The picturesque Lake Tahoe setting, the delicate mauve and dusty purple palette, the bride’s effortlessly gorgeous lace gown… there’s just so much to ooh and ahh over in today’s lakeside wedding from Audere Events. Our favorite part? The hand calligraphed pink Himalayan salt shot glass ESCORT CARDS. I meannnn, how creative is that? We’re obsessed. To watch all the magic unfold and get seriously inspired for your big day, don’t forget to check out the full gallery – taken by Janine Licare Photography!
From Janine Licare Photography… Aly and CJ’s summer Lake Tahoe wedding was filled with pretty mauve and dusty purple tones, stunning and lush florals, and a sailcloth tent with hanging lanterns, pitched under a redwood tree grove. When looking for a waterfront venue in Lake Tahoe, Gatekeeper’s Museum was the perfect spot.
Aly’s lush bouquet had mauve roses, small white garden roses, delicate white poppies, a variety of greenery, and several textured elements in the same mauve tones. Her dress was a fit and flare with a sheer crochet lace overlay. Their ceremony took place on the lakeshore underneath redwood trees. The decor included large concrete planters in a variety of shapes and sizes filled with florals.
At the cocktail hour, in lieu of escort cards, the guests’ names were hand calligraphed onto pink Himalayan salt shot glasses. As each guest found their shot glass, they were poured a shot of tequila! One of the couple’s favorite activities when hosting friends and family at home, is to take a shot of tequila together to kick off the evening. After their “I Do’s”, they wanted to include their at-home tradition into their reception.
The reception took place under a sailcloth tent and was arranged with a mix of long and round tables. Above the dancefloor were several large lanterns, some of which were made from nest-like branches and shaped into wooden hives. The lanterns were draped with greenery which tied the space into the forest around it. Reception tables held bright and bold floral arrangements, accented with lilac votives, and place settings included additional pops of dusty purples, blush and rose gold.
Photography: Janine Licare Photography | Event Planning and Design: Audere Events | Floral Design: Stems by Diana | Wedding Dress: Made With Love Bridal | Catering: Blend Catering | Hair and Makeup: Status Salon | Venue: Gatekeeper's Museum | Additional Rentals: Theoni Collection | Dress Salon: Lovely Bridal Shop | Lanterns: Theoni Collection | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Music: Sounds Elevated | Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals | Stationery and Calligraphy: Sugar Pine Calligraphy
Start by creating shape with your fuller leaves such as oak. It is important to use larger, thick, woody stems first as they will provide a base for other elements. All you have to do is stick the stem into the grapevine wreath, between the existing branches until it’s firmly in place. Very simple!
Once you have your shape and leafy elements in place, add more decorative, structural elements such as bittersweet vine and branches.
Next, you can add your focal pieces like dried banksia, preserved mushrooms, and pepper berry. It is most impactful to cluster these things in one area of the wreath, as it will draw your eye here. Remember things look best in odd numbers!
Lastly you want to add your pieces with the most delicate of stems. Since these items are dried, they tend to be fragile and will get crushed if you try to place them first. It’s a good time for the golden ferns, dried hops, and bleached italian ruscus. Don’t forget to stand back and look at your wreath from time to time. I often instruct my students to hang the wreath up on a wall and stand back to observe and adjust. You can add a ribbon accent once you are complete and know exactly how you want the wreath to hang. Use the grapevines at the back of the wreath as a place to tie the ribbon. Viola!
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