Mary + Chase's Private Estate Wedding

Saturday August 20, 2016 | Private Estate | Eagle, ID

“It’s made me better loving you... It has made me wiser, and easier, and brighter.”

— Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

Boise Idaho Temple

Mary and Chase married in the beautiful Boise Idaho Temple on one of this summer's most breathtaking days. Abbey Kyhl Photography captured the joy and love surrounding them. We fell in love with Abbey and her genuine love for what Wedding photography is truly about. She writes, 

“But weddings include so much more than just the gorgeous images of the couple and I strive to capture every moment as it unfolds throughout the day. Your wedding day is about all the warm smiles and happy faces of the people who came to support you, tears of joy that are shed as you pledge your love to each other, all the details of the day you have worked so hard to make perfect, and everything in between. It’s about the moment you slip your dress on, to the moment you hug your parents goodbye. The tiny moments that make up your perfect day are special, fleeting and perfect. Life is scattered with tiny moments of beauty and emotion, and my goal is to capture each one of those memories that tell your entire love story.”

— Abbey Kyhl Photography

Intimate Formal Dinner

Mary and Chase had their hearts set on an intimate and more formal dinner with their closest family and friends before getting the party started with the more traditional open house style for their reception. We created a separate private space for this part of the evening by setting the dinner tent with the soft glow of candle light, clean modern and romantic neutrals and lush greenery garlands draped in stunning orchids! Flowers At Will nailed the floral design!

Floral Design

“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.”

— J.R.R Tolkien

The Reception

The reception was full of good friends, music, and dancing, the perfect mixture for a great time. Oh and maybe having a private fireworks show helped too! The Bride and Groom really loved the idea of having soda bars. They were a complete hit with the guests, as well as having fun lawn games, waterside seating, disposable cameras and polaroids and ended the night with a sparkler exit in a vintage family car.

“So let’s climb every tree
And drink imaginary tea
And speak a language only we can understand
And I will fight back the tears
As we fly through the years
And I’ll keep you as close as I can...”

— Jon McLaughlin, "Imaginary Tea"

Ira + Lucy
Abbey Kyhl
Jared Wortley Films
Flowers at Will
Lindsey Behrens
Gukenheimer Catering | Scentsy 
Dj Blake
Event Rent
Sarah Pearl Calligraphy
Valiant Productions Lighting and Sound
Wildflower Linen
Treasure Valley Photo Booth
Amaru Confections Cake

Kara + Jan-Michael's Wedding

FRENCH - JAPANESE INSPIRED WEDDING
JUNE 18 2016 | IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDENS | OWYHEE PLAZA

When you have an iffy forecast, sometimes you have to make decisions on the fly... oh how bad did we want our ceremony in the gardens, but thunderstorms were moving through the area for a couple days and we had 30 mph winds headed our way... so, up went the tent and a quick change to our Rainy Day plan! It worked out well and we are glad we made it happen. As the Bride entered the tent, gusts of wind started up and while it wasn't rain... it was a lot of wind. Thank you Tates Tents and Events for getting this up for us!

Peyton Lind, Ira + Lucy

The Reveal....

This was thee moment mother-of-the-bride, Kathy, and I had been dreaming of and working so hard for. Kathy was a dream of a mother to work with! Her creative talents were inspiring and bouncing ideas off of one-another was such a special experience. I'm so proud to have done this beside her... Kathy, I'll never forget this moment and I'm so excited we were able to keep the dance floor a HUGE surprise! Thank you Sound Wave for working with us and the many many revisions we did to get the dance floor and lighting just right!

“I hope you know how wonderful the night was for us! Like I told you that evening, it was like a dream! When I asked Kara what she thought during dinner she said she felt like she was at a celebrity wedding. Jan-Michael said he wanted to do it all again but experience it as a guest! Really, we are so appreciative and I am sorry it has ended too. I know it will be a day that all of us will remember fondly and it wouldn’t have been nearly as wonderful without you! If I could afford it I would have given you your weight in GOLD!!!”

