Sugar Bowl Resort

We found Sugar Bowl through a wedding video on YouTube. We knew we wanted a destination wedding close to Tahoe and we were already in the area when we called Lisa (the Weddings and Special Events Manager) the day before to book a site visit and she was very accommodating. We toured the premises and loved Lake Mary, the Lodge and the unique aspect of the chair lift. Our favorite part about the venue though was how the Lodge would be all ours for the entire weekend and it would be a private space for our guests.

We booked the venue in July 2020 and because of Covid-19, we had to postpone the wedding from 2021 to 2022. Lisa and her team were so flexible and accommodating with our request. We did a site visit and taste testing on April 2022 and that was when we discovered how amazing the staff there was. The chef (Chef Mark) met with us as well as the property manager (Justin). Apart from the staff being so wonderful, the food was exquisite and the wine was impressive (imported from France, Spain, and Germany).

The wedding weekend came and again, the Sugar Bowl staff went above and beyond their duties. We had planned to do the chair lift experience for Cocktail Hour and their staff had worked for a week and a half to try to clear the snow from the venue up the hill. They had fresh paint in the Belt Room Bar where we were going to have a welcome party. Jose Yi, the Hotel and Property Rentals Manager, worked hard to ensure that all the guests were booked in the rooms I assigned them to and allowed me to leave gifts in each of their rooms. Ean, the overnight hotel concierge helped us put up decor late at night, and Giselle, the housekeeper, did an amazing job cleaning all the rooms for us all weekend. The waiters and waitresses (Tony, Mary, etc) took care of us during breakfast and dinners, making sure we had everything we needed, and the bartenders made the experience at the bar so fun. Every single one of the staff members made such an impact on each of our guests.

We also realized on Friday that it was going to rain during our wedding events (Saturday and Sunday) and we had planned all of them to be outdoors. However, Lisa and Sarah (wedding coordinator) sat down with me and came up with a Plan B for having the wedding ceremony and reception indoors. The staff once again worked hard to clean and set up Judah Lodge for the Ceremony and prepare the Sugar Bowl Lodge to house the Cocktail Hour and Reception. We had guests saying it was the best wedding they've ever been to and they had the time of their lives.

We are so grateful to the Sugar Bowl Staff for all you've done to accommodate our needs and for having such a magical venue for couples to celebrate such a memorable occasion. Thank you for an unforgettable weekend!

We were one of the first weddings in the Scandinavian tents at Royal Gorge, and even though they had never done it before, they really delivered and created a magical experience for us and our guests. Aside from the wedding day, Sugar Bowl really has a lot to offer in terms of: play day at Lake Mary, Lake Mary as a rehearsal dinner location, on-site lodging + bar + breakfast and the wedding venue of course. We were able to create a superb weekend experience for ourselves and our guests and everyone had a blast the whole time. The venue locations are unbeatable in terms of their privacy and scenery, you truly have the whole thing to yourself. I can't say enough how Sugar Bowl and their staff is so accomodating and flexible, and the value they deliver really beats your expectations. They really put in so much effort to making your day go as well as possible and stay on top of the details. We were happily surprised by the really high level of food and beverage that was delivered. Coming from the Bay Area, we had pretty high standards, and they were definitely met. This is no standard wedding food - our meals were full of fresh seasonal produce and packed with flavor, and the drinks did not disappoint either. All of our guests raved about the food and drinks, along with the overall experience. Can't recommend these guys enough in terms of the hospitality they offer, attention to detail, and value for your money. Doing a wedding with Sugar Bowl really feels like it can be curated to you and the experience you are looking for, and feels a lot like a family and not at all corporate.

Our daughter's June 2024 wedding at Sugar Bowl was an absolute dream come true! From the breathtaking scenery to the impeccable service, everything exceeded our expectations. We held the ceremony at Lake Mary, and despite our initial worries about the June weather, it turned out perfectly. The sun shone, and many guests even enjoyed swimming, kayaking, and playing games in the lake. The taco lunch provided by Sugar Bowl was a huge hit – absolutely delicious and a perfect fit for the casual, fun atmosphere.

The Sugar Bowl staff, especially Kim Parisi, the wedding coordinator, were simply outstanding. Kim’s expertise and dedication were evident from the start. coordinator, She truly went above and beyond in every single way.

One example of their flexibility and responsiveness was the last-minute change of venue for our rehearsal dinner. Due to unexpected winds at Lake Mary, we were advised to move the dinner to the lodge. The Sugar Bowl team seamlessly transitioned everything, making the lodge just as magical for the rehearsal dinner as Lake Mary would have been.

Initially, I hesitated about adding the Disney lift for the cocktail hour due to the cost. However, I am so incredibly glad we decided to include it! It added such a special and unique touch to the celebration, and our guests loved it.

Having our guests stay at the lodge was another highlight. The opportunity for everyone to enjoy a full breakfast together the morning after the wedding created a wonderful sense of community and extended the celebration beautifully.

I could go on and on about how happy we were with every aspect of our daughter's Sugar Bowl wedding. The entire experience was truly magical, and we are so grateful to the Sugar Bowl team for making it so unforgettable.

We got married at Sugar Bowl's Lake Mary Venue in August 2024. It was truly magical! First, the venue itself is stunning. The lake is owned by the resort so it's very private and intimate. Many of our guests had never been to the Tahoe area and we're blown away. Kim was super communicative and helpful from Day 1 - we used her list of preferred vendors and everyone was worked with was excellent. The food was delicious, the staff were professional and courteous and the whole day ran so smoothly. We were able to use the Belt Room Bar for our after party, which was the perfect way to top it off. We would 1000% do it all over again - it was the perfect place to get married.

