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Dear Friends and Family! you are invited to celebrate the union of Laura and Brian in lake tahoe!! please join us for the 3 days of celebrating!!!
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Brian Loring

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Laura Parkhouse

Brian Loring

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Laura Parkhouse

August 15, 2025

South Lake Tahoe, CA
91 days91 d6 hours6 h33 minutes33 min20 seconds20 s

Schedule

Three fun days celebrating the union of Brian and Laura at the 33 acre 4H Camp in Lake Tahoe!! **Times are subject to change as we get closer to the day! Thursday, August 14th - Welcome Party Check-in after 3PM if staying at the camp 6-9: Gathering of Family and Friends with Food & Drinks Friday, August 15th - Wedding Day 1:00- Guest arrival, mingle time 2:00 - Mosey to the beach for the Ceremony 2:30 - Ceremony 3:00 - DJ and bar will open in the Pavillion 4:30 - Dinner After dinner dancing and merriment until 9:30 Saturday, August 16th- Family beach and camp day. Guests are welcome to enjoy the area or hang at the camp with us playing games and catching up. We will have beverages and picnic food available throughout the day. :)

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Camping for the weekend

Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 5:00 pm - Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 9:45 am

Stateline 4-H Camp
4-H Camp Road, Stateline, NV 89449

Will you be staying on the property? Please indicate on your RSVP if you intend to camp with us, and let us know if you would like to stay in one of the 12 kid's cabins with multiple bunk beds, or if you'll be bringing your own tent or camper with you. There are more than 12 cabins to depending on interest they may or may not be shared between families but we will reach out to anyone who expresses interest in staying in the cabins to try to ensure the most comfortable/familiar groupings as possible. There is space to pitch a tent and room for those that wish to bring a camper. Check out time is 10:00 Sunday and we intend to be good stewards of this special non-profit camp and leave it better than we found it. Please reach out with any questions you may have about staying on the property.

Welcome Dinner

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dress code is casual for this dinner. We recommend layers for after sunset!

We are so excited to see you all! We will kick off the weekend with a homestyle meal and the opportunity to meet and greet and check out the property and sunset. We will make sure to have options for the vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free among us. Please let us know if there are any other dietary necessities we can accommodate. We will plan on serving dinner between 6:00PM and 7:30PM. Following dinner those that are staying in the camp should still have some daylight to finishing getting set up, and those that are staying in the area are welcome to hang out and enjoy the property.

Friday, August 15, 2025

Ceremony & Reception

1:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Dress Code is dressy-beach.

Weather permitting the ceremony will take place on the beach at the camp, which is about a 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot across a short trail and sand. Guests are welcome to arrive as early as 1:00PM to mingle, have a beverage, and enjoy the views of Lake Tahoe from the beach. We plan for the ceremony to begin between 2:15 and 2:30. We will have a happy hour after the ceremony, followed by dinner and dancing!

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Friends & Family Fun in the Sun

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Please wear comfortable clothing for swimming/sunning/and hanging around the camp.

Bonus day to enjoy the camp- swim, kayak, play outdoor games and spend time together. We will provide a picnic style lunch and snacks as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests are welcome to come and go throughout the day. There is no formal itinerary or formal meals- we just want to have some extra time to see you all, and for you to be able to enjoy this beautiful place!

Travel

For our guests that will be flying in; Reno Tahoe Airport is the closest to the venue. It is about a 1 hour drive from the airport to Stateline, NV. There is also a shuttle bus available that can bring you to the Casino Hotels which are 1 mile from the venue for those not looking to rent a vehicle. https://southtahoeairporter.com/ . There are multiple pick up times and reservations must be made in advance. It is 60$ round trip per person and then would be a cheap Uber or Taxi to and from the venue. The shuttle can drop off and pick up at Bally's, The Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Harveys, Margaritaville and Edgewood Lodge. All of those are casino hotels except for Margaritaville and Edgewood which are all 1-1.5 miles from the venue on the CA/NV border. There are many other hotel/motel/condo options in South Lake of varying prices. If you choose to rent in South Lake try to book something close to Stateline for cheaper taxis. Air

Hotel

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino

50 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449
 

This is the closest hotel/casino to the venue.

Hotel

Bally's Lake Tahoe

55 U.S. 50, Stateline, NV 89449
 

This is one of the closest hotel/casinos

Hotel

Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe

4127 Pine Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
 

This Hotel is on the California side and is one of the cheaper options I found.

Hotel

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort, an IHG Hotel

400 Ridge Club Drive, Stateline, NV 89449
 

This hotel is 6 miles and 15 minute drive from the venue but is less expensive then some hotels in the Stateline area.

Registry

We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!

Wedding Party

Wedding party coming soon!

Visuals to come...

Things To Do

We're making a list of our favorite activities and sights in the area. Check back soon.

