Schaffer's Camp Wedding & Events Venue - Northstar California

Looking to get married in the mountains? Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, CA has four amazing venues, each showing off the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Imagine getting married or celebrating that once in a lifetime event at an elevation that makes you feel like you are on top of the world.

Schaffer's Camp is located at 7,900 feet in elevation atop the west ridgeline of Northstar California. To get up to the top, your guests have the pleasure of riding a gondola full of breathtaking views. This amazing venue has 6,000 feet of deck that has the most amazing views of the Truckee River Valley. Inside the mountain-style lodge, there are multiple lounge areas and fireplaces to keep warm during the winter months. The expansive windows keep you in awe all night long. Plus there is a full bar and kitchen!

Schaffer's Camp is perfect for a rustic mountain wedding or intimate corporate event. I am so excited to feature this venue on my blog. Big thanks to Dana Brooks, the Special Events Coordinator with Tahoe Mountain Club, for having me photograph this gorgeous establishment.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Wedding Photography Sale

This Black Friday thru Cyber Monday I will be offering a super wedding photography sale: $500 off the wedding package of your choice. To be eligible for this sale, you must contact me between 10am on Nov 28th and midnight on Dec. 1st, then sign a contract and pay a deposit by Dec. 20th. Contact me for more information about the sale!

Jeff & Heather's Wedding Day - Truckee Tahoe Wedding Photography

The wedding day of Jeff and Heather was gorgeous. An intimate ceremony, with only the couple's closest family members and friends in attendance, was held at a friend's house in Squaw Valley. The lush green backyard garden really complimented the couple's peacock theme.

The bride, Heather, was comfortable with getting ready outside with the help of a wood screen. This was an excellent idea! The sunlight was so beautiful on Heather as she was slipping into her wedding gown. Her lace gown, peacock hair piece, pearl necklace that delicately hung around her neck and draped over her back and succulent bouquet was the perfect combination of details. The screen also helped as a block for the bride and groom's "first look". The screen was a lot of fun to use for this moment and quickly after we were able to take some romantic images of the couple.

The couple read their vows under a tree in the garden, surrounded by their guests. Immediately after they were pronounced husband and wife, everyone gathered for a champagne toast and had a chance to enjoy each others company before heading to the reception. This allowed plenty of time to get some really fun photos of the bridal party. Jeff & Heather got their maid of honor and best man each a really unique gift: a small engraved pistol. These were so cool, we had to use them in a photo.

The newlyweds arrived at their reception greeted by over 100 guests ready to celebrate and congratulate them on the next journey of their lives. All the traditional events took place complete with a sparkler send off. Congratulations to Jeff & Heather, your day was so much fun to be a part of and you provided so many amazing moments for us to capture.