The Idea Board | Cinnamon Toast Hot Toddy

Leaves are turning, the air is becoming chillier, and we've had the first flurries of snow - Fall is officially here! As the weather shifts to all things Autumn, I always turn to a cozy beverage to snuggle up with - Cinnamon Toast Hot Toddy. This would be the perfect accompaniment for a night on the couch, or by the fire, with a snuggly sweater.

Recipe:

  • 1 1/4 ounce(s) Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
  • 6 ounce(s) hot apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon(s) cinnamon

Add hot apple cider and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum to a glass rimmed with sugar and cinnamon. Sip slowly and enjoy!

 

One Fine Day Events is a Lake Tahoe wedding planning company based in the heart of Tahoe City. We specialize in hand tailored Lake Tahoe weddings at private estates and lakefront properties.

One Fine Day Events featured on 100 Layer Cake!

Yippee!! We are so honored to have been featured on 100 Layer Cake! The fabulous Bret Cole produced a gorgeously rustic & elegant photo shoot in Sierraville, CA and we were asked to help plan the workshop. Click on the image below to see all the lovely images that were captured from the workshop.  

One Fine Day Events is a boutique wedding planning company based in Tahoe City, CA. We specialize in hand made weddings at private estates and lakefront properties in Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Sherbet Soiree

What better colors to use this Summer than the bright and yummy colors of sherbet? I came across this gorgeous bridal luncheon and just had to share! The cheery pinks and creamy tangerines are the perfect color combination for a Summer wedding palette.  

All images | Briana Marie Photography 

One Fine Day Events is a Lake Tahoe wedding planning company based in the heart of Tahoe City. We specialize in hand tailored Lake Tahoe weddings at private estates and lakefront properties.

Happy Fourth of July!!

We hope everyone is out enjoying the Sun, Fun, and Our Independence! Have a Happy Fourth of July - from everyone here at One Fine Day Events!! 

One Fine Day Events is a wedding planning and production company based in Lake Tahoe. We specialize in hand tailored weddings at private estates and resorts in North Lake Tahoe.

Fab Find | Rent the Runway

For all the ladies out there that have lots of weddings to attend this Summer but not lots of money to spend on wedding dresses, I have found the perfect company for you! Behold, Rent the Runway! Rent the Runway is a great company that lets you rent all the newest dresses by brilliant designers for a fraction of their retail cost. And best of all? They will ship you not one, but two sizes of the dress you order so you are guaranteed to find just the right size - Love it!  

One Fine Day Events is a wedding planning company specializing in beautiful Lake Tahoe weddings!

Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay | Reel Eyes Video

I can't tell you how long we've been waiting to share this video with you!! We highlighted Jessica and Brian's wedding that was featured in The Knot magazine earlier this week and now we have the most spectacular video by the incredibly talented Darren with Reel Eyes Media to show you. Get the tissues ready because this super sweet and touching video is not to be missed!

Jessica & Brian | Lake Tahoe from Reel Eyes Media on Vimeo.

One Fine Day Events is a Lake Tahoe wedding planning company based in the heart of Tahoe City. We specialize in hand tailored Lake Tahoe weddings at private estates and lakefront properties.

Press & Events | One Fine Day featured in The Knot Magazine!

The Knot Northern California Magazine featuring One Fine Day Events
The Knot Northern California Magazine featuring One Fine Day Events

The latest issue of The Knot, Northern California, is out - and we are in it!! We are so thrilled that Jessica and Brian's beachfront Lake Tahoe wedding celebration will be preserved in such a beautiful mag! Our lovely couples' gorgeous Tuscan themed celebration took place on the sandy beaches of Rubicon Bay on the West Shore. Take a peek below for some of the beautiful images captured by the utterly awesome Mike Larson Photography!