FAQs

Question

What is this place? What's the deal with staying on the property?

Answer

The 4-H camp is a non-profit educational youth camp. We are thrilled to be able to host our wedding at this camp, and to know that the event fees go to directly offset the cost for kids to attend this camp. The camp has 14 cabins equipped with bunk beds that our guests are welcome to stay in for the weekend. Some cabins have attached bathrooms while some cabins have access to shared bathrooms. Our dream is for a wedding with as many people staying together as possible so we hope you'll utilize the cabins or you are welcome to bring your own tents or campers to stay on the property. For those staying in cabins we kindly ask that you bring sleeping bags or reach out to us in Reno and we can work on having bedding available for you in the cabins!

Question

What is the address of the 4-H camp?

Answer

4-H Camp Rd, Stateline, NV 89449

Question

What is the dress code for the weekend?

Answer

For Friday's ceremony, we kindly request dressy beach attire. Warm, earthy tones of any color are encouraged but please do not feel obligated to make a new purchase for this purpose. Weather permitting the ceremony will be on the beach and the walk from the parking lot to the beach includes mulch, sand, and soil, so comfortable, supportive shoes are encouraged. For the rest of the weekend please wear whatever you will feel most comfortable in to enjoy the camp. Average temperatures during August range from 80's during the day, and dip into the 40's overnight. Temperatures and wind in Tahoe can change quite drastically so we recommend bringing several layers and footwear options. Don't forget a swimsuit if you plan to enjoy the lake!

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

Kids are welcome all three days. Please indicate on your RSVP names and ages of children who will be in attendance for Friday's ceremony. We will have some games and activities planned for Saturday's beach day as well.

Question

Can I bring a date?

Answer

Please only bring a date if your wedding invitation includes a plus one.

Question

I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

Answer

Yes, please indicate on your RSVP food allergies/special requests and we will do our best to coordinate with the caterer to accommodate those needs.

Question

When should I RSVP?

Answer

We ask that you kindly RSVP by July 1st.

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception? How far is the parking from the ceremony location?

Answer

There is some parking available at the camp. Carpooling and utilizing taxis and ride-sharing is encouraged. There are Ubers, Lyfts, and local Taxi services available to the venue. The parking area is a few hundred yards from the beach where the ceremony will take place so please keep that in mind when planning your arrival time. The itinerary has some "meet and greet" time built in before the wedding for people to see the venue, get a drink, and say hi to one another and give everyone time to get to the beach. There will also be a golf cart or other vehicle available to help assist guests from the parking area to the beach.

Question

Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

Answer

There is no designated transportation as guests are invited to choose whichever accommodations best suit your needs, but Lyft and Uber both operate in South Lake Tahoe, and local taxis will be available to help you get home safely. For those feeling adventurous, several of the hotels are also within about a mile of the venue and would be a safe and relatively easy walk.

Question

What should I know about traveling to a venue at altitude?

Answer

South Lake Tahoe is 6237 feet above sea level. For those coming from sea level, this altitude can pose some noticeable challenges. When traveling here it is very important to stay well hydrated, and to give yourself extra time for travel and walking so as to not overexert yourself. For those who plan to imbibe over the weekend- it is extra important to stay hydrated, eat well, and pace yourself, as you may find the effects of alcohol more potent at this altitude.

Question

Are you registered? Where?

Answer

We are blessed to have the means to cover the material needs for both ourselves and our two fur babies so will not have a registry of items for purchase. If you would like to make a monetary contribution to help us kickstart our future and to help us make our contribution to this beautiful non-profit camp, there will be a way to do so.

Question

Will there be an open bar?

Answer

Beer, wine, and seltzers will be offered throughout the weekend. If guests have a specific desired beverage they are permitted to bring their own.

Question

What should I expect if I plan to stay in the cabins? What should I bring?

Answer

The cabins are the same utilized by the kids at camp- each have a number of twin size bunk beds, and power. They do not have heat or air conditioning, though we expect temperatures to be mild overnight. The bathrooms are shared by multiple cabins and have several sinks, toilets and showers. Personal toiletries, towels, and a sleeping bag and twin size sheet or twin sheets and a blanket and pillow are encouraged.

Question

What do I need to know about fire danger and bear safety?

Answer

Fires pose a major threat in California and Nevada and we must do our part to be mindful of that danger. There will be a designated smoking section in the parking lot of the venue. No other smoking of any kind will be permitted elsewhere on the property. Bears are our neighbors in Tahoe and as the saying goes, "a fed bear is a dead bear". Bears that gain access to human food become habituated to returning to the scene of the treat and many bears are euthanized because of human carelessness. It is important therefore that food and toiletries are kept out of cars, and that no food or trash is left out overnight where it may be accessed by a bear.

RSVP

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