Mountain Weddings in Lake Tahoe
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Our Wedding Services:
• Wedding Venue
• Food & Beverage
• Lodging
• Tables, Chairs, Linen, Dinnerware, Service Staff
• Activities
• Transportation
• And SO much more!
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Palisades Tahoe boasts a selection of picturesque spaces to say "I do" and celebrate in style. If you wish to be mountaintop while committing to forever with the one you love, the Upper Deck at High Camp is simply breathtaking. Overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Mountains, a clear day in this setting cannot be beaten. Invite up to 225 of your friends and family for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and your big day will be the talk of the town. Then, meander inside for a reception of 175 guests in the Terrace Room at High Camp. Boasting contemporary trimmings and equally scenic views, this event space at the top of Olympic Valley will be the backdrop to a delectable feast followed by dance floor grooving. If you would rather be enveloped by aspen trees as you look up at the mountains, the Garden at Olympic Village Event Center is a dreamy location. With space for 225 seats, your nearest and dearest can watch you take this next step before celebrating with a tipple. Mountainside, the Olympic Village Events Center is the perfect rustic indoor venue for a dinner reception, also seating 225 people. Definitively romantic, the exposed wooden beams, entire wall of windows, fairy lights overhead, and gas fireplace set the scene for an evening of love. The Alpine Lodge offers happy couples the chance to stay in one place, from walking down the aisle to dancing their last dance. Right in the center of the Sierra Nevada, you will be amazed by the panoramic views of greenery and treetops. Take your adoration outdoors for the entire day with the joy of 225 friends and family around you.
When you choose to start forever at Palisades Tahoe, they will provide everything you need for a successful occasion. Ceremony inclusions consist of folding chairs, a beautiful arch, a flute of champagne per guest on arrival, a water station, and pre-wedding access for your party as a rehearsal space. The team offers furniture, linen, napkins, tableware, catering equipment, serving staff, a full bar setup, two firepits, votive candles, and more for reception hires.
Palisades Tahoe is a ceremony and reception venue located in Olympic Valley, CA.
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Reviews
4.7
out of 5.029 reviews
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Palisades Tahoe is consistently praised by multiple reviewers for its breathtaking views, exceptional service, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the cozy and relaxing atmosphere at venues such as the Olympic Village Lodge and High Camp, with special mentions for staff members like Jenna, Tyler, and Mercedes who provided excellent service and made the wedding planning process seamless. The staff's ability to handle unforeseeable circumstances, such as a nearby fire, and turn it into an amazing and memorable event, further cements Palisades Tahoe as a top-notch wedding venue, with guests describing their experiences as magical and unforgettable.Review photos
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Shelby L
5.0
10/24/2024
Palisades Tahoe was the first - and only - wedding reception venue we toured when we got engaged. When we walked into the Olympic Village Lodge it had a cozy and relaxing atmosphere that is exactly what we were looking for on our wedding day. We instantly connected with Jenna in Sales and were able to get a wedding date in the Fall which is exactly what we had hoped for. Throughout the wedding planning process we worked with Tyler, who always accommodated for my now husband and I's busy traveling work schedules and need to sometimes meet outside of typical office hours. Tyler always promptly replied to us, and had everything up to date instantly, which was amazing. This made us inclined to also rent out Bar One for our Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Drinks the night before our wedding. Again, this was extremely easy to work with Tyler on and the results were even better than we expected. We received so many compliments and positive reviews from our wedding guests, both following the night before at Bar One and following our wedding at the Olympic Village Lodge. If I could get married all over again, I wouldn't change a thing and couldn't thank Palisades enough for providing the perfect venue for us.
Connor M
5.0
9/19/2024
If I could give Palisades six stars, I would.
Our wedding was absolutely incredible and unforgettable. The ceremony and reception were at High Camp, and I can say that the pictures of the view, which look great, still don’t do the location justice. The setting is breathtaking, and the quality of the food and drinks was top notch. The chefs accommodated all of our dietary restrictions, and everyone agreed that the food was wonderful. The dessert chef, in particular, went above and beyond to make gorgeous and delicious desserts that also accommodated our restrictions, and the cake was spectacular.
