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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 

 

Venuelust Interviews Stephanie Martin of One Fine Day Events

 

At One Fine Day Events we are constantly searching for fresh and vibrant spaces for our events to take place. It's the best feeling to completely fall in love with a new venue and get excited about all the possibilities for making an event there an experience that everyone will remember forever. One Fine Day's founder, Stephanie Martin, was recently interviewed by Venuelust - a company that shares our passion for unique celebration spaces around the globe. If this type of thing sparks your fancy as well, check out the full Q & A to hear Steph's advice on finding and transforming the perfect Lake Tahoe location for your wedding. 

Venuelust is a digital media company that specializes in marketing “Off the beaten path” luxury venues for celebrations, getaways and experiences. It makes me giddy with excitement to visit their website and dream about what it would be like to, say, rent a private island for a family reunion. I really dig the site because similar to the philosophy behind One Fine Day Events, the website provides a customized experience. Depending on your style or event type you can search for venues that speak your language - from secret haciendas to castles to luxury safari camps! Here are a few that completely knocked my socks off. 

 

Tahoe Wedding Advice | Bachelorette Party Tips

Now that your best friend, sister, college roommate is engaged - it's time to start thinking about the bachelorette party!!! There are so many ideas but we have a few tips to get you started on the right track. 1. Pick the group that she feels comfortable "letting loose" around | Get the invite list from the bride and let her decide who she would like to have join - if she hasn't spoken to someone in a while or doesn't feel comfortable in Vegas with work colleagues, they don't need to get an invite.

Image: Colleen Kern Photography

3.) Remember this is her night or weekend | Focus on what will make her have fun and enjoy a relaxing evening, not what everyone else wants to do.If sipping wine by a roaring fire while glamping, or partying all night in Vegas are things that will make your bride-to-be happy, then that is what your plan should entail.

Images: Pinterest

2.) Create a Budget | Once you have the guest list created, ask everyone what they are comfortable spending. If it's relatively small, keep this in mind and maybe plan a one-night, local adventure. If everyone has a little more wiggle room, maybe consider turning this into a weekend relaxation trip or quick flight to somewhere fun.

4.) Elect one person for Planning  | It's so easy for everyone to brainstorm and come up with a million locations, ideas, themes, etc. Let one person coordinate all of the details and then as a group finalize everything. That way no one is doing double work and everything will be more seamless.

Images: Pinterest

5.) Take care of Transportation | Do everyone a favor and rent either a limo, town car, or party bus. No one wants to be the "sober" one for this fun night out, so everyone should build in their budget an allotment for responsible transportation.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Fab Finds | Wed Buddy

Wedding Website are great for so many reasons! Not only do you get a chance to share your engagement story or sweet photos of you two as a couple, you can also keep your guests informed on everything there is to know about your wedding celebration. We have come across this great company called Wed Buddy - it's a free program that guides couples through the website building process. See below for a few highlights of this great company!  

 

WedBuddy gives you great tips for adding things you might forget to your website.

 

 

You can also send out e-invitations, manage your guest list, and share your favorite photos & stories. Best of all? It's Free!

 

 

Be sure to check out WedBuddy when you're creating your wedding website!!

 

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.

Spring Wedding Favor Ideas from Beau-Coup | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

Spring has sprung and with the warmer weather, happy couples are getting out and taking advantage of the sunshine for their big days. And why not? Spring is the perfect time to host a wedding, and Beau-Coup knows just how to accessorize a good spring theme with fun wedding favors!  

Garden Party Wedding Theme

Host a garden party and ditch the formal décor – after all, there is hardly a better decorator out there than Mother Nature in the springtime! Love is in bloom and the outdoors is practically exploding with color! Host your garden party wedding outside among the greenery, and serve light refreshments your guests can enjoy while taking in the sights and smells of the season. Accent place settings with beautiful hand-painted butterflies and mini garden pails filled with pastel candy to help calm spring fever.

Love Birds Wedding Theme

The happy couple can fly off into the sunset with a cute love birds theme. This theme builds on the garden party, and can be hosted indoors or out. Dress up your décor with a pastel color scheme and serve light finger foods. For the reception, set a few bird cages on risers at different heights for a unique and simple centerpiece. Spruce up tabletops with mini bird nests filled with colorful candied almonds, then mix up some sweet springtime cocktails and watch your party truly take flight!

All images courtesy of Beau-Coup 

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.

