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Meetings
Within a few hour’s drive of Silicon Valley, our Lake Tahoe meeting venue offers an ideal destination away from the city. Surrounded by pine-covered mountains, The Ritz-Carlton encourages meeting attendees to disconnect to make way for inspiration and innovation. Ideal for corporate retreats, incentive trips, galas and annual conferences, the resort offers a collection of Lake Tahoe event and meeting venues, ballrooms and outdoor spaces paired with professional services including catering.
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Meetings & Events
Our Lake Tahoe meeting venue include two ballrooms and private outdoor terraces
Offers & Packages
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom is the epitome of luxury and grandeur, accommodating up to 478 guests. With its high ceilings, elegant décor, and state-of-the-art amenities, this magnificent Lake Tahoe event venue is perfect for large conferences, galas, and weddings, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
The Pines Foyer offers a welcoming ambiance with its elegant decor and natural light. Ideal for pre-event gatherings and cocktail receptions, this versatile Lake Tahoe event and meeting venue provides a sophisticated backdrop for socializing and enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. Outside is a terrace that has views of the Highlands Gondola and the Martis Valley.
The Bristlecone meeting space combines modern functionality with rustic charm. This meeting venue is suitable for board meetings and features advanced audiovisual equipment, access to outdoor patio space, and a floor-to-ceiling window.
Designed as an intimate breakout venue, the Whitebark meeting room offers 544 square feet of thoughtfully appointed space, complemented by state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities to support seamless presentations and collaboration.
Topgolf Swing Suites
A year-round attraction, the Topgolf Swing Suites blend private sports entertainment simulators with sophisticated leisure. Step into a lively atmosphere with your own state-of-the-art virtual gaming experience, curated cocktails and bites, your personal guest experience attendant, and shuffleboard table. Whether you are looking for a fun evening or experiential team-building event, the Topgolf Swing Suites offer immersive entertainment, redefined.
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Lake Club, The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Elevate your next group gathering at the Lake Club, a premier waterfront destination. Whether hosting a corporate retreat, team bonding experience, private dinner, or a holiday party, our lakeside venue offers a memorable setting. Enjoy bespoke services, customized dining experiences, and personalized activities tailored to your group's preferences.
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The resort’s full-service luxury destination service team provides a helping hand in a wide range of services to create noteworthy corporate meetings and events.
Services offered include:
- Transportation Management
- Activities and Tours
- Meeting Support Services
- Team Building Activities
- Themed Décor
Full service audiovisual and internet rentals provided by INSPIRE. Set-up staff available for 24 hours, seven days a week. Rates Vary.
Audiovisual Equipment Rental & Services Include:
Internet Service
- Individual Wifi
- Group Wifi
- Daily Dedicated Bandwidth
- Public Static IP Address
Audiovisual Service
- Presentation Packages with Projector
- Sound System Package
- Audio Accessories including Microphones and Speakers
- Laptop Rentals
Presentation Accessories
- Printer
- Flipchart Easel
- Presentation Remote
- Conference Speaker Phone
WEDDINGS
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Weddings & Occasions
The Ritz-Carlton is dedicated to creating a unique wedding experience from intimate to extravagant
Your Love Story Begins in Lake Tahoe
Your wedding day should be spent enjoying every moment rather than focusing on every detail. Cherish the most special occasion for you and your loved one, knowing our Ladies and Gentlemen will take care of everything for you from the welcome reception to the cake cutting. Take pleasure in luxurious surroundings while sharing every moment of your dream celebration in our luxury Lake Tahoe wedding venues. Share your wedding vision with us. Please contact our Group Sales Coordinator at (530) 562-3076 for more information.
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Set amid the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains and along the north shore of Lake Tahoe, the resort offers a fairytale venue for weddings and receptions. Indoor and outdoor event spaces capture the surrounding natural beauty, from the slope-side Meadows to the valley-view Ritz-Carlton Ballroom.
Lake Club
Host your next special event on the picturesque shores of Lake Tahoe. From intimate wedding ceremonies to rehearsal dinners and engagement parties, this unique space offer awe-inspiring views of Lake Tahoe for any celebration. Our personalized service and event specialists will be there every step of the way to ensure every detail is perfect, creating an indelible experience for all who attend.
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The Meadows
With an expansive slope side location on Northstar Resort, set amongst the High Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Meadows is a stunning, luxury Lake Tahoe wedding venue for an outdoor mountain top ceremony for up to 400 guests.
The Woods
Set amongst the Pines, The Woods provides a forest-like setting for a ceremony of up to 200 guests.
Fireside Terrace
This 2,000 square foot stone terrace is highlighted by a seven-foot outdoor fire feature that will bring magic to your wedding ceremony for up to 180 guests.
