Everline Resort wedding photographer · Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe
The whole valley is your backdrop.
You never have to leave.
- Location
- Olympic Valley, CA
- Capacity
- Up to 600 guests
- Stay
- Guests stay on site
- From Truckee
- About 20 minutes
Everline Resort wedding photography · Olympic Valley, California
A mountain resort. Everything in one place.
Everline sits at the base of Olympic Valley with KT-22 and Granite Chief right behind it and the meadow out front. It used to be the Resort at Squaw Creek. Your guests stay there, eat there and dance there, and nobody drives a mountain road at midnight.
I'm a Truckee-based wedding photographer, about 20 minutes away, and I've photographed Everline in every season. Megan and John got married here in winter after a fresh snow, with a golden hour in the valley I still think about. It's the same valley as Palisades Tahoe, where I've shot more weddings than anywhere, so I know exactly when the light leaves.
Everline Resort wedding venue · The details
What it’s actually like.
Resort · Meadow · Mountain views
Everline Resort & Spa
A full resort in the middle of the valley. Indoor and outdoor ceremony options, a big ballroom, in-house catering with a pastry chef who does the cake, and room blocks for your guests. Hotel guests and other events share the property. Your spaces are yours.
- Address
- 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
- Old name
- The Resort at Squaw Creek
- Capacity
- Up to 600 guests in the Grand Sierra ballroom
- Ceremony
- The Pavilion by the waterfall, or the meadow on the golf course
- Planner
- A professional coordinator is required
- Best light
- Before the sun drops behind the mountain. As early as 3:45pm in winter, around 7pm in summer.
- My favorite
- Golden hour in the valley after a fresh snow
Where it happens · Capacities from the resort
Ceremony · Outdoor
The Pavilion
Up to 400 guests
Next to a 250-foot waterfall. The main outdoor ceremony spot.
Ceremony · Outdoor
The Links meadow
Up to 250 guests
A grassy meadow on the golf course, ringed by trees. Seasonal, with time restrictions.
Reception · Indoor
Grand Sierra
Up to 600 guests
The big ballroom. 18-foot ceilings and windows looking out at the golf course and the mountains.
There are smaller rooms too, like Granite Chief with its fireplace and patio, and restaurant spaces with private decks for rehearsal dinners. Ask the resort's event team for current options.
Everline Resort weddings by season
Same valley. Four different venues.
Winter
My favorite. After a fresh snow the valley goes quiet and white. The catch is the sun can be behind the mountain by 3:45pm, so plan a first look and get portraits done early.
Spring
Snow still on the peaks and big spring ski days. The meadow can be wet or still under snow, so check what the golf course looks like before you plan an outdoor ceremony.
Summer
Green and wide open. The meadow and the Pavilion are at their best. The sun dips behind the mountain around 7pm, so you have more room in the timeline, but it still leaves before sunset.
Fall
Quieter after the summer rush, with cool evenings and low warm light. Days get short fast, so the ceremony moves earlier as the season goes on.
Everline Resort wedding gallery
A real wedding. Right here.
Megan & JohnEverline Resort · WinterSee the gallery
Everline Resort wedding planning tips
Things nobody tells you.
01
Use the new name everywhere.
Half your guests and a lot of vendors still call it Squaw Creek. Put Everline Resort and Spa and 400 Squaw Creek Road on the website, the invitations and every vendor timeline.
02
Hire a coordinator first.
The resort requires one. Book them before the rest of your team so they can work through the resort's vendor rules and timelines with you.
03
Do a first look. Especially in winter.
Same valley as Palisades, same light. In winter the sun can be behind the mountain by 3:45pm, in summer around 7pm. A first look gets portraits, wedding party and family done before the ceremony so you don't miss cocktail hour.
04
Plan around the mountain, not sunset.
Sunset on your phone is not when the light leaves the valley. Build the timeline back from when the sun dips behind the mountain on your date.
05
Pad the winter travel.
Snow, chain controls and ski traffic. Give guests and vendors extra time and tell people flying into Reno what the drive can look like in a storm.
06
Use the mountain next door.
Palisades Tahoe is right there. If you want High Camp or the village for portraits or an after party, plan it into the day.
Read the full honest guide to EverlineLight, seasons and Olympic Valley
Everline Resort wedding FAQ
Questions couples actually ask.
Is Everline Resort the same as the Resort at Squaw Creek?
Yes. Everline Resort and Spa is the former Resort at Squaw Creek, at 400 Squaw Creek Road in Olympic Valley. Put the new name and the full address on everything you send guests and vendors.
How many guests can Everline Resort host for a wedding?
The Grand Sierra ballroom holds up to 600 guests, according to the resort. Outdoors, the Pavilion holds up to 400 and the golf course meadow holds up to 250. Smaller rooms like Granite Chief work for intimate dinners. Confirm current numbers with the resort.
Where can you have a ceremony at Everline Resort?
The two main outdoor ceremony sites are the Pavilion, next to a 250-foot waterfall, and the meadow on the golf course. The golf course is seasonal and has time restrictions. Indoor spaces cover winter and bad weather.
Do I need a wedding planner at Everline Resort?
Yes. The resort requires a professional wedding coordinator for every wedding. Book one early. They're the person who works with the resort's event team on your timeline.
What time should an Everline Resort wedding ceremony be?
Earlier than you think. Everline is in Olympic Valley, the same valley as Palisades Tahoe, and the sun drops behind the mountains long before actual sunset. In winter it can be gone by 3:45pm. In summer it dips behind the mountain around 7pm. Build the timeline back from when the light leaves the valley, not from sunset.
Should we do a first look at Everline Resort?
For a winter wedding, yes. The light is gone so early that a first look is the only way to get your portraits, the wedding party and family photos done without missing cocktail hour. In summer you have more room, but a first look still gives you a relaxed portrait session and more time with each other. With a second shooter we can split family and wedding party photos while the second covers cocktail hour.
Is Everline Resort good for a winter wedding?
Yes, with planning. After a fresh snow the valley is quiet, white and beautiful. Winter also means snow on the roads, chain controls and ski season crowds, so pad travel time for guests and vendors.
Does Wade Snider photograph weddings at Everline Resort?
Yes. I'm based in Truckee, about 20 minutes away, and I've photographed Everline in every season, including Megan and John's winter wedding. Send your date through the contact page and I'll tell you if I'm free.
Planning an Everline Resort wedding?
Let's beat the ridgeline.
Send your date and the season you're thinking about. I'll tell you if I'm free and how I'd build the day around the light in the valley.
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