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VENUES • CATERING • FLOWERS • LODGING

Pend Oreille

Wedding Planner A special supplement to The Newport and Gem State Miner Newspapers

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Catering:

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DJ:

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Flowers:

Fleur De Lis Floral & Home

Framing:

Andy’s Frameshop

Lodging:

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DannyAnn’s Bed and Breakfast 10 The Inn at Priest Lake 7

Music:

Capricio

Rental:

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Venues:

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Blue Diamond Marina 8 Gretna Green Chapel and Event Center 2 Hitching Post 8 Montvale Event Center 10 Quail Run Ranch 12 Sandpoint Event Center 6 The Cutter Theatre 5

About the cover: Zach and Kendra Aker were marred at Quail Run Ranch in Newport. Photography by Looyenga Photography, www.looyengaphotography.com, 208-651-0443.

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Passports:

Pend Oreille County Clerk’s Office

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The Pend Oreille River Valley is home to several premier wedding venues.

What’s a wedding without excellent food and great music?

Flowers

Whatever your taste, our local florists can create your perfect wedding ensemble.

Where to stay

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Find the perfect place for your guests to rest their heads.

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Venues: Blue Diamond Marina

Cutter Theatre

Priest Lake 208-443-2240 bluediamondmarina.com

Metaline Falls 509-446-4108 cuttertheatre.com

With expansive views of Sundance Mountain and the adjoining Selkirk Peaks, Blue Diamond Marina & Resort is the perfect setting for your lakeside wedding and reception. Full service catering is available as well as table, chair and linen rentals.

For a free consultation, call 208-443-2240 and ask for proprietor Carolyn Deshler. Prior to operating Blue Diamond Marina & Resort, Carolyn worked as a freelance floral designer for more than 25 years, creating custom arrangements for clients in Beverly Hills, Pasadena and Coeur d’Alene. She continues to design through her local studio, Priest Lake Floral Designs.

Outdoor reception area for 50-125 guests and 25-foot pontoon party boat available.

g n i d d e w r u o y Making unforgettable!

The Cutter Theatre welcomes the opportunity to host family celebrations, business meetings or trainings, private dinner parties, small weddings or reunions. The commercial catering kitchen can easily accommodate parties of 50 for seated meals or larger party buffet service. They have a list from which you can choose your own caterer or the Cutter Caterers can beautifully address your specific needs. Services include wedding planning, private dinner planning, bride & bridesmaid dressing areas, hair and make-up, costumes for hire, groom and groomsmen dressing areas, staircase entrance for bridal party, pianist for rehearsal and ceremony, wedding soloist, and decorating services.

Elkins Resort Priest Lake 208-443-2432 elkinsresort.com

Elkins Resort specializes in the outdoor wedding experience utilizing the natural beauty of the Selkirk Mountains, Priest Lake, and their lakefront location in Reeder Bay. Ceremonies are most often located on the front lawn of the lodge or on the beach overlooking Priest Lake. Elkins Resort on Priest Lake caters weddings from 75 to 300 people. Accommodations consist of 30 individual cabins, with a lodging capacity of 200 people. The cabins range in size, sleeping between two and 14 people. Each cabin has a full kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Most have fireplaces and views of the lake.

Foxwood House

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Newport 509-589-0097 foxwoodhouse.net

Foxwood House sits on 10 acres between Newport and DiaWedding Planner 2017

mond Lake. Enter the tree-lined driveway through two brick pillars to see a 6,200-square-foot Victorian Home. In the back yard sits a 1950s Texaco Gas Station, a saloon, Victorian cottage, gazebo and pergola. The bride and her attendants are ushered up the oak staircase to the turret room to prepare for the ceremony. The groom and his men are escorted to their private changing room at the back of the house. Staff handles the set up and tear down of the tables, chairs and linens.

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Hills Resort

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Priest Lake 208-443-2551 hillsresort.com

A truly unique family setting along the shores of Priest Lake with the Selkirk Mountains as the backdrop, Hill’s Resort is the perfect destination for your wedding day. They can accommodate receptions and weddings September through June. The grounds and facilities offer various settings, including beach side, lake side, and indoor to meet the needs of your specific requests. Hill’s will cater your event, using their lodge and outside lawn area for your reception. They offer full service menus for groups and work with special menu request.

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From 20 to 200 guests, we will make your special day unique and most memorable.

Historic 1912 venue.

(509) 446-4108

302 PARK ST., METALINE FALLS, WA OFFICE@CUTTERTHEATRE.COM

From ballrooms to backyards, we have you covered.

(509) 680-2219 • Catering.To.You.LLC@gmail.com • Catering-To-You-llc.com

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Penny’s Place on the River Newport 509-939-3137 pennysplaceontheriver.com

Penny’s Place on the River is located on the Pend Oreille River, with mountain views and a sandy beach. Full wedding accommodations include a bride’s room and a groom’s room, and there are massage packages available for the entire wedding party. The large lawn and wrap-around garden allow for weddings of any size, with a scenic pond with waterfall and lighted trees. For the wedding reception, there is a bar/buffet room plus a large patio for the band and/or DJ.

