Premier Lakefront Wedding Venue
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located just a few steps from the water’s edge, the North Tahoe Event Center offers an unsurpassed view of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. Our beautiful Lake Tahoe venue can be transformed to fit any special event, meeting, or celebration. We can accommodate any size gathering, whether you’re looking for a premier yet affordable Tahoe wedding venue or meeting space with epic views for a private company retreat.
For couples seeking a Lake Tahoe wedding venue… imagine saying “I do” with the sun setting over the lake, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange. Our wedding venue in Tahoe is affordable, yet it offers a premium experience that rivals even the most luxurious venues.
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Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
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Outdoor Event Space
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4.7
out of 5.033 reviews
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North Tahoe Event Center (NTEC) is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning lake views, affordability, and exceptional staff, especially Cathy and Charlotte. The venue offers a beautiful location, responsive event coordinators, and a variety of rental options. Guests appreciated the accommodating staff, flexibility in event planning, and the seamless execution of weddings despite weather challenges. The NTEC is recommended for its value, scenic views, and overall smooth wedding planning process, making it a highly desirable choice for couples looking for a dreamy Lake Tahoe wedding experience.Review photos
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Kelly S
5.0
8/28/2024
I cannot understate how grateful we are that we had our wedding at NTEC. The staff there, especially Salina and Christina, are so helpful, friendly, and professional. The value is unmatched. It's one of the few lakefront venues that keeps their price low on purpose, not to mention the tables, chairs, dance floor, and some decor are included. The bathrooms are plenty and clean, the bridal suite is perfect, plus they gave us an additional room for gathering and storage. They allow you to bring your own liquor which saves thousands of dollars as well. We used their preferred caterer and day of coordinator and they were fantastic. You get the best photos here of the lake and sunset and the true Tahoe vibe. Our day went off without a hitch (well, just the one!) and we are so incredibly grateful to NTEC and all of the staff there who made our wedding a true dream come true. We highly recommend using NTEC for your wedding. The natural beauty of the lake plus experience plus great customer service took away so much stress and allowed us to focus on enjoying our day. Thank you NTEC! *Photos by Heather Aleen Photography, who you should also book!
Danielle H
2.0
6/28/2024
The location is beautiful. The experience working with them... awful. When we originally booked there was a clear understanding of how we envisioned the day and the pricing involved. Shortly after booking there was a "change of management" and it was the worst thing that could have happened to this place. They came back and tried charging me extra due to "new policies". I literally had to pull out receipts of their own communications to me numerous times for them to back off. Communication with the venue was also horriable. They would take days to respond (if at all) and left key bits of info out on purpose. Parking for example. I was told it was public parking for the beach near by. No big deal. They didn't mention it was paid public parking. I did not know this until I showed up to tour THE DAY BEFORE MY WEDDING. and their excuse? "Oh it's tahoe what did you expect?" Don't get me wrong I'm not mad we had to pay for parking. I'm mad they did not disclose so I could set expectations with my guests. They also told me while the beach was public they would block part off as to not disturb the wedding. WRONG. They block off a patio and none of the beach. People will ABSOLUTELY be inches from you enjoying the beach. The beach goers were overall very respectful, but it was a much different experience than what the venue promised. Lastly, the new lady running the place could not accept responsibility for anything. She became our point of contact approximately 6 months before the wedding, and when we arrived we had yet to see the layout of the frunature. This was not an issue for us because we knew adjustments would be possiable. When she found out it was our first time seeing the diagram she boldly stated "well if I was working with you before that never would have happened under me". I had to bite my tongue because she was indeed our point of contact for quite some time before. We were also told we could get to the venue at noon for set up, so that is what we planned around for all the vendors. Come to find out that wasn't accurate and they wanted us to arrive at 3 (wedding started at 5). I requested 1 as a compromise (when hair and makeup was supposed to arrive) and the woman said she would ask the staff to come in early. Why is your lack of planning and adhering to your own rules my problem? I don't need to be guilt tripped into coming in later when I was promised the space. Honestly, if I had to do it again I would pick somewhere else. It was a beautiful time and my photographer worked photoshop magic, but working with the "managers" for this place is a nightmare. It is your big day. Find someplace else that will help make your day stress free instead of being the biggest pain.
