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First Anniversary

Our first wedding anniversary at Incline Village, where we finally got to have the party we postponed due to COVID-19. If you’d like full-resolution copies of any photos you’re in, just text us.

Photography by Shaunte’ Dittmar.

“Welcome S’mores” on Friday evening
Alex, Miles, and James
Alex, Miles, and James
More than just s’mores, chocolate caramel apples
Dessert menu for the S’mores Galore
Classic s’mores ingredients
Savory appetizers menu
The mini cubano sandwiches
James with Jim & Tara
James with Cindy & Rob
James, Rob & Cindy, Jim & Tara
Alexa
Alexa
Toasting a marshmallow
Prise being a good dog
(Back) Ricky, Evelyn, Hannah, Geno, Alberto (Front) Miles
(Back) Doug and Janelle (Front) Jessica
(Back) Doug and Janelle (Front) Jessica
David and Myke
Devin, Kocsen, Harlan, Robert, and Bryant
Connie and Ralph
Moz, Ricky, and Robert
Harlan photographing Winston
Ashley, Joey, and Chandler
Winston
Winston
Carter and Winston
Winston
Burnt marshmallow
(Back) Alex, Harris, Jonathan, Jonathan, Myke (Front) Miles, Myke
Connie & Jay
(Back) Alex, Miles (Front) Jonathan, Harris
Alex
Myke and Danny
Chelsea seeking attention from Alex
Ryan, Myke, and Myke
Evelyn & Hannah, feat. Miles
Hannah & Evelyn
Doug, Alberto, Bryant, Brian, and David
Winston, Kelly, Carter, and Lee
Poolside lawn at the Hyatt
Sunglasses, for anyone who needs a pair at the ceremony
Water bottles given out as favors on the Friday hike
Water cups for the reception dinner
Hangers with the groom’s outfits, which were presents from Myke’s sister, Kelly.
Chelsea on saturday morning
Myke & James getting ready for their (second) big day
Myke & James getting ready for their (second) big day
(Top to bottom) James’s wedding ring, Myke’s engagement ring, and Myke’s wedding ring
James styling his hair
Helping Myke look his best
Chelsea knew something was up… but wasn’t clear on what
Myke’s best man Harris coming to check in
Harris and Myke
Freshly dyed by Myke the day before
James’s best man, Geno, stopping by
Chelsea being given some sorely needed attention
Myke’s friend, Grant
Myke looking pensive
James looking out
Harris working on his hair
A kiss before
Myke’s groomsman, Jeremy
The grooms’ leis and other floral accessories for the wedding party
One of the wedding party gifts were matching Apple Watch bands
The grooms with their wedding party
Favors to help with the Tahoe sunshine
Beach decor
Brown Manxanita with White Cymbidium
Archway with sand mixing ceremony set up behind
Purple sand for James
And blue sand for Myke
Myke’s homemade card box
Instead of a guest book we had a board to sign
The Hyatt beach all set up for our wedding (or anniversary this time)
Our photos
Guests having drinks at the pre-ceremony reception
In loving memory of the guests who couldn’t make it
Moss terrariums for the tables
Menu for the pre-ceremony reception
Jim, Janelle, and Doug
Jim, Tara, Janelle, and Doug
Charlotte, Donovan, and Devin
Signature drinks, as different as we are, both both just as potent
Kelly and her boys, after an hour of taking family photos
Alex, Daniel, Wally, and Dan
Charlotte, Donovan, and Devin
Evelyn & Hannah
Alex & Melda being photographed by Harlan
Derek, Geno, Jessica, Maria, Andrew
Sandy, Chandler, Alex, and Ashley
Myke’s dad, Ralph, waiting for the big event
Officiant: Bryant
Groomsmen: Jeremy and Miles
Groomswomen: Kelly and Maria
Best Men: Harris and Geno
Ring Bearer: Chelsea, escorted by Lee and the boys
Everyone loves Chelsea
James and his mom, Connie
James and his mom, Connie
Myke and his mom, Ginny
Myke and his mom, Ginny
First we hear from Bryant, who reads from Supreme Court case ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges
The Ceremony
With everyone seated, the ceremony begins
Chelsea waiting for her big moment, on a blanket to protect her from the hot sand (Thanks for the blanket, Liliana!)
Kelly, with a reading from the musical RENT
Maria, reading an exerpt from John Muir
Maria, reading an exerpt from John Muir
Chelsea with the rings, and her GoPro camera mount
The grooms’ best men handing them their sand decanters
Bryant explains the sand ceremony
James and Myke pour together their sand
This represents the foundation of the relationship we’ve built.
Chelsea, let loose with the rings, runs to her dad
Chelsea getting a treat for running (mostly) straight down the aisle
Myke’s family
James’s family
James begins to give his vows
James giving his vows
Myke giving his vows
Myke giving his vows
Janelle, Doug, and Brandon
Bryant pronounces their vows renewed
(Middle) Wally & Daniel (Front) Sophia & Wing
Bryant pronounces their vows renewed
The kiss
Walking away as husbands (still)
Harris wouldn’t let Myke away without a hug
Walking back down the aisle
Walking down the aisle
Walking down the aisle
Geno and Harris
Winston, Lee, and Carter
Carter and Ginny
Geno and Connie
Ginny, Winston, and Ralph
Ginny, Ralph, Maria, and James
Hugs from Mom
Myke with his parents
Jim, Maria, and James
Myke, Jen, and Ginny
Jessica and James
Myke, Jeff, and Eric
Carter
Harlan photographing Jen, Andrew & Adriana
The chicken and waffles Myke was thinking about all day
Devin, Eric, and Chris
