The Day: Who says Whittell High School sweethearts can’t reunite later in life? After 20 years apart that is what Lori and Bret did.  The old flame was rekindled at a high school reunion and the rest is the story of this wedding.  In planning the couple wanted this to be a surprise event for the guests at the Thunderbird Lodge aka George Whittell Estate.  Sierra Weddings went to great lengths to create an air of surprise as guests were invited to a weekend event, and got on the ‘mystery’ Tahoe tours bus to take them to the lodge.
Once at the Whittell historical mansion- appropriate for Whittell High School graduates, the guests could sit at the water’s edge and enjoy the day with Lori and Bret.  The Bride had a butterfly in the bouquet to honor her mother. The flowers provided by Thran’s added color to the mansion for all to enjoy.  The couple exchanged vows in a different manner.  They let Bryan Adams do it for them, as the vocalist’s lyrics said it all. The children were the attendants and the newly formed family performed a unity sand ceremony.
The reception inside the estate was catered by Celtic Catering.  Guests enjoyed the fine food, margarita’s and music provided by Platinum DJ.  The cake was created by Don’s Bakeshop, while Positive Images did the photography. Videography was important for the couple and they had Videoquest productions provide that service.