The Knot Northern California featuring One Fine Day Events
The Knot Northern California featuring One Fine Day Events
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
Lake Tahoe Wedding in Rubicon Bay with One Fine Day Events & Mike Larson Photography
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Celebration Details ~

The Rubicon Bay on the west shore is one of the most beautiful areas on the lake, and Brian and Jessica couldn't have chosen a more stunning backdrop to have their wedding celebration. The golden sandy beaches and tropical water of Rubicon Bay meet pine trees and meadows making it a perfect place to have a wedding isolated from the rest of the world. We helped Brian and Jess incorporate a Tuscan theme into the entire wedding - so similar to a Lake Como backdrop the ceremony was set on the lake, cocktails amongst the old growth pine trees, and dinner on the lawn under a romantic canopy of lights. Later, the beach was transformed into a magical sunset reception with dancing and live music under the stars!

Vendors:

Photographer | Mike Larson Photography Planner & Designer | One Fine Day Events Florist | Stems by Diana Catering Company | D'lish Catering Cake Chef | D'lish Catering Cinematographer | Reel Eyes Media Rental Companies | Celebrations Party Rentals + Blue Print Studios Linens | La Tavola  Musicians | String Beings + Suite Love Express Wedding Dress | Carolina Herrara Bridesmaids Dresses | J. Crew Groomsmen Attire | JoS A. Bank + bow ties and suspenders by Etsy Designer Me and Matilda  Invitations | A Day in May Wedding Day Paper | Heart, Paper, Soul Hair | Kolor by Kori Makeup | Kiss and Makeup  

One Fine Day Events is a wedding production company specialized in private estate weddings in Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography | Bret Cole Workshop Wrap-Up

Last month I participated in the first Bret Cole Photography Fellowship and I am SOOO very excited to reveal a few of the behind the scenes photos from the workshop! The purpose of the workshop was to provide both amateur and professional photographer’s with a weekend of inspiration and education to further their careers in the wedding industry. The event included four beautifully styled photo shoots and class time with lectures by myself, event designer Scott Corridan, Don Weinstein of Photo Impact Imaging film lab, Bret Cole of Bret Cole Photography, and Alexandra Tremaine of Tremaine Photography. Home base for the workshop was at the lovely Cedar Glen Lodge in Tahoe Vista and the photo shoot locations stretched from the top of Eagle Rock on the West Shore to a ranch out past Sierraville. Our favorite is the Sierraville wedding shoot which we helped design, of course! Such a gorgeous and amazing place – the shoot took place near an amazing old barn surrounded by fields, cows, horses, and nature…what more could you want? Take a peek below to see some of the behind the scenes photos of the engagement shoot, lectures, kids portrait shoot, and wedding shoot.

Above photos: Kristie Marie Photography shooting Bret assisting the models and teaching the photographers!

Bret Cole Fellowship

From Bret Cole ~ I came out of the experience with an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion and euphoria. The team effort and support I received brought tears to my eyes. The interest in film was widely apparent from the attendees….much more than I expected. And it was so wonderful to see them learn more about the wedding and portrait industry. They were like little sponges! It’s an awesome feeling to know I was able to help them and make a difference just by sharing my passion!!

Above - our lovely model, Mel, getting styled by the fabulous Elyssa Corson (Greco Rose Creative) and Me quickly lighting the candles for the photographers.

Below - behind the scenes with Johnny B FilmsKari Addison, Elyssa Corson, and all the photographers shooting!

From workshop attendee Kirstie Frydenlund ~ What an inspiring few days it was! Bret did an incredible job creating beautiful shoots, transferring her knowledge, keeping everything positive, and teaching us all her ways! I feel so blessed and humbled for the opportunity to learn from her! Tahoe is the world’s most beautiful place. 

Love this picture of Coco, (also known as Alexandra Tremaine) flashing a sassy smile for the camera!

Above - the fabulous owners of California Vintage Rentals - Jan and Pam!

From workshop attendee Kelly Wozniak ~ I walked away with a lot of information and a new out look on photography! I can't wait to keep moving and growing with photography. Thank you, thank you!

From workshop attendee Brianne Keeney ~ I wanted to thank Bret for encouraging me in so many ways. I am so happy I came because, surprisingly (to me), connecting with other photographers actually helped my confidence. I feel more motivated and I am going to make a goal list!

