MODERN MOUNTAIN WEDDING AT RUSTIC CALIFORNIA LODGE

when #aandbabe olivia and travis first got engaged and began wedding planning, there were a few non-negotiables for their big day. olivia explains, “we knew we wanted to get married in the mountains, we wanted it to be semi destination with multiple day events, and did not want a time restriction on the reception”. with these musts in mind, olivia and travis set out to find the perfect mountain wedding venue in ca to accommodate their vision. eventually choosing, chalet view lodge in portola this rustic california wedding venue was absolutely perfect.

wedding at chalet view lodge

a little over 50 miles from reno, california, chalet view lodge is an ideal escape offering mountain serenity and an unforgettable wedding experience. this ca wedding venue can accommodate 150 guests overnight with 52 guest rooms, villas, and cabins. being that olivia and travis wanted a wedding celebration that would include various events and activities, chalet view lodge served as a cozy home base for everyone in attendance. with a variety of amenities like a poolside terrace, fishing pond, and golf course, chalet view lodge kept olivia and travis as well as their guests entertained.

pink bridesmaid loungewear

on their wedding day, olivia and her bridesmaids gathered in a cabin to get ready. olivia wore a silk bridal robe while her bridesmaids wore pink pajama short sets. their light pink bridesmaid loungewear matched the color of the dresses they’d be wearing soon. coordinating in a pink wedding palette, they all complimented olivia’s floral bridal gown.

made with love wedding dress

olivia found her wedding dress in sacramento, california. she had a certain made with love bridal gown in mind and made arrangements to try it on at a&bé sacramento bridal shop. when describing her wedding vision, olivia said she wanted a day that felt “timeless, classic, with touches of western”. made with love’s ‘jack’ gown embodied just that!

this square neckline wedding dress had a lace bodice and crepe skirt. traditional on the top and more modern on the bottom, jack was olivia’s wedding aesthetic come to life. olivia wore jack with a pair of crystal and pearl drop earrings by untamed petals. completing the look with a long veil, olivia looked effortlessly romantic as she walked down the aisle to travis!

white floral wedding aisle

olivia and travis’ wedding aisle was whimsical and minimalistic. hosting their ceremony on the venue’s sprawling lawn, there was a small curve in the aisle way as it twisted through the natural landscape.

opting for a grass aisle, olivia and travis lined their aisle with bright white blooms. these white florals started at the entrance of the aisle until breaking at the end. their ceremony arch was also adorned in the same white and ivory blooms, creating a cohesive and sophisticated white floral wedding aisle.

wedding champagne cart inspiration

after the ceremony, guests explored the grounds and helped themselves to the drinks and appetizers being served. a champagne cart, set up near the lawn, had bartenders waiting with chilled champagne to serve to guests. near the wedding champagne cart was an antique gold mirror propped against a tree that read ‘you look incredible, now go grab a drink xoxo’.

golden hour wedding portraits

after enjoying their reception for a few hours, olivia and travis went to an open field at sunset. wanting to get golden hour wedding portraits, the two strolled the grounds hand in hand. with sweet snapshots that include kissing on the dock and standing underneath olivia’s veil, the natural setting and bold lighting of the images was incredible!

returning to the dance floor, olivia and travis spent the rest of the night enjoying this one-of-a-kind experience. putting on sparkly cowboy hats and custom wedding sunglasses, the fun continued for hours. olivia says it best when she describes their day as “a true fairytale dream”.

dress designer: made with love / earrings designer: untamed petals / bridal shop: a&bé sacramento / photographer: nichole collins photo / videographer: abella productions / venue: chalet view lodge / planning and coordination: leann logan / florals: visual impact design / catering: blend catering reno / bar service: petite street / linen rentals: creative coverings / dj: dj klick / makeup: taryn passifione makeup / hair: sarah bullivant