My Big Sister...

Today is a wonderful day because today is my big sister's 27th birthday!  

Nicole and me in Ireland

My sister is a huge blessing in my life.  She has always been someone that I look up to and love incredibly!  She is one of the biggest supports in my life and is always there for me.  She is so selfless and has such a heart for others.  Her faith is so encouraging and everything that she does comes from a desire to spread and glorify the name of Jesus.  She is a wonderful wife and has taught me so much through watching her relationship with Chris. She has huge dreams and doesn't let the world say that she can't accomplish them but rather puts all that she has into them. She has the most beautiful voice and is the world's BEST music teacher!  (I hope to someday be one-fourth as good as her.)  She is one of the only people that I can go from having a long heart-to-heart talk with to immediately rolling on the floor in laughter. She loves traveling and studying different cultures. She's just the best!

Nicole and me in India

Near the top of a Himalayan mountain.

Just being silly!

Nicole, I love you so much!  Thanks for being the world's best sister and friend!  You Rock!  Happy Birthday!

Lori & Mike Sneak Peek

The first time I met Mike and Lori, I knew they were special. It was easy to see the love they have for one another. The bond that they have is amazing, and it will be a great thrill to see them become husband and wife this upcoming weekend.

Like many couples, Mike and Lori met on eHarmony. Yes, traditional methods of meeting someone new are going more and more by the wayside. After going through all the introductory steps and emailing back and forth for about a week, Mike and Lori decided to talk on Yahoo chat. They talked online for about a month and a half before they decided to meet face to face.

For their first date, Mike picked Lori up from her apartment, and they went to the movies. Afterward, Lori said that Mike did most of the talking. After a few weeks, they went on their second date and they have been together ever since. They have been together four years this June.

Mike and Lori have chosen the famous Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada to be married. Lori has planned with great detail, her flowers, bridal gown, and reception decor, while Mike has had a hand in the selection of the reception food and set up. It is fun to see how excited they are for this day to finally arrive! What a unique and exciting venue for this special couple to become husband and wife. It will be a sincere pleasure assisting them on the most important day of their lives, and I look forward to that day with great excitement!

Wedding and reception details and photos to follow.

Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning
775 .786. 1730

A WHITE WEDDING? - Snow Changes Wedding Dates Nationwide

This time of year, people start to plan their weddings. As you know, some common places they like to hold their receptions often include high end golf clubs and ski resorts, like Jiminey Peak. With all the snow we are getting this year, it seems as if some of the planning has been put off, for fear of the weather. Therefore, I expect to see more weddings being scheduled for later in the year, than usual.

However, if you are a Capital District bride or groom, you can still count your lucky stars. If you were in Lake Tahoe, California right now, your wedding season might be skipped altogether! Snow on your wedding day is usually considered to be a sign of fertility and prosperity, but in this case, it is just plain ridiculous!




Yes. That is what 31 feet of snow looks like on the ground. This crazy picture is not Alaska, or the North Pole. This JPG was recently taken outside Tahoe Donner Ski Resort in California, where they have lots of weddings yearly, just like Jiminey Peak.

The Weather Channel has reported that the Tahoe area, a popular destination for many weddings, is in rough shape. It has received over 50 feet, that's 600 inches of snow this season alone. Different storms recently dumped over 100 inches each, in only the span of few days.

Can you imagine driving up to a wedding like this?

Now that's a white wedding.

DJ Kenny Casanova
www.TheDJservice.com

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If you get married, choosing a wedding dress is often one of the hardest tasks, because it requires a lot of thought. You also have to throw all the views around you, what is the best wedding dress for you. In the end, you're the one wearing the dress, and it's your wedding. Therefore, start thinking about what dress you want, color and style. Many brides want a white dress, no question in my mind, but others prefer to dress ivory or off white shade that has a golden color to it.


gold bridesmaid dress

Is there good or bad choice of colors of ivory, gold, or white? The simple answer is no, but there are many opinions on the color of the dress, styles, given that it represents, and if the color is best for you. If you have a traditional church wedding, white wedding dress is probably the best option. On the other hand, if you're not a traditional type of steam, gold or ivory choice as a wedding dress.


gold wedding gown

Keep in mind that you can not find a wedding dress that everyone will want to buy. Some people will have a style and others, but the most important aspect of dress, if you wish. Never make the mistake of wearing a dress that your mother agrees, but do not like, because eventually you will regret your decision eventually. It seems that wedding dresses tend to make many different opinions, but remember that you have to put on and taken pictures will always remind you of why you chose the dress.

