PO Box 1264 Carson City, NV 89702-1264
Mining for Love
Northern Nevada’s Hidden Wedding Treasure
Located in Dayton, NV, just 45 minutes from Reno, NV or 15 minutes from the state capital of Carson City, this historic venue is unlike any other with a multitude of scenery choices.
Here you will find sweeping mountain views, expansive acreage and historical sites to make your wedding unforgettable.
A Unique Venue
Something for everyone- intimate or epic, with private and exclusive use of the entire venue, the sky's the limit.
Completely customize your dream wedding experience, or allow our team of experts to guide you.
The Ideal Location For:
Unique Weddings
Unforgettable Proposals
Unforgettable Proposals
The iconic Sutro Tunnel is a unique destination wedding location in the greater Reno-Tahoe region of Northern Nevada.
This historic venue is unlike any other with a multitude of scenery choices. Here you will find sweeping mountain views, expansive acreage and historical sites to make your wedding unforgettable.
Unforgettable Proposals
Unforgettable Proposals
Unforgettable Proposals
What can start as a fun date disguised as a "private tour" of the Sutro Tunnel & the ghost town of Sutro, NV can result in the next chapter of your love story.
Let this special location be the setting of your first moments toward "happily ever after".
Locations
Explore the Possibilities
The Sutro Tunnel Site offers access and use of these unique locations on site to craft your happily ever after
The Portal
The historic Sutro Tunnel façade as an iconic background for your special day.
Great for:
- Small to Large Ceremonies
- Bride & Groom Intros
- Photo Ops
Electricity hook ups are available.
The Tunnel
Experience the first 50' of the Sutro Tunnel, recently rebuilt to the original design.
Great for:
- Intimate Ceremonies
- Engagement Proposals
- Bride & Groom Intros
- Photo Ops
- Reception Activities
- Bar Set Up
Accommodates 20 guests at a time or less. Electricity hook ups are available from just outside the tunnel.
The Museum
The historic Machine Shop building, now the budding Sutro Tunnel Museum, is a primarily located indoor space with rustic charm.
Rolling barn style doors offer a stunning view of the Sutro Pond.
Great for:
- Receptions
- Groomsmen's Quarters
Electricity available inside. Can accommodate up to 50 people.
The Warehouse
This historic 1870s Warehouse building is a beautiful, rustic blank canvas for you to realize your dream wedding.
It was formerly the infamous Sutro Saloon in the 1960s and 1970s--and is the perfect location for making memories on your special day.
Great for:
- Indoor Reception
- Dance Floor
- Live Music
- Bar Set Up
Electricity available by running power to the building.
The Oasis
The Sutro Tunnel still drains water from the Comstock today, just as it was built to do over 150 years ago. The water drains into the beautiful scenic Sutro Pond; a.k.a your wedding Oasis in the desert!
Great for:
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Engagement Proposals
- Photo Ops
Scenic Set-Up
This versatile outdoor seating set up allows you to hold your ceremony where you feel called to most. Choose from several outdoor spots on Site and we'll set up the benches for you.
This rustic wooden bench seating area has six long wooden benches, made from Sutro Tunnel timbers!
Great for:
- Small to Mid-Size Ceremonies
- Outdoor Reception Seating
Seats approximately 60 people. These benches can be moved to other locations on site.
Enhance Your Experience
Services available to help you craft your dream ceremony, reception or proposal.
Photographers
Our curated pool of talented photographers will capture stunning, share-worthy images of you on your special day.
These photographic artists know the best spots on the Sutro historic site to showcase your unique vision for your big day.
Blue Champagne Wedding Co. are experienced and excited to plan with you! We offer a variety of wedding planning and coordination services, perfectly crafted to meet any budget.
Jaimie-Lee of Blue Champagne Wedding Co is the official wedding coordinator of the Sutro Tunnel Site.
The Reverend Francis
Give your nuptials an authentic old west feel with the Reverend Francis as your wedding officiant.
Reverend Francis is the official wedding officiant of the Sutro Tunnel & Site.
Tour Guides
Starts at $99
Enrich your guests' experience by adding a guided tour or historic docents at key places at your event.
Allow our team of outstanding historians and docents dazzle your guests with the amazing story of the Sutro Tunnel and its visionary, Adolph Sutro.
A Guided Tour or Historic Docent will bring to life the significance of this unique ghost town and help create memories for your guests.
Catering
Price Varies
May we suggest our selections of delicious local caterers to ensure your guests are well-fed?
Let Sutro Tunnel set up the catering based on your event's individual needs so you can focus on your guests.
Dance Floor
Liven up your event with the addition of a wooden dance floor.
This sturdy but portable flooring can be placed near a variety of unique, scenic backdrops such as the lush lake or by the iconic Sutro Tunnel portal.
Photo is a representation of the dance floor rental available.
Tables & Chairs
We have tables and chairs available for small to mid-size events and we offer them at a reasonable price.
Save time, energy and money by renting directly and don't worry about transporting them or setting them up. We will take care of everything for you.
Having a large event? We can refer you to a local event rental company for a special Sutro Tunnel-only event rate.
Bartenders
Allow us to recommend our trusted, professional and talented bartenders for your wedding.
Custom Sutro Tunnel & mining-inspired crafted cocktails available or work with mixologists to craft your own signature drink.
Photo Booth
Give your guests a fun way to capture memories and mementos of your wedding with a photo booth.
Photo booth options include a vintage traveling horse trailer photo booth and more.
Musicians & DJs
The Sutro Tunnel works with a variety of talented musicians and DJs who will add ambiance, get your guests dancing, or even play during your ceremony.
Some of the styles our musicians & DJs do:
- Americana Roots
- Country & Western
- Ragtime & Saloon Piano
- Cello (Classic & Modern)
- Pop Hits
Have another style in mind? Contact us!
Lighting
Create an unforgettable environment for your ceremony and reception with professional lighting.
Your wedding venue will sparkle and shine like the stars in the desert nighttime sky.
Create gorgeous photographs and enhance your guests' experience with a customizable event lighting set up.
Sutro Swag
Sutro Tunnel official merchandise makes the perfect bridal party and groomsmen's gifts to thank these special people for all they've done for your wedding & relationship.
Sutro Tunnel branded items also make great guest gifts and keepsakes of your unique wedding day for years to come.
Special wedding & bulk rates available on official Sutro Tunnel merchandise.
Wedding Packages
Prospector
Prospector
Prospector
(Up to 25 Guests)
- 4 Hour Exclusive Venue Use
- Your Choice of Ceremony & Reception Sites
Exclusive Vendor Packages
Also Available
Starts at $1,900
Miner
Prospector
Prospector
(Up to 100 Guests)
- All Day Exclusive Venue Use (10 Hour Rental)
- Your Choice of Ceremony & Reception Sites
- Rehearsal on Site the Day Before (2 Hours)
- Engagement Photo Session On Site (2 Hours)
Exclusive Vendor Packages
Also Available
Starts at $3,900
Bonanza
Prospector
Bonanza
(Up to 300 Guests)
- All Day Exclusive Venue Use (10 Hour Rental)
- Your Choice of Ceremony & Reception Sites
- Rehearsal on Site the Day Before (2 Hours)
- Engagement Photo Session On Site (2 Hours)
Exclusive Vendor Packages
Also Available
Starts at $4,900
Don’t Miss the Grand Time at the Sutro Tunnel!
Join us for the Nevada Builders Alliance Annual Barbecue, featuring the grand opening of our new tunnel extension, live music, BBQ, and more. Your attendance supports the ongoing restoration of this historic site.