Ira and Lucy Featured Editorial - Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine - Western Refinement

FEATURED EDITORIAL
WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDE MAGAZINE

REGIONAL VOLUME 4

Representing the State of Idaho

MOOR PICTURES

WEDDING AFTERPARTY
COCKTAILS AT THE CRAFT LOUNGE

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy
Rocky Mountain Bride
The Mitchell Photo Collection
Moor Pictures
Shawna Hines Hair and Makeup
Just So. Event Floral
Bloomin Flower Farm
La Tavola Linen
Paperie and Pen
Boise Cakery
Janessa Leon
Clare Lloyd Accessories
BHLDN
Jenny Yoo
Eberjay
Baskets Without Borders
Darling Cookie Co.
Charles Kido
Kido Family
Caitlin
Fiona
Alexandra
Jonathan
Craft Lounge
Idaho Tents and Events
Pendleton

Karli + David's Fall Idaho Willowbridge Wedding

Karli + David
Willowbridge | Eagle, ID
October 6th 2018

Senior Planner, Erin Kirk
Brie Thomason Photography



“Where to even begin with Ira and Lucy! They were the very first decision that we made in planning our wedding, and also the best. We were lucky enough to work with Erin as our senior coordinator. Within planning a wedding, it is impossible that everything goes smoothly, but through the ups and downs, Erin walked alongside us and made sure we made the right decisions and that everything was going to work out perfectly for us. She spent so much time meeting with us, working tirelessly on our wedding, Facetime calls, vendor meetings, etc. and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. She made sure that we left no stone unturned as we planned this day, so that the day of the wedding we would have nothing to worry about. She communicated with vendors and made sure everything was properly coordinated. She was simply amazing. I seriously cannot imagine what planning our wedding would have been like without Erin.

We had some inclement weather forecasted for the day of the wedding, and Erin and Ira and Lucy helped us secure a tent last minute for the ceremony so that we could move forward with the outdoor ceremony we had hoped for. Erin didn’t even bat an eye when we had to make major changes to layouts just a few days before the ceremony, and made sure that every changed detail was still absolutely perfect.

On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless. The venue looked like something out of a magazine, thanks to Erin’s ability to take our vision and bring it to life. We did not have to worry about anything the whole day of the wedding, and were able to enjoy time with our bridal party, friends, family and each other. Having them there removed almost all stress we felt around our wedding day, and everything ran so smoothly. We have had countless family and friends tell us how amazing the wedding was, how well the timeline flowed, how beautiful everything looked…and it is all thanks to Ira and Lucy. Erin and her team were outstanding at executing every little detail we had planned.

Having attended many weddings in the Boise area, I can confidently say that Ira and Lucy is the premier wedding planning/coordinating company in the area. We cannot even imagine having planned our wedding without the guidance and help of Ira and Lucy. It was the most valuable and important piece in bringing our dream wedding to life. If you choose Ira and Lucy to help you with your big day, you will not regret it.”

— Karli

VENDORS

Photography- Brie Thomason Photography
Venue- Willowbridge, Private Estate
Planning & Coordination- Ira & Lucy
Florals- Just So. Event Floral
Dress- B.B. Bridal
Ice Cream Stand- Spoonthumb Ice Cream
Beauty- Behren's Artistry and Caitlin Bishop
Cake: Boise Cakery
Catering: A Lively Chef
Coffee Stand- Form & Function Coffee
DJ & Photobooth: Soundwave Events

Whitney + Tyson

WHITNEY + TYSON
THE WHITE BARN AT HAPPY VALLEY
JUNE 2ND, 2018

PRINCIPAL PLANNER, HEIDI ELIZABETH

“I can’t tell you how much you and your group meant to us for putting on such a beautiful wedding. We will always remember so fondly the day and how smoothly and much fun it was. Thank you! ”

— George, Father of the Bride

“We had the pleasure of having Ira + Lucy plan our dream wedding. Heidi truly understood what we envisioned our wedding to look and feel like. She was attentive to my needs, even when I’d text her frantically at all hours of the night. She and her staff made our wedding day more than perfect, there were NO stones left unturned. I can’t recommend her enough!”