What truly made this venue a six star experience, however, was how they handled the unforeseeable. Despite a nearby fire that left our entire group stranded on the mountain without power, the experience was STILL amazing. Kelsey and the staff who were with us did an incredible job managing the situation while keeping us entertained, and we ended up loving the whole thing despite the “stuck on a mountain without power” deal. It would have been very easy for the experience to be tense and difficult, but we ended up enjoying it immensely. We got to have a dance party under the stars at the height of the Perseid meteor shower. Guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. If the Palisades staff can handle a situation like ours and turn it into a magical and unforgettable night, then they can handle anything.
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Joe G
5.0
8/25/2024
Incredible, amazing, best day ever! We got married at High Camp and it was everything we wanted in a wedding venue. I particularly liked the dance floor (it always felt packed), the amazing views, and unique layout. Palisades is a special place that is both outdoorsy / mountain, and also elegant, fun, and best of all, has great people working there. We worked with Mercedes who is now one of our favorite people. Mercedes made us feel like our big day was important to her, too; she cared about all the little details; and she has a knack for helping us work through decisions / obstacles. On the wedding day itself, she not only made the day perfect but also hyped the party. She and our wedding planner were having fun getting the dance party going. We love Palisades, Mercedes, and the whole team! Couldn’t be happier with our choice of Palisades.
Brittany P
5.0
6/26/2024
Our wedding at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe was absolutely perfect. The location and views were breathtaking, even with the high wind adding a dramatic touch. The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, ensuring every detail was flawless. Mercedes, our specialist, was a tremendous help throughout the planning process, making everything seamless and stress-free.
Peter T
5.0
6/20/2024
Where to begin! We were so fortunate to host our wedding here, and the middle of June was just the perfect time with comfortable temperatures throughout the night. We chose to have it at the Olympic Valley Event Center, which we thought provided better flowers and location then going to high camp where it can get windy and colder. We loved the simplicity of booking through Palisades, as your catering/decorations/after party/brunch can all be taken care of by the resort, and having things centrally located is great for family and friends coming in from out of town! Special shout out to their dinner and dessert chefs, who were able to make a fabulous meal for 190 people! If I had to do it all over again, I would choose this place 10/10 times.
Emma E
5.0
6/16/2023
A dream wedding venue, especially if you love nature/the mountains. We had so much fun on our big day, and Palisades Tahoe took care of everything so we really were able to live in the moment. Mercedes knows everything about High Camp and the resort, and she was there every step of the way answering all of our questions (and she somehow managed to keep the planning fun too). We are SO grateful for her expertise, and we couldn't recommend Palisades Tahoe enough.
Lindsay M
5.0
6/11/2023
We had the wedding weekend of our dreams at Palisades this spring. It's hard to imagine a better setting for a wedding in Tahoe. We toured several venues but ultimately settled on Palisades because it offered the ideal setting for the full wedding weekend we envisioned. The Village and nearby hotels ensure that guests can stay within walking distance of the venue, and our guests absolutely LOVED this. We had so much fun running into our favorite people all over the Village throughout the weekend, and the Village offers stunning scenery with tons of dining options for pre/post-wedding events. The rooms in the Village are cozy, comfortable, and wildly convenient. Reservations specialist Maddi was incredibly helpful in ensuring that our families had lodging as close in proximity as possible to make our wedding day seamless.
From the beginning, Jenna in sales was easy to work with as we formalized our wedding booking. Throughout the planning process, our venue coordinator Kelsey was always on top of things. We planned for our ceremony and reception to be held at the Olympic Village Event Center, but due to record snowfall covering the ceremony lawn at OVEC, we were offered the opportunity to have our ceremony at High Camp. This offer came less than a month before our wedding! Kelsey was incredible in her efforts to accommodate this change and make our split ceremony/reception happen. We had many backup plans lined up too, which made us feel confident in our planning regardless of the forecast.
High Camp is a breathtaking place to get married. Our guests are still raving about the tram ride and the stunning ceremony backdrop. We personally loved the tram rides with our closest family and friends, too. The two of us couldn't imagine a more special place to make our vows to each other. Our main concern about High Camp was the wind, but even on a windy day, it was stunning and the wind didn't detract from our ceremony at all (just make sure your officiant has a way to secure their pages in the wind!).
OVEC is a similarly wonderful space for a reception. It is a large, cohesive space that facilitates wonderful mingling between guests and great dancing later in the night. We very much enjoyed holding an outdoor cocktail hour on the deck, and many of our guests continued to enjoy the deck and firepits later into the night. We saw one major drawback at OVEC - as a luxury wedding venue, Palisades really needs to update their chairs. Their standard chairs look like chairs you'd see in a Quality Inn conference room. We ended up renting from Celebrations to achieve the vision we had for our reception decor, which was a hassle for all involved that could have easily been avoided if Palisades had more elegant equipment of their own.
