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Zephyr Cove Resort is a waterfront resort and banquet hall wedding venue in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. This charming venue invites guests to celebrate each special occasion in the beauty of the shores of Lake Tahoe. With a wealth of event spaces available, it offers couples a natural playground to host the celebration of their dreams.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples are welcome to have their wedding ceremony, reception, engagement party, elopement, or rehearsal dinner with up to 250 guests at the facility. Weddings are held directly on the shores of the lake, complete with a wedding arbor, chairs, a non-denominational minister, and an on-site ceremony coordinator. Charter weddings on the resort’s yacht, the Tahoe Paradise, are available year-round. For a more rustic setting, the paddle wheeler, M.S. Dixie II, can also be used as an event area. Get-ready rooms are offered to each wedding party as private, relaxing areas that can be used before the ceremony begins. The location has plenty of parking, shuttle service, and wheelchair access into each space.

Services Offered

No matter if couples choose an all-inclusive package or their own à la carte services, Zephyr Cove Resort promises an unforgettable experience. At each of the venue spaces, experienced staff or crew provide attentive service, including set up and clean up services. The resort does allow some outside vendors, although they offer their own catering and bar as service for events. Event rentals are also available at the venue, including:

  • Aisle runners
  • Altars and arches
  • Barware
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Dance floor
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Tables
  • Tents and tent accessories

Cuisine

Providing freshly prepared meals to their guests year-round, the culinary staff at the resort can accommodate requests for buffet or stationed meals. Dessert, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktail receptions are additionally available to you. If requested, couples are welcome to participate in a private tasting session to sample their choices. Certified resort bartending staff will be at hand to serve you and your guests from behind a cash or open bar. With options such as a champagne toast, signature drinks, and house beer, wine, and liquor, you and your guests can be refreshed throughout your stay.

Accommodation

An ideal weekend or week-long wedding spot, the resort has private cabins with a variety of floor plans that can house two to 10 people. An RV and tent campground is available for a more outdoor setting. In addition to private cabins, the resort offers guests plenty of activities such as kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking, and horseback riding.

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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?

$500

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

$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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Beach
Boat/Yacht
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Zephyr Cove Resort

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
27 Reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
J
John H. Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our chartered sunset dinner cruise was spot-on

This is the thank-you letter I wrote to Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises after I chartered their special event yacht the evening before my son's wedding:

I am still basking in the afterglow of our wonderful wedding weekend which began in elegant fashion with our sunset dinner cruise aboard Zephyr Cove Resort’s Tahoe Paradise.

I had a vision for the evening that was executed to perfection by your talented and enthusiastic crew and staff. The captain’s narration provided an extra benefit for the guests, most of whom had never been to Lake Tahoe before. They were especially attentive to the stories behind Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm as the boat quietly circled the tea house island.

The funny thing is that in deciding to go with a dinner cruise over a conventional banquet in a fine restaurant my thinking was it would be worth sacrificing a level of cuisine quality for the distinctiveness of a sunset cruise on an azure lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. But that was far from the case — the dinner was excellent, from the appetizers to both the beef and fish entrees. Everyone raved. I only wish there had been some type of dessert.

In all, it was an excellent event. A longtime Lake Tahoe resident even said it was the best experience he had enjoyed since arriving at the lake 15 years ago.

I offer my thanks to you and please extend them to all your staff and crew who made the special event possible.


Regards,


John Hoke
K
Katherine B. Sent on 06/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Location and Fabulous Coordinators

My husband and I could not have asked for a better day! Codie and Lesley were phenomenal to work with throughout the entire process. They were totally receptive to little menu changes we wanted to make before the wedding and had plenty of extra options for just about anything you could think of for a wedding day! And on the day of they helped to make sure that everything was put together and ran smoothly (including corralling one of the more tipsy groomsmen). We will never forget this day!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 02/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding ceremony on the Tahoe Paradise

We had our wedding ceremony (and a short cruise following the ceremony) on January 19, 2019. The Tahoe Paradise was absolutely beautiful, and the people that we worked with to organize our event were amazing. They were extremely nice, helpful, and very responsive by email (since we had to organize our wedding in Lake Tahoe remotely, from Santa Fe). They made sure they were always available for any questions we had, and I always came away with the feeling that they cared as much as we did about making sure our ceremony was beautiful. During the cruise, after the ceremony, we had a small buffet available and we received so many compliments from our guests on how delicious the food was (and obviously also how beautiful the boat and the scenery in general was). Many people told us it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to, which I largely attribute to the wonderful venue, and how smoothly everything ran thanks to the awesome staff! I would do everything again, and would definitely recommend Zephyr Cove Cruises as a place for a beautiful wedding, or any special event. Thank you so much!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos Wedding Musicians

Get married on the beach, with your reception in a gorgeous tent, or tie the knot on one of the beautifully paddle wheelers. Either way, you'll have wonderful service and an unsurpassed experience of Lake Tahoe. I love playing at Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises!

Jeramie Lu Photography Jeramie Lu Photography Wedding Photographers

I highly recommend this amazing vendor. I shoot over 30 weddings every year and I work with some of the best and some of the worst wedding vendors there are. I spend a ton of time networking with vendors I feel are worth my time to refer out because it is as much of my reputation as it is theirs. I have to say this is one of the best. It is about making the bride and groom love their one special day. It takes a team and someone who knows what they are doing. Just say yes!

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Zephyr Cove Resort frequently asked questions

Zephyr Cove Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Zephyr Cove Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Zephyr Cove Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Zephyr Cove Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Waterfront
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Zephyr Cove Resort is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in quality of service.

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