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Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Bohemian Wedding Decor
Friday, May 4, 2012

Since we’re on this whole Springtime Bohemian vibe I’ve decided to cap this lovely week off with a beautiful inspiration from one of our very own wedding planning vendors, One Fine Day Events! This lovely inspirational shoot took place at the West Shore Cafe with La Tavola and Bellissima providing beautiful linens and gorgeous flowers! Scroll below to get some great Spring and Summer Bohemian inspiration and let your free-spirited imagination run wild!

Stephanie Anderson (founder of One Fine Day Events and Tahoe Unveiled) from The Wedding Chicks feature ~

Matt Theilen, Bellissima Floral and I teamed up to create this romantic Bohemian dinner party photo shoot. The color scheme and theme were both inspired by an awesome striped shower curtain I stumbled upon in Cost Plus World Market. I fell in love with the blues, turquoises, and the texture of the fabric – I just had to make this work for a table linen. After developing the theme a little more and incorporating gold and wooden accents, we couldn’t think of a better location to house this lovely soiree than the West Shore Cafe. The lakefront venue has an amazing “Hamptons-meets-Tahoe” vibe with the deep rich wood, Moroccan chandeliers, intimate atmosphere, and a jaw dropping view of the lake. We incorporated rental items from Celebrations Party Rentals, linens and chair covers from La Tavola, and amazing flowers from Bellissima to complete the entire ensemble. The chair skirts added an entire note of whimsy and elegance to the look, as the wooden table brings you back to the mountains and nature.

Throughout the design process, we really wanted to create a romantic nook for a couple to enjoy a cocktail with floating lanterns and unique decorative elements. So, we produced the lounge area under the canopy! Bellissima Floral dyed the water in the vases blue to bring an extra pop of color to the palette and we covered the furniture in pillows to bring out the deep blues, turquoises, purples, and brown hues. The chest came from the West Shore’s cozy sitting room and it was the perfect finishing piece to the entire look!

For the dinner table, we paired Celebrations Party Rentals’ farm table and chiavari chairs with La Tavola chair covers and a long wooden bench! All of the dinnerware and glassware had a hint of gold to complete the color scheme and blend with our mercury glass and gold vessels. Instead of using napkin rings for their traditional purpose, we turned them on their ends and placed a fuchsia dahlia-shaped candle on top. Mercury Glass is so hot right now, but we didn’t want to over do it….so we paired the mercury glass with gold wooden candle sticks and colored glass vases. The whole theme really ties together to make the perfect Spring or Summer soiree!

Vendors:
Venue | West Shore Cafe
Flowers | Bellissima Floral
Prop & Furniture Rentals | Celebrations Party Rentals
Linens | La Tavola

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Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
Thursday, May 3, 2012

With spring in full swing, it’s the season for embracing bold prints – namely, florals. And though bridesmaids’ dresses seem the ultimate fashion conundrum, a floral bridesmaid dress is both unique and probably the most re-wearable of them all.

Keep in mind, the floral trend can work either as a mix-n-match with floral prints and patterns, or each of your besties can wear the same floral pattern for a bit more of the traditional bridesmaid effect.

First Row: Lisa Devlin via Ruffled Blog
Second Row: Samm Blake via Once Wed | Our Labor of Love via Once Wed
Third Row: Anna Hardy via The Natural Wedding Company
Fourth Row: Jeremy Lawson Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

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.

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Lake Tahoe Wedding | Squaw Valley Stables
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Today’s gorgeous real wedding is brought to us by super talented Sasha Coben Photography. This Squaw Valley Stables stunner captures everything our gorgeous backyard has to offer: a bright blue sky, tall swaying grass, beautiful mountains, and drop dead gorgeous views!

From the Bride ~

John and I met at the Sweater Party at Le Chamoix in Squaw Valley on January 6th, 2005. We were inseparable after that and fell in love skiing powder over the next couple of months. We were engaged on a backpacking trip outside of Crested Butte, CO in September of the year prior to the wedding. After enjoying a morning after brunch with our family and friends we left for a honeymoon to Sayulita, Mexico.