We LOVED the food, as did our guests. The desserts were our very favorite part. Pastry chef Cortney created the wedding cake of the groom's wildest dreams - it literally looked like something you'd see on a baking TV show! Our guests are still talking about the cake.
At the end of the day, Palisades is a corporation - it often feels very corporate during the planning process. There were several instances when we had redundant communication, and even received a large and inaccurate bill while we were on our honeymoon even though our final balance had been paid prior to the wedding. You can tell that there are many, many people involved in the process and communication is often lost or disjointed. However, in the few weeks leading up to our wedding, planning felt much more personal and much less corporate.
Overall, we had a truly perfect wedding weekend at Palisades and wouldn't have changed a thing!
Sarah N
5.0
1/13/2023
Planning a multi-day Indian wedding is challenging, but planning a destination Indian wedding in Tahoe came with an incredible number of benefits and challenges. Somehow, the wedding and event coordination team at Palisades managed to take on 200 out-of-town guests and 3 days of events and turn it into the best weekend of our lives! From the attentive guest experience for our friends and family staying on-site to curating a brand new Indian fusion menu for our mountaintop Sangeet, Mercedes and her team went above and beyond to make everything perfect. Our guests are still talking about how incredible our locations were (Sangeet at High Camp, Ceremony in front of Olympic Valley Lodge and Reception inside the lodge) and I still can't believe how lucky we were to find our dream venue. Every single person we worked with went out of their way to work with us and our families and did it with the most positive, professional and proactive mentality that made us feel so comfortable and excited. Choose Palisades and I guarantee you'll have the best possible guest experience and scenery for your big day!
Audrey K
5.0
9/26/2022
We had our wedding at High Camp on 7/9/22 and our rehearsal dinner at the Plaza Bar the night prior, and it was the absolute BEST weekend ever!
We are located in Maryland and never got a chance to formally tour the venue in person, so Jenna did multiple FaceTime tours for us to be able to experience everything and make a decision.
Matt and I are both very type A and didn’t hire a wedding planner, so we had a ton of detailed questions about the contract and other logistics for the venue. Our AMAZING venue coordinator Mercedes spent hours and hours with us on several Zoom calls answering all our questions leading up to the event. Mercedes and Palisades did a great job with clearly spelling out and communicating every detail to us. Mercedes even went above and beyond to let us ship (too many) boxes to her personal office since we were coming from out of town (sorry, Mercedes!). More importantly, she was even more wonderful the weekend of the wedding! She took the time to meet with us several times in person leading up to the event, and made sure everything ran SO smoothly!
We arrived a week early and were able to do some really cool activities with some of our guests in and around Palisades! Our favorites were the Tahoe Via, Shirley canyon trail, Truckee river rafting, and going out to dinner and drinks in the village as more people started to arrive in town.
I had a large wedding party, so I was worried about whether the 3-bedroom suite would be enough space for us. Even with 11 bridesmaids, moms, a few close friends, and our hair/makeup artists, it was no issue!
It goes without saying that the photo opportunities at this venue were unreal. We did our first look in a field off of the road that leads into the Village area (~1 min drive).
The tram and the ceremony location were stunning. The literal only downside was that it was windy at High Camp on our day, so my MOH had to remove my veil towards the beginning of the ceremony. I wouldn’t trade the views for any other scenario! Thankfully we didn’t have to use the weather backup location, but we did check it out and it also would have been stunning.
For the reception, we chose the buffet with salmon and steak. I’m obviously a bit biased, but I legitimately thought it was the best wedding food I’ve ever had. I was most hesitant about booking this venue because of the non-traditional dance floor, but it ended up being perfect! For special dances (including a silly, choreographed wedding party routine - because I’m a dance teacher), we invited guests to gather around the dance floor to watch. Later in the nigh, the walls, proximity to the bar, and square footage made EVERYONE feel comfortable joining the dance floor and have so SO much fun! The dance floor was packed the entire night!
After dinner, our photographers pulled us outside to walk behind High Camp to find another, somehow even dreamier spot for sunset photos.
