Sierra Mountains and sunset florals-Love in the Fall

2022 ended with one of the prettiest Fall weddings we have ever done. Fall in the mountains of Reno is something to behold!

Mallory an incredibly talented surgeon, reached out to us to help plan her wedding as she was located in Seattle. Her fiance, Travis, an environmental scientist, was born in Winnemucca and the couple decided to get married here in Reno. They had seen a few pictures of the Tannenbaum and liked the look of the venue. Once we had the venue on lock, for a Sunday in October, we got to designing.

Fall wedding aisle mood board with terracotta draping, eucalyptus florals and white pumpkins lining the aisle
Fall reception design board showing a sweetheart table with terracotta runner, candles and fireplace decor
Fall decor mood board with wood pallet welcome sign, white pumpkins, photo frame and birch cupcake cake
All Pictures from multiple sources. Source: Google

When discussing design, Mallory expressed the love of the colors terra cotta and rust for her main colors with white pumpkins as accents. She wanted a romantic feel, so we went with LOTS of hurricane vases and pillar candles scattered throughout the entire venue. She also loved the look of eucalyptus. So we came up with the design above and the couple was thrilled.

Mallory and Travis expressed their must haves for their day, which are so important to making sure you get exactly what you want fo your day! They wanted a party where everyone had a great time with music chosen by the couple, a pretty wedding that made everyone feel comfortable, the bride did not want to be cold, and the food had to be epic.

The party…that one was easy. We welcomed Justin from Justincredible entertainment to our team. He and Travis hit it off immediately. They composed a great list of music to play on the day.

Tannenbaum has the incredible food of Roundabout Catering, and they never disappoint.

The day had come…October 23rd. If you live in Reno, you know the weather here in October can be warm and sunny or chilly but fall like. Well as luck would have it, the bride who did NOT want to be cold on her wedding day, had a wedding day with a high of 46 degrees. It was Sunny but very very chilly and the wind was also a bit of an issue. We went to work to make their day everything that they had envisioned.

Mountain lodge wedding venue entrance with wood beam ceiling, stone steps and fall pampas grass arrangements
Photos by Harmony Hildebrand Photography
Gold M & T letter marquee display standing by the venue doors for a fall mountain wedding
Wood welcome to our wedding sign with fall florals on an easel beside pine trees
Pampas grass and burgundy floral arrangement with white pumpkins on the venue steps for a fall wedding
Wood ceremony sign with arrow on an easel among boulders and pine trees in the Sierra Mountains

The front of The Tannenbaum was decorated with pumpkins cascading both sides of the stairwell. Two planters filled with terra cotta and rust florals, some pampas grass and white pumpkins completed the entryway.

A custom sign created by the Groom’s sister pointed the way to the ceremony site.

Wood unplugged ceremony sign asking guests to put phones away, set on river rocks
Choose a seat, not a side sign on an easel beside white ceremony chairs with rust ribbons
Outdoor Sierra Mountains ceremony with wine barrels, rust draped chairs and a wood arch under blue sky
Wine barrel topped with burgundy and orange florals and terracotta fabric along a fall wedding aisle
White pumpkins, pillar candles and eucalyptus on a wood barrel top at a fall wedding

The ceremony site had another custom sign for the seating. It was draped in beautiful terracotta fabrics. Sheer organzas dripped from the wooden arch. The wind was not our friend on this very chilly day but we made it work. Florals from Ling’s Moment capped off the arch itself. At the base were the bride’s signature white pumpkins to complete the fall feel.

The inside aisle were draped in a terracotta tulle and rust satin floral ties and white pumpkins dotted the aisle. The beginning of the aisle had barrels capping each side with white pumpkins eucalyptus and pillar candles for that romantic fall touch.

The outside of the aisles were decorated with similar floral ties with pampas grass to tie in the front planters.

It was time for the wedding to begin. Mia, Mallory and Travis furbaby, tried to steal the show. She was adorable in that emerald dress!