The backdrop of Squaw with golden grasses in the foreground is what inspired us. We wanted an open space with no size constraints and were planning on a rustic country theme so the Squaw Valley Stables were a natural fit.

The clear top tent was a huge hit, it allowed us to stay warm and out of the stiff wind but provided unobstructed views of the entire valley and sunset. The catering was awesome; from the private champagne service we got while the guests were seating, to a server helping unbustle my dress, to the horseradish variety on the buffet, to the dual flavored cake, they did an amazing job. I thought that I’d be noticing every little thing, like someone’s wine glass not being full, and would not be able to enjoy the big day, but that could not be further from the truth. D’Lish Catering orchestrated the event beautifully and I didn’t have to do anything but enjoy!

The horses were for sure a big highlight. I grew up riding horses, but it had easily been 15 years since I’d been on one. My husband was the same story. We contacted Alpine Meadows Stables and they were ready and willing to take part. On the day of the wedding Alpine Meadows Stables brought the horses over, they were clean and wearing their best saddle pads and bridles. John’s horse went first into the ceremony site and in the distance I heard the crowd erupt when they saw him come around the bend. As we both walked toward the site, the horses started whinnying back and forth to each other; it was magical and a moment I’ll never forget!

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Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Boho Beauty
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

With thoughts of Coachella fresh in my head and coasting through every image gallery on the internet, it seemed the perfect time to do a post on boho bridal! Spring is upon us and so is the free-spirited charm of music festivals and carefree sunny days with flowing fabrics, classic fringe, and beautiful flowers. Play on!

First Row: Whichgoose via Etsy | Little White Dresser via Etsy
Second Row: Love Bytes via Polka Dot Bride | Joyeuse Photography via Intimate Weddings
Third Row: Fringe and Feathers | Boho Wedding Ideas
Fourth Row: The Lane

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.

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Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Shoes That Sparkle
Monday, April 30, 2012

I love shoes. All of them. But shoes that sparkle – I adore. Every time I come across a gorgeous photograph of glittering wedding pumps, I re-think my own wedding shoes, and then just add the glittery heels to my utterly long list of “wants.” Wearing glitter shoes seems so wedding-appropriate – it’s festive, photographs beautifully, and adds just the right “oomph” to a white wedding dress.

First Row: Artisan Events via Style Me Pretty | Christine Chang Photography via Style Me Pretty
Second Row: Arrow & Apple via A Beautiful Mess | Elizabeth Messina via Style Me Pretty
Third Row: Ever Whim Photographs via Ruffled Blog

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.

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Meet our Vendors | MAP Events
Friday, April 27, 2012

I am thrilled to introduce to you one of our newest vendors, Melissa Panico of MAP Events!! Melissa has been planning events in San Francisco & Tahoe for years and is an expert when it comes to pulling off exquisite soirees and beautiful weddings. Read below to get to know Melissa, and be sure to contact her for your next amazing event!

Lisa Lefkowitz Photography

What or who inspired you to start your own business?
I started MAP Events 12 years ago. For 6 years, I was the Wedding Event Designer at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco where I ran the wedding and event space and the catering contracts. It was a natural transition into Wedding Planning from there. I had developed relationships with all the best wedding vendors in the area.

What made you want to expand your business to Tahoe?
A few of my clients have second homes in Tahoe on the lake and I was lucky enough to plan a couple of weddings here. It’s beautiful here, and like the wine country, a perfect option for a destination wedding.

Lisa Lefkowitz Photography

What do your services include?
We offer anything from “Day Of” planning to “Full Service.”

Do you plan and coordinate events other than weddings?
Occasionally, we will do a corporate event or fundraisers. I was involved with the Meals on Wheels Gala in San Francisco and the Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health, both for 6 years. I’ve also planned the Global Heritage Bi-annual Gala at the Asian Art Museum and World Boy Scouts Organization Gala at the Legion of Honor. I recently did a dinner for McKinsey & Company at Calistoga Ranch.

