We are so lucky to have had such a wonderful photographer, Mr. Craig Wolfrom. The best! Below are a few links for you to enjoy. The first is a slideshow Craig put together for us and the second is the link to photos that were taken by our guests. Enjoy!
Slideshow
Photos taken by guests (User name: trevorandmichelle@gmail.com password: "wedding08")
Sunday, October 19, 2008
New website
What a wonderful year 2008 has turned out to be. We had an absolutely fantastic time at our wedding and enjoyed celebrating with all of you that were able to attend. Now that we are officially married (yippy!!) we have started a new blog. You can now visit us at here --- we hope to keep you updated of all the fun married life has to offer us. Love--
The Mr. & Mrs.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Right around the corner
Wow, where have the last 3 months gone!?! Today I got an alert from WeddingWire that our wedding is only 20 days away---so exciting!
We have been busy planning away a special and exciting night for us to share with all of you, our friends and family. We are thrilled that so many of you are going to be able to make it and join in the festivities. Trevor and I are beyond lucky to have such a sincere and fabulous group of people surrounding us---thank you to all of you for your support and words of wisdom!
Looking forward to seeing you in 3 weeks!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Our first home
The excitement is brimming over - we are going to be homeowners! We weren’t planning on finding our home so quickly, but what can we say, it was just meant to be. The right location, community, floorplan and price…it all fell into place so perfectly we just couldn’t say no. So from here forward you can find us in Ventana loving life in our brand new CBH home!
We hope to have all of you out-of-towners over for a Welcoming Party on Thursday night before the wedding if you are in town. The rest of you locals are welcome anytime!
We hope to have all of you out-of-towners over for a Welcoming Party on Thursday night before the wedding if you are in town. The rest of you locals are welcome anytime!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
We're back!
It's finally official! Trevor and I are Idahoans once again! How exciting it is to be back near our family and friends we have been away from for so long. We will miss the Vegas energy and the So Cal sun, and most definitley those great friends we collected along the way, but the fresh air and good people of Boise are reminding us why we chose to move back home every day.
We can't wait to have you all in town for the wedding and now, you can come visit any time you like--we have a place with your name on it!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Need a place to crash?
Since our wedding is held over Labor Day weekend, I am encouraging everyone to book their hotel room as early as possible. My hopes are that you can lock in your rooms before rates hike up as they tend to before the holidays.
So with that in mind, I have gathered information for three Downtown Boise hotels I would recommend.
The Grove Hotel: 245 S. Capitol Blvd.
The Grove Hotel is located in downtown and is Boise's only luxury full service hotel. The European elegance of the entry warms guests while the adjoining lobby bar encourages lingering in overstuffed sofas and chairs around the fireplace. Emilio's serves up award-winning regional cuisine, an extensive wine list, and unparalleled service in an elegant setting.
The Hampton Inn & Suites: 495 S. Capitol Blvd.
Situated in the heart of downtown Boise, The Hampton Inn & Suites is near the
Boise Convention Centre, Qwest Arena, and Boise’s finest retail, entertainment and restaurant district - you can have it all! Right out the front doors you can enjoy PF Chang’s or local hot spot sidewalk café dining. Then, catch a movie at the multi-screen movie theater or enjoy a great laugh at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Wonderful extras included are Complimentary On the House™ hot breakfast, complimentary wireless high-speed internet access in all guest rooms and lobby, complimentary airport shuttle, attached parking facility, complimentary 24-hour indoor exercise facility, complimentary 24-hour business center, Indoor Cool Pool™ and whirlpool, Boise’s only pool designed for interactive adult and children entertainment, game room and on-site convenience store.
Mariott Towne Place Suites: 1455 S. Capitol Blvd.
Nestled in the heart of Boise, TownePlace Suites by Marriott® is an all suite hotel located three blocks from The Boise Depot. Only minutes away from downtown, specialty shopping, intriguing museums and the historic State Capitol Building. Relax and feel at home with a fully equipped kitchen and complimentary services: high speed internet access, continental breakfast, local calls, indoor pool, business center and airport shuttle. Boise offers outstanding outdoors activities from the serenity of Ann Morrison Park and the greenbelt, to fishing and floating the Boise River, to kayaking the Payette to snowboarding at Bogus Basin.
