Clean and Elegant Wedding Inspiration at White Barn Weddings - Emmett, Idaho

This clean and minimal elopement aesthetic was inspired by the sleek lines of White Barn Weddings and Venue in beautiful Emmett, Idaho. Our editorial was driven by the desire to celebrate elegance and luxury, complete with neutrals and creams, and a slight nod to western refinement.

5 FACTORS IN CREATING OUR VISION

VENUE

• We had a lot of ideas floating around but not until the venue and Addie’s gown from Laneige Bridal in Boise were secured, did all the parts fall into place. The WHITE theme permeated throughout; the goal was to stay true to the clean and crisp lines of the venue and gown, and highlight all aspects of the luxurious feel inside.

NEUTRALS

• We used a neutral palette to enhance not only the surrounding beauty of the venue and countryside, but to also compliment the striking splendor of Addie and Tyler. After all, the day was centered around the two of them!

ELEGANCE

• All the details, including the gown, jewelry, shoes and florals, were centered around a simple beauty that is timeless and classic. Addie’s pearl gloves brought a more elegant touch to her look, and of course, having her hair down beautifully executed by Trend Studios provided a more whimsical and carefree feel.

FLOWERS

• The full ceremony arch was a celebration of springtime florals, with plenty of whites and textures, with the goal of further enhancing the surrounding natural beauty, and supporting the classic features of the couple.

GLASS

• The elevated table settings complimented the light and airy feel inside the barn reception area, complete with candles, cream linens, glass, gold and reflective surfaces. Victoria of House of Salem Events absolutely crushed it with her vision here - she was hugely instrumental in procuring our vision. The custom place cards included a stylized horseshoe emblem thanks to Penned Creations, a small homage to the barn and rural setting. The delicious cake was buttercream with gold leaf, simple and striking.

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Creating your dream wedding day is no simple task. There are as many ways to make it come to life as there are couples getting married. Working with vendors who really get your vision is key in creating a wedding day that truly speaks to you.

As a wedding photographer, this day was especially fun because it was the culmination of ideas I have wanted to execute for some time. Including wedding vendors allowed us to create a collaborative vision - all within the clean and elegant parameters. Of course, Addie and Tyler were the absolute best in participating enthusiastically and perfectly!

VENDORS

Photographer + Concept : Amy Isacson Photography

Planning : House of Salem Events

Talent : Addie + Tyler

Venue : White Barn Weddings and Venues  

Dress : Laneige Bridal + Justin Alexander

Suit : Sweetheart Manor Bridal

Hair + Makeup : Trend Studios

Florist : Lae Floral Event Design

Stationery : Penned Creations

Cake : Cakes by Cam

Linens : BBJ La Tavola  

Chairs : Event Rent Idaho

Bar + Benches : Blush Creek Rentals

Tabletop Rentals : The Little Gem Details + Flying China

Jewelry : The Diamond Girls + Marmelo

Shoes : Dream Paris Shoes

Hat : @wild_idahoans Stetson

Gloves : Prim and Prairie

Luxury Wedding at Scandia Inn - McCall, Idaho | Miso + Travis

Scandia Inn

Miso and Travis picked the Scandia Inn as their destination wedding venue in McCall, ID for very good reason. These days, Scandia is the IT spot for couples with its ideal amenities. Scandia has undergone a fantastic transformation from its original look in the 1970s as Finish homesteaders style mountain ski cabins to what is today. It definitely maintains that mountain cabin feel, yet boasts high-end finishes and luxurious bedding which is a welcome to our little town. It’s a smaller venue, with that small-town feel yet high end class. The new managers, Jess and Aaron, are super friendly and accommodating.

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Wedding Vision

When Miso and Travis reached out and described their vision, I knew their day would be indeed special and their wedding was my EXACT vibe. As an Idaho wedding photographer, I see a lot of different wedding styles. This past year especially, there was a wide range of venues and visions! That’s also what I enjoy so much about what I do. I don’t really know what I’m in for until I show up on the day of. Sure, there is a lot of back and forth with my questionnaire and I have an overall sense of the look, but that feeling when arrive and go ok now I get it! This is what it all has been leading up to is honestly one of the most fun parts of my job. I get to capture every part of it. From the small details, to the simple interactions and the big moments!!

Miso and Travis envisioned their day at Scandia Inn to be modern, clean and simple, I knew I’d be in for a treat. And indeed I was! As a first-generation Korean-American, Miso wanted to incorporate her heritage into their wedding. Her mother wrote a touching letter to her in Korean which was also translated into English. She also wore a beautiful traditional red Korean hanbok and looked absolutely stunning.

They were determined to do it all themselves (she did her hair + makeup effortlessly while chatting with her bridal party). And they were committed to having a good time. Miso sent over a timeline that was super organized and I so appreciated. We sorted out the details together and decided to include a separate location for the first look. The only thing I had to come up with was a fun first-look location. The day ended up being very hot and it snowed the following week! Mountain weather - go figure! They were such troopers. I encouraged them to bring a change of shoes and they were like yeah, no. So we hiked around the rocks in the heat and did our beautiful thing.

Details

They had a very small and intimate wedding and invited about 50 family and friends. Every detail was absolutely perfect. Guests dressed in their finest black attire, as did the wedding party; giving it a cosmopolitan feel. The ceremony took place on the lawn adjacent to Scandia, below the towering pine trees. Travis comes from a very large family and his dad was the officiant. One of my favorite photos from the ceremony was immediately after Travis had walked up to the alter and was facing his dad, awaiting Miso to walk down the aisle. The two of them were talking to each other, father to son, as Travis was about to marry his bride.

