My (now) husband and I are in our 40's, neither of us has been married, and we wanted something special. We reviewed one Tahoe company, but their fine print clauses (and other details) made us a little skittish, so I did some more research and found Dorie and Bill at Lake of The Sky.

From the moment we reached out to them, I could tell we were dealing with experts, and experts who were truly passionate about making our wedding magical!

We wanted a Thanksgiving Wedding, IN the mountains, where weather is mercurial. One wedding planner said she wouldn't even try, it was too risky.

Dorie? No problem. Even better, we booked in the summer, and when I asked about contingency plans, if bad weather ensued, she had multiple options already lined up. She is an ACE.

We, it's easy to say "I can deal with bad weather" when it's summer, but we actually experienced it. We were married 11/26/2019---right when an epic snow storm was coming. Dorie was ON it. She called us a couple days before, suggesting to move the wedding from 3:00 pm to the morning, but was still open to Emerald Bay.

She then called the day before, making sure WE were still open to Emerald Bay. It was around 29* and a snowstorm was enroute, but as long as we were ok, with it, she was all over it. (She did provide me with multiple alternate options, a lower location, a chapel in town, but her focus was what WE wanted.)

She actually even drove up to Emerald Bay the day OF the wedding, to make sure it was safe/not too windy. Who does this on a small, outdoor wedding for under 15 people? (Dorie does!)

If I had picked ANYONE but Dorie and Bill, it would have been a nightmare with anyone else, and might not have even happened. Even our family commented on how amazingly professional and well put-together the process was.

If you want a Tahoe Wedding, you ABSOLUTELY need Dorie and Bill. They shone in the worst of times (epic blizzard coming, etc.) and they genuinely care about making your day magical.

Secondly, BUY the photography package. It is very affordable, and Dorie has a true art, she is passionate about everything from lighting, pose, you name it.

On vows, since Dorie was doing the photography, Bill performed the vows, and he was amazing. He has a deep, solemn but warm voice, and he has an air of grace and depth that makes the moment feel even more cherished and serious. (But he is a natural speaker, and knows when to pause when you get choked up, etc.) It felt refined and cherished, he was amazing.

Also, Dorie and Bill were able to secure us a wonderful Limo Coach for less than it would have cost booking alone, and the family loved this.

All in all, Dorie and Bill are not only wedding experts, they are passionate about making your unique experience magical. Also, they KNOW Tahoe, weather, connections, suggestions, you name it. We were able to relax and focus on the wedding, and Dorie and Bill stayed on top of any and all curveballs. (And a Blizzard coming in? That's a heck of a curveball!)

Finally, cost. Not only is the initial price amazing (local venues were looking to be 3-4 times more), what you see is what you get. There is no bait and switch, no nickle and diming. The are honorable, talented, GOOD people, who are passionate about making your moment magical. We are extremely lucky to have found them. I tend to be conservative on calling someone "the best," but Lake of the Sky Weddings with Dorie and Bill ARE the best.

And remember, our wedding had a BLIZZARD come in the day of, and they STILL married us at Emerald Bay, and made all the changes necessary to give us what we wanted, but safely.

Thank you Dorie and Bill! Our wedding was magical thanks to you both, and no one else could have pulled it off like you two did...you gave us our fairy-tale wedding, thank you Dorie and Bill, it would have been impossible without your dedication, passion and expertise!

Lorraine and Cyrus

They created the most perfect wedding day for us!

Michael and I could not have been more pleased with Reverend Dorie. Everything was taken care of for us. We got married on Emerald Bay overlooking Lake Tahoe. It was a beautiful sunny day with snow everywhere. Truly breathtaking. The flowers were gorgeous and the pictures were professional. Thank you Rev. Dorie.