Sunday, June 27, 2010

You and a Guest are invited.....

The Ceremony in Lake Tahoe
You and a Guest are invited to join us for a 'one hour' boat cruise on Lake Tahoe, where we will exchange our vows in a private/intimate wedding ceremony aboard the Blue Wave yacht!!! We will cruise the waters of the South east shoreline!

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lake Tahoe - Bleu Wave Wedding Charter
Street: 325 Hwy 50
City/Town: Zephyr Cove, NV

The Tahoe Bleu Wave is considered one of the most charming commercial yachts on the lake with her “old teak wood style bulk head and entertaining quarters”, outdoor fly bridge and titanic party bow. At 70’ foot long, with full indoor climate controlled main decks and middle quarters, the Bleu Wave can accommodate a medium sized group of passengers at any time of the year.

The climate controlled indoor heating is to keep us all warm and cozy! There are 2 Staterooms, Galley, “Large Ceremony” Party Bow, Sun Deck, Surround Sound Stereo System, restrooms and much, much more.

There will be a Gourmet Cheese Platter and a Champagne Toast, after the Irish Unity Candle Ceremony, offered below in the Main Salon during our cruise!!!

For those interested, in other cocktails, there is a full "cash" bar available too!

After the boat cruise and wedding ceremony, for those who would like to join us, we will be gathering at "Murphy's Irish Pub" for dinner about 5pm. dancing will begin about 7pm.


***working on arranging the Shuttle to drop everyone off at the pub instead of Harrah's. The pub is about 4 miles from the hotel. ***

This Pub is large and has an indoor/outdoor venue with large heaters- They will have a bridal party table set up for us all (30 people) and some appetizers ready for us. If you choose to order dinner and drinks, they are set up as individual checks - tip included on the tab!


There will be a live band - we are on the indoor deck and next to the large dance floor and bar. Let the Celebration - bouquet and garter toss begin!  View the Menu and the Pub Click here!!!!  They are on the summer menu till Nov.

We are excited to share this special moment in our lives, with you, our closest circle of love and support! Thank you for sharing in our journey, over the years, and for reminding us how important it is to have you all be a part of our special day!!! Your joy and genuine excitement for 'us' has touched our hearts! We Love You All!!

* Your RSVP, for the Ceremony, is appreciated for planning purposes.
* Dress Attire: Destination Wedding (Bride & Groom - Gown & Tux)
* Color Palet: Shades of Dark Purple to Fuschia, Navy and Black
* Please NO gifts, the pleasure of your company is our present.
* We have arranged for a "Blue Wave" Shuttle Bus to pick up all our guests at the back of Harrah's Casino at 3:15 pm Sunday and transport you to the boat doc. Our friend Christina Johnson will be the "point" person for a head count. Please take her number # 503-764-7102
* Going to the dock yourself? Please arrive 20 minutes before the 3:30pm  boat departure.
* You may call 1-866-413-0985 for directions to the boat doc.
* See link to Map:
Click here for Map to Lake
* Hotel info. Check out the Private Facebook Event wall posts.
Our Private Facebook invite link!        
Hotel and Shuttle info on the April section of this blog!!

Note: We are staying at Harrah's Casino in Lake Tahoe
Reservations for Harrah's Click here!!!

Events are starting to show up:
(Motown after dark, Improv, Female Impersonators)
Events Link from Harrah's Click Here!


Golden Cabaret- Horizons Details click here!


21st Annual Salmon Festival info. click here!


Hey gals, looking for a dress or something to wear and havn't found it yet?
Below are a few links for some ideas :)

Fun Dresses under $100 - Click here!!


Purple Dresses Low prices click here!!!


Party Dresses click Here!!


Nordstrom Dresses Online click here!!!


Kohls Dresses click here!!!


My fav dress, so darling in person check it out!!!


Mature Dresses Click here!!!


The Celebration in SLC
Please Save the Date for the Following Friday, Oct. 8th
Click Here for Reception Blog & Info

You and a Guest are invited to attend an Open House/ Cocktail Party being held in our honor to Celebrate our Marriage!!! We are so grateful to Scott and Stacey for opening up their beautiful home for all our family and friends to gather and share in our joy!!!!

