Wedding Ideas

Thursday, June 9, 2016

To Have And To Hold: Businesses Prep For Summer Wedding Season


TWIN FALLS • Vampire romance, country chic or a Hawaiian beach.

While Pinterest and other social media have driven the rustic and shabby-chic themes for the area’s top wedding trends, business owners say, couples are finding ways to make their big day truly their own.

“They’re choosing things that reflect their own personalities,” said Tacie Wright, owner and photographer at T Wright Photography.

Bride-to-be Jayleen Ichokowan is originally from Hawaii and wanted to incorporate her origins into her rustic theme. She plans an evening wedding at the Risk Barn in Jerome, with beach and country related décor, much of which is rented.

“That way, you don’t have to deal with it later,” Ichokowan said.

She’ll be making wine bottle torches herself — an idea she discovered on Pinterest. Some business owners say Pinterest and wedding-themed television shows have surpassed the traditional wedding magazine in popularity for brides seeking ideas.

Catrina Gurule of Heyburn found her inspiration from another source: the “Twilight” films based on Stephanie Meyer’s vampire romance book series. The flowers, cake, décor and the date itself — Aug. 13 — were chosen to mirror the wedding of main characters Bella and Edward.




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