Small dog in a green ruffled outfit walking down the grass aisle at an outdoor wedding

Travis had a surprise for Mallory. He played a song for her-I’ve just seen a face by the Beatles along with the String Beings quartet. When Mallory heard it she was visibly moved.

Guitarist plays as wedding party and guests stand at an outdoor ceremony with orange draped arch
Father walks the bride holding a fall bouquet down the grass aisle toward the ceremony
Bride holding a burgundy and orange bouquet greets guests under golden fall trees

The wedding ceremony was beautiful. The couples’ vows to one another were funny, touching, moving and full of true emotion. One moment you were laughing and the next you were tearing up from such sweet sentiments by the two.

Bride and groom kiss under a wood arch with fall florals and mountain views at sunset

The kiss and Mr. and Mrs Axe were announced! It was truly a special moment for all in attendance!

Cocktail hour commenced, Justin took over the tunes and Roundabout at Tannenbaum put the appetizers out and the bar was open. The couples guests mingled and both sides came together as if they were one big happy family! Making the guests comfortable was so important to the couple.

Bar menu sign with signature cocktails beside a white pumpkin and orange florals
Bartender pours drinks at a lodge bar with wine glasses lined up during a fall wedding
Platter of seared tuna tacos with edible flowers served at a fall wedding reception
Server holds a tray of streusel topped mini muffins garnished with a pink flower

Cocktail hour was complete! Reception time!!

The reception was filled with tables embellished pillar candles, the bride’s signature white pumpkins, eucalyptus, and pops of burgundy florals. The sweetheart table was draped with a blush organza and a terracotta,burgundy, blush table spray with eucalyptus. The front of the table was adorned with white Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkins. Terra cotta napkins, custom made charger thank you’s atop gold chargers gave a rich feel, custom table numbers, escort cards and creative guestbook completed the personal touches. The venue felt romantic and cozy.

Stone fireplace behind a wood sweetheart table with fall garland, pumpkins and candles
Long wood table with gold chargers and a garland of orange and white fall florals
Fall leaf shaped escort cards in red, orange and yellow tucked into birch logs
Lodge reception hall with string lights, gold chargers and round tables set for a fall wedding
Glass hurricane candles, eucalyptus and a wood table number 5 centerpiece at a fall reception
Gold charger with floral menu card and rust velvet napkin on a white tablecloth
Guest sign in table with all you need is love sign, candles and fall florals
Cards pumpkin box beside an all you need is love sign, orange florals and candles

The formalities were over! Time to party! Grand Entrance, fantastic food, touching toasts, shoe game, epic first dance, and a great party completed this incredible wedding.

Bride and groom make their grand entrance past a stone wall into a lodge reception
Plated salmon with capers and roasted asparagus on a gold charger at a wedding dinner
Plated sliced chicken with roasted squash and greens served at a fall wedding reception
Wedding dinner plate with mac and cheese, green beans, squash and roasted greens
Bridesmaid in a red gown gives a toast to the couple at a sweetheart table by a stone fireplace
Groomsman raises a glass in a toast beside the couple at a lodge sweetheart table
Bride and groom play the shoe game back to back holding up shoes at their reception
Birch bark wedding cake with burgundy and orange flowers on a wood slice stand
Dessert table with cupcakes on wire risers and pink and yellow labels in front of navy drapes
Custom cupcakes by C’s Mad Batter Cakery that were decorated to MATCH the florals of the wedding.
Couple shares a first dance on a cloud of dry ice fog under string lights
First dance on a cloud is truly a sight to be seen!
DJ performs at a lit booth with stage lights during a fall wedding reception
Justin from Justincredible DJ hamming it up but throwin’ down a killer party!
Bride throws her arms up dancing with guests under string lights at the reception
Guest in a burgundy shirt shows off dance moves on a lit dance floor

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Axe! IT was an incredible day and we are so blessed to be able to have helped you make your dream a reality!

Bride and groom embrace on a lawn with pine trees and a purple Sierra sunset behind them

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