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• Lorraine Z. Sent on 12/08/2019
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  True Professionals, who are passionate about making your special day perfect!

  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

  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
• Patti T. Sent on 06/26/2020
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  Perfect Wedding Day

  They created the most perfect wedding day for us!

  They created the most perfect wedding day for us!

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• Becky Sent on 12/27/2013
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  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.

  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.
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• Joan Sent on 08/27/2012
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  Reverend Dorie was very professional. Even on her son's birthday, she was able to do this wedding. Excellent photography on CDs and a DVD with music and wedding pictures, as well as the CDs. Simply Beautiful! I highly would refer her toanyone wanting a spectacular wedding ceremony.

  Reverend Dorie was very professional. Even on her son's birthday, she was able to do this wedding. Excellent photography on CDs and a DVD with music and wedding pictures, as well as the CDs. Simply Beautiful! I highly would refer her toanyone wanting a spectacular wedding ceremony.
• Daisy Sent on 02/29/2012
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  Reverend Dorie Hession is just the best! - she did everything from the flowers, the ceremony, the location, the photography - which came out just BEAUTIFUL!! - she even helped me with the wedding cake decorations. I had a fairytale wedding with her - please use her and you will have a beautiful wedding. I strongly recommend her!!

  Reverend Dorie Hession is just the best! - she did everything from the flowers, the ceremony, the location, the photography - which came out just BEAUTIFUL!! - she even helped me with the wedding cake decorations. I had a fairytale wedding with her - please use her and you will have a beautiful wedding. I strongly recommend her!!
• Shannon Sent on 12/19/2011
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  We decided to scrap our big wedding planned for June 2012. I emailed Rev. Dorie and she called me back the next day. Within 2 days, and some emails to Rev. Dorie we made plans for that Sunday. It was a very easy process with her. Rev. Dorie took a ton of pictures and it was the least stressful thing I have done in regards to my wedding. Eloping with her, and having our marriage license notarized, the ceremony and all the pictures, made me very happy that we choose to work with her.

  We decided to scrap our big wedding planned for June 2012. I emailed Rev. Dorie and she called me back the next day. Within 2 days, and some emails to Rev. Dorie we made plans for that Sunday. It was a very easy process with her. Rev. Dorie took a ton of pictures and it was the least stressful thing I have done in regards to my wedding. Eloping with her, and having our marriage license notarized, the ceremony and all the pictures, made me very happy that we choose to work with her.
• Sonia Sent on 07/27/2011
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  Dorie was amazing; even despite being given a days notice when we decided to elope. We played phone tag for a minute but, when we finally were able to connect with each other, I shared my wedding plans quite easily with her. She was polite, patient, and understanding. She was able to accommodate Christian and Native American vows and blend them quite nicely. She proved to be a multi-talented wedding planner who, not only seemed to know exactly what I was desiring, but was the officiant, photographer, notary, witness, and cheerleader all in one! Great elopement experience!!! A+

  Dorie was amazing; even despite being given a days notice when we decided to elope. We played phone tag for a minute but, when we finally were able to connect with each other, I shared my wedding plans quite easily with her. She was polite, patient, and understanding. She was able to accommodate Christian and Native American vows and blend them quite nicely. She proved to be a multi-talented wedding planner who, not only seemed to know exactly what I was desiring, but was the officiant, photographer, notary, witness, and cheerleader all in one! Great elopement experience!!! A+
• Kathryn Sent on 06/15/2008
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  From the photography to the flowers, it was all as we requested. When we returned from our wedding dinner our photo album was waiting for us. I can't say enough about how happy we were with the services for our special day.

  From the photography to the flowers, it was all as we requested. When we returned from our wedding dinner our photo album was waiting for us. I can't say enough about how happy we were with the services for our special day.
• Desiree Sent on 09/26/2016
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  Very easy to deal with. Took great photos too. Ceremony was at beautiful Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe. You made your decision on the package and all was taken care o from there. Even suggested a reception venue that turned out to be fantastic food! Email is best way of contact. Would 100% suggest Dori. She made everything less stressful and she was so sweet.

  Very easy to deal with. Took great photos too. Ceremony was at beautiful Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe. You made your decision on the package and all was taken care o from there. Even suggested a reception venue that turned out to be fantastic food! Email is best way of contact. Would 100% suggest Dori. She made everything less stressful and she was so sweet.
• Ariel Sent on 05/01/2019
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  small intimate beach ceremony

  We did our wedding through Lake of the sky weddings
  
  It was a very nice and small intimate ceremony. Most everything was included in our package(Gold). We had Flowers,Officiant,Same day wedding licence, 200+ pictures. All in all i recommend it if you want something simple and intimate.

