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FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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THERE’S A LOT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN PLANNING YOUR BIG DAY—NO

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less moving parts involved in a wedding during a health crisis—and since this situation is fluid, what it means for your wedding, specifically, really depends on your wedding date, guest count, location, and extent of travel involved. Any wedding in the near future will look different, whether it’s on a small scale right now, or as you’d dreamed sometime in the future. To help you prepare, we spoke with experts across the industry, including travel consultants and wedding planners, to give you great ideas on how to plan your wedding in 2021. For inspiration, we’ve featured beautiful wedding venues within an easy drive; local photographers with some of their iconic images; and bakers ready to prepare two-person floral wedding cakes to grand classic multi-tiered masterpieces.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 16 Living the Idaho Dream Trout fishing outside the backdoor in the morning, then skiing world-class slopes in the afternoon

20 Stunning Local Destinations for Engagements & Weddings 24 The Wedding Planner “This marriage of yours is not only gonna work, it’s gonna last forever…”

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40 Inspired by: Brian King of RBC Wealth Management

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Open House

20 Road Trip 30 Artist’s Palette 40 Inspired By 44 Trend Setter 48 Lifestyle Calendar 50 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES 1.

Winter Garden aGlow Transforms Idaho Botanical Garden The yearly tradition of the Winter Garden aGlow was back at the Idaho Botanical Garden, albeit with a few changes. Patrons were able to meander on a one-way path through the brightly lit garden areas, with timed ticketing helping to maintain social distancing. PHOTOS COURTESY CINDY PEARSON

1. Everyone loved the willow tunnel, a new feature this year. | 2. Capturing happy memories year after year. | 3. Thousands of children wrote their letters to Santa, and each one got a response from the big guy! | 4. This year, the Garden store was converted into Santa’s Cottage, complete with Santa’s workshop. | 5. The light tunnel welcomed families into the Garden. | 6. Local vendors were on site every night, bringing guests a way to stay warm and full!

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Rake Up Boise Crews Clean More Than 650 Yards With 273 teams representing more than 2,000 volunteers, 659 yards were successfully raked up for the 2020 Rake Up Boise event. This was the 35th year for the annual event, which helps elderly, disabled, and veteran neighbors get their yards cleaned up for the winter. PHOTOS COURTESY AMY GRIFFIN

1. Aydan French shows off a unique raking technique. | 2. Dawson Horras (left) and Rowan Deckart take a break to strike a pose. | 3. Team Griffin, made up of kids from Liberty, Riverside, White Pine, Roosevelt, Garfield, and Hidden Springs, all contributed to this community service. | 4. Gavin Morril (dunker) and Greyson Davio (dunkee). | 5. The McGregor Family was ready to share their helping hands with the community. | 6. The Schmidt family gathered to help make Rake Up Boise a success.

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BRONCO CUTOUTS AVAILABLE FOR EXTRAMILE ARENA Boise State fans can cheer on men's and women's basketball and gymnastics events with a fan cutout for the winter season. Cutouts, featuring your photo, will be placed in ExtraMile Arena behind the baselines in sections 11-13 on the west side or sections 1, 2, and 22 on the east side.

The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, City of

The cutouts are available for $50 each. New

Boise, and Treasure Valley Canopy Network have

orders will be installed on a regular basis and

received $25,000 in Arbor Day Foundation funding.

will be accepted throughout the winter season.

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BOISE AIMS TO TACKLE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY BY JOINING LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE The City of Boise was recently accepted into the Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership Initiative's Innovation Track. As part of this initiative, Boise has committed to develop solutions that address the issue of long-term housing affordability. "Cities will be better coming out of the pandemic,

wildlife habitat in areas damaged by the 2016 Pioneer Fire. This is the first major planting effort of the City of Trees Challenge, a ten-year initiative aimed at planting 100,000 trees in Boise and 235,000 seedlings in Idaho forests. Photo courtesy Treasure Valley Canopy Network.

HOBBLE CREEK PARK OPENS NEW PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS COMPLEX

but only if they use this time to find solutions and

Hobble Creek Park saw the dedication of its

innovate," Mayor Lauren McLean said. "That's why

new outdoor pickleball and tennis complex in

we joined the Bloomberg-Harvard team: to learn

November. The park also boasts new, more acces-

new tools, new ways to think, and new ways to

sible playground equipment.

engage residents."

