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Alila Ventana Big Sur

Big Sur, CA(831) 667-2331ventanabigsur.com
Alila Ventana Big Sur tented reception cost breakdown
Reports on file
2
All-in cost submissions
Typical submission guest count
70
Range: 70 to 70
Venue Capacity
70
70 seated · 200 cocktail
Average Cost Per Guest
$1,016
Across submissions
Seasonality Swing
Need more season variety
Cost Range
$58.5k
$58k–$84k
Up to $83.8k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts

What couples actually paid or were quoted.

2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Alila Ventana Big Sur: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.

Median All-In
$71,125
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
$83.8k
$58.5k
May '26
Jun '26
Jul '26
Aug '26
Sep '26
Oct '26
Nov '26
Dec '26
Jan '27
Feb '27
Mar '27
Apr '27
May '27
Jun '27
25th Pctl
$64,813
Median
$71,125
75th Pctl
$77,438
Mean
$71,125
Recent Submissions
MonthDayGuestsTotalTypeNotes
May 2027Sun70$58,500QuoteOff-peak Sunday · Venue + F&B min
Jun 2026Thu70$83,750QuoteOff-peak Thursday · All-inclusive
May 2027 · Sun$58,500
70 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · Venue + F&B min
Jun 2026 · Thu$83,750
70 guests · Quote
Off-peak Thursday · All-inclusive
Pricing Model Key
Venue + F&B minSite fee plus a required food and beverage minimum spend.
All-inclusiveSite fee, catering, bar, and standard services bundled.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print

Restrictions & Rules

House Rules
Outdoor amplified music ends at 9:00 PM
Big Sur noise ordinances apply. Outdoor amplified sound must conclude by 9:00 PM; indoor events may continue until midnight.
Food & beverage minimum applies
Wedding packages carry a food and beverage minimum (commonly cited at $300++ per person). Specific minimums vary by venue, guest count, and season.
Mandatory guest room block
Larger weddings require a contracted room block: 5 rooms (intimate, 25 guests), 10 rooms (50 guests), 35+ rooms (100 guests). Two-night minimums apply.
Weekday-only ceremony for the largest package
The 100-guest Big Sur Wedding Package is offered Monday through Thursday only.
Outside vendors permitted
Couples may select their own vendors or use the resort's preferred-partner list. A preferred list is offered but not required.
Two guests per room maximum
Guest rooms cap at two persons per room, including children and infants.
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