The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Mountain-Top Wedding at Heavenly’s Lakeview Lodge

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Jan 25 min read

Mountain-Top Weddings Are A Dream Come True...

Have you ever envisioned your wedding on a mountain-top, overlooking Lake Tahoe? Then this is just the blog for you! Lake Tahoe Weddings are always beautiful, but imagine a Mountain-Top Ski Resort Wedding... That is exactly what Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge can offer you. Read on to discover how to make your dreams come true for your Ski Resort Wedding!

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Mountain-Top Wedding at Heavenly’s Lakeview Lodge

If you're dreaming of getting married in Lake Tahoe, one of the best Lake Tahoe venues is Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge, sitting at 8,200 ft above sea level. If you've ever been to Lake Tahoe, you know there is beauty all around. Imagine how stunning your wedding will be from the Sierra Nevada mountains, overlooking the abundance of pine trees and the glimmering beauty of the lake!

Heavenly is a gorgeous ski resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, overlooking Lake Tahoe. You can get married at Heavenly's only wedding venue located on the California side of Lake Tahoe - their Lakeview Lodge. The venue offers mountain-top weddings from June to September with a maximum capacity of 200 guests. They offer a gorgeous patio with 180 views of Lake Tahoe that can be used for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dancing and let's not forget - sunset photos! The venue also offers an indoor reception space with large windows, so you can continue to enjoy the mountain-top views while you eat dinner (or have a backup plan in case of unexpected weather!). After dinner, you and your guests can enjoy dancing under the stars on the outdoor patio for a night to remember!

Getting married at a ski resort comes with many benefits. Of course, we can take into account the innate natural beauty of the outdoors - the trees, the mountains, the lake. Not only will your photos be overwhelmingly gorgeous, your guests will be speechless looking out at the scenery. At Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge, you will also gain access to the gondola, which will be a moment to remember! Another benefit of getting married at Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge is its proximity to South Lake Tahoe and all the activities it has to offer your guests. They can hike or mountain bike on the Tahoe Rim Trail, relax on the gorgeous lakeside beaches - Zephyr Cove and Sand Harbor are great options, or even rent a boat to go tubing, water skiing, or wakeboarding! South Lake Tahoe really has activities for everyone.

Bride and groom hold hands on a cliff at sunset. She wears a white dress with veil; he’s in a dark suit. Background: on a mountain cliff overlooking Lake Tahoe and pine trees.

When planning mountain-top weddings, there are some important logistics to take into consideration. The uniqueness of a ski resort wedding can come with limited accessibility. Luckily, Heavenly offers a large parking lot at the bottom of the resort and has its own tram to bring guests up, so there is no need to hire a shuttle service! Once guests take the tram, they can hop on a wheelchair-friendly shuttle to the venue. You may want to take into consideration the mobility of guests, as the ski resort wedding venue is built on a hill and has many levels. Fortunately, Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge has accessibility ramps throughout the venue. The Lake Tahoe wedding venue has thought through these logistics to create the best experience for your guests!

For many couples planning their wedding, it becomes a priority to make the day memorable for both themselves and their guests. What better way to make the day memorable than to have a breathtaking experience included in the day? The Heavenly Aerial Tram ride to the venue will be just that! The tram ride provides views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the stunning Lake Tahoe. This will be an experience that your guests truly will not forget!

Sign reading "The Tram at Heavenly" on a wooden wall. Features a red tram icon. Bold, clear lettering set against a rustic background.

Red ski tram labeled "Heavenly" and a mountainous landscape with Lake Tahoe in the background. Clear blue sky.

5 Unique Décor Ideas for Your Mountain-Top Wedding

While Lake Tahoe is full of its own natural beauty, there are certainly ways to enhance Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge to fit your style and personality! One of the best ways to enhance the natural beauty of an outdoor wedding is florals, and you can even use local Lake Tahoe florals. It's stunning to create your ceremony arch fully clothed in wildflowers, to really hone in on the outdoor theme while adding a pop of color and vibrance. One local florist we love working with is Flourish.

Colorful floral aisle with an arch, wooden chairs, and view of Lake Tahoe in a sunny outdoor setting. Inviting atmosphere for a celebration.

This brings us to choosing a color palette for your mountain-top wedding! You can certainly choose colors that feel more rustic, like a rust, sage or forest green. You could also choose to go with a pop of color like pink and orange. Hiring an experienced local wedding planner will help you make these decisions that best fit your vision!

Rustic wedding setup with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and orange napkins. Hanging flower decorations add a festive touch. Bright ambiance with a view of Lake Tahoe.

Another unique decor idea for your Lake Tahoe wedding is utilizing natural wood. A great, functional way to incorporate natural wood into your mountain-top wedding is with furniture! Tree stumps make for beautiful cocktail tables, or even centerpieces to hold candles. Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge even offers wood chairs for the ceremony! Mountain Vibes Specialty Rentals is a local company that provides beautiful furniture, place settings, backdrops, and more rental items that are perfect for your wedding!

Remember the exciting Aerial Tram that your guests get to take to the ceremony? A unique way to personalize your Lake Tahoe wedding is to decorate the inside of the tram. You can add florals to make it feel more natural. Or add photos of you and your fiancé to make it feel more personable. You can even have a sign or letter to your guests welcoming them to your wedding!

Finally, incorporating elements and details that are unique to Lake Tahoe is really special, especially if you have guests who are not familiar with the area. This can include signs that are shaped like national park signs, welcome bags with local treats, or even a Lake Tahoe-inspired wedding cake with trees and mountains! Another great way to bring the Lake Tahoe element into your wedding is by providing a local item as a wedding favor. This could be as simple as a postcard, or as detailed as gifts from a local shop!

Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Wedding at Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge with Enchanted Events

When planning your wedding, it's probably important to you that it feels stress-free. Well, Enchanted Events can help you accomplish that! At Heavenly's Lakeview Lodge there are venue-specific logistics like tram timing and accessibility that, as experienced Lake Tahoe wedding planners, Enchanted Events is very familiar with. Your planner will create a custom timeline of the wedding weekend, taking into account all the tricky logistics that can make this venue a challenge when not executed correctly.

Enchanted events can simplify your mountain-top wedding experience, providing you with expert local vendor recommendations to ensure seamless coordination. Since Enchanted Events has expertise in planning Lake Tahoe weddings, we will help you prepare for unexpected weather changes with contingency plans (such as tent rentals and backup venues) as needed. Enchanted Events offers custom guest packing guides, ensuring everyone is prepared for the mountain setting. Schedule a meeting with us today!!!

Colorful wedding flowers and green leaves hang upside down from the ceiling. Bright orange, pink, and white blooms create a vibrant display.

Elegant wedding table setting with orange napkin on white plate, pink flowers, amber glasses, and greenery on white tablecloth. Warm, festive atmosphere.

Tables set for a wedding with white cloths, wooden chairs, orange floral centerpieces, and pink napkins, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Bride and groom smiling, holding colorful bouquets under a floral arch outdoors that overlooks a 180-degree view of Lake Tahoe. Bubbles float around, creating a joyful atmosphere at Heavenly Lakeview Lodge.

“We had the BEST experience with Amanda and her team. She made our dream wedding a reality and it couldn’t have happened without her. She was truly the best and I couldn’t recommend her enough!" - Corinne & Ryan, Get Started!