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The Hobble Creek complex includes 12 dedi-

The Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership Initiative

cated pickleball courts and two tennis courts, with

team will support the city's effort to develop and

striping for four additional pickleball courts (for

implement new solutions, guided by world-class

tournament play).

experts and faculty members who will provide coach-

“We are proud to offer more amenities for our

ing and mentorship. Their goal is to help cities learn

residents and continue to support recreational

how to adopt cutting-edge innovation techniques

opportunities for people of all abilities both in

that engage residents in testing, adapting, and scal-

sports and at our park playgrounds.” Boise Parks

ing creative ideas that can have lasting impact.

and Recreation Director Doug Holloway said.

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LIVING THE IDAHO DREAM

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TROUT FISHING OUTSIDE THE BACKDOOR IN THE MORNING, THEN SKIING WORLDCLASS SLOPES IN THE AFTERNOON

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NESTLED ALONG THE EAST FORK OF THE MEANDERING BIG WOOD RIVER LIES A STUNNING AND SECLUDED VALLEY POSITIONED AMIDST THE MAJESTIC CENTRAL IDAHO ROCKIES. At the edge of the Sawtooth and Challis National Forest this land is surrounded by the wild beauty that defines Idaho. Two-time Olympic medalist Picaboo Street was born in this gorge, and learned to ski and race in nearby Sun Valley. Today it’s home to a handful of lucky residents, making it a recreational mountain paradise in the classic Sun Valley tradition. “Living here is the ultimate Idaho dream,” says Associate Broker, Reid Sanborn - trout fishing outside the backdoor in the morning, then skiing world-class slopes in the afternoon, followed by extraordinary dining, shopping, or any number of other outdoor activities. Very few places offer such privacy and tranquility while only 10 minutes from famed Sun Valley Ski Resort. It’s rare when a property blends the best of both worlds as it does here - in a home situated along the gentle creek and steep mountains. The 7832 square foot residence boasts a dramatic vaulted living room, large chef’s kitchen, home office, and bonus room with pool table and built-in bar. Ideal for both secluded family life and grand-scale entertaining near all the action, there’s room for everyone with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths on over 3 acres. For ultimate luxury, creating the perfect compound is possible by combining lots on either side of the property for over 11 acres of peace and solitude. Along with premier skiing, the magnificence of the natural surroundings are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, dog walking, fly fishing, ice skating, and horseback riding. Relaxing at the end of the day while gazing at Hyndman Peak and Pioneer mountain range ends a perfect day. This is our backyard. This is Idaho. For more information: ReidSanborn.evRealEstate.com

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ROAD TRIP

Where to C e l e b r at e Love & Romance IDEAS AND VENUES TO CONSIDER FOR ENGAGEMENTS, WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS THIS YEAR

WEDDINGS Koree Hawkes-McGrady and her husband Dane McGrady were engaged in January 2020. They began planning their fall wedding, and then…Covid-19. They still had a lovely ceremony outdoors at her aunt and uncle’s house just north of Ketchum. “Nearly everything about our wedding changed between January and September,” she said. “We had to shrink the guest list from 120 to 50, which was difficult, but it turned out just fine – it was beautiful.” Rich and Mandy were going to wait until later in 2021 so they could have a large gathering but opted instead to “share some joy at a time when many needed it,” Rich said. Hello, Zoom wedding! Twenty days later they held the ceremony inside their home with eight guests and a minister. They carefully selected the day and time (4:00 p.m. on a Friday) so friends and family around the world could “attend.” The following are ideas and venues to consider for engagements, weddings and honeymoons this year (keep in mind varying Covid-19 restrictions

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may be in place):

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! To the chagrin of some, maybe, who wonder at what point St. Valentine endorsed chocolate, flowers and diamonds, but the pandemic could never put love out of business.

This classic downtown venue offers a distinguished

Thinking about a romantic engagement, wedding or

collection of services year-round, including roof-top

honeymoon destination? There are still many options

weddings, ballrooms, and event planning for every-

closer to home. If there’s one thing last year taught us,

thing from casual family affairs to formal black-tie ban-

it’s to be imaginative.

quets for 350, and beautiful accommodations for your

I’ve inquired with some creative friends who’ve found picturesque places to pop the question: “We went out to Dude DeWalt Cellars near Eagle

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for a tasting at the end of October,” said Rich Ellinger. “It was a beautiful fall afternoon, and we had a really nice view of the valley.” He said the setting was ideal, and with wine in hand, asked a passerby to take a photo of them. “I said, ‘Let’s make this the last photo before we’re engaged.’ And then I got the ring out.” His bride-to-be, Mandy Kayler, was completely surprised. They naturally took several “after-engagement” photos. The winery owners and staff joined in the celebration their first wedding proposal. Erik Bird of Boise proposed to then-fiancé Brandee Schuelke on Christmas Eve, 2015. “We were at home and had a romantic dinner with a special wine,” Erik said. “We went out on the deck under the full moon and new snow; it was perfect.” 20

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THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL

This remodeled hotel has honeymoon suites, space for a variety of wedding parties, lovely grounds with a pool, and several rooms right on the river.

