Fab You Bliss Weddings: Lake Tahoe

I adore an intimate event held at a private residence. And this wedding is just such a celebration. Photographed by the marvelous Christina Kiffney at Christina Kiffney Photography, Laura and Rob were married at their beautiful mountain home in Colorado which they lovingly prepared months ahead of time to create the perfect lush surroundings with a natural feel for their intimate celebration. The colors of brown and green compliment the environment and even the happy dog looks to be enjoying the event. I love everything about this wedding from Laura’s beautiful dress by Priscilla of Boston to the sweet flower girls, the Hydrangea filled center pieces from Boulder Blooms, the floating candles and that gorgeous cake by GateauxBakery.

So go on…let the eye candy begin.

Photographer: Christina Kiffney Photography

Floral Designer: Boulder Blooms

Reception Venue: Private Residence

Dress Store: Priscilla of Boston - Denver

Cake Designer: Gateaux Bakery

Submission via Two Bright Lights

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So, if you follow my blog you know my husband and I returned from our Lake Tahoe vacation yesterday. And as much as I hate leaving there and my sister and brother-in-law, I must admit it's nice to be home. So here are a few pictures I took of Quinley one day when we took her to the lake to see if she'd like to swim. Mind you, she is part Golden Retriever, part Standard Poodle...both water loving dogs.

Here she is with Daddy giving her a pep-talk.

...not really sure she wants to venture in there...

...nope, not this time...

...nah, I think I'll stay right here with Daddy.

Next time we'll get her to go swimming and I bet we'll have a hard time getting her out. Funny dog!

Have a Fab You Bliss Tuesday!

xoxo

Stephanie

Ahhhh, LAKE TAHOE...my home away from home. I lived there for many years throughout college and after so when this wedding came in I was overjoyed, not to mention the images are from the amazingly talented Melissa Dunstan at Melissa Dunstan Photography and that just made this feature even sweeter!

Stephanie and Eugene were married last August at Zephyr Cove Resort, a beautiful and historic site on the Nevada shores of South Lake Tahoe. Zephyr Cove is a fantastic resort offering all the year round activities you can imagine from paddle wheel boat cruises, water craft rentals, para sailing, beach activities, fishing and horse back riding in the summer to boating and snowmobiling in the winter, and of course year round lodging and dinning.

Stephanie's gorgeous Mon Cheri Bridal gown looked quite lovely on her and absolutely perfect for the setting. Her hair was done by Acqua Hair Design and she carried a gorgeous bouquet of Burgundy and gold Calla Lilies while her attendants, wearing strapless, light yellow sundresses with beach ready flip-flops, walked down the isle holding bright arrangements of yellow and orange Gerber Daisies nestled among large pink Carnations. And Eugene's guys looked very casual and ready for some beach wedding fun in their Khaki pants and orange button downed shirts, while Eugene opted for a bit dressier look with black slacks and a white shirt.

And let's not forget their cute Boston Terrier with his adorable bow tie. I'm swooning over how cute that is and you know how much I love me some doggies! Also, check out their save the date card. It's a ticket with a tear off section showing a map of the lake on it...yes, swooning again. I just LOVE everything about this wedding!

Photographer: Melissa Dunstan Photography

Hair Stylist: Acqua Hair Design

Reception Venue: Zephyr Cove Resort

Dress Store: David's Bridal,Mon Cheri Bridal

Cake Designer: Katie Cakes Tahoe

Jewelry: Christopher Diamonds

Officiant: Rev. J.B. McIntyre

Speaking of Lake Tahoe, as I mentioned, I lived there for a while and so did my sister. She still lives there with her husband and BC and I are going to visit them there next week! I'm so excited!!! We tried going this past winter, but with our schedules it just wasn't possible. Summer on the lake is probably my most favorite time anyhow. And Pupp-awg is going to love it too! Only thing is, her long hair is not really great for the heat so I'm...GULP...taking her in for a hair cut this morning. I swear guys...I feel like an over-protective mother as I've been really nervous about this. She's my little girl after all and you hear all kinds of stories about what groomers do, so I'm kind of worried. Should I be? I just hate leaving her without knowing the people with her care. But the place I'm taking her has received many good reviews so I'm hoping for the best. So...we'll see.

Aaaaggg...I'm still so nervous! Anyone else feel this way about their dogs or am I just a silly dog crazy lunatic?

Here's Pupp-awg this morning. Isn't she so pretty, posing all perfect, right?

...yeah, only for a second. The 8 month old puppy doesn't like to sit still for long!

Happy Thursday to you all! And to all my blogger friends, if I don't get a chance to stop by your pages today to leave you some love, it's because I'm probably frantically stalking the groomers shop like an obsessed Paparazzo to make sure my baby is okay ;-) Do they make pills for this?

xoxo

Stephanie