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A 1920s-Inspired Military Wedding at the Boise Train Depot in Boise, Idaho

Darra, 21, a student, and Ryan, 23, a US Marine, met through mutual friends. One night, Ryan took Darra to Castello di Amorosa winery in California. “

Darra, 21, a student, and Ryan, 23, a US Marine, met through mutual friends. One night, Ryan took Darra to Castello di Amorosa winery in California. “After a beautiful day of wine tasting, he got down on one knee with his mothers original wedding ring to propose in a courtyard full of strangers,” Darra says. “Amongst all the tears of happiness, I shouted yes and jumped on him with excitement.” The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at the Christ Church on the Boise State campus. They followed with a reception about a mile from the ceremony at the Boise Train Depot. The elegant reception was decorated with shades of pink and white completed with gold accents. They chose a 1920s, Gatsby theme for their reception because of their love of Fitzgerald's novel and the recent release of the updated movie. “All decor was handmade, from scratch, with inspirations from a vast combination of Pinterest photos and watching Gatsby multiple times,” Darra says. She bought silk flowers from the local craft store to put together glamorous hydrangea and peony centerpieces. They completed with night with two glamorous wedding cakes. One made with pink fondant, lace and pearls, and the other a ruffled buttercream cake.

Darra wore gold metallic heels to match her 1920s-inspired wedding.
Dara and Ryan exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at Christ Church on the Boise State campus. “Being at our Alma Mater, this chapel offered the beautiful setting on the river, historical relevance and all at an amazing price point,” Dara says.
Darra wore a strapless modified A-line wedding dress with lace detailing from David’s Bridal. Ryan wore his Dress Bravo uniform from the Marine Corps.
Dara and Ryan had their reception at the Boise Train Depot. “It held the history that we absolutely love about Boise,” Darra says. “Ryan's grandfather also had a passion for trains, so it allowed us to include his memory in our special day.”
“We chose a 1920s, Gatsby theme for our reception both for the love of Fitzgerald's novel and the recent release of the updated movie,” Darra says. They used classic shades of white and pink with chic gold accents.
Darra made all the centerpieces herself with silk flowers from a local craft store. She mixed peonies and hydrangea in shade of blush, white and gold. “All decor was handmade, from scratch, with inspirations from a vast combination of Pinterest photos and watching Gatsby multiple times,” Darra says.
The reception tables were decorated with rose-textured ivory linens.
The dessert table was decorated with paper fans and a sign saying, “love is sweet.” Guests took bags of candy home as favors.
Darra and Ryan enjoyed a two-tier pink fondant cake decorated with lace and pearls to match their 1920s-inspired wedding theme.
Darra and Ryan enjoyed a two-tier white buttercream ruffled cake.