Culinary Excellence
From hors d’oeuvres to late night bites and custom cocktails, our culinary team is here to curate the perfect flavors for your special day.
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The Private Dining Room at Manzanita
Experience rustic California cuisine with a mountain resort influence with an intimate dinner for up to 25 guests in the private dining room at Manzanita.
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom exudes Tahoe mountain elegance with soaring ceilings with wooden beams, wrought iron chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom accommodates wedding receptions of up to 400 guests.
Pines Ballroom
Accompanied by a private outdoor terrace and expansive foyer, the Pines Ballroom is an ideally suited Lake Tahoe wedding venue for up to 180 guests.
Your wedding is the most important day in your life and we want to help you make it memorable.
Do you have recommendations on photographers, florists, music and other vendors?
We are pleased to provide an extensive list of the finest special event professionals in the area. These individuals have provided impeccable service and products to our guests in the past, please contact the Catering Sales Manager to request this list.
Will we need a wedding planner to assist us with our plans?
While our Special Events team will assist with many on-site details, we do require a professional wedding planner to ensure your wedding day is seamless from beginning to end. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe special events manager is the on-site liaison between your wedding planner and the hotel operations team.
What are the responsibilities of a Ritz-Carlton Special Events Manager?
- Make recommendations for event professionals to include wedding coordination, entertainment, floral, photography, ceremony officiant, and amenities.
- Act as a menu consultant for all food and beverage selections.
- Detail your banquet event orders and wedding resume outlining your event.
- Create an estimate of charges outlining your financial commitments and deposit schedule.
- Create a floor plan of your function space for seating arrangements.
- Personally oversee the details of the bride and groom’s room reservations (If applicable).
- Oversee the ceremony and reception room(s) setup, food preparation, and other hotel operations.
- Be the on-site liaison between your wedding coordinator and hotel operations.
- Ensure a seamless transition to the hotel’s Banquet Manager once the grand entrance has occurred.
- Review your banquet checks for accuracy prior to the completion of the final bill.
What are the responsibilities of a Wedding Planner?
- Assist with etiquette and protocol for invitations, family matters, ceremony and toasts.
- Create a timeline for your entire wedding day, including the ceremony and reception to supply to the Special Events Manager.
- Organize and coordinate your ceremony rehearsal. Remind bridal party of all pertinent “call times” and “don’t forgets” on the wedding day.
- Confirm call times and details with all vendors several days prior to the wedding day.
- Ensure the ladies have their corsages and bouquets, etc., and assist with pinning of the gentlemen’s boutonnières.
- Deliver and arrange ceremony programs, escort cards, place cards, favors and any personal items.
- Coordinate your actual ceremony (i.e., line up bride party, assist bride with dress, etc.)
- Coordinate your reception (i.e., grand entrance, first dance, toasts, cake cutting, etc.)
- Coordinate with vendors and the Hotel Special Events Manager to ensure timeliness of your events.
- Collect any personal items you may have brought at the conclusion of the reception.
- Count and collect all wedding gifts and deliver them to the appropriate location at the conclusion of your event.
Should I make an appointment to see the hotel?
You are always welcome to visit the hotel at any time; however, an advanced appointment is required for a wedding site tour with the Catering Sales Manager- wedding specialist. So that we may guarantee availability and provide the best experience for your visit, please coordinate the appointment at least 10 days prior to your visit.
How do I secure my wedding date and venue?
Your initial visit is led by the Catering Sales Manager. She will conduct a thorough walk thru of the venues and check available dates, space and locations to consider. To secure a wedding date, please request a Catering Agreement from the Catering Sales Manager. A signed agreement and deposit is due to finalize the date. Your details are then turned over to a Ritz-Carlton Special Events team to begin the planning process of your wedding.
What does the venue fee include?
The venue fee includes the rental of the ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner reception locations. Also includes setup and teardown of venues, garden ceremony chairs, standard banquet chairs for dinner, cocktail tables, round dinner tables, standard linens, flatware, stemware, and china. Indoor backup space is included for all outdoor venues. Pricing is exclusive of service charge and sales tax.
How late can the celebration go?
The venue fee includes use of the indoor reception venue until 12:00 midnight. To continue the celebrations after midnight, there is a $1,000 per hour venue fee. All alcohol sales must conclude at 1:59am. Outdoor venues must conclude at 10:00pm
Can I host my ceremony only at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe?
While our indoor and outdoor ceremony sites are generally reserved exclusively for those couples hosting their reception at the Resort, ceremony-only options become available just 90 days prior to the event date.
What is the average cost per person for food and beverage?
Based on our current banquet wedding package, the pricing starts at $325 - $375 per person, both of which are exclusive of service charge and sales tax. These averages are based on a the wedding package which includes a hosted bar for four hours, passed hors d’oeuvres during your welcome reception, two-course plated dinner experience, wedding cake or dessert, tableside wine service with the dinner and coffee/tea service. Additional hours of bar and/or menu enhancements will have separate pricing.
