Lake Tahoe Wedding Directory

Photos: courtesy of Zephyr Cove Resort (www.zephyrcove.com)

Zephyr Cove · Beach / Waterfront · Unique

Zephyr Cove Resort

760 US-50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

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the short version What sets it apart

The east-shore beach resort where you can marry on the sand — or cast off and do it from the deck of a paddlewheeler.

  • Only at Tahoe: exchange vows mid-lake on the M.S. Dixie II with the Sierra on every horizon.
  • Year-round program — beach weddings all summer, snow-framed ones in the quiet months.
  • Cabins and lodge rooms on the property keep the crew together, with group pricing at ten units.
  • One operator handles boat, beach, restaurant, and rooms — a single contract for the whole weekend.

Zephyr Cove Resort runs the east shore's famous mile of sand and its two celebration boats: the M.S. Dixie II, the paddlewheeler that has become the lake's moving landmark, and the Tahoe Paradise, a yacht sized for smaller parties. Weddings here can stay on shore — the beach, then dinner at the Zephyr Cove Restaurant — or leave it entirely, with ceremony and reception under way on the water for up to 200 guests.

Aramark operates the resort under a Forest Service permit, which gives the wedding program a professional spine: inclusive packages from linens to dining, seasonal menus, day-of coordination available, and lodge rooms and cabins on the property with group pricing when you take ten or more. The setting does the rest — Jeffrey pines behind, open water in front, and a sunset that arrives on schedule.

deals Current offers & packages

No current published offers. Check with Zephyr Cove Resort directly — and tell them Tahoe Weddings sent you.

prices What's it going to cost?

Zephyr Cove Resort doesn't publish pricing — request current rates through the venue's site. As a rule of thumb, comparable Zephyr Cove-area venues run from the low thousands (weekday) to the mid-five-figures (peak Saturdays, full-service).

guest capacity How many can you bring?

Published guest capacity for Zephyr Cove Resort
Max guests (any configuration) 200 guests
Seated ceremony Not published — ask the venue
Seated reception Not published — ask the venue
Standing / cocktail Not published — ask the venue

options Ceremony & reception spaces

M.S. Dixie II
The lake's signature paddlewheeler — ceremony and reception cruises on the water
Tahoe Paradise
Private yacht for smaller weddings and receptions
Zephyr Cove Restaurant
On-shore dining room for land-based celebrations

food & drink Catering, bar & lodging

Catering
In-house event packages "from linens to dining" — seasonal menus with sustainable, locally sourced food.
Alcohol
Policy not published — confirm with the venue.
Lodging on-site
Lodge rooms and cabins; group pricing on ten or more units.

style & views What will you and your photos see?

Worth knowing: Operated by Aramark under a U.S. Forest Service special use permit. Day-of coordinator services available for an additional fee.

Facts verified June 2026 against: www.zephyrcove.com. Details change — always confirm directly with the venue.

the lay of the land

What's Nearby

13 guide spots within 25 miles of Zephyr Cove Resort — everywhere we'd point your guests to eat, play, and stay.

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