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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Destination Wedding Experience at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa

Discover luxury destination weddings at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa with exclusive property buyouts, wellness experiences, customizable celebrations, and French-inspired elegance.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Destination Wedding Experience at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa

Celebrate your wedding with an exclusive multi-day destination experience at Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa, where wellness, luxury, and meaningful connection come together in a timeless French-inspired setting.

Photo: Jose Villa

Your wedding should feel deeply personal, unforgettable, and fully immersive. At Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa, couples are invited to celebrate in an exclusive French-inspired setting where wellness, connection, and luxury come together to create a truly one-of-a-kind destination wedding experience.

A Fully Customizable Wedding Weekend

Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa offers couples the opportunity to transform their wedding into an intimate multi-day celebration surrounded by the people they love most. Through a full property buyout, the entire resort becomes exclusively yours, creating a private and personalized experience unlike a traditional wedding venue.

From welcome dinners and spa experiences to farewell brunches and wellness programming, every detail of the weekend can be fully customized. Couples can curate an itinerary that reflects their relationship and creates meaningful moments for guests throughout the stay.

The result becomes a shared experience centered around celebration and connection.

Exclusive Property Buyout Experience

All weddings at Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa require a three-day full property buyout, allowing guests exclusive access to the entire resort.

Buyout Requirements & Capacity

  • Three-day full property buyout required

  • $20,000 venue fee

  • Minimum purchase of 30 spa packages

  • Spa packages start at $5,565 plus tax per guest

  • Estimated minimum investment: $185,000++

  • Maximum of 150 wedding guests

This private buyout allows couples to fully personalize the flow of their wedding weekend while ensuring an elevated and immersive guest experience.

What Is Included

The Cal‑a‑Vie wedding experience extends beyond traditional accommodations and event spaces. Overnight guests enjoy access to the resort’s all-inclusive wellness offerings throughout the duration of the stay.

Included Experiences

  • Luxury accommodations

  • Daily fitness classes and access to wellness facilities

  • Nutrition lectures and lab testing available

  • Spa services based on selected spa packages

  • Fully customizable meals and dining experiences

  • Multiple ceremony and reception venues throughout the property

*Wedding dinners are priced separately at $295++ per person.

Round trip transportation from San Diego International Airport is available for your guests.

Guests are invited to move seamlessly between celebration and relaxation, enjoying the unique balance of wellness and luxury that defines the Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa experience.

You can explore more about the resort through our Accommodations Page, Packages Page, and Experience Page, learn more about our weddings and inquire about your event through our Weddings Page.

Luxury Accommodations for Your Guests

Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa offers an intimate and private setting designed to create meaningful connection between guests throughout the wedding weekend.

Overnight Accommodation Details

  • Minimum of 30 overnight guests required

  • 48 accommodations available on property

  • Up to 96 overnight guests with double occupancy

This intimate atmosphere allows your closest family and friends to experience the celebration together in a more personal and immersive way.

Planning Your Wedding at Cal‑a‑Vie

To ensure each event is executed seamlessly, couples are required to work with a professional wedding planner.

Planning & Vendor Information

  • Professional wedding planner required

  • Curated list of preferred vendors available

  • Outside vendors welcome upon approval

From florals and photography to entertainment and event design, couples have the flexibility to personalize every aspect of the celebration while receiving guidance from experienced professionals familiar with our property.

A Wedding Experience Rooted in Wellness

What makes a Cal‑a‑Vie wedding truly unique is the integration of wellness throughout the celebration. Guests are encouraged to slow down, reconnect, and fully enjoy the experience together.

Morning fitness classes, spa treatments, meditation sessions in the Chapel, and nourishing meals create an atmosphere that feels intentional and restorative. Rather than a rushed schedule, couples and guests are able to settle into the experience and savor each moment.

This combination of celebration and wellbeing creates memories that extend far beyond the wedding day itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can stay overnight?

A minimum of 30 overnight guests is required. With double occupancy, Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa can accommodate up to 96 overnight guests on property.

What is included with the buyout?

Accommodations, meals, fitness classes, wellness programming, spa services based on selected packages, and access to event spaces throughout the property.

Are there food and beverage minimums?

No. Meals are included as part of the resort experience. Wedding dinners are priced separately at $250++ per person.

Can we customize our wedding weekend?

Yes. Couples are able to fully customize their itinerary with wellness activities, spa experiences, welcome events, luncheons, and celebratory gatherings.

Begin Planning Your Wedding Weekend

At Cal‑a‑Vie Health Spa, weddings are designed to feel intentional, intimate, and unforgettable. Every detail is carefully considered to create a celebration that reflects your story while giving guests an experience they will remember for years to come.

To explore additional details, view our Wedding Brochure or visit our Wedding Website and fill out our Wedding RFP to inquire and begin planning your celebration.