Signs to guide guests to the reception
Signs to guide guests to the reception
Aspen Grove, all set up for our reception
Blankets, which it fortunately never got cold enough to use
Each table had a sign from a park we’ve camped at
Cooler bag favors for the wedding party
Picnic tables at Aspen Grove
Myke and Connie worked together to make custom bowls for all the dogs attending
Enamel camping cups for guests
Dogs also got a special care package with treats and toys
Place settings with matches and a magnet
The head table for the wedding party
Pine cones and fairy lights on the table
Games of cornhole set up for after dinner
Giant jenga and bean bags on the lawn
Four tier cake showing a scene from Tahoe, and a camping Chelsea
Myke’s amazing dinosaur groom’s cake
James’s abstract groom’s cake
The wedding cake and grooms’ cakes
Extra Save the Date magnets for guests to take home
Matching placecards for guests to find their tables
Floral decorations
Looking out over Aspen Grove, towards the band’s stage and photo bus
Pre-dinner snacks of fruit and cheese
Chelsea’s custom dog bowl
Guests arriving at Aspen Grove
Guests arriving at Aspen Grove
Everyone finding their tables
Sunglasses for anyone who didn’t get one at the ceremony
Jonathan
Myke’s parents making their grand entrance
Followed by James’s parents
Miles and Jeremy
Maria and Kelly
Geno and Harris
Last but not least: James, Myke, and Chelsea
Husbands entering to a round of applause
The grooms’ mothers
Kelly giving the first pre-dinner toast
Kelly giving the first pre-dinner toast
Kelly giving the first pre-dinner toast
Miles and Geno’s toast
Miles and Geno’s toast
Chandler, Joey, Sandy, Ginny
Bryant and Winston (big yawn)
(Back) Bryant, Kayla, Steven (Front) Maria
(Back) Kayla, Steven (Front) Maria
Connie, Greg & Theresa
Miles and Geno’s toast
Jim & Tara, Louis & Laura
(Back) Grant, Brian & David (Front) Joe, Eric
(Back) Jonathan, Jonathan (Front) Daniel & Wally, Alex & Dan
(Back) Andrew, Adriana, Nick (Front) Chris, Jen, Em
Harris’ toast
Harris telling everyone about the bear that broke into our house
Harris’ toast
Chelsea patiently sitting through people talking as she waits for dinner
Maria’s toast
(Far Back) Devin (Back) Nicole, Donovan & Charlotte (Front) Shira, David
Ricky, Evelyn & Hannah
Lauren with dramatic lighting
Robert & Cindy, Rocio & Danny
(Back) Ross, Ian, Yilin (Front) Jessica, Andrew
Myke & Ryan
(Foreground) Casey & Alexis (Background) Alexa, Myke & Ryan
Jeremy’s toast
Myke & James photoshoot in the nearby woods
Myke & James
James & Myke
Myke & James
Myke & James
Myke & James
Myke & James
Myke & James share a kiss
Zin
Pinkerton
Ralph’s post-dinner toast
Ralph’s toast
Ralph’s toast
Ralph’s toast
Ralph’s toast
Jillian & Jeremy
Carter, Kelly, Ginny, Winston
Ricky, Evelyn & Hannah
Nicole & Shira
Javi (such a good boy)
Louis & Laura, Tara
Joe, Jeff, Eric
Curie and Pinkerton
Ralph’s toast
Thanks Dad!
Hugs for the whole family
Everyone getting one last look before the cake cutting
Myke’s groom’s cake looking over the proceedings
The most important meal of the night
Cutting the cake
Couple’s first bite
Couple’s first bite
I think Myke is proud of himself
He did pick out a good cake
Myke’s turn
I think everyone else is ready for theirs
Chelsea also would like some cake
First dance to ”Shut Up and Dance With Me”
First dance
First dance
First dance
First dance
And a big finish (we know we can’t dance)
Myke and Ginny’s mother-son dance to “Humble and Kind”
Myke and Ginny’s mother-son dance
Myke and Ginny’s mother-son dance
Myke and Ginny’s mother-son dance
James and Connie’s mother-son dance to “Child of Mine”
Myke with Winston
Myke with Winston
James and Connie’s mother-son dance
Carter
James and Connie’s mother-son dance
James and Connie’s mother-son dance
Everyone getting in on the dance floor
Alex & Ashley
Daniel and Myke
David & Brian
Miles making moves
And of course Chelsea was dancing, in her own way
Chris
Nick & Em
Chris, James & Myke
Russel, Miles, Chris, James & Myke
Everyone dancing
Pop Fiction, the live band
Pop Fiction, the live band
Nick & Em, Laura & Louis
Tara & Jim
Em & Nick
Shira & Nicole
Decisions, decisions…
Sliced and ready
Cutting the dinosaur cake
Myke’s parents in line for the photo bus
The venue at sunset
Chandler and Sandy
Sandy and Ashley
Joe, Ralph, Tara & Jim
Wally, Tara & Jim, Ralph
Joey, Tara, and Ralph
Ralph
Sandy, Ashley, Chandley, and Joey
Ginny, Sandy, and Ashley
Winston
Tahoe Photo Bus
Photo Guest Book
Winston loved the photo bus
Happy couple in the bus
Crowd dancing
Evelyn & Hannah
Nick & Em, Chris
Nick making the “C” of “YMCA”
Em, Lori, and Daniel
Al & Lori
Al & Lori
Bryant & Winston
Andrew and Nick
Pop Fiction
Pop Fiction
Pop Fiction
Alex & Ashley
Nick and Robert
Geno, Ben, and Tara
Geno, Ben, and Tara
Andrew, Nick & Em
Alberto, Jonathan, James, Jonathan, and Geno
Geno, Janelle, Ryan, and Doug
Eric, Alberto, James & Myke
Geno, Janelle, Doug, and Alberto
Geno, Janelle, and Doug
James, Myke, and Alex
Carter and Winston on the bean bags
Adriana & Andrew, Nick & Em
Andrew, Nick & Em
Garria and Alexa
Kelly
Ashley and Kelly
Myke and Alex
Miles, Russell, and Chandler
Myke & James
Myke, Myke, James, and Eric
Kelly & Lee

