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

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

Leah + Bart

LEAH + BART
WILLOWBRIDGE, EAGLE, ID
SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2018

SENIOR PLANNER, VICTORIA HANEY

These two are the epitome of laid back (though Leah likes to say “easy peasy”)! From our first meeting, I had to contain my excitement about their modern minimalism vision! I left the consultation with fingers and toes crossed hoping they decided to book with us...and they did!

I loved the planning process with these two and learning more and more about them.  A few months into the process, we had some sad news that Leah was diagnosed with skin cancer. But, in true Leah fashion, that too was easy peasy! She took her arm sling off the day before engagement photos and still rocked the session even without being able to do her normal hair/makeup...and still looked gorgeous. Oh, and I’ll also mention that they had to replace their septic system, had some emergency vet visits for their pup AND Leah was traveling for a solid 1.5 months RIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING!  Like seriously...she flew back into town 2 days prior to saying “I do”. 

And the whole time they were both cool, calm and collected. Check out the photos from this inspiring/refreshing design! 

Bart and Leah - thank you for letting us be a part of your day! 

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy
Willowbridge
Zoya Dawn Photography
Shawna Hines Hair and Makeup
LaNeige Bridal
Open Table Catering
Sound Wave Events
Just So. Event Floral
Wild Plum Events
Idaho Tents and Events
Paperie + Pen
Idaho Towncar

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!!
”

— 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

Brooke and Michael's Tamarack Wedding

TAMARACK | MCCALL IDAHO
July 15 2017

“Choosing Ira + Lucy was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. We used their ‘Enhanced Day-Of Coordination’ package. We were on a tight budget and struggled with the idea of spending money on something that we couldn’t quite conceptualize, but felt very strongly about not wanting our friends and family to have to set up and take down our wedding. Once we met Victoria we realized why we needed her!! Always sweet and professional, she is an excellent problem solver and helped us with some major issues right off the bat. She would come over, check on us frequently, and took the time to get to know us. I literally want to frame the ‘concept boards’ she sent us - whenever the wedding seemed stressful I always would look at them because they reminded us of the important things we wanted, and looked like OUR wedding! ”

— Bride Brooke

“On the wedding day, she and the team absolutely delivered. She shielded me from the chaos of a wind and rainstorm (for our outside reception) and the team actually ended up moving everything inside and back outside again when the weather cleared up. It was so much extra work for them and the whole team remained professional and on the ball the entire time. All the other vendors absolutely loved them. Victoria quietly and calmly presented us with options whenever something went wrong and we were able to enjoy every second of our wedding. If you are on the fence like we were, it was the best money we spent. I feel like we can’t thank her enough and we have made a true friend! Despite being able to handle huge luxurious weddings, they also were able to meet us where we were at for our smaller, rustic wedding and never pushed our budget. In fact, Victoria suggested many ways for us to save money that we hadn’t considered. I’m positive she went above and beyond for us multiple times, and don’t want to make promises outside the packages offered, so I will just say if you have Victoria on your team, you will not regret it! I wish I got a picture with her on our wedding day!”

— Bride Brooke

“We had such a wonderful experience with your company last weekend at Tamarack. Victoria was extraordinary under tough weather circumstances. She was the perfect blend of very nice and accommodating, but assertive when necessary. She had the diplomacy of a United Nations representative! We had to move all the tables inside a hall because of wind and rain, and back out again when sunshine returned. Can’t thank her enough!
”

— Father of the Bride

From Planner Victoria

This weekend was amazing, crazy, beautiful, rainy, perfect, sunny, gorgeous, windy...but most of all, it was full of love!

Where do I start with these two??? From my first meeting with Brooke and Mike about a year ago at a Starbucks in Nampa, my first impression was "wow...now that is love". Brooke wasn't expecting Mike to be at the meeting because of work conflicts, but he showed up about 5 minutes after we started. I could almost see her heart skip a beat ️ For the rest of the meeting they sat no more than an inch away from one another and were always checking in with one another on questions, ideas, and design. 

From then on every meeting we had was filled with the same amount of care, love, and overall joy. 

Fast forward to wedding day...

All of that love and joy I've been speaking of, well I know where they get it! I met parents, siblings, best friends, aunts, uncles, and so many more people that are a part of their lives and they all are just as kind as our lovely bride and groom. 

Not only did we reset the reception from outside in the courtyard at beautiful Tamarack Resort, but then the family and friends help us move it all out again! Don't you just love Idaho weather?!?! 

A huge thank you to all of the amazing vendors for your help and flexibility during the initial rain storm, then again during the wind storm, and yet again to move back outside when the weather finally decided to cooperate. We were all able to give the bride and groom the day of their dreams! 

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy
Senior Planner Victoria Haney
Tamarack Resort
Minted
Jesse Hart Photography
Event Rent
Open Table Catering
Lizzie Dyrud Florals
Treasure Valley DJ
Alana Reynoso Hair and Makeup

Alexis + Brady's Fairytale Wedding

WILLOWBRIDGE | PRIVATE ESTATE
MAY 13 2017

“I dreamt of having an Ira and Lucy wedding from the moment I became engaged. But May 13, 2017 was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. It truly felt like a fairytale! The day was smooth and calm and all my family and I had to do was relax and take in all the joy and beauty because I knew Heidi and her team would handle every detail. I can’t thank their team enough for surpassing my wildest wedding day dreams and giving me my fairytale. It was the perfect start to a beautiful life of marriage. ”

— Bride, Alexis

I love having the Father of the Bride present the bridal bouquet to the bride - it's such a special moment. We had Alexis' Dad and Step Dad, have a private moment seeing Alexis in her gown for the first time - the "First Look" with Dad. 

For all of our clients, we create a Plan A as well as a contingency plan in case of bad weather. We saw the dark clouds coming as the day progressed closer to the ceremony hour. The Bride was adamant about wanting the ceremony outside on the beautiful beach. We hustled and made it happen and just in time! It started raining immediately after the recessional. Because of planning, we were able to have guests on the side of the room indoors and out of the rain. Our crew had to hustle and pull all the chairs and church pews out of the rain to prevent them from getting water damage - another reason to hire a planner and team!

VENDORS

Ira + Lucy Design and Coordination
Marcie Meredith Photography
Willowbridge, Private Estate
Blush by Jamie (Makeup), Shawna Hines (Hair)
Greg Marsh Designer Cakes
Guckenheimer Catering
Sound Wave Events, Photo Booth, Dance Floor, Lighting, DJ
Flora + Fern, Floral Design
Event Rent
La Tavola Fine Linen
Idaho Towncar

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