Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada and California › Wedding Venues › Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue
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About Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue
Based in Carson City, Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue works with couples planning weddings throughout Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada and California. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as L&N Party Rentals, Brick & Pine Studio. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Carson City, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino
- Staybridge Suites
- Nugget Hotel
- Hardman House
- Carson Tahoe Hotel
- St Charles Historic Hotel, Carson City NV
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Lake Tahoe
How much do wedding venues cost in Lake Tahoe?
Venue pricing in Lake Tahoe spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Lake Tahoe?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Lake Tahoe weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are June, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43° | 18° | 16% | 4:21 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Feb | 43° | 19° | 21% | 5:00 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 24° | 19% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 53° | 28° | 13% | 7:01 PM | 7:37 PM |
| May | 62° | 33° | 12% | 7:27 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 72° | 38° | 3% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 42° | 3% | 7:45 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 41° | 2% | 7:17 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 35° | 2% | 6:32 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 29° | 9% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 23° | 15% | 4:06 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec | 43° | 18° | 19% | 3:56 PM | 4:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at South Lake Tahoe Airport (3.0 mi from Lake Tahoe). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Lake Tahoe.
Getting to Lake Tahoe
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| TKF Truckee Tahoe Airport | 28 mi | 40 min |
| RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport | 40 mi | 1 hr |
| SMF Sacramento International Airport | 89 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 155 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Lake Tahoe; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1875 Fair Wy, Carson City, NV 89701, USA
- Where
- Carson City · 22 miles northeast of central Lake Tahoe
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Lake Tahoe
- One of 142 wedding venues we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (775) 885-2100
- Website
- Visit site
From Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue's website
“Golf Courses In and Near Carson City, Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. Empire Ranch Golf Course has become one of the best public golf courses in Reno, Truckee and Sacramento.”empireranchgolfcourse.com
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Around Carson City
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 23 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Lake Tahoe.
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