Clearlake California Wedding by Zoe Lonergan
Sometimes you just have to take a chance, and when the groom of this lakeside wedding by Zoe Lonergan decided to trust fate and make a career move to San Francisco from the UK - he probably didn’t realize fate would lead him to his gorgeous bride. This adorable couple’s transatlantic romance lead to a just as endearing wedding celebration at the lake home of the bride’s parents. As personal as can be, the couple had a hand in everything – they even built out the reception tent! Now that’s a wedding literally built on love, so don’t miss your chance to see all the romantic details in the gallery.
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Our love story. Its a transatlantic story of love and fate. In 2002, David took a chance on a job through his advertising agency and moved from the UK to San Francisco. It was there that we met. He was supposed to stay for only a year, when love struck!! After four years together in San Francisco we moved to London to meet his family. After 6 months David proposed looking out over an amazing London skyline. I said yes! We moved back to San Francisco at the beginning of 2010 and planned our outdoor backyard wedding.
The wedding was truly a fairtytale. From the moment we were engaged, I knew I wanted to have a lakeside ceremony and reception at my parents lake home in Clearlake, California. This is where I have spent every summer since I was the age of 7 so it was a special place for me and my family. My vision was to have an informal outdoor wedding with a touch of English tradition. We created everything ourselves; from building out a large scale tent to the DIY table tents, to the homemade cookies… the personal details were truly a reflection of us. As a surprise to our guests, my parents and I arrived to the ceremony by boat. The three of us walked down our dock and continued with a short but traditional ceremony service officiated by our dear friend/neighbor. On the day of our wedding the Lake sparkled in a special way, the grounds were freshly manicured, the tent was a beauteous marvel and the trees festooned with hanging glass balls and paper lanterns. There were twinkling lights and a Harvest Moon which all contributed to the romantic, elegant atmosphere! It was truly our dream wedding.
Photography: Zoe Lonergan / Flowers: Nancy Downard from Rainbow Balloons and Flowers / Event Coordinator: Beth Havrilla from Lake Event and Design / Ceremony Location: Private residence / Reception Location: Private residence / Catering: Ciao Thyme Catering
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What a beautiful wedding gown!
This wedding is so beautiful and elegant! I love the bride's gown and the bridesmaid's dresses and shoes. The bride's hair and makeup is perfect!
Absolutely GORGEOUS. From the amazing tent, (made themselves, really!?) to the beautiful gown. Breathtaking really...how elegant and simple. And I'm loving the picture of the kids...the little girl's face is priceless, and the little guy's outfit, simply adorable. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! This isn't too far from where I live either. Thanks for sharing. ;o)
how beautiful! my parents too have a home at clearlake and you really lucked out with the water looking so beautiful!
GORGEOUS location, decor and bride!!! So excited to see another Lake County wedding on SMP!! I always feel like my hometown's overlooked since it's right next to Napa and Sonoma counties.
Any idea where those GORGEOUS chandelier earrings are from?
Gorgeous dress, gorgeous bride, gorgeous setting. What a truly stunning wedding.
Beautiful wedding and photography . . .Any idea who the dress designer is for both the wedding gown and the bridesmaid gown?
So pretty! Love how the bride arrived on the boat and the diy photo booth!
Being a friend of Beth's since high school, I was a reader in this wedding and I can tell you it was stunning/gorgeous/beautiful/thoughtful/heartwarming when I observed it from my own two eyes. Somehow, these photos and Beth's beautiful description of her and David's day made me think I missed all the magic going on around me. I guess I couldn't see the forest for the trees at the lake house. Bravo Bruces. You were on a boat. And that is awesome. Enjoy your "Journey" together. I hope I can make it across the bridge to join you from time to time. Love, Kar
Truly a beautiful wedding! I was curious where the oversized letter monogram came from?
Who makes that amazing dress???
Must know who makes her dress!
How I love the color white - simple + fresh! Beautiful wedding!
I also have been trying to find out where the oversized "B" monogram is from!! Please tell!!
The letters on a stand are from Anthropologie :)
I love the fresh and clean look of this wedding. Stunning bride!
I love the simplicity of the details in this wedding.
Love the arrival of the bride via boat! So memorable.
Hi, who made your invitations? They are gorgeous?
Hi Beth and David,
You both look absolutely perfect for each other. Beth you look as stunning as I knew you would. Wow, such elegance and grace. Must get that from your mom! So sorry we were unable to share in such a glorious day! Our very best to you both. Hoping to see you in the near future. Take care and enjoy married life!
Love,
Gina Walker
Can you share about your invitations? Where did you get the design element?
I love this wedding! I absolutely love the dress. Any idea where it's from?