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Camo Wedding Dress | Camo Wedding Dress Stores 2011 | Camo Wedding Dress Patterns 2011 | 2011 Pink Camo Wedding Dresses

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Every woman wants to look exceptionally beautiful on the big day. And today most modern brides choose dresses that are traditional and untraditional, but still reflects the solemnity and purity of exchange oath. And one of the most popular types of modern bridal dresses is a camoflauge wedding dresses. You can view any fashion magazine or the Internet to view pictures of camouflage wedding dresses that are truly spectacular and beautiful.


camouflage wedding dress

There are so many reasons why the bride will choose this type in the traditional bridal dress. Maybe the bride or the groom came from the family who served the war and want to respect or love for the open pair and they want to incorporate their personality to day, while some just love the uniqueness of its color and texture. Camo weddings are becoming popular nowadays and you can be one of those brides who are brave enough to have this type of wedding and brave to wear this type of bridal dresses.


camo bridesmaid dress

This type of dress has so many options and so should many possible solutions as to what style of wedding dress will go best. You can wear a dress, halter style dress with a sheath, a tunic dress with short sleeve dress or group sex. These wedding dresses can be worn on an official to casual wedding.

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Feed Your Vendors? Feed Your Vendors!

Fed vendors = happy vendors =
do better work.

So here’s the skinny on lessons learned from being a wedding coordinator, when it comes to feeding your wedding day vendors.

What: For buffet or plated meal receptions, most hotels or caterers provide vendor meals at a discounted price. While it is not necessary to provide your vendors the same food you are providing your guests, oftentimes it is just easier and something your vendors would appreciate. At times, that might not be an option, particularly if you are doing a banquet-style reception. In that case, your options are probably to include your vendor in your headcount (if you plan to seat them), or to order individually boxed meals that your caterer can prepare separately.

When: Most often, the best time to give your vendors a break is during the dinner hour. At that moment, all your guests are eating and conversing, and there isn’t any major action going on. If you are planning to use that time to greet your guests and take table pictures, you can consider having a friend help take some quick images, giving your photographer and videographer a break. As coordinators, we typically plan to serve the photographer, dj and videographer right after the bridal party and immediate families have been served. This allows those busy vendors adequate time to eat and get back into place to continue with their work for the night, without missing any important elements of the evening. Coordination vendors always eat after everyone else has been served. In terms of how much time to allow, most vendors do not take a long break-just enough time to catch their breath and grab some sustenance in order to continue working effectively...for you!

Where: Establish beforehand what your vendor’s expectations are! Oftentimes, vendors have a wide range of expectations when it comes to being fed. Some vendors expect to be seated in a separate room, since it would give them a real break (as opposed to a sense of being “on call”). On the other hand, some vendors feel it is necessary to be seated in the main dining room. Some vendors prefer this option so that they can see what is going on and be ready to service you should any circumstance arise.

Many vendor contracts stipulate their meal requirement. At the very least, ask the extra people if they would like to be fed, so that you can add them to your total. Please recognize as a bride or groom, that just because a vendor does not have it written in their contract to be fed, that they should not be bed! Please feed them! Always do the proper, gracious thing, keeping you honored and respected in the eyes of ALL the people attending your wedding and reception...and that includes the vendors who will make you and your reception look fantastic, with wonderful memories for years and years to come.

Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning
775 . 786 . 1730

Wedding Gift Basket | Wedding Gift Basket Ideas 2011 | Unique Wedding Gift Basket Ideas 2011 | Destination Wedding Gift Basket Ideas 2011

bride gift basket

Most couples have a green thumb will appreciate your wedding gift basket of their own tools, we have those initials. Make a decoration, choose a gift basket of gardening stones or pebbles set inside. You should leave a parting gift basket as a gift for you to leave a message inside. Make sure your gift is not too muddy to get a good joke or an anecdote to add gift baskets.


