Skip to main content
Joan and Kyle dance hand in hand under string lights at Twenty Mile House

Joan & Kyle’s Reno Wedding

Twenty Mile House, Graeagle, California

The Details

A full on dance party at Twenty Mile House in Graeagle.

Couple
Joan & Kyle
Date
September 2nd, 2020
Photographer
Peyton Byford
Videographer
Byford Films
Featured on
Brides.com
Guests
~70

Their Story

I love it when a wedding becomes a full on dance party!

Guests dance under the string lights, a woman in a floral dress with her arms raised

Joan and Kyle came up from the Las Vegas area. Their heartfelt ceremony at Twenty Mile House in Graeagle, California was followed by an all out rager of a wedding reception! It was truly one for the record books. Their friend Denver is a professional DJ, and he plugged his USB into my controller about halfway through the night. He has plenty of experience DJing on huge sound systems and art cars at Burning Man, and it was so fun to see him play at this wedding!

Wedding guests watch Joan and Kyle exchange vows beneath the pines at Twenty Mile House

Even though Joan and Kyle's wedding was near the peak of one of the worst fire seasons in the Reno Tahoe area in history, we made the best of it. If anyone reading this remembers the "hell" year of 2020, it was no joke! I remember not being able to see the sun for months at a time in Reno. However, at this wedding, it wasn't too bad. The smoke added an almost mystical vibe, and luckily it did not affect the festivities.

Railroad tracks vanish into hazy pines

Certain people just have that indescribable aura about them that makes you smile. Joan and Kyle have it! I loved how silly, light hearted, and jovial they were at their wedding. They don't take themselves too seriously and it shows in the very best way. Their wedding was fun, relaxed, sentimental, hilarious, and very high energy.

Joan wipes away a tear during the vows

Joan's Vows

We were always friends, then one night you gave me butterflies in my stomach, and that feeling never went away.

Joan, the Bride
Joan and Kyle kiss as flower petals fly at the end of their forest ceremony

My favorite part about this wedding and this couple was how much fun they had. I personally feel that the amount of fun you have at your wedding is the best indicator of how successful it is. When it comes to weddings, fun is the most important emotion, for you and for all of your friends and family.

Joan laughs as Kyle lifts her beside the river

Why? Because at the end of the day, your wedding is a celebration of your love for each other. Emphasis on CELEBRATION!

Joan raises her bouquet as flower petals fall on the walk back up the aisle

Not only was Joan rocking a designer wedding gown onesie after a costume change, but it wasn't long before the entire dance floor transformed into a giant twerk off, complete with multiple bridesmaids twerking on the guard rail in front of the DJ booth. I seriously wish that all weddings were this fun!

Joan in a short lace dress and white boots hugs Kyle on the dance floor

Their wedding was a total blast, and they were super nice to meet before, during, and after. They were also sure to take care of me, and tipped me $200 cash!

Joan celebrates with her guests on the packed dance floor at Twenty Mile House

I'll also never forget how they gifted every guest little jars of honey to commemorate their special day. This was a very sweet touch, and I enjoyed that honey for months after their wedding.

A little jar of honey with a wooden dipper on each guest's menu

The Photos

Photos by Peyton Byford

The Vows & Speeches

Transcribed from my live recording of Joan & Kyle's day, and shared here with the family's permission

Joan's Vows

We are standing right here because we got through this together.

My dad asked you to take care of me, and you asking for his blessing was one of the happiest days of his life.

Joan, the Bride
Joan and Kyle hold hands at the altar in the pines as the officiant reads

The Officiant's Message

It's no longer Joan's future. It's no longer Kyle's future.

My dad would tell you, as I think he told me as I'm reading it: don't make the mistake of not giving yourself completely to one another. That would be his advice.

Everything you do from here on in is for Joan.

