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About

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a picturesque resort located in Fish Camp, California, that is available for weddings. It is a recipient of the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Reward, which recognizes excellence in hospitality, as well as having been awarded numerous other accolades. This secluded venue sits on 48 lush acres of the Sierra National Forest, only two miles from Yosemite National Park. Couples can choose from various indoor and outdoor event spaces for their ceremony and reception. The lodge’s highly trained staff can work with you to make sure all of the details of your day come together for an unforgettable occasion. In addition to the wedding itself, the lodge also welcomes its related occasions, from the engagement party to a farewell brunch.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples may have a wedding with up to 400 guests at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. There is a choice of a beautiful terrace or an amazing lawn for those who have envisioned a stunning outdoor ceremony. The elegant Grand Tenaya Ballroom is ideal for larger receptions, where guests can celebrate under wrought-iron chandeliers. Couples can enjoy the Grand Terrace’s alpine views while they say their vows. A romantic outdoor pavilion overlooks the scenic wilderness that encompasses the lodge and is perfect for romantic receptions. Couples can avail of a get-ready room for final preparations before their ceremony.

Services Offered

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers complete wedding packages for couples looking to get married at any time of the year. Event planners can guide couples through the various stages of coordinating their wedding. A selection of culinary options ensures that even the most particular guest can dine in luxury. Couples can use signature cocktails to put an extra stamp of individuality on their celebration. The hardworking staff at this venue can take care of setting up your event and cleaning up when the festivities draw to a close. Other features of this venue include:

  • China
  • Tables and chairs
  • Linens
  • Tableware
  • Lighting and sound
  • Event rentals

Accommodations

This resort offers 352 different lodge rooms and suites for the happy couple and their guests to enjoy. Special room rates are available for loved ones who want to relax in comfort after a busy day. All guests staying at the resort are granted access to the pools and the lodge’s Ascent Spa. They can enjoy high-class luxury and care while admiring the raw beauty of their surroundings.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$700

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$700

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

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Micah Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Tenaya!!

Tenaya was a great venue for our wedding with just over 100 guests. The food, atmosphere, and accommodations were all fantastic! Special shout-out to Sonya for being so detail-oriented, attentive, and patient in making sure our special day and weekend went as smoothly as possible.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Place for My Wedding

Had my wedding here on June 18, 2022 and it was the definition of MAGICAL. The staff were friendly and accommodating. At first, our ceremony site was at the Counties patio (still beautiful but I was really hoping for the Terrace but was unavailable at the time). They told us to keep checking, in case the Terrace will become available. Month after month, I would email them and check. Until about 3 months before the wedding, they told us that the Terrace was available! The Terrace captured everything we love: trees, mountains, skies.

Special shoutout to Sonya (the wedding coordinator). She was PHENOMENAL and on point on everything. She made the day go smoothly and less-stress for us. I was so strongly decided on not having a wedding coordinator during our early planning. Mainly because of budget reasons and we were only having a small intimate wedding. Me and my fiancé did all the planning, from choosing vendors and food to decors to timelines. Things have gotten harder for us, thinking how are we going to make sure that things go smoothly as there are so many things to happen on the actual wedding day. We had the opportunity to meet with Sonya 6 months before our wedding, and she totally gave us the confidence that she will be there on the day to make sure things go well. She answered all the questions that we had in mind, even before we could blurt them out! During the rehearsal and wedding day, she was phenomenal. Even my guests were so amazed by how she made it look so easy. I was so thankful that she was there, making sure my gown was beautifully set, making sure that I drink and eat, making sure that the guests are having fun. I was so amazed because I’m so used to doing everything by myself and end up getting overwhelmed at times. But Sonya was a lifesaver! I accidentally left my centerpiece flowers at home, and we just realized it 3 hours before the event. I became worried, but she found a way to troubleshoot the problem. She found some decors she had and some extra decors that I had and made centerpieces out of them. It turned out so beautifully, even more than the original ones. I cannot thank her enough for making our wedding day perfect.