Can you please clarify the Food and Beverage Minimum?
The food and beverage minimum is the minimum spend you are responsible for regardless of the final guest count, excluding service charge and sales tax. It is a minimum spend for use of the venue on a particular day. The minimum is reached with the wedding package price and any additions of food or beverage added to the package, totals typically exceed the minimum. Should you fall below the food and beverage minimum, we will work with you to enhance or upgrade your menu offerings to help you achieve your minimum.
Can food and beverage be brought in from the outside?
The resort must provide all food and beverage items for your event. Offsite catering can be approved by culinary team for specialty cuisines only, please contact Catering Sales Manager for pricing. The sale and service of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the California State Liquor Commission, and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is responsible for the administration of those regulations. It is our policy that all alcoholic beverages must be provided by the resort.
Are dogs allowed onsite and to be a part of our wedding?
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a pet-friendly resort and welcomes dogs to participate in your special day.
Where does the bridal party get ready before the wedding?
Many of our brides choose to stay with us the evening before their wedding and the night of their wedding, therefore have the use of their room for changing. Your florist, bridesmaids and family members may bring any flowers, dresses and makeup into your room.
What are the fees for parking? Can I pay for all guests parking?
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers valet parking only. The current valet parking charges are $35 per day for event only parking and $65 per day for overnight guests. You may choose to host your guests parking charges by applying the charges to your master bill. Alternatively they may pay individually. The wedding party is responsible for any vendor parking as well which may be added to your master account.
How can I obtain a marriage license in Placer County?
You can also obtain a Marriage License right in North Lake Tahoe – at Placer County’s satellite office, located at 5225 N. Lake Blvd. in Carnelian Bay. However, you must have an appointment, and the office hours only run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To schedule an appointment, call 530-886-5610.
Regardless of the occasion of your celebration, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe provides a memorable setting for your event. Your special occasions deserve the attention to detail for which The Ritz-Carlton is known. From the private dining room in Manzanita to an elaborate gala in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, we specialize in creating events your guests will remember for a lifetime.
Contact Our Group Sales Coordinator
Tel: 530.562.3076
Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
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| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 60.0x110.0x13.0 | 6600.0 | 520 | 300 | 193 | 215 | 478 | 400 |
| Pines Ballroom | 38.0x79.0x17.0 | 3002.0 | 235 | 145 | 88 | 98 | 218 | 180 |
| Whitebark | 17.0x32.0x13.0 | 544.0 | 43 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 39 | 30 |
| Bristlecone Boardroom | 16.0x29.0x13.0 | 464.0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Meadows (Outdoor Space) | 60.0x110.0x1.0 | 6600.0 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 400 |
| The Woods (Outdoor Space) | 30.0x50.0x1.0 | 1500.0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| Montesa Terrace | 91.0x81.0x1.0 | 7371.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 210 |
| Fireside Terrace | 71.0x27.0x1.0 | 1733.0 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 120 |
| Salon I | 36.0x60.0x13.0 | 2160.0 | 170 | 108 | 63 | 51 | 157 | 120 |
| Salon II | 34.0x60.0x13.0 | 2040.0 | 160 | 108 | 60 | 51 | 148 | 120 |
| Salon III | 38.0x60.0x13.0 | 2280.0 | 180 | 108 | 67 | 54 | 165 | 130 |
| Salon I & Salon II | 70.0x60.0x13.0 | 4200.0 | 330 | 216 | 123 | 102 | 305 | 240 |
| Salon II & Salon III | 72.0x60.0x13.0 | 4320.0 | 340 | 216 | 127 | 105 | 313 | 250 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer | 27.0x126.0x17.0 | 2313.0 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 90 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Terrace | 24.0x113.0x1.0 | 2712.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 |
| Whitebark Foyer | 18.0x27.0x17.0 | 500.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Sugar Pine | 15.0x16.0x13.0 | 240.0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Sugar Pine Foyer | 15.0x8.0x17.0 | 120.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pines Foyer | 34.0x92.0x17.0 | 1803.0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 70 |