Start Time: Friday, October 8, 2010 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 12:00am
Location: Scott & Stacey McQuarrie's Home
Street: 4501 Hidden Lake Drive
City/Town: Bountiful, UT
Map:
Click here for Map to the McQuarrie's Home!!!

* Your RSVP would be appreciated for planning purposes.
* Dress Attire: Evening Cocktail Party
* The pleasure of your company is your gift to us. ( Please NO gifts.)
* Please check back for any updates as the date gets closer!

Please see Facebook Private Event invitation:
Click here for link!!!

We look forward to seeing you all soon ~ :)   
Much Love, John & Maria

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Considering Booking this House - Sleeps 20

Hi Friends ~

See what you think and let me know if you would be interested in staying with us at this Stateline Cabin. ??

I spoke to the owner and got a good feeling about the place. He is having new carpet and paint done this May and has everything professionally cleaned - including the hot tub after each booking.

After a few people we need to provide for, there would be Double/Queen beds available for 6 couples or if there are any gals who are single they could bunk together. Just a thought.... (Bedrooms 2 and 4 in the pictures and then 2 Queen Sleeper sofas are open to make your claim) 

If you think this may be something you are interested in - email me ASAP and what bed or room you want - first come first get :) I really need to know if I can fill up the house - if not, we will get one that sleeps less people. I thought it might be fun and cost savings to hang together under one roof??? What do you think???

My thought is: Fri. Sat. and Sun. nights for only $130 per person total for 3 nights, yes that includes all 3 nights. ( No tax, depo or cleaning fee) Then we would cover the balance, the depo and the cleaning fee)

This way we could hang at the house Friday night - BBQ/ hot tub/ play pool ?? Sat day/ Sat night people can all do whatever - groups or separate?? I will post some events ...this place is 1 mile - walking distance from the retail, restaurants and casinos. Then Sunday is the Ceremony on the boat at 3pm, probably lasts an hour and a half. The boat tour on the lake is an hour the ceremony its self is less then 30 min - and we will have champagne and a gourmet cheese tray.

http://www.vrbo.com/220370

Other option houses sleeps less:
http://www.vrbo.com/158639
http://www.vrbo.com/101554
http://www.vrbo.com/21164


If anyone has a suggestion or knows of a great place - please comment - we are open to ideas :)

Lake Tahoe Map:
We are staying on the South Shore by the Stateline.
http://www.tahoecam.com/tahoeinfo/tahoemap.html



Other hotel or housing options:
Embassy Suites: http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/TAHCAES-Embassy-Suites-Lake-Tahoe-Hotel-Ski-Resort-California/accommodations.do

South Lake Lodging: http://www.tahoesbest.com/Lodging/blue-lake-big-pines.htm
Blue Lake Lodge pricing: https://reservations.thebluelakeinn.com/iqreservations/asp/CheckAvailability.asp

Monday, April 5, 2010

Example Pictures of the Ceremony on the Lake

Video of the Ceremony on the Lake ~ So you have an idea of what to expect :)






Hotels, Casino's, Video's and Pics of Tahoe!!!!

A great video reflecting Tahoe and all the beauty!!!

North Shore - Hyatt Resort

In October....

Early October 2009 pics: Photo Album Click here!!!

Great video of the Mountains: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRhMfpvF2KI

Fun facts about Lake Tahoe: http://www.cityofslt.us/ourtown/facts.html



EMERALD BAY IN LAKE TAHOE SEPT 2003


Check out the Casino Fun - A little bit of VEGAS in the Mountains :)

Night life link: Click here to view night time fun!!!

Hotel and Casino's link: Click here for Hotels!!!

We are staying here: Harrah's Lake Tahoe/Casino Click here!!! 
 **for some NOTE the change!!!

Good video showing the Casinos: Harrah's Casino Video Click here!

Airport is in Reno: Want Shuttle info. Click here!!!


View Slideshow ~ Snow pictures are in March and the others are in October



EMERALD BAY AT LAKE TAHOE WINTER & SUMMER