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“Auberge du Soleil is the ideal romantic getaway for your wedding day. With one of the few Chefs in California to boast the highly-coveted Michelin star, the Auberge provides unparalled cuisine and service with panoramic Napa Valley and vineyard views, as well as a unique, intimate ambiance, setting the Auberge apart as a breathtaking location for your special event.

A perfect Photo opportunity awaits every corner of this breathtaking Napa Valley property. Couples can stroll our vineyards, sculpture garden and perfectly appointed grounds during their stay. The most romantic location in Napa Valley, Auberge offers a unique elegance and French Mediterranean inspired location, hidden away in the hills in the heart of the Wine Country.

Find yourself lost in the romance of the Auberge du Soleil - Inn of the Sun. Each of our couples has full service attention from the beginning planning stages to the very last toast. Auberge offers the most romantic location in all of the Valley.

Let the Auberge take you to a new level in your lives. Begin your new future together, by celebrating your love at the Auberge. One of the most popular Ceremony locations at the Auberge is on the Terrace and Ceremony Deck, which have unparalleled vistas of the Napa Valley. A stone- sculpted fountain is set off to one side of the Terrace, and terra cotta pots filled with brilliantly colored annuals are placed around its periphery .The Ceremony Deck, an intimate circular area extending out from the Terrace, offers the bride and groom a special location to take their vows while their guests can enjoy the ceremony, as well as take in the breathtaking panorama beyond. A wisteria-entwined trellis at one end of the Terrace, offers guests a sheltered spot where they may enjoy both your ceremony, and the reception that will follow. Auberge du Soleil is one of the few locations that boast beautiful valley views and combined indoor / outdoor event facilities. Afternoon ceremonies typically begin at 11am and are a perfect start to a beautiful daytime wedding, while sunsets at the Auberge offer a romantic prelude of the evening to come, with evening events beginning at 6pm.

Ceremonies at Auberge are intimate and romantic, a perfect location to begin your lives. Begin your journey by saying, "I do," set against the breathtaking back drop of the world best destination - Napa Valley.

Perched on the slopes of Rutherford Hill, overlooking the valley of verdant vines, Auberge du Soleil echoes the Mediterranean feeling of the wine country with its French-accented country inn ambiance. The 52 rooms and suites, each with its own private terrace, provide extraordinary panoramic views. The sun-drenched ambiance is reflected through simple yet elegant furnishings: hardwood floors, huge fluffy pillows on luxuriously made king-size beds with Italian Frette Linens, and oversized, comfortable chairs. The fireplace awaits the cool evening air. The small service area has everything: a refrigerator with soft drinks, snacks, plus a wet bar, and coffee maker. French doors leading to the terrace are shuttered and double-glazed for privacy.

Our exclusive Auberge Spa offers services to indulge the senses, with individual and couples treatment rooms, plunge pools, aqua yoga and a full service salon and spatique. This on site Inn - Guest only amenity, offers guests premium relaxation overlooking the vineyards below. Relax and enjoy the best of the “Inn of the Sun” at La Plage, our exclusive swimming pool, boasting the best views in the Valley, a full bar serving light fare, lounge chairs and covered canopies for couples looking for a private Mediterranean-style getaway.”

HOW DO I SECURE MY DATE?
Once you have selected your date, Auberge du Soleil will draft a contract for you, outlining your event times and deposit schedule. You then have one week to review and sign the contract, and send it back to us with your first deposit payment. Upon receipt of the signed contract and processed deposit, your date is guaranteed. Deposit amounts are dependant on your party size and date.

DO I NEED A WEDDING COORDINATOR?
Auberge du Soleil provides a Sales and Catering Manager to aid in planning your event, as well as a Private Dining Manager on site the day of your event to help coordinate the service and dining aspects of the day. Event consultation and on site coordination of your event is included in your facility fee. We do not require that couples work with a wedding coordinator, however if you are interested in hiring a wedding coordinator, we would be happy to provide you with a list of recommended coordinators in the area to suit your individual needs.