Priest River Event Center Priest River 208-437-5547

Established in 2014, the Priest River Event Center serves the community with a state of the art facility, including a 4,500-square-foot banquet room, two conference rooms, professional commercial kitchen, wet bar, outside court yard

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with fireplace, walking trails with Paul Bunyan chair, 24 by 8 foot state with optional extension, portable dance floor, ample parking, sound system, tables and chairs available.

Quail Run Ranch Newport 509-671-0644 quailrunranch.biz

Nestled on a ridge and surrounded by trees, Quail Run Ranch is located minutes from beautiful and historic Newport, Wash.

The 50-acre ranch has been breeding and raising performance quarter horses for more than 20 years. They now offer the ranch to those couples looking for an authentic and romantic location for their special day. The ponds, barns, grassy fields and antique farm implements provide amazing photo opportunities. The ceremony site sits on a manicured lawn with a vintage gazebo and is surrounded by flower gardens. The renovated barn has a charming bridal suite and is full of fun antiques and props for your use. The rustic groom’s room is located in a separate barn.

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Ruby Creek Lodge

Pend Oreille Playhouse

Cusick 509-951-6455 rubycreeklodge.com

Newport 509-447-9900 pendoreilleplayers.org

Ruby Creek Lodge is located on the banks of the Pend Oreille River. Exclusive use of Ruby Creek Lodge grounds includes the dock, decks, outdoor swings and platforms. The reception hall seats 55. Available are the kitchen, tables and folding chairs, a 10 by 10 outdoor awning for bar set up, 50 outdoor chairs, a wooden arch to decorate for your ceremony, a bridal changing are in the lodge, and groom’s changing room in the bunkhouse above the reception hall. Ruby Creek Lodge has a large outside area that would accommodate tents, chairs and seating for a larger number of guests.

The Hitchin Barn Blanchard 509-447-0722 thehitchinbarn.com

Located between Newport, Wash., and Spirit Lake, Idaho, The Hitchin’ Barn offers an authentic country setting, in a little piece of paradise. The barn was built in the early 1900s. It was a horses’ shelter until early 2015 and now, it’s a unique rustic elegant wedding venue. It can easily accommodate up to 220 guests inside the barn, and a lot more outdoor. The private barn area is surrounded by 1100 acres of flower meadows, horse pastures, pine forests and grass fields, with a beautiful mountain background.

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

The Pend Oreille Playhouse is available to rent for private parties, reunions, wedding receptions, concerts and more. Building capacity is 326. And they have a full service bar.

Timber River Ranch Newport 509-885-3333 timberriverranch.com

Timber River Ranch is nestled amongst 54 acres of pristine forest and farmland along the Pend Oreille River, a venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal, luncheons and dinners. In 2015, the original red barn was revitalized to begin accommodating guests and hosting events. While keeping all of the authentic rough sawn beams and wood, concrete floors were added inside and out, along with lighting and updated landscaping. Resting amid the trees, the barn serves as the perfect setting for indoor and outdoor festivities alike.

Timber River Ranch is a private and serene waterfront venue in eastern Washington.

‘Your full service wedding florist’ newportwaweddings.com

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Quail Run Ranch and Foxwood House Photo by Stephan Alkire, Bride Amanda Johnson

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Passports for your destination wedding or honeymoon County Clerk’s Office 229 S. Garden, Newport, WA No Appointment Necessary Passport Pictures - $10 (509) 447-2435 Wedding Planner 2017

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Catering:

Get Hitched!

Marrying couples since 1919.

Known throughout the North West as the venue for simple & affordable weddings & renewals.

Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 664-5510 www.hitchingpostweddings.com Walk-ins or call for an appointment

Capriccio is a flute, cello, and piano trio performing in the Inland Empire for over 20 years Weddings Receptions Parties Dinner Parties Educational Programs

Set the music and mood for your special day!

Judy 208-263-6730

Beardmore Bistro & Wine Bar 119 Main Street, Priest River 208-428-7800

Fine wine selection, craft and domestic beers, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, thin crust pizza. Located in the historic Beardmore Building in downtown Priest River.

Klondike Highway 2 in Laclede 208-255-7223

American home cooked food. Known for their barbecue, including ribs and prime ribs.

Owen’s Grocery and Deli 337 S. Washington Ave., Newport 509-447-3525

www.capricciotrio.com

Fourth generation family-owned and operated grocery, deli, soda fountain and catering. They smoke their own meat.

