Best of B&B 2016 Award

Turns out it is not only award season in Hollywood! Borrowed and Blue is one of our favorite wedding blogs that is designed to inspire and guide brides and grooms from across the US in 66 specific markets. Every year they come out with the only exclusively vendor-voted wedding industry awards. It's so unique (and fun!) that B&B allows the vendors themselves to hand-pick their very favorite companies to work alongside. We believe that your vendor team needs to be comprised of people who are not only talented and fit nicely into your budget, but that they are also a joy to work with! For example, it's difficult to get a sense of a photographers communication style if you are only viewing images in their online gallery, but it's absolutely essential to have the person capturing all your precious moments be someone who you feel comfortable interacting with - not to mention smooching and crying in front of.

At One Fine Day Events we strive to ensure that the dream team we help you build is comprised of individuals that make you smile. And it makes us smile that our colleagues have chosen us for this prestigious award. We are honored to receive an award for being one of the top three Best Wedding Planners in Lake Tahoe.

Best Of B&B 2016 - Lake Tahoe 

Tulips for Today | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

Tulips are the perfect sign of Spring with blooms sprouting out and about everywhere! Tulips are such great flowers because they are fresh, beautiful, in season all year round, come in a variety of reliable colors, and are cost effective - what's not to love?

First Row: Kristine Noel Photography | Guili & Giordi Photography Second Row: Elizabeth Messina Photography | Lover.ly

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

Unbelievable Orchids | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

Orchids are one of those incredible flower varietals. They have the ability to be structured or soft, colorful or stark white, and present an air of tropical luxury like no other - not to mention they are gorgeous! I particularly love the Cattleya orchid which tends to be a little softer and less structured than other types.

First Row: Denise Nicole Photography Second Row: Belathee Photography 

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

Simple Blooms | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

I love this idea - just a simple bloom for your wedding bouquet. It's elegant, subtle, and adds a timeless touch of elegance!

Photo courtesy of Jose Villa Photo

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

Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Summer Wildflowers

I have to admit, I'm somewhat of a lush when it comes to flowers - I adore them! And there is something to be said for a beautiful & organic wildflower cluster that looks like it grew right out of the table or bouquet. I think it's perfectly imperfect and gorgeous all the way around!  

First Row: Hilton Pittman Photography | Claire Pettibone Photography Second Row: Bayside Bride Third Row: Heart Love Weddings | Simply Bloom Photography

Press & Events | One Fine Day's Wedding featured in Tahoe Quarterly

Yay! One of our gorgeous lakefront weddings from last Summer has been featured in the latest Tahoe Quarterly Magazine! Paige and Mike's wedding took place at Chambers landing by the beach - complete with a bagpiper! It was incredible to watch these two lovebirds tie the knot and we had a blast planning every detail of this Martha-Stewart-meets-Tahoe soiree! To see the full wedding gallery click here.  

Vendors: Photographer | Christa Hoffarth Planner and Designer | One Fine Day Events Florist | Bellissima Floral Venue | Chambers Landing  Rentals | Celebrations Linens | La Tavola Linens Catering | D'lish Table Cards | Heart Paper Soul

The Idea Board | Beautiful Bouquet Wraps

One of the most beautiful parts of bridal decor can come in the form of the bridal bouquet. One way to make that single grouping of gorgeous buds even more unique would be to encase it in a beautiful fabric - like silk or lace! Try wrapping a gorgeous scarf or a bit of delicate lace around your bouquet to set it apart and dazzle your guests.  

Images courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings & Lane Ditto Photography 

The Idea Board | Hug-Proof Boutonnieres

Grooms and groomsmen always look strapping in their sharp suits and shiny shoes but after hours of dancing and hundreds of hugs, the guys' boutonnieres can be left looking a tad bit sad. No fear, we have solutions for hug-proof boutonnieres! Try pinning on a cute medallion in your wedding colors or go for something unique like a Japanese Knot, believed to bring the recipient good luck. You could also ask your florist to use fiddle-head ferns which come in a variety of colors, lay flat against a lapel, and can withstand lots of hugs!  

All images courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Our Favorite Bouquets

I adore beautiful flowers and because we work with some of the best florists around we were privy to some absolutely stunning wedding bouquets last year. Being surrounded by such gorgeous flora we get so spoiled with all of the pretty  - it's a little overwhelming! Since we are all SO ready for color, Spring, Summer, and more flowers, I wanted to share some of our favorites from last year!

First Row: Court Leve Photography &  Bellissima Floral |  Christa Hoffarth Photography & Bellissima Floral Second Row: Christa Hoffarth Photography & Bellissima Floral Third Row: Fiona Sarn Photography & Bellissima Floral |  Catherine Hall Studios & Bellissima Floral Fourth Row: Court Leve Photography & Bellissima Floral Fifth Row: Fiona Sarn Photography & Bellissima Floral | Kate Webber Photography & Stems by Diana Sixth Row: Court Leve Photography & Bellissima Floral Seventh Row: Kate Webber Photography & Stems by Diana |  We Heart Photography & Art in Bloom Eighth Row: Kate Webber Photography & Bellissima Floral | Christa Hoffarth Photography & Bellissima Floral

Press & Events | Bohemian Photo Shoot Featured on The Wedding Chicks

Last Friday One Fine Day Events was featured on the super fabulous wedding blog, The Wedding Chicks, for a photo shoot we created at the West Shore Cafe! The whole ensemble was inspired by a stripy shower curtain! We were so excited to work with such a vibrant color palette and design this exotic Bohemian wedding shoot and work with Bellissima Floral, Matt Theilen, The West Shore Cafe, Celebrations! Party Rentals, and La Tavola Linen.