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Golden said the anniversary of a life of love and friendship, you can use it for the next holiday is used in toiletries when you can buy are produced. If you have a lot of time to save money and buy a bag and just put a few additions and enhancements FAQ's favorite memories of his family scrap to create their own books in order to be prepared. Access to the functionality in each marriage gift basket design have fun! No matter what you select, bag, what counts most in your partner, to use what! Fill out the gift of scanning and printing old photos of their children until the time of the basket.


wedding anniversary gift basket

Couples stuffed in humans? Get all in a basket design and plenty of ruffles. 50. Anniversary gift basket comes from a square dance with his wife and her switch to an exciting elements, such as elastic bands tie! Subject of a country dealing with a real square dance Dance Instructional Videos and CDs would be a few more, you can not dance comfortably in their own homes. Or an artist to paint an old picture of a pair of square dancing, gift baskets and in a frame within a while you can!

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Formal Wedding Invitation | Formal Wedding Invitation Wording 2011 | Formal Wedding Invitation Font | 2011 Formal Wedding Invitation Text

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The most important tradition of the formal invitation to all white. Simply put, if any shade of white, then this is not a formal invitation. This includes all the traditional color wedding dresses, including cream, white and ivory. Of course, this point the invitation reflects the dress. In fact, if you want to be very sophisticated, tries to find the invitation that match your dress only nice touch, but by no means necessary.


formal wedding invitation format

This does not mean, however, that you can only empty one of your formal wedding invitation, except that the support should be something white. Instead, adding borders and other designs to help personalize your color wedding invitations. Popular choices to add color to your wedding theme, but it is not necessary. At least design, however, they must be simple. Simple design or border accentuate your invitation, without dominating it.


formal wedding invitation letter

In terms of text, simple style is definitely the best, and more formal. Novel source of more traditional settings, but there are many others, provided they are simple and readable. You really do not want your invitation to your Excel source, because the formality of their hurts, and most importantly, you want your visitors to read. You can (actually should) use different font sizes when writing your invitation, you do not have to change fonts. (Much less an invitation to put the names of sources from the imagination and legible text. One of the advantages of being formal is that you do not need).

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Photo Wedding Invitation | Photo Wedding Invitation Templates 2011 | Photo Wedding Invitation Kits 2011 | Photo Wedding Invitation Cards 2011

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A wedding is an important event in everyone's life. photo wedding invitation, especially since they have a long term recall of your wedding day will act as. It can easily be designed and put in the album of memories. How digital photography comes into play? Well, now invites you to see photos taken by most digital cameras.


photoshop wedding invitation

Digital camera or photographer wedding photography is easy. disk images easily one of these cameras can store can be downloaded on the computer. Once the photos easily picture you want to be on your wedding invitations can choose to download photo are photographers. In addition, you can easily scan them and change them as desired.


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A digital camera provides immediate feedback to the photographer. Seeing the pictures just for the photographer to delete the entire table, without risky or difficult moves may fix the law. The biggest advantage of this is that the marriage to take as many shots as possible allows photographers. Once again how the memory card can store much depends. On this basis, you can easily choose the best photos for your wedding invitations can picture.

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A Las Vegas Wedding

What are you looking for out of your
wedding day?
What is it that you want?
Do you want the perfect day for you or for your guests?

Well, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. The answer has a dual structure, just like the structure of this special day. First, you have to plan the wedding ceremony that is centered on YOU~the bride and groom! Yes, you are the most important figures of the moment. Other essential details are the rings, the vows and, obviously an Officiant to ‘seal the deal’. The second part that needs special attention is the wedding reception; the moment when you highlight more the needs of your guests than your own. Nevertheless, the reception often causes much concern and stress among brides and grooms.

