Maureen and Ben envisioned a classic and natural wedding at Shore Lodge, set on the south side of beautiful Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. It was nothing short of spectacular, as the weather Gods delivered picture perfect weather.

Shore Lodge

Shore Lodge is one of McCall’s top wedding venues, for good reason. This historic resort has been around since 1948 and offers Idaho mountain luxury at its finest. By its pure proximity to the lake and being right in town, it’s easy to see why many couples call it their absolute dream venue. Not only is it ideal for couples hoping to tie the knot with incredible lake and mountain views, it also offers high-end amenities. With lodging, banquet rooms, massage offerings, spas, hot springs and restaurants on site, it has everything a couple looking to get married could possibly need!

One of my favorite spots at Shore Lodge is The Cove. You can get full massage packages which include access to their private hot springs and their two heated saltwater immersion pools. Romantic date tip = book a couple’s day here! Think experiences over things, always. I gifted this to my husband at Christmas last year and we had such fun. SO decadent!!

Because Shore Lodge provides a full-service wedding venue, there is no guesswork in creating your dream wedding day. The staff is fully equipped to cater to all needs for couples planning their wedding, from day of coordinators to fully catered delicious meals.

Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho

McCall Lake Cruises

Maureen and Ben did it all right. They kicked off their wedding destination weekend with a rehearsal dinner aboard the Payette Lake cruise boat, The Idaho, enjoying dinner and drinks surrounded by their closest family and friends. McCall Lake Cruises offers a variety of cruise options and two levels of boat goodness. The upper level is open and the lower level is a bit more protected. They provide cocktails and dinner, while cruising around the lake. I cannot wait to shoot a wedding aboard this boat this coming summer. Stay tuned!

Following their day out on the lake, Maureen and Ben got ready at Shore Lodge itself and the beauty and energy was absolutely wonderful. Weddings at this magical spot are always on point. They opted to have all photos and celebrations near Shore Lodge or nearby on Payette Lake.

First Look

Maureen and Ben’s first look out on one of the docks was super touching and their supportive bridal party was one of the best out there! Their vendor team was superb; it was fantastic working alongside my fabulous associate shooter, (Sage Donnelly Imagery) and the super talented videographer (Films by Aly). She came all the way from Utah and was an absolute delight. I really enjoyed my time alongside the entire team that worked together to make this day so spectacular.

Details

There was no shortage of wonderful details too. A champagne wall and signature drinks offered to guests provided just the right festive and personal touches. For him: Jack and Coke, and for her: Huckletinis with fresh local huckleberries!

From their wedding vows in the banquet hall surrounded by the pristine lake and mountains, to their reception and dance party, it was truly a day to remember! As always, I am so grateful to be able to witness these monumental moments. I am not just there to photograph love, I am there to celebrate it. And what a fantastic celebration it was!

A big congratulations to Maureen + Ben!

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The Creative Team

Venues: Shore Lodge | McCall Lake Cruises

Dress: Essence of Australia

Hair: The Salty Blonde

Makeup: Styled by Kenzie

Florals: Farm to Market Florals

Videography: Films by Aly

DJ: Ian Williams

Cake: Shore Lodge

Suit: Menguin

Ring: Blue Nile Diamond

Associate photography: Sage Donnelly Imagery

Photography: Amy Isacson Photography

I can’t really imagine anything more enjoyable than a sunrise session with these two lovebirds! It’s always a win to have creatives enthusiastically collaborate on a vision you have in your mind and watch it unfold.

Our shoot was centered around an amazing handmade reclamation dress by Trista Smith out of Canada for Reclamation. Her garments are absolute masterpieces!

When determining the location, we wanted something that would be complementary, yet not compete with the focus on Alisha and Matt. Sharkfin Cove, a few miles up the coast from Santa Cruz, was the winner, with the opportunity to shoot up on the cliffs as well as down by the water. If you’ve never been, it’s very much worth the visit!

Alisha and Matt both have gorgeous warm coloring and it was with this in mind that my gal Katie at Susi’s Flowers created the exact vision I had - light colors of peach and cream florals. We added a handmade gold necklace by Mountainside Made Jewelry and a hat by Urban Outfitters.

Lucky for me, this rad couple was down for anything and I SO appreciated their can-do attitude - whether it was getting up at 5:30 to shoot in the brisk morning air, popping the champagne for mimosas or hiking down to the beach to frolic in the water. They are as good as it gets and the sweetest (did I mention, most photogenic?!) couple you’ll ever find.

Forever grateful to Matt and Alisha for making my vision come to life! 💫

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