HOW DO I RESERVE HOTEL ROOMS? DOES AUBERGE DU SOLEIL REQUIRE A CERTAIN NUMBER OF ROOMS TO BE RESERVED AT THE HOTEL?
All guests who wish to stay at Auberge du Soleil may call our reservations office directly at (800) 348-5406. Due to the intimate size of the Auberge du Soleil, we are unable to reserve group blocks of hotel rooms over any weekend, however we encourage your guests to call on an individual basis to reserve an Inn room. Auberge is designed for adults seeking a tranquil atmosphere, and is therefore unsuitable for children under 16 and we do not permit pets at the Inn.
Auberge du Soleil does not require that you or your guests stay here, and there is no minimum room requirement to host your event with us. We would be happy to provide you with a list of nearby accommodations with a wide range of rates. For more information on our rooms and rates, please visit www.aubergedusoleil.com under Accommodations.

WHERE CAN YOU HOLD A CEREMONY OR RECEPTION AT THE RESORT?
The Auberge provides several locations for your special event:

Ceremony Deck – On our private terrace, overlooking the vines of Napa Valley, the "ceremony deck" accommodates up to 120 guests (75 guests seated with additional guests standing), viewing the breathtaking Napa Valley backdrop.

La Pagode - Set in the atmosphere of our lush olive grove and beautiful sculpture garden, providing a unique and private setting for your special event. La Pagode can accommodate up to 10 guests for an intimate ceremony. Please inquire about our special packages offered to hotel guests only.

Cedar Room – An intimate space perfect for events with 40 guests or less. It is a rustic yet elegant room with hardwood-edged floors, a fireplace and French doors that open onto the terrace with panoramic valley views.

Private Dining Level - Our Vista dining facilities comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests seated. The Vista rooms have Cedar beams, large framed mirrors reflecting the glass French Doors with views of the Napa Valley, and access to the private terrace. The Vista I room can accommodate a dance floor and band or DJ.

La Galerie – A contemporary private dining room for a maximum of 32 seated or 50 standing guests. Set off the Auberge du Soleil Courtyard with original rotating local artwork and valley views. La Galerie is perfect for a small reception. The room has access to a private balcony overlooking the Napa Valley as well as a partially open kitchen, adding an element of entertainment for your guests, this will allow you to view our award-winning Chefs at work preparing your special meal.

IS THERE A SPACE FOR THE BRIDAL PARTY TO GET READY BEFORE THE CEREMONY?
We can offer one of our Private Events spaces available to the Bridal Party 45 minutes before the wedding, in order for the Bride to remain out of sight of the Groom or the arriving guests. We do not include a hotel room in the facility fee, as many couples opt to stay elsewhere. Most Brides will prepare their hair/makeup and dress in their hotel room then arrive and wait in the Private Events space for the ceremony to begin.

DO YOU HAVE SPECIFIC VENDORS THAT I SHOULD USE?
Upon contracting with Auberge du Soleil we will provide a complete referral list for vendors who may assist you with flowers, photography, cakes, music and transportation. We do ask that all vendors are from our pre-approved list. If you are interested in hiring an outside vendor, they must be professional vendors and they must receive written approval by the Auberge du Soleil prior to contracting with you. Auberge du Soleil reserves the right to approve or refuse any vendors.

MAY WE HAVE A DJ OR BAND?
You may have a DJ or band play inside the Vista I dining room. We have a list of pre-approved DJs from the Bay area for you to select from, as well as local bands and musicians in a variety of musical styles.



DO YOU HAVE A PIANO THAT WE MAY RENT?
Aubere has a Yamaha upright piano that may be played by professional musicians for your event. The piano rental fee is $150 per event.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND SOMEONE TO DO HAIR AND MAKE-UP?
We are happy to provide you with a list of recommendations for local beauty salons and make-up artists upon booking.

ARE THERE ANY LOCAL CHURCHES FOR AN OFF-SITE CEREMONY?
We are happy to provide a list of local Churches and Temples upon request.