The wedding reception might be trickier to plan than the wedding ceremony. There are a couple of reasons why. First of all, it involves a combination of items you would like to incorporate and items you think your guests would also appreciate. You want to show them your appreciation for being there by your side. Secondly, the wedding reception deals with caterers, decorators, florists, musicians and so on. It is a big team behind your moment; a lot of people working hard to make this a very special evening. The main concerns are the quality of the services offered to your guests and provided by certain wedding vendors but also the artistic side of the reception. It has to be both original and interesting, to surprise your guests and to make them feel amazing.

Your wedding day doesn’t need to be so exaggerated or so demanding, but it does need to be done within a reasonable budget. You want to dare for the best and accept nothing less.

Yes, a beautifully designed wedding and reception are a total possibility~ all in the middle of the Nevada desert. Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning will assist you in locating some of the finest and most affordable wedding venues in all of Las Vegas. We have compared prices and have chosen a series of great locations ready to welcome you and your guests, all withing the budget you have set. We want to make it easy for you to make up your mind.

Give us a call for 2011-2012 booking availability.

Affordable wedding design, coordination and planning including

Day/Week Of wedding assistance.

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GIVEAWAY TIME!

It's been a very busy month but one thing I have been meaning to organise is a GIVEAWAY to celebrate the second anniversary of Percy Handmade!

One lucky winner can pick 1 of the 3 hair pieces below:

1. HALLIE ivory tulle and french netting bow hair comb with Swarovski pearl accents ($72 value)

2. OLIVIA white and ivory feather fascinator with rhinestone/pearl accent ($68 value)

3. ABIGAIL Swarovski crystal and pearls hair pins in silver or gold wire ($52 value)

To see more photographs or to learn more about each piece, please click on the images above!

TO ENTER:

1.  "Like" Percy Handmade on Facebook
2.   Leave a comment below stating which piece you'd like and why

For an additional entry:

3. Blog, Facebook or tweet about this giveaway (please include @percyhandmade in your tweet and mention Percy Handmade) and then come back and leave another comment!

And that's it!

The winner of the giveaway will be announced on Wednesday 6 April 2011 12 noon (Australian time).

Good luck!

Elope!

I feel like the word Elope is almost considered a dirty 4-letter word in the wedding industy. It really shouldn't be. But it's almost frowned upon.



Not by me, mind you.



But really, my clients almost whisper to me, I think we should consider an elopement... in a hush tone.



Honestly, if eloping is right for you, do it!



And if you do it like this, do it right NOW!



I've known Lisa for a long time, and I've known Jeff even longer. I love them, and seeing them happy and together is a perfect fairy tale ending (or is it, begining) for me!





Lisa & Jeffrey's NYC Elopement ! from Jeffrey Stoner Video on Vimeo.

Modern Wedding Introduction SONG LIST

Do you want a wedding intro party song that really hypes up the crowd?

Recently, trends in modern wedding receptions have changed from lots of elegant romance songs to more of a "get up and dance" party atmosphere. Today, most couples seem to be looking to set a party tone with the choice of their grand introduction song selection. If this is where you are in your wedding planning, then you are not alone. This intro list may very well be perfect for you.

This list was created because there are countless “Wedding Introduction Music Song Lists” out there on the net that haven't been updated since the 80′s. The 80′s had great iconic music; don’t get me wrong. However, most of my wedding couples who are getting married today are not from this era. Therefore most of the wedding intro song lists out there are no longer relevant and mean nothing to this generation.

"So why are these lists even still out there?" One reason these moth-eaten wedding intro lists are probably kicking around is because of the power of Google and the overall imortal and ominous internet.

The other reason these bad lists still resurface, perhaps, is because of corny old wedding DJ’s clad in Brady Bunch tuxedos, sporting Jerry Garcia beards refusing to let go of their tired shtick. They love theme songs like “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis, Beverly Hills Cop's “Axl F” and Dirty Dancing’s “I’ve Had the Time of My Life.” However, I will argue that half of the newlyweds getting married today have never even seen the actual movies related to these lame outdated songs.