I can't say enough about my experience working with Sugar Bowl. We chose a Sunday wedding at their smaller venue, Lake Mary. The moment we toured the venue, we knew it was the one for us. Lake Mary has a natural but beautiful feel to it. There is a view of Lake Mary and you are surrounded by trees. Throughout the entire year working with Sugar Bowl, they were responsive, possessed great attention to detail, and executed the day with so much care. I felt so well taken care of, especially since I had not hired a coordinator otherwise. We were even able to keep the venue and catering to a reasonable cost. We are so grateful we found this venue!

OH MY GOSH, I can not recommend Sugar Bowl enough! It was such a dream having our special day here. Not only is the venue beautiful, but the staff is amazing and soooooo helpful. We did a lake day at Sugar Bowl's private lake as a welcome party where canoes, paddle boards, and other water gear was provided. As well as food and drinks! Such a relaxing way to welcome guests for the weekend. For the actual wedding day, the staff was so attentive and so welcoming to all guests. For example, we had the cocktail hour at the top of the Disney Ski lift and the staff were already ready with appetizers and drinks as guests made their way up. There are so many beautiful parts of Sugar Bowl that can be explored also. How often do you get a whole ski resort to yourself for the weekend?? The ceremony was beautiful with greenery and wildflowers all around and the reception on the outdoor lodge deck was perfect with outdoor string lights already set up, lawn games, plenty of space for a dance floor and the bar just right up the steps - perfect setting. Also, guests are able to stay at the lodge, which is a bonus since guests can celebrate to their fullest and just have a staircase commute back to their rooms. Rooms were also coordinated with the help of the Sugar Bowl staff.

And I can't say thank you enough for Lisa (venue manager) and Sarah who helped us leading up to the wedding weekend and day of the wedding. Such great communication and make you feel so special. They helped with all the little details and coordinated with our planner and other vendors to make sure everything went smoothly. Lisa helped us from giving a tour of the venue, to choosing dinner selections, drinks, activities - she wore many hats and was so easy to work with. We're truly thankful for her and her team.

Sugar Bowl is also away from the tourist trap of Tahoe during the summer peak season (around 40 minutes from Lake Tahoe), so it's the perfect location for your guests to escape from the crowds but still get that Sierra mountain experience. Highly recommend Sugar Bowl as a venue! Beautiful, convenient, and the people here were such a pleasure to work with and are SO kind. And multiple guests came up to us saying it's one of the best weddings they've been to ;)

Our wedding at Sugar Bowl was everything we could’ve ever dreamed of. There was not one moment that we were stressed with the planning process because everyone on the Sugar Bowl team was readily available to answer questions and make our vision come true. The venue is pretty much all inclusive, so the only other vendors we needed were florists, DJ, and photographer which really helped alleviate the stress leading up to the wedding.

Lisa, the Weddings and Special Events Manager. She answered every phone call, text, email in timely manner and was very communicative throughout the months leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding, she made the entire night run so smoothly. We honestly would not ask for a better evening.

The food and beverage staff were phenomenal. All of our guests were so impressed with the food and the drinks. The bartender Bob also made it very special for our guests. He created delicious and unique drinks that all of the guests really enjoyed.

Overall our wedding at Sugar Bowl was so unique, fun, and everything we ever envisioned on our wedding day. Everyone always says “something will go wrong on your wedding” and I can easily say absolutely nothing went wrong thanks to SB staff and especially thanks to Lisa! I highly recommend working with this team to make all of your wedding dreams come true!

Ceremony venue: Lake Mary
Reception venue: Village Lodge

We had our wedding here in July 2021 and it was everything we imagined and more. We had to postpone a year (COVID) but they very accommodating and understanding. Lisa Tomasi and Jose Yi are wonderful to work with, and we appreciated how responsive they both were to our questions! The entire weekend ran without a hitch and all we had to do was enjoy! Sugar Bowl as a wedding venue is incredible - it's charming, rustic, intimate, and has amazing views. The lift ride to the top of the mountain for cocktail hour was unforgettable and made for some great photo ops! The food was also outstanding. Everything was all around excellent and we are so glad we chose Sugar Bowl to tie the knot.

We are so happy that we picked Sugar Bowl as our venue! The staff and the food at this venue are phenomenal! And the lodge has such a chill, family vibe. We got married at the Village Lodge and had our rehearsal dinner at Lake Mary. Both were beautiful. The day at the lake on Friday before the rehearsal dinner was a great way to greet all of our friends and family, was a lot of fun, and made wedding day a lot less stressful. Tammy helped us out with our food tasting and was there on wedding day and is a treasure. Lisa is the new coordinator there and did a terrific job keeping us organized. We recommend using the Disney lift if you can--such a treat to go up there to signature cocktails, friends, family, and music with a view. We also had a kid-friendly wedding (we had ~25 kids there!) and the lawn games were clutch. Beautiful day, fantastic venue, can't recommend the whole experience highly enough.

Our experience at Sugar Bowl (Lake Mary) was phenomenal! The wedding coordinators and staff were flexible and easy to work with. The food was unbelievable, our guests were blown away, and most went back for seconds. Sugar Bowl created the ideal wedding experience. When reminiscing about it after my husband said: "It was so much fun I want to do it all over again!"