Elope to Coeur d'Alene and stay in a B&B

Eloping to Coeur d’Alene?  Just because you are eloping doesn’t mean it is an ordinary day.  We got together with our favorite Bed & Breakfast and came up with some packages to make your wedding day and stay ultra-special and affordable.  Make the weekend memorable with one of our two B&B ElopeNStay packages.  Packages include the wedding, 2 nights lodging and romantic touches.

**All packages based on availability.

ME AND THEE ElopeNStay   $418.00 (Plus room tax.)

·         Two nights at the Greenbriar Inn, Coeur d’Alene, Standard Room with Breakfast

·         Simply Wonderful Wedding Ceremony and Officiant

·         Locations for the ceremony - Scenic Outdoors by the Lake or Tuscany Wine Cellar or Victorian Parlor or Garden Gazebo

·         Single Rose with Ribbons for the Bride

·         Champagne Toast and Tarts after the wedding

·         Love Notes

·         Booklet “Honeymoon in Coeur d’Alene”

ME AND THEE ElopeNStay with WINE PICNIC BASKET    $496.00

ME AND THEE ElopeNStay with WEDDING DINNER AT THE GREENBRIAR GOURMET RESTAURANT , 315 Martinis & Tapas.     $478.00 (Plus tax and tip at the restaurant.)

LOVE BY THE LAKE  ElopeNStay          $697.00 (Plus room tax and tips.)

·         Two nights at the Greenbriar Inn, Coeur d’Alene

·         Honeymoon Boudoir Room plus Breakfast, Use of Victorian Sitting Room and Hot Tub

·         Locations for the ceremony - Scenic Outdoors by the Lake or Tuscany Wine Cellar or Victorian Parlor or Garden Gazebo

·         Romantic Moments Custom Ceremony Including these extras

o    Custom Vows and Ceremony

o    Three Roses Bouquet with Choice of Ribbon Colors

o    Sand Ceremony (supplies provided) or Communion Service

o    Champagne Toast

o    Tiny Cakes for the Bride and Groom

o    Recorded Wedding Music with Choice of Songs

o    Keepsake Ceremony Folder

·         Wedding Dinner with a bottle of Champagne or Wine at the Greenbriar Gourmet Restaurant, 315 Martinis & Tapas

·         Love Notes, Chocolates & Romance Basket

·         Booklet, “Honeymoon in Coeur d’Alene”

Additional nights may be requested.  Guest lodging is possible.

ADD ON OPTIONS:

WINE PICNIC BASKET - $78.00

HER TIME – Based on availability

·         Makeup and hair done in your room

·         Makeup and hair and nails at our local bridal salon

·         Upgraded bouquet $45.00

HIS TIME – Based on availability

·         Day pass to down town gym

·         Personal massage in 1920 Bungalow near the park

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALS FOR ONE HOUR ELOPEMENT – Based on availability

·         10:00 OR 11:00AM Friday – Saturday and Holiday Weddings

$125.00   One hour shoot during wedding, CD of all photos with permission to print.

·         $65.00 on Monday-Thursday after 6:30PM

Spanish Blessing from 800AD

May the Almighty Lord bless you by the words of our mouth,

And may He join your hearts by a perpetual bond of sincere love.

May you blossom from the abundance of things at hand.

May you be fruitful with children.

May you rejoice forever with friends.

May the Lord grant you enduring gifts, times spent happily with parents,

And above all, eternal joy.

Through Him who possesses the name One and Three and is glorified,

God forever and ever. Amen.

I Take Thee

I ______ take thee _______,

To be my partner in marriage and in life.

To love you and honor you

To give thanks for you and

To serve you

With my wit

My strength

My heart.

To stand by you always

Even if sickness should threaten

And despite the turmoil around us

To create with you a living example

Of the beauty of a relationship

Between a man and a woman.

_____, my beloved,

I choose now to take this journey with you

Wherever it leads

Whatever the outcome

No matter what may befall us

As God is my witness

Through all the days of our lives.



I Give You My Love

I give you my love

I give you my heart

I give you my hope

I give you with joy

     from the coffers of my precious time the rest of the days of my life;

To delight in your body

To nourish your mind

To be at home with your spirit

     the way a star is at home in the sky;

To celebrate you with joy

     the way the sun emblazons the seas with its light;

To console you in sorrow

To wrap my heart around yours like a blanket

Until we both shall grow old and the sight falls from our eyes

 and our being

      falls from life to light;

I choose to go with you always

From this day until the end of our days

As your adoring soul mate.