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Jaymin G
5.0
6/07/2024
This venue was SO amazing! Beautiful views, very accommodating, wonderful and friendly staff that were easy to work and communicate with. An affordable venue in a perfect little area in North Lake Tahoe with many hotels/cabins, shops and restaurants all within walking distance which is not easy to find! The venue itself was $5000 then they have extra amenities you can add on for additional costs as well as choose to use their recommended caterer or not. We used the recommended caterer, Roundabout catering, and they were great! Delicious food and great staff. One thing to note about the caterer’s is that you have to sign a separate contract with them it does not come with signing on with the venue even if you tell them you will be using their recommended caterer. I highly recommend this venue, it was the perfect setting for our wedding!
Courtney P
5.0
10/18/2023
Thank you to everyone at the North Tahoe Event Center for helping make our wedding dreams come true! My husband and I got married in August, so the weather was a little crazy. We were having the ceremony in the sand and the reception outside. The winds started to pick up and we almost had to move inside, but we waited it out and had the most beautiful weather! Plus it cleared out the beach so the photos were incredible!
The entire event center staff were wonderful through the whole process and were very accommodating for us :) Cathy and Charlotte helped me through everything and were always so responsive to my questions - and there were a lot ;) Also, the price is AMAZING for a lakefront Tahoe wedding!
We had the best wedding we could have ever imagined and we can't recommend North Tahoe Event Center enough! Thank you Charlotte and Cathy!
Vendor response 10/18/2023
Dear Courtney and Aaron,
Thank you so much for writing a review for us. You guys were awe...
some! It's a little dicey when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate with us, but you came through like a champ. LOVE the photos, can't wait to see more.
Nethra K
5.0
9/23/2023
The North Tahoe Event Center was a dream come true! Kings Beach is such a special place for us, and we couldn’t have picked a better spot for our wedding. Cathy and Charlotte worked so closely with us to nail down every detail, and the end result was perfect. They are so fantastic at walking you through the whole process and providing you with all the information you’ll need! The venue is gorgeous with the most perfect view, and they have amazing rental options!
Vendor response 09/26/2023
Nethra,
Charlotte and I wish that all brides were as organized as you were! You made us l...
ook good, and you were a stunning bride, absolutely beautiful!
Thank you for your kind words.
Best wishes to you and Nicholas!
Erin S
5.0
9/06/2023
The NTEC was just the venue we were looking for! Within our budget and located in such a gorgeous location! Charlotte and Cathy were the most organized and helpful event coordinators, I can't thank them enough for how easy they made things for us. They were so communicative and flexible, and had so much information available about how to run our event smoothly. The staff were wonderful and things ran without a hitch, even when it continued to rain through our ceremony time. We super appreciated the ability to bring in our alcohol and various DIY decor items the day before during our rehearsal, and pick things up the next morning since there were no other events that would be interfered with. Our wedding was so fun and the NTEC helped make it happen!
Vendor response 09/26/2023
Dear Erin and Phillip,
Your June wedding was perfect. We are so honored to be a part of y...
our special day!
We could not ask for a nicer couple to work with! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Sending our very best wishes to you both.
Phoebe H
5.0
7/10/2023
My partner and I just got married at NTEC this past weekend. It was a lovely event and amazingly convenient to have the ceremony outside on the terrace and the reception dinner right inside in the Lakeview Room.
We live on the east coast, so we had to do most of the coordination remotely. Despite that, Cathy and Charlotte were incredibly helpful and responsive in working out the logistics of the event. They were also very flexible with last-minute adjustments. Thank you both for making it all possible!
Kings Beach as a whole is a perfect setting a destination wedding -- the town is extremely walkable, and there's plenty of options for hiking and beach activities.
Vendor response 07/12/2023
Phoebe, You and your entire wedding party were just a delight to work with. We can't than...
k you enough for your kind words and for sharing your amazing day with us.
Mikala S
5.0
6/22/2023
Amazing venue! I absolutely loved getting married here. The entire process was so smooth from start to finish. It is affordable and WOW the view- absolutely gorgeous.
Vendor response 06/28/2023
Wow, wow wow! What a beautiful wedding you had and what an amazing photo.
Thank you for t...
aking the time to give us a review and I love that the entire process was smooth. That's the best!
Ileana J
5.0
6/12/2023
My husband I just got married at the NTEC at the end of May. We had to plan our wedding virtually since we are 8 hours from the venue. It was so stressful but so worth it! Cathy and Charolette were so helpful during the entire process to ensure I had everything necessary for the wedding. The views were amazing! Our family and friends had nothing but great things to say about the staff and environment. They are also dog friendly! Our chihuahua was part of our big day and it truly meant so much to us. They allowed us to have an affordable yet gorgeous wedding. I can't recommend this place enough!