We can't wait for the next workshop!!!

One Fine Day Events is a wedding production company specialized in private estate weddings in Lake Tahoe.

Best of the Lake Photography Contest!

Photographers, have you entered Best of the Lake Wedding Photography Contest yet? The entries are coming in and we can’t wait to see your best work! Send your best 5 Lake Tahoe wedding photos to info@tahoeunveiled.com.

With industry judges by yours truly & Matt Theilen  of Theilen Photography.

Submissions | Please email your most creative and gorgeous wedding photos to info@tahoeunveiled.com with the subject “Lake Tahoe Wedding Photos”. Please label your photos with a keyword and a number so your photos are kept anonymous from the judges.

Image Sizes | Please send up to 5 .jpg images that are 600 pixels on their longest side, without watermarks. Images can be placed in a .zip file that is no larger than 10MB.

Processing | 5 photos per photographer may be submitted for free, or a processing fee of $5 per photograph will be charged for submissions of 6 – 15 images. Please let us know if you would like to submit more than 5 images and we will send you a google checkout.

Eligibility | Open to everyone, 18 years of age or older at date of entry. Photographs should be from a real wedding that took place in Lake Tahoe who are your clients. (No engagement photos, photos of models, or images from styled shoots, workshops or commercial shoots, please. If you have questions about eligibility, please read our Official Rules or write to info@tahoeunveiled.com for more clarification).

Deadline | Photos will be accepted from 12:01 am Pacific Time, Monday, May 20th, 2013, until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Monday, June 17th, 2013.

Prize / Exposure | If your photo/s are chosen you will receive a winner’s badge to display on your website or blog, your copyright—including your name and business name—will be prominently displayed as part of our Best of Lake Tahoe Photo Collection on Tahoe Unveiled’s website and blog, with a link to the photographers website or blog. Your photos will be part of our marketing campaign to promote Lake Tahoe as a world class wedding destination.

Notification | Winners will be determined by Friday, June 21st and notified by Monday, June 24th. Winners will be notified through the email address provided in their submission form and will be asked to approve the caption to be shown in our Best of Lake Tahoe Weddings Photo Collection.

Disclaimer | By submitting any photographs to Tahoe Unveiled and entering the contest, you agree that Tahoe Unveiled has the perpetual right to publish the Photographs on its websites and its affiliated web-based social media outlets. Tahoe Unveiled will credit you by name and/or company if it publishes your Photographs.

One Fine Day Events is a wedding planning and production company based in Lake Tahoe. We specialize in hand tailored weddings at private estates and resorts in North Lake Tahoe.

Our Favorite this week from Tahoe Unveiled

This week on our sister site, Tahoe Unveiled, we were yearning for a relaxing massage. Luckily, we have one of the best masseuses around - MK from Boddy Maintenance! While we are sitting at our desks dreaming of our next hour on the massage table, we decided to find out all about Boddy Maintenance's services so we'll know just what to order for next time! Take a peek at the blog post to find out all of MK's bridal relaxation tips and & why she loves what she does!

One Fine Day Events is a wedding planning company specializing in beautiful Lake Tahoe weddings!

Fab Find | Wanderable Wedding Registry

If you already live with your love, chances are you have all the typical wedding gifts. Nice sheets? check. Silverware? Check. So what's the next best thing? Well, a fabulous vacation, of course!! Wanderable helps your wedding guests send you on a dreamy honeymoon, with romantic dates and adventures. And best of all it manages your thank you cards for you - brilliant!

One Fine Day Events is a wedding planning and production company based in Lake Tahoe. We specialize in hand tailored weddings at private estates and resorts in North Lake Tahoe.

Our favorite this week from Tahoe Unveiled

This week on our sister site, Tahoe Unveiled, we were privy to a heap of gorgeous weddings! From the stunner at the Fitzhaven to the charming celebration at Ehrman mansion, and topped off with a heartfelt video from Darren with Reel Eyes Media,  this week was full of love, celebration, and weddings! Take a peek below, and be sure to click over to Tahoe Unveiled to see all of the gorgeous ceremonies from the week!

