Rachel and Matt’s wedding weekend at California’s Chalet View Lodge was as lovely as it was laid-back. Day of Gal helped the couple create an organic feel that flowed throughout the entire day and highlighted the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada landscape. Their decor focused on natural greenery with pops of white florals, which tied in effortlessly with the rustic vibe. But they had plenty of unexpected elements, as well, such as a mid-century modern lounge area and a second-line brass band as a nod to the groom’s New Orleans roots. We simply can’t get enough of Rachel’s Tara Lauren dress and beaded hairpiece, which combined the chic yet laid-back feel they created with the rest of their details. Mandee Johnson Photography nailed it in capturing every nuance and unforgettable moment of this wedding! The Couple:
Rachel and Matt
The Wedding:
Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle, California

It’s so rare in our lives that we get everyone we love in one place at one time, especially with young kids and middle-career demanding jobs. We wanted to create a place that people could spend a weekend enjoying their family and ours, all together! We found a lodge that was able to do just that and spent three nights hanging out all together (with our wedding mixed in there somewhere)!

We really tried to keep the guests on their toes. We surprised them with a brass band at the end of the ceremony....