Jul 20, 2015
The Lake Tahoe wedding of Katie and James is currently seen among the Real Weddings in the Knot Weddings California 2015 Fall/Winter magazine but their love story began when they met in college at UCLA. James was on the basketball team and Katie was on the dance team. They started dating their sophomore year and have been best friends ever since.
Their June lakefront wedding in Lake Tahoe was ripe with summery color – light pink, coral, raspberry, cranberry, spring green, hunter green all complimented by shimmery gold tones and dark wood. Held lakeside at the West Shore Café, they shared their vows at the water’s edge and dined later on the perfectly lighted and decorated patio.
Dinner was full of excitement including personalized candy-filled mugs sporting Katie’s photo as daddy’s little girl for each guest. A surprise for her by, whom else, but her dad. Katie’s younger brother wrote and sang a song (while playing guitar!) just for her. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place when he finished. James and his mom danced what has to be one of the best Mom/Son dances I have ever seen.
Their beautiful wedding party makes the best dressed list with the bridesmaids turning heads in short olive lace dresses by Diane Von Furstenberg and the groomsmen sporting khaki seersucker suits – complete with suspenders and bow ties! – by Joseph A Bank.
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We will feature more summery and lovely photos from the wedding of Katie and James in our Part II…
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May 22, 2015
Sometimes simplicity is best. A classic navy, yellow and white wedding color palette with organic green touches created the perfect lakefront setting for Kate and Neel’s Lake Tahoe wedding. Hailing from the grand Lone Star State, they brought a small entourage into town including their hometown pastor. With 145 guests in attendance, their wedding transcended beyond their wedding day into a memorable vacation for all.
From arguably the largest wedding party ever (we love you guys, really!) coupled with the fabulous House Party gals too (it’s a southern thing), a megaphone could have been used for the ceremony rehearsal. Their wedding celebrations started with a bang and the small party never ended!
And this small party grew into a loved-filled celebration honoring Kate and Neel the following day. Tears, hugs and laughter made their wedding day unforgettable.
Everything is big in the state of Texas and our lovely Texan couple didn’t disappoint by adding their personal touches through-out their Lake Tahoe wedding. Kate’s lovely cascading bouquet was simply composed of all phalaenopsis orchids, a 3-tiered cinnamon roll groom’s cake (with not a crumb remaining), a 10 piece band kept the energy level off the charts and then topping the evening – the late night departure in a red vintage convertible cadillac…
Our faces ached at the end of the night from smiling and laughing so much and we know that we weren’t the only ones! Congratulations to Kate and Neel!
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Thank you to our priceless wedding team – Photographer – Caroline Jurgensen, Florist – Martha Bernyk Floral Design, Band – Napata and the Chocolate Kisses, Caterer – As You Wish Catering, Cakes – Sugar Pine Cakery, Rentals – Celebrations Party Rentals.
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Feb 17, 2015
Aaaahhhh, pure sweetness! Now for the best part of being under wrap, the unveiling… Seeing Erika and Karim’s ethereal and elegant peach-n-cream wedding in the glossy pages of Destination I Do Magazine is definitely worth the time spent waiting!
We think good things are always worth the wait but sweeter things are worth the wait and more. Hope you do too and this Lake Tahoe destination wedding satisfies your sweet cravings for prettiness!
This beautiful Lake Tahoe wedding is captured by the talented Jen Philips of Jen Philips Photography and assisted by Tess Pace of Tess Pace Photography.
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Feb 13, 2015
We have been waiting to serve this sweetly sophisticated peach-n-cream wedding to you on a silver platter… and at last we can! This beautiful wedding has been under wraps until Destination I Do Magazine’s newest issue came out this month. Right in the glossy pages under Real Weddings, you can read about Erika and Karim’s Lake Tahoe destination wedding!
For Part I today, here are some of our favorite romantic images from their wedding on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Captured by the talented Jen Philips of Jen Philips Photography and assisted by Tess Pace of Tess Pace Photography.
More sweetness to come in Part II of Peach-n-Cream Wedding Style directly from the pages of Destination I Do Magazine!
Don’t miss Part II coming next!
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Jan 7, 2015
When Catering Magazine came calling last fall to find out what new innovative and emerging trends we are seeing in the wedding industry for their current issue, we were more than happy to divulge one of our favorites of the year at Merrily Wed®.
The wedding reception, whether a destination wedding or in your hometown, offers many opportunities to really personalize this portion of your wedding day. There are many different styles of receptions to choose from – plated, buffet, family style and action stations are the most common.
Our favorite new innovation actually solves a problem we have seen with the increasingly popular Family Style reception – where to put the food platters without disrupting the gorgeous tablescape? Read on as our wedding design solution is not only functional but stylish!
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Oct 13, 2014
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons has a crush, a HUGE crush actually, on all things California in their 2014 November/December magazine. They take an in depth look at the myriad of different locations in California for your destination wedding (thank goodness it is the third largest state in land space so there is plenty of options for everyone).
From deserts to beaches to big cities to mountains and from vineyards to lakes, they scout the best spots that will have the just right venue for your dream wedding. An added bonus is that your guests don’t need a passport for this vacation!
Here at Merrily Wed® we are thrilled to offer the insight expert advice for their close-up on Lake Tahoe weddings from tips on how to make your wedding really maximize what our charming Lake Tahoe area offers as well as the scoop on some great one-of-a-kind venues.
Ready to buy your tickets for Destination Lake Tahoe?!
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