Throughout our stay, the entire Palisades staff made us feel so special and welcomed. We were planning to leave for our honeymoon in Yosemite after the wedding, but with the wildfires at the time, we ended up changing our plans last minute and staying in the Tahoe area. Palisades was SO accommodating and even moved things around so that we could continue staying in our room while paying a lower rate.
All things considered, Palisades Tahoe gave us the perfect wedding experience. THANK YOU so much to Mercedes and everyone at Palisades Tahoe! ❤️❤️
Lindsay F
5.0
8/12/2022
Where to begin!! We got married here on 7/23/22 and had the absolute BEST experience. My mom and I looked at six venues in early summer 2021 before booking Palisades Tahoe High Camp (previously Squaw valley). From the initial tour, Jenna did an amazing job of answering all my questions and setting appropriate expectations for the wedding day with backup plans should the weather not cooperate for High Camp. Eventually we transitioned over to Mercedes as our venue coordinator and we couldn’t be more thrilled about our experience working with her. She made everything as seamless as possible and was willing to accommodate some unique touches we requested (hanging our Michigan flag at high camp, serving our favorite coffee, etc.). Everyone raved about the food (we chose the buffet for timeline purposes and it turned out beautifully) and we couldn’t be happier with the service provided across the board—from the tram operators to the servers and bartenders. They were super accommodating for allergies as well (I’m gluten free and my sister is dairy free). We also booked our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Base Camp and had a great experience. It was the perfect space for hosting that type of event! Overall, we had our dream wedding and that wouldn’t have been possible without this venue!!
Emily R
5.0
7/27/2022
We had the most amazing wedding and team though Palisades at the Olympic Village Event Center. The night before we had our rehearsal at the venue and rehearsal dinner at the BarOne Patio. We were one of the many Covid couples who had to postpone, and Palisades worked with us through the entire process to make everything great. Even though they had some turnover on their team over the past 2 years, they were always very responsive and kept us up to date with any of their team changes.
It was really nice knowing they do not book multiple weddings on the same day even though they have multiple venues. Though there were other weddings or events on other days of the weekend, the team was so amazing and made us feel like we were the only ones.
The bar pricing was very reasonable for the quality, the food was amazing (we’ve heard from many attendees that it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had), and their service staff and team were so friendly and helpful. Special shout-out to Mercedes and Caitlin for giving us such an amazing day we’ll never forget.
Kirsten R
5.0
7/05/2022
We wanted an adventurous wedding for all our guests coming from out of town and that's what we got! We got married at High Camp on a gorgeous day, which is super lucky since there is no guarantee with weather and the Tram operation. The food was AMAZING, our guests raved about it which you don't hear much at weddings. It was so great to have everything done for us, we didn't have to worry about any set up or bartenders, etc. They even have a great list of local vendors that know the venue best so our hired help all worked like a well oiled machine.
Vendor response 07/07/2022
Congratulations Kirsten & Noah! We enjoyed working with you and are honored to have been a...
part of your beautiful celebrations. Please come back soon to visit. We all wish you a lifetime of love & happiness. Cheers!
Mary E
1.0
6/29/2022
I was the bride in a recent Palisades wedding. I had an abysmal experience with the team there. They were extremely unhelpful and communication was severely lacking. It took 24+ hours to respond to an email that we sent 72 hours before our wedding and we only received a response once we texted the next day to follow up. The wedding coordinator was extremely combatant. It was a hellish week of waiting and stressful conversations where they never appeared on "our team." We were also locked out of our rooms on wedding day, causing a delay. Forget trying to do a bride & groom cocktail there. Even if you're paying for the most expensive tier of alcohol, anything they deem "specialty cocktail" will run you another $15 per drink on top of the hourly rate you are already paying. The contract certainly did not clearly state that. We felt like we were given the bait and switch on the weather and the possibility of a venue change for a summer wedding. Facts were poorly misrepresented and we would never have booked this venue had we known. It's really a shame as we were so excited to get married there. I found the whole ordeal so frustrating that I'm taking time out of my honeymoon to leave this review. Book High Camp at your own risk and know that a venue change is likely.
Vendor response 07/07/2022
Hello Mary (bride of Jon V.)
