This post will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Boise in full detail with the main objective being to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
It should only take a few minutes to read and to get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Boise Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Boise
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Boise will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Boise Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Boise might be the most important decision you will make:
- CW Penthouse at 250 S 5th St
- Crystal Ballroom at 802 W Bannock St #202
- Capital City Event Center at 622 W Idaho St
- The Grove Hotel at 245 S Capitol Blvd
- The Riverside Hotel at 2900 W Chinden Blvd
- Wild Rose Manor Wedding & Event Center at 5800 Oasis Rd, Caldwell
- Sandhollow Weddings & Events at 851 Crest Rd, Caldwell
- Mint Barrel Barn at 9107 W McMillan Rd, Nampa
- Still Water Hollow at 18120 Dean Ln, Nampa
The CW Penthouse offers a spacious indoor space with glass walls opening onto a patio deck accommodating up to 150 seated guests for a wedding or reception near you.
The Capital City Event Center can comfortably fit 220 people.
Hosting as many as 350 guests The Grove Hotel provides its expansive and luxurious Grand Ballroom along with a stunning outdoor terrace making it an ideal choice for local wedding ceremonies and receptions.
The Riverside Hotel has a capacity of 600.
Wild Rose Manor is an outdoor wedding and event venue that can accommodate 200 guests.
With its verdant grass, plenty of shade trees, and planters brimming with seasonal blossoms Sandhollow Weddings & Events offers an idyllic outdoor wedding location in Caldwell.
The Mint Barrel Barn can hold 198 people.
Still Water Hollow in Nampa has a lovely setting for both indoor and outdoor weddings in your area and their Barn Hall can accommodate up to 175 people.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Margene’s Bridal at 7863 W Emerald St
- B.B. Bridal at 8645 W Franklin Rd #201
- Bespoke Bride at 814 W Idaho St
- Sarabeth Bridal at 404 S 8th St #166
- LaNeige Bridal at 1020 W Main St #104
- Sweetheart Manor Bridal at 10205 W McMillan Rd
- Kate’s Bridal Cottage at 934 E 5th St, Meridian
- Modest Couture Bridal at 5720 W Overland Rd, Meridian
- David’s Bridal Boise at Boise Towne Plaza 8047, W Emerald St
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Paperie + Pen at 11769 W Ardyce St
- Creations by Chris
- Ladybug Press
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Boise wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Boise At Its Best Flowers at 851 S Vista Ave
- Heavenessence Floral & Gifts at 8770 W Overland Rd
- Capital City Florist at 5200 Fairview Ave
- Sunflower Florist & Gifts at 4206 W Chinden Blvd
- Costa Floral at 130 S 5th St
- Meridian Floral & Gifts at 3055 E Fairview Ave #140a, Meridian
- Dafferdil Floral Creations at 1756 W Cherry Ln, Meridian
- Caldwell Floral at 103 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
- Designs By Diana & Company at 1102 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
- The Gypsy Petaler at 7750 E Homestead Ct, Nampa
- The Rose Petal Florist at 308 12th Ave S, Nampa
- Flowers by my Michelle at 432 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
- Wildflower Floral Company
- Petal Works Design Studio
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Jennifer Whittig Photography
- Maija Karin Photography
- Dreamhigh Photography
- Chasing Light Photography
- Radion Photography & Cinema
- Jones Co Creative
- Shutter Shock Media
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Graeber & Company at 350 N 9th St #103
- Murraki Salon at 510 W Main St
- Wildflower Bridal + Beauty at 481 N Curtis Rd
- Kiwi Blue Salon at 389 W Parkcenter Blvd
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Mr. Formal Boise at 11521 Fairview Ave
- Men’s Wearhouse at 510 N Milwaukee St SPC 102
- Boise Tuxedo Shop at 3371 N Eagle Rd #130, Meridian
- Tuxedo Warehouse at 216 12th Ave S, Nampa
LaNeige Bridal and Sweetheart Manor Bridal from our bridal shops in your area list also offer tuxedo rental services.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Boise are available at:
- Flour Child Custom Cake Studio at 10668 W Overland Rd
- Pastry Perfection at 5855 N Glenwood St
- Emmeli’s Cake at 1545 S Hervey St
- Amaru Confections at 217 S Roosevelt St
- Greg Marsh Designer Cakes at 611 E State St, Eagle
- The Sweet Spot Bakery Café at 2514 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
- Suarez Bakery at 819 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
- Cakes by Blythe, Meridian
- Oh, For Heaven Cakes!
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- 3 Girls Catering
- Kanak Attack Catering
- A Lively Chef Catering
- Big Sky Events & Catering
- Wild Plum Events
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery at 610 W Grove St
- The Brickyard at 601 W Main St
- Richard’s Restaurant & Bar at 500 S Capitol Blvd
- Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood at 981 W Grove St
- Barbacoa Grill at 276 Bobwhite Ct
- Cottonwood Grille at 913 W River St
- Louie’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant at 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian
- Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar at 3690 E Monarch Sky Ln #100, Meridian
- Indian Creek Steakhouse at 711 Main St, Caldwell
- Brick 29 Bistro at 320 11th Ave S #300, Nampa
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Reception & Rehearsal Dinner Venues In Seattle
- Reception & Rehearsal Dinner Venues In Portland
- Reception & Rehearsal Dinner Venues In Reno & Lake Tahoe
- Reception & Rehearsal Dinner Venues In SLC
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Boise
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Boise and we wish you the best of luck!