When my now-HUSBAND and I first started to plan, we knew we didn't have the financial or mental…read morefortitude for a large, traditional wedding. We originally opted for a courthouse wedding, but quickly realized we wanted to do more to honor our beautiful seven-year relationship and include the people who mean most to us. THIS is where The Hytch came in and created a PERFECT day for us, our daughters (one human, one canine), and 19 of our closest loved ones. From the start, Gina was a warm and knowledgeable coordinator. She covered every detail I hadn't thought of and provided creative options at every turn. She enthusiastically accommodated every unique idea I threw at her, as long as it was anything short of impossible! Leading up to the wedding, I spent most of my time pinning down the details of our music playlist, outfits, and vows. Any other stressor was out of mind and covered by Gina; at most, it just required a quick answer on what would work best for my husband and me. Day-of, though?! Oh my god. Beyond! This team KNOWS what they're doing. I showed up a little later than I had hoped (typical), and they supported me in regaining time to prepare like the true pros they are. Gina and Mackenzie handled EVERYTHING--most of it being invisible to me, I'm sure. They totally GOT my vision and created an event that I still can't believe was real. I honestly think they could become professional cat herders if they wanted to--they're that amazing! As our officiant, Darren helped ease our nerves with humor and liveliness. He took every note we gave him to heart and delivered a service that our guests said was THEIR FAVORITE CEREMONY EVER!!! Of course I'm biased, but our family and friends have a history of being brutally honest. I can tell you it was definitely our favorite wedding ever, though. And then there is the GLORY that is Ashleigh, our photographer. She took the art (I'm calling my wedding art!) we created with the help of Gina, Mackenzie, and Darren and turned it into something we can keep and share forever. You know how sometimes you wish you could SHOW your dreams to other people? If anyone can work magic like that, it's Ashleigh. On a slightly more grounded note, this was our first time doing a couples' shoot. I don't think I've had professional photos done since school, and of course I spent a lot of time fretting over how I would look. I went into this feeling a little anxious, a little insecure, and a lot clueless. If that's you: do NOT worry! Ashleigh has your back and will turn you into a supermodel. Like I said... magic. My final shout-out goes to the venue itself. For us, it being local was a huge plus. Reno is home, and Sierra Water Gardens is very close to our actual house! I'm usually very expressive, but there's just no point in trying to describe the beauty of the SWG spot. It's breath-taking. Thank you to the whole team for your incredible work and the shining personalities you shared with us. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate in what has become my favorite spot in Reno (and maybe the world?). There is a reason The Hytch has such good reviews. If I hear the words "wedding planning" ever again, I'm going to MAKE SURE The Hytch enters the conversation. They will give you the wedding you want, and deserve! Kylie and Ryan -- Married 4.18.26

We celebrated our wedding at The Hytch at Sierra Water Gardens, and I truly cannot say enough good…read morethings about our experience. From the very beginning, I was completely blown away. Yeliz and our coordinator, Gina, were absolutely incredible. They are some of the kindest, most thoughtful, and genuinely caring people I've ever worked with. Throughout the entire process, they made my husband and me feel so comfortable and supported. They were always flexible with scheduling meetings, understanding with payments, and incredibly attentive whenever I had questions (or wedding-planning anxieties!). I always felt heard, reassured, and taken care of. Gina absolutely nailed my vision. I showed her a Pinterest board, and she brought it to life beyond anything I could have imagined. The florals were stunning -- and the team even made me smaller bouquets to take home afterward, which was such a thoughtful touch. The entire staff was professional, sweet, and so accommodating to both us and our families. The venue itself is pure magic. The Hytch spans the breathtaking Sierra Water Gardens and backs up to the Truckee River, which makes for the most gorgeous and unique setting. The moment I walked in, I was speechless. It was everything I had dreamed of and more. One of the biggest gifts they gave us was peace of mind. For an incredible value, you get the entire venue AND their team fully handles setup and breakdown of décor. That level of support allowed me to actually be present on my wedding day instead of worrying about logistics. I cannot overstate how much that meant to me. We did experience one small hiccup the day of (our officiant was double booked and arrived late), but The Hytch team handled it with such grace. They pivoted quickly and generously allowed our celebration to run later so we didn't lose any time. It meant so much that they cared about making our day whole. Overall, the entire process was smooth, joyful, and truly breathtaking. I'm beyond grateful for the care, creativity, and hard work that went into making our wedding so beautiful and perfect. I would recommend The Hytch a thousand times over -- and I will absolutely be finding another reason to celebrate there again.