For what it’s worth, I feel that The Hampton Inn & Suites offers the best value for the best price. Their prime location in the heart of downtown puts you right at the doorsteps of great shopping, entertainment and restaurants. A close second is The Marriott Towne Place Suites, this hotel also offers extraordinary value and complimentary services. It’s plus is that it is right down the hill from The Boise Depot where the reception will be held. Last but not least is The Grove Hotel which I also feel has a lot to offer or I wouldn’t include it in my recommendations. However, it sits on the more expensive side and does not offer any complimentary services. On the other hand, they do boast a fantastic on-site restaurant and a swanky hotel bar that is sure to please most. So it all boils down to what you are looking for - Boise has a little something for everyone.
So with that in mind, I have gathered information for three Downtown Boise hotels I would recommend.
The Grove Hotel: 245 S. Capitol Blvd.
The Grove Hotel is located in downtown and is Boise's only luxury full service hotel. The European elegance of the entry warms guests while the adjoining lobby bar encourages lingering in overstuffed sofas and chairs around the fireplace. Emilio's serves up award-winning regional cuisine, an extensive wine list, and unparalleled service in an elegant setting.
The Hampton Inn & Suites: 495 S. Capitol Blvd.
Situated in the heart of downtown Boise, The Hampton Inn & Suites is near the
Boise Convention Centre, Qwest Arena, and Boise’s finest retail, entertainment and restaurant district - you can have it all! Right out the front doors you can enjoy PF Chang’s or local hot spot sidewalk café dining. Then, catch a movie at the multi-screen movie theater or enjoy a great laugh at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Wonderful extras included are Complimentary On the House™ hot breakfast, complimentary wireless high-speed internet access in all guest rooms and lobby, complimentary airport shuttle, attached parking facility, complimentary 24-hour indoor exercise facility, complimentary 24-hour business center, Indoor Cool Pool™ and whirlpool, Boise’s only pool designed for interactive adult and children entertainment, game room and on-site convenience store.
Mariott Towne Place Suites: 1455 S. Capitol Blvd.
Nestled in the heart of Boise, TownePlace Suites by Marriott® is an all suite hotel located three blocks from The Boise Depot. Only minutes away from downtown, specialty shopping, intriguing museums and the historic State Capitol Building. Relax and feel at home with a fully equipped kitchen and complimentary services: high speed internet access, continental breakfast, local calls, indoor pool, business center and airport shuttle. Boise offers outstanding outdoors activities from the serenity of Ann Morrison Park and the greenbelt, to fishing and floating the Boise River, to kayaking the Payette to snowboarding at Bogus Basin.
For what it’s worth, I feel that The Hampton Inn & Suites offers the best value for the best price. Their prime location in the heart of downtown puts you right at the doorsteps of great shopping, entertainment and restaurants. A close second is The Marriott Towne Place Suites, this hotel also offers extraordinary value and complimentary services. It’s plus is that it is right down the hill from The Boise Depot where the reception will be held. Last but not least is The Grove Hotel which I also feel has a lot to offer or I wouldn’t include it in my recommendations. However, it sits on the more expensive side and does not offer any complimentary services. On the other hand, they do boast a fantastic on-site restaurant and a swanky hotel bar that is sure to please most. So it all boils down to what you are looking for - Boise has a little something for everyone.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Our Something Blue
When wedding traditions are spoken of there is an olden rhyme that comes to every bride’s mind.
"Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.”
Popular since Victorian times, each item in the poem is to represent a good-luck token for the bride. It is believed that if she represents all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be delightful.
Each article itself carries independent well wishes for the bride.
Something old: Is to symbolize continuity with the bride's family and the past
Something new: Is to represent optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead
Something borrowed: Traditionally borrowed from a happily married woman,
this article is to impart similar happiness to the bride
Something blue: Is to exemplify fidelity and constancy
So in our effort to embrace tradition, we have found our something blue.
The Caster family 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Isn’t this car a beauty!?! She will be our something blue as well as our classic getaway car. We can’t think of a better way to usher out our day than with a nice spin on tradition.
"Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.”
Popular since Victorian times, each item in the poem is to represent a good-luck token for the bride. It is believed that if she represents all of them on her wedding day, her marriage will be delightful.
Each article itself carries independent well wishes for the bride.
