The Day: Jillian's and Dennis' wedding was more than just a day, it was a week long event that truly represented the term destination wedding. The couple who were from Florida and had been bitten by the Tahoe beauty bug. Earlier they had met at a Tallahassee leadership seminar, on vacation they had come to love the Lake Tahoe area like so many others and decided this is the place for them to marry. The bride and groom wanted to treat their guests coming from a far to a simple, elegant outdoor wedding in lake tahoe at the private estate at Jameson Beach. The house became the center point for weekly activities, the rehearsal dinner on the Safari Rose, the lakefront wedding and the reception catered by . Elegant Affair . From the cool shade of pine and aspen the couple and friends could enjoy the pleasant afternoons and beautiful sunsets.
The bride and party was pampered by Sessions Salon . While the bride walked down the rose petal lined aisle Avalanche music provided peaceful background music. With Lake Tahoe as a backdrop Thrans flowers added the accents to the setting with rich and vibrant bouquets.
After the ceremony guest were treated to a "wild west" dining experience catered by Elegant Affair - buffalo and elk were some of the menu options available. The bride evened slipped on a pair of cowboy boots to complement her wedding dress! Christa Hoffarth Photography captured all of these unique events. The cake was unique and inspired by the couples new home being built at lake tahoe. Horseshoes were present for good luck and future prosperity in marriage. It was created by Sweet Sensations and enjoyed by all as Lake DJ provided the music to continue the party on into the night. The event was truly a memorable affair that shows why some of the best destination weddings can take place at Lake Tahoe.