Tawny and Andrew first met during their senior year of high school near Houston, Texas.  Andrew caught Tawny’s eye, and she convinced a mutual friend to set them up as dates for the prom.  Following high school, they were separated for eight years by college and career building.  Nevertheless, a long-distance love sprouted and continued to grow.

After orchestrating a surprise proposal in their hometown, Andrew finally joined Tawny in Southern California, where she had established a thriving career as a professional dancer.  In seeking a secluded site for their wedding celebration, the couple chose The Hideout at Kirkwood.  Not only is The Hideout located on forty acres of pristine mountain terrain, but it allows couples to create weddings that are personal and unique, choosing which parts of the venue they want to use and when.

Complete with fun wooden signs hung on trees to set the mood, and a gorgeously delicate lace dress for the bride, Tawny and Andrew’s special day was delightfully chronicled by Marie-Louise Palmqvist and Rob Cole of VILD Photography. “By choosing neutral and natural colors,” Palmqvist commented, “the couple allowed the natural beauty to really shine through all of the pictures we captured.”

What was the photographer’s most memorable moment?  Palmqvist recalls, “While it’s hard to choose a ‘favorite shot,’ getting to capture the couple beneath their ‘send off’ parachute really was something we’ll never forget.”

Vendor Credits

Venue: The Hideout at Kirkwood  |  Photographer: VILD Photography  |  Bride’s Dress: Ventura’s Bridal Fashions  |  Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka  |  Bridesmaids Dresses: Vera Wang for David’s Bridal  |  Groom’s Party Attire: Jos. A. Bank  |  Hair and Makeup: Bridal Beauty On-the-Go  |  Flowers: Enchanted Florist  |  Rentals: Forever Vintage Rentals  |  Invitations: Vista Print  |  Caterer: Lake Tahoe Catering Company  |  Cake: Lake Tahoe Cakes  |  Music: Music in Tahoe