Married Gavin on August 16th, 2019.
Our stunning #kjgirl turned #kjbride wearing ‘Langham’ by Anne Barge to her Lake Tahoe wedding
the bride…
How did you know your dress was "the one"?
“ I called all my family and friends because I thought another dress, Anne Barge -Lana, was my dress and it was only here for the weekend. My mom asked me to put on some other gowns as well, so with Alexia's help, I pulled other gowns I had always loved and decided to start with those dresses and finish with the Lana gown. The first dress I put on was Anne Barge, Langham. I turned to Alexia in the room and said, "wow, this is really pretty". I had never put on a ball gown prior to that. When I came out in the dress, everyone's jaw dropped and my grandma said that's your dress. Everyone asked if this was the dress I had called them to see and I said nooooo, but I was shocked at how much I loved it. I went back and forth between Lana and Langham, as I always imagined myself in a fitted gown. With Alexia's guidance, I ultimately decided that Langham had everything that I was looking for. Alexia reminded me that while the fitted, crepe was gorgeous it was also very trendy right now and Langham was timeless, classic and different from everyone else. It was the perfect dress for me, and I was so excited to see Gavin's face as I walked down the aisle in it. It was the hardest secret to keep, because all I wanted to do was show him, but it was so worth it :)”
Do you have any advice for future brides?
“Don't be afraid to try on all styles and pick a dress that you love, no matter if you think it doesn't fit your venue. I never imagined a giant ball gown for a Lake Tahoe wedding, and now I can't think of a dress more fitting. Also, when you go to try on dresses, come with your hair and make up similar to how you envision wearing it at your wedding. The defining moment to picking my dress was when I pulled my hair into a low bun and placed the veil on and the entire look came together!”
the groom…
the “i do”…
the cookes…
What was your favorite part of your wedding?
“I had so many favorite parts! I did a first look with my Dad instead of with Gavin, which was so fun and special! Also, right after the ceremony we took all our family and bridal party pictures, since Gavin and I didn't do a first look. After, my photographers asked if we wanted to step away with them for a moment and take a few pictures just us and away from everyone. It was the first moment I felt like I could catch my breath and that Gavin and I could celebrate what just happened. It was a really special moment to take a step away from everyone else and pause and cherish together everything that just happened, before we rejoined the party.”
the venue…
How did you overcome any stressful moments?
“Wine :) I had to really remember to let go, that I couldn't control everything. Things were going to go wrong no matter what, but it will be a great story later, like having to print and frame my seating chart 3 times because life lol.”
the party…
congratulations sara & gavin!!
the vendors
Venue: The Lodge Restaurant at Tahoe Donner
Flowers: Love and Lupines
Dessert: Little Truckee Ice Creamery
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Linens: Le Tavola Linen
Rentals: Celebrations! Party Rentals
Dress: Anne Barge / Kinsley James Couture Bridal
Tux: The Black Tux
Bridesmaids: Show Me Your Mumu / Mumu Weddings
Coordinator: A Touch of Grace Events
Photography: Custock Photography
Videography: Hugo Film Co.
Hair & Makeup: Maya Roget Makeup