Short answer: While we can’t provide an exact catering estimate, we typically see catering range between $60–$150 per person at our venue.

As a venue, here’s our best guidance to help you navigate catering with clarity:

1. Reach out to one or two caterers you genuinely love.

2. Request a sample proposal from your top choices so you can gage budget and options. Download our FREE GIFT:“Ask Your Caterer” template to ensure you’re asking the right questions.

3. Work with a professional wedding planner to help you navigate options — ideally before you begin formally vetting caterers.

Longer answer why we can’t answer your catering question as a venue in our full article HERE along with helpful tips!

Most of our couples invest between $60k–$150k for their full wedding experience at our venue.

This investment typically includes:
• Catering + beverages
• Vendor team (planner, photographer, DJ/entertainment, etc.)
• Rentals (tableware, glassware, napkins, dance floor)
• Restroom trailer
• Florals and personal décor

Common investment ranges we see:

• Catering: ~$60–$150 per person
• Vendor services (planner, DJ/MC, photographer): ~$10k–$20k
• Floral design: ~$3k-$10k
• Restroom trailer: ~$1,200–$2k
• Dance floor: ~$600–$1,400
• Tableware rentals: ~$10–$20 per person (utensils, napkins, cups — depending on design and service style)

Your final investment will depend on guest count, design vision, and vendor selections, but this reflects what we most commonly see for a beautifully executed celebration at our venue.

That said, you can absolutely reduce your overall budget by taking on select categories yourselves. We’ve seen couples invest closer to $30k by DIY-ing elements such as florals or catering, or by simplifying rentals and décor. Our in-house planner is happy to help support a range of approaches depending on your vision and level of involvement.

Yes, 10pm.

We have afterparty options that we can help arrange with you for celebrations that want to keep the party going from 10pm-2am, that are walking distance to our venue. We also have staff available to help pull of the transition from our venue to the after party venue seamlessly.

Because we often book 1–2 years in advance, a soft hold allows you to review our paperwork while keeping your desired date tentatively held on our calendar.

No payment is required. Simply share your preferred date and, if it’s available, we’ll send the agreement for your review and place a courtesy hold.

A soft hold gives you time to look everything over before making a final commitment. If another couple is ready to move forward on the same date, you’ll receive a 48-hour courtesy notice.

How does the 48-hour notice work?
If another couple is prepared to book your date, you’ll have 48 hours to submit your signed agreement and deposit to officially secure it.

Please note that pricing and availability are subject to change at any time. Your date and selected pricing plan are only confirmed once your signed agreement and deposit have been received.

Yes. Day of Event Coordination is required to ensure smoothness and quality of event. If you need assistance finding a day-of coordinator, we have recommendations of several we work closely with and have in-house services.

Absolutely! We collaborate with a network of skilled artisans and resources to ensure your event is distinctive and memorable.

TahoeEngaged.com is our public directory with prestigious vetted vendors to explore.

Our Olympic Valley Stables vendor list is exclusively reserved for our booked clients, featuring experts in floral design, decor styling, catering, food trucks, restroom facilities, musicians, entertainment, and so much more, who have proven excellence at our venue.

Yes we have x4 gas fire pits that are available to use 10ft outside of the tent.

Wood-burning fires are permitted when fire danger is not high!  We have three wood fire pits plus wood when this is allowed typically June only. 

We provide use of cowboy kitchen, 3 compartment bar sinks, plus several outdoor water spigots for catering with potable Tahoe Tap water which is some of the best water in the world. In our rentals we offer water dispensers for your connivence.

The barn has a 100amp main with 3 dedicated 20amp 110 volt circuits to the tent area, bar, lounges, restroom trailer zone as well are other areas of the property. Typically this is more than enough for most events and no backup generator is needed.

We do not have a set capacity for events. For larger groups, please contact us. Our average wedding size is 50-250 guests. Please contact us directly to discuss your wedding.

You may BYOB! This is a big money saver as corkage is included in site fee. A licensed bar tender is required to serve due to liability.

Not directly. although we accept Zelle, Venmo, Paypal or Check. Paypal does allow you to connect your credit card to your account. We also offer cash discounts and crypto.

Yes, as long as they're well behaved and well taken care of. We love animals and we no longer have horses onsite. Clients can hire horses, burros, and highland cattle for local vendors.

No over-night lodging, we do offer two private guest suites on-site for your convenience. We partner with stunning Airbnbs and VRBOs located walking distance, ensuring we can accommodate parties of any size. The nearby ski resort Palisades is just a short walk away, also offers a variety of lodging with addition to Everline, Plumbjack, & Olympic Village Inn. Contact us to learn more about the perfect accommodations for your stay and booking a room block nearby.

All packages are for full access of venue site, including reception tent, string lighting, teepee, wedding arena, and bridal/groom lounges, and overnight guest parking.  We will provide you with a list of our preferred vendors for all your rental needs, contact us for our reccos.

Reno or Sacramento.

We provide on-site parking for up to 50 cars, included in your event package. With carpooling, this accommodates approximately 150 guests. To ensure the safety of all attendees, we allow overnight parking to prevent drinking and driving. Should you require additional parking spaces, a shuttle service will be necessary. Contact us for more information.

For items included in the Full Bliss package (tables, chairs, umbrellas, sand-colored linens, etc.), is setup and cleanup covered?
Yes — setup and cleanup for all items included in the Full Bliss package are handled by our team at Olympic Valley Stables. We’ll arrange the tables, chairs, and included décor according to your preferred layout. At the end of the celebration, you can simply leave these items in place and we’ll take care of the breakdown and cleanup.

What about personal or outside rental items?
Any items you bring in yourselves — such as custom backdrops, table numbers, or rentals outside of our collection — can be gathered and left in a designated area for later pickup. There’s no need to clear them the night of your event. Pickup can typically be arranged for the following day (or within a flexible window), and we’re happy to coordinate timing with you to make it easy.

Yes, there's no other fees in our packages.