While I have added a few classics "DJ Kenny Casanova's Modern Song List", you will find far more songs from the past ten to twenty years or so, and far more that will energize your guest list. “Drum roll please…” (Ugghh!) Anyhow, click the link below for the list:

Forever – Chris Brown
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
At Last - Etta James
Justin Timberlake - Sexyback
The Way I are - T.I.
Crazy In Love - Beyonce Feat. Jay-Z
Bitter Sweet Symphony - Verve
Bring 'Em Out - T.I. Feat. Jay-Z
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
The Time - Black Eyed Peas
Yeah - Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil' Jon
Low (Apple bottom Jeans) – Flo Rider
Pump It - Black Eyed Peas
Fire Burning – Sean Kingston
Party Up - DMX (Instrumental)
Firework - Katy Perry
Love And Marriage - Frank Sinatra
Sandstorm - Darube
CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTIRE LIST ... DJ Kenny Casanova's Modern Wedding Introduction SONG LIST

The list is pretty long. There are another fifty songs or so for you to pick through. Click the above link for the rest of the list. Thanks guys, and have a fun wedding!

-DJ Kenny


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Wedding Invitation Lavender | Wedding Invitation Lavender Roses 2011 | Wedding Invitation Lavender Lilac 2011 | 2011 Lavender Wedding Invitation Kits

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If you want your wedding to be unique, highly distinctive and unique, with the heart. One of the most beautiful things in modern day wedding ceremonies and receptions that follow is that the bride and groom to customize nearly every aspect of day to reflect their personality as a couple. As control the ceremony and reception in your mind, do not overlook the power of color to your wedding theme. In the strict sense, he will define and improve the mood you are trying to create. For someone so unique and special as you, why not lavender?


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A woman who chooses lavender loves nature and is captured by the delicate and subtle. Not for the traditional pink or even bright pastels. Instead, she wants a lot with a hint of purple, lavender and Easter and are reminiscent of lilacs. They may be reflected in the bridal bouquet, which can consist of lavender flowers, white roses, and even thrive complementary colors. Highlight your bouquet, your fiance, sports can Boutonnier lavender.


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Whether to exchange vows inside or outside, lavender adds beauty and seriousness of the incident. This flower symbolizes caution and loyalty, two qualities in particular throughout your wedding day. To show the beauty of flowers can decorate church pews and columns in red with lavender sprigs as accents. Lavender is also a great color for your party decorations, especially if you leave after the ceremony will be held outdoors. Just imagine how beautiful each table would be if it shows the basic unit consisting of lavender flowers and the beautiful, lush green branches. All that is needed is simply white or ivory tablecloths and chairs complete the scene. In the seat of each guest can have a fragrant lavender sachet, which will serve as a reminder of your special day aromatic for a long time to come.

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Wedding Flowers

I have a great relationship with Ribbons n Roses who do amazing floral arrangements, not just for weddings but for all occasions.   I thought I would share some of these wedding flowers with you today.  

This is a small collection of the wonderful arrangements that Melody can create, for more information please email us on info@beautyweddings.co.uk

Addressing Wedding Invitations~Help!

Addressing wedding invitations for a traditional formal wedding

* Use full names and titles

* You should not use any abbreviations like St. or Ave.
make sure and write out the full word

* When addressing wedding invitations the addresses on the envelopes should be neatly hand written

* Hand delivery is a no-no. Every guest should be sent an invitation through the mail (this includes both sets of parents)

* Addressing wedding invitations should be done fairly early. Invitations should be mailed 6 - 8 weeks prior to the event, and at least 8 weeks prior for out of state guests or those living further away. RSVP's should be returned to you about 4 weeks prior to the wedding date.

How to address an envelope

When addressing wedding invitations for a traditional formal wedding they are sometimes sent using two envelopes - an inner envelope and an outer envelope. The inner envelope is not necessary but aids in informing your guest to exactly who is invited and who is not. It also contains all the smaller cards and maps so they will not get overlooked as easily. If you choose not to use two envelopes you can still address the outside of the envelope to include those specific guests which are invited.