The Officiant

Joan & Kyle's Graeagle Wedding

Key Songs

The moments that mattered at Joan & Kyle's wedding, and what was playing

Grand Entrance
Dean Martin - Volare

Full Setlist

Every track from Joan & Kyle's night, in the order I played them

  1. 1.José González - Heartbeats
  2. 2.Leon Bridges - River
  3. 3.Led Zeppelin - Bron-Yr-Aur
  4. 4.Greta Van Fleet - Flower Power
  5. 5.Post Malone - Sunflower
  6. 6.MGMT - Electric Feel
  7. 7.The Romantics - What I Like About You
  8. 8.Drake - Toosie Slide
  9. 9.Dean Martin - Volare
  10. 10.Dean Martin - That's Amore
  11. 11.Led Zeppelin - Going to California
  12. 12.Ohio Players - Fire
  13. 13.Dave Matthews Band - Crash into Me
  14. 14.Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow (Radio Edit)
  15. 15.Lord Huron - I Will Be Back One Day
  16. 16.Lord Huron - Fool for Love
  17. 17.Muzz - Red Western Sky
  18. 18.Tame Impala - The Less I Know The Better
  19. 19.Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire
  20. 20.The Doors - Moonlight Drive
  21. 21.Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
  22. 22.Billie Holiday - I'll Be Seeing You
  23. 23.DARK ROOM - I Get Overwhelmed
  24. 24.Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
  25. 25.KC And The Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty
  26. 26.Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
  27. 27.The Trammps - Disco Inferno
  28. 28.Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
  29. 29.Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
  30. 30.Madonna - Lucky Star
  31. 31.ABBA - Dancing Queen
  32. 32.Chic - Good Times
  33. 33.Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
  34. 34.Earth Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
  35. 35.Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
  36. 36.Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel (Extended Dance Version)
  37. 37.Debbie Deb - Look Out Weekend
  38. 38.Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dance Floor
  39. 39.Michael Jackson - Rock With You
  40. 40.James Arthur - Say You Won't Let Go
  41. 41.Jauz & Ephwurd - Rock The Party (Original Mix)
  42. 42.Ben E. King - Stand By Me
  43. 43.The Temptations - My Girl
  44. 44.Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
  45. 45.Earth Wind & Fire - September
  46. 46.The Isley Brothers - Shout (Parts 1 and 2)
  47. 47.Cupid - Cupid Shuffle (Radio Version)
  48. 48.DJ Casper - Cha Cha Slide (Original Live Platinum Band Mix)
  49. 49.Kendrick Lamar - Alright
  50. 50.Post Malone Feat. Swae Lee - Spoil My Night
  51. 51.Dj Khaled - Popstar (feat. Drake)
  52. 52.Drake - Nonstop
  53. 53.Drake - Time Flies
  54. 54.Drake - Best I Ever Had
  55. 55.Kendrick Lamar - Maad City
  56. 56.Migos - Get Right Witcha
  57. 57.Nas Feat. Fivio Foreign, A$ap Ferg - Spicy
  58. 58.Anderson .Paak, Rick Ross - Cut Em In (feat. Rick Ross)
  59. 59.Dababy - Bop
  60. 60.Jack Harlow - Whats Poppin
  61. 61.Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion - WAP
  62. 62.Iggy Azalea - Kream ft. Tyga
  63. 63.Nicki Minaj - Did It On'em
  64. 64.Drake - Hype
  65. 65.Beyoncé - 7 11
  66. 66.Jimi Hendrix - Foxy Lady
  67. 67.Usher - Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)
  68. 68.Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
  69. 69.Village People - Y.M.C.A.
  70. 70.KC and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
  71. 71.Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
  72. 72.Lipps Inc. - Funkytown (12'' Version)
  73. 73.Beyoncé - Crazy In Love ft. JAY-Z
  74. 74.Megan Thee Stallion - Savage Remix (feat. Beyoncé)
  75. 75.Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back
  76. 76.The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
  77. 77.Missy Elliott - Work It
  78. 78.Ciara - 1, 2 Step
  79. 79.Fergie - Fergalicious
  80. 80.Ludacris - What's Your Fantasy (Feat. Shawna)
  81. 81.Ginuwine - Pony
  82. 82.Juvenile - Back That Thang Up
  83. 83.Bubba Sparxxx - Ms. New Booty (BASOMATIK Retwerk)
  84. 84.Ying Yang Twins - Wait (The Whisper Song)
  85. 85.Terror Squad - Lean Back
  86. 86.Dr. Dre & AC/DC - The Next Episode vs. Back in Black
  87. 87.Fatman Scoop - Be Faithful (Club Killers OG to Twerk Flip)
  88. 88.Jason Derulo - Talk Dirty (Club Killers Twerk Remix)
  89. 89.TOO SHORT - Blow The Whistle
  90. 90.Kia - My Neck My Back
  91. 91.Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker (Dennis Blaze Twerk Edit)
  92. 92.T-Pain Feat. Yung JOC - Buy You A Drink
  93. 93.Ray J feat. Yung Berg - Sexy Can I
  94. 94.2Pac, Dr. Dre, Roger Troutman - California Love (Original Version)
  95. 95.The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
  96. 96.Kriss Kross - Jump
  97. 97.Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It
  98. 98.Fast Life Yungstaz - Swag Surf
  99. 99.Lil Wayne - Ice Cream
  100. 100.Sage The Gemini - Gas Pedal ft. IAMSU!
  101. 101.E-40 feat. Keak da Sneak - Tell Me When to Go
  102. 102.E-40 feat. YG, IAMSU! & Problem - Function
  103. 103.Mac Dre - Feelin Myself
  104. 104.Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
  105. 105.Drake Feat. Lil Durk - Laugh Now Cry Later
  106. 106.Iggy Azalea - Work
  107. 107.Bad Bunny Ft. Drake - MIA
  108. 108.DMX - Party Up (Up In Here)
  109. 109.Doja Cat - Say So ft. Nicki Minaj
  110. 110.Ol' Dirty Bastard - Got Your Money (feat. Kelis)
  111. 111.Neil Young - Harvest Moon
  112. 112.The Killers - Exitlude

Planning your own celebration?

Check Availability