A CHALET VIEW LODGE WEDDING ON GOLD MOUNTAIN

Rachel and Matt shared a memorable weekend with their guests in Lost Sierra at their Chalet View Lodge Wedding. They wanted the experience of spending several days with their guests enjoying each other and catching up. Chalet View Lodge allowed them to do just that, providing a beautiful backdrop for their wedding and lodging for their guests.

Rachel and her planner drew inspiration from Chalet View Lodge's natural beauty and wanted to keep the design minimal and organic, with touches of greenery and white florals. Some of the couple’s favorite details were the canvas mid-century hospitality tent, motel keys as the escort cards, and the macramé backdrop for their ceremony.

Wedding at Chalet View Lodge Hospitality Tent

The most memorable moment of the day was listening to Rachel read her vows. It felt like time stopped. And, of course, dancing with all our friends and family to the brass band right after the ceremony! - Matt

The couple added a personal nod to Matt living in New Orleans with a second-line brass band that led the guests from the ceremony to the reception. It was such a fun and exciting way to get the party started, and all the guests were surprised.  

Second Line at Chalet View Lodge

The most memorable moment was returning to the cocktail hour after signing our marriage license. We were able to see the gathering of our loved ones from the outside for a minute and then enter back into that sphere. There was this anticipation and pure joy — everyone was vibrating with love (and cocktails!). - RACHEL

Rachel and Matt’s advice to anyone planning a wedding is to set boundaries but let the small things slide. They each chose a couple of non-negotiables but didn’t battle each other or their families on smaller decisions. In the end, what we remember is the incredible energy and everyone’s dance moves!

  You can see more of this Chalet View Lodge wedding on Junebug Weddings!


CHALET VIEW LODGE WEDDING CREDITS

Photographer: Mandee Johnson • Wedding Planner: Day of Gal • Venue: Chalet View Lodge • Floral Design: QED Design • Catering: Butler + Salt • DJ: Dart Collective • Live Music: Emily Elbert and City of Trees • Stationery: Minted • Hair and Makeup: Solstice Salon • Wedding Dress: Tara Lauren • Bridal Accessories Oliva the Wolf • Groom’s Attire: J. Crew • Rings: Catbird (brands) and Nora Kogan (engagement ring) • Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals • Lounge Tent: Shelter Co.

Mandee Johnson

Mandee Johnson is a Los Angeles wedding photographer celebrating candid, real moments and honest emotions along with bold, beautiful portraits. Documenting the story of your day as it unfolds on digital and analog film. traveling worldwide.

https://mandeejohnson.com/
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