Vendor response 06/16/2023
Ileana, I love your photos, you are both so cute and of course, the Chihuahua in the dres...
s was adorable! Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad we could be a part of your special day.
Linda G
5.0
2/21/2023
The North Tahoe Event Center was the perfect spot for our intimate winter wedding. Throughout each step Charlotte and Cathy were so easy to work with. They truly had our interests in mind and were flexible and accommodating. The NTEC offered a phenomenal lake view while keeping our guests warms in the cold winter temperatures. They have several decor options to add onto your contract. These added the perfect touch to our day. So thankful to have found this venue. It was gorgeous, affordable, and the staff truly loves their job. Thank you NTEC!
Vendor response 06/16/2023
Linda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review! You and Anthony could n...
ot have been easier. Your wedding was awesome!!
Andie H
5.0
11/02/2022
My husband and I got married at the NTEC in September of 2022 and the entire process from inquiries, to virtual tours, to booking, to ongoing communication, and ease of event on the weekend of was absolutely perfect. Cathy and Charlotte were so wonderful to work with, and the staff was so helpful as well. We initially fell in love with the views and the outdoor reception area, but having the indoor ballroom available put our minds at ease with unpredictable weather/smoke in the area. I cannot recommend this venue enough.
Vendor response 11/02/2022
Andie, You, Jack, and your families were just delightful to work with. Thank you so much ...
for the review. It truly gladdens our hearts that we had a part in making your wedding perfect. WE CAN NOT wait to see photos :)
Lauren W
5.0
8/24/2022
We recently got married at the North Tahoe Event Center, and everything was a breeze! From the first time we reached out about a tour, to the contract/booking process, to planning and execution, they were so prompt and responsive at every step of the way.
Not only is the space beautiful, but the staff is so supportive and helpful. We looked at quite a few venues in Tahoe, but the Event Center was one of the only ones with both stunning views of the lake and a great indoor/outdoor option. With wildfires and COVID, it was great to know we could change up our ceremony and dinner space if needed!
Vendor response 08/24/2022
Lauren, you were just delightful to work with. Charlotte and I agree you were our most r...
elaxed and organized brides this whole season.
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a nice review.
Our very best wishes to you both.
Cathy
Melina P
5.0
8/19/2022
Had our wedding July 14, 2022. Since day one when I booked the venue Cathy and Charlotte have been super helpful answering any questions and making sure everything was on point. This Venue is so beautiful with lake view and beautiful lighting. Everything was perfect and so beautiful! I definitely recommend the North Lake Tahoe Event Center for any special occasion.
Vendor response 08/19/2022
Melina, You created a magical wedding and ceremony and YOU were especially beautiful yo...
urself, on your most perfect day. Wishing you lots of joy and happiness as you move forward with the next chapter in your lives.
Brenda M
5.0
8/19/2022
The North Lake Tahoe Event Center was a fabulous venue for our son's "Welcome Reception/Rehearsal Dinner". We hosted 70 people and Cathy and Team were extremely helpful in not only the planning process, but also on the day of the event. Our guests were blown away by the venue itself and the incredible views. I would recommend this location to everyone, not only for a Rehearsal Dinner but definitely for an intimate wedding. If you need to hire a bartender, for sure ask for Janel, she was amazing and beyond helpful. Thanks to all at the NTEC, you really made it easy for us to throw a wonderful party.
Vendor response 08/19/2022
Brenda, You were the most delightful MOG. Even with your travels in and out of the countr...
y, you were super organized and on top of all the details. I truly enjoyed working with you and hope to again, maybe a vow renewal???
Brea M
5.0
8/08/2022
North Tahoe Event Center was absolutely perfect. The staff are so friendly, accommodating, and truly cared about making the day perfect. The views were STUNNING. All our guests raved about the venue. The space was perfect. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in Tahoe. Truly 10/10!
Vendor response 08/09/2022
Brea, What a wonderful review. That is exactly how we want all of our couples to feel aft...
er their weddings. Absolutely perfect, love it. Charlotte and I wish you and Anthony a lifetime of happiness.
Christina I
5.0
3/28/2022
Cathy and Charlotte were so helpful, everything went perfectly, we had the best time at our wedding.
Vendor response 03/28/2022
We are so glad Christina, I'm going to call you next time I'm in Puerta Vallarta.
