Help needed for wedding location

[hilld]

Eddie,

How about near Jackson, WY, just on the other side from Pocatello, ID. When coming up from UT or CO, head up to Jackson, get married with the Grand Tetons in the background (gorgeous), then take the pass over to ID and continue your trip. You can take US 20 from Idaho Falls, via Boise, then pick up I-84 and either head due west towards Portland or from Hermiston, head north towards Seattle (the freeway number escapes me at the moment).

When we were out there last year, it was just fabulous, snow covered mountains (Grand Tetons) in the back ground, wild Buffalo everywhere and just gorgeous scenery.

Congrats and good luck choosing a site.

Derek

 

[EddieWalker]

Derek,

We've been emailing a Reverend in the Denver area who went to Boulder Falls to see what it's like for us. She sent back pictures and told us about the hike in, and responded to every question we've come up with.

I told her yesterday that we'd like for her to marry us at Boulder Falls, CO.

We're looking at hotel rooms right now for the night before. Then the day of our wedding, we'll get our license at 8am when they open and have the ceremony set right afterwards.

When it's done adn we're happy with our pictures, we're going to drive to Yellowstone for our honeymoon. Just a day there, but it's such a special place that Steph has never seen, so we're both exited about it.

We'll definately get some pics of the Grand Tetons!!!

Thank you Rox for helping us find the spot, and to everyone esle for your help and suggestions.

Eddie & Steph

 

[BillG_in_TX]

OK Eddie. Just tell us the date and time, and we'll all be there!

You are inviting the whole TBN clan, aren't you?

 

[hilld]

When it's done adn we're happy with our pictures, we're going to drive to Yellowstone for our honeymoon. Just a day there, but it's such a special place that Steph has never seen, so we're both exited about it.

Yellowstone in a day, how are you going to do that and do the Grand Tetons as well?

We were there for 8 days last summer and didn't cover it all. We did quite a bit of hiking with the kids (if you can call it that) and of course lots of driving. We were there in mid June before the huge crowds arrive, but I do remember a Moose, Bear or even a Bison or two causing major traffic jams, they call them Bear jams up in Yellowstone. No matter how much time you spend there, it will never be enough.

It will be fantastic, depending on what kind of camera you have, bring a long lens and plenty of "film" (regular or digital).

Have a great trip and wedding.

I will try to post a few pictures from our trip when I get home tonight.

Derek

 

[EddieWalker]

Bill,

We're eloping, not even family is invited!! hahaha

Our goal is to get some nice pictures and then hit the road!!!


Derek,

I agree with you that Yellowstone needs several days to get any idea of what's there. Unfortunatley, this is a work trip that we've decided to get married on. Yellowstone is sort of an afterthought that we decided to do after looking for nice places in Southern Wyoming for our wedding night.

A week of looking online and we never found one place that we liked. Then I looked at the map a little different and realized we could drive through Yellostone, see the hightlights and not loose too much time.

The goal is to see Old Faithful, then cross over to Yellowstone Falls and then back across again to Mammoth Hot Springs. Hopefully it wont be too crowded on a Tuesday, but it don't matter either way. A bison jam, or any other critter on the road is just what we're hoping for.

Steph has a brand new Cannon S2 digital camera with a 12x optical zoom that she's getting really good with. She never goes anywhere without it and the tripod!!

Eddie

 

[hilld]

Are your bags packed? The 31st is right around the corner.

Have a good trip.

Derek

 

[rox]

Eddie,

Isn't this message board amazing? I have gotten to know you and so many other really nice people on this message board. It makes me really happy to know that my idea of Boulder Falls was the winner in the Eddie & Steph run away to get married topic. I never e-mailed you, but I actually did come up with a minister who would have done your weddng gratis, the e-mail arrived the day after you said that you were going to go with the minister who had visited the site on your behalf.

I know we will all be waiting for your trip pics when you return back to Texas.

For Hotels you really can't beat www.Priceline.com honestly you can get a fabulous hotel, always pick the 4 or 5 star hotel at a great price. I bid on a 4 star in Philly and got it for $40 a night, the going rate was $195 a night. The worst that will happen on Priceline is that no hotel will take your low bid, the reslut being no harm no foul you are not out anything.

Enjoy your time in Boulder it is really rally a pretty city, they hav great public transportation you might be able to leave your truck and trailor parked and take a bus out to the trailhead. You would have to check with them but I would not be surprised. Public transportaion in Boulder is very very nice.

Have you or Steph worked on comig up with any special vows you would like to make to each other?

 

[EddieWalker]

Derek,

We haven't started packing, but the shoping has been out of control. New clothes and lots of travle snacks!!!! My truck is ready, all tuned up and I've even cleaned out the inside, which is the first time I've ever done that!!!!


Rox,

Funny that you asked about the vows. Steph and the minister have been emailing ideas back and forth. I think we're set, but it's been one of those things she's spent hours working on in the evenings.

We're both exited to see Boulder and the falls. Our goal is to get there Sunday afternoon and do some exploring. We really want to see the falls before the wedding and hike the trail to see what it's like. It's only supposed to be a quarter mile, but the minister went there a few weeks ago and said it's a little rough. She said it might be tough to do in a dress.

Steph isn't wearing a traditional wedding dress, but from what I've been told, it's a nice dress that she can also wear to other functions. It's black and I'm wearing black slacks and a white shirt. Very simple.

My parents are here to watch the place and move some more dirt out of the lake, so everything here should be fine. That's always a concern, so it's nice to have them here.

Saturday morning and we're on the road!!!!

Eddie

 

[hilld]

Saturday morning and we're on the road!!!!

Eddie

Have a safe & enjoyable trip and don't forget to take lots of pictures.

Derek

 

[rox]

Eddie,
You and Steph may not be much of drinkers but I know my husband and I have celebrated every happy major event by opening a bottle of Champagne. Between all that shopping an idea might be to pick up a bottle and bring it with and two glasses, perhaps surprise Steph with it, rats she might see this message board and there goes the surprise.

Usually we had French Champagn but for serving crowds I like the more economical American made Korbel Brut. But seeing as how you lived in California you prolly know much mre about good California Champagne.

Cheers to you 2, al the best, ~rox