Schweitzer

ndra walking many slopes of the mountain to select an “off the trail” venue that was exactly the spot my daughter wanted to perform her vows. Every detail was discussed and executed to “beyond our expectations” . From our off the trail ceremony to the magnificent reception and dinner at the Sky House we could not have asked for a more beautiful and romantic wedding. Schweitzer Mountain is an ideal place for a summer, fall, winter or spring wedding.

ied to do as much of the planning as I could on my own, and can honestly say that if it weren’t for the Schweitzer staff (especially Cassandra and Amy) that the day would not have gone half as well as it did. Every person we came into contact with went above and beyond to accommodate us! For all that we got out of our experience, this venue was worth every penny.

ff did everything in their power to ensure everyone was calm, comfortable, and having a great time! Luckily the rain and thick clouds cleared out just after the ceremony & everyone was treated to the absolutely gorgeous views of Lake Pend Oreille on their chair lift ride back down to the village. Even with the less-than-ideal weather, we had the most magical & memorable day, and that is largely because of the setting of the venue & the awesome staff that make the magic happen behind the scenes! Cassandra & Amy from Group Sales were always quick to answer our questions and did their very best to accommodate any special requests we had. If you're contemplating getting married in northern Idaho or near the Spokane area, look no further than Schweitzer -- you and your guests are bound to have a wonderful time!

assandra. I was so relaxed the whole wedding and really able to enjoy every minute. We had stunning weather and gorgeous views. Our family and friends LOVED it saying it was the most beautiful wedding venue they’ve been to. Not to mention, the whole weekend feels like a celebration when everyone is staying in the village. The food was delicious and we were able to get kegs from local breweries. As others noted, the drinks are resort prices so expect to overpay. Overall though, it was fairly affordable for getting married and having cocktail hour on top of a mountain!!

o California's competitive wedding industry, we were shocked at how easy Cassandra and Amy made it for us every step of the way. Responding to our dozens of emails and questions, being flexible and organized, providing so many details. We weren't able to travel up and see the actual venue until two months before the wedding and we were blown away with how perfect our custom package was. And when the weather shifted at the last minute, it was still a breeze. We were married on the Musical Chairs Patio with stunning views and the reception was in the Lakeview Lodge at sunset. The catering was delicious and there were so many options to choose from! Reception and Bar staff were awesome. The whole night was seemless! Thank you Schweitzer!

the wedding and multiple times per day the week prior. They went above and beyond making sure we had the perfect day. Not to mention SMR waived the rescheduling fees when we had to push our date because of COVID. The reasons I didn't give 5 stars is because we had to use their caterer and bar service which was pretty expensive. Also, they don't allow any carts/trucks up the mountain so you have to use the chairlift. For the majority of people, it was no problem, however, those who are scared of heights ended up not coming to the ceremony. Finally, you pay for full package of lift tickets for the ceremony even if you have less people attending. If you have a full group of people not worried about heights and okay with spending a bit more on the bar and food, this is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I'd 100% reserve this wedding venue if we had to do it all over again. Thank you to the Schweitzer team again :)

. I could not have planned this Covid wedding without their help. It was like hiring wedding planners without the extra cost. Cassandra, Amy and Kim were extremely communicative, accommodating and helpful. They made everything go so smoothly during the planning process and day of and had an answer or solution for every possible thing. My fiancé and I were planning the wedding sight unseen from Washington and SMR was seriously the perfect team supporting us and making our day so special and memorable. We could not have asked for a better venue or support on our special day. Cassandra and Kim played such a huge part in our wedding plans and day I COULD NOT imagine it without them. Overall the most perfect wedding and venue we could have ever imagined. We are still in shock at how affordable everything was too. You will not be disappointed in selecting Schweitzer as your destination wedding location. We will definitely be back to visit!

have our dream wedding at the top of the mountain, but we weren’t going to be able to have our friends & family with us on our big day. We had to cancel about a month before our wedding and Cassandra was so incredible to work with. She empathized with our situation and was able to work with us on a reasonable cancellation plan. We will definitely be back at Schweitzer….hopefully for our reception in the SkyHouse! Thank you Cassandra and the Schweitzer Mountain staff for putting your customers first! It’s also worth noting that, up until our cancellation, Cassandra and the Schweitzer Mountain staff did a fantastic job helping us plan for our big day. They were well organized and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend the resort for anyone’s future wedding.

