Our Story
You’ve got mail. Not unlike the 1998 romantic comedy, our story started out very much the same. But not as many books.
It was 2017, and Jeff had been living in Boise for seven years. Julie was living in Colorado. Her family had roots in Idaho, but she had never lived there. Looking to make a change and buy a home, her co-worker, a high school friend of Jeff’s, made the digital introduction. It started with a series of questions about life in Boise, to which Jeff enthusiastically replied. A few more emails and Julie was convinced. She moved up in April of that year and found her perfect home. The relationship was a casual friendship at first, hanging out making introductions to friends and hot spots. Eventually though it turned romantic with a hot date to the Go-Kart track.
September 2020 brought the proposal, at a cut flower farm outside of town. Wedding planning wasn’t at the forefront of importance considering the ongoing pandemic, but now we’re going big!
We’re so excited for you to join us as we say “I do” at our wedding in October of 2022. See you soon!
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The Wedding
The wedding and reception will be outdoors with a contingency in case of inclement weather. We will have outdoor heaters, but a jacket is never a bad idea.
Event Details
Date: October 8, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: KIN 999 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702
Dress Code: Formal
Predicted Weather
Temperature: 63°
Rain: 0%
Humidity: 0%
Wind: 2mph
The Brunch
Join us for bagels, burritos, and mimosas to celebrate the newlyweds at home. Please park in the Little Scholars parking lot or on South Myers street. Additionally, if it’s after noon, the Engage Boise church lot will be open for overflow. Bicycles can be brought through the south gate.
Event Details
Date: October 9, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Our house
Dress Code: Casual
Predicted Weather
Temperature: 83°
Rain: 0%
Humidity: 0%
Wind: 2mph
Accommodations
Boise is a charming small city. We’ve chosen our recommended lodging options to facilitate a car-free trip for our guests. The venue is a short walk from these, and the brunch would be a short lyft, or bike ride. We have not reserved any room blocks, feel free to search for accommodations that work best for you.
Attractions
We love that you’re considering staying longer than our wedding. Here our some of our favorite local attractions. They are in order of distance from downtown—for those that dare.
Boise River Greenbelt
The Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile long pathway that follows the north and south sides of the Boise River through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of Boise’s popular riverside parks. Bikes can be rented at Idaho Mountain Touring, George’s Cycles or are included for guests of the Modern Hotel. Ebikes are also available for rent from Pedego.
cityofboise.org
Car free, walkable
The Anne Frank Memorial
In 1995, a traveling exhibit on Anne Frank drew in tens of thousands of visitors from around Idaho. This overwhelming interest sparked the idea for a more permanent tribute. In 2002, their long-held vision was realized, and the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial opened to the public. Since its opening, the Memorial has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to better understand the human rights challenges our world faces today.
annefrankmemorial.org
Car free, walkable
The Basque Block
Numbering about 16,000, Boise’s Basque community is one of the largest such communities in the United States. The Basque Block is an area along Grove Street with businesses, restaurants, bars and museums that educate and celebrate the Basque nation.
thebasqueblock.com
Car free, walkable
Capital City Public Market
The Capital City Public Market, or Saturday market, is a group of local farmers, artists, and specialty-food producers. Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, they continue to promote agriculture and handmade art. The Market is located on the Grove Plaza and extends from there.
capitalcitypublicmarket.com
Car free, walkable
Freak Alley Gallery
Freak Alley Gallery is the northwest’s largest open-air, multi-artist mural gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise. Artists add new works of art every year, creating an ever growing and changing experience for all. Each summer a large painting event is held which allows artists and community members to be apart of the Freak Alley Gallery as it transforms.
freakalleyboise.com
Car free, walkable
The Boise Depot
One of Boise’s most prominent landmarks, the Boise Depot is a beautiful Spanish-style structure situated on the rim at the south end of Capitol Boulevard. Built in 1925 for use as a Union Pacific railroad depot, the building was designed by New York architects and was heralded as “the most beautiful structure of its kind in the west.” The panoramic view from the Depot patio is a stunning glimpse of the city skyline and the foothills and is home to the famous Platt Gardens.
cityofboise.org
Car free, walkable
Boise Trails
With a total of 243 miles spread across 199 different trails, Boise and the valley are made for outdoor exploring! Hike or mountain bike this interconnected network for variety of experiences, from high desert to alpine forest. Several trailheads are just out of downtown.
boisetrails.com
Car free, walkable
Old Idaho Penitentiary
Built in 1870, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public today. During its 101 years of operation, the site saw escapes, scandals and the effects of Boise’s transition from the “wild west” to a mid-20th century capital city. Step inside the four walls of the prison yard and imagine a life of confinement as steel doors close behind you.
history.idaho.gov/oldpen/
Car free, bikeable
Sunnyslope Wine Trail
Officially recognized as an American Viticultural Area, the Snake River Valley AVA, encompasses 1,125 acres of vines, overlaying the ancient Lake Idaho, and includes the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, which boasts the heaviest concentration of wineries in the state. An hour drive from Boise in Caldwell, Idaho, 17 wineries and vineyards offer intimate tasting and dining experiences, all framed by panoramic views.
sunnyslopewinetrail.com
Car required
Hagerman Valley
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, managed by the National Park Service, offers a glimpse into the ancient Pliocene past, when this region was home to mastodons, saber-toothed cats, and the famous “Hagerman Horse”. Thousand Springs State Park, managed by Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation, is made up of six unique units. Visitors to the state park can enjoy hiking, birding, kayaking, fishing, and more.
nps.gov/hafo/index.htm
Car required
McCall, Idaho
McCall is a resort town situated on the southern shore of Payette Lake, near the center of the Payette National Forest. An all-season tourist destination for outdoor recreation, it offer some of the best mountain biking in the state, beautiful mountain scenery and a charming town. McCall is 100 miles, or about a 2 hour from drive from Boise.
visitmccall.org
Car required
Registry
Our registry is hosted on MyRegistry.com. Your presence is our gift, but if you feel like giving us something more, click the image below.
Thank You
We had an amazing time eating, drinking, dancing, visiting, and celebrating with you all.