The Arbor - Idaho Falls
The Arbor is a romantic venue featuring tall stained-glass windows, high ceilings, and a grand ballroom. What used to be a large church building, has been transformed into a beautiful event center. An additional dining room and event decor packages are also available at the venue.
Owner Sherri Hatch said she was looking for office space when she toured the historic church building.
“As soon as I walked into the chapel, I saw that it had the potential to be the most beautiful and grand ballroom,” Sherri said. “I went into the corner and pulled up the bright red carpet, uncovering beautiful original hardwood floors that lit up from the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows. I then turned to my husband and said, ‘Well, I guess this is my room.’”
After finding the space, they got to work restoring the hardwood floors and installing chandeliers to make Sherri’s vision a reality.
“We've gone to great lengths to preserve the original vintage charm while adding a modern flair,” Sherri said.
Sherri said what sets The Arbor apart is the capacity to be an all-inclusive venue.
“With three warehouses of decor, we can make any vision a reality,” she said. “Not only do we decorate for the majority of our weddings, we also do catering, event coordinating, and florals.”
Another unique quality of the venue is the dining room, separate from the main ballroom that couples can use.
“I just love making my couples’ dreams come true,” Sherri said. “Seeing their faces light up the first time they walk into the grand ballroom is such a thrill.”
Snake River Meadow - Ririe
Snake River Meadow is an incredible event center with lodging options and gorgeous views. It is located at the foot of the mountains, right along the Snake River. There is a beautiful barn as well as a wide open outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions.
Before becoming an event center, events manager Sarah Tapp said the space was part of another business that offered an RV and camping park.
“People asked if they could have weddings on the property and it's just grown from there,” Sarah said.
Sarah said the beautiful location is what makes the venue unique.
“We have lodging on site with an incredible view and lots of amenities,” she said.
Sarah said the best part of working with Snake River Meadow is to help couples have their dream wedding.
“We are so grateful to be able to serve couples and the community with a gathering place for any event,” she said.
The Atrium - Rexburg
The Atrium is an elegant venue with wood and brick accents. A gorgeous staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, and beautiful chandeliers allow for as much or as little decoration as you choose. A baby grand piano, a large waterfall, and arbor-sized doors add to the charm of the space.
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Nicole Humpherys manages the venue and acts as the wedding planner.
The venue has been operating since 2009.
Nicole said their venue is special because of their grand staircase, which gives guests an opportunity for a dramatic entrance.
“I love working with brides and making their wedding day everything they’ve dreamed of,” she said.
The Hive - Pocatello
The Hive Venue is a stunning venue with gorgeous natural light, high ceilings and white walls. It features large doors that lead to an outdoor area and serve as a beautiful ceremony backdrop. The bride's room, groom’s room, and kitchen are each tailored for functionality and style.
Owner Cassidy Bell is also a photographer in the area, and started the venue after hearing the common complaint that there weren’t enough venues in the area.
“I started to dream about building one myself and my husband, Brennan, encouraged me to make it happen,” she said.
Cassidy said she was able to use her photographer’s perspective when designing The Hive, so there is lots of natural light, white walls and styled rooms. She also focused on including things that would make the wedding vendors’ jobs easier.
“I started to ask friends of mine within the industry what they loved about working in other spaces or what they've always wished for in a venue and tried to incorporate as much of that as possible so I could make it easy for them to offer their best services to our mutual clients as well,” Cassidy said. “The end result is couples who love their weddings in our space because we've thought of so many helpful details tailored toward making their day simple, beautiful, and easy.”
Cassidy said she loves being able to be a fly on the wall for the very best days in people’s lives.
“It's so special to see each couple's unique love story and it never gets old watching people be in love and happy,” she said.