Weddings & Special Events | Mountain Valley Living Magazine

~ Weddings In Truckee ~

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By ~ Angele Thibodeau

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. Location is everything, there are so many requirements to finding the perfect place. If it is an outdoor location you want it to be accessible for all members of the family. Nearby facilities are a must, and it needs to be an enchanting place that can mirror the beauty of the love you are vowing to one another. Truckee has many beautiful locations that can make a marriage unforgettable.

A Donner Lake beach wedding has all of these attributes. The atmosphere under the towering pines by the turquoise water is very peaceful. The children run around playing in the grass, an Eagle swoops down to catch a fish from the water and sometimes you can even hear a distant train whistle. Donner Lake is captivating. There are plenty of surrounding Inns and Hotels to accommodate whatever number of guests you may have. Truckee Donner Lodge, Lost Trail Lodge, Truckee Hotel and Donner Lake Village resort, just to name a few. Truckee also offers weddings on mountain tops or down by the Truckee River. Sugar Bowl, perched on top of Donner Summit, offers beautiful wedding locations with distant views. A convenience of having your wedding at Sugar Bowl is that you can reserve the entire resort for a private wedding. Just in Sugar Bowl alone, you have valleys, meadows, mountain tops, forests, gondola rides and always a breathtaking sunset. The town of Truckee itself provides quality restaurants, music, hair salons and fantastic gift shops for anything else you may need. The rich, colorful history and variety of events makes for plenty of fun activities to keep all of your guests entertained. The charm of Truckee combined with the grand magnificence of the Sierra Nevadas sets the stage for a wedding to be remembered through a future of wedded bliss.

Contact Info:

Sugar Bowl (530) 426-6769 www.sugarbowl.com/wedding

Lost Trail Lodge (530) 320-9268 www.losttraillodge.com

Truckee Hotel (530) 659-6921 www.truckeehotel.com

Donner Lake Village Resort (800) 979-0402

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CA Mountain Weddings

by Eileen Majors

We had a great time putting together this collection of great wedding spots in the mountains of NorCal. It is amazing just how many wedding hideaways exist in the beautiful mountains of Northern CA. Amid lakes and streams aplenty, brides and grooms can have their choice of several venues, all waiting to fulfill their wedding fantasies. From wedding planners and carriage ride providers to the rental companies and caterers, you will find exceptional customer service from fun people who would greatly enjoy the opportunity to create your ideal event.

It is a fun adventure, planning a wedding. It is also sometimes stressful. Whether you choose a large event, or want a smaller, more intimate affair, you will find many options by contacting the local chambers of commerce.

I was married a year ago September on the shore of Lake Almanor at the beautiful Dorado Inn to Brian Worth. Family and friends joined us for a lakeside ceremony as osprey and eagles witnessed the celebration from afar. That is what it felt like for me as the sun majestically set in blazing orange on that beautiful Almanor day. There are many beautiful lakes in our region, gorgeous golf courses, mountain streams and an assortment of businesses ready to help you plan your big event. If you are planning a wedding, we welcome you to the Mountains of Northern CA!

We hope you will stop by our booth and say hello on March 20th. We will be at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for the Premier Bride Showcase.

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