the new summit lodge, which is where we chose to have the rehearsal dinner. From the beginning, Schweitzer was very open to our ideas about the wedding, and even allowed us to hang our own bistro lights from the main lodge to the village clock tower. Schweitzer also allowed us to serve guests champagne as they boarded the chairlift and rode to the top for the summit ceremony. Activity spaces were setup as described, and the meal service was very good. In particular, I got a lot of compliments about the sirloin steak that was served – it was perfectly cooked. There are only a few reasons I haven’t given Schweitzer the full five stars. One of which was that I was not totally impressed with the White Pine lodging situation. In the summer heat, the small window air-conditioners that are used simply couldn’t keep up. The rooms and the hallways in the White Pine were uncomfortably hot, especially when you were to consider dressing in a full suit. Thankfully, last minute, I was allowed to rent the presidential suite at the Selkirk lodge, which had much more suitable air conditioning, and which I used for my groomsmen and me to get ready before the ceremony. Next, only weeks before the wedding, Schweitzer suddenly claimed that we would be required to be down the chairlift from the summit ceremony an hour earlier than was originally planned. As you can imagine, it was FAR too late in the game to change schedule, yet it was only after I cited early email communication from Schweitzer (which thankfully I saved) that they agreed to honor the original schedule. It was still stressful, nonetheless. As more minor details: one of the pony kegs that we requested for the reception dinner was not ordered, and champagne glasses were not filled when we were ready for the toast (causing a bit of a delay). I don’t believe we were charged for the pony keg that was given in consolation. Overall, it was a great wedding and after party. Everyone who came said they had a great time, and many of the mentioned details weren’t even noticed by guests.

illage group sales was awesome at providing great discounts for lodging for our guests, the lodging options were awesome, and all our guests had a great time. The staff at the reception in the Lakeview Lodge was great, efficient , and the meal was wonderful. I would recommend this if you are looking for a Mountain Top Wedding with a fantastic view! Great experience!

ng. The downfall is that it is pricey. It didn't seem like a lot of money at first, but then it was just one thing after another with fees and extra costs that it really started to add up. Also, the wedding coordinators are nice and great people, but we had a terrible experience with them. Little to no help or guidance, especially the day off when we needed it the most. We had a lot of guests even make comments about how unhelpful she was. If you factor the wedding coordinator into the price of what you pay, we definitely didn't get our moneys worth! But everything ended up going smooth and we had a beautiful and fantastic day!

as remarkable at keeping everything organized,on time and exhibiting a tremendous calm even when I realized the wedding cake flowers were in fact on top of the mountain. (She managed to get them down and in place before the guests arrived). To Marty Bennett who rounded up full length mirrors for the bridal party whom were getting ready in the White Pines Club and organized the cake table. To the chef for the wonderful meal served buffet style where the pork and chicken were moist, the green beans crisp and the salad garden fresh. We had rave reviews from our guests. The bartenders and waitresses, the bike patrol who retrieved several items that some guests had accidentally dropped from the chair lift. And, last but not least the personable Lifties and the behind the scene Sales Manager Matt Hofmann and Wedding Specialist Jamie Neptune. Thanks for hanging in there with us with all our questions and special requests during the planning stages. Your the best, Shelley Vincent

(a lot of venues are shut down or have limited capacity in the winter). The staff and wedding planners were very professional and made everything so easy for us--as close to stress-free on our big day as possible (which is a huge gift for any bride). Another big plus for us was that our guests got to stay in the resort hotels which were just a few hundred feet from the reception (because most people stayed on the mountain, it was our wedding plus a family and friend reunion in one, everyone had a great time!). Everything was close and convenient, and the view from the mountain looking out over the valley and the lake is amazing!!! Because the Schweitzer staff took care of us so well, we were even able to get some runs in on the slopes :) Highly recommended for winter and summer weddings!

you cannot beat the view!