A Lake Tahoe Wedding at The Landing Resort & Spa | Negin & Nima
There's something special about celebrating a wedding with Lake Tahoe as your backdrop. The sparkling water, surrounding mountains, and beautiful outdoor setting make it easy to understand why so many couples choose Lake Tahoe for their wedding day.
This past summer, we had the pleasure of providing DJ and MC services for Negin and Nima's wedding at The Landing Resort & Spa in South Lake Tahoe, California.
With a lakeside ceremony, Persian wedding traditions, and an outdoor reception filled with music and dancing, the celebration brought together many memorable moments.
A Beautiful Lakeside Wedding Ceremony
One of the highlights of having a wedding at The Landing Resort & Spa is the incredible view of Lake Tahoe.
Negin and Nima exchanged vows on the outdoor terrace, with the lake and mountains creating a stunning backdrop.
The ceremony featured elegant floral arrangements by Sparks Florist, incorporating white and cream flowers with warm golden accents and greenery. The decorations complemented the natural beauty of the surroundings without taking attention away from the lake.
The couple incorporated both Persian and traditional wedding ceremony elements, celebrating their marriage while honoring their cultural traditions.
McClain's Mobile DJ provided ceremony music and microphones, helping ensure that guests could hear the important moments.
Music selections included a string quartet version of "Halo" for the wedding party, an instrumental version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" for the bride's entrance, and Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" for the recessional.
An Outdoor Wedding Reception Overlooking Lake Tahoe
Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the ballroom before returning to the outdoor terrace for the reception.
The terrace offered a beautiful setting for dinner and dancing, with views of Lake Tahoe throughout the evening.
Elegant table arrangements, soft floral colors, and candles helped create an inviting atmosphere. As the sun began to set, the outdoor lighting added another dimension to the celebration.
The Landing's terrace is particularly appealing for couples who want their wedding guests to enjoy the scenery that makes Lake Tahoe such a popular wedding destination.
A Grand Entrance With Plenty of Energy
Negin and Nima wanted their grand entrance to make an impression, and their song selection certainly helped!
The wedding party and newlyweds entered to "Sandstorm" by Darude, with the introductions coordinated around specific moments in the song.
This is one example of how wedding music can be personalized beyond simply choosing a favorite track.
Coordinating introductions with musical transitions can help create an exciting moment for the couple and their guests.
Celebrating Persian Wedding Traditions
One of the distinctive parts of Negin and Nima's wedding was the incorporation of Persian traditions throughout the celebration.
Along with their Persian wedding ceremony, the reception included a traditional Persian cake-cutting dance.
The couple selected "Sabzehzar" by Bijan Mortazavi for this moment.
Their parent dances also featured Persian music, including "Yeh Dokhtar Daram Shah Nadereh" by Hassan Shamaizadeh for the father-daughter dance and "Zendegi Ba Tou" by Moein for the mother-son dance.
We enjoy helping couples incorporate music that reflects their families, backgrounds, and traditions.
Every wedding has its own personality, and these personal touches are part of what makes each celebration meaningful.
Dancing Under the Lake Tahoe Sky
After dinner, speeches, and the traditional wedding activities, it was time to celebrate on the dance floor.
Negin and Nima chose "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" by Frankie Valli for their first dance, followed later by an upbeat transition into dancing with "Let's Get Loud" by Jennifer Lopez.
The couple also provided their own music playlists, giving us direction for the atmosphere they wanted throughout the evening.
As the celebration continued, guests enjoyed dancing together on the outdoor terrace, surrounded by the beautiful Lake Tahoe scenery.
The evening concluded with "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers as the couple's farewell dance.
DJ and MC Services at The Landing Resort & Spa
Outdoor weddings at Lake Tahoe are beautiful, but they also involve several moving parts.
From ceremony microphones and music to cocktail hour transitions, grand entrances, speeches, special dances, and reception announcements, coordinating the entertainment is an important part of keeping the celebration organized.
For Negin and Nima's wedding, McClain's Mobile DJ provided music and MC services throughout the ceremony and reception.
We also worked alongside the wedding professionals to help coordinate the different portions of the evening.
As Reno and Lake Tahoe wedding DJs, we understand the importance of planning ahead, communicating with the wedding team, and making sure the music reflects each couple's preferences.
The Wedding Professionals
A beautiful wedding takes the work of several talented professionals. We were happy to be part of the team that helped bring Negin and Nima's celebration together.
Wedding Planner: Turquoise Ridge Events
Photography: Michael Werner Photo
Florals: Sparks Florist
Videography: Journey Wedding Films
DJ and MC Services: McClain's Mobile DJ
Photography courtesy of Michael Werner Photo.
Planning Your Wedding at The Landing Resort & Spa?
The Landing Resort & Spa offers a memorable setting for couples who want to celebrate their wedding surrounded by the beauty of Lake Tahoe.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, incorporating family traditions, or looking forward to an evening of dancing with your guests, music plays an important role in bringing the celebration together.
At McClain's Mobile DJ, we help couples plan their ceremony and reception music, organize announcements and special events, and create a celebration that reflects their personal style.
If you're planning a wedding at The Landing Resort & Spa or another venue in the Reno and Lake Tahoe area, we'd be happy to help with your wedding DJ and MC services.