— Whitney, Bride

VENDORS

Maggie Grace Photography
Ira + Lucy Wedding Planning and Design
The White Barn at Happy Valley
Just So. Event Floral
Pauline Downey, Officiant
Horsewood Catering
Hair and Makeup, Amethyst Salon
Spoon Thumb Ice Cream
Ania Bridal
Boise Wedding Productions
Sound Wave Events
Event Rent

Kate + Terry

KATE + TERRY
WILLOWBRIDGE | EAGLE, ID
JULY 14TH 2018

SENIOR PLANNER, VICTORIA HANEY

“After seeing Ira and Lucy’s portfolio and reading their mission statement to design thoughtful and remarkable weddings, I knew they were the perfect team to help me plan my wedding while I was living out of state. From our first phone conversation to our sparkler send off, senior coordinator Victoria Haney went above and beyond to make my wedding day a dream come true. Most importantly, she consistently listened carefully to both my fiancé’s hopes and mine for our wedding day to ensure that all our expectations were met. She remembered even the smallest details I mentioned along the way, calmed my worries no matter what time of day, was creative and innovative when it came to the wedding design, was resourceful and well connected to our vendors, logical when talking through our mutual decision making and exceedingly kind and patient throughout the entire process. I cannot say enough about how Victoria was an advocate for me, my fiancé and my family, in order to make sure the day was everything we all wanted it to be. Victoria is incredibly talented and dedicated to her work. I would (and have already!) recommend Ira and Lucy to anyone planning a wedding, no matter how big or small. ”

— Kate

“Where do I begin?! I guess a year ago, when we started this journey with you, with the design board, Kate’s wishes and wants, my “we can’t afford it” comments and thoughts, and the overall wonder of how we were going to pull it all together...Fast forward, and WOW! “Amazing”, “Breathtaking”, “Stunning”, “Gorgeous”, “The Prettiest Ever”, and so many other words that everyone used to describe this most special day for the Arbons & Chens! And it was because of you, Victoria and Ira & Lucy, and your amazing talents that made this wedding an incredible experience! As mother-of-the-bride, my heart is full of gratitude for your guidance with all the details, the hugs of reassurance, the extras, like the cake topper, wine box, and those damn birds (!) and most of all, you taking care of everything on the day of so that I could be-in-the-moment, to feel and experience without a care. There were a couple of a times in my life, when I had cancer, when I wondered if I would live to see my children marry...well, this was beyond what I had imagined, and I thank you so very, very much, for the beautiful memories we now will cherish forever! Victoria, we are so fortunate that you came into our lives, and consider you a friend for life! And Heidi, you can be assured that I have already shared and will continue to speak about the best wedding planning team around!
”

— With So Much Love & Gratitude, Jayne

“Ok- so first of all, AMAZING work at Kate and Terry’s wedding on Saturday. I was blown away by how beautiful every detail was! Serious detail overload and dreamland for me as a photographer! I wished I had 3 hours just for details and flat-lays! The day went by SO FAST! ”

— Frannie, Ampersand Studios

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy
Ampersand Studios
Horsewood Catering
JJ Asson and Blush by Jamie Rose Hair and Makeup
Shawna Hines Hair and Makeup
Nelda Murrell Hair and Makeup
The Dress Theory
Boise Cakery
Sound Wave Events
One Haute Cookie
Just So. Event Floral
La Tavola Fine Linen
Event Rent
Paperie and Pen
Boise Shuttle
Diamond Limousine
Willowbridge

Maddy + Cameron's Lakeside Willowbridge Wedding

WILLOWBRIDGE | PRIVATE ESTATE | EAGLE ID
JUNE 23 2018

“Oh my gosh...what an incredible wedding. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!! You and your team are absolutely incredible.”

— Bride, Maddy

FIRST LOOK WITH THE BRIDE AND HER FATHER

This is one of those moments we take care to plan... The hustle and quick pace of a wedding day has to be planned with recognizing important moments. When we know our clients have a very close relationship with their parents, we take time to make sure the mother of the bride is present to help her daughter get into her gown, followed by a first look with the bride and her Dad. It doesn't take too much time, but it's a thoughtful time to allow a moment to connect and honor the bride's parents.

“I have had the WORSE wedding withdrawals ever! It’s such a sad feeling when it’s all over. *:( sad My heart was happy to see your name pop up this morning! I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you did for us. You are an amazing person with a heart of gold. You pulled off Maddy’s special day perfectly. I know how incredibly hard you and your staff work. Everything little tiny thing was done with so much love and attention. I LOVE seeing your “Behind the Scenes” on Instagram! It breaks my heart really!! Maddy and I have been enjoying seeing all your posts of the weddings you have been working on. We giggle because we are actually” jealous” they get to spend time you. You make the planning process so special and fun, we didn’t want it to end. You have a talent beyond words but combine it with so much love and that’s what make you so special. We have had endless compliments on the wedding thanks to you. The venue turned out spectacular and when we walked into to dinner, it was truly a wonderland. Just gorgeous and thanks to Kara, it smelled so good! I can’t wait for our pictures! I thought the sneak peeks were so awesome! We appreciate you to no end!!!! I don’t know how I could ever thank you enough. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I will recommend you to everyone I know!!
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— Mother of the Bride, Jenny

#corndogwedding

Maddy and I had a running joke that this was the summer of the #corndogwedding When Maddy came to me that she wanted a late night snack for her guests and dreamed of a food truck...well let's say many many hours were spent contacting every food truck in this entire state! With summer being peak "food truck" season... we had to get creative and Horsewood Catering did on site fresh corn dog station and it was a HUGE hit! Success!

