I was so thrilled to be asked to shoot this wedding. It was just an intimate affair with Kevin & Rachel’s closest friends and family. A total of 13 guests, yes 13, and it was absolutely perfect! There were so many detailed touches that brought together this wine themed Boise North End Wedding. Even the crazy wind that joined us that day added just the right atmosphere.
One of my favorite moments of the day was when we were waiting for Rachel to arrive, Kevin was so excited and nervous. He looked at me and with an unmistakable twinkle in his eyes, ” Today I get to marry my best friend”. Simple words that are so profound. Sometimes its easy to get caught up in the fast paced chaos of a wedding day and forget to take a moment to reflect on the reason they are there.
It doesn’t matter if you have 13 guests or 300- in the end the photos are what you have to remember of this moment. And no matter how big or small your wedding is, its YOUR wedding day, a day that you will always cherish. So have a budget wedding; ditch the flowers, have a friend bake the cake, or drop your guest list to 13 people, but don’t skimp on your photographer. 50 years from now you’ll be glad you didn’t!
See more images from this wonderful wine themed, Boise Idaho, backyard wedding HERE

Its the truth that when a photographer looks outside and sees cloudy grey skys we do a little happy dance. It usually means perfect even lighting and maybe even a bit of a breeze to keep everyone cool. Steve & Ashly’s wedding started out just like that- perfect…. but then that breeze picked up and those grey skies turned pretty dark. We had just finished the guy’s portraits just in time to feel the first rain drop. Well, then it rained. And rained. And rained. So the girls opted to stay inside. Luckily we were at the beautiful Hoff Building and Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Boise, Idaho. So we had no problem finding a new indoor location that was beautiful! The rain stopped after the ceremony and gave us just enough time to get the final family and couple portraits- so we couldn’t have asked for anything more.
The wedding was a simple elegant affair, with red roses & Cannolies (!)  to represent Ashly’s Italian heritage. Steve added a special touch with his Captain America cuff links, and the food was AMAZING! Not to mention the party that followed with lots of dancing, including a few Michael Jackson Thriller moves! Congratulations Steve & Ashly!
Venue: The Crystal Ballroom at the Hoff Building Boise, Idaho
Florist: An Open Vase
Caterer: Big Sky Catering