Being green isn’t a trend, it’s a lifestyle, especially in the Sierra Nevada. Environmentalism is the characteristic spirit of our Lake Tahoe culture, and as a wedding guest to our community, you can partake in our beliefs and aspirations too. With just a few ‘in-the-know” tips, it’s not difficult for your wedding guests to be eco-friendly, and help keep Tahoe “green” (and blue)!
As a wedding couple, you can help promote sustainable modes of transportation to your guests. Anyone who is concerned about the impact of driving from the Bay Area to Tahoe for a Lake Tahoe destination wedding should consider riding Tahoe Convoy. A luxury weekend shuttle, Tahoe Convoy brings Bay Area residents to the Lake, traveling Eastbound on Friday evenings and returning westbound on Sunday evenings. Another green alternative is the Amtrak California Zephyr passenger train, which has a stop in Truckee’s Historic Downtown.
Once your guests arrive in North Tahoe, they can be car-free! There is a local bus system – the Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART), an extensive bike path network, bike share systems, and multiple taxi operators as well as Lyft and Uber. For the day of your wedding, Reno Tahoe Limousine offers a wide variety of group transportation options to take your guests from their hotel to the wedding location.
Recommend that your guests stay at the Cedar House Sport Hotel, a “lifestyle hotel with a strong environmental consciousness.” The hotel was sustainably built using recycled materials and adheres to LEED environmental standards. (LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.) Give your guests a gentle reminder that when they leave their hotel rooms, to please turn off all the lights and power down the thermostat.
Once your guests have arrived in the Lake Tahoe region, it’s important for them to stay hydrated. The humidity is lower, and some of the Tahoe wedding venues are perched on high-elevation mountain tops. So, suggest that your guests bring a reusable water bottle with them during their stay – they can fill up at any of the fountains throughout North Lake Tahoe.
We hope you will make a vow to a green lifestyle and live environmentally ever after. Happy Earth Day each and every day!
Credits:
Image #1 – Photography: Simply Rose | Floral Design: Garden Party Flowers
Image #2 – Photo credit: Kaleb Norman James Design
Image #3 – Photography: Mark Andrew Studios | Planning, Floral Design, Styling & Production: Rebecca Rose Events | Calligraphy: Carole Murray
Image #4 – Photo: Cayton Photography
Image #5 – Photography: La Dolce Vita
Image #6 – Photo credit: Jamali Garden
Image #7 – Photography: Alea Moore Photography | Calligraphy: Callie Brennen Design
Image #8 – Photography: Greg Finck
Image #9 – Photography: Simply Rose | Cake Design: Sweet Naturally Bakery