SAND HARBOR
Wedding Photography by Wade Snider
Incline Village, Nevada
Sand Harbor is one of the most iconic spots on the lake. Granite boulders, turquoise water, and tall pines surround you. It feels quiet, raw, and completely unreal when the light starts to shift.
Weddings here are simple. You can hold the ceremony on the beach, under the Ramada, or on the rocks near the water. The views don’t need decor. The setting does the work.
Late afternoon light is soft and warm. Sunset over the lake is the kind of moment people actually stop and watch. Golden hour works from every angle.
The layout is easy. You can move from ceremony to portraits to a beach reception without losing momentum. Sand, stone, water, and trees give you natural texture in every frame.
If you’re getting married at Sand Harbor, you don’t need to overthink it. Let the place speak for itself. I’ll make sure the photos do too.
VENUE SNAPSHOT
Location: Lake Tahoe, NV
Venue: Sand Harbor State Park
Style: Raw lakeside beauty, forested beach, granite boulders
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Ceremony Options: Beachfront, Ramada shade structure, or rocky shoreline
Reception Options: Picnic-style by the water, casual beach gathering, or offsite dinner nearby
Best Light: Sunset over the lake, late afternoon glow through the pines
Favorite Spot: The granite outcroppings right on the water for portraits
Photographer Insight: One wedding per day means space to breathe. The setting is already perfect, so the focus stays on people, light, and the landscape. You get sand, forest, water, and sky all in one place.
Looking for a Sand Harbor wedding photographer? I know how to work with the light and layout here without turning it into a production. Let’s keep it honest and beautiful.
https://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park
