Schweitzer

Updated January 26, 2024

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About This Vendor

Mountain top venues and unforgettable experiences

Breathtaking views of sparkling Lake Pend Oreille and three mountain ranges await you at this one-of-a-kind mountain wedding venue. Schweitzer is a four season resort nestled in the Selkirk Mountains of North Idaho. Celebrate your "Happily Ever After" on top of the world with a mountain top wedding ceremony, mountain lodge reception, on-site lodging, and phenomenal food all conveniently located within walking distance to Schweitzer Village.

Amenities & Details

Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 300

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Venue Service Offerings

Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering

Settings

Ballroom, Hotel, Mountain, Park, Restaurant, Tented

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Pricing for Schweitzer

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Schweitzer Reviews

Susan Heinicke (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

We just returned from a weekend at Schweitzer for our son’s wedding. From the minute we checked in to the clean up on Sunday every staff member was polite, helpful, productive and fun. This includes everyone; front desk, security driver of the golf cart, banquet and catering people, servers, lift operators, we couldn’t have asked for better service from any of them. I would highly recommend an event at Schweitzer.
Reviewed on 02-08-2023

Haleigh Ison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
Cassandra and Liz were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. For both of our families this was a destination wedding. Being we are all from Florida all of our family and friends could not stop complimenting the beauty of this location along with the absolute hospitality that came with it. For our wedding everything went off with out a single hitch in my opinion (and I'm the bride that would notice every detail)! Our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception were hosted and catered by Schweitzer. Communication with Cassandra and Liz was effortless even with the time zone change of three hours. The little touches that they do for you make this a top notch pick and I would have my wedding there over and over again. My wedding was in the off season which made it feel like we had the entire mountain to ourselves, even with another wedding going on that same weekend. The only critique I can even come up with was that when we got to our suite for the weekend it was not cleaned yet and that delayed our check in by two hours, a few of our other guests had this problem but when brought to the front desk they immediately got on it and sent people to clean and prep our rooms. The only reason it even took that long was because the room was a 3 bedroom 2 bath plus living and kitchen area! With that I would still give this vendor 5/5 stars because that wasn't even wedding related in my opinion. I would also like to mention the fact that for our entire wedding we spent a third to even a fifth of what we would have for a wedding back home in FL!!!!
Reviewed on 10-04-2023

Nina Mazza (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
On the fence about booking your wedding here? DO IT! Schweitzer provides not only the most incredible view a venue can offer (top of mountain ceremony), but the most incredible staff to work with! Our day simply would not have been the same without Cassandra and Liz , their attention to detail and hard work throughout the planning process paid off tenfold at the wedding! Plus the chef and his food service staff were amazing!! We are forever grateful for the best wedding day ever and we owe a great deal of that to Schweitzer!
Reviewed on 22-01-2023

Hayley Windhorn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
Cassandra and Liz at Schweitzer, along with all of the staff on the wedding day, made our weekend on the mountain Incredible. We got so many compliments from our guests and family about how friendly and great the service was at the rehearsal dinner, and the wedding day. Liz and Cassandra did great with keeping the day in order and helping with the flow of the ceremony and reception. The food...my goodness...amazing! We had the pasta dinner for rehearsal which was very yummy. For the wedding, the beef tenderloin and stuffed salmon were the talk of the night! They were so delicious and the guests could not stop talking about them! The mountain view was perfect and the reception hall in the Lakeview lodge was so cozy and dreamy. There were a few times it took almost a week to hear back from the office in the summer when we had emailed about some questions, and the construction did make it difficult for guests to find parking as it wasn't marked the easiest for those whom were just coming up for the day vs. staying at the lodge. There also was a slight miscommunication with guest bags we had made to be given to the hotel guests, as some people were not given their bags upon check-in despite being on the list. However overall our mountain wedding was perfect and my family and husband will continue to talk about the gorgeous venue for years to come!
Reviewed on 11-10-2022

