Gondola weddings are fun, dramatic, and not so pricey. All the guests ride the gondolas high up above the lake, then the bride makes her big entrance with her attendants as they exit the glass bubble; this entrance always reminds me of Cinderella. You can get married on the platform, which is halfway up the mountain. The platform overlooks the entire lake, but the ride is short, the price is lower, and you don’t need to reserve very far in advance. I think of this as a splashy budget wedding.
In Lake Tahoe, throughout the summer, most venues charge less for Friday weddings than for Saturday or Sunday. If there is a chance you can entertain a weekday wedding, several venues around the lake will cut your fees in half. (If you let me talk to the venue person, I can often swing a great deal for my couples.)
You can also take the big tram all the way to Lakeview Lodge at the top of Heavenly Mountain, 8,200 feet in the sky. This is for the larger, more elaborate wedding, and does require advance planning. (Today, April 15th, there is one Saturday spot left in June.) The outside area where the ceremony is performed is breathtaking, overlooking all of Lake Tahoe. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy the sunset over cocktails and appetizers. Dinner and dancing inside the lodge make a perfect and completely dreamy mountain wedding.
There are so many exciting choices in Lake Tahoe. Happiness to all!
Reverend Pamela Camille
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