Rev. Mark is the best! Our ceremony was great, with just the right touch of gentle humor. His help…read morein the organization of the wedding itself was invaluable. Call Rev. Mark for a great wedding experience!

Rev. Mark E. Frady was referred to us by our wedding coordinator. We met with him (via Zoom) to get…read moreto know one another and see if we were a good fit. He took the time to walk us through his process and manage our expectations. We were encouraged to make adjustments to the ceremony to be tailored to our personalities. On the day of our ceremony, he was very kind and funny, which helped to ease any anxiety. Our children were incorporated into the ceremony, which was so special to us. Thank you, Rev. Mark!

Carol was amazing to work with! She provided structure while still helping us have a unique…read moreceremony. 10/10 would recommend to family and friends! ​

Carol is the absolute best. I have known Carol for about 15 years I think... Ever since I because a…read morewedding photographer there has always been a beam that shines over this amazing wedding officiant. Over the years I have gotten to know her personally and I am happy to tell you that nothing has changed on how I feel about Carol. Each and every wedding is a different experience. She takes the time to learn about her couples, add their story to her readings and create a one of a kind experience. It isnt uncommon to see Carol post 3-4 selfies a day with wedding couples. She is busy and fully sought out for good reason. Being a vendor myself I get to interact with her before and during a wedding. She is gold. If you are here looking to see if she fits your wedding... She does. Book her. Be happy!

Natalie did an amazing job officiating our wedding. She made our day more special and added faith,…read morelove, laughter to our wedding. I fully recommend if you want a meaningful ceremony with a heartfelt officiate Natalie is a way to go.

From the owner: Ceremony consult, custom ceremony unboring script, custom elopements, vendor referrals, same day or…read morenight weddings, mobile, will travel to you, assistance with obtaining marriage license,ceremony outline in advance, rehearsal attendance, Starting at very affordable pricing.

My husband and I spent over a year planning and doing research for our wedding since we knew it was…read moregoing to be a semi destination due to where we live. Given COVID and many other restrictions we decided to use a service that included everything in one. When you aren't one of those types of people who want absolute control over the details and don't want a big deal over ceremonies, I highly recommend this. LOTSW has a few different tiers of what they have to offer with their appropriate price points. Due to COVIID and our wedding being elopement style, Rev. Dorie was kind enough to let me customize my package. You will be keeping the price point of course, but she was nice enough to let me swap things like providing my own flowers and trading those fees for more photos instead. I have to say, she captured some of the most incredible moments and I could not have asked for anything better. We got married on 8.26.2021 and it was in the midst of everything bad in S. Lake Tahoe. We originally lost our spot we booked a year in advanced, (Emerald Bay) but Dorie did everything she could to make sure that she was able to find a spot that was still open and available so we did not lose out on the opportunity to get married since it was coming down to the wire. (2 days after we left everyone was evacuated) To chime in with people are saying in regards to Dorie and her attitude. Dorie is a professional and she is a bit older. She has been doing this a long time and she knows what she is doing and how she wants it done. Her issue is with people not listening to her, people not following the instructions they were told, people being in her personal space, and things like that. People tend to not realize that when she is taking pictures, they close in on her because they want to get the shot too and it leaves her no room to move and she has to tell people to please back up over and over. She has to remind people "this is what we are doing or this is where we are going" and after 2 or 3 times yes, the annoyance is on her face and apparent and I honestly don't blame her because it does take a long time. We arent natural models so yes, we dont always get the poses she is asking us to do or what she means and she does get frustrated, I could see she was a bit annoyed with me and my husband because we are not naturals LOL. Overall it was a wonderful experience and she did every and anything she could to make it a great day despite the natural disaster around us. I would highly recommend LOTSW to anyone.

