Big Bear Mountain Resort 880 Summit Blvd • Big Bear Lake • CA 92315


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Alpine magic awaits at this stunning resort spread across four breathtaking locations encompassing thirteen unique venues. From intimate mountain-top elopements to grand al fresco gatherings to luxurious lodge soirees, the dramatic high-country backdrop and fresh mountain air take celebrations at this iconic ski destination to the next level.
  • Diverse venue options at each site let you design your perfect day. You might whisk your guests up a chairlift for a ceremony at the summit or say “I do” on a slopeside deck with panoramic views; dine in a modern lodge with apres-ski vibes or on an intimate patio surrounded by towering pines; or keep it simple and host the whole event in a serene, sunkissed meadow at the mountain’s base.
  • All-inclusive packages and resort amenities take the guesswork out of planning, with tiered options to fit your budget and vision, design-your-own menus with cool enhancements, and additional services like tent rentals for weather protection. The planning process is eased by the resort's experienced wedding coordinators, who will take you through the timeline every step of the way.

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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?

Elopements at Big Bear Mountain Resort start at $1,550 and include:

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Ceremony arch & chairs
  • Ceremony rehearsal, setup, and cleanup
  • Private mountaintop terrain for stunning photos
  • Four signature wedding props
  • On-site security

Package is for up to 12 guests and is available Monday–Sunday.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $14,500/event and up
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Space reserved
    • Guest count
    • Event duration
    • Package chosen
    • Type of event
  • All-Inclusive wedding packages include:

    • Custom venue selection
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Ceremony arch, chairs, and rehearsal
    • Served dinner buffet
    • Champagne toast
    • House linens and tableware
    • Customized signage and four signature wedding props
    • Service and display tables
    • Beverage station with ice
    • On-site security
    • Setup & cleanup
    • And more!

    Ceremony-only packages start at $5,995 and are available Monday–Thursday. Contact the venue for more details.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Big Bear Mountain Resort, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Big Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake offers all-inclusive packages that bundle a wedding coordinator, ceremony arch, custom and directional signage, private mountaintop terrain for photos, a served dinner buffet, champagne toast, house linens and tableware, ceremony and reception chairs, service and display tables, four signature wedding props, a beverage station with ice, your ceremony rehearsal, on-site security and full setup and cleanup. The one thing you'll bring yourself is your wedding cake, with day-of delivery. Extras like tent rentals, shuttle service, firepits and yard games, s'mores or dessert stations and an indoor afterparty can be added on.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Big Bear Mountain Resort, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can have both at Big Bear Mountain Resort, and several venues host your ceremony and reception in the same spot: the Sundeck at Bear Mountain, The Meadows and the Slopeside Deck at Snow Summit, and the Base Area at Snow Valley. At Bear Mountain Golf Course, you'll say your vows on a fairway, then take a "just married" cart ride to your reception. Ceremony-only spots like Skyline Taphouse and Top of Chair 9 are there if you're dreaming of a summit view.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Big Bear Mountain Resort or do we have to use yours?

Big Bear Mountain Resort provides all food and drinks in-house, except your wedding cake, which you'll bring in with day-of delivery. You can hire an outside caterer for food only, with a corkage fee, but outside alcohol isn't allowed. Non-preferred vendors submit a certificate of insurance about 3 months out, and you're welcome to hire a personal coordinator alongside the resort's coordinator. Once you've signed and paid your deposit, the resort shares its list of local florists, bakeries, DJs and photographers.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Big Bear Mountain Resort, and is there a minimum?

At Big Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, all-inclusive wedding packages start at $14,500 per event, and your final price moves with the day of the week, time of year, venue, guest count, how long your event runs and which package you choose. Monday–Thursday dates open up the ceremony-only package, starting at $5,995, and elopements for up to 12 guests start at $1,550 any day of the week. Payment comes in four non-refundable installments of 25% each: at booking, then 6 months, 3 months and 30 days before the wedding. Budget a little extra for your cake and any add-ons, like tent rentals or shuttle service.

How long do we get at Big Bear Mountain Resort, and when does the music have to stop?

Receptions at Big Bear Mountain Resort wrap up by 10pm, since the City of Big Bear Lake's sound ordinance sets the cutoff. Want to keep the party going? You can book an indoor afterparty for up to 30 guests. Weddings run May–October, with events between 6am and 10pm daily, and your package includes full setup and cleanup so you can focus on celebrating.

If it rains on our wedding day at Big Bear Mountain Resort, what would the backup ceremony actually look like?

At Big Bear Mountain Resort, your rain plan is a tent, which you can rent for an additional fee. You'll decide on the tent 7 days before your wedding, and it's set up 24 hours ahead, so you can keep an eye on the forecast before you commit. May–October is the resort's wedding season, when Big Bear Lake sees its best weather and clearest skies. For your reception, Laybacks at Bear Mountain is an indoor/outdoor space with radiant flooring, outdoor heaters and an indoor-to-outdoor bar. Whatever the weather, pack shoes that handle dirt and uneven ground, especially if you're riding a chairlift.

What makes Big Bear Mountain Resort different from the other venues near it?

Big Bear Mountain Resort lets you get married on a mountain, with 12 venues across Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain and Bear Mountain Golf Course. All-inclusive packages bundle a wedding coordinator, a served dinner buffet, a champagne toast, rentals and full setup and cleanup, so there's very little to piece together. You can ride a chairlift about a mile up to Skyline Taphouse for panoramic views, marry in a secluded forest at Top of Chair 2, or say "I do" on a golf course fairway. Every venue is ADA accessible, and transportation to the top of the mountain is available for guests who need it.

Does Big Bear Mountain Resort work for a small wedding or an elopement, and what would that look like?

Yes, Big Bear Mountain Resort has an Elopement package for up to 12 guests, available any day of the week and starting at $1,550. It includes a coordinator, ceremony arch, guest chairs, mountaintop terrain for photos, four signature wedding props, ceremony setup and cleanup, a ceremony rehearsal and on-site security. Picture a secluded spot like Deer Meadow at Snow Valley, reachable only by chairlift, with just your favorite people around you.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 150 175
Cocktails, etc. Standing 150 175
Reception Seated 150 175
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

May–October, daily, 6am–10pm.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Golf / Country Club
  • Mountain
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Ski Resort
  • Unique

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Lake
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Mountains
  • Panoramic

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