Marilee & Adam /  by Laura Reaney

Marilee and Adam's wedding day was windy and cold, but it made the pictures all the better! Marilee wore a faux fur shawl over her dress and the bridesmaids wore pink tartan shawls which, along with their windblown hair, the green grass, cloudy skies and snow on the mountains, made it feel like were were somewhere in Scotland. The funniest part of the day happened in the middle of the ceremony when a car drove by and someone yelled out the window, "Don't do it!"  No one was sure how to react, but when Marilee started laughing everyone else did too. It's always nice when a couple can take those things in stride and turn little wedding mishaps into fun memories.

Location: David Wally's Hot Springs Resort, Genoa, Nevada

Hair & Makeup: Rebecca Schembri

Music: Daryl Funn

Sarah & Jacob /  by Laura Reaney

What a great wedding to kick off my 2017 Reno wedding season with! The Peppermill is always so exquisite so take photos in and we didn't have to worry about any sort of weather interfering with the photos! Jacob and Sarah put so much attention into the details of their wedding, from the gifts Sarah gave her bridesmaids to the centerpieces to the cute Mr. & Mrs. wine, champagne and shot glasses. And while the toasts were tearful, the dancing was all smiles! 

Kayla & Chris /  by Laura Reaney

I couldn't imagine a better wedding on which to end my 2016 season. For Kayla and Chris' engagement photos, we did something I've never done before; we went to the old train tunnels in Truckee. It was cold, it was snowing and there was water raining down from the tunnel ceiling, but Chris and Kayla were willing to go into and on top of the tunnels and it made for some of the coolest engagement photos I've ever taken. They are such a light-hearted, easy-going couple. They fit so well together. And as I listened to their vows and the speeches made during the reception, it became clear that everyone else recognized their connection as much as I did. 

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Morgan & Corey /  by Laura Reaney

Morgan and Corey's wedding day was a beautiful, warm, colorful fall day at Toiyabe Golf Club.  The purple, orange and yellow flowers by A Floral Affair perfectly matched all the changing leaves as did the decorations of pumpkins, leaves twigs and floating candles. Morgan and Corey are so sweet and playful with each other. They were so fun to work with because they were obviously so blissfully happy to be getting married. My favorite part of this day was the picture we took of Morgan and Corey's unique and special matching tattoos that say "Until The Very End"   

Jen & Jason /  by Laura Reaney

I was so glad Jen and Jason were willing to brave the rain to take some photos amongst the beautiful fall colors. Friends and family also braved the weather for an intimate ceremony where everyone was able to gather together under their umbrellas and watch Jen and Jason exchange vows that made people tear up. So many friends and family came together to help put on the wedding and the weekend events, and I was happy to be one of those friends. Congratulations Jen and Jason, you guys put on a heck of a party! 

Barbara & Daniel /  by Laura Reaney

Barbara and Daniel's wedding was so fun for me to photograph for so many different reasons. First and foremost was that Barbara and Daniel were so nice to work for; very happy, positive and easy-going. Second, the location (Tahoe-Donner Golf Club) was beautiful and they also made time the day after their wedding to get dressed up again and go to Tahoe for some more photos. After-wedding photo shoots are great if you want photos in a different location or if there isn't enough time on your wedding day for the quality of photos you want. But my favorite thing about Daniel and Barbara's wedding was the toasts. To me, the toasts are the things that mean the most at weddings. It's the time for friends and family to share memories, stories and to share their love and support for the couple as they begin a new life together. The speeches at Barbara and Daniel's wedding were funny, moving and really made the wedding so special and meaningful.

Reanna & Adam /  by Laura Reaney

I've known Reanna for years, and she has been dating Adam ever since I met her. So it was wonderful to see them finally tie the knot! It was a beautiful fall day (the second official day of fall in fact!) and the flowers by A Floral Affair perfectly matched the autumn theme. Reno Mobile DJs created a rocking reception and guests were dancing till the very end. They had and ice cream bar for dessert which was so fun and different. And even though Adam is not the biggest fan of taking photos, it was easy to capture great shots of him whenever he looked at Reanna. 

TJ & Brian /  by Laura Reaney

The word that comes to mind when I think about TJ and Brian's wedding is unbelievable. Everything about TJ's wedding day look was perfect; her hair, her makeup, her dress and vail. She truly looked unbelievably beautiful. And I think Brian still finds it pretty unbelievable that he got to marry such a beautiful and kind woman. Brian's sister acted as the best man, maid of honor, florist and cake maker which sounds unbelievable, but she actually pulled it all off impressively.  It's obvious that Brian and TJ are best friends, which made capturing moments of them beaming at each other unbelievably easy for me.  

Emily & Adam /  by Laura Reaney

Everything about Emily and Adam's wedding made it so easy for me to photograph. It was finally a nice temperature outside, with big beautiful clouds that gave us intermittent shade. The Twenty Mile House has so many great photo spots, we had no shortage of places to stop and take photos. Everything was decorated so cleanly and carefully. I knew Emily in high school, so it was really nice to see some familiar faces. And Adam and Emily themselves were so happy all throughout the day, it was easy to capture them smiling. 