Perfect. Thank you Rev. Dori and Rev. Mistina for creating an absolutely perfect wedding day for…read moreus. It was a completely stress free day. Flowers stunning. Limo ride relaxing. Setting unbeatable. Processed the paperwork without issue. The champagne on the ride after was delicious. And the photos she took - priceless. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Rev. Dori, Rev. Bill and Rev. Mistina. Thank you so very much. If you are looking to escape to a beautiful place for an unforgettable wedding that is stress free, then leave the details to these wonderful people.

Reverend Laurie did an amazing job. We wanted a sweet and simple service and she went above and…read morebeyond. She was organized and prompt and wrote such a beautiful service out. It was a perfect day and I would choose her again in a heartbeat. We also didn't have to worry about the paperwork as she handled it all.

We had an incredible experience with Rev. Laurie! She was so easy to work with leading up to the…read morebig day. Her big heart shines through right away in speaking with her. When I met with her before walking down the aisle she had such a positive and calming energy. The ceremony was beautiful and Rev. Laurie's delivery was perfect-she really made the ceremony go perfectly. I am so thankful for her part in our special day and would highly recommend her for yours!

Very quick to reply. That sure helps to relieve the stress regarding an officiant. This is such an…read moreimportant time in my life and I really appreciate the prompt reply.

We wanted a fun but eloquent Virginia City wedding, and Reverend Francis understood the mission and…read moredelivered! His personalized ceremony had us laughing and crying, and it was obvious he had spent a considerable amount of time on it. He even surprised us with copies of the ceremony. His outfit had the outlaw flair we were looking for and made our special day perfect. If you're looking for someone to be your officiant, especially in the Virginia City area, look no further.

Bonnie did a wonderful job officiating our wedding. She was a pleasure to work with and made the…read moreday run perfect. We highly recommend.

Bonnie is an excellent officiant! She did a fantastic job helping us write our vows (ask about the…read moresentence frames!), organizing the ceremony and, of course, officiating the whole thing! Throughout the process Bonnie was calm, patient and easy to work with. She is exceptionally organized and quick thinking. We had some guests arriving late and she was able to quickly reorganize the timeline for our ceremony so that everyone was present. The ceremony itself was beautiful. Bonnie achieved what we thought was impossible, a secular ceremony that pleased even my strict Catholic grandmother. The memorable ceremony was personal and reflected our values and couldn't have been created without her vision.

We had our wedding ceremony at Lakeside Beach. It was perfect that we could have just our ceremony…read morethere and then move indoors to a separate venue for the reception. Working with the team at The Arch was incredibly easy. They made the planning process feel seamless. If you're looking for an alternative to a traditional church wedding or simply want a unique and beautiful place to say your vows, I highly recommend The Arch. As a bonus, even though there is a private beach nearby, most people stay on the far side. We couldn't hear or notice them during the ceremony, so it still felt peaceful and private.

This venue is simple and sweet! My cousin and her fiancé…read moregot married here at the lakeside this past weekend! We were supposed to go to Hawaii for their wedding but bc of covid concerns we weren't able to make that happen. Although everything didn't turn out the way we all wanted, and after all careful consideration of places to get married, they stumbled upon Tahoe and this beautiful venue. The location of the ceremony is perfect for that beach feel! And the reception is just right across the street! How convenient (: Decorated their arch and made it as close to Hawaiian vibes as possible. I'm glad it was the perfect size though bc I'm 5 ft. And it was difficult enough to reach the top of the arch but thankfully I had family's help so it all worked out well. I left all this stuff in the reception area at the landings so I was bummed about that bc I never got a call back to see if they'd found it but that's okay! It totally slipped my mind bc it was having too much fun that I forgot to bring the rest of my stuff LOL Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs Asido! After changing the dates 2 times they were able to finally make it happen! 2020 is truly a trip!