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G4 Post Register There’s plenty of upscale options nearby By Margaret Wimborne For Brides While some brides are couting the best recepion centers, interviewing aterers and listening to udition tapes from area ands, you’re still searchng for the perfect setting. Not content with anyhing ordinary, you’ve lways dreamed of a destiation wedding in a place hat is as unique and speial as you and your room. For many, that eans a beautiful resort n some tropical locale omplete with a white, andy beach and palm rees. That may not be feasile, especially with oday’s economy, but hat’s no reason to give up n the idea. You live in ne of the world’s most eautiful places and there re inspiring mountains, eautiful lakes and goreous wineries within just few miles of Idaho Falls. The key to making a estination wedding speial is picking a place that eflects your individuality nd style. “(Couples) are often oming to a destination hat spoke to them or layed a role in their ourtship,” said Kim offman, marketing irector of the Four easons Jackson Hole, a uxury resort that helps lans many wedding eceptions for couples that arry in the shadow of he Tetons. There’s no shortage of affordable destinations nearby. If it’s classic Americana that you love, catch an Allegiant flight to Las Vegas for a four-day getaway, either staying at a classic strip hotel like the Flamingo or something new and hip. If you truly want to celebrate Vegas style, get married in a wedding chapel, which can now arrange everything from a quick ceremony to an elaborate reception. If it’s a beach you want and you’re willing to forgo the palm trees, there are any number of mountain lakes with sandy beaches that can make the perfect backdrop for your vows. Redfish Lake, in the Sawtooth National Forest, for example, has several beautiful spots and the lodge staff can help with everything from food to flowers. Idaho’s wine country, in Idaho’s Snake River Valley, is becoming more and more popular with many brides. BRIDES OF 2011 Fairy-tale wedding settings Photo courtesy Woodriver Cellars Idaho's wine country is becoming more popular with brides looking for a stylish destination wedding that’s still close to home. Woodriver Cellars in Eagle offers beautiful grounds, gorgeous bridal quarters and intimate dinners with wine tastings in the barrel room. Photo courtesy Fairytaleweddingphoto.com The Grand Tetons form a magnificent backdrop for any wedding, according to Jackson Hole photographer Trish Henning, as shown in this photo taken at historic Mormon Row. 138BRA0123 Wineries are the perfect place for someone looking for an outdoor wedding in a beautiful place, said Rod Dearmondo, director of sales at Woodriver Cellars in Eagle. In the summer, Woodriver’s grounds are abloom with roses and other beautiful flowers. In autumn, there’s fall foliage. And, any time of year, there’s a meandering stream, a waterfall and archways decorated with vegetation. “It’s for anyone who wants a stunning place,” said Dearmondo, who said the winery can easily arrange a wine tasting for the rehearsal dinner and handle anything from an intimate dinner in the barrel room to a sit-down dinner for 200 for the reception. If you want something a little more rustic and outdoorsy, there’s always Yellowstone or Grand Teton national parks. The historic Mammoth Chapel in the northeast corner of the park is the setting for at least 50 weddings a year and some couples marry on the boardwalks near Old Faithful. In Grand Teton National Park, about 30 weddings take place every year in the Chapel of Transfiguration and countless others take place at Schwabacher Landing. The Tetons make an incredible backdrop, and Jackson has a wide variety of options so you’re sure to find somewhere for the rehearsal dinner and reception that will fit your budget. And, there’s so much to do, you won’t have trouble keeping the wedding party entertained. If you’re looking for a truly extraordinary experience, there’s the Four Seasons Jackson Hole at the base of the mountains. A resort with the Four Seasons’ reputation – it’s Wyoming’s only fivestar/five diamond resort – guarantees a bride won’t have to worry about any of the details on her big day. “There’s a level of service that comes with that,” Hoffman said. “The bride can just enjoy her day.” The resort can organize everything from large gatherings to intimate dinners, customizing everything to ensure it’s special. If you’re looking for something a little simpler, consider Grand Targhee Resort in Teton Valley. The resort can help brides plan a quiet family wedding or a grand gathering. And, Grand