Jun 21, 2012 |
If there was a nursery rhyme that summed up Erin and Shawn’s Lake Tahoe wedding, it might go something like this:
What are little grooms made of?
What are little grooms made of?
Flasks and skulls
And skateboard wheels,
That’s what little grooms are made of.
What are little brides made of?
What are little brides made of?
Lavender and white
And dresses so nice,
That’s what little brides are made of.
Only the best lakefront wedding site could draw them from their tropical Hawaiian home in Maui to wed on the mainland and that is what they had. Maybe the little fact that they also met in Lake Tahoe might have had something to do with it!
From all things sweet and feminine – white orchids, sprigs of lavender, blushing bridesmaids to all things masculine and daring – ring bearer skateboard, personalized flasks (filled of course), a skull groom’s cake and cake toppers; the contrasting details really made their wedding uniquely them! But isn’t that what a wedding is all about? The blending and union of two separate personalities to become one. Aaaww, yes a little sappy and sentimental but must be the mood I am in!
Congratulations to our Maui Ohana, Erin and Shawn!
Floral artistry by Bellissima Floral.
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Mar 21, 2012
Destination I Do Magazine features stunning real life destination weddings from around the world in their glossy, beautiful publication. In their Spring 2012 issue, they couldn’t pass up the chic, yet classically tailored, Lake Tahoe wedding of Cameron & Matthew. This wedding at a private Lake Tahoe lakefront wedding estate flirted with the preppy side, spell bounded the guests, rocked the night away and was unquestionably unforgettable to all.
Cameron & Matthew’s spring green, navy and white color palette complimented the Tahoe setting perfectly, but also kept a fresh feel to the tailored wedding style. Not only did she wear her mother’s vintage wedding gown (32 years waiting) but Cameron also carried the family bible down the aisle adorned with flowers.
Cameron also loves monograms, so we echoed theirs from the napkins, to the menus, to the invitations to their wedding cake to even the dance floor. Fun elements were not limited to decor and included their gyrating band, retro neon sunglasses, vintage coke bottles and blue cheese late night sliders. As DIDO so eloquently put it, the devil is in the details…
Thanks to Zorn Photography for doing what they do so well! If you were a wedding crasher at this wedding, here’s a glance of what you might have seen:
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Mar 12, 2012
Romance – it never goes out of style. Jessica and Spencer proclaimed their adoration and love for each other last fall at their Lake Tahoe wedding site, Storybook Cottage. A gurgling stream right down the property, a wooden footbridge, tall pines – what more could a bride ask for?? If the usually trickling stream had any indication of the strength of their love, the rising water only bid wonderful things to come.
Jessica was awestruck when she saw the venue for the first time. Believe it or not, she had never seen the lakefront property until the day before her wedding. Thank goodness her groom Spencer got this right! Living on the East Coast but growing up coming to Lake Tahoe, Spencer had a feeling this was the place for them.
Talented photographer Allyson Wiley worked her magic capturing the charming ceremony and celebration to follow. Rich, succulent fall colors played to the season and beauty of the property. The singing and dancing into the night with their closest of close friends and family, was the beginning of their fairytale…
Tall pines loomed over their lakeside ceremony area with cheerfully colored blooms lining the aisle. One of my favorite moments was when Jessica crossed the footbridge with her dad and Spencer saw her for the first time. You could feel the energy between the two! A large white classic tent with crystal chandeliers set the mood for the party to follow… And as always, the silent guest known as Lake Tahoe spun its magic and did its part!
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Feb 29, 2012
With so much wedding inspiration on the world wide web these days, it is very easy for a bride to become overwhelmed with all the design choices and styles. And I am just talking about the dining tables! Having a beautifully set table at your wedding can be something to look forward to or a daunting task. The great joy of designing a stylish table-scape is to have fun with it. Start small in your own home with your own dining table and engage in a little table-‘E’scape.
A few simple tips can make your own cupboards a bin of inspiration. An organized pantry will allow you to access items easily and you will be more likely to remember these settings and use them. Stack collections of similar colors on open shelves. Baskets can store table linens, napkins, napkin rings and candles.
First rule is there are no rules but just a few simple guidelines to observe…
- Begin with stocking your pantry with basic white dishes. More the better with oversize bowls and platters… Food pops off white plates but don’t be afraid to accessorize with colorful accents.
- Silverware can vary from your grandmother’s antiques to flea market finds. Mix and match is a ‘do’ as well if you don’t have complete sets.
- Collect place mats and napkins in different colors to compliment your china. Napkins can match or contrast. They can be folded a million ways, be placed on top, next to or under the plate. Napkin rings are further embellishment and come in a variety of styles and materials.
- Runners are great on a bare wooden table top or placed on a linen tablecloth. A tablecloth creates a sense of formality and helps define the mood.
- Candles. Lots and lots of candles – votives and pillars – create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Use color as your organizing principle. A single color can have a terrific impact too.
Add your own personal style to your table by looking around your home for inspiration. After a few nights of reenacting Top Chef with your favorite friends and breaking in different place settings, your own dining table will be a breeding ground of ideas. Start to play with china shapes, complimentary color families, different textures – the sky is your limit!
Now it is time to tackle the table-scape for your wedding reception!
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Feb 9, 2012
The Knot Northern California hand picked this Lake Tahoe lakeside wedding as one of the 11 perfect real weddings in their 2012 Spring/Summer issue. The setting, one of Hollywood’s most famous lakefront locations, spoke for itself. I remember during set-up one of the band members whispered to me, “This reminds me of the Godfather and sure looks like the place from it.” I whispered back, “It is…”. He pretty much ran out of the tent right then and there to start taking photos!
This wedding had it all – from the gorgeous woodie boat that delivered Andrew and his entourage to the ceremony to the infinite number of rustic, yet nautical, charming details to Courtney’s adorable kelly green cardigan she ‘donned’ as the fall air grew cool… So many details, impressive on their own, were but the supporting cast to the main show itself: the unforgettable wedding and following celebration for Courtney and Andrew.
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Looking for more? Check out our earlier blog post – Classic Lake Tahoe Wedding – full of fabulous photo boards from Courtney & Andrew’s wedding day.
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Jan 12, 2012
If you are a self-proclaimed “foodie” or own a catering company, you have heard of Catering Magazine. Their latest issue was dedicated to all delectable things – edible and not – in the wedding world. They also chose to highlight four detail packed, color inspiring and just plain sensational weddings from coast to coast. Abby and Nic’s lakefront Lake Tahoe wedding joins this select group and just pops out of their beautiful publication with glorious color.
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When the details of a wedding surpass expectations, leave guests smiling and don’t forget the food and drink, you will find it here. Our vibrant and personality loaded wedding of Abby and Nic took center stage showing off their clever Tahoe Tessie orange signature drink all the way to their ORANGE velvet wedding cake. The cake toppers were even exact replicas of hers and his wedding attire…
We could go on and on about the details but experience their day for yourself!
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This wedding definitely wowed, not only telling the story of their two lives but that day was also the beginning of Abby and Nic’s new story of their life as one!
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