Weddings

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Your Forever Begins in Truckee-Tahoe

Your mountain wedding starts here.

Why Choose Truckee for Your Wedding?

Surrounded by towering pines, alpine lakes, and Sierra views, Truckee-Tahoe is the kind of place where wedding-day magic happens naturally. With four seasons of beauty—from wildflower-filled summers to snow-dusted winter wonderlands—your perfect backdrop is already waiting.

What makes Truckee special:

  • Mild summer temps (mid-70s, low humidity)
  • Fall color and golden aspens
  • Cozy, romantic winters
  • Stunning year-round outdoor venues
  • A true mountain-town vibe, without the crowds

Bonus—it’s easy to get here: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is just 30 minutes away with direct flights from major cities.

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Wedding Venues to Match Your Style

Whether you're dreaming of a mountain meadow, a lakeside view, or a historic lodge, Truckee offers unforgettable locations for every kind of couple.

Featured Venues

Sugar Bowl Resort

Ride the chairlift to a Sierra overlook and exchange vows surrounded by wildflowers and sweeping mountain views.

PJ’s at Gray’s Crossing (Tahoe Mountain Club)

A romantic outdoor terrace set among the pines with golf course views and Mt. Rose in the distance.

The Cottonwood

A historic lodge perched above Truckee with vintage ski-town charm and scenic views of downtown and surrounding ridgelines.

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

A luxury mid-mountain resort with indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, fine dining, and newly renovated spaces and amenities.

Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

A boutique hotel with flexible indoor spaces, farm-to-table dining at Stella, and lodging on-site for an all-in-one experience.

Explore the Truckee Event Venues Guide

Find detailed info on venues, capacities, rental rates, and contact details in this 30-page downloadable guide.

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Guest-Friendly & Full of Adventure

A Truckee wedding is more than a day, it’s a destination experience. Turn your celebration into a weekend getaway your guests will remember forever.

Things to Do with Guests:

  • Hike or bike the scenic Truckee River Legacy Trail.
  • Paddleboard or relax on the beach at Donner Lake.
  • Enjoy wine tasting, shopping, and mountain dining in historic downtown Truckee.
  • Explore alpine lakes, waterfalls, or nearby Lake Tahoe.
  • Go skiing, snowshoeing, or try the country’s largest cross-country ski trail system in winter.

Local Services to Make It Happen

We recommend working with local vendors who know the area, the venues, and how to keep things smooth at 6,000 feet.

Wedding & Event Planners: From full-service to day-of coordination.

 

Florists: Seasonal blooms, custom bouquets, and floral designs made for mountain settings.

 

DJs & Music: Custom playlists, professional sound, and great energy

Photography & Videography: Pros who know the light and the locations.

 

Hair & Makeup: On-site beauty services to help you look and feel your best from first look to last dance.

 

Catering: Chef-driven menus, local ingredients, and flexible service styles for every kind of celebration.

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Lodging for You & Your Guests

From lakeside cabins to boutique inns and full-service resorts, Truckee offers lodging for every guest list.

Lodging Perks:

  • Group booking options
  • Walkable downtown accommodations
  • Luxury mountain homes for wedding parties or family groups
  • Resort-style stays with amenities like spas and golf

Explore Lodging Options

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Pre-Wedding Celebrations

Make the most of your time in the mountains with unforgettable bachelor, bachelorette, or bridal party experiences.

Ideas include:

  • Yoga retreat in the forest
  • Guided hike and mountaintop picnic
  • Wine tasting + vintage shopping downtown
  • Paddleboarding or kayaking adventure
  • Cozy winter spa day + private chef dinner
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Featured Experience

Timbers At Old Greenwood
Perched above the Truckee River Canyon, Old Greenwood House provides stunning, panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada range. This beautifully crafted building looks straight down the 18th fairway of the Old Greenwood Golf Course. Perfect for weddings, welcome receptions, corporate parties, rehearsal dinners, meeting space, and more.

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