Traveling with Kids in California // Truckee and Lake Tahoe

Fall colors are hard to find in the Bay Area, since our weather is so mild, but head east, into the Sierras and the trees burst into color come October! We spent a glorious four days in Truckee, where the gorgeous Cedar House Sport Hotel hosted us while we were in town. Such a luxurious stay -- hot tub, a huge suite and the most delicious breakfast every morning in the Stella restaurant. 

The weather had already dipped to cool, but we still got plenty of outdoor time. Juniper was so bold and got her feet in the freezing lake water, while we kept little Wilder bundled up and cozy as can be.

The Sierras in California are one of the most beautiful places in the world. The huge granite stones, crisp water and endless green. And it's only three hours away in the car -- or four -- or six... if you have kids ;) Hehe! 

We hope you enjoy the this travel diary of photos from our trip!

A big thanks to our great fashion and toy partner included in this blog post!

Robes: Silk & More

Juniper's dress and pants: Pikka Baby

Toy veggies and teething necklace: Freja Toys

Baby gym: Ecoart Factory

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xoxo,

Juniper, Wilder, Ariel + Sam

Sugar Bowl Wedding Photography // Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

There are few places more majestic in California than the Sierra mountains, so for an adventure-driven and wilderness-loving couple, getting married at Sugar Bowl Resort near Lake Tahoe was a dream! Their feet occasionally crunched on leftover snow during the first look, and S + D said their vows beneath the canopy of towering evergreens with the sun streaming through. Talk about magical photo ops: warm weather AND snow! Paradise!

Having vacationed together at Sugar Bowl over the years, the location was special for the happy couple. You could tell by how relaxed and joyous they were all day, that not only had they picked the right place to get married, these two had picked the perfect partners: they are clearly meant for each other.

S + D are such genuine and sweet souls. We enjoyed photographing every moment of their wedding day: their giddy preparations, the intimate and meaningful ketubah signing ceremony, the breathtaking cocktail hour at the mountain lookout point, the non-stop dance moves all night long, and the dazzling sparkler departure! A wonderful time was had by all :)

Congratulations S + D on your marriage! Lots of love and tons of happiness to you both!

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xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

 

Wedding Vendors

Venue, Catering, Linens: Sugar Bowl

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Floral: Love and Lupines

Cake: Flour Girl

Makeup + Hair: Solstice Salon

Wedding Dress: Anomalie

Band: Lucky Devils Band