Waterside Wedding at South Lake Tahoe’s Edgewood Resort

A bride and groom share a moment on the shores of Lake Tahoe with the mountains and blue water in the background.

Waterside Wedding at South Lake Tahoe’s Edgewood Resort

February 4, 2026
Words by Jessie Allen
Photos courtesy of Kendra Cates Photography

Kynan and Lucy’s Lake Tahoe destination wedding story is marked by legacy and over a decade-long journey from college besties to husband and wife.

While many couples choose a destination for its novelty, Kynan and Lucy selected South Lake Tahoe for its significance in their family. In fact, Kynan’s parents were married at a nearby beach and hosted their reception at the same venue the couple later chose: the Edgewood Resort. Having vacationed in beautiful Lake Tahoe for years, Kynan and Lucy viewed the lake not as a far-off locale, but as a “second home.”

“To be honest,” Lucy says, “we didn’t really see it as a destination wedding as it’s very much a second home, although our guests definitely did!”

Outdoor lakeside wedding setup with white chairs, floral arrangements, bride holding bouquet, couple embracing, and a wedding sign reading "Lucy & Bryan. Flat lay of a blue and white wedding invitation suite with envelopes, cards, a menu, a candle, a ring box, and blue hydrangea flowers on a white background.

Twelve Years in the Making

The couple’s path to the altar began twelve years ago when they met as freshmen at university through a mutual friend. “We… became immediate best friends,” Lucy recalls. Following graduation, both moved to Los Angeles, where their relationship reached a turning point. “Our friendship grew to something more,” she says, noting that their long history together made the decision to marry feel like a natural next step.

Two photos: the top shows eight women in blue dresses holding bouquets; the bottom shows a wedding party of men in suits and women in dresses posing outdoors.

Planning a “Garden-Natural” Vision

Right away, the couple partnered with planner Megan from Louise & Third to create an aesthetic for their nuptials, Lucy describes as “garden-natural but modern.”

“We always gravitated to the color blue,” the bride says, “so when we locked in Tahoe, we knew pulling inspiration from the blue of the lake was the way to go.”

When a renovation delay threatened their original indoor reception space, the couple didn’t panic; they pivoted. The Edgewood provided a majestic lakeside marquee that “exceeded expectations,” placing their celebration under the vast Tahoe sky.

The Celebration Begins

A large paddlewheel steamboat docked at a pier on a lake, with people on the upper deck and mountains in the background.

The wedding weekend kicked off with a cocktail cruise on the historic M.S. Dixie II. This choice was deeply personal, as the boat was the site of one of the couple’s very first adventures together in Tahoe. It served as the perfect introduction to the destination for guests who had traveled from across the United States and the United Kingdom to celebrate.

A wedding ceremony takes place outdoors on a boat with guests seated, servers climbing stairs, and mountains visible in the background.

A Meaningful Ceremony

A bride and groom stand by a floral arch at an outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests seated on white chairs.

The ceremony took place with the sparkling lake as a backdrop, featuring a “broken” floral arch designed to highlight the natural scenery. The couple chose Kynan’s sister to officiate the service.

“It meant a lot to us to have someone marry us who knew us deeply, making the ceremony that much more special,” Lucy shares. A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand outdoors, smiling and waving, surrounded by floral arrangements with a lake and mountains in the background.

Refined Reception Details

The reception offered personalized design at every turn, featuring a “wave” seating chart to mimic the shoreline and a massive floral ring with disco balls over the dance floor.

Aerial view of an outdoor event by a lake, with people gathered on grass near a tented area set for dining and trees providing shade. Wedding decor display featuring a "Love by the Lake" seating chart, floral arrangements, table settings, and invitation cards in blue and white tones. A decorative display with flowers and a framed sign stands on the sand by the water, with mountains and chairs visible in the background.

Arguably, one of the most unique features was a “Whiskey Library” created to honor Lucy’s father, a whiskey connoisseur. “Inspired by his personal collection, we thought it would be really special for guests traveling from afar to experience the library in Tahoe,” Lucy explains. The space was transformed into a swanky speakeasy with black drapes, leather couches, and tartan blankets.

A lounge area with a black sofa, two tan armchairs, a glass coffee table with candles, shelves with bottles, and a Dunthorpe Whiskey Library sign overhead.

Reflecting on the Experience

Lucy offers advice to other couples navigating the planning process: “The most important part of any wedding is that you two get married.” She encourages others to let go of the pressure of perfection on the big day. “Try and drop all of the stress & expectations and just be in the moment,” she says. “Focus on having the most fun with your life partner and you won’t be disappointed.”

A bride and groom dance at a decorated wedding reception, with tables set for guests, floral arrangements, and hanging greenery visible in the venue. A table setting with a blue plate, white napkin, blue menu card, wooden cutlery, wine glasses, and blue hydrangea floral arrangements as the centerpiece. Guests sit at tables under a clear tent with string lights and a large hanging floral arrangement at an evening event. A couple dressed in formal attire sits on a black couch, kissing and holding drinks, with framed art on the wall behind them.