Kelley & Charlie /  by Laura Reaney

Kelley and Charlie's wedding was such a wonderful example of how small weddings can be really special. There were just 20 people at this wedding, including the bide and groom, so I was able to get a picture of the wedding guests together and nice pictures of everyone individually. I always try to take photos of all the guests at weddings, but it was so nice to have the time to take everyone to a good spot for a nice portrait. Kelley hand made all the centerpieces and her and her daughter's bouquets with beautiful little felt flowers. My favorite part of the wedding was during the ceremony was when Kelley and Charlie brought Kelley's sweet little daughter Noa up to the alter with them and Charlie gave a little speech and presented her with a necklace. Noa was moved to tears which made every else cry too!   

Jessica & Caleb /  by Laura Reaney

Jessica and Caleb's wedding was an incredibly fun day! It was a backyard wedding, which always makes for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The theme was Whiskey and Herbs... and Pirates! It was all so elegant; a whiskey tasting bar, herbs in planters, garden lights and billowing fabric above the reception area and pirate ship facade over the pool. We were treated with a beautiful sunset and a rocking reception which culminated in some guests jumping into the pool!  

Chelsey & Kyle /  by Laura Reaney

I've known Chelsey and Kyle for several year, so it was wonderful to see them get married and to be able to capture it all. It is so fun to watch these two interact. They are always smiling and joking; it's very obvious that they are best friends. It was very easy to find perfect spots for photos at this Tahoe Donner cabin and it was even easier to take good photos of Chelsey and Kyle since they couldn't stop smiling at each other.  As the caterer pointed out, Chelsey was captivated by the splendor of reception and seeing all the guests, but Kyle couldn't take his eyes off his beautiful bride. 

Emily & Jarrod /  by Laura Reaney

Emily and Jarrod's wedding was so wonderfully elegant. It was a beautiful sunny day at Tahoe and a warm clear night. Emily looked stunning in her gown and I was so glad we got to take photos at the lake several times throughout the evening; day, sunset and night. It's very fun for me when a couple is really excited about the photos they want, and when they are willing to walk on the beach, stand on a swaying dock and walk around at night to get those photos! 

Melissa & Jeremy /  by Laura Reaney

This was my first time back at Lavender Ridge this summer and I am constantly impressed with the little things they do each year to make this venue better and better. Melissa and Jeremy's wedding here was so beautiful. The lavender was in full bloom and the wedding party wore a minty green to compliment all the purple. And it was a real party.  Everyone was having such a good time from the moment I got there to the time I left. It made my job super easy; it's not hard to get good smiles out of people who are genuinely having a great time! 

Mikelle & Sam /  by Laura Reaney

Mikelle and Sam's wedding was so delightfully unique. Their burner wedding took place on a terraced property right on the shores of Lake Tahoe. They had a hookah lounge tent, face painters, signature cocktails, singing bowl and didgeridoo players, and even a cupcake eating contest! It was such a fun and beautiful party for everyone there and it was so enjoyable for me to capture it all!     

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Amanda & John /  by Laura Reaney

Amanda and John's wedding was what every wedding should be. A happy, easy-going couple, a big fun-loving, good-looking wedding party, beautiful backdrops of forests, mountains and sky and a rockin' reception. But I think my favorite part of this wedding were the pink sequined bridesmaids dresses! But even those flashy little numbers couldn't upstage Amanda in her swirly, blingy gown that fit her like a glove. 

Taylor & Josh /  by Laura Reaney

The National Automobile Museum was the perfect place for Josh and Taylor's Disney themed wedding. All the vintage cars perfectly complimented the Mickey ears center pieces, the bright playful colors and even the Disney music! It was such a fun and magical day and Josh and Taylor were so sweet the whole day and so easy to work with. I've found that to be a commonality among Disney weddings; a magical atmosphere with great people having a wonderful time! 

Stephanie & James /  by Laura Reaney

Stephanie and James were so easy to work for throughout their wedding planning process. They were focused on enjoying the day with their family and friends. I found out during the speeches that Stephanie James and met when they were 12 and 13 years old. Their families talked about how they remember those early days when the two first started dating and how wonderful it is that these two people with hearts of gold finally got to tie the knot! 

Misty & Garrett /  by Laura Reaney

It's always so fun for me to go to new locations to do wedding photography, like Misty and Garrett's wedding at their friend's house in Bridgeport. There was a creek running right through the property with bridges and a little waterfall. At one point, Misty even did a little fishing from the shore! A wedding at home seemed to fit Misty and Garrett perfectly. They were so easy-going, happy and really just excited to be partying with and having fun with their friends and families.   

Valerie & Cody /  by Laura Reaney

Valerie and Cody's wedding was such a fun time for me. It was like a big old UNR reunion and it was great to see so many familiar faces. The rose garden at Idlewild looked absolutely perfect, and even though it rained everyone was willing to take lots of photos! The Wagner's are such a great couple, they dedicate their time to helping kids and the community in Fernley. I caught a couple of moments when Cody was pointing into the air and while I'm not positive why he was doing it, I assume it's because he feels like the luckiest guy in the world to have a lady as sweet as Valerie.