Rocky Mountain Bride Boise Wedding Guide Volume 2

WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE

BOISE, IDAHO VOLUME TWO

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Table of Contents

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LOVE STORIES engagements

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aspen + samuel

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jillian + tyler

weddings

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alix + david

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corrie + ivan

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kayla + robert

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I N S P I R AT I O N 22.

magnolia dreams

A R E A I N F O R M AT I O N 10.

inside scoop - Seasonal weather and activities

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make it official - Where to get your license

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rehearsal dinner & brunch locations

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venue guide - Best local spots to tie the knot

photography: (top to bottom, left to right) lionlady photo & video, erin egleston, madi curl photography, emily hanson photography, kylie morgan photography

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TRICA CASTLE CATHEDRAL

AN AWARDWINNING HISTORIC VENUE IN BOISE'S HYDE PARK 350 GUESTS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SCHEDULE A TOUR VISIT TRICA.ORG

BOISE Experience the perfect blend of urban and outdoors for your Rocky Mountain Wedding in this Idaho Capital City.

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inside scoop AREA INFO Boise, the self-proclaimed city you would want to have a beer with, is both vibrant and rustic in nature. It is the perfect Rocky Mountain destination for those wanting the feel of the city while still maintaining a mountain-filled wedding day. Boise’s close proximity to the mountains, river and hundreds of trails with over 100 world-class dining establishments means that wedding guests, from outdoor enthusiasts to those unsure about venturing from the city, will be entertained during your wedding weekend. Venues range from chic downtown event centers to quiet riverfront country lodges to fit any dream wedding day vision.

Fast Facts Elevation: 2,730’ Population: 764,718 Boise has 210 days of sunshine a year.

“The Blue” is Boise State University’s blue turf colored field - the first non-green field in American football.

Boise is nicknamed The City of Trees.

HOW TO GET THERE With service from almost every major airline, the Boise Airport is only four miles from the the heart of downtown Boise. Direct flights are offered from almost every major hub, including: Denver, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Houston and Atlanta. With its close proximity to downtown, you’ll most likely not need a rental car to get around the city, but instead can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.

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by plane

by car

alaska airlines | alaskaair.com allegiant airlines | allegiant.com american airlines | aa.com avelo airlines | aveloair.com delta airlines | delta.com southwest airlines | southwest.com spirit airlines | spirit.com united airlines | united.com

avis | avis.com alamo | alamo.com budget | budget.com enterprise | enterprise.com hertz | hertz.com national | nationalcar.com

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AVER AGE TEMPER ATURE S

spring

summer

autumn

winter

64°F | 42°F

84°F | 57°F

65°F | 40°F

40°F | 27°F

Boise, a city with all four seasons, tends to be most temperate in the months of May, June and September. Thanks to the high desert climate, the days are hot and evenings are cool in the summer. Prepare your guests for unpredictable weather in the summer when afternoon rain showers are more prevalent. While the surrounding foothills remain snow capped throughout the winter, the city’s snow does not last long in the winter thanks to the temperate climate. Like most of the Rocky Mountain regions, summer and fall are generally the best times to visit Boise.

When planning your wedding, make sure guests are well prepared for varying temperatures no matter the time of year.

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WHAT TO DO ideas and recommendations for you and your guests to enjoy during your wedding weekend

ADVENTURE

SHOP

RELAX

bogus basin | bogusbasin.org

fancy pants | shopfancypants.com

banbury golf course | banburygolf.com

boise river guides | boiseriverguides.com

piece unique | pieceuniqueco.com

boise ranch golf course | boiseranchgc.com

boise river outdoor | boiseriveroutdoor.com

salt by pepper | saltbypepper.com

dreams on the fly | dreamsonthefly.com

shift boutique | shopshiftboutique.com

eagle hills golf course eaglehillsgolfcourse.com

eagle island state park parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/ eagle-island idaho mountain touring idahomountaintouring.com

glo boise medspa | globoise.com organic origins spa | organicoriginsspa.com perpetuity skin + spa | perpetuityskin.com quail hollow golf course quailhollowboise.com shadow valley golf course shadowvalley.com spa urbana | spaurbana.com succulent skin day spa succulentskindayspa.com the springs | thespringsid.com warm springs golf course warmspringsgolfcourse.com

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MAKE IT OFFICIAL If you are getting married in Idaho, you can apply for a marriage license from any county in Idaho regardless of the county in which the ceremony will take place. In Ada County, couples are welcome to schedule an appointment to come in and pick up their license, or they are able to walk in any weekday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Both parties are required to fill out a marriage affidavit in person and pay the $30 marriage license fee through cash or check only.