“OMG! Can I go back to Saturday!? I’ve told you this a million times, but I mean it more and more every time I tell you, you’re amazing Heidi. You have a true talent and I’m so thankful for you.”

— Bride, Maddy

Maddy and Cameron... what an incredible experience! Thank YOU for inviting my team and I to be part of this special time with your families. I just adore you both and will treasure our lifelong friendship! I am so blessed by you guys and am seriously missing you like crazy already!  I'm so grateful that our paths crossed. Thank you for your trust! Thank you for allowing me to create and dream with you. I'll forever love corn dogs! 

To the vendor team! Thank you for your dedication to making this wedding spectacular! I'm so grateful to each of you! To my team.... you guys are rock stars! The hard work! The hustle! The joy and laughter and care in every detail! I'm so proud of you!!!!

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy Full Design and Coordination
Ira + Lucy Rentals
Willowbridge, Private Estate, Eagle ID
E + E Photography
Horsewood Catering
Just So Event Floral
Growing Wild Greenhouse
La Tavola Linen
Event Rent
Beauty:
Siraj TeNgaio
Erica Mohammadi
Danielle Kanzler Smith
Mariee Bridal
Amaru Confections
Porterhouse Films (video coming soon)
Sound Wave Events
Father Len MacMillen
La Tavola Fine Linen
Paperie + Pen
Idaho Town Car

Emily + Clark's Elegant Barn Wedding

STILL WATER HOLLOW | MAY 27TH 2017

“I fell in love. I fell that day, from that first smile, your infectious laugh, your kindness and the promise of tomorrow. I loved more deeply that day then I believed was ever attainable. In that very moment, I knew this is where I belonged. You became everything I didn’t know I needed, and my own fairytale.”

— Excerpt from Bride's Vows, Emily

BEHIND THE SCENES

No details are left unplanned. Our Senior Planners take time to plan table layout and event flow. Emily and Clark's design is one of my favorites! We softened the space with floor to ceiling drapes, created a focal lounge space near the custom dance floor and drew focus to a wow head table. The staircase was draped in stunning greenery and florals! Accent lighting and soft candlelight filled the room with a romantic glow. 

GETTING READY

Mother of the Bride sewed a heart inside the bride's gown  made from her and Emily's Dad's officer uniforms.

CEREMONY

COCKTAIL HOUR

RECEPTION

“Heidi and her team are the best decision I made for my wedding! Not only was my wedding beyond my wildest dreams but her team was so attentive the entire night holding my train, keeping us informed of what was coming next, and always making sure we were happy. Everybody knows finding time to eat at your own wedding can be next to impossible, but Heidi made sure my husband had more than enough of his favorite foods throughout the night (the only thing he wanted decision making power over). Heidi is nothing short of perfect and my husband and I will appreciate her forever! We love you Heidi!”

— Bride, Emily

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy
Design and Coordination

Carrie Patterson Photography
Still Water Hollow
Flowers At Will
Greg Marsh Cakes
Open Table Catering
Spoonthumb Ice Cream
Behrens Artistry
Miosa Bride
Treasure Valley Photo Booth
Sound Wave Events
La Tavola
Event Rent
Paperie + Pen
Sarah Pearl Calligraphy
SLF Weddings Film

Ira + Lucy Featured In Oregon Bride Magazine

IRA + LUCY FEATURED IN OREGON BRIDE MAGAZINE!

Featured

Oregon Bride Magazine

We can finally let the cat out of the bag! We are so happy to be featured in Oregon Bride Magazine's Best of 2017 Issue! This feature means a lot as it's been so important to me and our brand that we are recognized as a PNW Wedding and Event Planner. 

Hope you enjoy the images from our shoot and be sure to check out the magazine, out now on shelves! Thank you to the awesome team of Creatives (listed below).

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PORTLAND INSPIRED

We were drawn to Portland’s beautiful architecture as it truly speaks for itself. This styled shoot at Adored Vintage focused on bringing out the truly imaginative, creative and natural talent that we love about the Portland scene. Keeping to neutral tones to accent Portland’s unique structure. The Oatmeal tone velvet with natural Tuscany linen napkins accented the ceramic pottery details and romantic gold elements. 

Textures were the focus for this tablescape with simple two tone vases, soft romantic hues and lush local floral elements. A tablescape is an experience for your guests. Run your fingertips over the soft velvet linen, the rough and smooth ceramics, the glassware, brass candlesticks and acrylic chairs. A tactile dream!

Acrylic chairs are a beautiful modern take on special event seating. Modern or classic and even with old world design style, they work! Showcase that beautiful linen and table design with a chair that only enhances the experience.

The brides dress, a stunning design from Alexandra Grecco,  reflects simple elegance with contemporary lines and movement. The silhouette while simple in design; mimics the dramatic architecture surrounding St. John’s bridge with a mirrored deep V neckline and stunning mid-thigh slit. Complementing the modern design is a delicate golden maple leaf crown from Melinda Rose Designs.

The cake was kept simple to compliment the signature cocktail and focus on texture mimicking the ceramic details and adorned with natural floral elements

We adore simple elegant design. Timeless. Classic. Unforgettable.

"SLOW AND STEADY"
SIGNATURE DRINK FROM ARCHIVE BAR

“As a nod to Portland’s unique history and innovation we created a customized botanical cocktail. “Slow and Steady” is a fortified wine based cocktail that is infused with Rosemary, Dry Vermouth, Apple Brandy, Lavender, Lemon and Sea Salt. The result hits you in waves – rosemary in the nose, herbaceous up front, followed by sweet apple, with a lightly salted effervescent finish.”

— Archive Coffee and Bar

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy Creative Director, Designer, Stylist + Decor Items
Film SLF
Film Photography | Kendra Elise Photography
Digital Photography | Peyton Lind Photography
Models | Jessica and Jonnathan
Hair & Makeup | Kirstie Wight
Floral Design | Dear House Collective
Dream Cakes
Archive Coffee and Bar
Rachel Jacobson Calligraphy
Adored Vintage Studio
La Tavola Linens
Gown | Alexandra Grecco
Veil and Crown | Melinda Rose Design
Ring By Angeline
Acrylic Chairs | The Party Place

Featured in Oregon Bride Magazine, Best of 2017

Sydney + Bryce's Silent Film Inspired Wedding

SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2015 | SUTHERLAND'S RANCH | EAGLE, ID

“We would be together
and have our books
and at night
be warm in bed together
with the windows open
and the stars bright.”

— Ernest Hemingway

Featured on Swooned

Bryce Hoogland and Sydney Thomas, high school sweethearts and film students with a shared passion for the silent cinema of yesteryear, wanted to imbue their big day with a “vintage film feel.” Surrounded by fragrant lavender fields, enshrouded in decades-old greenery, and dotted with an eclectic array of found art, Sutherland’s Ranch offered the Idahoan couple a setting worthy of the old screen. A lunar motif gave the event a touch of stardust, with a handcrafted crescent moon evoking the popular portrait props of the early twentieth century.

The wedding was captured beautifully by Ethan and Emily Hensley of E + E Photography, whose photographic treatment was inflected with a sense of the past. “Bryce and Sydney put so much thought into every bygone detail,” Emily says. “Their nuptials encompassed everything that is beautiful about a summer wedding in Idaho.” - Swooned

““For us, the ceremony was the best part of the day. We wrote our own vows, and saying them out loud before all of our loved ones really hit home. We started off the ceremony by presenting both of our mothers with bouquets and thanking them for making the day possible. We ended the ceremony by having our officiant explain to our guests why Bryce and I opted to take each other’s surnames, hyphenating them together to create a new name. We wanted to have the same last name, but we didn’t want to follow the patriarchal tradition of a bride abandoning her last name.”

— Bride, Sydney

"Made by pastry chef Greg Marsh, the couple’s four-tiered naked cake was in keeping with the Arcadian theme. It sat on an amber glass pedestal, enwreathed in sugar-dusted berries and accented with tiny sprigs of baby’s breath." - Swooned

“We hired Heidi with Ira + Lucy to coordinate the wedding. This was by far one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!! Heidi was not only extremely professional and helpful, she was a lot of fun and had so many creative ideas. I truly can’t imagine going through the stress of planning a wedding without the help from this amazing woman. Money well spent. I would recommend Ira + Lucy for coordinating and decorations to anyone planning a special event!!!”

— Mother of the Bride, Denise

VENDORS

E+ E Photography
Ira and Lucy Wedding Planner and Design
Sutherland's Ranch
Florist at Edward's
A Lively Chef
Greg Marsh Designer Cakes
Jolly Edition - Invitations