| Pines Terrace | 35.0x112.0x1.0 | 2695.0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 130 |
| Ponderosa | 22.0x38.0x13.0 | 836.0 | 66 | 36 | 22 | 26 | 61 | 50 |
| Pinyon | 19.0x38.0x13.0 | 722.0 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 40 |
| Lodgepole | 19.0x38.0x13.0 | 722.0 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 40 |
| Foxtail | 19.0x38.0x13.0 | 722.0 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 40 |
| Ponderosa & Pinyon | 41.0x38.0x13.0 | 1558.0 | 123 | 66 | 44 | 56 | 113 | 90 |
| Ponderosa, Pinyon & Lodgepole | 60.0x38.0x13.0 | 2280.0 | 180 | 96 | 66 | 86 | 165 | 130 |
| Foxtail & Lodgepole | 38.0x38.0x13.0 | 1444.0 | 114 | 60 | 44 | 60 | 104 | 80 |
| Foxtail, Lodgepole & Pinyon | 57.0x38.0x13.0 | 2166.0 | 171 | 90 | 66 | 90 | 156 | 120 |
| Pinyon & Lodgepole | 38.0x38.0x13.0 | 1444.0 | 114 | 60 | 44 | 60 | 104 | 80 |
| Manzanita Private Dining Room | 10.0x33.0x10.0 | 330.0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Topgolf Swing Suites | -x-x- | 1659.0 | - | - | - | - | 30 | - |
| Lake Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | -x-x- | 1950.0 | - | - | - | - | 80 | - |
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 18.3x33.5x4 | 613.2 | 520 | 300 | 193 | 215 | 478 | 400 |
| Pines Ballroom | 11.6x24.1x5.2 | 278.9 | 235 | 145 | 88 | 98 | 218 | 180 |
| Whitebark | 5.2x9.8x4 | 50.5 | 43 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 39 | 30 |
| Bristlecone Boardroom | 4.9x8.8x4 | 43.1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Meadows (Outdoor Space) | 18.3x33.5x0.3 | 613.2 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 400 |
| The Woods (Outdoor Space) | 9.1x15.2x0.3 | 139.4 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| Montesa Terrace | 27.7x24.7x0.3 | 684.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 210 |
| Fireside Terrace | 21.6x8.2x0.3 | 161 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 120 |
| Salon I | 11x18.3x4 | 200.7 | 170 | 108 | 63 | 51 | 157 | 120 |
| Salon II | 10.4x18.3x4 | 189.5 | 160 | 108 | 60 | 51 | 148 | 120 |
| Salon III | 11.6x18.3x4 | 211.8 | 180 | 108 | 67 | 54 | 165 | 130 |
| Salon I & Salon II | 21.3x18.3x4 | 390.2 | 330 | 216 | 123 | 102 | 305 | 240 |
| Salon II & Salon III | 21.9x18.3x4 | 401.3 | 340 | 216 | 127 | 105 | 313 | 250 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer | 8.2x38.4x5.2 | 214.9 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 90 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Terrace | 7.3x34.4x0.3 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 |
| Whitebark Foyer | 5.5x8.2x5.2 | 46.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Sugar Pine | 4.6x4.9x4 | 22.3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Sugar Pine Foyer | 4.6x2.4x5.2 | 11.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pines Foyer | 10.4x28x5.2 | 167.5 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 70 |
| Pines Terrace | 10.7x34.1x0.3 | 250.4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 130 |
| Ponderosa | 6.7x11.6x4 | 77.7 | 66 | 36 | 22 | 26 | 61 | 50 |
| Pinyon | 5.8x11.6x4 | 67.1 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 40 |
| Lodgepole | 5.8x11.6x4 | 67.1 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 40 |
| Foxtail | 5.8x11.6x4 | 67.1 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 40 |
| Ponderosa & Pinyon | 12.5x11.6x4 | 144.7 | 123 | 66 | 44 | 56 | 113 | 90 |
| Ponderosa, Pinyon & Lodgepole | 18.3x11.6x4 | 211.8 | 180 | 96 | 66 | 86 | 165 | 130 |
| Foxtail & Lodgepole | 11.6x11.6x4 | 134.2 | 114 | 60 | 44 | 60 | 104 | 80 |
| Foxtail, Lodgepole & Pinyon | 17.4x11.6x4 | 201.2 | 171 | 90 | 66 | 90 | 156 | 120 |
| Pinyon & Lodgepole | 11.6x11.6x4 | 134.2 | 114 | 60 | 44 | 60 | 104 | 80 |
| Manzanita Private Dining Room | 3x10.1x3 | 30.7 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Topgolf Swing Suites | -x-x- | 154.1 | - | - | - | - | 30 | - |
| Lake Club, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | -x-x- | 181.2 | - | - | - | - | 80 | - |
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Audio-Visual Equipment
- LCD Panel
- LCD Projector
- Microphone
- Overhead Projector
- PA System
- TV
- TV Production Service Provider
- Teleconferencing
- Video Camera
- Videoconferencing
- Wireless Internet
Event Services
- Event Lighting
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Direction Signs
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Installed Stage
- Lobby Bulletin Board
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Podium Lectern
- Polling Devices
- Portable Stage
- Spotlights
- Stack Chairs
- Tables
- Wall Charts
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- Overnight Delivery/Pickup
- Post/Parcel
- Printers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has 7 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. It has a capacity of 520.
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe provides wedding services.
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