As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, I have been able to document so many stunning weddings. One California wedding venue that really stands out to me is Cal a Vie Health Spa. So if you're a newly engaged couple and are dying to have an epic Cal a Vie Health Spa wedding, here is your wedding guide!

Who Is A Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding Perfect For?

Cal a Vie Health Spa is a beautiful California wedding venue in Vista, California. Here at the Cal a Vie Health Spa you will find a European-style Spa & Wellness retreat. This is basically your dream oasis to get away from all the hustle & bustle of city life. Cal a Vie is nestled between fields of grapevines and lavender and they create a customize dream experience for anyone who visits. This California wedding venue offers so much history all plopped on a stunning 450-acres of land.

Cal a Vie Health Spa is the perfect California wedding venue for couples looking for an earthy, organic, and luxurious wedding experience. Cal a Vie Health Spa is also perfect if you love the historic and French architecture of this stunning California wedding venue.

Amenities For Your Cal a Vie Wedding

What type of amenities that your California wedding venue offers, plays a major role in whether or not you have a Cal a Vie wedding. Luckily, however, there are plenty of amenities that come along with booking your Cal a Vie wedding. Some of those amenities include:

• Indoor & Outdoor Event Sites
• All-Inclusive Three-Day Buyout Of The Property Thursday - Sunday
• Private Access and Use Of Resort Facilities
• Luxurious Guest Accommodations
• Professional Event Staff
• ADA Accessibility
• Full Kitchen Facilities
• On-Site Bridal Suite
• Table, Linen, Chairs, Glassware, and Flatware Included
• Setup & Cleanup Services
• On-Site Parking Available & Valet Parking Available

You can read more about Cal-a-Vie Health Spa wedding amenities here!

Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding Event Sites

One of the best things about this California wedding venue is the fact that they have a wide variety of different event sites. This gives couples all the options for their wedding day and makes sure that there are options for any couple looking for a luxury wedding experience.

The Chapel

The Chapel is a stunning 400-year-old French chapel that has been imported all the way from Dijon, France. Inside this chapel, you will find stained glass windows and beautiful interior lighting all by candlelight. You will see the high wood beam ceiling that creates a sanctuary for guests. It also gives off a beautiful intimate ambiance for any wedding ceremony. The Chapel is situated on a hilltop which gives you stunning views of Cal a Vie Health Spa and the property that will take your breath away.

Parish House

The Parish House is a 300-year-old home that has also been transported from Dijon, France. Here you will find an outdoor fireplace and patio as well as their signature wine tastings. This stunning event site offers panoramic views of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa and gives you both indoor and outdoor event areas.

L'Orangerie & Lawn

The L'Orangerie & Lawn is a 300-year-old reception hall that emulates beauty, elegance, and class. It sits on 5,000 square feet on a manicured lawn space that will have you picking your jaw off the floor. You will find old-world chandeliers, a 16th-century rustic stone fireplace, and lofty ceilings. You also have an 8,000-square-foot terrace that overlooks the grounds of the Cal a Vie Health Spa.

Windmill

The Windmill was built back in 2009 and set to replicate a historic windmill found in beautiful France. It's at the windmill that you will find quaint details like the 400-year old roof tiles along with a beautiful balcony overlooking the property. This space is suitable for any couple looking for an intimate dining experience.

Wedding Guest Capacity For Your Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding

Depending on where you choose to host your wedding, will determine how many guests are able to attend! The good thing about a wedding at this California wedding venue is that there are many different event sites to choose from.

The Chapel - The Chapel can accommodate up to 80-100 guests for a wedding ceremony.

Parish House - The Parish House can accommodate up to 40 guests using both indoor and outdoor areas.

L'Orangerie & Lawn - The L'Orangerie & Lawn can accommodate up to 120 guests banquet-style and 150 cocktail-style.

Windmill - The Windmill can accommodate up to six (6) guests for an intimate dining experience.

Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding Cost

Your wedding budget will play a role in how much you are willing to spend at this California wedding venue. A lot of wedding venues will factor in what day of the week you book your wedding along with if it's during peak or off-peak season. Keep in mind that since weekend dates are the most popular and sought-after wedding dates, these tend to be more expensive.

For a Cal a Vie Health Spa wedding, you're looking at a starting cost of $15,000 + tax. However, like most California wedding venues, I would always recommend contacting Cal a Vie Health Spa directly for a customized quote. You can do so here.

You can view more info on the Cal a Vie Health Spa wedding cost here.

Benefits Of Having A Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding

There are many benefits when it comes to have a Cal a Vie Health Spa wedding.

Indoor & Outdoor Event Site Options

One of the many reasons why couples love this California wedding venue is the fact that they offer both indoor and outdoor event sites. This puts many couples' minds at ease knowing that no matter what the weather is like, that their wedding day is covered. Having the option to have an indoor or outdoor wedding not only gives couples the chance of a choice, but allows them to have a plan B.

Wedding Oasis

This California wedding venue ensures that all of their guests receive a quality, luxurious and essentially life-changing experience. The attention to detail and quality of their accommodations and amenities, make this a standout California wedding venue. They give their couples all of the attention that they deserve and allow you to be in paradise as you relish in the fact that you're tying the knot!

Stunning Backdrop Location

Not only does this California wedding venue offer a luxurious experience for their couples, but they also provide you with a stunning backdrop location. There is no doubt that this California wedding venue is absolutely breathtaking. It's because of the stunning landscaping and gorgeous fields of lavender and rolling hills views that make it a perfect backdrop for your wedding portraits.

Important Information For Your Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding

Before booking your wedding at this California wedding venue, here is some important information that you're going to need to know.

• All food and beverage must be handled by the venue
• No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.
• Catering is provided by the venue
• Amplified music is allowed both indoors & outdoors
• Alcohol must be provided by the venue
• Music must end by 12am

Tips For The Best Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding

Below are just a few tips for having an epic wedding day at this California wedding venue.

End With A Bang, Incorporate A Grand Wedding Exit

One of the best tips for having an epic wedding is to end the wedding night with a *bang*. This can include sending off the night with a grand wedding exit. A grand exit is when all of the guests gather to send off the newlyweds. An example of a grand exit is going through a tunnel of sparklers, flower petals, and/or confetti. Just keep in mind that for your Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding, there may be restrictions on what props you can use for your grand exit. I recommend contacting the California wedding venue to determine what you can use for your grand wedding exit.

Focus on Your Wedding Guest Experience

While of course, it is your day, after all, you also want to make sure that you focus on your wedding guest experience as well. Make sure that throughout the wedding planning process as well as the day of your wedding, you are focusing on the best ways to make your wedding day an enjoyable experience for your guests. This will not only *wow* them, but will have everyone talking about it for years to come.

Give Practical Wedding Favors

How many times have you gotten a wedding favor and have either A.) lost it immediately, B.) tossed it as soon as you got home, or C.) have it sitting in a random drawer in your house. You don't want to spend all this money on wedding favors just to have the majority of your wedding guests not use them. Instead of thinking of "what will look cute", focus on what is the most practical and reasonable option. Things that your wedding guests would love AND use are the key to nailing this and your wedding guest experience!

Cal a Vie Health Spa Wedding Photo Locations

This may make me biased but I think knowing some top wedding photo locations at the Cal a Vie Health Spa is an absolute must. So below is a few of the best photo locations at this California wedding venue.

• Wooden entrance doors of the Chapel
• The balcony overlook at The Windmill
• In the Chapel gardens/the pathways through the gardens
• In the vineyard
• In the lavender fields

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