THE REDFISH LAKE LODGE

Combining serious luxury and incomparable natural

The Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley provides a unique

beauty, the historic Arling Center consists of three distinct

and memorable setting along with a variety of accom-

buildings – the Grange, the non-denominational Chapel,

modations to suit any family size and event style. The

and a School House totaling approximately 10,000 square

honeymoon cabin has a private lake-front deck, and

feet of wedding and reception space.

onsite dining is available, as well as indoor and outdoor event sites.

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CHATEAU DES FLEURS Chateau des Fleurs is a heartfelt and elegant full-service event venue located in charming Eagle. With architecture and public gardens reminiscent of old world Europe, the pristine marble floors, tall ceilings, and huge windows

In addition to award-winning wines and fabulous staff,

bring to mind a French palace and an English garden

the winery has beautiful indoor and outdoor settings

only a hundred yards from the Boise River. Room options

nestled next to the Boise River, perfect for smaller wed-

range from seating for 600 to private celebrations for 25.

dings and receptions from 50-100.

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“THIS MARRIAGE OF YOURS IS NOT ONLY GONNA WORK, IT’S GONNA LAST FOREVER…”

FANS OF THE WEDDING PLANNER MIGHT RECOGNIZE THIS LITANY OF PHRASES THAT JENNIFER LOPEZ RECITES TO MAGICALLY CALM AND PLACATE ANXIOUS BRIDES. impressionable mind. Local wedding planner Sara Ledo of Sara Michelle Weddings recalled watching the romantic comedy as a young girl, discovering that she too wanted to help create a bride’s dream wedding. Ledo recalls, “Watching The Wedding Planner kind of opened me up to the idea that wedding planning could even be a possibility of a job.”

Not only has Ledo successfully transitioned

Throughout high school and college Ledo con-

into full-time work, but after hitting the one-year

tinued with studies, but wedding planning was

mark, Ledo was able to have her husband join

always in the back of her mind.

her, also working at full-time capacity. Working

Says Ledo, “I started doing wedding planning for family and friends about six years ago.

in the wedding business - with a spouse - gives Ledo a unique insight into helping their clients.

And then I started working for another gal who

“Being married, and having gone through our

owned a company here in town. In March of

own wedding, we can help alleviate the stress

2018, I decided to start a business. Within nine

side of it that brides and grooms go through

months I was actually able to quit my job and

because we understand them on that level.”

go full-time in the business.”

Are there other benefits to working with her husband, other than the free labor? Ledo explains, “We’ve been working full-time for almost two years now. There was definitely a learning curve in the beginning. But because we are so different, we are able to pick up on each other’s strengths and weaknesses, we both know what we each of us has to do.” The result of this combined strength: A very smooth wedding day. Ledo adds, “Since I am the one that does all the planning, designing, coordinating, and my husband is more support on the back end or on the day of, so we’ve created a system that works well. We actually really enjoy it now.” Now as owner/planner of her own business, Ledo has had years of weddings under her belt. And despite each wedding being as unique as her clients and their needs, there is one common fear: something will go wrong.

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Words that also echoed in a young ten-year-old’s

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Yet in the age of Covid-19, when all things that could go wrong not only manifested, but became part of everyday conversation, how does a wedding planner mitigate an anxious couple’s real concerns? Not surprisingly, Ledo has a few tricks up her sleeve. “In May, we had a couple that decided to postpone because of Covid-19, as the bride was highrisk. What we ended up doing - a month before the initial wedding date - was to help them elope.” Ledo continues, “We ordered the photographer, the videographer, and we did a whole setup for them up near Bogus Basin, near the mountaintop – their pastor was there as their officiant, and their two best friends. And that was it!” The result? Says Ledo, “It was so personal. You could just feel the love even though it was so different than what they originally planned. And we

with many other businesses during this unique

were so touched. Everyone was crying, as it was so

period of history, they also have been utilizing

emotional and special for them.”

technology as a way to reduce exposures. Online

Though the pandemic has added challenges,

video chats have replaced face-to-face meet-

they are no match to the will and fortitude of a resil-

ings. But her best service still remains unyielding:

ient wedding planner.

Being there for her clients.

