{"id":24727,"name":"Boise","state_id":19,"county_id":922,"created_at":"2019-08-20T10:39:04.417-07:00","updated_at":"2024-09-20T14:16:52.298-07:00","meta_description":"A guide to officiating weddings and planning ceremonies in Boise Idaho","head_tag":"American Marriage Ministries Guide to Performing Marriage in the City of Trees","tagline":"Time for a Big Buck Wedding","intro_section":"\u003cp\u003eThinking of planning wedding in Boise? You\u0026rsquo;ve come to the right place. While Idaho\u0026rsquo;s capital city is rich in natural beauty like its sister cities on the West Coast, this hidden gem won\u0026rsquo;t break the bank when it comes to throwing your dream wedding.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe region sits in the sweet spot between the Pacific Northwest, The Rocky Mountains and the high desert, creating a climate and culture that is uniquely Idaho. Visitors flock here each spring and summer to explore the city and its surrounding nature, so there is a plethora of ski resorts, clubhouses and vineyards in Boise\u0026rsquo;s downtown as well as in surrounding areas.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nWedding venue options run from regal and elegant -- a la, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/chateau-des-fleurs-eagle/637678fdd3b04f62.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateu de Fleurs\u003c/a\u003e, a full-service garden party venue -- to refreshingly rustic -- like the \u003ca href=\"https://southforklodgeidaho.com\"\u003eSouthfork Lodge\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nYou can also take advantage of one of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35394-Activities-c57-Boise_Idaho.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edozens of parks\u003c/a\u003e tucked in the foothills of the Rockies and along the Boise River for a ceremony set in nature. Or, take a drive into the country to check out the many farms converted to quaint venues that are sure to give you Lana del Ray music video flashbacks.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nWhatever your taste, Boise has you covered. We hope we\u0026rsquo;ve got you excited to move forward with your Boise wedding plans. At AMM, we help you get the logistics of your ceremony squared away so that you can focus on planning your all-American, Boise dream wedding.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","officiant_section":"\u003ch3\u003eSTEP 1: Get Ordained with American Marriage Ministries\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLet\u0026rsquo;s start with the ordainment process. According to Ada County Clerk\u0026rsquo;s website, the following persons may perform wedding ceremonies:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eJustice of the Supreme Court (current or retired)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAppeals Judge (current and retired)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDistrict Judge (current and retired)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eGovernor (current and former)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMagistrate of the District Court (current and retired)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eIdaho Mayors (current)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eFederal Judge (current)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTribal Judge (current)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLieutenant Governor (current)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eA Priest or Minister of the Gospel of any denomination or faith\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not fall into any of these categories, no sweat. You can \u003ca href=\"/ordination-application\"\u003eget ordained with AMM\u003c/a\u003e which puts you in the \u0026quot;priest or minister\u0026quot; category. The process is free and takes just a few minutes.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nWhen it comes time to perform your duties as the officiant, Ada County may ask you to present documentation, which AMM provides for a fee. (You can call the county clerk\u0026rsquo;s office before you perform the ceremony to ask what documentation they require, or just go ahead and grab one of our minister ordination packages from our store.)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSTEP 2: Prepare for the Ceremony in Ada County\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow that the easy part is out of the way, we can help you prepare for the wedding ceremony itself. Being asked to officiate a ceremony is an honor, but can feel like a lot of pressure. If this is your first time officiating, or you just want some guaidance, check out our \u003ca href=\"https://theamm.org/officiant-training\"\u003ewedding training pages\u003c/a\u003e, which are a library of information to help you prepare for your first ceremony and ensure that it goes smoothly.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nHere you can find \u003ca href=\"https://theamm.org/ceremony-scripts\"\u003esample wedding ceremony scripts\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://theamm.org/officiant-training/how-to-write-a-wedding-ceremony-script\"\u003etips for preparation\u003c/a\u003e, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSTEP 3: Officiate the Wedding and Complete the Marriage License\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes time to sign the marriage license, it\u0026rsquo;s the couple\u0026rsquo;s responsibility to obtain and complete the marriage license, but just be sure to double-check that all the information on the marriage license is correct before the ceremony.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nIn Boise, once you have performed the ceremony and signed the marriage license, you have successfully performed all of your functions as the wedding officiant. The couple will take care of the rest.