Something old: Is to symbolize continuity with the bride's family and the past
Something new: Is to represent optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead
Something borrowed: Traditionally borrowed from a happily married woman,
this article is to impart similar happiness to the bride
Something blue: Is to exemplify fidelity and constancy
So in our effort to embrace tradition, we have found our something blue.
The Caster family 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Isn’t this car a beauty!?! She will be our something blue as well as our classic getaway car. We can’t think of a better way to usher out our day than with a nice spin on tradition.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
We Do
Searching for the right person to marry us proved to be a bit more challenging than we originally anticipated. However, we are truly blessed and have found the best fit we could have ever hoped for in the end.
Introducing...Chaplain Morris. What a wonderful man! We are thrilled to have him guide us through our special day. Within the first five minutes of meeting him, my heart was at such ease and my mind comforted with his thoughts on marriage. I was beyond joyful when we left our first meeting, knowing that we had found “the” person to marry the two of us.
He recommended two relationship books for us to read during our engagement. Both are excellent and have proven to be tremendously useful and meaningful.
His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley, Jr.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
We highly recommend reading them if you get the chance---we hope you find them as beneficial as we did!
Introducing...Chaplain Morris. What a wonderful man! We are thrilled to have him guide us through our special day. Within the first five minutes of meeting him, my heart was at such ease and my mind comforted with his thoughts on marriage. I was beyond joyful when we left our first meeting, knowing that we had found “the” person to marry the two of us.
He recommended two relationship books for us to read during our engagement. Both are excellent and have proven to be tremendously useful and meaningful.
His Needs, Her Needs by Willard Harley, Jr.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
We highly recommend reading them if you get the chance---we hope you find them as beneficial as we did!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Pucker up
Who doesn’t love an ice cold glass of lemonade, especially on a warm August afternoon? We can’t think of anyone either!
Picture this.
You...celebrating, dancing, socializing and having a get-out-all-around fun time working up a mighty thirst. You need a tasty, non-alcoholic (we’ll save the alcohol for another post) cold beverage stat. Which lemonade would you reach for to quench your thirst?
IZZE- Sparkling Lemon
LORINA- Sparkling Lemonade
SANTA CRUZ ORGANIC- Sparkling Lemonade
EFFERVE- Lemonade
Picture this.
You...celebrating, dancing, socializing and having a get-out-all-around fun time working up a mighty thirst. You need a tasty, non-alcoholic (we’ll save the alcohol for another post) cold beverage stat. Which lemonade would you reach for to quench your thirst?
IZZE- Sparkling Lemon
LORINA- Sparkling Lemonade
SANTA CRUZ ORGANIC- Sparkling Lemonade
EFFERVE- Lemonade
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Pretty posies
Yellow, yellow and more yellow! From the bouquets to the centerpieces, these sun-filled blossoms will radiate warmth and cheer.
Traditionally, yellow roses are a symbol of friendship, happiness and new beginnings. We chose them for our wedding based on their classic beauty and bright, joyful bud.
Can’t you just smell the sunshine now?
Traditionally, yellow roses are a symbol of friendship, happiness and new beginnings. We chose them for our wedding based on their classic beauty and bright, joyful bud.
Can’t you just smell the sunshine now?
Monday, February 11, 2008
It's all in the details
Is it ever! Over the past couple of months we have had such a fun time working on the many layers and aspects of our wedding day. I can't tell you how great it is to see our day coming to life, little by little, detail by detail. For your viewing pleasure and our excitement I have put together a little teaser of our "fresh elegance" inspiration (along with some Depot inspired train tracks). Enjoy!
Saturday, December 15, 2007
The City of Trees
Trevor and I are both very excited that our wedding is going to be held in Boise, Idaho. Not only do our families both reside in the area, but Boise is a wonderful town with so much to offer!
For our out-of-town friends and family we hope the venues we are holding our ceremony and reception at give you a glimpse of what a great city Boise is and why it is so special to both me and Trevor. And for those of you that are locals, we hope you are reminded of what it is you love about the city too!
Our ceremony is going to be held at Kathryn Albertson Park. This park was donated to the people of Idaho on October 17, 1989, by Joe and Kathryn Albertson. The park is 41 acres in size and was designed to be an attractive home for resident and migratory wildlife in downtown Boise. It features wide, paved footpaths which wind through the park carrying walkers past colorful, abundant trees and wildlife. Highlights include a fountain, a cross-section of the world's largest Ponderosa Pine, access to the Greenbelt, and two gazebos of stout beam and stone which offer attractive views and seating along the paths to view waterfowl and songbirds.
