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Maria and Cristian’s Sunset Lake Tahoe Elopement was an absolute dream!! They celebrated with 10 of their loved ones. Come check it out:

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Sunset Lake Tahoe Elopement || Maria & Cristian

Maria and Cristian’s Sunset Lake Tahoe Elopement was an absolute dream!! They celebrated with 10 of their loved ones. Come check it out:

Getting Ready at the Airbnb

Maria and Cristian rented out the cutest Airbnb in Incline Village in Lake Tahoe. They had a slow morning… soaking up the day with their families and best friends. As the afternoon rolled around, they started to get ready for their elopement!!

I spent the morning scouting for some upcoming shoots and elopements, and also checked out their ceremony site we picked out as well, just to make sure everything was good & get a feel for the area again before it was time.

I showed up to their Airbnb and Maria was so excited!! She was sitting in the room next to the window, as her hair was getting finished. Shoutout to Kayla for doing such an amazing job!!

Cristian was downstairs hanging out with his friends, and then headed outside for his first look with Maria! She met him outside with all the stunning greenery surrounding them, and they both got so emotional and teared up!!

Elopement bride's dress hanging on stone fireplace mantle in Lake Tahoe

Bride's mom helping her get ready inside in Lake Tahoe next to bed and small window

Bride emotional during elopement couple's first look in front of wooden building next to greenery in Lake Tahoe

Elopement bride's shoes and earrings sitting on stone fireplace mantle in Lake Tahoe

Groom wearing cowboy hat seeing bride during first look on grass with large walking stones in front of wooden building in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple kissing after first look in front of wooden and stone building next to greenery in Lake Tahoe

Sunset Ceremony overlooking Lake Tahoe

The three of us and their 10 guests headed to the ceremony spot, and started hiking up to the spot! PS I’d love to show you this hidden gem too, inquire here & we can chat about it!! Once we arrived, their officiant started the ceremony. She was bi-lingual, which was perfect since most of their family didn’t speak English.

They shared their vows as the sun started to get softer and softer, and it was truly one of the most magical ceremonies I’ve ever captured. Most ceremonies are a few hours before sunset, which gives us more time for photos afterwards (like bridals and family photos), but their ceremony was right before sunset, and it was stunning!! We still had time for photos afterwards during blue hour too. One of their guests was crying and said, “watching you get married at sunset is something I’ll never forget”.

Bride holding dad's arm and walking down trail to elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple holding hands during ceremony in Lake Tahoe with guests watching and tall pine trees in background

Overview of elopement ceremony with guests on either side with tall pine trees and Lake Tahoe in background

Elopement couple holding hands during ceremony at sunset with tall pine trees and Lake Tahoe in background

Bride wiping tears from eye while listening to groom reading vows from vow book during elopement ceremony in Lake Tahoe

Elopement guests happy and emotional during ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees in background

Elopement couple kissing and hugging each other after ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees in background

Elopement couple hugging their mom's after ceremony in Lake Tahoe with pine trees in background

Sunset Bridals & Airbnb Reception

We took some family photos, and captured these two newlyweds overlooking the lake until the last bits of light were left! Since their elopement was in October, yes it was freezing once the sun went away, but so worth it!! We bundled up in coats and headed back to the cars, to meet their family back at the Airbnb for dinner.

Their families cooked all their favorite homemade food, and the yummiest mixed drinks!! The Airbnb was glowing under candlelight, and they decorated the kitchen with tables and plates to make their evening so special. Their loved ones shared speeches, they ate lots of yummy food, cut the cake and danced the night away!!

Elopement couple holding each other and smiling on trail next to yellow bushes with sunset in background in Lake Tahoe

Close up of elopement couple holding hands and looking at each other with Lake Tahoe in between them in background

Elopement bride holding floral bouquet and dress while walking down trail and smiling in Lake Tahoe

Bride leaning back on wooden railing while smiling at groom in cowboy hat with Lake Tahoe and forest of pine trees in background

Looking through window at elopement couple with arms around each other and backs to camera looking out at Lake Tahoe

Elopement couple holding hands and walking along trail together with pine trees in background in Lake Tahoe

Elopement reception table with white and gold plates and gold cutlery next to candles and white florals

White wedding cake with gold accents and cutlery next to white florals and candles

Mom setting up food for elopement reception on table with white fluffy lights above her

Wedding guest laughing while holding cup during elopement reception with guests in background

Elopement couple holding knife and cutting cake together during reception in Lake Tahoe

Elopement guest pouring champagne into tower of glasses during reception in Lake Tahoe

Bride laughing while groom takes a bite of cake during elopement reception in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Elopement Photographer

Hey friend, I’m Bridgette!! A wedding photographer based in Lake Tahoe. I’m so excited you’re here! I’d love to help you plan the wedding of your dreams, and capture all the moments for you to remember for generations to come! You deserve to feel all the nostalgia from the best weekend of your lives.

If you’re looking for a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer, let’s chat!! Head to my wedding page to find my pricing, what to expect when working with me, raving reviews from past clients, and sample galleries! If you think we’d be a good fit, inquire here — I can’t wait to chat more with you both!!!

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