Should I get married?

Question: Sometimes I think I want to get married, but lots of marriages end in divorce.  Why should I put myself through that pain?

Answer:  It is understandably difficult to imagine that your marriage will last when so many others have failed.  No one wants to be hurt.  But ask yourself this: would it hurt if your lover left you or was unfaithful to you?  Of course it would.  The truth is that all relationships involve some degree of risk.  You must be willing to take a risk in order to gain the love that your heart desires.

Getting married, however, isn't as big of a risk as is living together.  Choosing to live together won't prevent the pain you wish to avoid.  In fact, living together may be more likely to cause your relationship to fail.

Beyond the practical benefits of marriage, there is the mystery of God's plan for relationships.  Sex and marriage are his ideas!  Because God loves you so much, he wants the absolute best for you.  That's why he gave instructions to marry and to save sexual intimacy for marriage.  He knew that the best way for your deepest needs to be met was in the security of marriage.  When you obey the instructions he has given, he promises to bless you.  Marriage is simply the right thing to do when you love someone. 

God wants you to find fulfillment in marriage, but on one person can meet all your needs. You need a relationship with God.  Even in the most healthy marriage, you will have a place in your heart that will feel unsettled or unsatisfied.  This spot has been described as a God-shaped void that only God can fill.  God's plan for you can only be known as you get to know him.

 If you want to understand more how your marriage is part of God's process to grow the two of your into a lasting, loving oneness, Chaplain Gene and Chaplain Anne would love to share our story with you. Free premarital counseling sessions are available.

From "Making an Informed Decision About Marriage" 2003 Frontlines Publishing

Elope to Idaho $65

          Skip Las Vegas, elope to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to be wed amidst the pines with a stunning back ground of Lake Coeur d'Alene.  It is easy and quick to be married in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. No waiting period, no blood tests, no witnesses, license can be obtained in minutes, and a few moments later you are married.



        No, we do not have a drive-up wedding window, but Chaplain Anne or Chaplain Gene will meet you at the lake for a delightful summer quickie wedding for only $65.  The wedding is a simple civil ceremony with no customization, taking about 10 minutes.  This package is offered Monday through Thursday, 10:00AM through 8:00PM.  Last minute is possible depending on availability. Summer evening weddings, 7:00 or 8:00pm, have the option of a photographer for another $65.  Call (208) 964-3578.

Here are the great locations right down town Coeur d'Alene for your simple elopement ceremony. 

 Coeur d'Alene Resort Boardwalk

Coeur d'Alene Park

Scenic Picnic Area or Beach Along the Lake Walk

Tubbs Hill

     If you have been waiting for the right moment, and it strikes this summer, be spontaneous!  Call us and we will meet you at the recorders office in Coeur d'Alene, then escort you to the site of your choice for a lovely outdoor weekday ceremony.

Chaplain Anne or Chaplain Gene  (208) 964-3578

Kootenai County Recorder's Office, PO Box 9000  Coeur d'Alene ID. 83816-9000                     Phone:  (208) 446-1480

Marriage licenses are issued 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday ($31 fee) and Saturdays ($48 fee) from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, except holiday weekends.  CASH ONLY

APPROVED PROOF OF AGE DOCUMENTS:

· Certified Copy Of Minor Child's Birth Certificate or
· A Valid (non-expired) Driver's License or State Issued Identification card or
· Passport]
· A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS REQUIRED BY EACH U.S. RESIDENT APPLICANT, PER IDAHO CODE. For non-U.S. residents, identification must be from the country in which they are a citizen.
If the person does not have a U.S. Social Security Number, they must provide us with a printout from a U.S. Social Security Office stating that they do not have a US Social Security Number, OR that they have applied for a U.S. Social Security Number.



Irish Blessing

May you always have

Enough happiness to keep you sweet,

Trials to keep you strong,

Success to make you eager,

Friends to give you comfort,

Wealth to meet your needs,

Enthusiasm to look for tomorrow,

And a growing love to make each day

Better than the day before.