Tahoe South is home to some of the premier destination wedding venues in Lake Tahoe. Frankly, it is one of the most gorgeous settings you can choose. And one of the most versatile Lake Tahoe wedding venues is Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises.
First of all, the resort is located in breathtaking Zephyr Cove, so there’s that. And you can choose from beach, boat, or rustic restaurant to exchange vows and get your celebration on. But what’s even better is your guests can stay right on site in cozy cabins, a historic Tahoe lodge, or even in the RV & Campground. (Added bonus: Zephyr Cove Resort provides you with a dedicated event coordinator to help you with your wedding from start to finish — hiring a photographer, ordering flowers, selecting your wedding cake and any other wedding planning details.)
Zephyr Cove Resort beach at sunset. An incredible Lake Tahoe wedding venue. Photo Credit: Fifth & Chestnut | Zephyr Cove Resort
Lake Tahoe Wedding Venues: The Beach at Zephyr Cove Resort
With breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the clear, vibrant blue waters of Lake Tahoe right in front of you, it’s no wonder Zephyr Cove Resort made our list of 4 Best Beach Weddings in Tahoe South. During the late spring, summer and early fall months, Zephyr Cove Resort hosts beautiful Lake Tahoe weddings right on their beach, with lakeside wedding venues for both your ceremony and reception.
Imagine an intimate, relaxed gathering with all the special touches you expect for your wedding day. Gather up to 200 guests beneath a billowy tent draped in market lights and accented with romantic chandeliers. Dazzle your guests with an over-the-top themed buffet, like A Taste of Italy. Then add unique action stations including a taco bar, sizzling fajitas or an Indian curry sauté station for an exciting worldly array to please any palate.
Exchange vows at water’s edge of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Photo Credit: Zephyr Cove Resort
Host your wedding reception under a romantic tent on the beach at Zephyr Cove Resort. Photo Credit: Fifth & Chestnut | Zephyr Cove Resort
Have Your Wedding on a Boat in Lake Tahoe
One of the most incredible ways to experience Lake Tahoe is from out on the lake itself. Hosting your wedding ceremony or reception on a boat is a great way to share the beauty of the surrounding area with your wedding guests. Lake Tahoe Cruises operates the MS Dixie II paddle wheeler and Tahoe Paradise yacht, two year-round options for unique Lake Tahoe wedding venues. The MS Dixie II hosts up to 300 guests, whereas the smaller, more intimate Tahoe Paradise yacht is perfect for up to 60 guests. Plus, your ceremony on board Tahoe Paradise offers a uniformed captain to preside.
There is something so peaceful and romantic about exchanging your wedding vows while floating out on the water. From an intimate gathering with closest family and friends to a larger celebration, the staff at Lake Tahoe Cruises is a unique option to make your wedding on the water memorable.
Host your wedding ceremony on a luxurious yacht called Tahoe Paradise, surrounded by water. Photo Credit: Lake Tahoe Cruises
Invite your wedding guests aboard the grand MS Dixie II. She accommodates up to 300 to help you celebrate your day. Photo Credit: Lake Tahoe Cruises
Rustic Restaurant is Open for Year-Round Tahoe Weddings
Voted “South Shore’s Best” many times over, Zephyr Cove Restaurant is a modern-meets-rustic establishment with rows of windows that frame the beautiful view, making it a perfect Lake Tahoe wedding venue for any season.
The restaurant, recently updated with new hardwood chairs and mason jar light fixtures, can accommodate smaller, more intimate wedding receptions for 75 guests or fewer. And if you’re planning a winter wedding in Tahoe, ceremonies can be held inside the cozy restaurant, with its large stone fireplace and cozy cabin-like atmosphere. (Tip: Be sure to check out their Winter Wedding Planner for special winter wedding packages from November to April.) Offering innovative menus and seasonal cuisine crafted with sustainable and locally sourced food, Zephyr Cove Restaurant is also a prime choice for a rehearsal dinner or a wedding day breakfast or brunch.
Zephyr Cove Restaurant is the perfect Lake Tahoe Wedding venue for winter wedding receptions with a more intimate guest list. It provides the perfect “Cozy Lodge. Photo Credit: Zephyr Cove Resort
Spend Your Wedding Weekend in Tahoe
One of the best things about planning your destination wedding with Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises is not only do they offer fantastic Lake Tahoe wedding venues for your ceremony and reception, but you and your guests can stay right on site and enjoy Lake Tahoe activities throughout the weekend. You and your guests can cozy up in a newly remodeled cabin, reserve a room in their historic lodge, or bring camping gear and rough-it (or glamp-it) at the adjacent RV & Campground at Zephyr Cove Resort.
If you’re planning a summer wedding in Tahoe, you and your guests can also take advantage of Zephyr Cove Resort’s full-service marina. Go on a parasailing adventure, test your water skiing and wakeboarding skills behind a speedboat, take a leisurely boat cruise, or find a spot to relax on their mile-long private sandy beach. If a winter wedding is in your future, Zephyr Cove Resort offers amazing snowmobiling tours with unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe. And, of course, there’s skiing, and snowshoeing, and sledding, and snowboarding here, too.
Extend your summer wedding day into a summer wedding weekend to fit in Tahoe activities, like parasailing. Photo Credit: Zephyr Cove Resort
From the days leading up to your wedding to the days after, you and your guests can turn your wedding day into a whole weekend of Tahoe fun with the help of the professional staff at Zephyr Cove Resort, one of the most versatile of the Lake Tahoe wedding venues. Ready to book your destination wedding with Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises?
The beach at Zephyr Cove Resort is of one of the best Lake Tahoe wedding venues. Photo Credit: Zephyr Cove Resort
