Karli & James in South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Bride Karli Bruneel, 25, a wedding gown sales consultant at Brides ’n Maids in Santa Rosa The Groom James Warren, 24, a restaurant manager at Bacchus Restaurant & Wine Bar The Date September 5 Teal is Karli’s favorite color, so she wanted it to play a big role in the wedding décor. As all of the DIY elements came together, a playful carnival theme emerged.

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