One Fine Day Events is a wedding production company specialized in private estate weddings in Lake Tahoe.

Press & Events | One Fine Day Events featured on Wedding Lovely

We were recently interviewed by Wedding Lovely and are just tickled pink to share it with you today. Tracy with Wedding Lovely asked us a few questions about our company and what it's like to plan a wedding in Lake tahoe - Click below to find out why we love what we do!

Photography Credit: Kirsty Edwards Photography 

One Fine Day Events is a Lake Tahoe wedding planning company based in the heart of Tahoe City. We specialize in hand tailored Lake Tahoe weddings at private estates and lakefront properties.

Our favorite this week from Tahoe Unveiled

This week on our sister site, Tahoe Unveiled, we highlighted a photography contest sponsored by Tahoe Unveiled in collaboration with Theilen Photography - and we are participating as one of the judges! See below for all of the details.  

 

Wedding photography takes enormous amounts of dedication. It’s not about the type of camera you have or what lenses you use; it’s about YOU, the photographer! It’s about the time it takes to get to know a couple and capture some of their most intimate moments. We want to celebrate our love for wedding photographers. We will be compiling a collection of the most stunning 20 images and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Submit your best Lake Tahoe wedding photographs to our very first Best of the Lake contest.

With industry judges: Stephanie Anderson of One Fine Day Events, Matt Theilen  of Theilen Photography.

Submissions | Please email your most creative and gorgeous wedding photos to info@tahoeunveiled.com with the subject “Lake Tahoe Wedding Photos”. Please label your photos with a keyword and a number so your photos are kept anonymous from the judges.

Image Sizes | Please send up to 5 .jpg images that are 600 pixels on their longest side, without watermarks. Images can be placed in a .zip file that is no larger than 10MB.

Processing | 5 photos per photographer may be submitted for free, or a processing fee of $5 per photograph will be charged for submissions of 6 – 15 images. Please let us know if you would like to submit more than 5 images and we will send you a Google checkout.

Eligibility | Open to everyone, 18 years of age or older at date of entry. Photographs should be from a real wedding that took place in Lake Tahoe who are your clients. (No engagement photos, photos of models, or images from styled shoots, workshops or commercial shoots, please. If you have questions about eligibility, please read our Official Rules or write to info@tahoeunveiled.com for more clarification).

Deadline | Photos will be accepted from 12:01 am Pacific Time, Monday, May 20th, 2013, until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Monday, June 17th, 2013.

Prize / Exposure | If your photo/s are chosen you will receive a winner’s badge to display on your website or blog, your copyright—including your name and business name—will be prominently displayed as part of our Best of Lake Tahoe Photo Collection on Tahoe Unveiled’s website and blog, with a link to the photographers website or blog. Your photos will be part of our marketing campaign to promote Lake Tahoe as a world class wedding destination.

Notification | Winners will be determined by Friday, June 21st and notified by Monday, June 24th. Winners will be notified through the email address provided in their submission form and will be asked to approve the caption to be shown in our Best of Lake Tahoe Weddings Photo Collection.

Disclaimer | By submitting any photographs to Tahoe Unveiled and entering the contest, you agree that Tahoe Unveiled has the perpetual right to publish the Photographs on its websites and its affiliated web-based social media outlets. Tahoe Unveiled will credit you by name and/or company if it publishes your Photographs.

Bridal Braids | The Idea Board

Think of your hair as a lovely accessory full of capabilities! For your bridal coif, why not venture off the beaten path and create something super romantic yet a touch whimsical - a milkmaid braid? Although they look super complicated they are actually one of the easier braids to master and add a touch of bohemian romance. Top your bridal braid off with a  gorgeous flower and you will be the most lovely bride in sight!

First Row: Pinterest | KT Merry Second Row: KT Merry

One Fine Day Events is a wedding planning company specializing in beautiful Lake Tahoe weddings!

