A new coastal wedding package has been introduced by Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, celebrating the repeal of California’s Proposition 8 and presenting a very lucky option for non-superstitious 2013 couples.

Offering 13 percent savings on select wedding costs – and on room rates for wedding guests, the resort’s Very Lucky 2013 wedding package rewards same sex couples who are eager to tie the knot this year, and to enjoy exceptional value and luxury when choosing to marry between now and year-end.

Very Lucky 2013 at Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spaincludes the following for 2013 weddings:

Very Lucky 13 Wedding Package

·         Ceremony: Discounted ceremony fee, $750 (reduced from $1,500)

·         Ceremony: Access to the resort grounds for photos

·         Ceremony: White ceremony chairs, guest-book table, gift table

·         Ceremony: Complimentary Ceremony Sound package

·         Ceremony: Fruit-infused water station

·         Reception: 13% savings on the resort’s $98 reception package

·         Reception: One-hour hosted select brand bar

·         Reception: Three butler-passed hors d’oeuvres per guest

·         Reception: Two-course dinner

·         Reception: Champagne toast

·         Reception: Tableside wine service

·         Couple: Complimentary Ocean Crest Spa Couple’s Treatment

·         Couple: Complimentary wedding night stay, upgraded to an ocean-view suite

·         Wedding Guests: 13% savings on guest rooms for the entire group

·         Wedding Guests: Complimentary self-parking for the entire group

·         Wedding Guests: Reduced valet parking fee of $8

The same sex Lucky 2013 Wedding package is only available to new weddings that contract after the June 26, 2013 date on which Proposition 8 was invalidated, and that take place by December 31, 2013. Certain blackout dates apply, and package prices are subject to change without notice. 

Known for its Wonderful Oceanfront Weddings program, or "WOW," Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa specializes in turning wedding planning into a highly creative and personalized experience. From before their first planning visit, engaged couples are welcomed as celebrity guests of the resort. Their first tour of the hotel is a romantic VIP experience, with complimentary gifts, sips and tastes provided not only during the initial tour, but throughout the planning process and well beyond the wedding day.  For wedding information, tours and reservations, contact resort Wedding Expert Erica Mendoza at 760-683-5416.

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About Weddings at Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa

The 215-room Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa is located directly across from Carlsbad State Beach and offers contemporary space for the most intimate or large-scale gatherings, including settings with panoramic ocean views. Featuring more than 25,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor event space, the resort is highlighted by the beautifully-appointed, 5,900 square-foot Shearwater Ballroom, offering the ability to host up to 450 reception guests. Several other stunning venues are also available, including a lush ocean-view event lawn with outdoor seating for up to 450 wedding guests, and a selection of lovely smaller terraces also overlooking the Pacific. Event space at the property has been built with highly-upgraded technology, and with architectural and design features which lend to a highly visual experience for couples and their guests.

Amenities of Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa also include the award-winning Chandler’s Restaurant and Lounge, providing coastal regional cuisine for restaurant as well as wedding reception guests, and the beautiful, ocean-inspired Ocean Crest Spa. The resort offers a stunning ocean-view swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and easy access to miles of beach and recreational activities like surfing, fishing, cycling, and water sports. The property is five minutes from LEGOLAND California, from Carlsbad’s famed Flower Fields and from the city’s Carlsbad Premium Outlets shopping experience. Nearby are Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Balboa Park, Disneyland California and Knott’s Berry Farm.  For guests arriving by air, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa is ten minutes from Palomar Airport, offering easy connecting flights to/from LAX, and a 35-minute scenic drive from San Diego International Airport. All guests of Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, complimentary spa and fitness center access, complimentary morning newspaper and business center/printing access, complimentary local transportation – and no resort fees.