Can’t wait to go back for future anniversaries here!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 04/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our life’s

Having our wedding at Tenaya Lodge was the best decision. Sonya was very helpful and nice she really went above and beyond to help us. We had so much fun and we loved our wedding. This is such a beautiful location to get married at. It’s so peaceful, romantic and it has a gorgeous view. The staff was all very nice and helpful, they were all so friendly. Thank you so much for everything you guys did.
C
Cecilia Sent on 05/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Tenaya Lodge

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The service we received at the Tenaya Lodge Yosemite was exceptional. They performed every duty with a smile on their faces and answered any additional request with a prompt YES!!! Wonderful group of people to work with!!!
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Loretta Sent on 05/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

There are no words

I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to Tenaya Lodge. My husband and I couldn’t have dreamed of a better day. From the moment I reached out to Sonya to the moment we said goodbye to her while checking out of the hotel we felt nothing but love and support from her! She was so extremely helpful and helped with anything and everything we needed. Not only was she kind and caring but she was on top of everything! The day went off without a hitch and if anything went wrong I had no idea because she was there. We really cannot sing her praises enough. If you are even thinking about booking your wedding at Tenaya Lodge—do it! Beautiful venue, helpful staff, great food!
S
Stefanie Sent on 12/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Know how many guests you intend to have as there are limits on each room.
M
Melanie Sent on 09/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding coordinator was Charlene Kelley and she is/was AMAZING! She genuinely cared about our wedding and was professional every step of the way. 4 days prior to our wedding, our venue was canceled due to the fire near Yosemite. She relocated us to an amazing venue (The Majestic Yosemite Hotel) and even showed up for our rehearsal and the day of our wedding to see that everything ran smoothly. Without her, our wedding would have been canceled. However, she went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was perfect. And it WAS perfect. Without her knowledge, expertise, and genuine concern, we would have had to reschedule our wedding. We LOVE Charlene and could never give her enough praise for what she has done for us. If we could, we would give her one million stars! :-)
E
Elizabeth Sent on 05/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Let me start by saying Samantha Wasson with Tenaya Lodge is the most talented and professional wedding coordinator/planner/vendors I have ever worked with.
When my original planner absolutely failed me, Samantha took over and she went above and beyond to make sure my wedding was perfect.
She stepped up in every way imaginable, from budget to vendor management to decorations to guests. When my dj was suggesting songs last minute I didn't like, she was even able to come up with our grand entrance song!
This woman is a gem and I hope every bride who books with the lodge is lucky enough to work with Samantha.
She had my family smiling during a time of stress. Every detail was addressed and she eased my concerns especially when my original planner failed me.
She is a gift to Tenaya.
Now, onto the lodge. I see some people complain on here about "hidden fees". I can tell you first hand, every charge that the lodge is going to incur shows on their contract. In fact, by the end of my wedding we received money back. Yes there is gratuity and taxes included in their pricing. This made it easy to manage the event staff, knowing their gratuity was taken care of in advance.
As for the lodge itself, I received nothing but compliments from guests. They were all amazed by the professionalism and courtesy of the staff. The beauty of the lodge is unsurpassed and I am beyond grateful to have worked with the talented and courteous staff there. My one suggestion would be for all brides to visit the lodge before choosing their colors. Every detail from storage to floral was addressed. This place is top notch and for the price, it truly can't be beat. I searched long and hard on the Central Coast for a venue that would even come close in terms of class, quality and professionalism, nothing can compare.The food was buffet style, and guests complimented the quality, taste and selection. Thank you Tenaya for a weekend we will never forget.
K
Karin Sent on 02/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Yosemite is my husbands favorite place, so we knew we would be looking for venues in that area. Once we booked Tenaya Lodge, Charlene and Samantha took over and made everything so easy for us. Samantha was available for every question, every phone call and email from us. It was a seamless process thanks to the competence and thoroughness of Samantha. She even rushed to change table numbers for me the morning of the wedding when we had guests not able to make it due to an emergency, leaving tables unevenly numbered. There was nothing that Samantha wasn't prepared for and she was with us through the entire process, right down to the bustling of my dress. My family had an amazing time and are still talking about what a beautiful venue the Tenaya Lodge is.
S
Stephanie Sent on 11/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Most amazing experience and day of my life. Samantha is amazing, she made sure every t was crossed. They were more than accomodating and attentive. The guest booking experience is horrible, however the rest of the experience more than made up for that disaster!
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Awards

28
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Mickie Hanson Make-Up Artistry & Hair Design Mickie Hanson Make-Up Artistry & Hair Design Wedding Hair & Makeup

We just love doing weddings at The Tenaya Lodge! It's beyond beautiful and always such a amazing experience! When it comes to mountain wedding venues, you can't go wrong!

Fresno Event Group Fresno Event Group Wedding Planners

What's not to love about this place? Beautiful setting, great weather and the staff is amazing. You'll love working with Charlene, I know we do!

Sound Extreme Productions Sound Extreme Productions Wedding DJs

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places we love to work. Tenaya Lodge is great place to have a wedding or any event. We look forward to working at it again.

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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite frequently asked questions

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Resort
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in value.

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