We're Married!
What an amazing wedding! We had so much fun with our friends and family, thank you. More photos to come, stay tuned.
Less than 2 Weeks!
So we've got less than 2 weeks till the wedding and everything is coming together perfectly. If you plan on coming to Tahoe here are a few things to remember:
- Weather: 75degrees during the day & 45degrees in the evening. Bring a jacket.
- A candy store awaits you at the reception.
- Pizza on Friday Night will be very laid back and fun.
- During your stay you must see Emerald Bay and Squaw Valley.
Bridal Shower: me and my bridesmaids
Map of Lake Tahoe
Here's an idea of the distances to help you get a better feel of the lay-of-the-land.
- Reno to Truckee(Tahoe Donner)= 32 miles
- Truckee/Tahoe Donner to Tahoe City/Lake Tahoe= 13 miles
- Truckee/Tahoe Donner to Squaw Valley= 6 miles
- Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe= 30 miles
Advance Trip to Lake Tahoe
We drove to Lake Tahoe for Memorial Day Weekend and it was as beautiful as we had remembered it. The 9 hour drive was quite pleasant and easy with lots to see and options to stop. We camped on the West Shore in Meek's Bay and toured around all of the sites for the wedding.
Wedding Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday, September 4th
6:00pm Pizza on the Lake at Lakeside Pizza
This is traditionally a rehearsal, but thought we'd forego practicing and just get after it with our friends and family.
Saturday, September 5th
5:30pm Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Tahoe Donner's The Lodge
12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161
Sunday, September 6th
We’d love for you to join us at these events or feel free to explore on your own.
1:00pm Lake Tahoe Picnic, Games, & Boating on Lake Tahoe
Sunday, September 7th- Labor Day
6:00pm Pizza on the Lake at Lakeside Pizza
This is traditionally a rehearsal, but thought we'd forego practicing and just get after it with our friends and family.
Saturday, September 5th
5:30pm Wedding Ceremony & Reception at Tahoe Donner's The Lodge
12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161
Sunday, September 6th
We’d love for you to join us at these events or feel free to explore on your own.
1:00pm Lake Tahoe Picnic, Games, & Boating on Lake Tahoe
Sunday, September 7th- Labor Day
Tahoe Donner Ceremony & Reception Site + lodging
We're having the Ceremony & Reception at 5:00pm on Saturday, September 5th at The Lodge in Tahoe Donner.Tahoe Donner is a housing development with pools, tennis courts, and a golf course. Feel free to book a house through Vacation Rentals By Owner and search for Tahoe Donner houses. Tahoe Donner is located in Truckee, CA and is about 20 miles north of Lake Tahoe/Tahoe City.
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Room Block in Squaw Valley
20% Discount at the Village at Squaw when you book under our group! Group Name: Gallagher-Pena Wedding; Code #4090FJ (online booking).
Starting rates:
One Bedroom Suite: $ 127 sun-thurs, $ 143 fri-sat
Two Bedroom Suite: $ 199 sun-thurs, $ 223 fri-sat
Three Bedroom Suite: $279 sun-thurs, $ 319 fri-sat
Book by calling 888-767-1907 or at www.thevillageatsquaw.com
Guest suites consist of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, all with their own private balconies with custom furnishings and gourmet kitchens.
The Village is located at the base of world famous Squaw Valley USA ski destination and only 5 miles from Lake Tahoe. A ride to Squaw Valley’s High Camp, via the Cable Car, takes you up 2000’ in elevation where there is swimming, a giant hot tub, an Olympic sized ice skating pavilion, wonderful hiking trails, and great views of Lake Tahoe.
The Village offers a wide variety of amenities such as hot tubs for guest relaxation, fitness rooms, bike storage, kids game room, billiards lounge and media room where guests can enjoy a movie in a small movie theater setting, guest laundry rooms and 24 hour attentive staff!
WEDDING INFO
September 5, 2009, Labor Day WeekendWe will celebrate our wedding festivities in beautiful North Lake Tahoe. The fun will kick off on Friday, September 4th and continue all weekend long. We will be sharing the special weekend with our closest friends & family.
Great website about North Lake Tahoe: http://www.gotahoenorth.com/
WE'RE ENGAGED!
February 7th was one of the best days of our lives!
It all started with Geoff sitting down with my father over lunch at Pazzo downtown for about 3 hours. During this time Geoff asked him if for his blessing to marry me. After the meeting, Geoff and I met up for some happy hour and didn't discuss the afternoon till later that evening when we were spending time at my apartment. It had been a month since he told me that he had a ring for me, so I had been anticipating this day for a while. As we were sitting there, he said that he was having trouble finding the ring. Yikes! This was a huge alarm for me. I tried to stay calm, but inside I was absolutely freaking out. He nonchalantly said that it was insured and that if he couldn't find it then it could be replaced.
It can't be replaced, this is the one. He checked his truck and said to me, "Oh, here it is!" Then he proceeded to open the box up, giggle at it like it's some cute puppy dog, close it up, and puts it away. Tears start to roll down my face on this emotional rollercoaster, which makes him feel awful. He pulls the ring back out of his pocket and started to cry as well. Kneeling down, he proposed and said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me and couldn't imagine playing tricks on anyone else.
It was a classic trickster move on Geoffs behalf and completely unforgettable. It's exactly how I wanted it to happen, laid back and sincere. No frills, just raw emotion. I love him to death!
It all started with Geoff sitting down with my father over lunch at Pazzo downtown for about 3 hours. During this time Geoff asked him if for his blessing to marry me. After the meeting, Geoff and I met up for some happy hour and didn't discuss the afternoon till later that evening when we were spending time at my apartment. It had been a month since he told me that he had a ring for me, so I had been anticipating this day for a while. As we were sitting there, he said that he was having trouble finding the ring. Yikes! This was a huge alarm for me. I tried to stay calm, but inside I was absolutely freaking out. He nonchalantly said that it was insured and that if he couldn't find it then it could be replaced.
It can't be replaced, this is the one. He checked his truck and said to me, "Oh, here it is!" Then he proceeded to open the box up, giggle at it like it's some cute puppy dog, close it up, and puts it away. Tears start to roll down my face on this emotional rollercoaster, which makes him feel awful. He pulls the ring back out of his pocket and started to cry as well. Kneeling down, he proposed and said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me and couldn't imagine playing tricks on anyone else. It was a classic trickster move on Geoffs behalf and completely unforgettable. It's exactly how I wanted it to happen, laid back and sincere. No frills, just raw emotion. I love him to death!
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