This wedding is the definition of rustic and romantic. Set on the shores of Lake Almanor at a family home, we can’t decide whether the woods or the water is prettier! The bride stunned an all lace Jim Hjelm gown, lace trimmed veil, and family heirloom jewels (sigh!) while her groom looked dapper in gray. And the bridal party in neutrals and navy added the nautical touch – complete with a boat bar of course. With market lights strung from the trees and rain pouring down on the party we can only imagine an enchanted evening! Kate Price was lucky enough to capture not only this gorgeous couple, but also their gorgeous day and the evidence is ..ya you guessed it.. gorgeous!
We had an intimate, destination wedding at my grandparents’ lake house in Lake Almanor, California. Even though it was a summery, outdoor, california wedding, we had pouring rain unexpectedly during the reception, which added to the romance, and our guests loved it.
I loved incorporating lots of local, small vendors. Lake Almanor is a remote town near the city of Chester (population 2,144) and the nearest bigger city is Chico, California, an hour and a half away. I hired vendors from both Chester and Chico, and they were all fantastic. I loved our small town, lakeside, rustic and rainy wedding.
VENDORS:
Day of Coordinator: Jodi Drysale of Chico Event Specialists.
Dress Designer: Jim Hjelm
Bridal Store: Blue Sky Bridal
Flowers: Chelssa’s Flowers and Events
Dessert: Chocolate Chai Frosts of the Tea Bar & Fusion Café, Chico, CA
Photography: Kate Price
Ceremony Venue: Private Residence, Lake Almanor West
Reception Venue: Private Residence, Lake Almanor West
Invitations: Minted
Programs: designed by bride
Ring: Family heirloom
Groomsmen attire: J crew
Bridesmaid dresses: Adrianna Papell at Nordstrom
Catering: La Cocina
Wedding cake: Uppercrust Bakery, Chico, CA
Bride’s Jewlery: Family heirlooms
Groomsmen ties: The Tie Bar
Groom’s Suit: Nordstrom
I am in love with everything about this wedding! How cute and perfect is this couple?!
They are so cute! I love that they just embraced the rain!
I’ve always wanted to go to Lake Almanor. Now I’m even more inspired 🙂
Her gown is so cute! A little unexpected rain is always fun!
loving the dancing in the rain pics
Right!? We love them!
Us too! It looks so fun!
We had never heard of it before this but now we’re in for sure!
Isn’t the back gorgeous!?
We loved those too! Pure joy!
This couple makes me smile!! The cutest!!
Sweet sweet day! Thanks for letting us relive all the memories.
What a special lace almanor wedding!Perfect!!!
You were a stunning bride Allie!! xo
Us too! 🙂
Beautiful venue! And I love the boat to hold the drinks!
We loved that part too! So fun!
What awesome shooting.
Kate is awesome!
Beautiful wedding! The venue is gorgeous!!
Thanks friends!!
ahh, i love outdoor weddings! yours looks so lovely! and you looked so radiant and beautiful! 🙂