Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Tahoe Snowboarding Wedding at Northstar!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Tahoe Wedding Weather Averages & Advice
Lake Tahoe Wedding Weather for All Seasons
On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Lake Tahoe. Which means sunshine occurs over 75% of the time during daylight hours each year. The wholesome climate of Lake Tahoe is the perfect match for the region's spectacular alpine scenery and our year-round outdoor lifestyle.
During April, May and early June, storm activity and colder temperatures diminish rapidly. The snow has melted at lake level but the beautiful snowcapped mountain peaks are still visible.
In June, July, and August, the probability of sunny skies exceeds 90% on any given day, and the average afternoon high temperature ranges between 69 and 77 degrees. Wildflowers are in bloom and the majestic sunsets are beyond compare.
From November through March, 78% of the yearly precipitation occurs, mostly as snowfall which preforms as the perfect backdrop for your winter wedding.
Autumn is also spectacular in the Tahoe Basin. High temperatures in September average 70 degrees and about 10 degrees cooler in October. Precipitation expectation increases during the course of the two-month period, but this time of year is often warm and dry.
Lake Tahoe Wedding Weather Advice
Ask the right questions regarding weather contingencies at your wedding venue.
Do Your Research
If you are still wary about booking your Lake Tahoe Venue, you can always purchase wedding insurance to ensure your event is protected. Read below for wedding insurance information.
Happy Planning!
On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Lake Tahoe. Which means sunshine occurs over 75% of the time during daylight hours each year. The wholesome climate of Lake Tahoe is the perfect match for the region's spectacular alpine scenery and our year-round outdoor lifestyle.
During April, May and early June, storm activity and colder temperatures diminish rapidly. The snow has melted at lake level but the beautiful snowcapped mountain peaks are still visible.
In June, July, and August, the probability of sunny skies exceeds 90% on any given day, and the average afternoon high temperature ranges between 69 and 77 degrees. Wildflowers are in bloom and the majestic sunsets are beyond compare.
From November through March, 78% of the yearly precipitation occurs, mostly as snowfall which preforms as the perfect backdrop for your winter wedding.
Autumn is also spectacular in the Tahoe Basin. High temperatures in September average 70 degrees and about 10 degrees cooler in October. Precipitation expectation increases during the course of the two-month period, but this time of year is often warm and dry.
Lake Tahoe Wedding Weather Advice
Ask the right questions regarding weather contingencies at your wedding venue.
- Does your venue provide a secondary location for outdoor weddings?
- If so, is this location an additional cost?
- Who decides to move the wedding to the secondary venue and at what point?
- If they do not have a secondary location, do they offer a tent or recommend another venue location as a back up plan?
Do Your Research
- Farmer’s Almanac - The Farmer’s Almanac is always a good option to determine the weather averages.
- Google Weather History - Research precipitation, temperature, and sunset averages for your wedding date
- Contact a meteorologist at a local network affiliate.
If you are still wary about booking your Lake Tahoe Venue, you can always purchase wedding insurance to ensure your event is protected. Read below for wedding insurance information.
Happy Planning!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Wedding Day Insurance
As a wedding professional I get questions about insurance and liability all the time. We always like to believe that nothing will go wrong on your wedding day, however some things are beyond our control. There are a variety of things that can happen from roads being shut down due to weather to your gifts all being stolen out of your trunk. You want to protect yourself when you are investing this much time and money.
So why should you get wedding day insurance?
At many wedding and reception venues it is actually required. You want to make sure to ask your venue of choice whether this is a requirement. Also, read your contract thoroughly to see who is liable for things outside of your control, such as weather or vendor mishaps.
Wedding day insurance will protect you, as the paying guest and host of the event, if there is property damage or one of your guests gets injured. You never know what can happen when you mix two families, a bunch of friends, and a really good time together.
And speaking of mixing friends and families and a good time, you want to protect yourself against alcohol related accidents. When the reception is over and everyone leaves, this insurance can cover all of your guests until they get to their accommodations as well as what may happen during the actual reception.
