Not all wedding destinations are beaches–case in point

Couple with red bouquet

When you think of the typical destination wedding, you probably picture a scene on a beach somewhere with linen shirts and flip-flop favors, but babe…there are so many more options and DESTINATIONS! Beach weddings are fun, but they’re not for everyone. In fact, maybe you guys are the opposite, maybe you’re mountain people. Well, if that’s the case you’ll be happy to know that the Alps are home to a luxury boutique hotel that just happens to specialize in weddings! Hotel Goldener Berg is situated above the rooftops of Lech, a chic mountain village known for its exclusive ski scene. But this area is serving up some of the region's most iconic scenery winter, summer, and autumn.

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While Hotel Goldener Berg is a boutique hotel, the accommodations are incredibly spacious. In fact, with room available to accommodate between 2 to 200 guests, you can invite everyone on your guest list. The hotel’s design fuses modern architecture with organic materials to create a setting that celebrates the natural surroundings.

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With their marriage packages, couples can get married under the skies, surrounded by tranquil fields and regal mountains. Then, after the ceremony, the two of you can slip away for some epic portraits that can only be created in this slice of paradise on earth while your guests enjoy an aperitif reception al fresco before joining you for an unforgettable dinner.

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Alter Goldener Berg is the hotel’s 600-year-old barn restaurant that can cater to just about any palette. While they of course specialize in Austrian cuisine, they also offer international dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan options. It’s also worth mentioning that they have one of Austria’s largest wine cellars. So make sure that you opt for a wine pairing with dinner, you won’t regret it!

Hotel Goldener Berg wedding dinner

planning is included

wedding in the alps at Hotel Goldener Berg

One of the best parts about booking your wedding at Hotel Goldener Berg is that it includes a wedding planner as part of your package. This is HUGE, especially when you’re planning a destination wedding. They will help you contact and book local vendors (photographers, florists, and HMUAs) and also be there to make sure everything runs smoothly on the day of. They will also provide you with an officiant who can perform a legal marriage and customize the ceremony to fit your vision for your big day. While we are on the subject of ceremonies, we should also mention that Hotel Goldener Berg welcomes weddings of all religions and nationalities and is also LGBTQ+ friendly.

lgbtq+ wedding at Hotel Goldener Berg

incredibly affordable

Now before you just assume that this insanely beautiful hotel venue in the Alps with the gourmet restaurant is out of budget…think again! Hotel Goldener Berg has some incredibly affordable wedding packages. Let’s take a look at the numbers for their standard and full-service weddings:

standard wedding à la carte

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Their standard wedding package includes appetizers, wedding cake, a four-course dinner, and house wine and beer, non-alcoholic beverages. This package is perfect for couples who are planning a church wedding and are just looking for a unique reception venue.

Guests: 10+

Cost: Starts at € 225/person