We are sorry that you and your new husband were unable to hav...
e the High Camp wedding experience. The aerial tram operations have associated risks that may prevent it’s use and therefore access to our mountain top venue, High Camp. The aerial tram will not operate in unsafe circumstances, which was explained to you during your sales communications, as worded within your wedding contract, was communicated during the planning phase and at your wedding tasting appointment, and was addressed when the weather forecast included your anticipated wedding date. Because of these potential risk factors that are out of anyone’s control, you were also contracted a weather backup plan at the Event Center and at no additional cost. Your final wedding invoice does not include the aerial tram fee, therefore it does not reflect cost of a wedding at High Camp. Rain was not the deciding factor to close the tram on the afternoon of your wedding day, but rather it was the lightening storm. Safety is our number one priority and our team reserves the right to make final decisions based on the safety of your guests and our staff. Our fully staffed team provided you setup concessions and flexibility in the weather policy which has not been offered in the past and will not be offered to future couples. Although the aerial tram began lightening hold earlier in the day, at shortly before 3pm our Mountain Manager deemed it unsafe to operate the aerial tram in the lightening storm. Your guests were then directed to the backup location where there was an indoor ceremony option and an outdoor ceremony option. With lightening in the area that afternoon and evening, the safety call to move your event to the backup location was the right decision for the safety of your guests and our staff. With regard to the lodging key, this should not have happened and we apologize for the malfunction. This issue has been escalated to the Lodging General Manager to prevent this from happening in the future. Mary & Jon, our team takes your feedback and our experience working with you seriously and as a learning opportunity. We will continue to strive to offer the best experience possible to our guests and staff. We wish you love and happiness.
Jon V
1.0
6/27/2022
DO NOT TRUST THEM. The venue pictured above is what you’ll pay for but it’s not where you’ll get married. We booked our wedding at High Camp in late June 2022. Jenna told us that unless there was a late season snow storm or sustained 35 MPH winds we would be fine to have it up there.
In the weeks leading up to our wedding (once they had our money) Mercedes completely changed the narrative about the weather. She very rudely told us it was likely that we would need to move everything to the backup venue at the bottom of the mountain. The day before the wedding we spoke to an employee who told us that they haven’t had enough staff to operate High Camp recently, and that’s why they’ve been leaning into the weather excuse. We asked if this was the case and of course, they said it wasn’t, but still continued to pressure us to move the wedding to back up venue. It rained for 20 minutes on our wedding day. We begged and pleaded with them to let the rain pass, as the forecast said it would. The end result, we got married on beautiful, calm, sunny day….at the back up venue. The icing on the cake was when they mistakenly deactivated our hotel key cards an hour before the wedding. I wish we got married anywhere but here. I hope this review prevents others from falling victim to another Palisades Tahoe bait and switch.
Vendor response 06/27/2022
Hello Jon,
We are sorry that you and your new wife were unable to have the High Camp wedd...
ing experience. The aerial tram operations have associated risks that may prevent it’s use and therefore access to our mountain top venue, High Camp.
The aerial tram will not operate in unsafe circumstances, which was explained to you during your sales communications, as worded within your wedding contract, was communicated during the planning phase and at your wedding tasting appointment, and was addressed when the weather forecast included your anticipated wedding date. Because of these potential risk factors that are out of anyone’s control, you were also contracted a weather backup plan at the Event Center and at no additional cost.
Your final wedding invoice does not include the aerial tram fee, therefore it does not reflect cost of a wedding at High Camp.
Rain was not the deciding factor to close the tram on the afternoon of your wedding day, but rather it was the lightening storm. Safety is our number one priority and our team reserves the right to make final decisions based on the safety of your guests and our staff. Our fully staffed team provided you setup concessions and flexibility in the weather policy which has not been offered in the past and will not be offered to future couples. Although the aerial tram began lightening hold earlier in the day, at shortly before 3pm our Mountain Manager deemed it unsafe to operate the aerial tram in the lightening storm. Your guests were then directed to the backup location where there was an indoor ceremony option and an outdoor ceremony option.
With lightening in the area that afternoon and evening, the safety call to move your event to the backup location was the right decision for the safety of your guests and our staff.
With regard to the lodging key, this should not have happened and we apologize for the malfunction. This issue has been escalated to the Lodging General Manager to prevent this from happening in the future.
Jon, our team takes your feedback and our experience working with you seriously and as a learning opportunity. We will continue to strive to offer the best experience possible to our guests and staff. We wish you and your new wife a lifetime of love and happiness.
