Simply put, winter weddings warm our heart. Add in the fact that this daring Bride planned this snow-kissed celebration all on her own and you better bet we’re impressed. A day complete with a handsome man in uniform, dazzling decor, and of course endless love, Melina Wallisch Photography has captured it all to share and we’ve got every bit of it waiting for you in The Vault!
From Melina Wallisch Photography…Nathan is a Top Gun fighter pilot, as in Tom Cruise but, according to his best man, much better looking, way more skilled, and taller! Courtney is a talented Interior Designer from Fresno, California, who just happens to be smoking hot! Due to Nathan’s fighter pilot duties, the madly in love pair were kept far distances apart from each other. There was a small window of time over the Holidays where he was able to visit, so Courtney planned their wedding on the one weekend in December where they could be together! She would have never envisioned a wedding in the middle of December, but soon became very excited about the idea of a Winter Wonderland destination wedding in Lake Tahoe. She pulled it off seamlessly. Fresh snow had fallen the evening before, creating a blanket of white around the mountainside Chateau in Incline Village, Nevada. Snowflakes, lush white florals and glittery baubles sparkled throughout the design, set against flowy winter white drapery. Tree branches adorned with twinkle lights provided ambient uplighting. Frosty silver bridesmaids dresses looked beautiful next to Courtney’s long sleeve, open back, lace wedding gown and cathedral veil. Courtney’s snow white Ugg boots were perfect for keeping her toes warm throughout traveling to the venue and taking pictures in the snow, saving her rhinestone peep-toe Badgley Mischka heels for the wedding. A classic military sword routine welcomed the newlyweds to their grand entrance. The reception was a spirited dance party indoors (Courtney plays a mean air guitar!) coupled with cigars and smore’s around the fire pit on the veranda. The celebration continued on into the night, and ended with a farewell brunch the following day.
Photography: Melina Wallisch Photography | Cinematography: Mabble Media | Coordination: R Wedding House | Event Design: Red Carpet Events And Design | Floral Design: High Sierra Gardens | Floral Design: Emily Leue-Williams, Manzanita Glow | Wedding Dress: Kenneth Winston | Cake: Flour Girl Cakes | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Adrianna Papell | Hair: Acqua Hair Design | DJ: Cornerstone Entertainment | Venue: The Chateau At Incline Village | Rentals: Camelot Party Rentals Nevada