We both loved the park for its beautiful, natural setting and the peaceful, serene atmosphere it provides.
Our reception will be held at the historic Boise Depot. This beautiful Spanish-style structure was originally built by Union Pacific Railroad in 1925, and was recently restored to much of its original state by the Morrison-Knudsen Company in 1993. The Depot offers a splendid panoramic view of the Boise Valley and building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond. The reception will take place in The Great Hall, a soaring 3,542-square-foot multi-story atrium that once served as the building's waiting room.
The Depot is truly a Boise gem that we are thrilled to share with you. We look forward to dancing the night away in the Great Hall with each and everyone of you!
For our out-of-town friends and family we hope the venues we are holding our ceremony and reception at give you a glimpse of what a great city Boise is and why it is so special to both me and Trevor. And for those of you that are locals, we hope you are reminded of what it is you love about the city too!
Our ceremony is going to be held at Kathryn Albertson Park. This park was donated to the people of Idaho on October 17, 1989, by Joe and Kathryn Albertson. The park is 41 acres in size and was designed to be an attractive home for resident and migratory wildlife in downtown Boise. It features wide, paved footpaths which wind through the park carrying walkers past colorful, abundant trees and wildlife. Highlights include a fountain, a cross-section of the world's largest Ponderosa Pine, access to the Greenbelt, and two gazebos of stout beam and stone which offer attractive views and seating along the paths to view waterfowl and songbirds.
We both loved the park for its beautiful, natural setting and the peaceful, serene atmosphere it provides.
Our reception will be held at the historic Boise Depot. This beautiful Spanish-style structure was originally built by Union Pacific Railroad in 1925, and was recently restored to much of its original state by the Morrison-Knudsen Company in 1993. The Depot offers a splendid panoramic view of the Boise Valley and building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond. The reception will take place in The Great Hall, a soaring 3,542-square-foot multi-story atrium that once served as the building's waiting room.
The Depot is truly a Boise gem that we are thrilled to share with you. We look forward to dancing the night away in the Great Hall with each and everyone of you!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Now for the Gentleman...
Phil Ragusa- Best Man
Trevor and Phil first met in 2001 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. The two quickly became friends and the rest is history. They had a good time studying abroad (a.k.a. causing trouble) in London, throughout Europe and up and down both US coastlines. Trevor is excited to celebrate this special event with his best man at his side.
Kasey Swisher- Groomsmen
Trevor and Kasey first became friends at the University of Idaho back in 1999. Their paths have crossed at almost every juncture. The two both grew up in Ontario, OR, they shared the same fraternity at U of I, both attended Pepperdine University, and each settled in Southern California after college. Trevor is grateful to have Kasey at this important crossroads as well.
Allen Barto- Groomsmen
This friendship has been going on a good 14 years and counting. Trevor first met Allen back in the early 90s in Ontario, Oregon. He was sporting a tie-dye and hot-rodding his new 280Z car. Little did Trevor know, Allen would soon become his brother-in-law and great friend for years to come. Trevor always looks forward to trips to Idaho where they can enjoy wakeboarding, snowmobiling or any activity they can get their hands on.
John Kralik- Groomsmen
John and Trevor met in Los Angeles back in 2004 when they both started working for the same commercial real estate brokerage. The two quickly hit if off and took downtown by storm. Whether out on the town celebrating their latest victory or back at the office hard at work, it was always a good time. Trevor couldn't be happier to have John at his side for this special celebration.
Marco Murillo- Groomsmen
Trevor and Marco became great friends at Pepperdine University in 2002. Early on, both shared an interest for travel and studied abroad in Italy through the school’s program. Travel continues to be a favorite pastime for the two. Trevor enjoyed a trip last summer to visit Marco’s home in Amsterdam and we are looking forward to Marco’s return to the states to celebrate our big day!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Introducing the ladies
I am very lucky to have five wonderful ladies join me at the altar on my wedding day! I am honored they will be a part of such a special day for me and Trevor.
Bridgette Rutz- Matron of Honor
Not only is she my very best friend, she is also the world's best little sister! Growing up we were each other's shadows, taking in our world one big dream at a time. Today, not a lot has changed. We are still finishing each other's sentences and are inseparable any time we have the opportunity to visit one another. I can't wait to dive into this ultimate adventure with her at my side cheering us on.
