As the spring flowers slowly begin to grow so too do the number of weddings. With each new tulip blooming comes a new wedding on the date book. April 18th made for one of the first blossoming flowers of our much anticipated season.
Long time partners, Sarah Lindblom and Rick Charters decided that it was time to make things official. They gathered a close group of their family members and best friends to partake in their big day. The Rose Room, located in downtown Boise on Idaho St. hosted the evenings festivities. Elegant floral arrangements accented the table settings, ice sculptures provided unique decorations and a beautiful cake set the scene for this charming location.
Guests filtered in throughout the better part of a half an hour before the ceremony was scheduled to get under way. When everyone had been seated the procession began. A delightful ceremony was given with readings presented by Rick’s mother, Barbara Jo. Not long after and the couple was exchanging vows and first kisses before heading back down the aisle this time united as one.
Beverages and a delicious dinner consisting of a nice mixed greens salad, prime rib, baked chicken and halibut florentine were enough to satisfy any guests’ pallet. Not long after the main course was sifted through a beautiful cake had to be cut. A heartfelt toast was given by the maid of honor Betsy Davies followed by a witty one by best man Josh Hoffman.
As bellies were filled and thirsts were quenched, dinner began to transition into dancing. An eclectic selection of great tunes was mixed by the groom’s brother, Tom Charters. Fitting songs echoed as the traditional first dance, father daughter and mother son dance went on. Once finished, the beat picked up and the so too did the moves. Rugs or rather wood floors were being cut up and stories were told as the night continued on. It was truly a great sight.
I want to thank Rick and Sarah for choosing me as their wedding photographer! I hope that you two had a great honeymoon with your close friends down south!
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