This might be the most romantic couple we have seen all year! They are absolutely gorgeous together. When we see a wedding like this we truly remember how lucky we are to live in Lake Tahoe. The royal blue lake, white sand beaches, snow-capped mountains, and the sun that shines for 300 days a year. It is all very unreal. Photographer Steve Stanton did a fabulous job showcasing the perfection of the wedding venue, the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, and capturing the affection between the couple. Heather Spear at Summit Soiree spared no expense in the details.

From Summit Soiree ~

This couple was from Colorado who wanted a destination wedding in Lake Tahoe for their guests to enjoy a weekend of fun and frolic on the beaches of Incline Village, Nv. They had their wedding on a Monday so all their travelling guests could enjoy a summer weekend in Lake Tahoe ending with their wedding celebration!

Their theme and style was a mix between vintage and retro-modern accents. They wanted an organic outdoor wedding celebration among the towering pine trees and Lake Tahoe sandy beaches. They embraced all their senses with lemons, eucalyptus, succulents and other California classics. Lots of bright lemon/citrus yellow and whites, along with touches of grey/aluminum. Large classic daisies with white and yellow spider mums were incorporated throughout the wedding. Vintage umbrellas in lemon yellow, white and grey hung above the dance floor and dining area with a candy table with every kind of yellow and white candy imaginable.

Vendors:

Ceremony & Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Photographer | Steve Stanton Photography
Wedding Planner | Heather Spear of Summit Soiree
Cinematographer | Velare Imaginarium
Floral Design | Sweetpeas of Tahoe
Ceremony Pianist | Tim Callicrate
Reception Band | The Cheeseballs
Wedding Stationery | Cards of Wood
Calligraphy | Calligraphy by Tammi
Lighting | Celebrations! Party Rentals
Sound | PSAV
Linens | La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Lawn Games | Crux Events
Wedding Dress | Tara Keely via Blue Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids’ Dresses | J.Crew
Hair | Kori Walker of Kolor by Kori
Makeup | Jennifer Ergut Makeup
Suits | Kenneth Cole & Macy’s

This week for Honeymoon Friday, we’re looking at honeymoon photo sessions – which I highly recommend! Honeymoons are a pretty big expense and why not capture them with a session! It’s something you will treasure forever – professional pictures in a beautiful location with you and your spouse in LOVE!

First Row: Alice Hu

Second Row: Jose Villa  | Pacific Dream Photography

Third Row: Randy Chapman via Magical Day Weddings | French Grey Photography via StyleMePretty

Part two of our vintage blush wedding inspiration – it is just too lovely for words!

First Row: Amarides via Oh So Beautiful Paper
Second Row: Wildflower Linens | Karen Tran
Third Row: Marissa Moss via Glamour and Grace | Pure7Studios via Glamour and Grace
Fourth Row: Josh McCullock via TheEveryLastDetail
Fifth Row: Caroline Tran via Grey Likes Weddings | Verve Studio via TheEveryLastDetail

Larissa and Trevor’s wedding, captured by Heidi Huber Photography, is soft, sweet and cozy in all the ways a Tahoe wedding on top of a mountain should be! A touch of rustic here, and a dab of vintage there and before you know it, it’s the perfect combination of charming and beautiful!

From the Photographer ~

Larissa and Trevor were so incredibly adorable to photograph for their amazing Lake Tahoe wedding at the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort overlooking Norden and Ice Lakes in Tahoe. Larissa planned her colors to be pink, orange, sage and grey and it blended perfectly for her early Autumn wedding with vintage and rustic details spread throughout. A chairlift ride up to the top of Disney Mountain for a glorious overview of Tahoe accompanied their cocktail hour. Following dinner, Larissa and Trevor sang to each other as a special surprise for all their guests!

Vendors:

Photographer | Heidi Huber Photography 
Venue | Sugar Bowl Resort
Caterer | D’Lish Catering
Cake Chef | D’Lish Catering 
Music | Essex Band
Hair Stylist | Deeda Salon
Event Planner | Sugar Bowl Resort
Dress | J. Crew
Shoes | Vince Camuto 

As the colder months roll in, a bold statement or pop of color adds a great touch of brightness to any wedding day look.  And the statement necklace is so on trend right now.  These classic necklaces go for a twist when the beads are piled high or full of color.  Would you wear a bold statement necklace on your wedding day?

First Row: Aruna B. Photography via Style Me Pretty | Troy Grover Photographers via Style Me Pretty
Second Row: Christa Elyce Photography via Style Me Pretty | Aaron Shintaku via Wedding Chicks
Third Row: Kristin Vining Photography via Style Me Pretty

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It’s been an on-going debate for the last six months or between the bridesmaids in my roommate’s wedding:  should the shoes all match or not? Some of us thought it would look more uniform if the shoes were all exactly the same, others thought we should just stick with the same color, and a few thought we should just wear whatever we wanted. What are eight girls to do? Maybe you can help us out with the inspirations below!

So, what’s your vote?

First Row: Bride Finds | Jill Thomas Photography via Once Wed
Second Row: Kristin Vining Photography via Style Me Pretty | Bride Finds
Third Row:  Emily Johnston Anderson via Ruffled
Fourth Row: Posh Paper Weddings | Emilie Inc. via The Maine Wedding Co.

 With her heart in Paris and her feet in the sand, Laurie is a part-time pizza lover and full-time blogger-tutor-editor-fashionista who still believes in fairytales and happy endings.

Up, up and away! They say that laughter is the best medicine, so humor your inner child and wash away the wedding stresses with a little wonder and whimsy on your big day. Use monochromatic balloons for a more streamlined, elegant look, or go crazy with colors if you’re down for a party. Big round ones add a vintage vibe, while hearts or stars create retro flair. Whatever you do, keep it up in the air!

First Row:  Fresh in Love Photography via Ruffled
Second Row: Miranda Laine Photography via Style Me Pretty
Third Row: Jana Williams Photography via Style Me Pretty | David Levene Photography via The Guardian
Fourth Row: Jill Thomas Photography via Once Wed | Jody Miller Photography via Ruffled
Fifth Row: Ellie Grover via Grey Likes Weddings
Sixth Row: Jonathan Ong via Once Wed

 With her heart in Paris and her feet in the sand, Laurie is a part-time pizza lover and full-time blogger-tutor-editor-fashionista who still believes in fairytales and happy endings.

I love yellow of the not-so-mellow variety. The brighter, the better. And major pops of yellow in a Spring wedding are the perfect and most utterly cheerful way to celebrate love, joy, and a colorful and wonderful life together. Too cheesy? (I didn’t think so!)

First Row: Lily & Frank Photography via Rock n’ Roll Bride |  Marta Locklear via Style Me Pretty
Second Row: EE Photography via Bridal Musings
Third Row: Mike Arick Photography via Bridal Musings

Lexi is the Editor of a Lifestyle blog: Glitter & Pearls and a Weddings + Events blog: Glitter Weddings. She’s a part-time lawyer, part-time blogger, full-time wedding + fashion obsessive.