Jacqui and Anthony were married at a private family home on Donner Lake in Truckee, California. It was a warm summer day, the lake was completely still, and the golden light made everything glow. This was a true backyard wedding, filled with personal history and meaning. Years ago, Jacqui told her mom she would get married on that exact pier, and she did.
The celebration was full of emotion, energy, and connection. Friends swing danced late into the night, the family home held deep roots, and the shoreline ceremony felt effortless and real. If you’re planning a Donner Lake wedding or looking for inspiration for a lakefront wedding in California, this gallery shows how natural, beautiful, and alive a Donner Lake elopement in Truckee can be.
