Wedding Trends in 2024

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples out there! Let the planning begin! Have you considered a Sun Valley, Idaho wedding? Our 2024 wedding calender is booking up and it’s definitely what you’ll find us doing during the summer and fall months here in the Wood River Valley. Just like our bistro menu changing summer and winter to stay fresh and on trend, we custom create all wedding menus for the same reasons. Again, best wishes on the upcoming nuptuals whether near or far, we hope your day is beautiful.

Now for the top wedding trends you may see in 2024 - compliments of The Knot and Vogue. **Things we like…

1. Dutch Masters inspired florals

2. Ceremony Friday, Party Saturday**

3. Cake slices and dessert stations*

4. Drone shows, Cold Fireworks, Laser shows

5. Wedding Stylists

6. Digital or Audio Guest Books

7. Documentary and Candid Photography**

8. Creative Dress Codes

9. Meaningful, Non-Formal Menus**

10. Wedding Crests

11. Champagne Towers, Ice Sculptures

12. Sustainability**

13. Experiential Entertainment

14. Themed Rehearsal Dinners**

15. Day-After Recovery Lounge

16. Cocktail Hour before the wedding**

12 Ways to Cashew Dip

Cashew Dip is a vegetarian, vegan-friendly dip that pairs perfectly with raw vegetables, crackers, and so much more. This creamy, delicious dip is a perfect appetizer or snack for movie nights, watching the big game (or awards show) or entertaining. Feel free to make it dairy free and gluten free also too!

First start with cashews - salted or unsalted per your liking. Add the cashews to a bowl and cover with hot water. Allow the cashews to soak for at least 10 minutes. Drain the cashews and to a blender cup or food processor. Now the fun part - what to add. Here are some ideas of variations: Pro Tip: If a thinner sauce is desired add more water until the desired consistency is reached.

1. Garlic (raw for the “bite”), olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, honey or agave and water

2. Garlic, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, salt, harissa/hot salsa/hot sauce, etc

3. Milk - cashew/almond,etc, fresh red pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, chili powder, salt

4. Fresh squeezed lemon juice, diced onion, oil, cumin pwoder, curry powder, salt

5. Milk - cashew/almond, etc, fresh squeezed lemon, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, dried chives

6. Avocados, garlic, soy sauce, fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, pepper

7. Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, smoked paprika, olive oil

8. Fresh squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion flake, salt, ground black pepper

9. Maple or date syrup, vanilla, fresh orange peeled

10. Fresh mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves, garlic, salt and pepper

11. Tamari, fresh squeezed lime juice, sriracha, raw honey, sea salt

12. Coconut milk, fresh squeezed lemon juice, pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, salt, lemon zest

The possibilities are endless here. We look forward to hearing which combination is your favorite!

Sustainable Weddings & Events

Summers in Sun Valley, Idaho are a beautiful and magical time to visit, vacation and live in the Wood River Valley. The Big Wood River is flowing down from the Sawtooth Mountains and the hillsides are varying shades of green with wild flora and fauna. This beautiful landscape along with the thriving communities and top-notch catering and event services available make this a popular wedding and private event destination. Over the years we have been part of hundreds of special celebrations and gatherings in Ketchum, Hailey and beyond.

The topic of sustainability is the core of who we are. Rasberrys truly believes in being local and organic and sustainable whenever and wherever possible. Earth Day is everyday for us and we love to share with and collaborate on these practices with clients and businesses - as well as events.

Here are a few ways your next Sun Valley event can be sustainable:

1. Marry or gather in the great outdoors - Sun Valley has endless daylight in summer

2. Look for built-in decor and backdrops - think scenic backdrops, backyards, parks and botanical gardens

3. Bouquets & Flowers - seasonal blooms, grown locally and potted plants

4. Confetti - dried petals or leaves, fresh blooms, vintage bells

5. Opt for sustainable meals - Local, sustainable and seasonally sourced menus

6. Food waste - plated meals rather than buffets, caterers who compost waste

7. Welcome bags - locally sourced goods and products

8. Wedding registry - choose charities

9. Rentals - rent, not buy one-time use items

10. Vendors - book local vendors to minimize travel

11. Travel - group transport when possible