Gia Canali Photography

What has been your most memorable event you have planned and why?
Each event is memorable in it’s own way. The most memorable events have very personalized elements. Surprises are best. I once had a bride learn a special dance for her groom and performed it in front of everybody at a wedding.
For me, the most memorable events are when we get to transform a space, a field, a lawn, a tennis court, a wine cave, or a horse corral into an event space. A museum gallery into a disco.

What has been your most challenging event and how did you use your planning skills to overcome the obstacles?
It was an event at a private winery in St Helena. The bride brought me to the site and stood out on a 30 degree hillside with an amazing view and said to me, “This is where I dream of having my reception”.
Basically, we closed the road, in and out, for three days and I had Classic Party Rentals come in and level the area with staging pieces and construct a wood-framed, clear topped tent out over the hillside that attached to their wine cave. Beyond that, they wanted to have the ceremony at the neighbors Meadow and run the guests through a wine tour in between the cocktails and dinner. We timed the shuttles and groups out of the cocktails every 20 minutes and at the conclusion of the wine tour, the guests entered the reception tent. It worked out perfectly and even rained a bit because it was also April! The bride really wanted the tent wall open to the vineyards below and we were able to do it with the vineyards lit up below.
It was magical!

Paco & Betty Photography

What are some of your other passions outside of planning?
I was a competitive Figure Skater growing up so skating and still get on the ice when I can. Skiing and running are 2 things that I do on a weekly basis (weather permitting). I also run after two small children and a dog! Music has also been a big part of my life. I play the guitar when I have time.

*To learn more about Melissa & MAP Events and see her beautiful work click here!

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Lake Tahoe Wedding | Vintage Love at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Today’s real wedding was brought to us by hair extraordinaire Kori Walker of Kolor by Kori! Looking through the vintage lens of David Newkirk I can see why this couple got married – they love to have fun together!! And since the lovely couple are avid skiers it was only fitting they get married at one of the best venues around, Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, which just happens to be located at the base of a mountain!

From the Bride ~

Ryan and I met through a mutual friend when I moved to San Francisco from Southern California. I had never skied before I met Ryan and he introduced me to the sport. Soon I was hooked and we have spent pretty much every winter weekend for the last five years in Tahoe. Ryan was extremely creative with his proposal. I have long been slightly obsessed with the Squaw Dogs and their team so Ryan coordinated with Ski Patrol and on a snowy Spring day last April, I got off the top of the KT lift and the Squaw Dogs were outside the ski patrol shack. I found a shiny diamond ring on Tucker, the ski patrol dog’s collar. The Squaw Dogs then dug up a bottle of champagne and a six pack of beer from the snow. It was the most personal and special proposal ever.

We knew we wanted to have a winter Tahoe wedding & we decided on Olympic Valley because we wanted our guests to be able to walk from their accommodations to all events and not have to drive. We chose PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn because the space was perfect for our needs and the staff is tremendous. Working with the staff at PlumpJack made everything easier! The whole design was around the ideas of natural, rustic, textural, and mountainy. We collected pinecones over the summer and spray-painted them an array of metallic colors. These were used all over the ceremony and reception space. We also found wooden skis that we had people sign for our guest book.

Our wedding was pretty unique in that we tried to have more of a rocking party and less of a structured event. We didn’t have assigned seating & our cocktail hour bled in to dinner which turned in to dancing without any organization. My most vivid memory is everyone dancing and screaming the words to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” and dancing so hard that the floor was shaking!

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Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Parasols
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

I love weddings with just a touch of whimsy. There’s something so romantic about vintage and feminine touches, and parasols capture all of that. A parasol is basically a vintage umbrella, used to protect from sun and/or rain (though not all are waterproof). At a wedding or shower, there are so many beautiful uses, from a ceremony hand-out, a sweet bridesmaid gift, an arbor made of parasols, even props to hang from a ceiling or strung above a table-scape.

First Row: Elizabeth Messina via Style Me Pretty | Nicole Paulson via Style Me Pretty | Ashley Bee Photography via 100 Layer Cake
Second Row: Linda Chaja via Wedding Chicks | Martha Stewart Weddings

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.

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