With many insurance companies, as a home owner you can add wedding day insurance with your current policy. This is a very inexpensive way to cover yourself and can actually go through your parents insurance if you are not a current home owner. There are also insurance companies that cater to wedding day insurance such as WedSafe and WedSure. Make sure when obtaining wedding day insurance, that you know exactly what you are covered for and what you're liable for.
Your wedding day is going to be amazing, how nice to be able to relax and know that you are insured no matter what happens.
So why should you get wedding day insurance?
At many wedding and reception venues it is actually required. You want to make sure to ask your venue of choice whether this is a requirement. Also, read your contract thoroughly to see who is liable for things outside of your control, such as weather or vendor mishaps.
Wedding day insurance will protect you, as the paying guest and host of the event, if there is property damage or one of your guests gets injured. You never know what can happen when you mix two families, a bunch of friends, and a really good time together.
And speaking of mixing friends and families and a good time, you want to protect yourself against alcohol related accidents. When the reception is over and everyone leaves, this insurance can cover all of your guests until they get to their accommodations as well as what may happen during the actual reception.
With many insurance companies, as a home owner you can add wedding day insurance with your current policy. This is a very inexpensive way to cover yourself and can actually go through your parents insurance if you are not a current home owner. There are also insurance companies that cater to wedding day insurance such as WedSafe and WedSure. Make sure when obtaining wedding day insurance, that you know exactly what you are covered for and what you're liable for.
Your wedding day is going to be amazing, how nice to be able to relax and know that you are insured no matter what happens.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Northstar California named top Tahoe wedding venue!
Thanks to Merrily Wed for offering the insight expert advice for Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Magazine close-up on
Lake Tahoe weddings, from tips on how to make your wedding really
maximize what our charming Lake Tahoe area offers as well as the scoop
on some great one-of-a-kind venues, including Northstar California!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Carol + Adam - The First Real Wedding at Heavenly's Blue Sky Terrace
Congratulations Carol and Adam!
Carol and Adam were the first to be married at Heavenly's new Blue Sky Terrace on June 14th! This happy couple said "I Do" at 9,123 feet with 35 of their closest family and friends. Not only did the guests get to experience a beautiful wedding ceremony overlooking Lake Tahoe, they also got to enjoy a Gondola ride!
Thank you to Michael Forrest for the amazing images!
Friday, May 9, 2014
Tahoe Local Wows with Bridal Shower
Tahoe Wedding Collections’ very own, Adele Attix, was adoringly showered this past Saturday at her parent’s stunning residence, appropriately dubbed House of the Dancing Trees, in Nevada City, California. Bridal Showers are often the first of many wedding events where the bride is in the spotlight, and our Adele could not have shined brighter.
Here are a few of the things we did that made her shower the hippest, chicest, and most fun shower I have personally ever attended:
1. Flowers in the hair. Adele’s mother picked a gorgeous white rose, straight from her garden, and tucked it in her daughter’s blonde locks. Adele donned a vintage drop-waist, cotton, tank dress and the white rose added marvelously to the ensemble.
2. Gourmet Grilled Cheese Bar. My, oh my - this Spread was out of this world! Pick-your-own toppings ranged from goat cheese paired with fig and walnuts to brie with pear and honey. Our creations were then grilled to perfection on the deck. Je Adore!
3. Trivia Game during present opening. The bride’s roommate had asked her fiancé several questions prior to the shower. Before each present the question was read aloud and Adele was asked to guess her fiancés answer, before the real one was read aloud. This made for many belly laughs during the present opening session and kept all the ladies entertained.
4. Camp Adele. To cap it all off we were whisked off to a nearby campground and spent the night gushing and giggling around a campfire. One of the Maids even made a banner to hang at our beachfront campsite. Despite the fact we forgot firewood, some men from a few sites down stocked us up and made sure the fire raged late into the starry night.
Adopt or adapt any of these clever idea’s to make your shower stand out from the rest!
Best Wishes,
Julie “Jewels” Butler, Northstar California Resort, Sales Associate
1. Flowers in the hair. Adele’s mother picked a gorgeous white rose, straight from her garden, and tucked it in her daughter’s blonde locks. Adele donned a vintage drop-waist, cotton, tank dress and the white rose added marvelously to the ensemble.