Katie O
5.0
6/30/2021
Our wedding and reception at high camp were perfect! We had our coordinator switched up on us 2 months before the wedding but it all went smoothly. Shannon, our coordinator, was so hard working and amazing. She went above and beyond and helped put our minds at ease. The bartenders and waitstaff were incredible, service was amazing. My sister-in-law stepped away from cocktail hour to breastfeed her son and one of them saw her and brought her a tray of the appetizers! The views of course are gorgeous and our guests loved the tram ride and scenery! Would absolutely recommend!
Devin S
5.0
1/26/2020
We couldn't have asked for a better day up at High Camp!! Mercedes and her team had everything so nicely done and we never had to worry about anything, it was amazing! The view was spectacular and the day ran so smoothly, can't say enough good things about this place!
Jessica K
5.0
12/27/2019
We had our 85 guest wedding on 8/24/19. The ceremony was on the lawn by Cushing Pond, cocktail hour on the deck and reception inside the Plaza Bar. We were so happy with our choice to go with Squaw and the location. The spot with the mountains rising behind you was gorgeous and it was easy for guests to get around given close proximity from ceremony to reception. Squaw was very good to work with. We were given a Facilities Planner, Mercedes, who provided excellent service and such a big help - especially since I didn't have a hired wedding planner. Overall we felt that Squaw was a really great "one stop shop" since your contract covers food and beverage, the space, tables, chairs, linens, etc. You have options to customize if you want - but you can keep it simple and go with what they've got! The food Squaw provided was impressive and exceeded expectations. We had their pastry chef make us a small cutting cake and individual desserts and they were so yummy. The Tahoe shaped sugar cookies were just perfect. Thank you Squaw for a making our dream wedding come true!
McKenna K
5.0
12/05/2019
An amazing mountain venue! We got married mid November at Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley and it was absolutely wonderful!! There are so many beautiful places to have pictures taken! Our deciding factor for choosing Squaw, was we had a lot of out of town guests coming and we wanted a venue that could provide not only lodging accommodations, but also had fun things for guests to do who were staying multiple nights.
On top of it, Squaw's staff is so great to work with. Our planner, Caitlin, was beyond amazing in helping us make our wedding day perfect. The chef and baker met our expectations on everything (we seriously had so many compliments on the food from our guests!), and their serving staff was professional and kind. If you want a beautiful Tahoe area wedding, tour Squaw. You won't regret it.
Kate R
5.0
11/07/2019
This venue is absolutely insane! My husband (!!) and I got married there in September and not only did we have an awesome planner (Mercedes❤️) but we also had the Mountains and Lake Tahoe in the background of one of the most important days of our lives (which makes for some pretty amazing pictures), some great food, and a day we will never forget.
Basia R
5.0
10/09/2019
Wow - I could not have asked for a better wedding day. The team at Squaw is absolutely incredible. We had the pleasure of working with Mercedes during my wedding planning process and she made it so stress-free, fun, and personable. Mercedes always made herself available and was extremely responsive. She even worked with my mother-in-law directly for the welcome party we planned for the night before at Plaza Bar. We had our ceremony off-site but our reception was at High Camp. What a dream! Our guests loved riding the gondola and the views at the top are absolutely breathtaking. The service staff from the bartenders to the chefs were top notch. Everyone complimented the food and the service throughout the night and as the bride I felt very comfortable that everything was taken care of. If you want a unique wedding venue that mixes Tahoe charm with classic elegance, this is your place. Thank you, Mercedes and team!!
Brittany F
5.0
9/21/2019
Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true. High Camp is hands down the most stunning venue I’ve ever seen, and all of our guests were completely blown away. Not to mention, the food is delicious! Honestly, none of it would have been possible without Mercedes. She’s an unbelievable person to have on your side on your wedding day. When other vendors backed out of their responsibilities or fell short, Mercedes stepped in and handled it always going above and beyond for us. Every wedding has little hiccups along the way but honestly none of it mattered because Mercedes is the most amazing problem solver. Most importantly, she’s FUN as f*ck! There are a lot of emotions happening on your wedding day, and Mercedes always kept us laughing. She was the one person reminding us to eat, bringing us appetizers and drinks, and making sure we took care of ourselves that day. I couldn’t recommend this venue more. The setting is beyond stunning, and the entire staff is so sweet and helpful. Your guests will definitely be impressed with your wedding and I’m sure you’ll want to keep Mercedes as a friend forever like we do.🖤
john o
5.0
7/04/2019
The Venue was spectacular, food was great and Mercedes our wedding planner was outstanding.