To see all the images and read about the details, click here!

Tahoe Unveiled's Weekly Juice!

This week on our sister site we  created a beautiful neutral wedding palate with black and grey colors and also learned some great tips for choosing the right first dance as husband and wife! We were also treated with a very beautiful real wedding that took place on the south shore, received some great and very essential tips for choosing the right flowers for each season, and were absolutely tickled with delight to feature a post about our favorite things ever - our dogs!

I have to say that here in Tahoe, dogs rule supreme! They’re everywhere – they come to work with us, help us cut trails in the backcountry, lead the way on mountain bike trails, cross-country ski with us and love...click here to read the rest of the post!

We've asked the wonderful music professionals at Hip Entertainment for tips and advice on picking that one song to commemorate your first spin on the dance floor as...click here to read the rest of the post!

We asked Diana Thale of Stems by Diana for her trade secrets to picking the best flowers for each season. Read on to find out which flowers will stand up to the weather while still looking absolutely....click here to read the rest of the post!

This gorgeous and dramatic real wedding was brought to us by Ben Sheriff Photography. Being that Valentine’s day is right around the corner....click here to read the rest of the post!

With all of the impending snow storms, the Lake Tahoe sky has been looking awfully grey lately. Being one that tries to turn lemons into lemonade it just made me think of a...click here to read the rest of the post!

*Thanks for stopping by; to view any of these posts in full please visit Tahoe Unveiled.

Tahoe Unveiled's Weekly Juice!

We're experiencing an Indian Summer here in Tahoe and I am loving it! I hope everyone's week was great; here's the weekly juice from Tahoe Unveiled. Happy Weekend everyone!  

I love the movie Alice in Wonderland.  It’s whimsical and fun, playful and full of fantasy, amusing and cheery. For a wedding I imagine..... click here to read the rest of the post!

Oh, how I love Ombre! It’s so intriguing and beautiful. Today I have a collection of ombre cakes to drool over. It would be such a delight to.....click here to read the rest of the post!

I love the month of October. I always think October smells different than the other months; it’s crisp and fresh and smells like Fall.  I also love....click here to read the rest of the post!

Turquoise and purple, what a lovely color combo! I think both of these colors complement each other in the best ways with purple bringing out the turquoise and really making it pop. This reminds me of.....click here to read the rest of the post!

Just because Winter is approaching and things will begin to lose their color doesn’t mean we can’t embrace the neutrals and greys that will come with the gorgeous.....click here to read the rest of the post!

To read any of these posts in full please visit Tahoe Unveiled. Thanks for stopping by!

Lake Tahoe Inspiration | Lovely Lilac

We're putting together some inspiration boards for an upcoming wedding and I thought I would share one with you! I think Lilac is an absolutely stunning color to incorporate into your wedding color scheme. It reminds me of French fields covered in Lilacs and the soothing scent that envelops you, perfect for calming your nerves on the big day!

First Row: We Heart It | Anna Williams Photography | Ellen Silverman Photography Second Row: Karen Mordechai Photography Third Row: Cake by  Maggie Austin via Green Wedding Shoes | Leila Brewster Photography via Style Me Pretty Fourth Row: Tec Petaja Photography via Once Wed

Lakefront Wedding | Playful Paradise

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. We will be closing our office for the rest of the year and will reopen on January 2nd with lots of exciting new and savvy wedding content! To end the year on a nice note, we have this uber gorgeous wedding from the one and only, Catherine Hall Studios!

The ceremony took place on the private beach. Crux Events & Party Rents built custom wooden benches designed to reflect the shape of a tree trunk on its side. White cushions and gold ribbons adorned the benches to add a little comfort with style!

Angela and Jeremy spend a chunk of their summers traveling to Tahoe with their dog Murphy. So, they felt it only appropriate to celebrate their wedding on the shores of Tahoe. After viewing a few estates, we decided on the perfect private lakefront. Several decks, a small lawn, and a private beach provided the perfect grounds for their circus themed wedding. Angela and Jeremy really didn't want a routine and traditional wedding. They felt it had been done far too many times and it was time to shake it up a bit and provide more than just dinner and dancing. Instead, we offered guests an interactive photo booth, ping-pong, horse shoes, bocce ball, corn hole, dancing, drinks, and soooo much food! From ice cream cones to pancakes, the guests were wined and dined to perfection!

We worked closely with Bellissima Floral to create a design that reflected the modern couple, while complimenting the 100 year old estate. Lanterns in different shapes and sizes hung from the grappling tree branches, lounge furniture provided comfortable seating throughout the venue, and oodles of unexpected elements added to the creative and playful theme.