Fruit Infused Decor | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

Ahh...Summer is approaching and the only thing on my mind is the Tahoe City Farmers' market and it's abundance of fresh and local fruit! Having a giant fruit bar with citrus infused water and fresh berries would be the perfect way to welcome guests to your celebration. Placing small kumquats as a pre-dinner snack and having bowls of fresh oranges and baby fuji apples on the dinner tables not only looks gorgeous but will give your guests a burst of energy for the dance floor!  

First Row: Lisa Lefkowitz Photography | Tara Francis Photography Second Row: Suzy Clemente Photography Third Row: Erica Turner Photography | Wedding Chicks via Lover.ly

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 were shown that it's really all about the little things. Even though there are a gazillion things to do, remember, plan for, and purchase for your special day, remember to incorporate special touches into your decor, dress, or speech. In the end, it's the little things that matter the most.

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

Our Favorite this week from Tahoe Unveiled

This week on our sister site, Tahoe Unveiled, we were sooo very excited to be introduced to the newest Tahoe Unveiled vendor, Bending Branch Studio Booth!!

Not only does Bending Branch customize their booth to tailor to each clients style, design & decor, they have hundreds of backdrops, props, and amazing lighting so everyone looks fabulous! It's also a large area so you can invite all of your friends into the "booth"!! Click here to learn all about Bending Branch Studio Booth!

 

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.

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.

Tickle Me Tangerine | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

How fun is this color?! Tangerine is the perfect shade to create a fabulous fun splash of Spring! It's not only the new trend in the wedding world but could also be infused into your daily wardrobe. Why not use this juicy color to dress your bridesmaids in? Or maybe snag the next gorg tangerine clutch for a super fun night out! Not to mention the combination of bright ranunculus with green leaves and colorful cake pops as dessert is design perfection!

First Row: Lover.ly | Christa Elyce Photography | Lover.ly Second Row: Haute Bride Guide

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

Our Favorite this week from Tahoe Unveiled

This week we have been experiencing beautiful (if not a touch rainy) weather! Spring is in the air and our sister site, Tahoe Unveiled, is celebrating! Take a peek for some gorgeous Easter & Spring wedding inspiration!

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 were introduced to the newest photography vendor, Charleton Churchill Photography. Charleton's style of photography is very beautiful and seems to capture the grander scale of the scene which contributes to a very ethereal and romantic photograph. Click here for the interview of Charleton & to find out what makes his style of photography so unique!  

Image courtesy of Charleton Churchill Photography 

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

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.

Press & Events | One Fine Day featured on Style Me Pretty

We are tickled pink that one of our beautiful weddings from this Summer has just been featured on Style Me Pretty! We absolutely loved everything about Mike and Vanessa's stunning lakefront estate wedding and we couldn't be more happy that Style Me Pretty found it so gorg too! Take a peek below for all the feature details + lovely photos captured ever-so-skillfully by the brilliant duo Theilen Photography! You can also click here for our "behind the scenes" post for details on how this lovely soiree came together!

Click here to see the full feature on Style Me Pretty! 

Vendors:

Photographer |  Theilen Photography  Planning & Design | One Fine Day Events Venue | Private Estate Florist | Bellissima Floral Ceremony & Reception Music | Dave Gillis Catering Company | Season'd Catering (formerly Moody's Catering) Hair | Kolor by Kori Make-up | Kiss and Makeup Tuxedos | Fine and Funky Dress Designer | Monique Lhuillier Linens | La Tavola Invitations & Paper | Alee & Press

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.

For the Love of Chevron | Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration

I have a slight obsession with the chevron pattern - it's so fresh & clean with a touch of edge. It also happens to be the perfect way to blend in class, style, and lots of fun - not to mention that it can be splashed on anything from drink stirrers, to linens to even your dessert spoons!

First Row: Fab You Bliss | Valarie Duque Photography via Style Me Pretty  Second Row:  Britt Rene Photo | Wedding Chicks 

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 had the pleasure of receiving some much needed great advice! After the big day has (literally) flown by, it's always a good idea to look at what is remembered and what can stand to be forgotten (small, annoying set-backs, un-needed advice and stress, and hardcore dieting!). See below for some great advice from a married woman to a bride-to-be.

Photo Courtesy of Polly Alexandre 

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.

Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Horse-drawn Dreams

Could you imagine being escorted down the aisle by one of these majestic creatures? Equines are so gorgeous & beautiful and add a whole other level of fairytale to the big day!

First Row: Inspired By This | KWP Weaver Second Row: iDropPhoto

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.