— Mother-Of-The-Bride, Kathy

Peyton Lind, Ira + Lucy

Peyton Lind, Ira + Lucy

Peyton Lind, Ira + Lucy Team

Peyton Lind, Ira + Lucy

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy, Coordination and Design
Idaho Botanical Gardens
The Owyhee
Open Table Catering
Tates Tents + Events
Just So. Event Floral
Rhodes Entertainment
Amaru Confections
Shawna Hines Hair and Makeup
Double Take Photography
Sound Wave Lighting, Dance Floor, Photo Booth

Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine's Regional Debut

You know when something so meaningful happens to you that you actually don't want to share it with the world just yet, instead you want to hold onto it for a little while longer in your own quiet and safe space and take it all in? That's how I have been feeling about the debut of Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine's regional launch featuring the big editorial I designed for them back in October. It's been a journey getting to this place and I never want to lose site of my gratitude or faith in what my dream and goal of Ira and Lucy is. I've been experiencing a ton of emotions leading up to this week and finally holding the magazine in my hands and seeing my work on actual magazine pages, it's surreal! Thank you Rocky Mountain Magazine for this incredible opportunity. Every single page is beautiful and it's an honor being party of such a gorgeous collection!

Magazines will be hitting the shelves any day now! In the meantime, if you are anxious to see this gorgeous magazine and start getting some fabulous design and planning tips you can head to the virtual magazine, but for reals, you really do need a hard copy! It's stunning! 

Tis The Season!

SHOP SMALL
HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE!

RENT 10 IRA + LUCY SIGNATURE FARM TABLES
Get 2 additional farm tables free

 AND...

15% Discount off our vintage church pews

SIGNATURE FARM TABLES

If you've been following our Instagram, then you know some exciting updates for our rental inventory! We have handcrafted farm tables in the works for our 2016 clients, designed to seat 5 on each side! When we first introduced farm tables to the Idaho event market, they were nabbed up left and right and well loved. However, we found that we kept wishing we could seat more at a table then what those first designs allowed. So, our new tables will seat 5 on each side comfortably and feature a more classic leg that is a little more elegant than the traditional farm table style. We have pictured below the concept for what we are currently working on in our "Santa" shop. We will have pictures this winter showcasing these beauties!

*Farm table concept image via Pinterest featuring classic table legs

These tables rent for $100 each, so now is a great time to reserve yours! You'll be saving $200!!! We already have bookings for the collection (15 tables total available), and hot wedding dates are going quickly!

• Handcrafted Signature Farm Tables Quantity Available 15
• Seats 5 on each side
• $100 each rental price
• Special offered through November 30th 9pm
• Rentals require 50% non-refundable retainer to reserve
• Rental payment and contract must be received by 9pm Monday, November 30th 2015
• Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!

15% DISCOUNT OFF CHURCH PEWS

You heard right! We have 6 antique pews added to our rental inventory as well! Our "Elves", aka carpenters, are hard at work refurbishing antique pews we just purchased from one of the oldest buildings in Nampa! We are beyond excited for these! Check out some of the serious eye candy for design concepts:

EXAMPLE OF BEFORE+ AFTER FROM OUR "ELVES"

BEFORE

AFTER

ira + lucy antique pews "before"

BEFORE

The pews are being cut down to 8 foot lengths to better accommodate wedding design and logistics. We will also be reupholstering the separate pew cushions in a neutral tone, a great add-on if you want some extra cushioning. Pictures coming this winter!

• Antique Pews Quantity 6
• $100 each normal rental price
• 15% Discount until November 30th 9pm
• Cushions add-on normal $10
• Cushions also 15% Discount
• Rentals require 50% non-refundable retainer to reserve
• Rental payment and contract must be received by 9pm Monday, November 30th 2015
• Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted