A well-planned event feels effortless, but behind every seamless wedding or unforgettable celebration is someone orchestrating the details with precision. Event planning is more than logistics — it’s a creative collaboration that blends aesthetics, timing and experience. The finalists in the Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee prove they can deliver, whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand alpine affair. Their work turns “Where should we begin?” into “That was perfect.”
Jessi Page of Epic Thyme Events brings an approach to planning that’s equal parts structure and storytelling. Her team focuses on more than timelines and vendors; they immerse themselves in the emotional beats of each celebration, designing events that reflect who the clients are and how they want their guests to feel. Whether it’s a barefoot ceremony on a lakeshore or an elegantly modern reception under the pines, the Truckee-based planner stays hands-on and highly personalized. Their work often incorporates layers of mood — lighting, texture, music — and their process always starts with listening.
Merrily Rocco of Merrily Wed has been crafting Lake Tahoe weddings for nearly two decades, and her firm has become a go-to name for destination celebrations. Her events are known for their balance: structured but flexible, classic with a twist. Merrily and her team pride themselves on being deeply involved in every stage of the process, helping clients navigate budgets, design ideas and the inevitable surprises of live events. She also offers custom planning packages, which gives couples the choice to be as hands-on or hands-off as they like.
With Janie Miller Events, it's all about intention. Janie believes great events come from relationships — not just with the couple, but with every detail that helps tell their story. Based in Truckee and serving the broader Tahoe area, her boutique firm emphasizes quality over quantity, focusing on a select number of events each year. This allows her to offer full immersion, from the earliest planning conversations to the final farewell. Her style leans clean and elevated, and she often draws inspiration from the couple's own backgrounds and environment.
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