Targhee has the added benefit of having lodging, catering and those magnificent Tetons onsite so there won’t be much to coordinate. So, there’s no reason you can’t have a beautiful destination wedding without the long days of travel. O’Callahan’s Catering LUNCHEONS UNCHEONS RECEPTIONS ECEPTIONS WEDDINGS EDDINGS SPECIAL PECIAL EVENTS VENTS at the Shilo or on Location Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 A moveable wedding feast Planning is a critical part of every wedding, but arranging a wedding far from home takes a whole other level of organization. Here are some things to think about: n Save The Date. If you’re planning a destination wedding, you’ll want to share the good news with family and friends as soon as possible so they have plenty of time to make travel arrangements. n Plan, Plan, Plan. If you’re organizing an out-of-town, you’ll be trying to arrange a lot of the logistics – photos, flowers, food, tuxedos, transportation and entertainment – over the phone. To make things a little easier, take advantage of the services many resorts offer, and work with reputable companies that won’t let you down. n Off season. If you’ve chosen to wed in a resort town, but are on a tight budget, think about scheduling the festivities during the off season when you can often get discounts on lodging. n Use the web. Go online and research your options. There’s an abundance of information online, including websites devoted to different kinds of destination weddings; lists of caterers, photographers and florists that serve certain areas; pricing options; as well as sample menus and photos of everything from reception halls to table settings to bridal bouquets. Photo courtesy Fairytaleweddingphoto.com The luxurious Four Seasons Jackson Hole helps plan receptions for couples who come to be married in the shadow of the Tetons. R E S T A U R A N T 780 Lindsay Boulevard • Idaho Falls, ID • (208) 523-4318 386OCA0123
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2010 BRIDES OF 2011 PLANNING FOR AN OUTDOOR WEDDING By Stephanie Goodson For Brides Many brides select a traditional indoor church service, but the sky’s the limit for planning an outdoor wedding – weather permitting, of course. Mary Marshall of Idaho Falls was married at the base of a hot air balloon and then rode into the blue skies of Driggs, Idaho, with her husband Chuck and the Reverend Leonard Wallace, the wedding officiator. “Our marriage got off the ground as it should have,” she said. The couple was married July 6, 1985. She was a waitress and was telling one of her customers about her wedding plans. The Coca-Cola representative volunteered to sponsor the event with a balloon ride. “After we kissed, the fire in the balloon was lit, and we took off the ground and floated by the Teton Mountains. The ride was so peaceful. A gust of wind caught us as we were landing, but the pilot maneuvered the balloon around the fence. Our minister, who we had to persuade to join us for the ride, jumped out the first chance he got.” The Marshalls attend frequently the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Driggs held during the July 4 celebrations. On the other hand, Idaho Falls residents Glenn and Emma Jane Nelson attended a wedding ceremony conducted in a hot air balloon. “We By Desirai Schild For Brides The recession may be he reason more brides re planning elegant back ard weddings. “I don’t want to say hat’s the cause,” said nna Smith, owner of ignature Party Rental for he past seven years. “But, e are seeing an increase n back yards weddings nd I have to think these inancial times are making eople more money concious. They seem to be oing more for themselves nd less renting reception alls or ballrooms for heir event.” Smith stocks the physial necessities for a weding, ranging from tents o silverware. The variety of tents ranges from 400 to 4,000 square feet. The cost of an average-sized wedding tent is about $800. Heaters are available for rental in the winter, too. “The tents provide protection from the weather, be it heat in the summer, cold in the winter or wind and rain,” Smith said. “We come in, set up the tents and return to remove them when the event is over. Tents are the only thing we always set up but we are available to deliver, set up and take down all the rental items. couldn’t hear a thing,” they recalled. Alipio and Ashley Amaral of Idaho Falls married in a barn at the 7N Ranch in Ririe June 2, 2010. The barn was decorated with bird cages collected from around the world. Robbi and Sammi Corrington of Pocatello chose to be married in the Changing Seasons Nursery in Pocatello last July. Christian and Carrie