2. Gourmet Grilled Cheese Bar. My, oh my - this Spread was out of this world! Pick-your-own toppings ranged from goat cheese paired with fig and walnuts to brie with pear and honey. Our creations were then grilled to perfection on the deck. Je Adore!
3. Trivia Game during present opening. The bride’s roommate had asked her fiancé several questions prior to the shower. Before each present the question was read aloud and Adele was asked to guess her fiancés answer, before the real one was read aloud. This made for many belly laughs during the present opening session and kept all the ladies entertained.
4. Camp Adele. To cap it all off we were whisked off to a nearby campground and spent the night gushing and giggling around a campfire. One of the Maids even made a banner to hang at our beachfront campsite. Despite the fact we forgot firewood, some men from a few sites down stocked us up and made sure the fire raged late into the starry night.
Adopt or adapt any of these clever idea’s to make your shower stand out from the rest!
Best Wishes,
Julie “Jewels” Butler, Northstar California Resort, Sales Associate
Saturday, March 29, 2014
A beautiful Tahoe Wedding Ceremony Overlooking the Lake!
Wow! Check out the NEW Blue Sky Terrace at Heavenly. Have you ever seen a more stunning Lake Tahoe backdrop?
1. Hydrate your guests. It is very important at high elevations and/or when it is warm. Save the alcohol for the reception and offer water and lemonade at the ceremony instead.
2. Consider the wind. Always dreamed of a long veil but don't want it blowing across your face? Paint tiny fishing weights the color of your veil and attach them to the end of it.
3. With over 300 days of sunshine in Lake Tahoe, chances are you may need parasols for your sun sensitive guests. Or ask if your venue supplies market umbrellas.
Happy Planning! - Bxo
Friday, March 14, 2014
Why should you attend a Bridal Fair?
There are so many different resources to assist you with
planning a wedding - internet, blogs, magazines, wedding planners, etc. Here are three reasons why bridal fairs are
another great tool for the planning process and a must attend.
Idea Shopping
Many times a wedding fair is a great place to start before
any hiring or booking. When you have
that many great vendors in a space you are bound to get inspired. At a great bridal fair there is everything
from dresses to guest accommodations to reception venues and everything in
between so it is a great way to get the creative juices flowing. Looking at unique favors can lead to a floral
inspiration. Bridal fairs offer the most
up to date trends to view. You can find
so many different ideas, even if it is just an idea of what you do not want to
do.
Meet a Variety of Vendors
How you interact and connect with vendors can make a huge
difference on your special day. A bridal
fair puts you in front of a variety of different people to ask questions, see
their work, and get a feel for who you would be working with. Think of the people who are most involved
with your wedding day. Experiencing the
actual personality of a vendor, like a photographer, can help you decide
whether to book them or not. You want to
feel comfortable with your photographer so that your photos turn out as great
as you feel that day. Getting along with
that person is a vital part of the wedding day, as well as the discussions
leading up to your big day.
Fun Girls Day Out
Take your mom, sister, bridesmaids, girlfriends, whoever can
go! Enjoy some champagne and girl
time. Talk about venues, flowers, cakes,
color swatches, and dresses in a fun atmosphere where you can be pampered. If you are going to a really large fair and
it feels overwhelming, task each friend with a different vendor type, making
sure they have an idea of what your taste is as well as your budget. Then you can collect more information and go
through it all in the comfort of your own home.
Happy Planning!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
A+M, another real Tahoe Wedding!
Congratulations to Andrea and Matt who took TWO magical gondola rides up to say "I do" at nearly 9000 feet atop Lookout Mountain at Northstar California! They returned to the Tavern 6330' in the Village for the reception and to dance the night away. Thank you to Jen Schmidt Photography for the fantastic images of this very special day! - Bxo
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Jessica + Jason A Real Tahoe Wedding at Northstar California
It's snowing in Tahoe but we can't help oogling these lovely Fall photos from Jessica and Jason's October celebration at Northstar California!
Congratulations to a beautiful couple! -Bxo
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