Fitzhaven Wedding | Lake Tahoe Wedding with One Fine Day Events

We have a lively bold lakeview wedding for you today! The fabulous Liz and Sierra said their I do's at the Fitzhaven Estate overlooking the big blue lake! Their wedding was bright and stylish with playful touches of rustic elegance. And when you peel back the layers of the day you will see that this lovely couple was surrounded by friends who can dance, family who loves them dearly, and a beautiful celebration that was enjoyed by all!

I LOVE this guy's dance moves!!!

About the Wedding ~

With their saucy salsa first dance, Liz and Sierra kicked off their first moments of marriage with a splash of fun! We loved planning and designing this soiree! They had a super bold and bright color palette, a fresh design style that mixed in lots of organic and slightly rustic elements, and not to mention they are such a great and fun couple! Congratulations Liz and Sierra - we wish you all the best!

Vendors:

Venue: Fitzhaven Estate Photography: Kate Webber Photography Planning and Design: One Fine Day Events Catering: D'lish Catering Flowers: Stems by Diana Ceremony Music: String Beings Reception Music: DJ Dave Gillis Hair and Makeup - Friends of the Bride Rentals: Celebrations! Party Rentals  Photobooth: Reno Photobooth  Transportation: Northstar California  Mobile Restrooms: Nevada Johns

One Fine Day Events is a boutique wedding planning company based in Tahoe City, CA. We specialize in hand made weddings at private estates and lakefront properties in Lake Tahoe.

Our favorite this week from Tahoe Unveiled

This week on our sister site, Tahoe Unveiled, we discovered we could  have a spa day of our own right in our home! Now through the end of May, Balance Bodyworks Tahoe is bringing wellness into your home, vacation rental or any place of your choosing. Book before June and receive a 60 minute yoga session for $50, normally $75! Check them out on their website or by calling (530) 386-1643 for details on how you can turn your living room into a private yoga studio.Their services include therapeutic massage, BodyTalk, acupuncture and in-home Yoga Privates.  Also offering services for the entire wedding party, they will turn your Lake Tahoe wedding into a personal retreat, catered specifically to your needs.

 

Beautiful Hair Brooches | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

I love a classic piece of jewelry, and lately brooches have been my go-to accessory piece. Whether worn on a shirt, the closing piece to a wrap dress, or tied up in your hair as a beautiful statement piece, the brooch is one of those classic jewelry staples that will never go out of style.

First Row:  Tory Williams Photography | Lover.ly Second Row: Kali Lu Photo 

One Fine Day Events is a boutique wedding planning company based in Tahoe City, CA. We specialize in hand made weddings at private estates and lakefront properties in Lake Tahoe.

Cake Couture | The Idea Board

As I was purusing the interweb I came across an abolsuletly stunning couture cake designer, Maggie Austin Cakes, and fell in love! So it is with this gorgeous as awe-inspiring discovery that I would like to remind you while your are planning and designing the style of your wedding, don't over-look a very important part of the decor - the wedding cake. Wedding cakes are back in a big way and they are becoming more and more about the colors, flavors, and design than your traditional white 2-tiered cake. Think of incorporating your wedding's color palatte, designing it with your decor in mind, or taking your guests on a culinary adventure with bold and unique flavor pairings.

All Images: Maggie Austin Cakes 

One Fine Day Events is a Lake Tahoe wedding planning company based in the heart of Tahoe City. We specialize in hand tailored Lake Tahoe weddings at private estates and lakefront properties.

Little One Love | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

You can't underestimate the charm or utter adorableness that bringing in a little one can create for your wedding day! However; although many of us have had visionary dreams of kisses on cheeks and smiley walks down the aisle with little ones, it's always a good idea to have a contingency plan. Be prepared for melt downs, and in the case that the little ones are unable to perform their duties, have someone on hand to take them to a quite place away from the celebration so that no too much attention is drawn away from your vows.

First Row: Heart Love Weddings | Elizabeth Messina Photography  Second Row: Elizabeth Messina Photography

One Fine Day Events is a boutique wedding planning company based in Tahoe City, CA. We specialize in hand made weddings at private estates and lakefront properties in Lake Tahoe.