The Couple
When Larry, an Idaho native, and Rachel saw the gorgeous mountains framing Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, they knew they had found the perfect venue for both their destination wedding and rehearsal dinner.
The Venue
The ranch, which boasts original 1930s architecture and delicious local and seasonal cuisine, merges the rustic outdoors with the standards of an upscale hotel.
Live Entertainment
Local music fixture Muzzie Braun and two of his brothers entertained guests with lively music.
Horse Shoe Toss
Lawn games—including horseshoes and ping pong—were also set up outside for guests to play.
The Appetizers
For appetizers, the couple served duck taquitos and homemade chips with guacamole and salsa.
Dinner Time
When the bell rang for dinner, everyone lined up at the enormous smoker, where Chef Andrew had brisket, chicken, local fish, and veggie kabobs to choose from. Corn muffins, coleslaw, and their special BBQ sauce rounded out the menu.
Table Decor
The ranch's enormous picnic tables were set with linens and glassware, and the ranch staff wore their Western gear as they served Idaho wine.
Dessert
For dessert, guests moved into the ranch's main room, where friends shared toasts. Then it was time for the ranch's famous "cowboy cake," a gooey chocolate cake with a hint of espresso.
Sources
Photography: Craig Wolfrom
Venue and Catering: Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
Music: Muzzy Braun