The staff did a terrific job from planning to execution of the event. We could not be happier with our event.
DENISE E
5.0
1/09/2019
We got married at Squaw Valley in the Olympic Village Lodge on December 8 2018. We had the most perfect winter wedding. Mercedes helped us with coordinating all of the venue details and she was awesome. Everything turned out perfect and went smoothly. The catering is amazing as well, we had plated dinners and it was all so good. Squaw has a special place in our hearts since we spend most of our winters skiing there and now it will be the place we tied the knot. Squaw is so easy to work with and on the day of our wedding, the staff made sure that everything was taken care of. Everyone had the best time and raved about the venue. We filled the room with Christmas trees and it looked so beautiful. I don't have a single complaint about having our wedding at Squaw Valley.
Tara J
5.0
10/18/2017
We got married at the Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw on 10-14-17 and we could not have picked a better place to tie the knot. Everything was beautiful and went so smoothly. The staff at Squaw from the event coordinators, to the waitstaff to the bar tenders was incredibly professional, kind and attentive. The venue is beautiful and the food is so good! We would highly recommend having your wedding here!
Gina I
5.0
9/24/2017
Mercedes was very supportive and attentive leading up to the wedding. We appreciated her input which helped us think through the little details for our day. On the day-of, she was onsite to ensure that things went smoothly. She even set aside a plate of appetizers for us knowing that we would be too busy saying hello and socializing with our family and friends. Thank you, Mercedes!
Sara J
5.0
8/12/2017
We were married on 7.7.17 at Olympic Village Lodge (OVL) in the Resort at Squaw Valley. The experience was everything we could have ever hoped for and so much more. Mercedes was our Squaw event coordinator and was personable, reliable, punctual, and really great at her job. The snow capped mountaintops were a perfect backdrop for our ceremony and OVL was spacious enough to hold 174 of our nearest and dearest friends and family, yet cozy enough to provide an intimate atmosphere complete with market lights.
Emily B
4.0
11/18/2013
My wedding was everything I hoped it would be. I loved the venue and the food was amazing. They were helpful and accomodating. I recommend using the Plaza Bar for a fun reception atmosphere. You can have a smores bar outside with their firepits. The ceremony spot is amazing with views of the mountain. The only drawback is the food can be a bit pricey as you have to use their catering. It's worth it though, because the food was fabulous!
Alison P
5.0
9/30/2013
After looking at many venues in the north Lake Tahoe area, we settled on the The Village at Squaw Valley. Our biggest decision was not whether to have it in Squaw but which of The Villages venues to use - we were torn between High Camp and the Olympic Village Lodget. We chose the Olympic Village Lodge in the end because the size of the room allowed us to do some really fun stuff, like adding couches and a lounge area next to the over-sized fireplace and having a photobooth with lots of props and fun stuff.
Working with Jessie, the wedding coordinator for the village, was a truly pleasure. She was so helpful every step of the way. Since we live in Washington DC we had to rely on Jessie a lot especially for vendor recommendations and just general knowledge of the area. I cannot thank her enough for all her help!
The Village was perfect for our guests (who traveled from all over the world) because everything they needed was just steps away; no need to travel any further. From skiing to shopping to restaurants / bars... everything is just right there. And it was so nice to have everyone in the Village. The accommodations were great too. Most of our family and friends stayed in condos in the Village.. They loved the convenience of having a full kitchen and lovely facilities and being right in the Village.
One big thing we wanted was for everyone (skiers and non-skiers alike) to have the opportunity to experience Squaw from High Camp. Since we didn't do our reception at High Camp we opted to do an Apres Ski at high camp the day after the wedding. It was perfect. We had spiked hot cocoa, cocktails, hot pretzel and other snacks and just enjoyed the views. The hot tubs were open, everyone just hung out and enjoyed the lovely spring weather after a fun day of skiing. We provided tram tickets for those who weren't already on the mountain skiing. It was just a great way to spend the afternoon. Jessie coordinated all the details of the Apres Ski and I can say it was definitely a great way to end the perfect wedding weekend!
Lindsay K
5.0
11/05/2010
we got married on 10-10-10 and we got a group rate for all of our guest everyone loved were there rooms and I would recommond them again for sure !!!!
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