Lake Tahoe Wedding by Kate Webber Photography + Merrily Wed

If Napa and Tahoe had a wedding baby, this, my dears would be it. It’s one part rustic one part romantic and all sorts of fabulousness. The bride’s dress and veil are simply beyond beautiful and I’m loving how all her gold accents are repeated in the sophisticated tablescapes complete with gold rimmed wine glasses and plates. Oh, and that tent! If that’s not the prettiest, most breeziest and beautiful tent ever, then I don’t know what is. I just want to sit under it all day and watch it blow in the breeze as I sip champagne from a fabulous gold rimmed glass. And I bet that’s just what these lucky guests did. Designed and planned perfectly by Merrily Wed and captured to perfection by Kate Webber Photography, this wedding is just to die for. Click here for more and for even more gorgeous California weddings, check out our SMP California blog here!

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From Merrily Wed…Mutual friends tried to set Alison and Jeremy up but Alison wouldn’t have anything to do with it for two years. Then they actually started talking and a bi-coastal relationship began. Fast forward to living as a couple in San Francisco when Jeremy proposed to Alison on a San Francisco rooftop surrounded by 10,000 lights – literally, and the lighted Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop. They didn’t have a dream of how to finish their fairytale love story… Little did they know it would end up on a magnificent sprawling lawn on the shores of Lake Tahoe with the help of Merrily Wed.

The ceremony was held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church (seen in the Godfather II) and the reception site was kept a well hidden secret from their 165 guests. Upon arriving at the palatial, luminous lakefront estate, guests were treated to a champagne cocktail and twinkling music by a string quartet. Wine barrels doubled as cocktail tables and this look was carried over to the majestic main bar overflowing with soft, white flowers.

Alison wanted a vintage, romantic look but with a twist of sophistication. The color palette was neutral with ivories, creams and natural tones but with a fresh punch of color from the flowers. To add a bit of glamour to her wedding day, we wove touches of gold throughout: from Alison’s couture French Chantilly lace dress with gold metallic accents, to her intricately detailed place setting to the gold-rimmed glassware to the gold lace on the hanging mason jar lanterns. Her place card table was an old farm table with layers of antique lace wrapped around it. The place cards were woven into the lace. Two giant floral arrangements on wine barrels framed the entrance into her dreamy summer night tent – a clear top canopy with sheer ivory swagging which allowed the just right amount of light, towering trees and twinkling stars to peek through. The antique rustic chandeliers created a dramatic focal point at each end of the tent and a natural spot to gather the draped swagging.

Napa French-slotted wooden chairs complimented the natural style of the eggshell Tuscany linen on the dining tables. Alison used colorful gold-rimmed china reminiscent of her Grandma’s on top of a rustic embossed charger. The details were in the rich patterns of each. Gold-rimmed glassware picked up the gold in the ornate floral band of the Diana china. Tables were named after locations that had sentimental meaning to Alison & Jeremy as well as the guests matched at each. These were attached to twigs and incorporated in the loosely arranged centerpieces. The wedding cake cannot go unmentioned – it was a very special family recipe by Aunt Allie. Served in her memory, Aunt Allie is Alison’s namesake and July 31st is not only their wedding date but Aunt Allie’s birthday. Pride & Joy, a 10 piece band, kicked off the dancing under the summer night’s dream of a reception tent. Their energy and costume changes kept the guests dancing.

Event Design + Planning: Merrily Wed / Wedding Photography: Kate Webber Photography / Caterer: As You Wish / Flowers: Stems by Diana / String Music: The String Beings / Band: Pride & Joy / Ceremony Venue: Corpus Christi Catholic Church / Reception Venue: Private West Shore Lakefront Estate / Invitation Designer: Hello!Lucky / Wedding Dress: Atelier des Modistes / Wedding Videography: Stanislav Basovich / Cake Designer: Sugar Pine Cakery / Equipment Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals + Classic Party Rentals / Linen Rental: La Tavola Linen / Make-up Artist: Yvette Beebe / Hair Stylist: Jarr Von Samuel

12 Comments about “Lake Tahoe Wedding by Kate Webber Photography + Merrily Wed”

1. Nicole {Bella Vista Weddings} says:

   September 27, 2011 at 8:50 am

   What a gorgeous wedding, I love the centerpieces!
2. Shauna says:

   September 27, 2011 at 10:03 am

   This is gorgeous and just what I need as I am looking for a private venue in Lake Tahoe. Alison, where did you find the reception venue? I love the dock and backyard! Everything about it is gorgeous!!!!
3. Inspiring Pretty says:

   September 27, 2011 at 10:11 am

   the table settings and the dress were gorgeous. what a pretty location and a beautiful day!
4. alison says:

   September 27, 2011 at 11:59 am

   the venue is a private estate but we got access to it through our wedding planner, merrily rocco from "merrily wed." we couldn't have gotten that venue without her :) it was pretty special, and it doesn't get much better than lake tahoe!
5. Denver Wedding Photographers, Jason+Gina says:

   September 27, 2011 at 12:46 pm

   Amazing location. Love that shot of the earrings!!
6. Kate Webber Photography says:

   September 27, 2011 at 1:22 pm

   Thanks so much for sharing this elegant Tahoe wedding, SMP! Alison & Jeremy were a dream couple and Merrily Wed did an amazing job putting this gorgeous day together! I also have to say that dress was AMAZING and looked stunning on Alison!
7. Rebecca says:

   September 27, 2011 at 4:31 pm

   This is wedding is just beautiful.

   I have to know, does anyone know the designer of the girl in the yellow dress?
8. Lacey of Celebrations Party Rentals says:

   September 28, 2011 at 5:53 pm

   I am so excited to see this wedding on Style Me Pretty! The fabric draping was definitely a "labor of love", but it turned out amazing! This was one of my favorite weddings with Merrily and all the design elements came together so beautifully.
9. Suzanne Hanley says:

   September 29, 2011 at 9:32 am

   I loved creating this gown for Allison and really enjoyed our fittings. Love the effortless elegance captured by the talented Kate Webber! Loved the location, flowers and all the special details... very inspiring.
10. Stems by Diana says:

    September 29, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    I'm thrilled to see this stunning wedding posted! Thanks SMP! And thanks to all those who contributed and helped make this wedding so fabulous! I am honored to be a part of it and have worked with such an adorable couple. Cheers to all!
11. Yvette Beebe says:

    October 24, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    I am so excited to see my work on Style Me Pretty. Allison is beautiful and I loved working with her, her friends and family! Thank you!

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