We are blessed to be in such amazing surroundings, in a climate where it never gets too hot or too cold (in my opinion anyway~ think of the mid-west, now.)  The Lake and its prestigious mountains offer an incredible back drop no matter what the occasion, or the style of the wedding.  

     Recently we’ve had some really great weddings, with some truly unique twists on them.  From the Yan-Bryson wedding which took place at Homewood, where the entire wedding party and guests were ushered in by chair lift, Claire, donning a red parasol and matching red stilettos in her white gown, with her father, beaming, “escorting” her in.  

     We had the Cirpirano-Wood wedding which was out at a private home along the Truckee river.  Here, generators were brought in for the band (brought in all the way from San Francisco), and caterers, even deluxe restrooms were rented!  Beatrice, (”Bea”) even brought a “rapid Italian” cd, so that whenever one went into the restroom, they learned a few phrases in Italiano.  Aside from the bagno, Bea and Clyde put on amazing performances for their guests, from stellar heartfelt vows to a choreographed dance, to singing for one another.  Under a perfect Tahoe summer full moon, everyone had an amazing time.  

   Just this last weekend, Blue Sky Events was out at the Resort at Squaw Creek on the North Shore for Kirsten Walsh and Karl Pfleger’s wedding.  They had a wonderfully choreographed dance that was done to DJ Shiny’s edited version of Truly, Madly, Deeply.  They then boycotted the idea of having repetitive kissing being contingent upon the simple clanking of glasses and put their guests to work:  Each group that wanted them to kiss had to stand up and sing a song with the word “love” in it.  Everyone really got into it…

   Wow, do people get creative. We love it. It makes our jobs as Lake Tahoe Wedding Coordinators, all that much more enjoyable!  Thanks to all!  

It was Saturday, August 9th on beautiful Lake Tahoe and the crew on the Safari Rose treated it as individually and special as the day itself.  Barbara Wind waited below quarters with best friend and matron of honor, while Phillip entertained the guests.  We organized some special music to be sung by their close friend, and while tying up loose ends, and getting ready to drop anchor, a man overboard was spotted by First Mate John and Captain Clark.

Everyone sprung into action: the crew, including the bartender who does routine man-overboard practice procedures. Even one of the servers from Elegant Affair Catering who formerly worked with the Coast Guard did her part as well. The man and his wife were just fine, and taken in by a friendly motorboat that happen to witness the whole event.

The wedding proceeded on time, and Barbara and Phillip had a very lovely and moving ceremony. Boy, are they united!  Phil even took a Kleenex in the middle of the ceremony and dabbed a tear away from Barbara’s cheek.

The food was fantastic, the weather great, the cake beautiful and tasty (thank you Sweet Sensations!) and all was recorded by photographer Steve Keegan.

This was a small and intimate wedding strong through blood lines and strengthened by personal choosing; glued together through years, understanding and care. The marriage itself was a reflection of how quickly and effectively the crew sprang to action in the moment of potential tragedy: together, solid and unwavering.

Where’s Phil when ya need a Kleenex?