minimum will be required at the time your contract is signed. A second 25% deposit is due 6 months prior to the event. A third 25% deposit is due 90 days prior to the event, with the final payment due 30 days prior to the wedding date. We require a credit card authorization on file.
GUEST ROOM BLOCKS
Let us help enhance your guests experience with a specially negotiated rate with our Sales Team.
MEAL GUARANTEE
Your meal guarantee is due (5) business days prior to your wedding and is not subject to reduction.
LINENS
We will provide house linen complimentary. If you are providing specialty linen, please have your linen company drop off the rented linen the day before the event. Your wedding coordinator appointed person will be responsible for counting your rental linens at the end of the night and returning them to the rental company.
PROFESSIONAL WEDDING SERVICES
The Wedding Manager will be with you through the detailing process and be there on your special day! We require hiring a day of wedding coordinator to assist you at your rehearsal and throughout the day of your wedding.
HONEYMOON SUITE
The wedding couple will receive a complimentary suite on their wedding night for wedding receptions with a food and beverage minimum of $10,000.00. Check in time is 4:00pm. Early check in cannot be guaranteed. Check out time is 12:00pm.
NAME CARDS
For plated reception dinner, the hotel requires place cards indicating meal choice.
NOISE CURFEW
All outdoor events must cease music and excessive noise by 10pm.
MENU TASTING
After contracting, complimentary tasting up to 2 guests