My other favorite moment was immediately following this private father-son moment, when Miso walked down the aisle with her mother and father. The look on Miso’s face says it all. So emotional!! Their wedding ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt.

Miso knew she wanted a white rose petal tossing after their first kiss. It was fabulous to see them get absolutely blanketed with them!!

Once the sun began to set, the string lights criss-crossed the lawn and were aglow and the candlight inside the lodge set the scene for a clean reception space, complete with a white-washed brick wall. White florals, lovely place-settings and clean everything. The first dances were especially touching, and after Miso and her dad danced, there was not a dry eye in the house.

Reception

The reception dance party was a blast, and I always love the cut- loose time at weddings. I stole Miso and Travis away for a few final outside shots before the sun officially set. These casual, blurry shots may well be my favorite of all. It depicts a happy duo, relaxed and carefree. They are finally married and SO IN LOVE.

We finished things up with a sparkler exit back where it all began under the big tall trees. A beautiful day and night, in all ways.

Scandia Inn set the stage for this couple to celebrate this momentous day in the most glorious way. I am honored to have been witness to the love story between Miso and Travis. If you ever want to do it right in the heart of beautiful McCall, ID - THIS is the place. I look forward to returning to Scandia Inn again this next year!! x

As always - so grateful for my couples who trust in me. Love you, Miso + Travis.

Here is a little reel I made from their wedding day…

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“Amy is everything we could have hoped for and more. She is professional, kind and amazing at what she does. Our wedding photos are beautiful, and she got them back to us quickly. I could not recommend Amy more!”

— Miso + Travis

Photography | Amy Isacson Photography

Couple | Miso + Travis

Venue |  Scandia Inn

Catering | Delish Catering

Florals | McCall Weddings

DJ | Matt Jantz Cajone Alone

Hair and Makeup | Lunatic Fringe Boise

Dress | BB Bridal Boutique Boise

Suit | Nordstrom Gucci

Tamarack Resort Idaho Vow Renewal | Allison + Scott

Allison and Scott had eloped last June on the ridge of Hum Lake outside of McCall, but due to Covid restrictions, their family was not able to join them. This June, they planned a family weekend to do a vow renewal and dinner party at beautiful Tamarack Resort and reached out to me to photograph it. Little did I realize what an incredibly sweet couple (and family!) I was in for!! We hit it off immediately, and after a lot of back and forth in hopes of riding the chairlift up, we found the perfect spot for them to exchange their vows, with sweeping views of the valley and lake. True to our Idaho summers, the day was HOT.

Scroll to see my first ever Gif, as well as a perfectly timed photo-bomb at the end of a local, who drove past us, complete with classic car and husky! 🐕 We found it rather fitting, considering the dog lovers amongst us!!

Florals - Farm to Market Florals

Makeup - Katelyn of Shawna Hines Hair + Makeup

Dress - BHLDN Portland

After the ceremony, we headed back down the mountain for some reception fun and got a few photos with their adorable dog, Lou, a Pudelpointer, an old German hunting breed. I was smitten by him and he totally took the show! Everyone should have a dog like Lou. Everyone. 🧡

If you are considering including your dog in your day, DO! Know that I’m totally down for it - they are part of the family. You won’t regret it!!

We got everyone in the grand entrance to the rental, which was fun with the double stairwell. It was a tight squeeze since I couldn’t get the door to get completely open without taking it off the hinges (which my husband would probably do!) but it worked.

Allison arranged for a little maternity session for her pregnant sister, Emily, and her husband Matt, to document this sweet season, before their baby arrives in August. They, too, had a dog, named Gary (did I mention this family not only has rad dogs, but also GREAT dog names?!) who inspired Allison and Scott to get Lou. Needless to say, Gary, also won me over. Big time!!

Following dinner, we chased the sun and got perhaps my favorite photos from the day - some in the fields of flowers and some across the road with cows.

Our Dancing Couple

Setting Moon Over Lake Cascade

California Coastal Elopement | Alisha + Matt

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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Vendors

Photographer: Amy Isacson Photography

Dress: Reclamation

Florals: Susi’s Flowers

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Jewelry: Mountainside Made

Burgdorf Hot Springs Idaho Same-Sex Wedding | Megan + Clare

Talk about a heartfelt day! Megan and Clare got married at Burgdorf Hot Springs and the emotions ran deep. Any local knows a favorite rustic hotel is Burgdorf. Set in an old mining town in Payette National Forest, it’s only accessible by snowmobile in winter so it’s a super fun destination for those of us who seek out adventure!

Preparations took place in one of the historic cabins called the White House. Clare had made her own gorgeous dress and it was exciting to see photos of her progress. With flower petals and tea lights their mothers scattered on the bed, these two remained calm and grounded in the little cabin. It was truly special.

Prior to the ceremony, they went to a field behind the cabin and read letters they’d written to one another This intentional and very simple, yet private exchange served as a good reminder to savor every minute of this day. And breathe. Their time spent focused on another was super touching - even I was crying with them! It was extremely touching and emotional.

Once the wedding kicked in, things moved quickly. Vows were exchanged, the live music began and the celebrations went full-swing. There were games for young and old, dogs (and goats!) ran free, the bonfires were lit and life was sweet! As they danced together with family and friends through the warm summer night, family and friends soaked in the hot springs until the late hours, under a dark sky full of bright stars, lit by the light of the moon…. 🌙

* If you’re looking for a wedding or elopement photographer to work within McCall, Idaho, or beyond, I’d love to connect!

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