Trees are thirsty; you can feel it. Many people who depend on winter are cranky, even as they enjoy deliciously sunny January days at the beach. If you are silly enough to say to someone on the beach, “what a beautiful day,” you may get lectured about global warming or the ruin of Lake Tahoe’s economy. The ski industry is all we have in winter; gamblers can now go to any number of Indian casinos. Everyone is hurting.
I’m surprised by the lack of January weddings; you’d think people would jump all over the sunny warm beaches for impromptu ceremonies. February–month of romance, perhaps–is booking up. I am telling all my couples flocking to Lake Tahoe for February weddings to have a back-up indoor wedding spot. Perhaps it’s wishful thinking, as I look out over a lake that resembles a bathtub slowly draining. Rocks far out toward the middle of the lake are showing; that cannot be good.
In the last twenty years, I’ve seen it snow in every single month of the year except July. I remember blizzards on Father’s Day, so I am not daft to hope for the not-so-strange month of heavy snow in February. Such February months happen, along with the odd “Miracle March,” which has saved us, a few times. Just a few years ago, every day in March brought us heavy snowfall after a hopeless December and January.
So what I’m saying to all my February couples is “be prepared.” We are all praying and wishing hard for a big snow in February. Should our prayers and energy be powerful enough, you need to have an indoor spot for your wedding in case there is a blizzard. I know many restaurants which will let you have the ceremony in the restaurant if you’re planning to dine there afterwards. For the heartiest couples who want it outside no matter what, I know of a few outdoor spots with at least a roof. I know some tricks, as most long-timers do. Call me.
Happiness to all!
Reverend Pamela Camille
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