Jill Clark- Bridesmaid
Friends forever and we mean it! Jill and I met our sophomore year at Capital High School and have been best of friends from there on out. We have seen each other through those crazy "we know it all" teenage years to our "we have no clue, deer-in-the-headlight" look of our post-college days. I love that Jill can remember our fun adventures throughout the past decade down to the last detail and can call me up with a "do you remember when we..." and have me laughing in tears.
Lindzee Frei- Bridesmaid
Lindzee and I met at the University of Idaho as sorority sisters in Alpha Phi and left college as best of friends. We moved to Las Vegas together after graduation ready to take on the world and boy did we ever! Fun, fun, fun! I love that she is always looking out for me, whether I am in need of a great laugh or a sound ear and truthful voice. Lindzee continues to amaze me with her sincerity and determination -- how lucky I am to have her in my life!
Crissie McDowell- Bridesmaid
I have the University of Idaho and Alpha Phi to thank for two of my closest friends! Crissie and I met in Moscow as sorority sisters and have been wonderful, dear friends since. She has a magical quality about her that will put you at ease the minute you meet her. Her heart is pure gold and those who are lucky enough to share a friendship with her know how special that is. And as if that weren't enough, she has to be THE funniest person around. She truly has me in stitches without even the least bit of effort. I love her for that!
Larissa Barto- Bridesmaid
How lucky can one girl get? If you are me...very! Not only am I blessed with the world's greatest sister, I will also have the world's greatest sister-in-law! Larissa and I first met Spring of 2006 and have been building a friendship since. Always one to make me feel right at home, her genuineness and warm heart continually make our visits with the Barto family wonderful. I am so proud to have her stand up with me as I marry her brother and become part of her family!
Bridgette Rutz- Matron of Honor
Not only is she my very best friend, she is also the world's best little sister! Growing up we were each other's shadows, taking in our world one big dream at a time. Today, not a lot has changed. We are still finishing each other's sentences and are inseparable any time we have the opportunity to visit one another. I can't wait to dive into this ultimate adventure with her at my side cheering us on.
Jill Clark- Bridesmaid
Friends forever and we mean it! Jill and I met our sophomore year at Capital High School and have been best of friends from there on out. We have seen each other through those crazy "we know it all" teenage years to our "we have no clue, deer-in-the-headlight" look of our post-college days. I love that Jill can remember our fun adventures throughout the past decade down to the last detail and can call me up with a "do you remember when we..." and have me laughing in tears.
Lindzee Frei- Bridesmaid
Lindzee and I met at the University of Idaho as sorority sisters in Alpha Phi and left college as best of friends. We moved to Las Vegas together after graduation ready to take on the world and boy did we ever! Fun, fun, fun! I love that she is always looking out for me, whether I am in need of a great laugh or a sound ear and truthful voice. Lindzee continues to amaze me with her sincerity and determination -- how lucky I am to have her in my life!
Crissie McDowell- Bridesmaid
I have the University of Idaho and Alpha Phi to thank for two of my closest friends! Crissie and I met in Moscow as sorority sisters and have been wonderful, dear friends since. She has a magical quality about her that will put you at ease the minute you meet her. Her heart is pure gold and those who are lucky enough to share a friendship with her know how special that is. And as if that weren't enough, she has to be THE funniest person around. She truly has me in stitches without even the least bit of effort. I love her for that!
Larissa Barto- Bridesmaid
How lucky can one girl get? If you are me...very! Not only am I blessed with the world's greatest sister, I will also have the world's greatest sister-in-law! Larissa and I first met Spring of 2006 and have been building a friendship since. Always one to make me feel right at home, her genuineness and warm heart continually make our visits with the Barto family wonderful. I am so proud to have her stand up with me as I marry her brother and become part of her family!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Aloha!
Ok, so we are jumping the gun just a bit but we are so excited for the honeymoon--- Hawaii here we come!! For any of you that have traveled to the islands and have great recommendations on what not to miss, we want to hear it!
We'll be starting our honeymoon in Honolulu and will depart from there on a week long cruise to each of the islands. Once we dock, it will be time to enjoy our final honeymoon days on the island of Maui. We can already tell time is going to go way too fast while we are there!!
Looking forward to hearing what your favorite Hawaii hot spots are!
Mahalo
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