Rehearsal Dinner

Photos from our Rehearsal Dinner at Big Water Grill.

Photography by Shaunte’ Dittmar.

Family Photos

Family and other group photos from our anniversary.

Photography by Shaunte’ Dittmar.

Photo Bus

Photos by Tahoe Photo Bus.

Carter, Lee, and Winston
Carter, Lee, and Winston
Joey and Chandler
Sandy, Joey, Alex, Ashley, and Chandler
Alex and Ashley
Sandy and Joey
Bryant, Winston, and Miles
Winston, Miles, Carter, Bryant, and Winston
Miles, Carter, Winston, and Kelly
Winston
Winston and Carter
Carter
Carter
Carter and Chandler
Alex, Carter, Chandler, and Winston
Winston
Ben, Brandon, and Alex
Miles, Ben, Brandon, and Alex
Shira and Nicole
Nicole and Shira
Nicole and Shira
Nicole and Shira
Nicole and Shira
Alexa and Caileigh
Alexa, Caileigh, and Prise
Al and Lori
Al and Lori
Harris, Winston, and Carter
Wally, Daniel, and Javi
Javi, Wally, and Daniel
Wing and Sophia
Alexis and Casey
Wally, Javi, Daniel, and Eric
Ian and Yilin
Greg and Theresa
Joe and Grant
Myke and Ryan
Kelly, Ginny, Winston, and Carter
Russell, Myke, and Grant
Rocio and Daniel
Jillian, Joe, Jeremy, Eric, and Bryant
Joe and Grant
Donovan and Charlotte
Ralph and Ginny
Ralph and Ginny
Melda, Alex, and Dipper
Louis and Laura
Janelle, James, Maria, and Geno
Greg, James, and Theresa
Greg and Theresa
Evelyn and Hannah
James and Connie
Mike, Jay, James, and Connie
Alex, Zin, Melda, and Dipper
Andrew and Adriana
Myke and Winston
Carl and Adele
Photo Booth
Photo Booth
Ross, Yilin, Ian, and Andrew
Ross, Andrew, and Pinkerton
Jessica and Curie
Moz, Harlan, and Kocsen
Ross, Andrew, Ian, and Yilin
Carter and Kelly
Garria and Dave
Kelly and Dave
Dave and Myke
Kelly, Ginny, and Myke
Daniel and Eric
Eric and Daniel
Carter, Ginny, and Winston
Ian and Yilin
Alex and Ashley
Chandler, Ashley, Alex, and Sandy
Lee, Kelly, Alex, Winston, Ashley, Carter, Joey, and Sandy
Alex, Ginny, Chandler, Ashley, Joey, Ralph, and Sandy
Joey and Ralph
Alex and Ashley