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Ada County Courthouse 200 W. Front St. Room 1207 Boise, Idaho 83702 adacounty.id.gov/clerk/marriage-license

Aspen + Samuel

Aspen and Samuel’s first meeting was in high school, and they dated for six years before getting engaged on the rooftop of Barbacoa Grill. Their chic, downtown engagements took place at the Boise Capitol Building. The Capitol Building, with its breathtaking marble and gold accents, was the perfect backdrop for Aspen’s simple white blazer dress and Samuel’s classic black tux. Madi Curl, known for capturing the real, raw and beautiful in-between moments, documented the next chapter of Aspen and Samuel’s love story with an air of comfortability and ease. Aspen and Samuel are planning a simple backyard wedding in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with their closest friends and family in attendance.

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Venue: Boise State Capitol Photographer: Madi Curl Photography | madicurl.com

Jillian + Tyler

Jillian and Tyler both attended San Diego State University’s physical therapy program, which was where they originally met. They became good friends over their shared love of roller skating, cooking, music and fitness. Their friendship grew until, one day, they realized they wanted to continue enjoying those activities with each other and they decided to start dating.

Two years later, Tyler surprised Jillian by bringing her to a roller rink in San Diego where he planned the rink to play their song, “Fall in Love Alone,” by Stacy Ryan. He popped the question in front of Jillian’s closest friends and cousins. Thanks to their shared love of roller skating, it was only fitting that Jillian and Tyler’s engagement shoot with Good Earth Photo mainly featured this love. The two are planning a wedding at Seda Lio El Nido, a resort in Palawan, Philippines.

Photographer: Good Earth Photo | goodearthphoto.com Hair: Murraki Salon | murrakisalon.com

A dreamy landscape of pinks, whites, tans and mixed greens were the colors behind the inspiration for this southern magnolia groves meets Idaho gardens styled shoot. Dreamer Events wanted to bring southern charm to southwest Idaho. From the dreamy florals by Petal Works Design Studio to the soft lace dress from B.B. Bridal, this styled shoot is dripping in ethereal beauty. The soft pink invitation suite by Bee and Bungalow and lush green backdrop at 1st Miracle all add to the magic of the day captured by Lionlady Photo & Video.

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The tablescape, thoughtfully decorated with pops of pink thanks to linens from Creative Coverings and specialty rentals by The Little Gem Co. Details, adds to the quiet luxury theme of this styled shoot. The femininity of the florals combined with the classical elegance of the table and chair rentals, provided by Blush Creek Specialty Rentals, bring together Dreamer Events’ vision of creating a little slice of the south in Boise.

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CREATIVE TEAM Venue: 1st Miracle | eaglefirstmiracle.com Wedding Planner: Dreamer Events | dreamerevents.com Photographer: Lionlady Photo & Video | lionlady.com Florist: Petal Works Design Studio | petalworksidaho.com Paper & Calligraphy: Bee and Bungalow | beeandbungalow.com Rentals: Blush Creek Specialty Rentals | blushcreekrentals.com The Little Gem Co. Details | thelittlegemdetails.com Flying China | flyingchinaevents.com Linens: Creative Coverings | creativecoverings.com Sweets: Dulcerella Custom Cakes | dulcerellacakes.com Bridal Boutique: B.B. Bridal | bb-bridal.com Hair & Makeup: Annellie MUA | annelliemua.square.site Groom’s Attire: Boise Tuxedo Shop | boisetuxedoshop.com Models : Becky & Kaleb Dean | ostendo.photography

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REAL WEDDINGS

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ALIX + DAVID Alix and David met over a dirty martini. Alix was bartending at the Gathering Place, a local bar in Eagle, when David asked her to make him a dirty martini. She didn’t actually know how to bartend and it was a dive bar!

Needless to say, the martini was awful, so David asked if could make Alix a proper martini and set up their first date. Alix claims she’s still waiting on that dirty martini. David popped the question four years later during a game of white elephant at their annual Christmas party.

Their wedding day at Stone Crossing was nothing short of perfect, thanks to Alix’s keen attention to detail. Alix and David’s day was classically styled with personal touches as a nod to Alix and David’s relationship. While the planning was stressful for Alix and David, they both enjoyed putting together a wedding day that was authentically them. The most memorable moment of the day was when they were standing at the altar sharing vows that solidified their love for each other, and it felt as though they were the only two people in the world; when in reality, there were 180 guests sharing the special moment with them.

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WHY THE ROCKIES “We love Idaho, the mountains, the river and all four seasons. Several people came from out of town and we wanted them to make a long weekend of it visiting our favorite places.”

