Tammi + Joe | March 16, 2024

Tammi and Joe celebrated their wedding with family and friends at one of the most intriguing places I've been to.  Branson Hollow, a private home of a friend in Caldwell, is filled with amazing artifacts, antiques, and everything western you could image. The property has been curated with one-of-a-kind treasures since 1964, and with every turn of the eye, there was something interesting to look at!  

Here's to many years of happiness, adventures and love, Tammi and Joe!

Amy + Richard | January 20, 2024

 Amy and Richard's Story...

    What better way to meet someone than to be introduced by your adult children? For years, Amy's daughter, Megan and her then-boyfriend, Aaron, kept telling Amy about this mysterious man, “Spencer’s dad.” Spencer and Aaron grew up together in San Jose and remained best friends throughout their college years. Megan got to know Spencer’s dad over the summers when he would host the college kids at his house on Discovery Bay. Megan kept talking about what a great guy he was and on and on. However, there was a catch! He was already in a relationship. I am sorry, but how is that a nice thing to do to a woman who was longing for her, Mr. Right?

    

    Every year, Amy would ask Megan, “What’s up with Spencer’s dad? Is he single yet?” After several years, Amy was about to give up hope of ever meeting this mystery man when she finally put Megan on the spot. After a glass of champagne to celebrate her birthday in January 2021, Amy said, “Megan, help your mother out! I need you to text Spencer to see if his dad is available. If so, text him my number and these photos.” With hesitation in her voice, Megan whispered under her breath, “Aaron is going to kill me.”

    Well, as luck would have it, Spencer’s dad was indeed available at last! On January 17, 2021, despite meeting during Covid times, Amy and Richard were able to go out on their first date in Tiburon. How can you beat a 70-degree day by the water in the San Francisco Bay? From there, the rest is history, and on November 23, 2022, Rich managed to surprise Amy with his proposal overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge as the clouds blew in and out to make a picture-perfect engagement. He even arranged for their dear friend and photographer, Chris, to take breathtaking photos of this beautiful afternoon.

The Wedding...

    Amy and Richard were blessed to have their close friends and family stand beside them as they exchanged their vows at the Chapel of Our Lady on the grounds of The Presidio overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. 

    Celeste was Amy's Matron of Honor. Celeste and Amy attended UC Berkeley together and became fast friends who have shared many special memories over the last 37 years.

   Gary was Richard's Best Man. Gary and Richard met for the first time fighting fires with the City of Hollister. They have been close friends for 40 years!

    Amy's three daughters, Megan, Alyson, and Jordan, were her bridesmaids.

    Richard's groomsmen were Spencer, Zach, and Aaron, (Amy's son-in-law and Spencer's close friend).

    Reece, Richard's great niece, was the flower girl accompanied by Matias, Richard's nephew, who was the ring bearer. What a treat to have these beautiful children join in this celebration!

   Pamela, Amy's mother, gave Amy and Richard her blessing at the altar as the wedding was officiated by myself, traveling from Idaho to deliver their wedding service. Jerome, Richard's father, was also in attendance to celebrate this union.

    The ceremony was in memory of John, Amy's father, and Marybelle, Richard's mother. 

    

    Guests arrived from around the globe to celebrate the marriage of Amy and Richard.  Amy and Richard's relationships have deepened and grown as a result of all of their family and friends who joined them on the wedding day.

It was truly a day to always remember, at last!

Sonya + Ryan | January 1, 2024

The first day of 2024, and Sonya and Ryan were married at their farm in southwest Idaho.  It was an incredible day for an incredible couple.  Just a little wedding for a great big day filled with love, food and family!

Sonya got up early on New Year's Day and started cooking....black-eyed peas, ham and beans, and prime rib and so much more.  She then changed into a beautiful wedding dress, put her boots on, carried a bouquet of sunflowers, and met her man in the yard at their western altar.  A few heartfelt tears later, Sonya and Ryan exchanged their vows, rings and love for one another.  Sonya is the "Idaho Pioneer Woman", she made magic happen in a matter of a few days and hours!

Here's to a lifetime full of love and happiness to Ryan and Sonya!

Dawn + Ken | December 31, 2023

A new year's eve wedding!  The coolest day to get married in 2023!  

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Ken and Dawn traveled from Washington to Idaho for the holidays and were married at the home of Ken's parents on NYE.  These two walked into a new adventure, the best is yet to come!

Toni + Chris | December 30, 2023

*** just do it *** elope  ***

Elope is exactly what Toni and Chris did, traveling from California to the shores of Payette Lake in McCall.  A cold, snowy, winter day provided the perfect back drop for their love story.  Toni made sure that little details were included in their ceremony, from personalized champagne glasses to their customized Idaho commemorative license plate.  What a joy it was to officiate the marriage of this wonderful couple!

Keri + Adam | October 13, 2023

Devoted to one another ~ Keri and Adam.

A perfect day, Friday, October 13, for Keri and Adam to be married in beautiful Marianne Williamson Park. The colors were green and black, and the bride wore a beautiful, black gown with beads and shimmer.  It was a pleasure helping their day come together. Congratulations newlyweds!

  

Brittany + Drew | October 6, 2023

A fall farm wedding, with greens, coppers, golds, blushes, and florals that was so gorgeous! A fun day celebrating with amazing parents, friends and families from near and far to join Brittany and Drew. 

The couple created a beautiful, personalized, anniversary box, which included their love letters and personal vows to each other, along with a fine bottle of wine.  They sealed it closed, and Brittany and Drew will open the box and read their vows on their first wedding anniversary, reminding them of their love for one another.  We also held a warming of the wedding rings ceremony....their fathers passed their wedding rings along the first row of family members, then to their wedding party, and then lastly to Brittany and Drew, as they exchanged their wedding rings. As a ring as no end, neither shall their love for one another. 

Heartwarming ceremony on a warm, sunny afternoon.  Congratulations to Brittany and Drew!

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Bride: @brittanyyberryy

Groom: @drewterrybuysell

Venue: @deerflatranch
Photography:  @iamwishphotography
Catering: @bigmeeatsbbq
Officiant: @idahoceremonies  @mvprouty
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