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 Unveiled's Best Of 2015

Every year our sister company, Tahoe Unveiled, culls through the many gorgeous weddings they publish and creates a series of 'Best Of' winners from the entire year. This year we are honored to be chosen for at least one wedding in every category!  In the category of BEST LAKE TAHOE WEDDING CEREMONIES OF 2015 - we were selected for BEST LAKEFRONT CEREMONY

In the category of BEST LAKE TAHOE WEDDING ELEMENTS OF 2015 - we were selected for HANGING CENTERPIECES and DINNER MENU  

In the category of BEST LAKE TAHOE WEDDINGS OF 2015 - we were selected for WEST SHORE CAFE WEDDING and  STEPH AND GREG'S RIVERFRONT WEDDING

In the category of BEST LAKE TAHOE WEDDING PHOTOS OF 2015 - we were selected for  MARTIS CAMP WEDDING

In the category of BEST LAKE TAHOE WEDDING VIDEOS OF 2015 - we were selected for SHANNON AND JOHN'S LAKEFRONT WEDDING

HGTV Dream Home in Lake Tahoe!

As I'm sure you've heard, the absolutely stunning HGTV Dream Home was built in Lake Tahoe this year!! Nestled amongst giant pine trees and overlooking the lush greens of the Schaffer's Mill neighborhood, this year's home is equipped with a super modern and luxurious kitchen with all of the appliances and home comforts (hello professional expresso machine!) you could ever want, so you will never want to leave your house!

This year's winner will be announced on February 26th, and you can enter to win by clicking here! You can enter to win twice per day, so be sure to sign up today, there are only (2) more days left to enter the sweepstakes!

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.

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.

Lake Tahoe Wedding Inspiration | Pops of Pink

Now I must admit...I'm not a "pink" girl. I don't own anything pink and it's never the color that I would choose for any wall or home decor. But when I came across this gorgeous image I just fell in love! There is something about a pop of bright pink that draws in the eye and makes me happy. I love this unfrosted version of cake as well - it creates a rustic yet refined touch. And I love the giant bouquet on top - perfection!

Image  Courtesy of At Home In Love

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.

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.

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 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!

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 Films, Kari 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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet One Fine Day Events

I am super excited to share our new "about us" video with you! We created this to help inquiring brides and minds learn about our style and acquire a little insight into what we actually do!

Introduction to One Fine Day Events from Steph Anderson on Vimeo.

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.