Ledo states, “Large weddings don’t really work

Says Ledo, “We understand how heartbreak-

(this year). We’ve had to postpone many weddings

ing postponing can be. But we are here for

for our clients. But for those who moved forward,

them, listening, giving support, and reassuring

some have eloped and elected to do a reception

them that they are making the right decision to

later. We’ve also had weddings where it is just the

keep everyone safe.”

couple and their immediate family.” In order to stay within health and safety protocols, Ledo has been utilizing other techniques like social

A good reminder for future brides and grooms is that they are not without hope. There are other avenues that can work, too.

distancing seating areas during the ceremony and

“We offer options like eloping and reschedul-

reception. Also, they strongly encourage the use of

ing receptions at later dates. We can make these

facial masks and decorate the tables with reminder

happen. There are lots of pieces and moving

pamphlets of important hygiene practices.

parts but our goal is to make this work together.

As someone who is ‘behind the scenes’ at all times,

At the end of the day, they are going to be mar-

Ledo also needs to keep herself and her husband

ried.” Ledo adds, “And if it looks a little different,

safe and healthy. This includes their own mask-wear-

that’s okay. They are going to be married – and

ing and social distancing practices. And In keeping

that is the most important thing.” After all, as the jilted Massimo told Mary Fiore (J-Lo) in The Wedding Planner, “Love can’t always be perfect. Love is just love.” For more information, go to SaraMichelleWeddings.com

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

CAPTURING THE MAGIC

ARTISTRY, NOT TRICKS, IS THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER’S SECRET

WEDDINGS ARE PLANNED MONTHS AHEAD, SOMETIMES YEARS, AND WHEN THE SPECIAL DAY ARRIVES, THE PLANS HAVE EVOLVED INTO PICTURE PERFECTNESS. However, the best images convey effortlessness and shine with the spontaneity of emotions that match the unforgettable day of a wedding. When a couple profess undying love and commitment, that love is reflected in the pose that is taken. The folding back of the veil, a tender kiss, and the loving gaze into each other’s eyes are only some of the hallmark photos during a wedding.

It’s often the meaningful

moments in between that capture the magic between a couple. Here you’ll find six local artists/ photographers showcasing their most iconic images.

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WEDDING ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

CARLI AND BEAU

WEBSITE: CARLIANDBEAU.COM IG: @CARLIANDBEAU Our entire brand and style is based on really focusing on getting that 1 or 2 key shots. We love epic locations, beautiful golden light and something that just makes you stop and say, “Wow.” We recommend to all of our couples to take a few minutes away on their wedding day to get creative and adventurous and those images are alway the favorites! We want to create an image that you will want to blow up and put on the wall.

These images each represent an iconic wedding shot because they are ones that can be beautiful art pieces in the home to display your love story. The black and white image is the moment in time where you just became husband and wife. It’s one of my favorite parts of every single wedding; you cannot fake those smiles and that emotion!

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Every bride and groom deserves memorable

shot should remind the viewer what it felt like to be present in that moment and evoke the same emotions they felt. As artists, we believe an iconic image is made up of the relationship between three things: lighting, location, and emotion. The composition should be intentional in regards to the subjects and their relationship to the location. For these images, the relationship between the subjects and location are accentuated by the use of interesting lighting.

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images to remember their wedding day. An iconic

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turing magic. This image was actually taken on

a trampoline but the trampoline was edited out!

Sometimes you have to create a little magic too! I love this photo because it captures the excitement

and joy of the day so well. Love is all about the highs

HE ATHER JAMES

PHOTOGRAPHY

Let’s have some fun! Weddings are all about cap-

and the lows and what better way to show that then

bouncing on a trampoline! This couple had so much

spunk and I think this image captures that perfectly.

Bridal portraits are some of my favorite photos. It’s a

chance to capture the beauty of the bride, her dress, her flowers, that feeling she’s experiencing right

before she becomes a wife. I love this image for the

profile angle. I like to think she was looking over and thinking of all that was ahead of her, all that love she’s

in, all the day was bringing. The snow was a huge perk too--nothing says says romance like some snow!

Candid shots are the best! This photo was taken during a love battle of the cake. It brought me so much joy to snap this perfectly timed moment and my clients loved it as well! Photography is all about capturing those candid moments and letting the love unfold before your eyes and solidifying it forever in a creative way. Part of love is playfulness and I feel this photo gushes of it. There’s no better way to have some fun at your wedding than a smash of cake!

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Weddings typically have a hectic schedule and there’s not much time to relax and take in the day. Right after this couple’s ceremony, they sat down for a few minutes to be alone. This image captures the intimacy between them.

These are my

favorite moments; it doesn’t have to be anything staged. Subtle, candid moments like this make a print-worthy, iconic image.

