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.
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
Sent on 06/29/2019
Katherine B.
· Married on 06/08/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
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!
Sent on 06/24/2019
Zephyr Cove Resort's reply:
You just wrote "husband"!! Congratulations on your marriage and thank you so, so much for the great review Katie! We really enjoyed hosting your wedding and had a ton of fun with all of your guests. We have a great team and really appreciate you taking the time to say something. Don't forget to come back and visit! - Lesley
Amanda
· Married on 01/19/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
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!
Sent on 02/02/2019
Zephyr Cove Resort's reply:
Congratulations Amanda & Alex! We are so grateful for your thoughtful review and it means so much to us that you and your guests had a memorable experience! (How perfect was the weather??) We enjoyed cruising with you, working with you, sharing this very special time with you, and truly appreciate your kind words. Hopefully we'll see you again! (...maybe an anniversary trip?) Thank you again!
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!
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!
Map
760 Highway 50 P.O. Box 12309, P.O. Box 12309 Zephyr Cove, NV, 89448 See on map
844-294-7568(Phone number)
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Zephyr Cove Resort?
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
At Zephyr Cove Resort, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Zephyr Cove Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Server(s)
At Zephyr Cove Resort, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Zephyr Cove Resort includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
What are the most important characteristics of Zephyr Cove Resort in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Zephyr Cove Resort for wedding events is known for:
Beach
Boat/Yacht
Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Zephyr Cove Resort for wedding events?
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Zephyr Cove Resort offer?
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Zephyr Cove Resort offer for wedding events?
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Zephyr Cove Resort have available for wedding events?
Zephyr Cove Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories
What percentage of users recommend Zephyr Cove Resort and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Zephyr Cove Resort is recommended by 100% 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.