Amy G
5.0
11/26/2021
Cathy and Charlotte with the North Tahoe Event Center are a joy to work with. I'm a wedding planner based out of Seattle, WA and coordinating my clients' wedding with them was a breeze. All of the venue staff are friendly, knowledgable, and efficient.
Vendor response 11/30/2021
Thank you so much for giving us a review. You were a delight to work with as well. So gl...
ad Heather and Justin brought you to Lake Tahoe. Hope we can work together again.
Alli C
5.0
11/07/2021
We got married at the North Lake Tahoe Event Center this summer, and I cannot recommend this venue enough. Cathy and Charlotte did an amazing job coordinating in advance and making our day the very best we could imagine. Our guests LOVED being right on the beach, and having a room where you can actually see the lake from the inside is so unique. Seeing the Tahoe sunset was really unparalleled for our guests, and the room looked beautiful (they've done so many great updates recently). The venue offers a great catering partner, wonderful indoor/outdoor space, a huge patio area, and plenty of indoor options for any sized party. They also offer great wedding rentals to help your big day. You really can't find a better value! This venue literally allows guests to dip their toes in the sand and experience Tahoe in one magical night.
Vendor response 11/12/2021
Dear Alli and Josh, You had such a wonderful wedding and we are so glad that you shared i...
t with us.
Because of couples like you that are so nice and so great to work with, a little part of me is a little sad when a wedding is over and I won't be working with you anymore. Why don't you think about a 5-year anniversary party in 2026 and we will do it again??? Cathy
Dani B
5.0
9/14/2021
Absolutely amazing. We had to postpone our wedding for a year. Planning a Weddings is stressful, then Adding covid and a fire it was extremely stressful. But Cathy and her team were amazing. They helped us with everything and made our dream wedding come to life.
We are so happy we finally got married and couldn’t of picked a better place. We love north Tahoe event center.
Our guests said it was the best wedding they ever been too.
Thank you all once again for making our wedding so amazing and beautiful
Vendor response 09/15/2021
Dani, I loved working with you and your family over the past, however long it has been!
Lo...
ved your wedding, everything was beautiful.
Caren R
5.0
9/13/2021
The North Lake Tahoe Event Center is an amazing place to get married! My son and his wife had an outdoor wedding on the patio right on the beach.
We worked with Cathy who helped us navigate through challenging times with covid and the fires. We had blue sky and sunshine all day!
Stunning place to get married!
Vendor response 09/16/2021
Yahoo Caren, We did it, they are married. It was a long time coming. Really appreciate ...
your calm understanding nature through all the craziness. Best wishes to you all.
Leah N
5.0
7/24/2021
Great, affordable beach side venue! My husband and I can’t say enough good things! Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. And we can thank the north Tahoe event center and Bella affair catering for all their help!
They were always helpful throughout the planning process, and answered all my questions right away. We definitely would recommend this venue to anyone wanting a Tahoe wedding!
Vendor response 07/24/2021
Leah, Thanks for taking the time to give us such a nice review. Your wedding was amazing...
. Everything was beautiful and your friends and family were friendly and all had so much fun.
Thanks for sharing your day with us.
Ruth L
5.0
11/07/2019
9/1/19 Wedding Went Great!
On 9/1/19 at North Lake Tahoe Event Center, our daughter married our new son-in-law. In January, we reserved their Lakeview reception room and patio for the wedding. Kathy and her team were terrific. All our plans were executed well and the event went smoothly. We created wonderful wedding memories there and would recommend it to anyone considering a Lake Tahoe wedding.
- The Logsdons
Stephanie C
4.0
10/01/2017
We really loved the venue and the price was right. Most of our guests stayed at Ferrari's Crown Resort just a quick walk away, which was great in terms of allowing everyone to forget about their cars for the weekend. Keep in mind that the Event Center is on a very popular beach, so it is not too private in that regard, but it didn't bother us at all. The venue was easy to work with.
Lindsey M
5.0
8/21/2014
The North Tahoe Event Center was the perfect venue for our wedding. The staff was courteous, professional, and always willing to help. In addition, they were flexible with setup, clean up, and the rehearsal. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to have an affordable wedding on Lake Tahoe.
Amy H
4.0
9/05/2013
We chose this location because it was one of two in the area that would let us hold our wedding reception past 11pm. The beach setting was also beautiful! we brought in a lot of decorations and furniture because what they have is very "conference room". But with those additions we were able to transform the space to our liking. And, all the staff was extremely helpful and flexible in the planning and day-off the wedding.