Christina Fuller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2022
Booking Schweitzer Mountain as our wedding venue for June 2022 was one of the BEST decisions we made when planning where we wanted to getting married. We wanted a venue with a view and we got so much more!!! Cassandra, the event's coordinator was PHENOMENAL in the planning and helping with every Bride questions I had (and I had ALOT) She was patient and kind and walked us through everything and helped break everything down to steps that didn't overwhelm me. The ceremony was indoors due to weather that was raining in the morning but cleared up right before the ceremony but it worked out because was had a comfortable indoor ceremony that had our view in the back and made an easy transition for the wedding party to take beautiful photos on the platform in the village!!! Breathtaking!! and our food was what every guest raved about, simply delicious 😋 If I could give Schweitzer Mountain Resort more stars I would. It was a wonderful experience and the view alone will make it a very memorable venue for you and your guests!!
Reviewed on 16-06-2022

Laura Schuppert (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2021
When my daughter decided on Schweitzer Mountain for her summer wedding venue, i knew she would not want the typical “on the platform” wedding location. We worked closely with Cassandra walking many slopes of the mountain to select an “off the trail” venue that was exactly the spot my daughter wanted to perform her vows. Every detail was discussed and executed to “beyond our expectations” . From our off the trail ceremony to the magnificent reception and dinner at the Sky House we could not have asked for a more beautiful and romantic wedding. Schweitzer Mountain is an ideal place for a summer, fall, winter or spring wedding.
Reviewed on 07-10-2021

Hali Hopf (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
If I had to do it all over again I would pick Schweitzer as my venue every time! Our wedding day was rainy/smoky, but we left with absolutely amazing memories (and pictures). I tried to do as much of the planning as I could on my own, and can honestly say that if it weren’t for the Schweitzer staff (especially Cassandra and Amy) that the day would not have gone half as well as it did. Every person we came into contact with went above and beyond to accommodate us! For all that we got out of our experience, this venue was worth every penny.
Reviewed on 30-09-2021

Danielle Pugil (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2021
My husband and I got married at the top of Schweitzer last month and we are still hearing rave reviews from our guests! We had a very rainy & windy ceremony, but the Schweitzer staff did everything in their power to ensure everyone was calm, comfortable, and having a great time! Luckily the rain and thick clouds cleared out just after the ceremony & everyone was treated to the absolutely gorgeous views of Lake Pend Oreille on their chair lift ride back down to the village. Even with the less-than-ideal weather, we had the most magical & memorable day, and that is largely because of the setting of the venue & the awesome staff that make the magic happen behind the scenes! Cassandra & Amy from Group Sales were always quick to answer our questions and did their very best to accommodate any special requests we had. If you're contemplating getting married in northern Idaho or near the Spokane area, look no further than Schweitzer -- you and your guests are bound to have a wonderful time!
Reviewed on 02-09-2021

Samantha Perry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2021
We had the most amazing wedding weekend at Schweitzer on 4th of July. We planned from a distance (Hawaii/then Kansas) but everything went so smooth and seamless thanks to Amy and Cassandra. I was so relaxed the whole wedding and really able to enjoy every minute. We had stunning weather and gorgeous views. Our family and friends LOVED it saying it was the most beautiful wedding venue they’ve been to. Not to mention, the whole weekend feels like a celebration when everyone is staying in the village. The food was delicious and we were able to get kegs from local breweries. As others noted, the drinks are resort prices so expect to overpay. Overall though, it was fairly affordable for getting married and having cocktail hour on top of a mountain!!
Reviewed on 28-07-2021

Olivia Skierka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2020
Planning a mini wedding in the middle of a pandemic all the way from California should have been extremely stressful, but Schweitzer's team knocked it out of the park! Being used to California's competitive wedding industry, we were shocked at how easy Cassandra and Amy made it for us every step of the way. Responding to our dozens of emails and questions, being flexible and organized, providing so many details. We weren't able to travel up and see the actual venue until two months before the wedding and we were blown away with how perfect our custom package was. And when the weather shifted at the last minute, it was still a breeze. We were married on the Musical Chairs Patio with stunning views and the reception was in the Lakeview Lodge at sunset. The catering was delicious and there were so many options to choose from! Reception and Bar staff were awesome. The whole night was seemless! Thank you Schweitzer!
Reviewed on 12-11-2020