For an entire family:

Mr. and Mrs. Park
and Family
123 Pilgrim Street
Bingtown, Massachusetts 02350

To greet specific family members or children:

Mr. and Mrs. Park
Thomas and Stephen
123 Pilgrim Street
Bingtown, Massachusetts 02350

To indicate to bring a guest:

Mr. Paul Reed and Guest
123 Wheeler Street
Weytown, Massachusetts 02337

For a couple who have different last names:

Miss Amy Eastover and Mr. Robert Robertson
567 Planterson Road
Marshtown, Massachusetts 02413

Weddings are not always so traditional anymore!

More and more often couples are shying away from the traditional and/or typical kind of wedding. If the wedding is completely non-traditional then why should you have to stick so closely to the rules? After all rules were made to be broken. For a completely non-traditional wedding there is no reason that addressing the wedding invitations should be done traditionally.

* Don't want to spend forever handwriting each and every envelope? Or what if you just have terrible handwriting? It is becoming more acceptable to have the addresses printed instead. I would not recommend printing address labels as these tend to look cheap and shabby. However I would recommend printing the addresses straight onto the envelope. You can do this using your home computer's printer. Your local printer will also print the addresses for you.
Using this method is also a good way to give the envelope a little extra class. Try using a snazzy (but easy to read) font. At least there will be no worrying about your messy handwriting.

Here's how to print them perfectly:

1. Using either your word processing program or desktop publishing software when opening a new document choose File and then select Page setup or Document setup. This should open a new window where you will set the size of the page and margins. Just set the size of the page to the exact size of your envelope.

2. Once you have set your page up to the size of your envelope just type in your return and forwarding address.

3. Print it! Make sure your printer setup shows your paper size as that of your envelope. Otherwise it will not print correctly onto the envelope.

4. Now just go back and change the forwarding address to the next guest on the list.

A few more tips for addressing wedding invitations

* If you choose to hand write your envelopes make sure you use a good permanent marker or pen. If the envelope happens to get wet in the mail the ink may run all over, perhaps to the point that it cannot be read.

* Try decorating your envelopes with stickers or even a wax seal on the seam!

* Go ahead and hire a calligrapher! Addressing your envelopes will seem a lot easier and they will look beautiful!

* Send separate invitations to any family members who are over the age of 18.

* For zip code help go to USPS.com

For complete wedding design, coordination and planning

Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning

775 . 786 . 1730

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Those American Kids...

Tonight Matt and I were talking in our car, while waiting for me to go to work and a school bus drove by us. One of the students threw an empty HoHo's box out of the window as it passed.  Matt and I were shocked!  :)  When it was time to go to work, we got out and Matt grabbed the box.  His response was priceless!

"This is a perfect representation of American Kids today... 

Fat and Lazy!"

Lake Tahoe Private Estate Weddings

If a private estate wedding on the shores of Lake Tahoe is your idea of a dream wedding and reception, do not despair!

Many Brides and Grooms are in search of a large home
to host their wedding and stay at for their destination wedding at Lake Tahoe.

• Lake Tahoe does have private estate weddings available but they can be difficult to find if you do not know where to look.
• The hassle of finding the perfect private estate for your wedding weekend, assistance with rentals, permits and insurance, all of which are necessary pieces when having your wedding at a private estate, and can be eliminated with our professional assistance.
• Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning at 775 . 786 . 1730 can assist you with the professional guidance you need when planning your Lake Tahoe wedding.
  

The Planning:
• When planning a private estate wedding you will find that you have a lot of flexibility in the wedding plans, but there are many more details in the creative and logistical aspects of planning.
• Some things to consider: parking limitations, insurance needs, noise and homeowners policies, rental needs including restrooms, lighting needs, and reception tents, tables, place settings and bar details, just to name a few.
• A great deal of pre-planning and due diligence should be done before ever signing a contract to ensure your desired outcome is achievable.

The Result:
When done correctly your wedding held at a private estate can be one of the most unique and beautiful events ever! Not only do these locations provide the most seclusion, but generally the most casual of settings. We pride ourselves in the design and execution of custom events. The options at Lake Tahoe are amazing and plentiful ranging from lakefront, mountainside, riverside and more. Give us a call and let us help assist you planning your wedding or with finding that perfect location for your Lake Tahoe private estate wedding!