DO YOU ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN AT PRIVATE EVENTS?
Auberge du Soleil Private Dining is able to offer a children’s meal for guests under 12 years of age attending a wedding or function. This is a single-course meal at a reduced price. Please note that while children are permitted to attend weddings and events, hotel guest rooms at the Auberge du Soleil are reserved for adult guests; and therefore we do not work directly with local babysitting services in the area, please inquire with your coordinator.

DO YOU PROVIDE A MENU TASTING?
Guests interested in experiencing Auberge du Soleil’s cuisine and wine may dine in the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. Our Executive Chef inspires the food in our restaurant and for all private events, so you will be able to experience the service, atmosphere and cuisine on an individual basis. We do not offer a formal menu tasting for private events, and if you have any questions about the menu items we are happy to discuss them with you.
Auberge can provide a paid menu tasting on request. Please note that scheduled tastings are limited to weekday dates in December through March, during our Restaurant lunch service only, for a maximum of 4 people. Tastings are paid for by the Client and prices are based on the current Private Dining Menus; tasting must be arranged at least 3 weeks in advance, blackout dates may apply, and not all items may be available for tastings.

CAN MY GUESTS HAVE A CHOICE OF MENU OPTIONS?
For parties of 40 guests or less, you may offer an onsite choice of two pre-selected main courses for a charge, and there is a minimum of four-courses. Events over 40 guests may select two main courses, provided a pre-count of each entrée is given to us at least 7 days in advance. Entrée selections must be indicated to us on a table map and identified by a place setting indicator.

SOME OF MY GUESTS ARE VEGETARIANS OR HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES. CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE THIS?
Our Chef is happy to create an alternative and corresponding menu for any guests with dietary restrictions, at no additional cost. Please inquire about specific dietary needs.

CAN WE BRING IN OUR OWN WINE?
All food and beverages must be catered by Auberge du Soleil and serviced by our staff. The California State Liquor Commission regulates the sales and service of all alcoholic beverages. Auberge du Soleil is responsible for the administration of these regulations; therefore policy indicates that no alcoholic beverages be brought into the resort for a private event.

CAN WE HAVE A CEREMONY REHEARSAL PRIOR TO THE WEDDING?
Wedding rehearsals may be scheduled by appointment, are subject to availability of the site, and are normally scheduled two weeks prior to your date. Most of our couples do not actually schedule a rehearsal, because we provide a Private Dining Manager the day of, to help cue all of your transitions and toasts/dances/etc. Many choose to hold a rehearsal or walk-through at another location (such as where you choose to have your rehearsal dinner). If you would like to inquire about scheduling one, we would be happy to set aside a ½ hour time period for you on the Ceremony Deck, depending on our events schedule the day before your wedding.

WHAT IS THE CUT-OFF TIME FOR MUSIC?
For all events, music must conclude no later than 15 minutes prior to the end of the scheduled event booking.

MAY WE BRING IN CANDLES?
You may bring in candles for your event. All candlelight must be covered and/or contained outdoors; taper candles above table height are permitted only in the dining room set on candelabras. Included in our facility fee, we will provide white tea lights in clear votives on each table in the dining room and foyer, and we can also set out contained tea lights on the terrace upon request.

DO YOU PROVIDE LINENS, CHINA AND CHAIRS?
Included in the facility fee are all tables, Italian white linen overlays on caramel linens, natural wood Chivari dining chairs, Riedel stemware, glassware and silver. You are welcome to bring in rental items with prior approval through an outside company if you would like something other than what we provide. Please note that the Auberge du Soleil may have specific delivery times for rental items, based on scheduled events and storage availability. If extensive décor is to be set-up or moved during an event, additional labor fees may apply.



WHAT IS THE SEATING CAPACITY AND WHAT SIZE/SHAPE ARE THE TABLES?
Our maximum capacity per event is 120 guests. Our Cedar Room can accommodate up to 40 guests, and each of our Vista Rooms can accommodate up to 60 guests each. The Vista I and II Rooms combined can accommodate up to 120 guests.
Our standard tables are 5’ in diameter and can seat anywhere from 6 to 10 guests each, with 8 being the ideal number of guests per table.

