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!

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!

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!

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

Say Cheese!

A picture is worth a thousand words and if Craig Wolfrom is behind the camera it may be more like a million.

The first time I looked through his portfolio I had goosebumps. And then the second, and the third --- I continue to be blown away.

Craig is a wonderfully gifted photographer and we are honored to have him document our wedding. I can't wait to see what magic he works for us!

Check out his site at Craig Wolfrom Photography.

It's official!

Trevor proposed on September 15th, 2007 and I squealed yes so loudly the entire block had to hear. We are both very excited and look forward to sharing our day with all of our friends and family.

We will be posting information/ideas/questions here on our blog up until the wedding. We hope you check back frequently and offer any input you may have.

You can also visit our other wedding site at:

Trevor and Michelle

We're looking forward to August 2008!