Shull of Idaho Falls selected Kate Curley Park in Idaho Falls as the site of their wedding reception. The live music attracted neighborhood residents who formed a circle around the reception to enjoy the festivities. Neighborhood dogs also joined in the celebration. Another Idaho Falls couple, Ryan and Lynette Carter, attended a wedding ceremony performed in Kolob Canyon, located in the northwest section of Zion National Park. The pair, Ed and Gina Ginouves, were both geologists working for the Bureau of Land Management. They met while working on a geological dig. The Colorado Plateau region of the park is noted for its colorful beauty and diverse landscape. Idaho Falls photographer Aimee Powell, owner of Expressions by Aimee, photographed a wedding held at the Euphrussi De Rothschild in Cap Ferrat, France, a small peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea near Ville Franche Ser Mer. The wedding was It just depends on what the family wants.” Other rental items include tables and chairs, wrought iron backdrops and arches, shepherd’s hooks to mark the aisles or hang candles, table settings, linen, flatware, chafing dishes, fountains for beverages and chocolate, punch bowls and a variety of silk floral arrangements. “We tell people to never plan for a chocolate fountain outside,” Smith said. “One gust of wind and there’s a curtain of chocolate everywhere. Also, bugs are a concern.” The all important floral arrangements also are the customer’s choice. held at 8 in the evening overlooking the Mediterranean and looking directly into the sunset. The reception was held on the Euphrussi De Rothschild grounds with a fivecourse meal. Both the bride and groom are from California and chose to have a destination wedding. They both love France, beaches, and wine. Marvin Harper, formerly a bishop in the Church “We have many silk floral arrangements,” Smith said. “People can choose some of them, order other silk arrangements or get a florist to do live arrangements. We can put the arrangements in the backdrops and on the tables or they can do it themselves. They decide how much or how little they want to do.” Most people come in several months in advance and give Smith an idea of what they have in mind. The consultation is free. “We try to help people realize their visions,” Smith said. “Some people know exactly what they want. Others just have a vague idea and we help of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Blackfoot, conducted a wedding suspended by ropes in the City of Rocks. The couple, avid rock-climbers, was also suspended. Douglas and Pam Hagrman were married in the Chapel of the Pines in Swan Valley. Family and friends accompanied the newlyweds on a honeymoon to Yellowstone National Park. The groom was from Idaho Falls and Need silverware or a giant tent? Rent it Photo courtesy Signature Party Rental A tent can take some of the uncertainty out of an outdoor wedding, and are available with heaters for winter or cold weather use. Photos courtesy Deanna Johnson, A Day to Adore Photography Alipio and Ashley Amaral of Idaho Falls selected a barn as their wedding site. They were married at the 7N Ranch in Ririe June 2, 2010. create the reality. We recommend starting a minimum of three months before the event and suggest five to six in the summer. That’s when the most popular items are rented out and we don’t want to have what someone needs already rented out and unavailable.” Backyard weddings tend to reflect the personalities and ideas of the people hosting the event. “People really like to use their own creativity to make the event something special to them,” Smith said. “We love to help them do that, with our rentals, and our experience. It’s a good combination.” Ready To Take Action? the bride from Syracuse, N.Y. The bride and her family wanted to visit the park and southern Utah so the 12 family and friends from NY joined the couple for a few days before traveling to Utah. The Loveland Ski Area near Loveland, Colo., is sponsoring its 20th annual Marry Me and Ski for Free Mountaintop Matrimony on Valentine’s Day. The ceremony is a “mass wedding” performed for all couples at the same time and lasts about 30 minutes. 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Roibbi and Sammi Corrington of Pocatello chose a nursery setting to exchange their vows, at the Changing Seasons Nursery in July. Call now for next available appointment Largest Selection...Lowest Prices...Guaranteed Two convenient locations to choose from; Edwards Cinema Plaza 2789 South 25 East Idaho Falls 208.522.1345 457FAL0123 850IDA0123 532ALP0123
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