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","couple_section":"\u003ch3\u003eFile for the Marriage License from the Ada County Clerk\u0026#39;s Office\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow let\u0026rsquo;s turn our attention to the couple\u0026rsquo;s responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou must first complete the \u003ca href=\"https://apps.adacounty.id.gov/ClerkAuditorRecorder/marriage\"\u003eonline marriage license application\u003c/a\u003e before heading in for your appointment at the Recorder\u0026#39;s Office.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nTo obtain your marriage license, you both members of the couple will have to visit Ada County Recorder\u0026#39;s Office, which is located in the Courthouse Building at 200 West Front Street in Boise. You\u0026rsquo;ll find the office on the first floor.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nWhen you go, just remember to bring:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBoth members of the couple\u0026rsquo;s valid driver\u0026#39;s licenses, state identification card, passport, or military identification\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSocial Security number\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBirth city and state\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSince there is no waiting period in Boise, you could even have the ceremony the very same day, although its probably best to get the paperwork sorted out at least a few days in advance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://adacounty.id.gov/clerk/license-permits/#FAQs\"\u003eBoise\u0026rsquo;s website\u003c/a\u003e says that there is technically no tight timeline on turning the notarized marriage license back in after the ceremony, but notes that if a copy is not turned back into the office within one year of the date of marriage, to contact them at (208) 334-5980. It\u0026rsquo;s best to just get the signed copy back to their office as soon as possible following the ceremony so it doesn\u0026rsquo;t become a problem later on.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is important information pertaining to marriage licenses issued in Boise. For clarification on what this information means you can check out our \u003ca href=\"https://theamm.org/officiant-training/how-to-fill-out-a-marriage-license\"\u003eMarriage License Laws Explained\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","wedding_tips":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Basics\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planning a Boise wedding, you may want to consider the many festivals that take place in Idaho, especially in the spring and summer. The Teton Valley Balloon Rally and Snake River Stampede both take place in July. Then comes the Festival at Sandpoint in early August, following by the Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival the same month. If you steer clear of these events when choosing your wedding date, you\u0026rsquo;ll avoid some stress on your special day.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTransportation\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eValleyRide manages the bus system that services Boise\u0026rsquo;s city limits and the Treasure Valley area. If you\u0026rsquo;re from out of town and planning a wedding in town, you may find that public transit will suffice. However, if may be best to rent a car, depending on the location of your wedding and other associated events. Lyft and Uber are available in town, as well, so if you\u0026rsquo;re not keen on renting a car, these services can be a good option.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBoise has a fairly moderate climate and four distinct seasons. It\u0026rsquo;s known for its hot, dry summers, which last from June until August. Temperatures normally climb to the 80s and low 90s. During the winter, temperatures can drop below freezing, but average in the 30s and 40s. The city averages 18 inches of snow per year compared to the US average of 28.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","faq":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs my last name changed automatically after the wedding?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNo, after the ceremony, you must present a certified copy of your Marriage License to the Social Security Office and the DMV. Then, a certified copy of your marriage license will be mailed to your current address once the Recorder\u0026rsquo;s Office receives the bottom section from your officiant.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a waiting period in Boise?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you go down to the courthouse and complete your marriage license application, there is no waiting period required.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","content_live":true,"marriage_licensing_info":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuance Office:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCourthouse Building 200 West Front Street\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFee:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e$30 Cash\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaiting Period:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpiration: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWithin one year, by the couple\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","meta_description_esp":null,"head_tag_esp":null,"tagline_esp":null,"intro_section_esp":"","officiant_section_esp":"","couple_section_esp":"","wedding_tips_esp":"","faq_esp":"","content_live_esp":false,"marriage_licensing_info_esp":""}