Formerly with Ben Franklin

Rollin’ Smokin’ Barbeque 106 Highway 2, Oldtown 509-998-2302 208-255-1010 • 819 HWY. 2, Suite 101, Sandpoint, Id HOURS: Tues-Fri 9:30-4:30 | Sat 10-3 | Closed Sun & Mon

• Exquisite Floral Design • Wedding Planning • Event Rentals • Catering • Lakeside Ceremony • Honeymoon Suite • Pontoon Party Boat Rental

Priest Lake Floral Design Studio

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208.443.2240

BLUE DIAMOND MARINA AND RESORT

Skeyes the Limit 1460 Old Priest River Road, Priest River 208-597-0991; 208-448-0670

Tie the Knot on Priest Lake

Call for a free consultation

Mobile barbecue stand, serving up BBQ pork ribs, chicken, corn, and more.

Skeyes the Limit offers specialized menu planning. They do buffet style for up to 300, rovers, and themed parties, and are beer and wine licensed.

www.bluediamondmarina.com

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DJ:

Romantic Lodge Setting Overlooking Lake Pend Oreille

Webrix Media Productions 208-503-6115 www.webrixmp.com

Webrix Media Productions is a professional Mobile DJ & Emcee Service based out of Newport, specializing in weddings but also providing services for proms, business events, birthdays and more. Brad is more than just a DJ, he is an entertainer.

He tailors every night specifically to the customer. Do you need custom music? Special First Dance? Games and events randomly spread throughout the night? With over 11 years of experience, Brad is a professional, respectful DJ/MC that wants to make sure your night is everything you want it to be.

Ideal Venue for f your special eventt • On-site On sitet & Off Off-site ff sitet Catering Caterin t

208.265.2000

41 Lakeshore Drive, Sagle www.41SouthSandpoint.com fortyonesouth@gmail.com

Turning Special Occasions into Memorable Events LOCALLY OWNED RENTAL SERVICE

TABLES, CHAIRS, TENTS, LINENS & MORE. Pickup, Delivery & Setup Available PARTY RENTALS

208.437.4502 • IdahoPremierRentals.com

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Floral: Fleur de Lis Floral & Home 125 N. Washington Ave., Newport WA 99156; 509-447-4416 newportflower.com; newportwaweddings.com

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home is an upscale boutique featuring innovative floral design, organic and Northwest wines, unique gifts, handmade items and unusual furniture. As a full service wedding florist, they are prepared to create everything from the most opulent floral arch to the smallest ring bearer’s boutonniere.

Floral Traditions 1204 Highway 2, Priest River ID 83856 208-448-2611 floral-traditions.com

Built in 1907 A Historic home in the heart of Newport, Washington

DannyAnn’s BED & BREAKFAST

Lodging:

A full service florist, Floral Traditions offers flowers, plants, balloons, tuxedos, gifts, chocolates and plush gifts. They do wedding flowers too.

131 N. Spokane • 509-447-3787 www.dannyanns.com

Open all year - Reservations recommended

DannyAnn’s B&B 131 N. Spokane Ave., Newport WA 99156 509-447-3787 dannyanns.com

Eighty-year-old pine trees scatter park-like grounds with a pleasant territorial view of the Selkirk Mountains. Very short walk to Newport’s historical downtown, restaurants, specialty shops, and park, library and museum. They are a half-mile 10

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from the Pend Oreille River and hiking trails. Carefully and tastefully decorated rooms and delicious breakfasts, from friendly Pacific Northwest hospitality at its finest.

Inn at Priest Lake 5310 Dickensheet Road, Coolin ID 83821 208-443-2447 innatpriestlake.com

Each of the 24 guest rooms include Wi-Fi, TV with limited satellite channels, an alarm clock radio, hair dryer, coffee maker and basic toiletries. The eight kitchenette units include dishes and utensils for four guests, basic kitchenware, pots and pans, a dishwasher, a small refrigerator and a small stovetop/oven.

They also provide salt, pepper, dish soap, dishwasher soap and paper towels for your convenience.

River View Motel 122 Riverside Ave., Ione WA 99139 509-442-2990

Box Canyon Motel 8612 Highway 31, Ione WA 99139 509-442-3728 boxcanyonmotel.com

Box Canyon Motel is located on the Pend Oreille River, between Ione and Metaline, Wash. Enjoy one of their cozy rooms. They have singles, doubles, and one bedroom kitchenette suites. All rooms have queen size beds and a beautiful view of the river.

The Walden House 631 N. Warren Ave., Newport WA 99156 509-447-5771 thewaldenhouse.com

The Walden House Inn is a family friendly establishment. Offers a down-to-earth atmosphere in a country setting with many amenities to enjoy and plenty of local and close by activities to choose from. The inn has eight guest rooms with private baths and each has its own theme. They offer a delicious “all you can eat” self service breakfast each morning of your stay. High speed wireless Internet through out the house.

Tents • Tables • Chairs • Linens • China • Glassware • Dance Floor • Lighting 732 N Madelia Street, Spokane, WA • 509-927-3454 10416 N Government Way, Hayden, ID • 208-762-1175 www.lakecityrental.com Wedding Planner 2017

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Newport, WA

(509) 671-0644 • www.QuailRunRanch.biz