Mary Rogers (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2020
Schweitzer Mountain Resort was absolutely breathtaking as a venue and the staff there was incredibly helpful. Cassandra and Amy were probably contacted by me weekly leading up to the wedding and multiple times per day the week prior. They went above and beyond making sure we had the perfect day. Not to mention SMR waived the rescheduling fees when we had to push our date because of COVID.The reasons I didn't give 5 stars is because we had to use their caterer and bar service which was pretty expensive. Also, they don't allow any carts/trucks up the mountain so you have to use the chairlift. For the majority of people, it was no problem, however, those who are scared of heights ended up not coming to the ceremony. Finally, you pay for full package of lift tickets for the ceremony even if you have less people attending.If you have a full group of people not worried about heights and okay with spending a bit more on the bar and food, this is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I'd 100% reserve this wedding venue if we had to do it all over again.Thank you to the Schweitzer team again :)
Reviewed on 08-09-2020

Kyle Eichelbergere (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2020
The venue speaks for itself, and the staff are just as great. From the planning to the communication to the walkthrough and the night of, we were completely taken care of. 10/10.
Reviewed on 30-08-2020

Jaci Lucero (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2020
I don’t even know where to begin. You will NOT be disappointed. Schweitzer Mountain Resort (SMR) was such an amazing venue and the staff were absolutely professional and so helpful. I could not have planned this Covid wedding without their help. It was like hiring wedding planners without the extra cost. Cassandra, Amy and Kim were extremely communicative, accommodating and helpful. They made everything go so smoothly during the planning process and day of and had an answer or solution for every possible thing. My fiancé and I were planning the wedding sight unseen from Washington and SMR was seriously the perfect team supporting us and making our day so special and memorable. We could not have asked for a better venue or support on our special day. Cassandra and Kim played such a huge part in our wedding plans and day I COULD NOT imagine it without them. Overall the most perfect wedding and venue we could have ever imagined. We are still in shock at how affordable everything was too. You will not be disappointed in selecting Schweitzer as your destination wedding location. We will definitely be back to visit!
Reviewed on 17-08-2020

Benjamin Weiner (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2020
We had a wedding planned for July 5th at the top of the mountain, and the recent pandemic put a wrench in our plans. We were devastated! Not only were we not going to be able to have our dream wedding at the top of the mountain, but we weren’t going to be able to have our friends & family with us on our big day. We had to cancel about a month before our wedding and Cassandra was so incredible to work with. She empathized with our situation and was able to work with us on a reasonable cancellation plan. We will definitely be back at Schweitzer….hopefully for our reception in the SkyHouse! Thank you Cassandra and the Schweitzer Mountain staff for putting your customers first!It’s also worth noting that, up until our cancellation, Cassandra and the Schweitzer Mountain staff did a fantastic job helping us plan for our big day. They were well organized and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend the resort for anyone’s future wedding.
Reviewed on 03-07-2020

Michael Mastor (groom) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2019
Schweitzer was a great place to have a wedding. The mountain location, views, and outdoor scenery really made it special. I believe we were also one of the first groups to utilize the new summit lodge, which is where we chose to have the rehearsal dinner.From the beginning, Schweitzer was very open to our ideas about the wedding, and even allowed us to hang our own bistro lights from the main lodge to the village clock tower. Schweitzer also allowed us to serve guests champagne as they boarded the chairlift and rode to the top for the summit ceremony. Activity spaces were setup as described, and the meal service was very good. In particular, I got a lot of compliments about the sirloin steak that was served – it was perfectly cooked.There are only a few reasons I haven’t given Schweitzer the full five stars. One of which was that I was not totally impressed with the White Pine lodging situation. In the summer heat, the small window air-conditioners that are used simply couldn’t keep up. The rooms and the hallways in the White Pine were uncomfortably hot, especially when you were to consider dressing in a full suit. Thankfully, last minute, I was allowed to rent the presidential suite at the Selkirk lodge, which had much more suitable air conditioning, and which I used for my groomsmen and me to get ready before the ceremony. Next, only weeks before the wedding, Schweitzer suddenly claimed that we would be required to be down the chairlift from the summit ceremony an hour earlier than was originally planned. As you can imagine, it was FAR too late in the game to change schedule, yet it was only after I cited early email communication from Schweitzer (which thankfully I saved) that they agreed to honor the original schedule. It was still stressful, nonetheless. As more minor details: one of the pony kegs that we requested for the reception dinner was not ordered, and champagne glasses were not filled when we were ready for the toast (causing a bit of a delay). I don’t believe we were charged for the pony keg that was given in consolation. Overall, it was a great wedding and after party. Everyone who came said they had a great time, and many of the mentioned details weren’t even noticed by guests.
Reviewed on 04-04-2018

Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2017
A great venue for my daughter's Mountain Top Wedding! It was absolutely beautiful, and the staff Jamie Neptune and Katie Turner were great. Very helpful in all things. Schweitzer Village group sales was awesome at providing great discounts for lodging for our guests, the lodging options were awesome, and all our guests had a great time. The staff at the reception in the Lakeview Lodge was great, efficient , and the meal was wonderful. I would recommend this if you are looking for a Mountain Top Wedding with a fantastic view! Great experience!
Reviewed on 12-08-2016

Chelsey Shirar (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-07-2015
This venue is so beautiful for both ceremony and reception. It's such a unique experience for guests to ride the chairlift up to the top for the ceremony and the view is breathtaking. The downfall is that it is pricey. It didn't seem like a lot of money at first, but then it was just one thing after another with fees and extra costs that it really started to add up. Also, the wedding coordinators are nice and great people, but we had a terrible experience with them. Little to no help or guidance, especially the day off when we needed it the most. We had a lot of guests even make comments about how unhelpful she was. If you factor the wedding coordinator into the price of what you pay, we definitely didn't get our moneys worth! But everything ended up going smooth and we had a beautiful and fantastic day!
Reviewed on 04-09-2015

Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2016
Many thanks to the amazing staff of Schweitzer Mountain Resort who went above and beyond to make my Son and his Brides Wedding Day exceptional. Special thanks to Katie Turner who was remarkable at keeping everything organized,on time and exhibiting a tremendous calm even when I realized the wedding cake flowers were in fact on top of the mountain. (She managed to get them down and in place before the guests arrived). To Marty Bennett who rounded up full length mirrors for the bridal party whom were getting ready in the White Pines Club and organized the cake table. To the chef for the wonderful meal served buffet style where the pork and chicken were moist, the green beans crisp and the salad garden fresh. We had rave reviews from our guests. The bartenders and waitresses, the bike patrol who retrieved several items that some guests had accidentally dropped from the chair lift. And, last but not least the personable Lifties and the behind the scene Sales Manager Matt Hofmann and Wedding Specialist Jamie Neptune. Thanks for hanging in there with us with all our questions and special requests during the planning stages. \rYour the best, Shelley Vincent
Reviewed on 02-09-2015

Rebe Camp (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2012
We had our wedding reception up at Schweitzer Mountain Resort and it was one of the best decisions we made, especially because winter wedding logistics are fairly difficult to plan (a lot of venues are shut down or have limited capacity in the winter). The staff and wedding planners were very professional and made everything so easy for us--as close to stress-free on our big day as possible (which is a huge gift for any bride). Another big plus for us was that our guests got to stay in the resort hotels which were just a few hundred feet from the reception (because most people stayed on the mountain, it was our wedding plus a family and friend reunion in one, everyone had a great time!). Everything was close and convenient, and the view from the mountain looking out over the valley and the lake is amazing!!!\r\rBecause the Schweitzer staff took care of us so well, we were even able to get some runs in on the slopes :)\r\rHighly recommended for winter and summer weddings!
Reviewed on 29-12-2012

Sarah Nichols (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2011
This place was beautiful! You can't beat nature! Everyone was very helpful and super nice. The downside is the reception venue is very \"rustic\" and the food was not the best. But, you cannot beat the view!
Reviewed on 14-08-2011

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