WILL THE SPACE WE RENT BE PRIVATE FROM OTHER HOTEL OR RESTAURANT GUESTS?
When you rent the entire Private Events Level, you will have exclusive use of the terrace and dining rooms on this floor throughout your event. The Restaurant and main Bar upstairs remain open to the public and our hotel guests. Smaller events may be able to book one of the individual Private Events spaces, without exclusive use of the entire level. Please inquire about reduced fees and minimums for this type of an event.

WILL THERE BE OTHER EVENTS TAKING PLACE DURING MY WEDDING?
When you book the entire Private Events Level, we do not book more than one private event at the same time. There is the possibility that we may have an event earlier or later in the day, but we ensure enough time between events to avoid any overlap. When you book the entire level, you have exclusive use of all the Private Events spaces throughout the course of your wedding. Please note that the main restaurant and bar area are open to the public throughout the day.

MAY WE BRING IN A MICROPHONE OR OTHER SOURCE OF AMPLIFICATION FOR THE CEREMONY?
Amplification is not permitted on the terrace or Ceremony Deck. Because our space for ceremonies is so intimate, microphones or amplification are not necessary. Non-amplified live instrumental music is permissible outside, and you may have amplified music with vocals inside the dining rooms during the meal and for dancing.

DOES THE HOTEL HAVE HANDICAP ACCESS TO THE EVENTS SPACES?
Please note that for all private events, we provide alternative handicap access for your guests, leading to the Private Events Level, Ceremony Deck and Cedar Room. Once within the private spaces, everything is wheelchair accessible, including restrooms.

DO YOU PROVIDE A BACKUP CEREMONY LOCATION IF IT RAINS?
In case of inclement weather, we guarantee to provide an indoor private space for your ceremony. The decision to move inside is up to the Bride and Groom on the day of the wedding. The most appropriate location is designated by the on-site Event Manager on the day of, based on availability.

DO YOU CHARGE A CAKE CUTTING FEE?
We are happy to serve your cake as the dessert course for your guests. On the day of the event, after the ceremonial cake cutting, our staff will bring your wedding cake to our kitchen where our Pastry Chef will slice, plate and serve the cake for each individual guest. The cake is served with housemade accompaniments. Since this is considered your dessert course, it is included in the menu pricing in lieu of a plated dessert, and therefore we do not charge an additional “cake-cutting/plating” fee.

MAY WE PLAY AN IPOD FOR OUR RECEPTION MUSIC?
As an exception for smaller parties in the Cedar Room, an iPod may be used for background music only. iPod music is permitted to play inside the dining room only, and dance music from an iPod will not be permitted. You must provide a designated person to supervise the music throughout the event, and you will need to provide a complete song list in advance for approval prior to the date. The Auberge du Soleil requires a professional DJ from our pre-approved list for dancing. Amplified and recorded music is not permitted outside.

For parties in the Vista Rooms, or for any music other than background music, you may either have the Auberge in-house music turned on throughout your event, or you may hire live musicians or a professional DJ to perform, from our list of pre-approved vendors. Please note that all music on the terrace, including ceremony songs, must be unamplified and acoustic. No microphones, speakers, or recorded music may be played outside. Inside, we do allow amplified music to be played. All musicians must be from our pre-approved list, and if you would like to use a DJ, we would be happy to provide you with our list of professional DJs from around the Bay area. All music should be suited for the style of the Auberge du Soleil and deemed non-disruptive to outside guests.

DO YOU HAVE A DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA?
We do provide a designated outdoor space for cigarette smoking, which is adjacent to the Private Dining Level. For Cigar smoking, we ask that guests enjoy their cigars within our main Courtyard, which is located adjacent to the hotel entrance.

HOW DO MY GUESTS FIND THE WEDDING?
Our website features maps with written directions to the property from the three nearest major airports and cities. Please visit http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/html/directions.shtml for more information. We do not recommend using MapQuest because of our location.

WHAT ARE YOUR SERVICE CHARGES AND TAX RATES?
Food and beverages are subject to a 20% service charge. The food and beverage total, service charge and facility fee per California State Law, are subject to the appropriate sales tax, currently 7.75%.