When I photograph couples, it’s not all about the best photoes; it’s about capturing how my couples feel and their overall experience. Number one key in creating memorable images is having a strong connection with the couple. From the initial meeting to delivering the final product, it’s all about building a strong relationship. In order to create an iconic image it all starts with a relationship and a few awkward jokes.

Not everyone wants to or is able to get married surrounded by hundreds of people. Many of our couples in 2020 resorted eloping somewhere remote. During this couple’s first kiss, I couldn’t help but notice how delicate and sweet their relationship was. At the end of the day, these iconic moments will not only capture my couple’s beauty but also their emotions and their love toward each other.

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MOMENTS W E B S I T E : W W W. K E N D R A - E L I S E .C O M IG: @KENDR AELISEPHOTO

These photos were taken in summer of 2019 at my favorite wedding venue, Trail Creek Cabin, in Sun Valley, Idaho. These photographs high-

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light the pure fun and joy of this destination wedding. It truly captures the day for the couple and their family as it was very important to the couple to include their children in the wedding ceremony and celebration. It also showcases that wedding photography does not have to be stiff or boring! I [enjoy] capturing real joyful moments in a natural and timeless way.

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W E B S I T E : J E N N Y L O S E E .C O M I G : @J E N N Y L O S E E _

When shooting a memorable image, it isn’t really one

image I look to capture; it’s a story of the entire photo

shoot and the sweet moments that unravel in the in-between. I love to have an idea of the composition, lighting and framing weeks before. I’ll choose a location that sings with beauty, pre-plan as much as I can in order to have one less thing to think about, and be fully present couple an ‘action,’ and observe how they tell it in their own unique way while also thinking, ‘How can I make this art?’ This series of images represent iconic wedding imagery because it has the foundation for a good shoot: amazing location, beautiful dress, gorgeous couple. The key is the magic in those photos: the mood it provokes and the creative element.

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with the couple when shooting. I usually will give the

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2 IO PALMER: DESIRED INTERRUPTIONS Boise Art Museum, 670 S. Julia Davis Drive

Check out Io Palmer's "Desired Interruptions" before it closes on Feb. 21. The exhibit is comprised of artwork inspired by material culture and systems of control. Palmer explores the arbitrary and abstract construct of borders that are connected to a general sense of personal and cultural boundaries, in both physical and metaphoric ways.

4 FIRST THURSDAY Downtown Boise

Head to Downtown Boise for First Thursday. Experience art, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out a new place! Events typically run from 5-9 p.m., but each merchant plans their own event, so check listings at downtownboise.org/events/first-thursday-new.

14 HIDDEN LANGUAGES: A DIGITAL SEASON IN 5 MOVEMENTS Virtual

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WHEN IT COMES TO “I DO,” IT’S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE A WEDDING RECEP-

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TION WITHOUT A SWEET DESSERT TO

Small wedding cakes can certainly

COMMEMORATE THE CELEBRATION.

make a grand statement if towering

According to Leslie Charles, the owner of

tiers and extravagant sugar flowers

Leslie Charles Events, the reason most

aren’t your thing. Plenty of couples (and

couples still choose to serve cake at their

their caterers) find inventive ways to

reception is due to tradition.

make small wedding cakes stand out.

“The traditional cakes I used to make when I first started baking 40 years ago were meant to feed all 300 people at the wedding,” Charles said. “I think the tradition is moving from that, but most couples still feel they should have at least a small cake.” Bakers from across Boise agree that the first few steps a couple should take when ordering their wedding cake is to consider their wedding size and venue, their favorite flavors, and their own personal style. “By the time a couple is looking for a wed-

CLASSIC WEDDING CAKE

Photo: Cakes by Blythe

ding cake, they usually have a pretty good

If you’re a classic bride looking for

sense of how they’re envisioning their wed-

classic elements, these are the wed-

ding,” said Blythe Forman, owner of Cakes by

ding cakes for you. Be it a white cake

Blythe, “so I encourage them to look at many

or a piped cake, these cakes give a

photos to figure out what they want so they

grand feeling to your reception.

can find a baker who is the perfect match.” The average cost of a wedding cake in the Treasure Valley is $2.50 to $5 per serving. The cost of the cake can be affected by flavor, the intricacy of design, type of frosting, ingredients, customizations, delivery fees, and the time the baker puts into making the cake. If you plan to get married at the height of the wedding season, the sooner you order your cake, the better. Boise-area bakers recommend ordering your cake at least six

FRESH FLOWERS

months in advance, and some take orders up

Photo: Cakes by Blythe

to a year in advance.

If you can’t get enough fresh flowers, you may want to have this style wedding

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cake. These cakes are usually tall, multi-tiered cakes with cascading flowers.