  We did our wedding through Lake of the sky weddings
  
  It was a very nice and small intimate ceremony. Most everything was included in our package(Gold). We had Flowers,Officiant,Same day wedding licence, 200+ pictures. All in all i recommend it if you want something simple and intimate.

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  User1781871 Sent on 08/26/2014
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  They were amazing. Made my wedding day the most amazing day ever.

  They were amazing. Made my wedding day the most amazing day ever.
• Sharina Sent on 12/13/2009
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  Photography was great! Limo was great! Got the cd with all my pictures on the same day! Flowers were beautiful!

  Photography was great! Limo was great! Got the cd with all my pictures on the same day! Flowers were beautiful!
• Nina Sent on 10/05/2009
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  This was a little weird for us because it this was the first time we both had ever been married. So we weren't sure about the procedures and she told us what to do as we were doing it and the day of, there wasn't a rehersal.

  This was a little weird for us because it this was the first time we both had ever been married. So we weren't sure about the procedures and she told us what to do as we were doing it and the day of, there wasn't a rehersal.
• Ha Ha Sent on 08/09/2020
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  Do not hire this woman!

  Rev. Dorie was officiating a wedding prior to one I was attending at Emerald Bay. We were on a pathway about 30 yards away that leads to a cliff overlooking the bay where the ceremonies take place. During the time she should have been focused on the couple, she was so worried that we were there and screamed at us that we needed to go back and go away. Even though we had a permit and were on time for the ceremony time given, we respected them and stayed back until they were finished. Before the bride and groom could even walk back down the aisle, she starts screaming at us again and is irate about social distancing. Mind you, we were still 30 yards away and with masks on. The poor bride looked mortified. She finally leaves and we start the ceremony. Next thing you know she comes storming back and interrupts the middle of the wedding demanding to know who the officiant of the wedding was and where our permit was. (As if it wasn’t obvious who the officiant was) She creates a scene until she was asked to leave. On her way out, she starts taking photos of our wedding party and put her camera in the photographers face while snapping away. Next thing we know the park ranger shows up because she called him to falsely accuse us of not having a permit. After showing proper paperwork, we begin to exit the path only to see her standing at the end of the pathway acting like a psycho in front of the next wedding she was there working with. The other couple had heard the commotion and witnessed what she did and were so embarrassed and terrified that this was the person they had hired for their wedding. So much so that they shared the name of this woman and her company so we could review her. Rev. Dorie is completely unprofessional and seemed mentally unstable. I would highly recommend anyone who was looking to hire her to steer clear!! I have been in the wedding industry for 15 years and have never witnessed something so appalling. I know her prices are cheap, but you were warned. DO NOT HIRE HER!!!

  Rev. Dorie was officiating a wedding prior to one I was attending at Emerald Bay. We were on a pathway about 30 yards away that leads to a cliff overlooking the bay where the ceremonies take place. During the time she should have been focused on the couple, she was so worried that we were there and screamed at us that we needed to go back and go away. Even though we had a permit and were on time for the ceremony time given, we respected them and stayed back until they were finished. Before the bride and groom could even walk back down the aisle, she starts screaming at us again and is irate about social distancing. Mind you, we were still 30 yards away and with masks on. The poor bride looked mortified. She finally leaves and we start the ceremony. Next thing you know she comes storming back and interrupts the middle of the wedding demanding to know who the officiant of the wedding was and where our permit was. (As if it wasn’t obvious who the officiant was) She creates a scene until she was asked to leave. On her way out, she starts taking photos of our wedding party and put her camera in the photographers face while snapping away. Next thing we know the park ranger shows up because she called him to falsely accuse us of not having a permit. After showing proper paperwork, we begin to exit the path only to see her standing at the end of the pathway acting like a psycho in front of the next wedding she was there working with. The other couple had heard the commotion and witnessed what she did and were so embarrassed and terrified that this was the person they had hired for their wedding. So much so that they shared the name of this woman and her company so we could review her. Rev. Dorie is completely unprofessional and seemed mentally unstable. I would highly recommend anyone who was looking to hire her to steer clear!! I have been in the wedding industry for 15 years and have never witnessed something so appalling. I know her prices are cheap, but you were warned. DO NOT HIRE HER!!!