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VENDORS Venue & Catering Stone Crossing | stonecrossing.com Photographer Emily Hanson Photography | emilyhansonphotography.com Videographer Gage Horne Studios | gagehornestudios.com Florist Petal Works Design Studio | petalworksidaho.com Sweets Marsh Cakes | marshcakes.com Music & Entertainment Epic Union Band | epicunionband.com Photo Booth My Guest Pix | myguestpix.com Accommodations Hilton Garden Inn | hilton.com Bridal Boutique Flutter Bridal Co. | flutterbridalco.com Gown Designer Colby John Bridal | colbyjohnbridal.com

Bride’s Ring Designer Star Diamonds & Gold | stardiamondsandgold.com Hair Chelsea Knotz Makeup Hanna Taylor Beauty | facebook.com/hannataylorbeauty Groom’s Attire Bespoke Custom Clothing | bespokecustomclothing.com Groomsmen Attire The Black Tux | theblacktux.com Rehearsal Dinner Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery | bardenay.com

CORRIE + IVAN Corrie and Ivan were originally introduced at church. They did a two year internship program together through their church where they became close friends. Their love story blossomed over the next few years before Ivan proposed. Ivan planned the proposal at a place that was special to them both. He told Corrie they were to attend a formal party with his coworkers and asked to stop and take some film pictures on their way to the party. This was not out of the ordinary for Corrie because Ivan is a talented film photographer, so as they walked along the trail, Corrie was shocked to see a beautiful arrangement of flowers and blankets.

Ivan got down on one knee and popped the question as the perfect end to a perfect day.

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“My favorite part of the day was the speeches. We opened it up to whoever wanted to share, as it was such a small setting, and I felt as though that was one of the most beautiful moments with our family to solidify the love we all have for each other.”

Corrie and Ivan’s wedding day at TRICA was intentionally small; with only family members and two close friends in attendance. They planned their day thoughtfully with minimalism and elegance in mind. Thanks to the small guest list, Corrie and Ivan were able to celebrate their love with those who have walked with them through the highs and lows of life. Earth tones in the floral arrangements by Rust + Thistle and a delicately designed tablescape with specialty rentals from The Little Gem Co. Details and Flying China all brought together Corrie and Ivan’s wedding day vision.

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VENDORS Venue TRICA | trica.org Wedding Planner Emily Aitken Events | emilyaitkenevents.com Photographer Erin Egleston | erinegleston.com Florist Rust + Thistle Floral | rustandthistle.com Paper & Calligraphy Joni Small Hands | @joni_smallhands Rentals Ecru Boutique and Event Rentals | @rent_ecru Event Rent | idahoeventrent.com Idaho Tents and Events | boisepartyrentals.com Flying China | flyingchinaevents.com The Little Gem Co. Details | thelittlegemdetails.com Catering KBs Burrito | kbsburrito.com Sweets Honey Bakes Cakery | honeybakescakery.com Music & Entertainment Directly Driven Sound Productions | directlydrivendj.com Bridal Boutique LaNeige Bridal Boise | laneigebridal.com/boise Gown Designer Maggie Sottero | maggiesottero.com Bride’s Ring Designer Profess by Apse | profess.love Hair Braid Lounge Boise | @braideloungeboise Makeup Makeup by Aileena | makeupbyaileena.com Groom’s Attire Bespoke Custom Clothing | bespokecustomclothing.com Groom’s Accessories Christian Dior | dior.com

KAYLA + ROBERT

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Kayla and Robert met working together at a coffee shop. Robert had just moved from Illinois, and Kayla handed him his first coffee in Idaho. It took four years of friendship to realize they belong together as a couple.

Three and half years after they started dating, Kayla and Robert tied the knot on a sunny September day at Indian Creek Winery.

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Their relationship only grew stronger through wedding planning as Robert let Kayla plan her dream garden party wedding as long as there would be an epic dance floor and tacos. Indian Creek Winery is special to them as a couple and was the perfect backdrop for the magical garden of flowers Kayla worked with Rust + Thistle to create. Kayla and Robert knew they wanted to throw the party of the century for their friends and family, which was exactly what happened during their reception. From dancing to “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers to Kayla’s mom and aunts singing “Super Trooper” by Abba, every single guest made their way to the dance floor to celebrate Kayla and Robert’s love.

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“The whole day was the most blissful, straight out of a fairytale feeling. Normally people tell you about how stressed they are on their wedding day, but I’ve never felt more euphoric in my life. As I walked down the aisle, there were birds chirping and butterflies flying all around us. It was breathtaking, and at that that moment I just remembered thinking, ‘I finally get to marry you.’”