Cami Z
3.0
8/21/2012
Not the cheapest, but it is Tahoe and on the beach! There were bystanders/beachgoers, but still a beautiful ceremony.
Kim K
5.0
8/17/2012
This was a great venue for a wedding for 120 people in North Tahoe. There are a few resorts up there to hold events, but they were all too expensive for what we needed. We held the service outside, taking advantage of the fact that it is literally on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Kathy at the Event Center was a pleasure to work with, and was able to adjust the initial plans to what we asked. The reception was inside, in a room with a wall of windows so that our guests could have that beautiful view as they were eating. We also moved the dancing outside on the patio which accomodated us perfectly!
Kim M
5.0
8/08/2012
This was a great venue for a wedding for 120 people in North Tahoe. There are a few resorts up there to hold events, but they were all too expensive for what we needed. We held the service outside, taking advantage of the fact that it is literally on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Kathy at the Event Center was a pleasure to work with, and was able to adjust the initial plans to what we asked. The reception was inside, in a room with a wall of windows so that our guests could have that beautiful view as they were eating. We also moved the dancing outside on the patio which accomodated us perfectly!
Danielle C
5.0
11/18/2011
Let's start by saying that Tahoe is a magical place to get married! The North Tahoe Event Center was no exception! It was wonderful all around! Gorgeous setting, excellent space for the whole event, reasonable price to rent out the whole Event Center, great staff and Kathy, the event coordinator at the Event Center was awesome! We had the beach, the mountains, the lake and plenty of space for everyone to say our vows in the sunshine, take beautiful photos, eat, dance, sing, and have a photo booth, kid area and room for our stuff. If we had to get married all over again, we would have our wedding here in a heartbeat!
Jenna D
4.0
10/16/2011
We had been scouting for a venue in the North Shore that would accomodate us using our own caterer; loking for a place that we could hold both our ceremony and reception. We had been looking for a few days while we were in Tahoe, but none of the venues we came accross would accomodate our special request. When we got back home to the Bay Area, we searched online and found the North Tahoe Event Center. We called them and confirmed they were willing to work with our caterer for an additional fee (per head). We quickly made another trip to Lake Tahoe to take a look at this location in person. We instantly fell in love with the location and the Lake View Room that we decided to use for our reception of 100 guests. Over the next year, we communicated to the staff at the Event Center by phone and email. Not all of our questions or concerns were answered...and we were given partial answers to some of our questions; and the information changed in some cases. We were unclear when our rental company would have access to the venue on the day of, until a few days prior to the wedding. We were under the impression that we would have to clear all the rentals from the venue the night of the wedding (which we had rented until 1:00am and had an hour after that to clean everything up), but the rental company actually was able to pick everything up the next day, thankfully this was all coordinated by our rental company. We had scheduled a time to meet our day-of-coordinator at the venue on a Sunday, which we made sure would be available by our point of contact at the venue; but the day before we were to meet our coordinator, we just so happened to decide to drop by and take a look at a causal reception being held there, and met one of the staff who indicated that the venue was not scheduled to be accessable the following day until hours after our scheduled meeting with our coordinator. He kindly rearranged his personal schedule to give us access to the building that Sunday. Another incident happened the day before and the day of the wedding which involved linens that the venue was to provide for the rectangular tables. The gentleman we had previously met had told us that there was only one white rectangular linen left for our event due to the events that were taking place the day prior. The next day,which was the day of, we met another staff member who told us that she is the one in charge of the linens and since they had such large events the day before, there was no way they could accomodate our wedding with all the linens we needed but she would get it all worked out with our coordinator. I still, to this day, have no idea how the white rectangular linens magically appearted when I arrived shortly before the ceremony. All the problems aside, the wedding turned out amazing. There was some added stress, but the venue made for a gorgeous location.
Melissa O
5.0
6/07/2011
We had our wedding at the North Tahoe Event Center. They were AMAZING to work with. Kathy is the best. They accommodated every request I had and made the day very special. I would recommend this place to anyone. Best bang for your buck at the Lake as well. Best of all worlds!
Shannon M
5.0
9/23/2010
We used this location for our reception and loved it. They were very easy to work with during the planning process. They don't have a lot of the restrictions that many wedding venues have which really helped in cutting costs. And our guests loved the location right on the beach.
Margot B
4.0
5/10/2010
It was affordable for our budget and on the lake (Lake Tahoe).;It has tacky (70's) decorations.
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