The Orchid List · Venues · Carmel Valley
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
2
All-in cost submissions
205
Range: 185 to 225
700
700 seated · 960 cocktail
$488
Across submissions
+42%
Peak season vs off-peak
$83.3k
$83k–$119k
Up to $118.1k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Fairmont Grand Del Mar typically runs about $100,700 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $83,250 to $118,125. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$100,688
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $100,688
$83.3k
$118.1k
Mar '27
Sun · off-peak
May '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$91,969
Median
$100,688
75th Pctl
$109,406
Mean
$100,688
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2027 | Sat | 225 | $118,125 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B |
| Mar 2027 | Sun | 185 | $83,250 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday · Venue + F&B |
May 2027 · Sat$118,125
225 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue + F&B
Mar 2027 · Sun$83,250
185 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · Venue + F&B
Pricing Model Key
Venue + F&BSite fee plus food and/or beverage provided by the venue.
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
Wedding Planner
The resort requires the engagement of an accredited wedding planner to oversee all planning details.
Vendor Requirements
All vendors must hold a valid business license and maintain at least $1 million in liability insurance.
Food & Beverage Minimum
A food and beverage minimum applies depending on the venue, and a three-course minimum is required for all dinner functions.
Parking
Valet parking is available at $25 per vehicle.
Room Block
Preferred guestroom rates require a commitment of ten or more rooms per evening.
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