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!

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