VENDORS Venue Indian Creek Winery | indiancreekwinery.com Wedding Planner Capital Occasions | capitaloccasions.com Photographer Kylie Morgan | kyliemorganphotography.com Florist Rust + Thistle Floral | rustandthistle.com Rentals Idaho Tents and Events | idahotents.com Catering DiLulo’s Taqueria Sweets Let it Roll Cookie Co. | facebook.com/kaitskrumbs Music & Entertainment DJ Imer Bridal Boutique Bespoke Bride | bespokebride.com Gown Designer Watters | watters.com Bride’s Shoes Forever Soles | foreversoles.com Bride’s Jewelry Amelie George Bridal | ameliegeorgebridal.com Bride’s Ring Designer Lee Read | leeread.com Bridesmaids’ Dresses Revelry | shoprevelry.com Hair Nylene Ruiz Makeup Aubrey Dangerfield Beauty | aubreydangerfield.com Groom’s & Groomsmen Attire Men’s Wearhouse | menswearhouse.com Groom’s Accessories Johnston & Murphy | johnstonmurphy.com Rehearsal Dinner The Reef Boise | thereefidaho.com

dining rehearsal dinner & day-after brunch Step into luxury and enjoy delicious eats with those you love the most. Celebrate the start of your wedding weekend or the final farewell before your guests depart at one of these local rehearsal dinner and brunch restaurants. Elegant fine dining and carefully hand-crafted cocktails await your arrival!

Restaurants REHEARSAL DINNER Alavita | alavitaboise.com Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery | bardenay.com Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood | chandlersboise.com Cottonwood Grille | cottonwoodgrille.com Fork | boisefork.com Lock Stock & Barrel | lsbboise.com Owyhee Tavern | owyheetavern.com Red Feather Lounge | redfeatherlounge.com Richard’s Restaurant & Bar | richardsboise.com Stardust | stardustboise.com The Brickyard | brickyardboise.com The Reef Boise | thereefidaho.com Trillium Restaurant | trilliumboise.com Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar | twigsbistro.com

BRUNCH A Cafe | acafeboise.com BACON Boise | baconboise.com Blue Bench Brunchette | brunchette.com Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro | goldysbreakfastbistro.com The Griddle | thegriddle.com The Original Sunrise Cafe | theoriginalsunrisecafe.com Waffle Me Up | wafflemeup.com Wild Root | wildrootcafe.com

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VENUES Best local spots to tie the knot Alpine Ponds Event Center alpineponds.net

Fourth Street Gardens fourthstreetgardens.com

Stone Crossing stonecrossing.com

Banbury Golf Course banburygolf.com

Fox Canyon Vineyards foxcanyonvineyards.com

Stueckle Sky Center boisestate.edu

Barber Park Education and Event Center adacounty.id.gov

Hidden Springs Community Barn hiddensprings.com

Sunnyside Farm & Events sunnysidefarmandevents.com

Beside Bardenay bardenay.com

Hillcrest Country Club hillcrest.cc

The Bishops’ House thebishopshouse.com

Bogus Basin bogusbasin.org

Honalee Farm honaleefarm.com

The Club at Spurwing theclubatspurwing.com

Boise Art Museum boiseartmuseum.org

Idaho Botanical Garden idahobotanicalgarden.org

The Cottage at Riverbend thecottageatriverbend.com

Boise Centre boisecentre.com

Kindred Vineyards kindredvineyards.com

The Grove Hotel grovehotelboise.com

Boise Depot cityofboise.org

Knitting Factory Boise bo.knittingfactory.com

The Linen Building idvsa.org/linen-building

Bungalow on Boise facebook.com/bungalowonboise

Lazy Bear Ranch lazybearranch.com

The Owyhee owyheetavern.com

Capital City Event Center capitalcityec.com

Lazy R Ranch idahoguestranch.com

The White Barn at Happy Valley happyvalleybarn.com

Cathedral of the Rockies cathedraloftherockies.org

Penthouse at C.W. cwmooreplaza.com

Two Rivers Clubhouse tworivershoa.org/clubhouse

Chateau Des Fleurs chateaueagle.com

River Canyon Retreat rcretreat.com

Underhill Garden underhillgarden.com

Crystal Ballroom crystalballroomboise.com

Sawtooth Winery sawtoothwinery.com

Waters Edge Event Center awatersedge.com

CW Penthouse cwmooreplaza.com

Ste. Chapelle Winery stechapelle.com

Y Knot Winery yknotwinery.com

Eagle Hills Golf Course eaglehillsgolfcourse.com

Still Water Hollow stillwaterhollow.com

trica 1406 EASTMAN ST, BOISE | 208.344.2220 | TRICA.ORG This 1907 Baroque Romanesque landmark features a sandstone exterior with a grand portico and battlements that evoke a castle.

The Sanctuary Ballroom is graced with massive windows, soaring 45’ ceilings with exposed rafters and a classic hardwood dance floor. In Boise’s Historic Hyde Park.

Notes: Open year-round Indoor spaces Outside catering and beverage vendors welcomed Guest accommodations nearby Wedding planner optional 350 person capacity

VISIT VENUE photography by: erin egleston

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