Vendors

Photography | Catherine Hall Studios

Florist | Bellissima Floral

Music | We Ain't Saints

Linens | La Tavola Fine Linens

Rental Furniture | Crux Events & Party Rents

Transportation | North Tahoe Executive Shuttle

Catering | Blue Onion Catering

Resort at Squaw Creek Wedding | Spring Fling

A few weeks ago I posted a couple sneak peaks of this wedding on our blog...now we have the entire collection ready for you to view! Lots of bright, fresh, and vibrant colors (courtesy of Annie X Photographie and A Bud and Beyond); organic accents, and an amazing band (The Cheeseballs) are just a few of the many highlights!

Sam and Tim were looking for a great party in an atmosphere that reflected the mountains. Guests traveled from all over the US to enjoy a three day celebration including golfing, swimming, eating, drinking....and the World Cup! Sandy’s Pub, the resort’s sports bar, turned out to be the stomping ground for this party – guests were glued to their bar stools watching the game. On the wedding day, the game went into overtime…which happened to be photo time! I pinned the groomsmen’s boutonniere’s as they watched on in anticipation. Fortunately, the game ended right before the ceremony....not so fortunately, the US lost.

We started the day with a beautiful ceremony lead by their family priest at the Squaw Valley Chapel. Fruitwood chivaris and delicate wreaths (designed by A Bud and Beyond) added rustic elegance to the very 70's style chapel. After the ceremony, shuttles transported guests to the cocktail reception, which took place on the balcony at theResort at Squaw Creek. A little bit later, The Cheeseballs knocked the socks off each individual guest! Dancers, singers, and hits from the last 3 decades kept the party going all night. To ease the hangovers and hungry tummies, guests were invited to a lovely brunch the following day on the resort's deck. A perfect way to end a weekend of festivities!

Vendors Photography  |  Annie X Photographie Wedding Coordination | One Fine Day Venue | Resort at Squaw Creek Flowers | A Bud and Beyond Music | The Cheesballs

One Fine Day & Tahoe Unveiled Featured on Utterly Engaged

As many of you know, I recently produced and coordinated Tahoe Unveiled, a resource and boutique bridal event to reveal the luxury wedding services in Lake Tahoe. It was a huge hit! Today, Tahoe Unveiled and One Fine Day is featured on one of our absolute favorite sites, Utterly Engaged! You can view part of the feature below, or click here to see more!

About a month ago, we highlighted Tahoe Unveiled’s A Day in the Mountains – an event to reveal the luxury of Tahoe’s wedding services. It turned out to be a huge success! They provided brides with inspiration, education, and an incredible group of vendors. Each exhibitor constructed gorgeous displays out of La Tavola linens, Crux rental furniture, and various props from their own collection.

Guests were treated to sumptuous appetizers from PlumpJack, Moody’s, and North Tahoe Catering, while PlumpJack served wine, champagne, and martinis! As guests arrived, they were each given an Uncorked Wine Shop burlap gift bag, complete with treats from our vendors, a Grace Ormonde magazine, and a San Francisco Brides magazine.

One Fine Day created five design rooms (also known as vignettes) and each displayed a very different theme and color palette to give brides an idea of how you can play around with accessories, décor, and style. Each display was a mini wedding scene providing a small dinner table and accent pieces.

Classic :: A soft and subtle color palette giving an overall feeling of pretty, complete, and slightly traditional.This vignette features La Tavola Linens, Diana's Floral Design flower arrangements, Twig & Fig stationary, Crux Events chivari chairs and lounge furniture, & Crate and Barrel dinnerware.

Contemporary :: A bold color combination of black, white, and bright pink. This vignette features La Tavola linens and chair covers, Martha Bernyk Floral Design flower arrangements, Twig & Fig stationary, & Crate and Barrel dinnerware.

Rustic Elegance :: A blend of the natural, rustic outdoor elements with an elegant setting and décor. This vignette features La Tavola linens, Diana's Floral Design flower arrangements, Twig & Fig stationary, Crux Events furniture, & Crate and Barrel dinnerware.

Vintage Shabby Chic :: A take on the ever-so-stylish trend at the moment – repurposing old items in an elegant setting. This vignette features La Tavola linens, Diana's Floral Design flower arrangements, Twig & Fig stationary, Crux Events chairs, & Crate and Barrel dinnerware.

City Chic :: A super modern display pushing 2011’s hot color – purple! This vignette features La Tavola linens, Diana's Floral Design flower arrangements, Twig & Fig stationary, Crux Events chivari chairs and steel tables, & Crate and Barrel dinnerware.

Bellissima Floral Creations designed and constructed a stunning chandelier to flank her exhibit space. The chandelier was made out of birch, metal, candles, and lots of flowers. Bellssima Floral Creations also designed an amazing bar structure that became the main focal piece when you entered the room. Flowers hung from the ceiling and sprouted from each surrounding accent piece and table with candles glowing in the middle.

To see the complete Utterly Engaged post, click here!