The newly married pair hold champagne glasses high over the bluff of Emerald Bay

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Outdoor Tahoe Weddings: Simple and Affordable

Weddings in nature are incontrovertibly an exciting undertaking, and two prominent aspects that brides and grooms find attractive about planning an outdoor Tahoe wedding are the simplicity of arranging for the venue in addition to the affordability of hosting their event in the open air. Though many private resorts and beaches can be costly, there are several locations in Lake Tahoe that are relatively inexpensive and can be acquired simply, which greatly facilitates efforts to join in matrimony and avoid much of the complexities associated with wedding planning.

Kids watch as mom and dad marry
Minister prays for the marriage participants

Exploring the Simple Sites of Tahoe

If you know where to search, you’ll find that there are a few public beaches and parks in Lake Tahoe accessible for weddings that don’t require booking, and, in some cases, a permit either, making it convenient and economical to conduct a ceremony in a beautiful area. This is a particularly great benefit for couples who plan a very brief engagement or for those who decide to move their marriage date forward and find it necessary to obtain a location on short notice.This can be a difficult chore if the wedding is to take place at an indoor facility or wedding hall where reservations usually need to be made far in advance, especially when trying to schedule the occasion during the summer months when wedding season is in full blossom.

Furthermore, depending on the amount of guests that will be attending your event, if a permit is necessary to conduct a wedding at one of these select locations, the cost for acquisition of it oftentimes is equitable. Judicious permit fees make it possible to obtain a reasonably priced venue.

The Community Setting at Regan Beach

The two young girls look at their mom and dad while standing in the water

The wedding site at Regan Beach, for example, is a beautiful community beach area in South Lake Tahoe where weddings occur throughout the various seasons. For very small parties consisting of just a few guests, weddings on the beach can frequently be hosted without a reservation, though this is mainly dependent on the time of year.

In essence, the wedding venue cost could potentially be minimized and can be obtained on a moment’s notice without any compromise of the natural beauty that abounds at more costly locations. Emerald Bay and Logan Shoals, also found along the shores of Tahoe, are similar examples of existing outdoor sites that are available without prearrangement and have minimal permit fees.

Conclusion

If a destination wedding is on your mind with the desire to have a cost-effective, simplistic ritual, an outdoor Tahoe ceremony is a worthwhile plan. It’s a perfect option for the marriage potentials that are penny-wise and prefer a way to exchange their vows at a bargain price while simultaneously avoiding the hassles of complex planning, all without concession of quality of venue on a momentous day.

Additional Resources

Simple Tahoe weddings in the outdoors occur around the lake throughout the year, and there are local coordinators that can assist you with planning your upcoming event. You can also give our staff a call or view our website for various location ideas. Or, for more edifying tips, visit our blog containing informative articles on a variety of topics.