When you think of having your wedding in stunning Tahoe South, you probably think of two things: beaches and mountains. Understandably so! The glittering, clear blue lake and majestic snow-capped mountains offer two of the most beautiful backdrops imaginable for your special day. However, if you’re willing to think outside of the box for your I Do’s, you can have your day at a truly unique and breathtaking setting in Tahoe South. Here are five of our favorite spots.

A ceremony on the mountain tops. At 7,500 feet eleveation, Grand View Garden at The Ridge Tahoe is breathtaking. Photo Credit: Divided Line Media
Love lift us up where we belong
If you’re interested in a wedding that will rank literally above any other wedding you’ve been to, The Ridge Tahoe has you covered. Imagine walking down the aisle at 7,500 feet overlooking the sprawling greenery and towering pines of Carson Valley. Every single wedding guest will be in awe of the natural beauty of your amazing day.

An elegant outdoor, rooftop ceremony at The Landing. Photo Credit: Johnstone Studios
If you like the idea of a wedding that’s up high but you’re not so sure that the forest backdrop is your thing, consider the Grand Rooftop Terrace of The Landing Resort & Spa. As you would expect from a 5-star boutique resort, even the tiniest detail will be utter perfection as you exchange vows overlooking Lake Tahoe.

A wedding couple exchanges vows aboard a Lake Tahoe Cruises paddlewheeler. And, yes, those are monarch butterflies. Photo Credit: Thielen Photography
A wedding that’s smooth sailing
If you’re dying for a wedding on the water, why not go all the way and get married on a luxurious paddlewheeler boat? Lake Tahoe Cruises can provide you with the kind of wedding you only ever see in movies, with vows exchanged in the warm glow of the setting sun over the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe.

The pier at at sunset. Photo Credit: Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe.
Out on a limb
It can be difficult to eat when you’ve had your breath taken away, but your wedding guests will undoubtedly be content to try as they sit down to your private wedding reception on the pier at Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. This intimate and awe-inspiring venue provides a one-of-a-kind experience that’s perfect for a day you’ll never forget.

A bluebird winter wonderland at Edgewood Tahoe. Photo Credit: Edgewood Tahoe
European flair
If a winter wedding sounds like something you would love, you simply have to have it at Edgewood Tahoe. As you spend your day in the chalet-like clubhouse with floor to ceiling windows providing a flawless view of Tahoe South’s winter wonderland, you’ll swear you’ve been transported to the Alps. If the number-one word you want associated with your wedding is enchanting, this is the venue for you.