I have been so excited for Nick and Laura’s Donner Lake Wedding. We had so much fun for their engagement session and the love these two have for one another is so infectious I knew it was going to be the picture perfect day. The morning started out at a beautiful Donner Lake home with the bride and bridesmaids in matching blue shorts and tank, except Laura in white. Hair and makeup was being professionally done by friends, Noelle Snow and Jaime Pombo.
Nick and his groomsmen were ready to meet me for their portrait session at Donner Lake and they looked super handsome. Dressed in grey pants and vest with a long sleeved white shirt and navy blue ties. We hit up a couple of my favorite places around the west end side of Donner Lake but the best part was when I asked them if they were up for a jumping photo. These guys got some serious height and we all had a blast making the image happen.
Arriving at Donner Lake, family and friends greeted each other with warm hugs. Laura’s smile was radiating as she cruised up in her father’s Chevy Malibu and he walked her down the aisle toward the man of her dreams. Officiated by a very close friend who was dressed in lederhosen, his personality complimented the couple to make the ceremony full of love and laughter. Donner Lake with the surrounding mountains as the backdrop combined with the elegant touch of rustic/country created a stunningly beautiful wedding ceremony.
Famous Dave’s provided a wonderful casual family BBQ dinner. Tables were adorned with navy blue lace runners and wood boxes and DIY flower centerpieces. Each table number was on a picture of the couple along with a number or date in Nick and Laura’s life. For example, Table 6 – The number of years apart in age and Table 9 – December 9th the day they got in engaged. This was a great way to assign seating and it added a personal detail about the couple. As the night went on, the party was on the dance floor, thanks to Epik Entertainment, or enjoying the photo booth which Epik also provided. It was such a fun night and I loved capturing every moment. Congratulations, Nick and Laura!
These pictures are fabulous!